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This book is Multi-layered and fascinating. Heartily recommend The Creative Process to anyone who is willing to reach beyond the race mind and consider freedom, joy, light, life, love, peace, power, truth, and beauty. Try this mindset on--it works!

Though first published back in 1915, this comparatively short work has inspired philosophers and thinkers since its first appearance, and has been cited by many as their insight and inspiration. Frederick Bailes, to take just one example, said that the application of Troward's insights enabled him to overcome a supposedly "incurable" disease (diabetes).

What is so important about the Troward insight? Essentially, Troward was a judge who applied rigorous logic and the evaluation of evidence to understand the way the universe came into existence, and how it works. He demonstrates that, as neither matter nor energy could (in themselves) have initiated the design process, there must be a creative inspiration - this may be called God, though Toward prefers "Spirit". A later readership might call it "the cosmos". The name doesn't matter - the principle is that of a guiding and designing intelligence, essential to the creation of a logical universe.

From this, Troward argues, it follows that the process of creation must be one of thought - the universe was created by the application of rational design to the static elements of matter and energy. From this, it follows that we should employ the same design process to achieve our objectives, whatever these may be.

I'm sure that I've not explained this very well, but hope that this will get you thinking. Read this book. Not only can it change lives - better yet, it can show you how, and why, the change process operates.

This book is great. I bought this book as it was recommended by the famous author Ernest Holmes, who also writes on this topic. In fact, Troward's writings influenced Ernest Holmes and the Science of Mind movement. Holmes was able to put Troward's principles to the test and he was able to cure people of illness by mental treatment or what he calls "making a demonstration".

When I bought this book, I thought the early 1900s language was a little hard to read. But one day I was really bored and I read it, and it actually was very inspiring. His ideas and principles he puts forth about Truth, God, Mind, Love, Light, Peace etc, are truly amazing, and they really makes sense! As you read towards the back of the book, more and more wow principles are put forth by Troward. He suggests that most religious people are talking about the eternal heaven to go after this life. Yet he correctly asserts that heaven is a state of consciousness and conditions where we experience Light, Joy, Peace, Abundance etc in our life now. And since heaven is eternal, that means it is past, present and future and forever. Then it must be already here now - unless we do not know how to access that infitine givingness and love of God. We do not need to delay a heaven of joy, love and abundance like most religious teachers claim. And he goes forth to tell you how you can access that, and explains why it is so. And that is how Ernest Holmes could use these principles and treat people to have perfect health and abundance.

Lastly, different from other books which teach about "you must think of the things you want, not what you dont want". Troward goes one step further and teaches a way where you can only think about good things as REALITY.

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I found this book via the recommendation in Your Mind Can Heal You by Frederick Bailes. It's astonishing that it was originally published in 1915, because the ideas are quite contemporary. Thomas Troward (1847 - 1916) was an assistant commissioner and later divisional judge in the North Indian Punjab from 1869 until 1896. He wrote several small volumes that have had a profound effect on the development of spiritual metaphysics, in particular that of the New Thought movement, of which the teaching known as Science of Mind is Troward's most direct legacy. Unlike a lot of metaphysical authors who treat the personality/conscious mind as some sort of "necessary evil," Troward believes that the whole purpose of Life & Evolution is the further development of the personality in the self-contemplation of Spirit. His reasoning on the nature of Spirit (perfect Life, Light, Love, Power & Beauty) is very convincing as are all his arguments. I have only read it once but feel that a 2nd and 3rd reading is required to fully comprehend this marvelous and fascinating book.

This was a great book. Reading this was great.

Susan Vaughan has written a wonderful love story full of suspense and excitement. From the tantalizing first sentence to the heart-warming conclusion, this book sparkles with originality and sensuality. Dangerous Attraction demands a sequel. Here's hoping Ms. Vaughan's fans don't have to wait too long.

Susan Vaughan has written an intricate tale full of suspense, surprises, and the healing power of love. The emotional dilemma of her hero and heroine kept me glued to the pages. The wonderfully descrptive passages brought the Maine landscape to vivid life. I'm looking forward to more from the bright new star!

Like the dog she rescued from an animal shelter, Marie Claire Saint-Ange is wounded and fighting for her life. Suffering the grief of being widowed twice, and then surviving the death of her fiancé, Marie stands accused of murder. Nicknamed the Widow Spider, Marie hires Michael Quinn to prove her innocence. Little does she suspect he's actually a DEA investigator working undercover and is assigned to prove her guilty of not just drug running, but murder.

Called in from his camping retreat before the paperwork could be completed for his separation from the DEA, Michael only plans to investigate this case not offer protection for Marie. He'd been unsuccessful at preventing disaster before, and lacks the confidence to risk failure again. But as the animosity of the town stamps its impression, Michael soon comes to understand the danger Marie faces. Then an anonymous call come, warning that he's next. Suddenly Michael finds himself thrust into a dangerous attraction beyond his control, an attraction that could cost them both their lives.

Author Susan Vaughan masterfully creates a fast paced plot in DANGEROUS ATTRACTION that deftly weaves rich characterization with riveting suspense. With remarkable skill, Vaughan keeps the reader guessing as twists and turns lend this romance a roller coaster thrill ride of danger and desire. Tension, both of the physical and of the psychological varieties, never relents, thereby drawing the reader into a world of murder, betrayal and intrigue, as questions of loyalty and truth underscore the vicious circle of peril. Highly recommended.

Young Genna Whitworth and Eli Blaylock were told as children that they were wrong for one another. She was from wealth and he a poor Conch boy. Yet their friendship was fast until one violent night of fire and death tore them apart. Seventeen years later they are reunited under quite different circumstances. Genna flees from the unspeakable advances of her cruel brother-in-law only to be shipwrecked and rescued by the man she believd dead. As Genna slowly mends, she and Eli rediscover their past attraction, while he battles against honor in the matter of his fiancee, the daughter of his mentor and benefactor. Author Colleen Easton knows how to tighten the screws of her plot, how to box in her characters until the reader can't figure out how things can possibly work out. No predicable outcomes here, rather there are excellent twists and turns.

Set in the 1850's of Key West. Genevieve "Genna" Whitworth was from a Boston high class family. She met Eli Blaylock as a child. While her father studied the people and the area of the Indian Keys, Eli and Genna became friends. But a Seminole Indian attack changed it all. Neither knew if the other survived.

Almost twenty years later, Fate put them together again. Genna had been living with her married sister. Her brother-in-law, Professor Theo Drummond, was an author of natural histories. Genna received no credit for her amazing illustrations. She never minded. However, Theo began slipping drugs in her drinks and trying to seduce her. Once he all but succeeded. Genna did the only thing she could think of, she ran. She wanted to reach her brother, Hans. Instead, she ended up shipwrecked and badly wounded. Eli rescued her.

Eli had become a sea captain. His crew was in charge of the salvage operation. He was engaged to Abbie, who was from a prominent family in the area. Abbie took care of Genna as she healed. Eli and Genna still cared for each other and their attraction grew. Yet Eli believed Genna had abandoned him all those years ago and harbored hard feelings. He knew Genna was running from something or someone, but she would not share her fear. She became terrified when she learned Theo was en route to pick her up and take her home. Eli was determined to find out why.

**** That is the main plot. The author, Colleen Easton (a.k.a. Colleen Thompson) keeps the attention of the readers by slowly revealing the horrors of the Seminole attack on that fateful night so long ago. In addition, secondary characters seem to have lives all their own! A few extra plots roll in the background making the suspense build to an even higher pitch.

A seductive story that I highly recommend. This author is a gem! ****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch.

It was a time of racial unrest in Indian Key, Florida as the Seminole Indians, intent upon violence, swept through the settlement with fire and evil intent. Eleven-year-old Genna Whitworth shouldered the responsibility of her father's death that night, accepting the unending blame of her mother and sister. She didn't know her childhood friend Eli Blaylock survived, or that he also blamed her for that night. Years later, fate brings Genna and Eli together again, laying them at cross-purposes and tempting their hearts.

Jerimiah Hardy rescued the boy from a cistern, taking the twelve-year-old home to become part of his family. Eighteen years later Eli captains the wrecker that comes to the aid of a ship off of the Florida Reef. A woman, battered and nearly dead, captures his attention. Long ago he had decided that having answers to old questions would not matter anymore; that answers would only dredge up memories best left undisturbed. But Genna's presence stirs more than old questions for this man bound by honor and loyalty to marry another.

Author Colleen Easton pens an entrancing historical tale in DANGEROUS ATTRACTIONS. Easton's masterful storytelling sweeps readers away into a world by turns romantic and gritty, always compelling. A bird named Heathen, complex loyalties, and unexpected twists keep the plot moving along quickly, pulling the reader into an almost forgotten world torn by racial differences and rewoven by ethics and honor. From the moment their paths cross as adults, Genna and Eli are on a collision course with destiny, forced to deal the repressed secrets of the past and the dangers of the present. Their characters spring vividly alive with rich description and an impressive background. Secondary characters likewise sparkle, from the stolid Jeremiah and his secretive daughter, to Eli's entrancing first mate. DANGEROUS ATTRACTIONS comes very highly recommended.

Set in the Keys of southern Florida in the years of unrest before the Civil War, Dangerous Attractions is as verdant and steamy as the tropical islands about which it's written. A culture of taboos and prejudices direct the life choices and paths of its exciting and well-written characters.

Eli Blaylock, a Conch boy rescued at twelve after losing his father and brothers in a Seminole attack, strives to become worthy of acceptance, not only by his rescuer, Jeremiah Hardy, but also into the society which shuns his Bahamian bloodlines.

Genna Whitworth is plagued by the guilt of her perceived role in the death of her own father, lost in the same Indian attack. Marred both mentally and physically by the trauma, she has never married and has remained emotionally safe, hidden in a private world of her beloved wildlife drawings. But now, the greed and avarice of a wicked brother-in-law has threatened even that small security.

When a vicious storm and subsequent shipwreck throw Genna back into Eli's arms, the emotions, which boil to the surface every time the two old friends are close, jeopardize the honor and loyalty of both. Not only must this hero and heroine deal with the misconceptions of their shared childhood tragedy, but they must also face their current moral dilemma. Eli cannot go against his own pledge and the wishes of the now dying Jeremiah, a man who not only saved his life, but also educated Eli and helped him to start his own wrecker salvage business. Genna must, in turn, face her own sacrifices to regain her wavering self-respect.

Dangerous Attractions is a well-woven tale, a balance of honor and morality versus the desire for a lifetime of true love. But at what cost?

Colleen Easton has penned a story that tugs at one's heart while pulling the reader along through page after satisfying page. An eclectic and interesting cast of characters, including a foul-mouthed parrot named Heathen, each with their own issues, keeps the pace moving. A great read.

This is a great book, wonderful financial tips but also very good thoughts about living life to its fullest. Enjoyed it thoroughly.

This is a great read! I have over fifteen years of experience in the financial services industry and I finally found a book that I can share with others that helps people identify what is important and more importantly how to go out and get it! Implementation is 90 percent of the struggle and she does an excellent job of setting the foundation and showing how to get what you are looking for! This is a must read!

If you are looking to be happy in life and reach your financial dreams this is a Must Read.Janet has taken it to a New Level.It's not just about Money,It's about creating a Life of Happiness and Fulfillment.Never before have I read a book with such a Powerful and Positive Message.Janet Has Outdone herself...Destined to be a best seller!

Excellent book that gives a different look at what it takes to be happy with yourself and your situation.

Anyone who enjoys the road and its culture--past and present--will enjoy reading Fun Along the Road. It evokes great memories of those road trips of yesteryear. I own a lot of books on roadside Americana and have a few others by John Margolies. He is an excellent author and photographer. I highly recommend this book.

Margolies is a photographer, but he provides not just books of photographs but well-written contemporary history to go with them.

This book is about roadside attractions, some long gone, some still hanging on, and some thriving. It inspired me to spend two weeks driving all over Florida trying to catch some of these places before they vanish forever.

Miniature golf, a favorite subject of the author, gets special coverage.

This book and his previous Home Away From Home are inspirational if you travel and still fascinating if you don't.

John Margolies is a man with a passion for popular culture. Not only has he written this book but he's also written books on the American travel brochure, the roadmap, gas stations, motels, roadsigns and miniature golf. His books are a worthy addition to any library. Not only is he a photographer but he is also an excellent writer, with warmth and affection for his subject.

As a reader I could tell that the author loves the subject. He includes pictures most of the great tourist attractions and many of the not so great ones. This is a fun book to read. Not a heavy piece of reading - but very informative - from several angles - historical, business, and travel. I have read other books by the author and am impressed with all of them. The layout and art direction of the book serves the subject well. I can see this book going into more editions. The size of the book is swell - big enuf for big pictures - small enuf to handle in "tight spots."

I never expected a book written to counselors of women with SSA to be so compelling to a woman who doesn't have this struggle and isn't a counselor. I have been happily married for 40 years and read this book because of my acquaintance with the author. I found myself very moved by the compassion, honesty, and wisdom of Miss Hallman's approach to broken people. One senses a great respect from the author towards her clients and there is no "talking down" to them. All of us are broken in some way and ANYONE who reads this book will be moved by the desire to look inside and find that which makes us broken and then to see that healing and change are possible. I'm asking my husband to read this book as I feel it reaches beyond gender to the heart of us all.

I just received my copy of this beautifully written account of a therapist who speaks candidly about the women whom she counsels with same sex attraction as a part of their lives. All I can say is "WOW"! I am so pleased with her knowledge of this issue and that she speaks from her heart and experience. This is an extremely valuable literary work for anyone dealing with female same sex attraction in their own life or in the lives of people who they come in contact with. You will be very enlightened and given great wisdom from reading this book. It covers the many aspects of female SSA with love and a therapeutic perspective.

I would recommend this book to anyone who struggles with the subject of same sex attraction and loving those who are are gay. It is written with great compassion, knowledge, love and understanding. The spirit of the book is so well balanced, yet professional in respects to being a great resource for counselors. I would hope readers, with varying perspectives on this subject, would read it with an open mind and heart. I commend the author.

I made a brief mention of this book in a review I recently wrote of Anne Paulk's book, "Restoring Sexual Identity." I promised to read this book and comment on it. I have read it and I rate it a valuable resource, full of insight and the author's considerable experience in counseling women struggling with same-sex attraction.

The case studies Hallman cites are very helpful and compelling. She goes farther and gives some very helpful exercises that I have not seen anywhere else. Counselors have needed a resource like this for some time. There are too few who know how to deal with female SSA issues. The vast majority of resources are directed toward male homosexuality issues.

I will be recommending this book to all the women counselors I know, as well as to the president of the American Association of Christian Counselors. It also will be an indispensable tool for those like me who have overcome SSA and wish to help others who are struggling through small recovery group work.

My one concern is with Hallman's decision to continue to work with women who wish to have their same-sex attraction affirmed. While these women are deserving of counsel for other issues, I am not sure Hallman does not send the wrong signal about the destructiveness of their choices. No one can be forced to change, and I agree that all women must be treated with dignity, regardless of their sin struggles. But we are already bombarded with too many mixed messages from the media, gay activists and their medical establishment minions to not be very clear about the consequences of sinful and unhealthy behaviors. It's one thing to judge; it's another to provide wise and truthful counsel that is nourishing to one's soul. The door must be left open, but if someone shuts down the process of repentance and healing, the Christian counselor is left with few options in moving forward. "Faithful are the wounds of a friend." I'm glad my counselor made that quite clear to me years ago.

I laughed out loud so many times reading this book. I'm glad to see someone was finally able to catch Sissy Mae. Mitch and Sissy Mae are
two troublemakers who are great together. I just wish the author had
gone into a little more detail about this "power" that Sissy Mae is suppose to have.

Following the wedding of her brother (see THE BEAST IN HIM), werewolf Sissy Mae Smith and lion shifter Mitch Shaw slept together. However, they agree the next morning their friendship is not worth risking due to an attraction.

When he is hurt by a bounty hunter, Sissy Mae takes him to her Tennessee pack to heal and keep safe; as no one messes with a Smith especially in Smithtown. However, as the two shapeshifters struggle to stay apart, his enemies come for him as they know who he is and her Pack males, showing some guts, begin to sniff them out from a distance. Mitch is an undercover cop ready to testify in court against his former associates who want him dead for his betrayal of their code and before he can send them up the river.

Shelly Laurenston's latest Smith shapeshifter romantic fantasy stars kick butt Sissy Mae and the only known male besides perhaps her dad not afraid of her bite and bark; as it takes the heart of a lion to go one on one with her. Although readers will need a scorecard to keep track of who's who in the extended Smith world (the family reunion would fill up Titan Stadium), fans will enjoy the MANE ATTRACTION, a battle between two superheavyweights in heated love.

Harriet Klausner

Sissy Mae has been a ton of fun - and that she got her own book, with plenty of appearances by other characters.... wheeeee

Now I want something done w/ Kenshin :)

I LOVE SHELLY. I was really looking forward to this next installment of her Pride/Pack books. She did not dissappoint me. I haven't laughed out loud so many times while reading a book in a while. If you love snappy one liners, irreverent characters all over the place, smokin sex scenes, and more laughter, then The Mane Attraction is for you.

I didn't know a lot about manifestation before I listened to Zen on these CD's. She was interesting to listen too but the material was really what I needed to make some major changes in my life. I am no longer struggling to "make" things go right. She has shown that my thoughts are energy and that energy in any form has power to change the world around me. Things happen in my life now like magic. I didn't know things could be so easy.
I would recomend these CD's for anyone.

If you've seen "the Secret" and want to know how to make all that stuff work in your own life, Zen DeBrücke will become a special and important mentor to you. I've met her in a couple workshops - and now through this excellent CD set - and was very impressed. At first I was resistant to "another new age workshop", since I've had my share of them already. But she put things into such clear, accessible language that I was blown away at the simplicity and "down-to-earth-ness" of her insights.

She has a different take on the "emotional guidance system", promoted by Abraham-Hicks. She helps you find your own IGS (internal guidance system) in your own body, and then gives you practical ways to use this as a compass in life upon which to base your decisions. From "which set of colored Christmas lights shall I buy" to "is this the right path for me in my life"; learning to recognize and trust your IGS can bring profound clarity and courage. And this 4-CD set is an excellent introduction (if you are new to it) and an excellent reminder and "personal coach" to help you live these important Life principles.

What I particularly like about Zen is that she is real. She is not a guru sitting on a pillow above the crown - she is full of energy, empathy and humanity and I find her very approachable, entertaining and right on the money when she talks to people about their stuff. Her ability to give you new perspectives is uncanny. Her approach is both practical and extremely heart-felt. She can be gentle and can also be "no bullshit" cut to the chase when she feels it's appropriate and you can handle it.

I guarantee you will enjoy meeting this woman and will come away from the experience having gained something of value for your life and Spirit. Check out her website AhumaInstitute.com for information on her and her work and to listen other free MP3 recordings of her speaking with real people. She also has an audio archive available to subscribers with over 65 hours of her humor, warmth, empathy and wisdom on a variety of topics from weight loss to how to be less controlling in relationships - well worth the price of admission!

I love this CD set and listen to it over and over again. Zen is fun to listen to. She tells great stories as well as presents powerful material. I have used this philosophy to create a stimulating new work situation. I find working with my Internal Guidance System as enabled me to stop worrying, as I receive guidance about what is right for me. I really like the Abraham-Hicks work, but this approach is simpler and more practical. It has literally transformed my life.

In the Power Manifestation CD set Zen talks about the Law of Attraction and it's many components, and she goes one step farther, she explains in clear detail how to "feel" your higher self speaking to you and guiding you every step of the way. She calls this your IGS or Internal Guidance System. What amazed me most is that as she tells us how to connect with it it was clear to me that it's there and it works!

Instead of just teaching to "state what you want and then feel good" she explains the subtle body reactions to thoughts and statements. Zen teaches that it's in the recognition and understanding of these signals that you are able to create the life you desire. No longer am I just making lists or writing my desires out, now I'm understanding the internal feeling I get as I do these things and know when a statement I make serves me, and when it doesn't - when I am in the flow and when I'm not. The IGS truly tells you whether you "feel good" at a vibrational level or not.

Zen is a wonderful teacher with interesting personal stories woven into her lessons. She discusses her own successes and struggles in an open, loving fashion. Her voice is soothing and caring, she truly is a pleasure to listen to. Most impressive of all, (many law of attraction teachers don't do this) she generously credits all the wonderful teachers who have helped her along her way!

Whether you have no knowledge of the law of attraction, are struggling to make it work for you, or, like me, think you've heard it all and there can't be anything new..... I believe you will benefit greatly (and learn some very critical "new things") from Zen's CD's. I know I have, and I've moved on to Zen's other teachings. I feel I've gained tremendous insight and value from them.

I will be on her waiting list for anything new she's offering.....

Strap down ALL of your senses and prepare for this ride! These sounds will take you on a trip. While listening I travel through fields of color and emotion, I feel myself moving closer to divine energy. This is not your average New Age CD. Matous has pushed the genre by intergrating new forms that must be heard to be believed. This music will revolutionize modern spirituality.

Wow. Travel without leaving the house! This CD is complex but soothing and feels like a gorgeous sound bath. Energizes the soul and the space it is played in. I am blessed to have experienced such music. I definitely recommend this CD, a must play!

This CD really packs a punch! I haven't even finished listening to it (just got it in the mail) and I love it! Seems like the notes are 'in tune' with the brain's frequency. Very hypnotic. Worth every penny. Do not let its simple packaging fool you. It delivers!

I am an individual who respects and defines music by the effect it has on the listener. I must say, with this music, its very simple. You go in expecting one thing, and you end up getting something you couldn't imagine.

Just Listen. Put it in your CD player and press play. Watch the effect it has on your emotions, psyche, dreams, and external life LONG AFTER the music stopped.

Just listen...thats it. You have no idea the ride you're in for.

This book is awesome! Keoi really helped me to understand my own psyche! I have always had trouble understanding how to listen to my own intuition. The book really goes into depth on what I needed to do to increase my own skills and I can't believe how easy it was after reading this. I am definitely recommending this to all of my family and friends! Keoi is a gifted and intuitive writer. I can't thank her enough for producing this book!

This book is a great starting point for everyone wishing to learn & understand more about how to "wake up" the latent psychic abilities that we all have within us.

Keoi writes straight from the heart with her own down to earth, "tell it straight" humorous style, whilst at the same time encouraging & supporting the reader every step along the way.

A gifted psychic herself, Keoi has provided numerous practical exercises & meditations to get you started & begin exercising your psychic muscle, which are all very ease to use & implement.

This is one of those books that will be well used by readers. The information in each chapter is followed by exercises to assist anyone wanting to explore and develop their own psychic abilities. It is written in clear and easily understandable format.
A welcome addition to any journeyer on the path of 'remembering' who they are.

If you are interested in exploring being more intuitive I highly recommend this book. It is a definate must have. Buy yourself a copy you will not be sorry you did.

Use the exercises in this book and discover your own intuition.