TOM Books

the books is set up of photographies of the kennedy brothers, there is a lot of rares photos of the greetest men in the american history.
I suggest to all the kennedy fans to buy it.

It is impossible to write about Robert Kennedy without including his brother, John Kennedy. Robert Kennedy was the brother who exemplified fraternal loyalty in his tireless efforts to promote Jack and to serve him during his tenure as president. Robert Kennedy was the man who, to some extent worked behind the scenes to promote his older brother. It has been said that a more devoted or more dedicated show of brotherly love in public office has yet to be found.

The one down side to Robert Kennedy's efforts is that he often sublimated his own identity, interests and needs so as to promote his brother. It is only in the tragic aftermath of President Kennedy's death does Robert Kennedy fully emerge as his own person. The same hard work ethic he applied behind the scenes is shown to the public at large. Robert Kennedy does indeed find his voice and his forte, which is commanding the interest and attention of his public. The man who would be president in 1968 becomes a symbol of hope -- he is the voice representing the disenfranchised, the minorities and those living in poverty. He is the man who becomes personally involved with a large segment of the population that had, up until recent history been excluded from many public fora. It is to Robert Kennedy's credit that he makes himself aware of such issues. Indeed, this book treats the brothers with respect and as with any work about Robert Kennedy, one is always left with the question of what would have been had this man lived to be elected president in 1968.

Jack and Bobby by Tom Murphy (published by Metro Books), is a photographic portrait of two brothers who have left their indelible mark on history. Filled with pages of captioned black and white photographs, this book offers an insight into the lives of the Kennedys through Jack and Bobby's political lives, their families, and their pain. It covers the men from their childhood through the death of Robert F. Kennedy. I recommend this book to any reader interested in the Kennedy family and their standing in United States history.

This is one of my favorite books, i recived it when i was a little girl, and loved it ever since. It was the first book i learned to read and brightened my imagination. If this book is ever reprinted i would do anything to get it again!

Jennifer's rabbit runs away one night and she chases after it with the help of her other stuffed animals. They follow the rabbit through the woods and on to a moonlit beach where they all stop long enough to build a beautiful sand castle. Next it's off to sail on a red sailed ship with a crew of friendly pirates. This is a gentle story told in verse. The BEAUTIFUL watercolor paintings of the very talented Elizabeth Miles, alone, make this book worth the price you pay for it. It will delight every child and make grown- ups wish they were children again!

In this little charmer the beautiful illustrations and the spritely lyrics that form the text share in the making of magic in equal proportion. Go along with Jennifer as she and her rabbit, a turtle, a kangaroo and seventeen monkeys from the city zoo take a wonderful journey o'er land and sea along the mysterious coasts of dreamland. The jaunty rhythm of the lyrics builds an atmosphere of adventure and fun while the pure poetry of the dreamy words sweeps us along with the action. The pictures are filled with waves, sea spray, pearly foam, glittering stars, castles and sailing ships with red sails. Tucked under cozy covers with this lovely story dancing in their hearts, little sleepy-heads will be off to dreamland themselves in no time! I love this book!

"Jesus The Same" has opened my eyes to see more clearly the attributes of my Lord. Jefferson is able to poignantly paint a biblically-based "portrait" of the traits of Jesus Christ. During my reading of the book, I was inspired to deepen my love for God as I have come to be more impressed than ever of who Jesus really was.

This book provides some unprecedented insight into the various characteristics found during the life of Jesus. This is significant to all christians because this is the one who we are ultimately trying to imitate. The author presents many common trials that many people face and describes how Jesus viewed the same type of situation. Many of these explanations can be very radical by presenting original conclusions, and are usually very inspiring as well. This book has had a deep impact on the way that I viewed Jesus as well as my own life.

Jesus the Same is an incredible study of the character of Jesus that challenges all Christians to imitate his example. Originally the chapters were individual sermons preached in the early 1900's and released under the title The Character of Jesus. However, the message never grows old. I plan on reading it again. It is filled with insight and references to Scripture. This is a must read for every disciple of Christ.

This book has such cute pictures and simple words. I would recommend it for all toddlers. My 14 month old wants me to read it over and over. It is his favorite book.

My one-year-old is in love with this book! It has the cutest pictures of babies dressed up as snowman, angels and even a Christmas gift! Babies love looking at other babies, so this is a wonderful book if you have a child between the ages of 6 months and 3 years. I highly recommend it, and all the other books by Tom Arma.

My son LOVES this book. We read it every night, he is so fascinated with the babies and the images. The photographs are very clever and I enjoy looking at them also. The words are sparse and easy to follow for younger children.

This book is very easy to read. The reference materials is very relevant and the author catches the essence of each chapter to help readers to understand the heart of Jesus.

Each section is also separated into a limited 'dosage' and hence it can help all readers, including those who cannot afford long attention span to read and benefit from it too.

Author N. T. Wright provides a wonderful translation of scripture in modern vernacular that seems to speak to people of all ages, and from all walks of life. While I also like Peterson's modern language translation, "The Message," there are times that I prefer Wright's. His books are wonderful for sermon preparation and for Bible study groups, and I think they are advertised for the latter. Also, I like them for individualized study. His commentary meets people where they are; no talking head stuff. I recommend all of them very highly.

N.T. Wright's guides to all the books of the New Testament provide accessible commentary that is passionate, insightful, scholarly, thought provoking and inspiring. These guides are relevant to our lives today and are for everyone. I encourage you to enjoy this rare and wonderful gift! You won't stop at John - You will want to read/pray through them all!

John Paul II and the New Evangelization
How You Can Bring the Good News to Others
Edited by: Ralph Martin and Peter Williamson

This book is an eclectic gathering of essays by many high ranking Catholics. Its pages explain in great detail the passion of the late Pope John Paul II. Evangelism is not new by any stretch of the imagination, but Pope John Paul II did coin the term, new evangelization, in meaning the way that it should be done. "The evangelical shift brought about by Vatican II, Paul VI, and John Paul II is one of the most dramatic developments in modern Catholicism," states Father Avery Dulles, S.J.

Predecessor to John Paul II, Paul VI, saw evangelization as the very mission of the church. He is stated saying that the basis of all evangelization is the "one gospel given in Jesus Christ." "As the Father has sent me, even so I send you." (John 20:21).

The words from these authors signify the great need that there is today for the Catholic Church to fulfill its mission. In the first chapter it says that there are four characteristics that separate the new evangelization from previous centuries: 1. the participation of every Christian. 2. Distinct from foreign missions. 3. Directed to cultures. 4. Envisaging comprehensive Christianization.

The message that the gospel teaches is that we are saved through grace, saved by faith. We are saved by "the obedience of faith" Romans 16:26. God doesn't just give us his grace, he enables us to obey. We are saved from Hell for Heaven by Jesus.

Chapter three says that the Holy Spirit gives Catholics three reasons why they should evangelize: faith, hope, and charity. You are to give of them freely, because you did not pay a price, Christ did. This faith is what unlocks the doors of Heaven, and it is through Jesus "the way, the truth, and the life" that we get to Heaven. Another key to sharing is love. The love that we have and the love of God create urgency for sharing the good news and getting the gospel message out there.

The book explains that we are to take on the great commission for ourselves, being in harmony with God's plan. It also speaks about the power and need for prayer. Evangelization is not just a Protestant thing, it is the very work of the church, and it is for every church.

In 1992, on November 18th, the US plan of Go and Make Disciples was written and put into practice. It is a strategy and plan for Catholics in the US of how to go about evangelization.

The next part of the book tells about how the church was created, initiation into the Christian faith, the first missionaries, growth and development of the church, and who the biggest religions are. Surprisingly they are the Pentecostals and the Catholics. Both are at complete different ends of the spectrum. It then gives the specific steps for effective evangelization. Using your personal spiritual gifts is another area that is discussed. Preaching on the streets is not just for the Protestants any more.

Part four of the book is about evangelizing everyone. There are specific essays directed at each demographic: poor, married, teenagers, government and business, and Hispanic Americans.

The final portion of this amazing book is about how to evangelize as a parish, turning everyone into evangelists and into a community. It discusses that this is a great "spring time" for Christianity. The steps are laid out in a nice neat little row for you to follow.

This is a very interesting read, and if anyone has ever wondered about the life work of John Paul II, this is the book for them. It is on the technical side, so if you want a story, wait for the biography. Very enlightening, and it sparked an interest in me to study further about the Catholic religion and their history.

This collection of essays from clerical and lay writers offers wide ranging background information and practical advice about the New Evangelism. It covers:

1. Historical and theological background;
2. How New Evangelism is playing out in different parts of the world;
3. How we can become authentic evangelists;
4. How to evangelize different groups, such as teenagers;
5. Evangelizing as a parish, and
6. Ecumenical opportunities for evangelism.

The writers are persuasive because they are not just writing about evangelism, they're living it. Some have transformed parishes; others lead organizations that reach out to the poorest of the poor. Whether you are looking for "how-to" instruction or just a better understanding, you can find it here.

One message that comes through loud and clear in every essay is this: evangelism is central to our mission as Christians. In that sense, this book is a must-read for all the faithful.

This work is an updated version of papers presented at a 1994 "new evangelization" conference that grew out of an article by Fr. Avery Dulles (now a cardinal). Dulles, who was the keynote speaker, and other presenters addressed efforts of Vatican II participants and Popes Paul VI and John Paul II to clarify the call for Christian evangelization.

The 23 articles are grouped under six headings: Catching the Vision, Perspectives on Evangelization, How You Can Evangelize, Bringing the Good News to All People, Evangelizing as a Parish, and Evangelization and Christian Unity. Though all the authors are experts in their fields, and many refer widely to scholarly documents, the articles themselves are well within the grasp of the average reader and the content is practical, interesting, and inspiring.

In describing the "new" evangelization, Dulles writes, "Vatican II generally meant the proclamation of the basic Christian message of salvation through Jesus Christ." Other authors discuss evidence that many Catholics are not clear on the message and have no personal relationship with Jesus, two elements integral to evangelization strategies employed by Southern Baptists and others. The collection also includes stories of personal conversion, such as "Evangelizing in Business and Government" by Michael Timmis and how-to articles such as "The Story of an Evangelizing Parish" by Fr. Marc Montminy.

Fr. Montminy's conclusion reminds us that Jesus didn't die on the cross and send the Spirit so we could be nice to each other, offer a variety of parish activities, and reach out to the poor. "Jesus wants everyone to be holy! Spiritual growth is for everyone, which means that the ordinariness of everyday life is meant to be caught up in the vision of Jesus and power of the Holy Spirit. For that to happen, each one of us must hear the Good News and respond to it."

I found this book interesting, insightful and enthralling. A superbly written, well researched analysis which is also a great read.

Not a get-rich quick or self help book, but a description of what lies ahead. Highly recommended

An exciting fast paced journey into the future. A must read for anyone involved in the digital arena.

Ever wonder what the interaction between business and consumers will be like in the not-too-distant future? (Hint: it probably won't include the singing cereal box of the movie Minority Report.) Author Tom Hayes thinks we're in the first steps of a massive cultural change, as fundamental as The Industrial Revolution. Inter-connectivity. You can see it beginning now with the success of social networking sites, and retailer websites like this one that allow for user reviews.

A major hallmark of the future will be a battle for the consumer's attention, with the winner going to those businesses whom the consumer trusts. (Out with TV pitchmen and in with friends' recommendations.) Those businesses that allow consumers to mashup their own products will leave behind those that insist on strict intellectual property rights.

You can see a lot where the future is going by just looking around, by extrapolating trends, but Hayes puts it all together into a cohesive whole. This is a must-read book for anyone, businessperson or consumer, who wants to understand where society is going. And Hayes thinks we'll be there soon -- predicting 2011 as the point where there'll be 3 billion people world-wide connected to the Internet.

I gave the book 5 stars not because it was perfect -- I think Hayes's enthusiasm sometimes makes him jump to conclusions -- but because there are so many ideas and observations here that it would take ages to put something like this together from other sources. And it's well-written, in a light, breezy style, that kept my attention throughout. Well-done!

Courtroom drama has its place, but this book tells so much more of the story. Every conservation battle is a tale of people who became concerned about something bad that was about to happen to the land and water and air, in violation of our laws. If they were lucky, they had lawyers from Earthjustice to help take the issue to court. Tom Turner knows how to tell a story, and he delves into the fascinating details of ten such cases. Handsome photographs and drawing show what was at stake.

This book will interest readers who care about saving wild lands and defeating pollution. Its stories are full of ideas that can be used again, wherever the earth is threatened.

This is a coffee-table book you want to take to bed with you! The photos are stunning (as they were in the prequel, Wild by Law) but the stories are so compelling you can't put it down. The book details some of the struggles Earthjustice, the leading non-profit environmental law firm, has had fighting the good fight for civic groups, indigenous folks, and others unlucky enough to be caught in the crossfire when the bad guys try to do their nasty deeds. It reads like a detective novel, but better illustrated!

Justice On Earth: Earthjustice And The People It Has Served by Tom Turner (Earthjustice Senior Editor) is a compelling collection of true stories about the endless battles to protect the earth from the depredations of big and small businesses. Illustrated with numerous full-color photographs, the informed and informative text recounts legal battles of the environmentally oriented Earthjustice legal organization, the centuries of history leading up to these often seminal litigations, as well as the very people and places that devoted public servants struggle to protect. Justice On Earth is a highly recommended addition to any personal, academic, or community library Environmental Issues reference collection or reading list.

Received the first copy as a gift and subsequently bought several more copies to give to other friends and family members.
The book is well written and has a clean, logical layout with high quality graphics and photography. The author has done an exceptional job of making this not only a thorough sumary of what it takes to get packed, get out and get going, but his writing style gives it a fluidity and ease that belies its instructional quality. You'll learn something and enjoy it along the way!

This book is really nice to thumb through as well as sit down and read in detail. With it's "note-book ruled paper" look and really good pictures, it's quick to find information you need.I got it for my kids, but I liked it too! I recommend it.

Kids Gone Paddlin' is a well written book with both great pictures and drawings! It is informative but written in an inspirational way. I am convinced that my nieces will teach me a few new things next time we go paddling together. This book is defenitely going to be a gift I give to all my younger friends!

This book far outdoes any of its rival works on the Krakatoa volcano, particularly with respect to its stupendous eruption of 1883. Instead of selectively culling lay and expert observations and reports about this phenomenal event, nearly all available reports are reproduced, verbatim, in chronological order, giving the reader an excellent view into the prologue to the great blast that was heard 3,000 miles away on August 27, 1883.

Of particular interest is Professor VerBeek's post-eruption analysis of what took place at the climax of the explosions. Although the events were unprecedented in terms of formal scientific experience, VerBeek's report has largely stood the test of time and subsequent discovery, and remains a singularly epochal advance in the science of volcanology.

The book requires some background in volcano study to be most completely understood, but any person with a high school background in physical science will comprehend most of it easily.

Illustrations and diagrams are somewhat wanting. However, the excellence and organization of the textual materials overcomes this for the most part.

I greatly enjoyed this book, which came as a surprise Christmas present, and I will reread it a number times. I recommmend it highly to all readers, even the rofessional geologist.

Though this book goes deeper into the technical aspects of the eruption, it is a fascinating read composed of many witness accounts. All areas of the event are covered in great detail, yet it is thoroughly explained so the average reader will understand. Lots of reading here, but I highly recommend it for anyone with a fascination for one of history's most notable natural disasters.

How much did you want to know?

This book has a lot of information. Countless accounts from witnesses. Plenty of technical data, though it is well explained. Some of the theories are a little passe, but I think it is well worth reading anyway. Theories come and go, but the hard data will always be good.