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If you're getting a little bogged down with tomes of the Clancy and Koontz ilk, this is a wonderful, refreshing change of pace. At just over 200 pages, the story breezes along. Which is amazing with all the ground that's covered. The distance from the plains of Colorado to L.A. and back, in fact. Sex, booze, jazz, joints, shrinks, hookers, thieves, bums, con men, philosophers, hot cars and more.
Those familiar with Bender's columnar work (newspapers--not a phallic reference) know of his ability to combine humor and poignancy. What man hasn't--in reality or fantasy--hit the road in pursuit of that perfect woman? Hero Hooter Pridley lets us vicariously relive that experience, while we admire his resourcefulness, envy his hedonism, and laugh at what a doof he is. My vote for his best piece of philosophy?: "I don't need a road map to tell me where I've been".
You should put JUNE on your calendar.

Very Funny and light hearted. I'm a native of Sterling, Colorado, so I was curious about a book whose main character was from Sterling, Colorado. A good summer read.

Tony has written the great American novel.
The hero, Hooter is not only a gunslinger with ammo
but knows how to maintain that aura of mystery
so no woman can resist him. A must for summer reading.
Can NOT wait to see the movie.

This book was a real surprise to me. I basically bought it because the cover
and premise looked intriguing. But it's much better than that. This Tony Berg, the author,is very funny and original (the real thing) and the story just hums along. The main character,Hooter, is a scream and has a truly original voice-- sort of like Forest Gump with a few extra IQ points. Sort of a picaresque tale of one man's search for the his perfect woman ( think Pamela Anderson with a few less IQ points) and the
lessons learned along the way-- but don't miss it. It's a little like Dave Barry-- only funnier.Can't wait to read more of
this guy-- It's a wonderful summer read!

Reviewed by Cherie Fisher for Reader Views (8/08)

Are you one of those people who are thinking about living a more spiritual life but do not know how to go about it? Then this book is definitely for you. A person new to the spiritual path as well as a person already well into their journey would benefit from reading this book. The author knows the topic well as she has spent the last thirty years studying the subject.

The author, Chariss K. Walker, truly understands that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. God wants to give us what we want but it is our humanness that often precludes us from asking the right way for something or understanding God s response when it is given. The first section of the book lays the foundation of spirituality by exploring what spiritual laws really are.

The second section of the book delves into the different spiritual laws. These fourteen laws include the laws of oneness, vibration, attraction, action and very importantly the law of forgiveness. It is very important to read and understand all of the laws as they build upon each other.

The third section explores how to put the spiritual laws into practice. This can be done through prayer, meditation, thanksgiving and visualization to name just a few. A combination of these practices will also strengthen what you are looking to accomplish. Chapter Thirty was particularly valuable as it discusses how this information can be beneficial to you.

I really enjoyed every aspect of this book. The author's approach was easy to read and comprehend; it drew me in from the first page to the very end. The quotes and affirmations used were inspiring and relevant to the topic at hand. Make a Joyful Noise" by Chariss K. Walker is an excellent resource for anyone who is on the spiritual path or contemplating it.

Chariss Walker's new book, Make a Joyful Noise , is aptly described in the subtitle: Searching for a Spiritual Path in a Material World: A Book of Hope. Ms. Walker's goal is clearly to help individuals sail a straighter course through today's seas of spiritual confusion and improve their lives. While Make a Joyful Noise has a very strong Deist and Christian focus and relies heavily upon biblical wisdom and direction, Walker does make an effort to be as inclusive as possible within those parameters, and stresses at several points in the text the need to respect the faith of others. As it says on the jacket: "Chariss Walker uses liberal Biblical references to explain Spiritual Laws, their relevance in your life and how to put them into practical use without destroying your present convictions." She is also spiritually eclectic in her selection of fine quotes throughout the book, including for example, snippets of Zen Buddhist wisdom, and a quote from the Bhagavad-Gita.

Distilling the wisdom of the ages into an easy to understand self-help book on spiritual growth is an extraordinarily ambitious task, and that makes it interesting to see how she goes about it. And Ms. Walker does take an interesting approach, marshaling her personal beliefs to shape and buttress the text, but also striving to be inclusive and allow for some imaginative flexibility as she strives to create a book which will appeal to those whose faiths may differ subtly or substantially from her own.

She proceeds toward by this goal by identifying herself and her prospective readers as "seekers," and by laying out a series of Spiritual Laws which each seeker is invited to follow. These laws, each encompassing a mini-chapter, include the laws of Oneness, Vibration, Attraction, Polarity, Action, Rhythm, Cause and Effect, Asking and Receiving, Increase, Compensation, Transmutation, Relativity, Reciprocation, and Forgiveness. These laws, she believes, are anchored in science and natural law as well as God's will. The laws are supplemented with examples from real life and a large number of intriguing quotes. After describing the laws and the principles behind them, she provides seekers with a toolkit for moving forward. The tools include: Prayer, Meditation, Thanksgiving, Praise, Affirmations, Visualization, Dreams, Miracles, Light of The World, and Angels.

This book is worth reading just for the rich treasury of quotes it contains. In addition to many passages from the Bible, Ms. Walker cites diverse religious texts as well as a huge array of quotes from an amazing assortment of individuals, including: Aristotle, James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, Albert Einstein, Muhammad Ali, Billy Graham and Pliny the Elder. Joyful Noise concludes with two appendices: one containing a glossary of terms and one containing a list of recommended reading. Finally a set of endnotes provides a profusion of web links for those who would like to pursue some of these topics on the internet.

Individuals, especially Christians, interested in seeking a clearer path to spiritual growth are sure to enjoy this thoughtful and serious book.

What an inspiration! Chariss Walker illustrates for us The Spiritual Laws and how we can put them into practice. Quotes of wisdom from biblical and other sources support her points and are supremely motivational! This is one book to read over and over again....

"What you desire to receive is the very thing you should give away." ~ pg. 111

"Make a Joyful Noise" is an intriguing book that will be appreciated by seekers looking for ways to live a more spiritual life. Chariss K. Walker has studied sacred texts for over thirty years and she presents biblical references to back up all her wonderful insights. She believes that we are divine beings of light having an earthly experience.

On this earth journey there is much to learn and many spiritual laws to take into consideration. Chariss K. Walker presents laws that deal with oneness, vibration, attraction, polarity, action, rhythm, cause and effect, asking and receiving, increase, compensation, transmutation, relativity, reciprocation and forgiveness.

The last third of the book is even more interesting with topics as diverse as dream interpretation and auras. After reading how to see my aura's color I was able to see a light green aura around my fingertips. This section of the book also explores prayer, meditation, praise, thanksgiving, visualizations, miracles and angels.

What I liked most about this book is the way it is written. While reading it is as if you are having a conversation with a trusted friend or advisor. In each chapter you may also discover something about yourself. What are your motivations when you make a request in prayer? I had never thought about the motivation behind the request but now that I understand how to pray more effectively I will definitely use the new information to see my prayers answered in new ways. There is also a great discussion about how your spoken words and thoughts can powerfully affect your life for the better. Your thoughts literally become your reality. This book will not only put you on a more spiritual path, it will help you realize your dreams.

"Make a Joyful Noise" is also filled with inspirational quotes and affirmations. The affirmations are especially helpful to encourage positive results in your life. I wrote out nine of the affirmation that I thought would help me in my life and I intend to read them often. Here is one example: "I now attract whatever is good, lovely, and peaceful in my life."

I have rarely enjoyed a book so much, this book is truly a comfort to the soul. The only disagreement I have with the author is about the existence of hell. She has chosen to ignore those verses in the bible while relying on many other verses to prove her points.

~The Rebecca Review

This book will change you life, Michelle approach to living from this state has transformed my meditation practice while at Work, car anywhere you simply turn with-in and remember the breath. The format ,writing is so easy to get you will have a practice down.

This book is the best spiritual food I have ever read.

This is one of the best books i have ever read on meditation !!! Michele makes meditation so easy !!! It is great for the person who is on the go and doesn't have the time to meditate for hours ... After just a few short minutes of doing just one of her meditations I feel a complete shift in my energy.A sense of calm and peace replaces the stress and anxiety i usually walk around with.Thank God for this book !!!! Its a life saver !!Its a tool I always carry with me !!! LB.

This book changed my life. Michele is an amazing meditation coach. Her clear instruction coupled with the power of meditation is a powerful tool for letting go of old patterns and coming into the present moment. Letting go of past events and not endlessly making lists of what will happen in the future were a direct result of reading this book. I am very grateful for the gift that she has given in this book, the gift of enjoying the present.

Michele Meiche's beautifully written and powerfully insightful book has shown me how to bring peace, a stronger sense of self, and appreciation for my life in a way that is down-to-earth and PRACTICAL! The greatest gift that Michele offers is the ability to incoporate these tools in a practical, relevant, and powerful way--EVERY DAY (holding true to the promise of the title). This book is small, but the information and tools are big and universal!

Since reading and applying the meditations, I'm much more centered and focused (so much so that friends and colleagues have made comments to be about it, often saying that "something is different"). Like many, I believed you must carve out a specific time, sit down, and meditatate for a prescribed period before experiencing any results. In the past, my meditation practices have faltered because my shedule was just too busy to ever find the "time". Michele's book helped me create a "customized" meditation practice--one that fits MY specific needs. Because of it, my life is MUCH richer.

One way the book has expanded my life is in the area of career and creative self-expression. I work in an industry that is incredibly competitive and can often tear away at one's self-esteem and worth. The meditations help me stay grounded and persevere in the face of "rejection." I've learned not to personalize what happens "out there" but to be in tune with my own "inner" landscape. I am much more empowered and clear on my self-worth, direction and purpose. With the help of this book, I now experience something that has often elluded me: INNER PEACE. I trust myself and my ability to create the life I want to live. I use her meditations to prepare for stressful meetings or presentations-- and that has made a world of difference in my career and relationships. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who is not interested in following any particular creed, dogma or religious affiliation (or spend hours in meditation) --but who IS interested in creating a meditaton practice and living from a more fullfilled, balanced, intergrated space.
In these fast-changing, ever-expanding times we certainly need the tools to balance and center ourselves. Michele's Meditation for EveryDay Living answers the call!

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.

This book is a gift! Buy it! It is packed full of tips and resources and websites and ideas and and and... It is really tough to tell you everything that is in here, but it is great!

I can do almost everything suggested and I will be increasing my bottom line and able to afford the ridiculously high price of gas again! Wow!

I really do recommend this book highly. Especially for the price! Oh my gosh, it is a gift!

* Anybody who need an extra income without needing to quit current job, this book is a must.
* Now I have 7 more ways to make extra income for my family. Thanks!
* With the increasing in gas petrol nowadays, I can feel secure as I have an extra income just to cover it.

This book is a sign of the times. Everyone needs a little bit of help making ends meet. With the rising gas prices, credit crush and the like, living only on one regular paycheck just isn't cutting it. These ideas are real, the resources are real and the fact that it is practically being given away reinforces Thornton/Craig's desire to help stimulate the economy by empowering everyone!

It is a great resource containing great resources.

THE ATTRACTION FACTOR is a great read if you want romance in the true essence of the word. Julie and Marc are a wonderful addition to great lovers of our time. When Julie gets the job through her firm, she has no idea that the love of her life is her new client. When she goes to his (fabulous) bookstore, she is thrilled to see the focus of her high school desire. It must be destiny that the one man in her life to lead to her consult with the result of a magazine test "The Attraction Factor" has reappeared in her life. Add a gaggle of do gooding friends and family and you've got one heck of a read. Ms. McDavid is destined for good things in the world of romantic fiction.

Julie Gates couldn't believe her eyes when she arrived at the bookstore that was her next client. The owner was none other than Marc Johnson, her old English high school teacher. Julie, a senior tax consultant with a prestigious CPA firm, owned her own home and was raising her 14-year old brother while her parents dealt with her dad's multiple sclerosis. The only thing missing in her life was a man. Marc. Marc couldn't believe his eyes when his former student walked into his shop, stated she was his new tax advisor and waited to see his books. Going through his personal stuff, looking at his bank account, checking his credit cards--it was just all too much. And from what he remembered of Julie Gates, she had been a real airhead in his class. Marc could not reconcile his memories of Julie in high school with the poised, professional young lady standing before him. But there was something about herthe attraction factor. This well-written, comedic look at an uptight, overachiever trying to deal with a slightly kooky CPA from his former life is romance at its best. Cathy McDavid adds a twist to this tale of a high school crush on a teacher becoming a wonderful reality by adding an adolescent youngster into the picture who ends up helping the hero and heroine get together. The sexual tension is high, the sex sizzles and the mental flogging done by our uptight hero is downright hilarious at times.

I thought from the cover that this book would be funny, and I was right. Marc and Julie are reacquainted after ten years apart and has Julie ever changed. Marc doesn't know what to make of this former airhead now turned CPA. She's nothing like the girl he once knew, and his heart can't take it.

Once Julie sets her sights on Marc, it's a done deal. He may resist, but he'll go down eventually. Fast, funny, sexy, and surprisingly touching at times, this is a great book. I read it all in one sitting - that's the best compliment I can give.

Let's face it, "The Secret" is an interesting movie and book, but Rhonda Byrne, the director/author, is a newbie when it comes to the new thought movement. Alexandra Bruce provides the historical context for 'The Secret' and explains the philosophy of the key people whose work Rhonda used in making her film.

After you read this book, watch "The Secret" again and you'll be amazed how much more you get from it. Highly recommended!

This is an extremely well written and fascinating study of the many teachers and gurus that went into the making of the secret.
what is even more inspirational is the actual story of how the secret got made from it's grass roots beginning to the tipping point superseller it became.
I definatley will explore some of these teachers and workshops on my own after reading this book. How can you go wrong?
Great work Ms. Bruce.An Excellent read; I will highly recommend it.

T. Shafer

Alexandra Bruce wrote a really great companion book here! I think anyone who has read The Secret must buy this book!

Chemical Attraction is an erotic adventure novel centered around a doctor's isolation of the human pheromone cell. Chemical pheromones have long been observed in insects and small mammals for a variety of tasks; marking trails, attack and aggression, mimicry for the purpose of luring, and attracting sexual mates. However, they have never played a substantial role in human activity. But in Chemical Attraction, Dr. Wellman discovers that the pheromones present in humans are primarily dormant, and knowing this, sets out to discover a way to turn them `on'.
The story is fun, exciting and moves quickly, has several interesting sub-plots and is very well written.

Chemical Attraction is an ... adventure novel centered around a doctor's isolation of the human pheromone cell. Chemical pheromones have long been observed in insects and small mammals for a variety of tasks; marking trails, attack and aggression, mimicry for the purpose of luring, and attracting ... mates. However, they have never played a substantial role in human activity. But in Chemical Attraction, Dr. Wellman discovers that the pheromones present in humans are primarily dormant, and knowing this, sets out to discover a way to turn them `on'.
The story is fun, exciting and moves quickly, has several interesting sub-plots and is very well written.

Chemical Attraction is an erotic adventure novel centered around a doctor's isolation of the human pheromone cell. Chemical pheromones have long been observed in insects and small mammals for a variety of tasks; marking trails, attack and aggression, mimicry for the purpose of luring, and attracting sexual mates. However, they have never played a substantial role in human activity. But in Chemical Attraction, Dr. Wellman discovers that the pheromones present in humans are primarily dormant, and knowing this, sets out to discover a way to turn them `on'.
The story is fun, exciting and moves quickly, has several interesting sub-plots and is very well written.