Insight Books

This was an extremely digestable book for anyone who is looking for a deeper appreciation of our Holy Mother; it will leave you both inspired and blessed.

This is a wonderful book to pick up and just read everyday. It gives quick spiritual insites and is a great devotional. It is a wonderful way to remember all the ways the Davis family has influenced the lives of those who have read the books about this family.

Thank you for your promptness. I asked the tax book be sent quickly and it was. Received it in a few days. THANK YOU.

I wish I'd been raised by parents who had absorbed the knowledge in this book. I wish I'd found this book when my children were little. This work systematically analizes and explains in simple language, the details on how to observe the Fifth Commandment of the Bible. All school educators, principals, should read this and have it taught to all students in high-school. The world would change! The meaning and joy of raising a family would become a established fact. Children and their parents would live in love and harmony throughout their lives. This book also explains ancillary aspects of dealing with step-parents,adoptive parents,uncles, brothers, grandparents, etc. The authorities cited are the Jewish sages and their commentaries throughout the centuries.

As a trader and a quant I found this book packed with useful information. This is a must have book for every trader and researcher of tick-by-tick data.

A must buy!!

Espen G. Haug
(The Author of the complete Guide to Option Pricing Formulas)

Reviewed by Richard R. Blake for Reader Views (12/07)

Henry D. `Hank' Myers is writing to alert new and prospective realtors of the time-consuming effort required to become successful in the real estate industry. He draws from twenty years experience as a successful California realtor and offers expert advice concerning the level of commitment necessary to succeed in this competitive market.

"First Steps to Becoming a Realtor" is a compact users manual for anyone thinking about commencing real estate as a profession. Each of the nine chapters is packed with information. Myers provides tools that will equip the reader to get started and to follow through with their decision to become a part of this growing and exciting industry.

Myers points out the fallacies in thinking prevalent among entry level agents and shares five cold, hard facts that need to be recognized before taking this first step. He points out the hidden costs that affect the realtor's net income, the personal cost of time and stress, dealing with co-workers, the time commitment for meetings and events, and the art of negotiation. The final chapter emphasizes the rewards of the profession, both in dollars and in the sense of well-being that comes with a job well done.

I particularly appreciated Myers' candid approach in alerting the novice to the special skills required and the potential pitfalls that may be faced during the early stages after launching a professional career in real estate.

"The First Steps to Becoming a Realtor" should be prerequisite reading for everyone who is considering or thinking of pursuing a career in real estate. Every broker should supply a copy to each of his agents. The book is a valuable primer for the novice and an important resource for the veteran.

"First Steps to Becoming a Realtor" is a fast, interesting, and challenging resource, providing insights to inspire the reader to attain a rewarding, consistent success and a lucrative career in real estate.

Fishing Lessons collects a variety of insightful essays from a passionate fisherman and professional psychologist who is also a wonderful writer. His stories speak about what is important in life--taking risks and reaching for goals, cherishing family and friends, respecting yourself, surrounding yourself with people who's qualities you admire, and always, always, keeping your sense of humor. Though I can count my flyfishing days on my fingers, this colorful angler's words resonated with me. If your passion isn't fishing, but is hunting, or hiking, or even stamp collecting, Quinnett's stories will still inspire you and enrich you in surprising ways. This book will make my Christmas shopping easier, as I know several sportsmen that I can't wait to share it with.

There are a vast number of guide- books devoted to Florida. Some are very helpful others you might as well save your money, as the information contained is nothing more than what you would usually receive from the travel department for the State of Florida.

However, it is not very often when you come across a travel guide- book that recognizes that it is not only sufficient to list and describe lodging, dining, attractions etc, you have to provide the reader with a sense of place and history.
Once you are armed with this background material, the traveler is better prepared to appreciate the moment of the place and the local inhabitants encountered.
It is the presentation of these elements that the visual guide- book Insight Guides Florida excels.

Teaming up with the expertise of the well-known Discovery Channel, the guide devotes considerable space to the history, people, places, and culture of the Sunshine state.
The introductory chapter lists the decisive dates of Florida followed by an overview of its history from the time of its earliest inhabitants about ten thousand years ago to present day sun worshippers.

A section devoted to its people provides the reader with an understanding of the mosaic that is Florida. We are given very useful insights into the African Americans, Cubans, Yankees, Crackers i.e. someone with strong roots in the South hailing from the extreme southeastern part of the state, who have contributed to the development of the state.

Feature sections indicated by yellow bars at the top of each page inform the reader about festivals, food, sports, sunken ships, space at the Cape, and theme parks. There is even a humorous short essay written by Florida-based Pulitzer Prize winning author, Dave Barry, on how to survive a Florida vacation.

Insight sections key the reader in on Florida's amazing weather, unbeatable beaches, Miami's art deco and South Beach, ecology of the Everglades, the living Coral Reef and exploring Kennedy Space Center.

The places section divide the State into five geographical areas, Southern Florida, the East Coast, Central Florida, the West Coast and Northern Florida. Essential facts and must see attractions are highlighted with a general sprinkling of side- bars. The latter providing interesting tidbits of information and tips. An example, "W.D. Chipley, the man who brought trains to Pensacola, dubbed the city `the Naples of Florida.' He told northerners that in `winter and summer,' its healthfulness is marvelous, except during epidemics."

Insight Guides Florida is a beautifully rendered book with its design, sturdy paper, and its extensive use of rich photographs that effectively brings life to the people and places it describes. In addition, the various contributors' evaluative comments make the book a very useful resource before and after a visit to Florida.

Norm Goldman Editor of Bookpleasures.com

A cover to cover great read, For His Glory made we wish that I had been a fly on the wall. An adventure that takes you from the antics of the school yard and weekend football to the pressure of Division I athletics, this book caused me to think about where I have been and where I am going (personally as well as professionally). Lisa Bradley's drive and determination stand out and make me want to dream bigger than I have and then go farther than anyone thought possible.

Secondly, the author is both honest and forthright. She does not gloss over the difficulties she has faced or the mistakes she has made. In doing so, she becomes real. And that, sad to say, is a quality most often missing in today's autobiographies.

Last of all, the only complaint I have is that there wasn't more. I am already hoping that there will be other books to challenge me and tell of the new roads Lisa Bradley will take in the years to come. Why? She shows us what can happen when someone chooses to believe that God really does have a plan for each of our lives and then steps out to prove that it is possible to achieve whatever it is.

This book is a must have. Kevin Gerald walks you through a process of defining the forces that shape your life. With his well-illustrated points and his relevant style, you'll find this book easily adaptable, as well as challenging. I particularly like the chapters on the force of words, and the force of feelings. Gerald does a fantastic job painting a picture of how our words shape our beliefs, perspectives, and the lives of others around us. Not only does the author offer a thorough description of each force, but he ends each chapter teaching you how to use each concept as a POSITIVE force in your world. A MUST READ!