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Rickenbacker (A Fawcett crest book)

Published in Unknown Binding by Fawcett Publications (1969)

Author: Eddie Rickenbacker

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Like sitting at the foot of a hero while he recalls his life

Helpful Votes: 4 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2004-04-02

(...)

I enjoyed it as a teenager who had never heard about Rickenbacker, and I've enjoyed it as an adult.

To me, reading this book is like sitting at the foot of one's grandfather. He doesn't care about political correctness, he is somewhat out of touch with what's in and what's out, he's both old fashioned and thinking about the future, he speaks openly and directly without caring what people think, and he tells the most interesting and incredible stories. He isn't modest, and often comes across as arrogant -- but like a grandfather who tells great stories, you accept the fact that here is a man who has a lot to be immodest about!

(...)

Rickenbacker

Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2002-10-05

This book is absolutely incredible. It is a must read for any American citizen. It should be required reading for all school children. Although I knew who Rickenbacker was, I had no idea he was THIS influential to the development of America as we know it today. What is amazing are his predictions for the future in the last chapter. Published in 1967, many of them are bulls-eye accurate for today. Simply awesome.

A Real American Hero!

Helpful Votes: 6 out of 11 total.
Review Date: 2000-07-03

Mr. Rickenbacker was always ahead of his time. The pity is that those who can see and plan for the future are never listened to by those who are supposed to be the leaders of this country.

If only Eddie and Billy Mitchell had been listened to right after WWI the Second World War might never have taken place.

The intense supidity of Franklin Roosevelt comes through, throughout this book. Just think, this country sent plutonium to Russia so that they could develop their own Atomic Bomb to wipe out the U.S. and no one even tried to stop the shipments.

Those in the leadership roles of this country very rarily look to the future. Visionaries seem to be continuously scoffed at, but still heroes like Eddie Rickenbacker come forward.

Eddie Rickenbocker has been, is and always will be one of the greatest heroes this country has ever produced.

Eddie Rickenbacker is what "The American Dream" is all about! His book should make anyone proud to be an American and should be required reading by all High School Seniors.

I wish that we could have had Mr Rickenbacker in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era. I know he would have brought a lot more of our men and women home alive!

This is a great book written by a great person!

Read It!

Now this is living!

Helpful Votes: 7 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 2000-02-12

I may have hated Ben Franklin's autobiography, but by loving this book so much it proves I have nothing against autobiograhies. I guess because you hear of Franklin so much and he lived so long ago you'd expect him to tell you something worth hearing. EVR, on the other hand, I had never heard of before reading the book so I had no expectations whatsoever. Ed lived an incredible life and even if only half of the book was true the same could be said(some of the stuff he tells about is so fantastic that it sounds like it can;t possibly be true - like survivin in a raft in the middle of the ocean in the midst of WWII with no food or water for a month and living to tell about it.) The best part was early on when he flew in WWI. Some of his finncial whellings and dealings seem irrelevant, but they can be skimmed with no loss to the story. His rise to success while remaining basically a normal person is pretty inspirational. A must read.

An Incredible Story

Helpful Votes: 7 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 1999-12-07

Not only does this book have all the inspirational and motivational aspects mentioned in the other reviews, it is also exciting and amazing! The close calls that Rickenbacker had often during his life make for an exceptional story of a wonderful role model--plus a fast-moving plot. This book, although dealing with many serious subjects maintains a positive tone full of compassion and a love of life. I first read this book when I was 10 or 11 and have been reading it regularly ever since. Many of my friends, as teenagers, have also found this an incredible and enjoyable book. Definitely a must read!

Realm of algebra (Fawcett premier books)

Published in Paperback by Fawcett Publications (1967)

Author: Isaac Asimov

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This book taught me algebra

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-06-05

This book taught me algebra in four weeks, during the summer after I finished the fifth grade. I still remember parts of it to this day, 35 years later. I checked out the book at the public library, took it home to read it. It was due two weeks later. I went back to the library to re-check it for another two weeks. By the time it was due again, I had learned algebra all the way up to solving the quadratic equation.

The book reads more like a story than a textbook. I didn't work any homework. I didn't memorize anything. Mr. Asimov simply told me the story of how algebra developed and what real life problems it solved.

In fairness, I have to admit that I was a nerd in school. Not many fifth graders want to learn algebra for the fun of it. Nonetheless, "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." If the reader is ready and willing to learn, The Realm of Algebra will do the teaching.

Best of Its Kind

Helpful Votes: 15 out of 15 total.
Review Date: 2001-11-08

Realm of Algebra by Isaac Asimov is a short introduction to the basics of algebra. It's only about 150 pages, outlining concepts, running through examples and pulling together things you've already learned in arithmetic. The beginning of the book demystifies algebra, then Asimov goes on to show you how to work out all the a's, b's, x's and y's. This is not a textbook and it's not a workbook; it is a basic introduction to the subject. Asimov is a great writer and he actually uses English sentences to explain the formulas.

If you are taking algebra for the first time or brushing up some rusty math skills, this is a great book to have. You'll definitely come away having learned a thing or two. If you are a publisher, please resurrect this book. It deserves to be in print. (There are used copies out there for (dollar amount), but an alternative book is Algebra Unplugged by Ken Amdahl. That one is more basic, but still very good.)

Incredibly clear and lucid

Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2000-06-29

Concur with all previous reviewers; why wasn't this required reading when I learned (or was supposed to have learned!) algebra in school! Outstanding little book possessing far more wisdom and information than its small (paperback) size would seem to indicate. A real collectors piece!

Wonderful book!

Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 1999-06-27

I'm not a math whiz by any stretch of the imagination, and had a fear of math when I was 12. But I picked up this book by Asimov, and learned algebra on my own that summer! It was so easy to understand, and the concepts were so clearly delineated. I'm looking for this book for my 12 year old son, and am sad that it's out of print. I know he'd love it and learn as quickly as I did. I wish they'd reprint this book, ASAP. I can't even find it in our local library. The card catalog says it's lost--yeah, right. I'm sure someone decided to keep the book because it's so good, dang it.

Dang Good!

Helpful Votes: 5 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 1998-12-13

I remember reading this long ago when I was around 4th grade, in my school's library. I can't remember if I understood much of it, but it was obvious that this book was extremely good. Should've been our textbook, of course, but we all know teachers can't read. Too busy teaching us useful things like base 7. Sad, that it's currently out of print.

Fear of Spiders

Published in Paperback by Behler Publications (2006-02-01)

Author: John. E. Cother

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Courtesy of Teens Read Too

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-02-06

It is the summer of 1965, and JT is scheming ways to increase his measly allowance of $1.25. His sister, Lesi, is a year older and gets $2.00 a week. How is a man supposed to survive with only a $1.25 to his name?

After several of his "get-rich-quick" schemes fail, JT is pleasantly surprised when, out of the blue one afternoon, their father hands him an envelope. His father tells JT that it is for he and Lesi because he loves them. Inside the envelope are two crisp five dollar bills.

Those five dollar bills take on a whole new meaning when, one week later, their father is gone.

Since their mother has done nothing but drink herself into a stupor for years, Lesi decides it is time to call Aunt Lily. When she arrives, everything changes. Soon JT and Lesi find themselves traveling with Aunt Lily to Tupelo on an adventure. Unfortunately, when the adventure is over, they return home to discover their mother has died of alcohol poisoning.

Funeral arrangements are made, and there is some discussion of moving JT and Lesi to live with their grandmother; however, it is clear that the children are closer to Aunt Lily, and she agrees to move the short distance from her home to live with them. Life is good until one night while Aunt Lily is at work, a man breaks in and brutally attacks Lesi. Nearly fourteen-year-old JT finds himself acting as the man of the family as he saves his sister from certain death.

FEAR OF SPIDERS is a detailed account of JT and Lesi's journey from innocent children to world-weary survivors. John E. Cother tells their story with elaborate description and rich dialogue, giving readers a generous view into the lives of two brave young people.

Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"

Wondering where dad is...........

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2006-05-11

Life is not kind to all, as written by Mr. Cother, this wonderful story about a failed husband/wife relationship and the two kids it affected. Not quite knowing or understanding their fate, they ponder in detail as to how they shall cope after several life twisting events befall them.

While set in a small Mississippi town, during the hippie 60's, it could be any small town in the country, however you'll have to understand what a muscadine is.

Mr. Cother demonstrates his talent for understanding children entering adolescence with his story about a brother (JT) and Sister (Lesi) that will twist your emotions from one page to the next, while they experience several trials in life at a very early age.

Love it!!

Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2006-07-23

I instantly feel in love with J.T and Lesi, as this brother and sister stuggle to figure out why things are happening to them so will you. I finished the book in four days because I just couldn't wait to see what happened to them next!! I's a wonderful story of a brother and sister bond that no one can intrude on.

Magnolias and Fireflies

Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2006-05-23

John Cother has captured the small town Mississipppi life that, I, like JT and Lesi, experienced in the summer of 1965. Reading Fear of Spiders is like taking a walk under the magnolias, capturing fireflies in a Mason jar and drinking iced tea at the kitchen table. JT and Lesi, though siblings, are much like good friends from any small town where everyone knows each other's names, problems, joys and sorrows. Some might consider the trials that JT and Lesi face during that fateful summer to be a bit exaggerated, but folks from the South know that heartache and sadness are as much a part of life as sultry nights and lazy days. The books is a delightful read with just enough humor thrown in to make the reader believe again in the innocent exuberance of youth. Set to the strains of the Beatles' nostalgic "Yesterday," you'll find it hard to put down Fear of Spiders.

Waiting for Book 2!!!

Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2006-03-07

This was an unbelievable book! I found myself making my child go to bed 30min early just so I could hurry and start reading. J.T. and Lesi captured my heart quicker than any characters from any other book. I literally laughed outloud reading some of J.T.'s comments......but that was one of the reasons I did fall in love with him. This book was quite an emotional roller coaster and I will admit I got angry somewhat when certain misfortunes befell them. I believe this is a great read for any person.....whether from the South or not. Be prepared to laugh your head off on one page and cry your eyes out on the next. Great job Mr. Cother!!! I'm ready for Book #2. Hope its coming soon!!!

Ferrets (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)

Published in Hardcover by TFH Publications (2007-09)

Author: Vickie Mckimmey

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Informative and well organized

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-03-26

This was a wonderful book. It was well organized and very informative. Any person who is serious about owning and caring for a ferret will be well versed in the responsibilities associated with that duty after reading it.

Great Information!

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-03-17

This book was extremely helpful in my decision-making for my ferret. This is pretty much what sealed the deal for me. I had always thought about it, then I bought this book and knew a ferret was the right pet for me! Lots of great starter information here, plus some facts that will be helpful for me! I still recommend other books, but I think this is a helpful book as well!

Must Have!

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-09-07

Very well written, an up front and honest account of owning ferrets. A must have for new ferret owners as well as a great addition to the library of seasoned ferret owners.

This is the book you want

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-09-26

One of the very best all around ferret books available. Detailed, up-to-date information on housing, feeding, ferret-specific ailments and training. This book gets into the nuts and bolts of day-to-day living with and caring for ferrets, its a must have book for both novice and experienced ferret owners. If you can only afford one ferret book, this is the one to get!

A Totally Ferret "blueprint"

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-09-07

This book has everything I needed to know and more. The advice on feeding, types of food extended their life span, and safed me major medical expenses down the road. Oh and my Ferrets don't bite any more. I can't say enough about this book. "BIG Bravo Zulu"

FIVE GO DOWN TO THE SEA (THE FAMOUS FIVE SERIES III)

Published in Hardcover by AWARD PUBLICATIONS (1992)

Author: ENID BLYTON

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Growing Up With Edin Blyton's Famous Five.

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2003-03-06

I had not even heard of Enid Blyton until an aunt in Australia sent me a copy of 'Five Go Down To The Sea'. That would have been about 1955 and I was immediately captivated by Enid's pure sense of mood and adventure.
I must have re-read the book a half-dozen times in just a few weeks and got to know farmer Penruthlan, Yan, The Barnies and Clopper the horse as if they were real friends of my very own.
I relived that adventure again when I got to read a chapter or two aloud each night to my two sons when they were toddlers. They, too, were enthralled with the story. And I truly believe that the noble actions of Julian, Dick, George, Anne and Timmy helped to mould my sons' lives, as they did mine.
Even now, at the 'grand old age' of 57, I am not ashamed to admit that, seeking escape from this troubled world, I have read Five Go Down To The Sea again, by myself.
Now, I can't wait to have grandchildren, so I can read the book to them at bed-time...unless my sons beat me to it, of course!

These series are excellent!!

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 1999-05-01

when i was a kid of 7 or 8 my mom got me interested in books by Enid Blyton, like Famous Five, Secret Seven, and those Adventure series. I just loved famous five and in fact have read all 21 of their regular books. In addition to that i also read their special editions, around 10 . These books are so addictive, once my father even told me u shouldnt read that much , u're studies might get affected, or i'll weaken my eyesight! haha! but in reality these really capture the imagination of a young kid and i highly recommend them to any kids new to reading novels

Extra-ordinarily interesting

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 1999-03-25

I could not put it down once I started reading it. After I finished reading the book, I felt sad. I have read the book two times in two days!

The top for getting a child intrested in reading!

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 1998-12-11

I must have read every Famous Five book and Secret Seven book I could get my hands on when I first took an intrest in books. They kept me sneaking the flashlight under the covers to finish off that exciting chapter and wondering what the next chapter had in store for me...please I hope they all come back out in print soon!

Enid Blyton - my favorite childhood memory

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 1998-12-03

My aunt, who lived in Edinburgh (Scotland), sent me Famous Five novels for Christmas and birthdays. I don't think I ever enjoyed any presents so much in my entire life as those books. I highly reccomend them to any prospective young readers.

Five Good Minutes in the Evening: 100 Mindful Practices to Help You Unwind from the Day & Make the Most of Your Night (Five Good Minutes)

Published in Paperback by New Harbinger Publications (2006-08-03)

Authors: Jeffrey, M.D. Brantley, Wendy Millstine, and Wendy-O Matik

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Really good

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-04-17

i use this all the time. Hard job so I need a wind down.

Use it!

Helpful Votes: 18 out of 18 total.
Review Date: 2007-07-07

I picked up this book thinking, "Ahhh, a small, fluffy, 'try this or try that' collection of tips in a book form. How.... splendid." I am always glad when I find out how wrong I was about a really valuable resource such as this one!

The book is broken into sections - an introduction which explains the premise of the book, the foundation - incredibly valuable section, and then four sections filled with exercises to try. The exercise sections include Leaving Work at Work, Enriching Your Home Life, Reconnecting with Yourself and Others, and Preparing for a Good Night's Rest.

The Foundation includes an explanation (and practice) of the basic Mindful breathing and Mindful listening techniques. This section alone is worth the investment of the book. You could read that over and over (and apply it, over and over) and change your life significantly.

The practices are icing on the cake, a wide menu of ideas to try out and see what works the best for you.

Highly recommended.

great book

Helpful Votes: 2 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2007-08-16

I love this book. It offers great ways to stay calm & focused in just five minutes.

Sets the tone for the evening and a good night's sleep

Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2006-11-17

I particularly liked "relax; you're home." it's so helpful to tend the transition between work and home and to consciously infuse my home life with peaceful choices. These simple, yet powerful practices invite stepping out of the forward rush of activity and thought. letting go, and appreciating the innate richness of the moment.

Small but powerful tools to help you shift from work to home.

Helpful Votes: 7 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 2007-10-25

What a great resource to have on the bedside table - or keep it in your car and carve out 5 minutes before shifting from work to home.

This book has a thorough introduction for those new to the practice of mindfulness. It is full of brief meditations, visualizations and exercises to help you leave work at work, enrich your home life, reconnect with self and others and preparing for a good night's rest. As a performance coach, I work with many elite competitors and business people who have trouble winding down at night or getting a good night's sleep. There are some gems in this book to help work through these challenges.

I personally found that after using the book for a short while, just seeing the book was enough to create a mental shift back to being truly present at home in the evening and not letting my mind get pulled back to work when I wanted to be giving my family my full attention. I love my family and I love my work. One of the keys to balancing this equation is being fully present wherever I am at the moment.

Highly recommended for all. Special recommendation as tool for working mothers who are under such high demands to switch from super woman at work to super mom upon walking in the front door at night.

Give yourself the gift of this book and 5 minutes each evening to learn how to better unwind and create more for yourself so you can take better care of those you love. You really can create big changes in a short amount of time. Who does not have or is not worth this type of 5 minute daily investment? If you really don't think so and won't do it for yourself, then do it for your family.

Mollie Marti, Ph.D., J.D.
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Florida's Fabulous Reptiles and Amphibians

Published in Paperback by World Publications (CA) (1991-06)

Authors: Peter Carmichael and Winston Williams

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Must have for FL relos

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2003-04-03

This book was given to me when I relocated to Florida, and I have thanked my benefactor many times over. Living in Florida means living with and respecting the wild critters, who are part of the beauty of this wonderful state. The colorful photos make it easy to identify the animals who slither through my new world and give me valuable information about which ones I should admire from afar.

Outstanding Book

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2006-03-16

I would like to say that I am extremely happy with this book. The pictures are huge and are printed on extremely high quality glossy paper. I would recommend this book to everyone that lives in Florida or is considering moving here.

the perfect resource for your children

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2003-12-16

we LIVE in central florida and my nature loving kids are constantly bringing home wildlife. the vivid accurate photos in this book allow them to ID their living treasures with confidence. (then they get additional info from the internet). the book is also full of useful info, and conservation topics.

Surprisingly informative, and "fabulous" photos

Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2005-12-12

My kids and I went on a kick of reading reptile books at a difficulty level similar to this one. After a week of going through various titles, I was surprised to learn more about alligators from the short section in this book than I had learned from all the previous stuff we had read together! Ditto for cottonmouths, and other reptiles.

The photographs are superb, and there are enough pictures of each species to give a true feel for what it looks like instead of a single profile view of each.

Just wonderful!

Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2002-08-21

If it's slithering, clawing or hopping around your Florida yard you'll find it in this book. The photographs are very well detailed for easy identification. I also recommend Florida's Fabulous Insects for other creepy crawlies.

Food for the Heart: The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah

Published in Paperback by Wisdom Publications (2002-09)

Authors: Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Chah

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Highly Recommended

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-06-16

I highly recommend reading this book to anyone and everyone. The teachings of Ajahn Chah are so simple and direct. They aren't watered down for lay people; his message to lay people and monks is basically the same. While reading there where many times when I was genuinley inspired to practice the teachings. While reading there were many times when I thought to myself "Yeah, that really is how things are" because Ajahn Chah states the obvious things in life that we all just don't seem to notice. I have a bunch of Buddhist books and this is by far my favorite.

No Nonsense Dhamma

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-12-09

I had always been interested in Buddhism but nothing spoke to me the way the teachings of Ajahn Chah did inside this book. He offers a no nonsense look at life and what it's all about with nothing held back. I must admit that when I first read this there were many things that went against the grain of modern Western thought but the more one contemplates and puts into practice Ajahn Chah's teachings the more one comes to realize that what he says is true. I now have so much confidence in his teachings and the teachings of Theravada Buddhism in general that I'm going to take up ordination as soon as I pay off my student loans and finish helping a friend with some business. This is a book for anyone who wants to seriously put an end to suffering. As a buddhist and as a fellow human being I urge all who encounter this gem to read it, contemplate what is inside and then put it into practice. You won't be dissapointed. Also, as some other folks have said, most of these dhamma talks are free on the forestsangha.org and accesstoinsight.org websites. If you want a nice carry around version of Ajahn Chahs talks then regardless of the free reading on the aforementioned sites, I'd still suggest this book. May you all be free of suffering.

A Beloved Thai Master

Helpful Votes: 13 out of 14 total.
Review Date: 2004-03-07

Ajahn Chah took it upon himself as a life's mission to make the Buddha Dharma accessible to absolutely anyone, be that a Harvard professor or an uneducated rice farmer ( a life he was very familiar with). For about 25 years, until his death in 1992, he taught and trained nuns and monks on the way of monastic life while delivering countless wonderful teachings to laypersons around the globe. He taught Theravada meditation and applied the teachings thoroughly into his own life; he truly was practicing what he preached. Over a half million people attended his death in Thailand, an amount which says wonders about what kind of an impact he had on that region during his lifetime.

Chah always took great comfort from the Buddha's teachings on facing our suffering, simply to pass right through it with diligent practice. This monumental work successfully gives us all access to the core of Ajahn's teachings which he gave throughout his career in one convenient place which we can go back to again and again. It has 3 sections: Conduct, Virtue, and The World of Senses (which delves into meditation & wisdom).

This text gives virtually endless teachings on how to practice meditation, ethical living, and cultivation of wisdom. And to sum the book up, practice Chah believes to be the absolute core of the Buddha's teachings. While your sure to take away a breadth of helpful knowledge on how and what it means to practice, you'll equally enjoy his simplicity and humor, as well. Enjoy the book!

There has never been a Buddhist book so valuable

Helpful Votes: 23 out of 23 total.
Review Date: 2003-04-09

I read a lot of Buddhist books, and they all have value in one way or another. But never have I read a book that had ALL of the value of the other books between just one set of covers. This is that book.

Ajahn Chah of course was (and through his students still is) a marvelous teacher, with the gifts of humor and directness. Even in translation, you get a full feeling of what it must have been like to listen to this man talk. (Although, as Brahmavamso says, we laypeople get the jewels of sometimes all-night talks. Sorry, Ajahn Brahm!) This book is like having Luang Por speak directly to you, with kindness and toughness at the same time.

I "sipped" a chapter of this book a week, never wanting it to end. I have been reading it for six months now and finally finished it, and I will probably start over from the beginning and do it again. It is not overstating the point to say that this book is a gift to humanity.

Also, and this is less important but still nice, Food for the Heart is a truly handsome book. It's technically paperback, but with jacket tabs and a strong cover. The paper is thick and creamy--sorry if I'm enjoying my senses too much! :) And the typography is very pleasing. It's just a wonderful, wonderful book.

It's like hearing him speak!

Helpful Votes: 26 out of 26 total.
Review Date: 2003-01-03

This collection of talks from Ajahn Chah is well done. His first book, "A Still Forest Pool" was a breath of fresh air. The 'chapters' we short, some just a few sentences long, and were filled with deep teachings. 'Food for the Heart" offers long chapters and the incredibleness that was Ajahn Chah seems to jump off the pages. These talks have been translated from Thai and whoever did the translation did such a great job that often I feel as though I am 'hearing' the teaching instead of reading it.

"If you want to know the Dhamma, where do you look? You must look within the body and the mind. You won't find it on a bookshelf. To really see the Dhamma you have to look within your own body and mind - there are only these two things. The mind is not visible to the physical eye, it must be seen with the "mind's eye." The Dhamma that is in the body must be seen in the body. And with what do we look at the body? We look at the body with the mind. You won't find the Dhamma by looking anywhere else, because both happiness and suffering arise right here. Or maybe you've seen happiness arising in the trees? Or from the rivers, or the weather? Happiness and suffering are feelings that arise in our own bodies and mind." From Food for the Heart - page 336

So direct! This is Ajahn Chah really teaching and encouraging us to practice the Dhamma. His style of teaching truly encourages me to get on the cushion, and also to practice when I'm not on the cushion. There is no 'down time.'

If you are new to Buddhism you might really enjoy his first offering, 'A Still Forest Pool' but if you have some background and are seeking a teacher who can inspire and really point the way to the Buddha's teachings, this is a wonderful book.

I hope you enjoy it!

The Fragrant Veil: Scents for the Sensuous Woman

Published in Paperback by Llewellyn Publications (2000-11-01)

Author: Elisabeth Millar

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wonderful book on aromatherapy and fragrance

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2006-01-08

When I found this book I knew I had to have it. Lots of really great simple recipes for instance hair rinses, aromatic baths, lotions, vaporisation blends and perfumes. The writing is clear and interesting to read, worded very new agey with exotic names for the recipes like Return To the Source Bath, and A Sprinkling of Fantasy hair rinse. Highly recommended aromatherapy book and those interested in perfume and sensuality.

Fragrant veil

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2001-02-23

Make evocative recipes to scent your body, bath, and home. Bring out your hidden sensuality, relieve stress, enliven and beautify your senses and your spirit.

A fragrant read

Helpful Votes: 2 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2001-07-25

This is such a delightful book to read and to use. The author manages to combine clear, simple instructions while still managing to capture the reader's interest and imagination with her narrative on the history, effects and uses of the oils. And the blends do work!

Mouthwatering Prose

Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2001-04-11

The Fragrant Veil is prose, but it reads like poetry and pulls you into its very sensual stories about the history, properties, and suggested beauty uses of essential oils. Amazing that such useful information is such a pleasure to read. I felt beautiful just reading the book, and it inspired me to purchase and use many of the oils described.

Sexy, fun and magical!!

Helpful Votes: 3 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2001-08-04

Beautifully written and with an obvious passion for aromatherapy, Elisabeth Millar's book entices you into the sensuous, magical world of fragrance. The book suggests many ideas to create your own body lotions, bath oils and perfumes with the aim of pure unadulterated pleasure and indulgence!! A great gift for any woman!!

Free Stuff for Quilters on the Internet (Free Stuff on the Internet)

Published in Paperback by Watson-Guptill Publications (1999-11)

Authors: Judy Heim and Gloria Hansen

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Great resource for quilters

Helpful Votes: 11 out of 11 total.
Review Date: 2000-01-23

Until search engines get a heck of a lot more intelligent than they are now, the best source for web site recommendations is from human beings. Particularly humans passionate about their subject matter. Judy and Gloria won't waste your time with a bazillion irrelevant links. They know their subject matter, and they know a good site when they see one. They're also a stitch. Or perhaps two stitches. Buy this book!

WONDERFUL!

Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 1998-11-15

In addition to extremely helpful tips throughout, this little book is jammed-packed with great sites that are nicely arranged. No more wasting time with a search engine for me! I give it two thumbs way up!

I love this book!

Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 1998-11-13

Judy and Gloria have done it again! They've boiled down all the obfuscations of the net into discussions that quilters will enjoy. They offer their picks for the best Web sites to find free patterns, free quilting how-tos, and even free stuff for doll-makers. It would be hard to find this kind of stuff with a searcher. The net information in this book is completely different from what's in their Quilter's Computer Companion. That's a good book too, but this is more updated and complete. This is a very easy book to read, learn from and enjoy.

A handy book for quilters at all levels of computer knowled

Helpful Votes: 6 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 1998-12-30

This book is a valuable resource for quilters at all levels of computer knowledge. It explains away a lot of the "mysteries" of why your computer acts the way it does and points you in various directions to research out your own particular interests. Written in an easy conversational tone, it imparts a lot of information without talking down or over your head.

This book is terrific, a must have.

Helpful Votes: 7 out of 9 total.
Review Date: 1998-12-31

Every quilter should own this book. Thanks Judy and Gloria for putting together such a wonderful book. Keep up the good work!!