Barton Books

over the last 3 years, i have been more busy than every before and continually burned out. entering into solitude and silence as Barton outlines has given me such peace because this process allowed me to be more intimate with Jesus.

i can't recommend this book enough. everyone who follows Jesus needs to read it. i bought 2 so that i can lend them out.
much thanks to the author, Ruth Haley Barton: i can't wait to meet you in the Presence of our Father.

Very insightful book about learning how to rest and experience the presence of God. I am beginning to see how busyness inhibits my relationship with God and am making changes to increase times of solitude and silence which have been notably refreshing.

I was thrilled with the condition of the book I ordered! Like new!!!
Thanks.

Invitation to Solitude and Silence guides us through the journey of moving beyond the obvious and into a deep and meaningful relationship with God and with ourselves. Many of us are afraid of what the silence will bring, conjuring up those inner demons that we've tried to either bury or hide. But uncovering and facing these aspects of ourselves can bring healing and freedom. A great book that takes your hand and accompanies you along what can be a daunting, yet life changing discovery. Christian Meditation CD: Taking Control of Your Thought Life

What Does it Mean to be Silent? In this book the reader is taken though the steps, both physical and spiritual, in what it means to be silent before God. How do we get a clear mind? How do we respond to tiredness? How do we respond to our physical body so that our spiritual self may seek God? These are all questions taken and answered in this book.

If you'd like your child to actually read this book it may prove difficult. It's a very small version of the book including old English fonts, The s looks like f etc.

The 1777 Primer was the text for the children of Early America. The only book, besides the Bible, that was found in every home and used by every student. The alphabet, prayers and lessons were memorized and studied by all the grades from Kindergarten to six the grade.

The publisher has done an excellent job in reprinting The Primer. After reading the primer we bought seven copies for friends and family. I would like to see a copy in every home again.

Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God...the Lord's Prayer...the young Infant's or Child's morning and evening prayers...A Dialogue between CHRIST,Youth,and the Devil. The New England Primer, Improved for the more easy attaining the true reading of English. To which is added;The Assembly of Divines, and Mr. Cotton's Catechism.
Wow!
This was foundational material in the educational training of the Founding Fathers.
This is the foundation that God blessed in our nation's history. A totally opposite worldview was instilled in the youth of the past, as compared to what is taught today. What an amazing treasure this little book is.

This is a great reference book to help us learn what the first schools in America taught. This book is referenced in the The Truth Project by Focus On The Family which goes in to much more detail about where our school system started and where it is today. To see how Christianity started the American school system get this book and read it. Hopefully this will provoke more thought about why our government is taking/has taken Christianity out of American schools.

We heard about this small book and have now bought more than 30 or them. When we show it to our friends, they all want one. People have bought them for their children, grandchildren, and as gifts. It is the perfect illustration of the religious and Christian roots of our nation. It is incredible to think that this was a public school text! Buy it, and share it with your family and friends.

When my daughter was 3, I started reading these Raggedy Ann stories to her from the original book I had as a child. She so loved them I added Raggedy Andy Stories (new) and Stories from the Deep Dark Woods (also my own) to her nightly reading list. Yes, the stories are sweet and moralistic, and the original drawings are beautiful and full of sentimental memories, but what constantly astounds me is the way she has transferred these stories into so many aspects of her daily imaginative play. Did you know that dolls & toys really DO talk and move when she is away? And when one is on the floor in the morning, it is because it just didn't quite make it back on her bed in time. Hours are spent getting them positioned in vignettes where they can be happy and productive while she is at school. Even now that she is older and reads the books on her own, that belief is as strongly rooted as Santa. Any book that can inspire that level and quality of imaginary play not only is NOT old fashioned and outdated, but more timely than many publication out there today. And although she still adores Fairy Tales and many other fantasy related stories, these books are not fantasy to her. No other stories we have read have drawn out that level of continued imaginative interaction.

I'd have to agree that the stories are charming from an adult perspective. However, as in many pieces of classic literature the representation of the African-American maid "Dinah" working for a extra white family is pretty bad. In this particular collection Dinah appears only once, but there is an illustration replete with head wrap, laundry wringer, and extra large lips. Dinah is also the only character who gets the colloquial speech.."Jess lemme hang Miss Raggedy on de line in de bright sunshine foh haff an hour..". Since she only appears in one story it is avoidable - but it's there. Buyer beware.

My daughters, 5 and 3, enjoy listening to this CD of Raggedy Ann Stories, mostly on nights where they are too wound up and need a little more than their usual bedtime routine. The narrator has a pleasant, soothing voice that sounds like she could be Marcella's grandmother. The sweet and simple stories share values and lessons learned by the adventures of Raggedy Ann and her other dollie friends. This CD has inspired my 5 year old to pick out the classic Raggedy Ann books for read alouds. When asked what was her favorite story off of the CD, my daughter said, "They're all cute, but I like the one where Raggedy Ann helps hatch the baby chicks". We have both the audio Tapes (Raggedy Ann & Andy Stories) and this unabridged CD, and I prefer the CD's narrator.

These are well produced/read versions of the classic stories. A bit "old" for my 2 year olds, as it didn't hold their intrest as well as some others we have purchased. (Hence the 4 starts) I'd say it's a 5 star for older kids who may be familiar with the stories already.

NOTE: the age of the stories and the "mind set" from the time they were written may offend some, they are not the "Politically Correct" stories of today; can been seen as slightly racist, as are many stories from that time.

...then do your family the favor of buying and reading this book. The language is beautiful (especially compared to the garbage I see in so many children's books) and classic, but not dated. Oh, and my six year old girl and three year old boy are both rivetted when I read from this wonderful book. I would recommend you add it to your permanent collection.

This book is a must read! This is truly where our nation built the foundation to becoming the most sought after place to live. Liberal leaders are destroying the very foundation of the truly God given principles for laws, truth and morality. If the U.S. continues down the path, we are doomed. There needs to be a repentance of thinking of self and a return to humility and seeking God to be our guide. Look at the financial mess of 2008, all due to greed!

This very short book is just full on great facts regarding America's beginning. Separation of Church and State is addressed, as well as our founding father's beliefs. A very good book for a beginner's guide into true American history. Very good for those who went to public school like me and got the twisted, misleading version of American history.

This book was an inspiration. It taught me things that I either had forgotten or was never taught in school. I think every American should own a collection of books about our true American Heritage. Schools today don't seem to be teaching the WHOLE truth about our Nation's history. I have read this book with my children who are teenagers now, and there was so much in the book that has not been covered in their schools which are suppose to be teaching our children about American History! We need to continue to carry the truth about our heritage onto our children and grandchildren, so we don't lose who we are as a nation, as Americans! This book is a great start to doing this and a great addition to your American history collection.

This tells the foundation on which this country was built & without it America would never had succeeded as it did. Well now we are so far off from it & look at us now. We need to clean up our act & get back to the moral principles our founding father's fought and died for. They would be ashamed of us & all we don't stand for anymore. This little book should have to be read by every American & the politicians should have to memorize it. God Bless America

The first clue that Mr. Barton is telling the truth is the torrent of scathing reviews from the Secularists. I have personally reviewed the facts presented in Barton's books, and have found them to be not just factually accurate, but intellectually honest.

The first thing to remember about secular historicism, is that the facts don't matter, just the political agenda.

We Americans write our own history. And the chapters of which we're proudest are the ones where we had the courage to change. - Al Gore, Speech at the Democratic National Convention (28 August 1996)

This is not the most important book of our mighty religion and everyone should start the studying of Satanism from The Satanic Bible. Yet this book is quite entertaining to read and it is a good read, if you want to deepen your aspect and knowledge of Satanism, though for a small amount.

And this for the troll called god worshipper: You cannot even understand Satanism's philosophies, and you are judging the religion by the stupid anti-Satanism propaganda that xtianity keeps stuffing to everyone's head. And your so called ''book review'' stinks of fear and naïve mind.

Most Satanists, when asked for information about their religion, immediately suggest The Satanic Bible as a place to start reading. While this does contain the core beliefs and ritualistic practices, I think that Blanche Barton's "Church of Satan" makes a much better introductory book on the subject.

The great thing about this book is that it has a little bit of everything. This includes some biographical information on Church of Satan founder Anton LaVey, historical information of the Church, comments regarding the many later rival organizations that have come and gone, common questions (and popular misinformation) answered by LaVey, conducting rituals, gottoes, the 9 Satanic Sins, the 11 Satanic Rules of the Earth, and more. The appendix shows a hilarious sample of letters they've received over the years, plus lists of CoS-suggested books and movies (I've even created a website for that last category).

Despite being a CoS member, I didn't buy this book until last year. I had already read some of the material, such as the 9 Sins and biographical information, on the web. I assumed that the book wouldn't really tell me anything I didn't already know. However, I still found some parts of the book very insightful. I certainly gained some ideas after reading the chapters on the Grotto system and greater magic (ritualistic release). So in addition to being a great book explaining Satanism, I'd still suggest it to those who already are practicing Satanists. Barton packed a lot into this little volume. I give it 5 stars (and no, I honestly don't give that rating to each and every official CoS book).

I finished reading the book not too long ago. If your looking imformation of the Church of Satan and who the organization is ran, then this book is for you. If your looking for a book than gives extensive knowledge on Anton LaVey's life, then I reccommend Secert Life of a Satanist by Blanche Barton. The chapter I enjoyed most from the Church of Satan is the chapter the on Satanic Magic. Barton shares more about it than LaVey did in the Satanic Bible. In the chapter it talks about how Satanist's can use any of the rituals in the Satanic Rituals as a creative springboard for there own creative rituals.
I'd say anyone coming to Satanism for the first time still have the Satanic Bible, but if they want more insight and hear LaVey expand in areas he didn't in the Satanic Bible, then Barton's Church of Satan is worth buying.

To all of you christians, satanists, jews, moslems, and so on...
As an athist i believe i can say something here. To all of you christians just for your information, I enjoyed this book, not for the satanic massages he gives (oh my!) but for his knowladge, this book can (believe it or not), be just a reading book, I mean that all of you narrow sighted morrons, can read this and may be have a diffrent prespective on god and satan relationship. To satanists I say, here is anouther exellent book which you can enjoy-same to all others.

if your reading this, scroll down to "godworshipper"s review. its the funniest thing i have ever seen, i mean seriously...judgement day? were gonna burn in hell? sounds suspiciously like the terminator 2....i think

otherwise, good book, get it if you want to know more on the church of satan.

This small volume contains some of the most clever, funny and insightful material I've read in a long time. The old English style of writing adds to the charm of each little vignette. Anyone lookiing for some inspiration or just to have a smile put on your face should read Dr. Rosell's compilation.

Excellent book full of wisdom and inspiration. Also quite enjoyable. It's short chapters are easy to pick up and read even if you only have a few minutes available.

I ordered this book as a gift for my mom because of the reviews alone. I had never read it. When she started telling me about how wonderful it was, I made sure to read it while there but I disagree...it is MORE than wonderful! The language is old but charming. The way he refers to his granddaughter as the "daughter of the daughter of Ketura" takes some getting used to, but you can't help but smile. The outlook of the author gave me a new perspective on every day life, and he takes little things to a deeper level. The stories are short and captivating, so it is easy to read them in limited amounts of time. I recommend this book to anyone and will now have to purchase a copy for myself!

This is a wonderful book. I have read it at least 4 times over the past few years. Heartwarming stories that underscore values.

I am currently a student of Dr. Garth Rosell (the editor), and he begins each class period with a story from this book. Not only does it help us to ease into another day's studies, but it also reminds us to keep the right perspective on our lives. I absolutely adore these stories -- the archaic language used in the book actually adds a sense of grandeur to the otherwise simple tales, and has charmed me from the first sentence. I would highly recommend this book for pastors, teachers, and anyone who needs a short, lively pick-me-up during the day.

I was extremely impressed with this book. I have read the Sybex(waste of money) and New Riders(good book) books and found them both to pale in comparison to this cheap, complete, resource. I took both exams and obliterated them. This book is very thorough and graphic in its explanations of the topics. I would recommend this book moreso than any other book I have read on the subject. Even among the 14-Day Sams books, this ranks #1 in my opinion. It is much more informative than the Workstation book and covers the minor details that will be stressed on the tests.

I (hesitantly) bought this book as a last minute review type book. I couldn't believe how many questions on the NT 4.O Server exam this book helped me answer. It was very easy to understand and follow,& without all the unneeded fluff. This book is a must read for at least the Server exam. The cover does say it preps you for the Enterprise exam as well, but its hard to say how well, since I haven't taken that exam yet.

Great Book!! Got everything I needed to pass the Server exam with just 1/2 the pages of all those other prep Books. I hope Sam's continues the trend and produces equally good books for other MS exams.. HIGHLY Recommended!!! P.S The price (which I normally don't worry about)further makes this an outstanding buy.

I purchased this book after reading positive reviews about it. It was one of the most easy, down to the point books I've ever read. This book, along with Exam Cram got me through the Server exam with a breeze...

This is a decent introduction to TCP/IP networking with Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. It covers all the material needed to pass the corresponding MCSE exam.

The quality of the indivual chapter varies greatly, though, which isn't surprising as the book was written by four people.

The information in the book is mostly accurate, and it is clear that the material went through an editing process, but some problems remain. In particular, the use of the "%systemroot%" pointer is clearly wrong, and some of the answers to the exercises in the "Lab" section are inaccurate. Ah--the exercises! This is clearly the weakest part of the book that really needs to be revised. Too bad, especially for an exam preparation book. Language and style is another part that needs improvement.

An excellent reference for TCP/IP is Windows NT TCP/IP Network Administration (C. Hunt; O'Reilly)--not an exam preparation book per se, but it has all the material necessary to pass, and then some. For those of you who actually like reading, the writing style of this book is far superior to the one under review, which makes it a pleasurable experience to read.

I originally ordered this book to identify a theme by Chopin. I have found it and I am practicing it on the piano. I know that even 10,000 themes from the classical repertoire have to be discriminatory and that I won't find everything, but I am confident that this will be a useful reference work. I have not found anything like it in Italy.

The concept is terrific - to have at your disposal a way of identifying those famous classical music melodies that you know so well, but can't quite place.... And if you can sing it, you can identify it from the letter-sequences of notes provided. Great.

But there's nothing much in this book later than mid 1950s - which is a real pity. Classical music did not stop then, and I hope this great book will get the up-dating it deserves, one day soon.

If you can transpose a melody you hear into C major (or C minor, as the case may be), and you are any kind of semi-serious classical musician, GET THIS BOOK. My copy is almost 30 years old, and the binding is coming apart from frequent use. When you get a tune in your head, or hear one on the radio, and you can't quite place it ("let's see, that sounds like Mozart, but it could be Haydn..."), just brush off your music dictation skills, write down the theme in C, go to the back of the book, and look it up. "Dictionary" is not quite the right term for this work -- it's more like a Bartlett's.

OK, perhaps it's not absolutely indispensable. But it has prevented a few cases of temporary insanity ("Aaaarrggghhhhh -- what was that piece they just played?!?"). Yes, the book needs to be updated with 20th century material. (The tonal stuff, anyway -- Copland, Prokofiev, Vaughan Williams, etc.) And in addition to their companion volume of opera tunes, there would probably be a market for an additional volume for "pop" stuff -- Broadway show tunes, Tin Pan Alley, etc. But this is probably the oldest book I have that I still refer to on a regular basis, and with the large collection of books I have, that's saying a lot.

Do you want to identify the main themes of a well-known composition? Look it up here! Do you have a composition running through your mind which you can't identify? Look it up here! Did you tune in late on a classical radio station and wish to identify the composition which is being played? Look it up here!

I had to pay [$$'s] for this book because there were only 2 copies left. The other copy was [$$$'s]. Any music book publishers reading this review, will you please, please, PLEASE do us all a favor by re-publishing this book!

Fabulous, could not get along without it. Unique index. Got my copy when I was 12 and loved every page. This is where I learned what music was worth listening to and searching out the unfamiliar. Ws the basis for my first catalog of my records. On short list of essential music books, worth every cent. And best of all, it was written by lawyers, believe it or not. Copyright lawyers needed an easy reference to check on music piracy and here it is. The companion book on vocal music is just as good.

If you appreciate wry humor and satire, wonderfully written, this is the book for you. A quick read that never disappoints. Every gentleman should read this by the time he turns 25.

Which came first, Damon Runyon or Anita Loos? Whatever, this is a brilliant book that gets funnier as Loos hits her stride. By the time she gets to Dorothy's adventures she's well away. It's not just the language and the gags but the concrete observation - Dorothy isn't just discovered sitting in the doorway of Pearl Lo Vino's tent, she's found sitting there watching Pearl crochet a boudoir cap. Writers, take note!

I adored this book! I purchased it because I'd seen both of the movies, but the book is so much wittier! I'd recommend it to anyone with an extremely sophisticated sense of humor, otherwise it would be hard to understand - not for lightweights!

"Kissing your hand may make you feel very good but a diamond bracelet lasts forever." So says Lorelei Lee in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes." With the emergence of Lorelei, Anita Loos invented the chick-lit genre as we know it, with witty looks at love, jewelry, and gold-digging in the sparkling 1920s.

"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" is the diary of Lorelei Lee, a pretty young flapper originally from Little Rock. Since she has managed to get engaged to a married man, and might be hit with a scandal, Lorelei goes overseas. She cuts a gold-digging swathe through Europe, dazzling wealthy men, seeing the "Eyefull" Tower, and recording thoughts both witty and vapid.

Loos followed up her hit novel with "But Gentlemen Prefer Brunettes." The sequel is the story of Lorelei's travelling buddy Dorothy, as told by Lorelei. Dorothy has led a more colorful life -- she started off in the circus before heading to NYC. There, she became a Ziegfield Follies Girl, and then a "companion" to wealthy men.

Anita Loos's "Gentlemen" books first started when Loos encountered a starlet who had men tripping over themselves to help her with her things. Loos was as pretty, as young, and much smarter, but nobody helped her. What was different? Loos was a brunette, and the starlet was a blonde. You do the math.

Loos had a fun, deft sense of humor. She skewered flappers and/or gold-diggers, wealthy men, and the social mores of the 1920s. She also deliberately litters her books with misspellings and run-on sentences, adding to the feeling of overal ditziness. At the same time, her books are such good light fun that they can be read without taking note of the satire.

"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes" gives a wink-nudge look at the flapper era, while giving us the origins of the present-day lite chick-lit genre. Fun, fluffy and amusing.

This is a great little book (actually, two books in one). I laughed put loud throughout it and hoped that it would never end. "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" is rightly considered a classic, its sharp and bitingly witty insight is something one never seems to see in a book today (indeed, humour in a book today seems to be rare - sometimes it seems that all new fiction books are depressing and morbid; and if you feel this way too then you should read Loos' clever and refreshing novels). This is a classuc that you will want to read over and over.

Five stars. Two thumbs ups. And kudos to Ms. Rade for exposing organizational expert-think and for suggesting how it can be countered.

Companies rely on established procedures and knowledge to streamline and drive business - but what happens to innovation in the process? Often it's squashed, taking with it flexibility and quick responses, risk taking, and acceptance of change. THE INNOVATION KILLER: HOW WHAT WE KNOW LIMITS WHAT WE CAN IMAGINE-AND WHAT SMART COMPANIES ARE DOING ABOUT IT promotes the concept of the 'zero-gravity thinker' not weighed down by group processes or expert opinions. Chapters provide case histories to illustrate the hidden costs of conducting business in manners too routine to encourage innovation.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

I bought for the idea of zero-gravity thinking. I had seen an article about it, and found it an interesting approach.
Here's the idea: creative companies need to bring in someone who is not a stake-holder to bring richness and creativity to their innovation process.
I kept thinking there was more to it than that. But, really, that's pretty much it.
Seems like pimping for consultants, and a bit self-serving.
Instead, I like the zen idea of "beginner mind" and find the seeking and the application of the discipline of unlearning assumptions and sacred cows a truly meaningful way to develop new and fresh ideas.
This is sort of like that, except she postulates that the person should be from another discipline (or, better, from outside the company.)
It's okay, but not a BIG idea, to me.

This is a lively book. As befits its central image, the "Zero-Gravity Thinker," it moves lightly, traveling without friction through the challenging thicket of innovation. Cynthia Barton Rabe defines innovation simply and focuses on its human side. While her book does not provide specific guidance about what processes to use, or tell you how to innovate in your industry, it is an immediately applicable, solid introduction you can use to promote innovation. Rabe's creative successes (she was part of the team that introduced the Energizer Bunny) illustrate her points well. Her stories about skilled leaders who failed to innovate though they had the right training and personnel go a long way toward proving her central claim: Organizational attitudes blocking innovation are the main reason people don't innovate more often. We recommend this book to all those who are eager to innovate, and ready and willing to shake up their organizational structures to do so.

The author, an innovation and strategy consultant, promoted in this book her concept of bringing in Zero Gravity Thinkers (outsiders with "psychological distance" from the team, "renaissance tendencies" (broad interests and capabilities) and "related expertise") to stimulate innovation by disrupting GroupThink (tendency to make decisions like the people with whom we work most closely) and ExpertThink (tendency to go along with the tried and true methods of experts). Frankly, I like very much her detailed elaboration and good choice of cases (esp the Naked Emperor and the Bluetooth). However, I doubt whether those companies in need of innovation the most could accept this concept and undertake the change. Quote from JC Penny, "The theory is splendid, but until put into practice is it valueless." Anyway, this is a good book for those who commit to innovate. Recommended!

p.s. Below please find some of my favorite quotes in the book for your reference:-

Insanity in individuals is something rare - but in groups, parties, nations, and epochs, it is the rule. Friedrich Nietzsche pg 23

Alfred Sloan, who ran GM from 1923 to 1956, was onto something when he said at a meeting, "Gentlemen, I take it that we are all in complete agreement on the decision here. Then I propose that we postpone further discussion...to give ourselves time to develop disagreement and perhaps gain some understanding of what the decision is all about." pg 39

The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress. - C.F. Kettering pg 143

The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile. - Plato pg 157