Attractions Books

Having a Self Help Product Reviews site, I get quite a few self help books to review. This is the first book I've read that I've actually felt compelled to also write an Amazon review.

A lot of theory is covered in the book, but more importantly, practical solutions and techniques are also given, as well as some step-by-step solutions, for those that need them.

I really think this book is destined to become a self help classic.

I have a more extensive review on my blog. [..]

When I ordered this book I wasn't sure what to expect, but having read a lot about the Law of Attraction I assumed it would be in much the same vein which, up to a point, it is. This is the book with the missing pieces of the the puzzle...

Within this book are ways to uncover and change your own beliefs as a way to improve yourself and your life. Don't be fooled by the straightforward approach - this book will help you make profound changes. It's your choice.

I was one of the privileged 500 who pre-ordered Alan's book and received a signed copy. I have been viewing and ordering from Alan Tutt's [...] for quite some time now along with receiving his newsletters. He is inspirational and understandable. His writing is that which allows you to understand what he is trying to convey and you actually get it. This book takes the "Law of Attraction" to a new level as I feel that The Secret is just a stepping stone on the journey of understanding how it works in one's life. You can relate to Alan through this book and understand how truly possible it is to have it all when you Choose to Believe!

If you walk away from reading this book with the desire to give it anything other than a great review it just isn't time for you to truly understand...

I really enjoyed reading this book and I compliment and commend the writing style of Alan Rubin in "Disturbing The Solar System".

It is rare to find books on science written in such readable and understandable prose. It was quite a pleasure to read this book!

It is also my opinion that most authors of science related publications could learn something (and probably sell more books!) by observing Mr. Rubin's writing style.

This is a marvelous and wide-ranging book. It is written at a level that is accessible to high school students or precocious elementary/middle school students. However, it also satisfies the needs of a senior scientist (namely me) who wants to review current knowledge in this area. The book covers the history of the Solar System, including the formation of the Earth and the origin of the Moon. Current knowledge of asteroids and meteorites, the latter one of the author's specialties, is summarized accurately without boring the reader to tears. The story of giant impacts and mass extinctions, as in the demise of the dinosaurs, is well told. The author carefully explains the evidence that certain meteorites found on Earth were blasted off the Moon and that other meteorites are from Mars. The discussion of the controversy over possible life forms in Martian meteorites is up to the minute. The book concludes with a summary of current thinking about alien life forms and the possibility of life elsewherein the Universe. In the preface, the author states his intention to show that science is an imperfect enterprise. He succeeds admirably, presenting a balanced view of current controversies.

Dr. Alan Rubin's first book covers an extremely diverse (but interrelated) range of topics, including solar system evolution, orbital resonances, mass extinctions, asteroids, meteorites, tektites, craters, volcanism, plate tectonics, magnetic pole reversals, planetary rings, moons, comets, the evolution of life, and even the Drake Equation and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. No matter how broad your background might be in astronomy, physics, chemistry and biology, you are still likely to find a few topics or theories in this book that you've never been exposed to before.

For me, I'd never made the connection that domesticatable animals might be a requirement for a technologically advanced civilization. And while I'd read a number of books (both fiction and non-fiction) suggesting that life might not have evolved if it weren't for our planet's large moon, I had not previously read that the Moon stabilizes the tilt of the earth's axis. I knew about the Moon's role in nutation of the earth's axis, but was not aware that French astronomers had recently performed a computer simulation of what would happen to the earth's axis over time if the Moon were absent. (Gravitational interaction between the planets and earth's equatorial bulge would cause the obliquity of the ecliptic to vary chaotically over relatively small time periods -- millions of years. Such unstable seasons would lead to extreme global climatic fluctuations, making it much more difficult for life to establish itself.)

As you might expect, there are many dozens of photographs, diagrams, graphs and illustrations scattered throughout. Indeed, this is the first book I've ever seen that contained pictures of the plaque aboard the Pioneer 10 and 11 spacecraft, the pictogram sent out by the Arecibo dish back in 1974 toward M13, photographs of crater chains on Callisto and the Moon, and a table of all the magnetic pole reversals -- all in one place. It will make a nice reference book whenever I need to find something fast.

There is a fairly extensive 18-page glossary covering most of the technical terms in the book, and there are also 10 pages of chapter by chapter references for additional reading. Rubin obviously spent a lot of time putting all of this together.

Of course, in any technical book there are bound to be typos and errors, though I found very few. Page 94, for instance, has a confusing phrase "...gravitational resonance between the Moon and the debris disk..." I believe he meant ~earth~ and the debris disk. The most glaring mistake I found is that Figure 11.2 on pg. 164 is misidentified as being a partial eclipse of the earth when it is merely a crescent earth. There are a couple of minor errors in the glossary -- see if you can spot the problems with the definitions of arcsecond and parsec.

Overall, the book is well-written in plain English that you don't need a PhD is astrodynamics to understand. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to expand their appreciation of just how fortunate we are to be alive on this little blue ball.

This book has been such a great help in all aspects of my life. I like it even more than the books I've read from other great teachers like Esther and Jerry Hicks and Deepak Chopra. Jon makes it easier to understand and fills in the missing pieces in a way that is simple and practical, yet so profound! I just couldn't stop reading this book! It's very well written and so unpretentious! I love his personal stories, and I want to read more!

Jon Rasmussen is a modern day Western shaman of the first order. His words blend the concepts of ancient traditions with the urgency of today's universal crisis in a way that speaks to the individual and our personal path to destiny. Jon's philosophy is playful and practical even while it addresses the issues that are core to us all. He shares all that he knows, distilled in an easy method based on the teachings of the shamans of the world. Whether you are just beginning your shamanic quest or are a schooled and practiced wisdom keeper, this book is a must read!

Readers new to shamanism will appreciate the author's honesty and directness as he introduces the principles and practices of modern shamanism, and recaps its history. He doesn't pontificate as an expert, even though he is; the genuine article.

More advanced students will also the enjoy anecdotes from his life and practice, and his positive views for the future. They illustrate how far these simple principles can be taken, are a good reminder to avoid the trap of negativity.

This is the best book ever written about courting the opposite sex.
I have read this book countless times.
A MUST read.
You will understand.
David Givens puts it all together!!! (-;

This book was facinating. It provides real insight into the human art of courting and mating and how we use our five senses in that pursuit! I was able to take the ideas from the book and apply them in life. I cued into many things we do between the sexes. I think all single people should read this. It's fun and it's well written.

In this fascinating book, anthropologist Dr. David Givens explains how body language and other silent signals and cues work in the different phases of courtship. Along the way, he explains what the various signals mean, and where they came from. He doesn't just look at gestures, but also at such things as colors, clothing, aromas and much more.

Overall, I found this to be a very fascinating book. Dr. Givens has produced the premier book on how to be successful at the game of human courtship, which applies to those who want to meet someone new and to those who want to maintain their bond with their spouse. I highly recommend this book!

This book hits home if you're a quote fanatic as I am. As you scroll through the pages of this book you will see each quote is carefully chosen and eloquently written. What grabbed me about this book more than others is the fact that Deborah, Bruce and Tammy not only chose wonderful quotes coined by the masters of our time but also thoughts from regular day to day people and I think that makes it easy for people like myself to be able to identify with what is being written. Spirituality and idea's on positive thinking are spread throughout the pages of this book and I would advise all to pick it up and watch it change your life and brighten your day as it did mine. Thank You to the authors who wrote this book, you inspired me to bring more positive thoughts into my life; and I do so by reading a page of this book everyday.

This is a great book put together nicely, filled with all kinds of quotes from famous people, legends and regular every day people. If you love quotes, you'll love this book! They are inspiring, motivating and positive! I recommend this book to everyone and thank the authors for putting it together. Good job!

Just finished reading this book. There are very helpful quotes and sayings from everyone from Cicero to Einstein packaged in a very helpful format. It is a good resource tool and brings inspiration to the reader. Every now and then you realize a really "great" thinker thought something you have been thinking about for a long time! And you get to enjoy the wisdom of the ages. The messages set forth do bring forth the magic of the Law of Attraction and a realization that it is a concept that has been around for awhile. The book was a very enjoyable and helpful read.

As I began my journey through the magical pages of "Romancing on the Bay of Fundy" by Donna L. Sheehy, I was moved into this author's world of ocean breezes and sandy beaches. Sheehy brought me into her world, with each line and stanza, making me wish more and more that I could truly be in this place that brings such inspiration. From "The Ocean's Melody", signing its song so sweet, to the ghostly whispers of old folklore stories passed down, such as in "The Lighthouse"-this reader found herself seeking more. And alas, it was given. I then came upon the wonderful romantic artistry in pieces such as, "Eternal Love", and this my favorite, "Surrender". Sheehy has done an extraordinary job, by allowing her readers to see the beauty she sees around her. There is a harmonious composition that Sheehy brings to her work, and it one that is not only enjoyed by this reader, but appreciated. I recommend this to anyone is search of the beauty in this world.

Candice M. Martin, Author:
"Reflections In My Tears" &
"Petals of Life: A Survivor's Writings"

Donna Sheehy takes you on a vacation to Canada
at a fraction of the cost. In Romancing on the Bay Of Fundy, Donnas' writing captures the bay area as an all inclusive retreat awaiting your traveling soul.


"Why does this ocean chill my hand
and escape through my fingers wide,
yet, still warm deep within my core
with each wave of its flowing tide?"
Take a walk on the beach with Donna as she shares her experience
with the ocean's tranquility.


"The aroma of the warm sultry air
drifts through her lengthy hair,
mingled with the sea's moist spray
such a lovingly gentle bouquet."

When your sense of adventure comes to play. Go on a treasure hunt in the bay. Is the treasure heart or fortune? It's up to you to decide while searching for the meaning
of
"X marks the spot on secret maps
where treasure is hidden in a chest,
buried deeply for no eyes to see,
thus, is the reason for our quest."

After a day at the beach and treasures unfold. Listen to the music the bay
sings to you in many verse such as

"The music of Nova Scotia
fills your heart and soul,
Scottish, Celtic, Irish dance,
ballads of a traditional whole.
Songs of lovers lost at sea
as lyrics are sang to meter,
with the beat of the drum
we dance, drink and teeter."

Tempt your palette with a treat from the forests all around, and
learn how nature quells our sweet tooth.


"Springtime turns to a sweet time
as the maples are soon on tap
this natural golden nectar grown
produces goodies from its sap.
This sap must be prepared just so
to create a treasured butter,
try some on your favorite bread
it will begin your senses aflutter."

When the music is over and sweets are gone, settle around the fire for tales of old
As Told like these
"Their affection for one another
lasted throughout her days,
till their souls ultimate greet
toward their eternal phase.
Tales like these are often heard
of the ghost and his lady love,
both bound to last eternally
and what true love is capable of."
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"Now that you have been warned, there'll be no need to be scorned,
or even worry about mourned, unless it is she you must obsess.
Just keep in mind if you dare, of this forewarning and beware,
should you walk in the forest do prepare, and see her, send a signal of distress.
But if caught by her attention and you happen to be reckless,
you will surely be in an unholy mess."

Let the ocean inspire your day, take on a treasure quest, live life through tales and music while sweetening your heart. And at the end of your travels share your soul with the one you love, let them know they are your world- in poems like this

"You fulfill my days with love so true
and my nights with passion for just us two.
You touch my very soul deep within me
bring out the purest emotions; can't you see?"

Donna shares her world with us in Romancing on The Bay of Fundy. A must read on a quiet night when you can allow yourself to hear the seagulls and the waves crash the shore, to feel the mist upon your face and share it all with the one you love.
Review by

Naomi Jo Rush- Author or "I Kissed A Frog And My Prince Forgave Me, A Poetic Journey Through Infidelity, 1-4241-0027-5

Donna Sheehy does Parrsboro, Nova Scotia proud with her wonderfully titled poetry book Romancing on the Bay of Fundy. I love the title and the book.

Romacing on the Bay of Fundy is just what it says it is. It is romantic thoughts and illusions of her favorite places, things and people. There are great poems here that
describe so vividly the nature around the bay, the seasons, the animals, the points of interest and the folklore of the area.

The poetry reminds me of poetry written by a nineteenth century poet and really does put you in those places she poetically describes. I loved the four seasons poems, one for each season that is colorful and so explanatory. I loved Sweet Maple Sugar. There were so many that I loved.

She has her own artwork which only adds to the talented demensions to this lady. She moved to Parrsboro a few years ago and undoubtedly fell in love with the area completely. Every Parrsboro resident should own a copy of Donna's book for she captures the town and it's essence.

A beautiful read and I highly recommend it to everyone.

It's difficult to easily categorize these dark works of fantasy: they are short stories written by such notables as Ray Bradbury, Michael Bishop, Nina Kiriki Hoffman and others, blending literature and art and all based on the strange kinetic sculpture Crowded After Hours by Lisa Snellings. Dark carnival stories probe the limits of humanity.

Strange Attraction is a fascinating anthology that combines quality writing, art and binding into a unique synthesis. This showcase volume presents memorable and highly recommended work by Michael Bishop, Ray Bradbury, Ed Bryant, Richard lee Byers, Nancy A. Collins, Jack Dann & Janeen Webb, Charles de Lint, James Dorr, Harlan Ellison, Neil Gaiman, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Alexandra Elizabeth Honigsberg, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Brad Linaweaver, Jason Miller, Fred Olin Ray, Robert J. Sawyer, Darrell Schweitzer, John Shirley, S.P. Somtow, Chet Williamson, David N. Wilson, and Gene Wolfe.

Strange Attraction is a fascinating anthology that combines quality writing, art and binding into a unique synthesis. This showcase volume presents memorable and highly recommended work by Michael Bishop, Ray Bradbury, Ed Bryant, Richard lee Byers, Nancy A. Collins, Jack Dann & Janeen Webb, Charles de Lint, James Dorr, Harlan Ellison, Neil Gaiman, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Alexandra Elizabeth Honigsberg, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Brad Linaweaver, Jason Miller, Fred Olin Ray, Robert J. Sawyer, Darrell Schweitzer, John Shirley, S.P. Somtow, Chet Williamson, David N. Wilson, and Gene Wolfe.

A little dated but his kind of information is timeless. Positive thinking to the max. Wonderful, simple book that sets forth basic principles for living a prosperous, healthly life.

After finishing "Think and Grow Rich" I have suddenly realized that this simple slogan is the single way of life in a capitalist society. In this book, as the only way of getting rich, the author advocates goal-directed way of life, purposefulness, constant self-perfection, courage, the skill to think and to act, and the other similar traits of character.

Many people came to a conclusion that the wealth, in some extent, depends on a level of education, motivation, self-esteem, and so on. The problem is that not all the people in equal extend incline to the education, to their self-improvement. This is because of the differences of their needs, habits, abilities, capabilities, and so on. Leo Tolstoy in his novel "Resurrection" arose a question of how to improve the level of education within a society: from inside of each individual or from outside? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Should first the level of education of each and every individual be risen which yields a revolution (dialectic transition of quantity into quality) or the revolution should make the environment to foster the education of every individual?

The traits advocated by Napoleon Hill correspond to the first Leo Tolstoy's way of improving society. If each and every individual will improve, the society will automatically improve. The second way of Leo Tolstoy (create the environment which will foster the education of every individual) is contrary to Napoleon Hill's ideas: "if something is got for free or without big effort, it won't be appreciated, won't be handled with care or you won't trust it". Free education and medical care won't be respected properly by people, regardless how good this education and medical care are. That's why the socialist society will develop slower than capitalist. Marxists knew this and have built the concept of World revolution (to overthrow of capitalism in all countries), and a further idea by Trotsky that it was impossible to build socialism in a single country. Trotsky wrote that the socialist economy is not as efficient as capitalist and without the World revolution the USSR won't be able to overcome its economic underperformance.

Napoleon Hill praises the freedom and opportunities of the capitalist society of the U.S. in particular, which gives, according to Napoleon Hill, boundless opportunities for an individual who is able to think and grow rich.

I also recommend "The Road to Serfdom" by F. A. Hayek in addition to this book. Although "Think and Grow Rich" is a classical self-help book for a general reader while "The Road to Serfdom" is mostly academic, I think that both of them should be read.

This is the original classic personal-growth and wealth-building book that all the self-help "Guru"s have been copying and imitating. Buy this and learn from the original. Buy this and learn the classic techniques the new-age thinking was built on, and that the "New-Wage" hucksters imitate without crediting it.

OK, as the Author, it is only fitting if i write the first review!

Words are energy and energy effects matter. Your words you speak every day is shaping and forming and effecting the matter around you. By the end of this book, you will affect the matter around you just as intense as a microwave effects water; energy affecting matter.

There is so much more going on in the realm of the invisible than there is in the visible realm. There are more "things" in the antimatter world than in this physical world of matter than we can perceive. God has given us the ability to operate in this realm or kingdom.

There are things in God and in this world that we know not of. There are limitations set by humanity that must be unveiled in order to progress in all aspects of your life. Everything that is created in this physical kingdom was first existing or made in the spiritual realm.

The Matrix. Have you seen it?

Your life and the world you live in is much more like the matrix than you imagine (no pun intended!) What if this earth, the people on it, the events that we perceive to be real, and even our feelings were nothing more than an immense hologram? If everything that is, was, and is to be; and if God knew you before the foundations of time itself, could that indicate that you were created before you were here?

"Everything is in the mind. That's where it all starts. Knowing what you want is the first step toward getting it." (Mae West)

What we perceive as reality is only a canvas waiting for us to draw upon it any picture we want. Anything is possible!

"People with goals succeed because they know where they're going...it's as simple as that." (Earl Nightingale)

In order for you to get what you want in life, you must have a clear vision of what you want, where you want to go, what or who you want to be

In the book, Unleash Your Vision, You will learn how to uncover a plan and goal for your life that was designed especially for you even before you were born! Learn how to take that plan, which is already a deep desire inside you and manifest it into reality!

OK, as the Author, it is only fitting if i write the first review!

Words are energy and energy effects matter. Your words you speak every day is shaping and forming and effecting the matter around you. By the end of this book, you will affect the matter around you just as intense as a microwave effects water; energy affecting matter.

There is so much more going on in the realm of the invisible than there is in the visible realm. There are more "things" in the antimatter world than in this physical world of matter than we can perceive. God has given us the ability to operate in this realm or kingdom.

There are things in God and in this world that we know not of. There are limitations set by humanity that must be unveiled in order to progress in all aspects of your life. Everything that is created in this physical kingdom was first existing or made in the spiritual realm.

The Matrix. Have you seen it?

Your life and the world you live in is much more like the matrix than you imagine (no pun intended!) What if this earth, the people on it, the events that we perceive to be real, and even our feelings were nothing more than an immense hologram? If everything that is, was, and is to be; and if God knew you before the foundations of time itself, could that indicate that you were created before you were here?

"Everything is in the mind. That's where it all starts. Knowing what you want is the first step toward getting it." (Mae West)

What we perceive as reality is only a canvas waiting for us to draw upon it any picture we want. Anything is possible!

"People with goals succeed because they know where they're going...it's as simple as that." (Earl Nightingale)

In order for you to get what you want in life, you must have a clear vision of what you want, where you want to go, what or who you want to be

In the book, Unleash Your Vision, You will learn how to uncover a plan and goal for your life that was designed especially for you even before you were born! Learn how to take that plan, which is already a deep desire inside you and manifest it into reality!

This book is transformatinal. It is a good read for anyone seeking to achieve their goals, dreams and visions. Simple and straighforward.
it is and investment... Get it, you won't be sorry!

I thought this audio was excellent (BUT: it will only play on my computer, I tried every cd player in my house).Also, there is no chapter 5. So, I don't know if it was a verbal/written mistake, or if there is an actual chapter missing. But the info is great, it takes visualization to a whole new level. I recommend it for everyone- especially young people, so they understand early on- that you think about, manifests!

Eventhough this is a slim volume of only 95 pages,the ideas contained in this book must be carefully mulled in the mind and understood. Once these ideas are properly digested then it seems such a simple thing to do. In Chapter 8, Miss Behrend discusses why she took up mental science. She says "My initial impulse toward the study of Mental Science was an overwhelming sense of loneliness." Isnt this true for us all? This book is a gold mine. Study it and Study it again. It will surely reshape your life.
Devorss publications has a new edition and is available at amazon otherwise you can purchase it at their website at devorss.com

Before there was Shakti Gawain, there was Genevieve Behrend. Here the principles of visualization and the harnessing of your own mental power is clearly laid out for you to follow. An amazing book - I highly recommend it.