Baker Books

The poetry in this book is stunning. Two of Baker's favorite poets are Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman, and it really shows. The language is tight and flowing and beautiful, and his poetry addresses many different issues: ADHD, cancer, environmental ruin, etc, in a story format.

...And I read a lot of books. If you are looking for a book of poems by a smart, humane, passionate poet, here's the book you need to read. If you're tired of the pretentious incomprehensible word constructions of the hip ironic poets, read these poems instead. If you like poetry that's both musically rich and emotionally adult, complex and yet precise, here's your book. The poem "Hyper," about his daughter's diagnosis of ADHD, is by itself worth the price of the book. I'll be reading this collection for years to come.

James Boice does a terrific job in explaining the needed transformation of the Christian's mind. He explains the why we should want to be transformed and what we are to be transformed from and into. He does a great job of defining a worldly view of life and how to obtain a biblical view of life. He is up front and accurately protrays reality with documentation. Our churches need this teaching! Recommended.

This is a relatively short study, but Dr. Boice hits the nail on the proverbial head with this book, as it relates to the whys and wherefores of Romans 12:1-2, where the Scripture teaches us not to be conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of the mind. It's a good beginning, but not a comprehensive one, and for the concept, it's an excellent start. He focuses on keeping the mind sharp and Christ-centered, always stressing that our minds should be open to the Spirit of God by way of the Word of God teaching us what our minds should hold. This is not a confrontational or controversial approach, but an intelligent overview of a much needed study in today's church. Recommended.

This handbook is a very useful resource for those utilizing the MLA format. I would encourage all writers to purchase the book.

This book is excellent for anyone utilizing the MLA writing style format. It is a condensed format of the official manual...it even provides a way to set up the computer for proper formatting! I would highly recoommend this to anyone who might be required to use the MLA format. Thank you very much for making my life with MLA easier!!!

Carson wrestles with the exegesis of the important last four chapters of 2 Corinthians.

This is generally assumed to be a separate and fourth letter of Paul to the Corinthians, besides the third one that brought sorrow to them (which has not survived time). This letter's tone is harsh whilst also famous for Paul's boast to humility. Paul's defense of his apostolic authority takes central stage in this part of the Bible, for even then there were those who limited his authority or claims to apostleship. So Paul's character was put to the utmost test from within the fledgling Church.

The major exegetical thrust is directed toward the 'super-apostles'. Their introduction to the Church was then by all means, an unwelcome one, yet today we appreciatively refer to Paul's way of handling the tough issue of the 'hyper-pneumatics'. The letters to the Corinthians never were normative, but corrective letters to a troubled Church.

'We shall learn too, that individual Christians and local churches alike must take responsibility for the styles of leadership they follow.' pg 40

'The astonishing thing about Paul's preaching is that although his message was a stumbling block to Jews and nonsense to Gentiles, both Jews and Gentiles were being converted.' pg 60

'Moreover, Jesus' teaching is in reality a condemnation of judgmentalism, not an invitation to vacuous moral indecision. It is quite impossible for either an individual or a church to make no judgments...Neither...can avoid responsibility by refusing to make judgments; for that very refusal is already a judgment, an evaluation of commitments, strategies, priorities and competing truth claims.' pg 70

'Unfortunately, the Corinthians were so seduced by the credential-waving false apostles that Paul is forced to use even stronger language and admit that he would not dare use their procedures of extravagant self-glorification.' pg 82

'The boasting of the false apostles at Corinth was deeply improper. Boasting is irretrievably bound up with the past, whereas the truly fruitful servants of God keep looking to the future.' pg 87

Carson's work engages with the problems of authority and gospel-truth sanctioned by God - in this way it aligns well with the masterful work of John Howard Schutz: 'Paul and the Anatomy of Apostolic Authority.'

'Faith boasts not in itself or any other human achievement but in the grace of Christ alone.' Cornelis P Venema 'Always Reforming' pg 298

This book by Carson deals with the great need of the church today:
following the example of Paul in Christ, a command to all believers stated many times and in many ways to all believers in the word of God. This book, perhaps more than any other study of Pauline theology or his writings, exposes the goal of a true servant of God: the meekness and kindness of Christ, with a God-infused desire to obey Christ, to suffer for Christ and to boast in Christ and His word for His glory alone. YOU MUST BUY THIS BOOK AND READ IT FROM COVER TO COVER. GET ON YOUR KNEES AND PRAY THROUGH IT; YOU MUST TRUST GOD THROUGH HIS SPIRIT TO TEACH YOU IF YOU WANT TO BE USED OF HIM FOR HIS GLORY AND NOT FOR SELF. MAY THE LORD SEND FORTH HIS SERVANTS, WILLING TO SUFFER FOR HIS SAKE, TO TAKE COMFORT IN HIM AND HIS WORD ALONE.

I was pleasantly surprised to see several of my toy concepts presented in Ms. Baker's book, "Modern Toys". As Vice President of Product Concept & Development for Creative Playthings of CBS Toys, in the late 70's, when the broadcast giant also delivered quality educational and learning toys and games, my group birthed what I now frequently grace the tables of flea-markets and yard-sales. One series, "Block Family", is represented in the "Who-Sit?" category, to which I quickly responded with patent details for Linda's "next book", which I sincerely hope she may produce. I grew up with many of the classics in her array, and applaude her for preserving, at least in print, memories for millions of youngsters, of a more simpler period in childhood-Americana.

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This book has a selection of toy pictures from all the big toy manufactuers, with an extensive section on Fisher Price, both for little people and their earlier push toys. A great book to go to for reference when I am checking on a set's piece count or number. The color pictures are wonderful, but coverage can be spotty....that is, not all toy manufacturers and their lines are as fully represented as I would like them to be. Nevertheless, this is one of my main toy reference books. Feel free to email me if you would like to know how well a certain manufacturer is represented, and I will be happy to look it up for you.

The words in this book touched me precisely where I needed to be touched. The lush photographs were an added bonus. I started each day with a devotion from this book and a cup of coffee. Delightful! I've given several copies to friends.

These 365 devotions address real-life challenges and hit the mark every time. Warning: They're addictive. I couldn't stop at one a day.

This book of poetry was written truly from the heart. Stephanie Baker will bring out all your emotions when you read her poems. This is a must have for your library. A real "go to" when you want to delve into your inner emotions.

I have read and re-read the beautiful poetry contained in this book. The author draws you in to her world through her words enabling you to feel her pain, her sadness and her joy. I love the emotion she brings to the page and the raw form of her work. This book is a must read for poetry lovers.

This book is a must read for poetry lovers. This author's poetry causes you to reflect on how you veiw life. Do you see the good or the bad. Do you take the high road or the low road. Do you appreciate the beauty around you or does it pass you by. Reading her poems is a great way to start your day.

This author's poetry touches the soul. She makes you stop and ponder what really counts in this life. Her poems have you asking yourself if you are one that looks at the good in this life or the bad. Do you take the high road or the low road. Do you see the brightness or the gloom. For peotry lovers this is a must read book.

Anyone seriously involved with sports or athletic related ministries should appreciate the historical perspective given in Muscular Christianity. Church & denominational leadership can also benefit from studying the dynamics between sport and evangelism provided here. This is not an easy read as it has the feel of a text book, however it is well worth the effort.

Tony Ladd and James A. Mathisen provide great insight into the sometimes rocky marriage between sport and evangelical Christianity. The plans and efforts of some of the greatest contributors to the development of sport in America--Amos Alonzo Stagg and James Naismith among them--are chronicled, and the serious reader will learn how evangelicals have attempted to link their love for Christ with their love for sport. The authors also challenge the reader to consider the future of this relationship in their "Afterword." The book is extremely thorough and well-researched, and the result is an intriguing, thought-provoking account of 100 years of muscular Christianity.

Nate is a great detective and depends on his dog to help him solve cases. But Sludge is lost inside a department store, and this time Nat's on his own in solving the case of a missing best friend. Can Nate think like a dog to solve the case?

Nate the Great is a detective and a guy known for being able to find lost things or solve mysteries. However, in NATE THE GREAT AND THE BIG SNIFF, Nate experiences his most personal mystery of all when Sludge, his dog, detective partner, and best friend, ends up lost in Weinman Brothers, Nate's favorite store. Since no dogs are allowed in the store, Nate has to leave Sludge outside. Nate goes inside to buy a gift for Sludge and has to stand in a really long line. Worried about his doggy partner, Nate goes back to the entrance to check on Sludge and finds that Sludge is gone!

Marjorie Weinman Sharmat is the author of over twenty Nate the Great adventures, including NATE THE GREAT STALKS STUPIDWEED, NATE THE GREAT AND THE BORING BEACH BAG, NATE THE GREAT AND THE HALLOWEEN HUNT, and NATE THE GREAT AND THE MUSHY VALENTINE. She has written dozens of books for young readers. She named Nate the Great after her father. Her books have been named as Children's Choice books and Junior Literary Guild selections, and been picked as Books of the Year by the Library of Congress.

NATE THE GREAT AND THE BIG SNIFF is written as a chapter book, something the last few books in the series have changed to. The change is welcome because the chapters provide brief bits that can be read while on the go, and they all end up with cliffhanger endings that make the young reader want to pick the book up again or the young listener want to sit down and hear more. As always, the author presents a very real mystery with very real possible solutions before ultimately solving Nate's latest case. The usual cast of Annie and Fang and Rosamond show up in the story, and Claude puts in an appearance to round out the neighborhood. The way that all of the group bands together to help Nate find Sludge is really great and heart-warming. Over the years, Nate has been bothered by these people, or presented hard mysteries by them, and it's good to see that they help him out when he needs it, and that they actually care about Sludge. When the case is finally solved, Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Mitchell Sharmat reveal that Sludge is every bit the detective that Nate is. The full color illustrations by Martha Weston are detailed and expressive. This is a truly great book for young readers and parents who love to read aloud to pre-readers.

Young readers will enjoy the whole Nate the Great series because the tales are told in a familiar fashion and involve a solid cast of characters that return book after book. These books are also some of the best to choose for read-alouds to pre-readers or for the last story before bedtime because they can be read in just a few moments. The Nate the Great mysteries are fun and addictive for both parent and child.