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It was very romantic and you will enjoy it to !!!!!!

wedding bells was absoultly wonderful the stories was facinating especially champayne wishes. I was so engrossed in champayne wishes that when I came to the last page of the book I was very disappointed. I turned to comming out titles to see if there was a continuation but couldn,t find any. I went on the web to e-mail Ms Niqui to find out if there was a book 2. I ended up buying two of her other books Made for each other and Sweet temptations. Buying wedding bells will be a very good investment its so magnetic you wouldn't want to put it down. Thank you Ms. Gwayne Forester, Francine Craft and Ms. Niqui Stanhope.

I really enjoyed this book. Once again Ms Forster amd Ms Stanhope out did themselves. I can not wait for Ms Stanhope to continue this story, yes it was not finished in my opinion. And if anyone wants to read Ms Stanhope's spin off of this story you can find in the book titled "Made For Each Other." Much love to all the authors of this book!

All three stories were great and well written. This is a romantic read. This book makes you want to find a hero like the three featured here. You won't be disappointed.

Experienced family physician Marvin Bell, M.D., M.P.H. presents Wellness Prescriptions: Simple Steps To A Longer, Healthier Life, a methodical, easy-to-follow guide to healthy living habits that help prevent illness and lengthen one's lifespan. From basic lifestyle improvements (reducing stress, quitting smoking, nutritious eating and regular exercise) to specific issues pertaining to heart health, lowering the risk of cancer and diabetes, tips for aging gracefully, and much more. A no-nonsense guide filled cover to cover with scientifically supported advice, written especially for lay readers.

Dr. Bell's Wellness Prescriptions ia a clear and easily digested book providing a common sense guide to good health. The book contains the latest medical research and provides real life examples that make it an easy read. Readers learn that they have far more control over their health than they might think. It was nice to hear from a Dr. who clearly would rather educate you than treat you.

I read this cover-to-cover in only a few sittings, which should suggest one way it stands out: Most health-care books aren't nearly this readable. Dr. Bell makes his points clearly, using lots of anecdotes and colorful language, and he provides numerous easy-to-follow suggestions. Perhaps most important, he's highly credible throughout. He sticks to evidence-based medicine and explains what definitely works, what might work and what does not work when it comes to maintaining and improving health. If you follow even one of the book's many suggestions, you'll more than get your money's worth.

Dr. Bell has written a short encycopedia of medical truths for an intelligent reader who has become disillusioned with dangerous fads, nostrums, and ineffective panaceas. It is not the physician who will can protect us from disease and disability - it is ourselves. 21st century medicine has finally endorsed the belief that decisions in health care must be EVIDENCE BASED and not derived from personal anecdotes and uninformed fears. The author has clearly demonstrated that he has not only grasped current research in his field but also can convey it in a stimulating and an accurate way.

Due to the nature of the diseases, FSH, Cogenial, Limb-Girdle, and Mysenthia Gravis, all of the Muscular Dystrophy family, the medical profession failed to recognize the symptons of these debilitating diseases and diagnosed this condition as depression which resulted in being in several state mental hospitals for years and given powerful anti-psychotic drugs causing hallucinations which reflected to a beautiful childhood. However, with the quick response of a didicated team of drs. from California the correct diagnosis of MD was discovered and treatment was given and the book tells of a beautiful love story as its ending. Not always the easiest read because of such a trauma but it shows the reader the awful consequences resulting from a physical illness such as muscular dystrophy mistaken by outstanding doctors for a mental illness.

I have just finished reading this book and am anxious to see it go to the top of every reading list and a movie, too. It is such a captivating read and also such a revealing study of personal experience in a mysterious world of the mind out of control because of mind altering drugs even if they are being prescribed by doctors. It was so very incouraging to see there is hope and life afterward. Frank Wray, I applaud you!

I found this book to not only be uplifting but also very rewarding. For those who face obstacles in their life, this book will surely be uplifting and rewarding!

It is one thing to have the courage this author has to have survived such a truama and, another to have written this true story and, yet another and most importantly to have the courage and stand up and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. This inspirational book is one that will touch many lives and will live forever in ones heart. It is also a most beautiful love story that will make grown women and men cry.

I became aware of Dr. McCauley-Bell when I logged on to a seminar that was hosted by Society of Women Engineers. The course title was Decision Making Under Uncertainty and it discussed a five step plan for personal success: Goal setting, Planning, Good association and believing in yourself. At first it seemed a typical seminar, but there was something about the presenter that was different. Dr. McCauley-Bell has a unique personality and a generosity of spirit that is refreshing and different.


Winners Don't Quit: Today They Call Me Doctor is the autobiography of a African-American woman, who obtains her doctorate with immense blood, sweat, and tears. It is divided into chapters dealing with different periods of McCauley-Bell's life beginning with her teenage pregnancy and roughly following the course of her life through to graduate school.

In the book there is a notable emphasis on the relationship between her mother and herself. The tension of the book was always centered within the strength of these two women, who saw life in very different ways. Winners Don't Quit is an engaging biography. I think it would make a great introduction to a leadership and self-esteem training session for young women. I felt inspired after I completed the book. The first thing I did was to loan the book to an exceptional young acquaintance.

There is a saying that a person who pursues a difficult goal wins twice, once for the lessons learned in the attempt and again when the goal is achieved. There is a spiritual by Charles A. Tindley called Nothing Between. For more on Tindley see Charles Albert Tindley, prince of preachers. There is a part that I think can be related to the tone of the book.

"Nothing between, e'en many hard trials/Though the whole world against me convene / Watching with prayer and much self-denial/Triumph at last,with nothing between"

If you enjoyed The Power of Positive Thinking then you'll love Winners Don't Quit. The book was difficult to put down and even more difficult to forget.

Pamela McCauley Bell takes you on a journey through her life from being a high school cheerleader & mother, to being a part time student with a goal of completing her college education. Dr. Bell knew early in her life what she wanted. She went from being a struggling teen mom on welfare to being a married young lady with a degree. Pamela had to deal with a abusive husband who only wanted to control her after enduring the situation for a while Dr. Bell finally realize what she had to do to keep her and her daughter safe and happy.

Pamela maintains her goal of obtaining her bachelor's degree and believes that there is no more to her education. When questioned about going to graduate school, the wheels in her head begin to turn helping her formulate a plan. The one thing that Pamela McCauley Bell never forgot was success no matter how down she felt. Dr. Pamela McCauley Bell tells an interesting story about her early life and how she succeeded to gain her success. The book is an excellent read reaching out to everyone letting them know through tough times there's always a way to fix it. All you have to do is rethink your situation, focus, and try again. The book is truly inspiring and it reminds you to drive on.

As an Engineering student I was definately able to relate to the challenges and difficulty that Dr. McCauley-Bell spoke about in her book. It was refreshing and encouraging to read about her triumphs and successes, and that she too is just like me. Thank you for writing this book. I was lost and confused about what direction I wanted to take my career and my life, and after reading this book I feel that I have a renewed sense of purpose. You are truly God-sent. It was a pleasure meeting you at the NSBE convention in Dallas. I wish you all of the success and happiness that is sure to come your way!!!!!!
May God continue to Bless you and your family!!!!!!!!!

Dr. McCauley-Bell overcame numerous hardships to achieve her goals. She's uplifting and motivational. It's difficult to persevere over one or two hurdles, but Dr. McCauley-Bell had more than her share. She certainly deserves the successes she's been able to achieve. Her story is well written. It was wonderful to see her growth as a Christian from a young person to a mature adult. It was also especially noteworthy to realize the depths of her soul, which she needed to lay bare for the world in order to achieve her goal of sharing with and encouraging others. She's fearless. In a day and age when role-models are typically not worthy of the title, Dr. McCauley-Bell is a breath of fresh air. Her central message of believing in your dreams and not quitting is an important one, particularly in this day and age.

This is the one to read. I even gave it to my husband to read. Easy to read. I read it in 2 hours. This book gave me the reasons people act the way they do. Then it gave me a way to talk to those kinds of people.

A good light read on personality typing within the work world.
Once you figure out what type you are, you can figure out where you are welcome.The book has testing and is a composite read on basic personality theory.

I initially bought this book for my husband, who was having a difficult time at work with his boss. My husband has huge praises for the book and now that I have finished reading it, I've come to understand why. Arthur and Dayle have managed to consolidate and present strategies on how to deal with difficult people in a handy and easy-to-read book. Even if you don't find time to read, you can easily read some pages on the way to work in the train. A questionaire helps you to identify what type of person you are, and explains the different personality types, helping you to see why yome people react in certain ways. You will realise eventually why you seem to always clash with a certain personality group. This book gives you tips on how you can handle 'difficult' people and helps you to have a clearer picture of yourself. For all you know you may be the S.O.P. (Source Of Pain) that others are experiencing!!

I picked up this book because of the title and price. Excellent source of support for managing projects with cross functional teams. I am planning on buying for the team as a team building session. Quick and easy to read with helps tremendously....

Great story, but am I missing something? These illustrations would have been terrific if some of them at least were in colour, not just the touched up cover ones. Even sharp black and white instead dull midtone grey would have made a major difference.

The Wise Enchanter : A Journey Through the Alphabet, Written by Shelley Davidow is a fantastic book! I am glad that I waited until my son was 5 years old to read it to him, due to the content - a good thing, not a bad thing. Please let me explain that the "good guys (wise and true hearted people) vs. the bad guys (the god of ignorance and his minions)" would have been hard for him to follow, and recognize the lesson, before being mid-5. The story is wonderful, and it is the book that had my son PRONOUNCING LETTER SOUNDS BY SIGHT!!! This is an especially big deal as he has very little academic backround, especially pertaining to letters and intro. to reading. This is a great book!

The Wise Enchanter will spark the imagination in children of all ages! It is wonderfully well written and beautifully illustrated. This is a great book to read with small children and older children will be excited to read it on their own! Even adults will enjoy this magical journey through the alphabet. I really enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to share it. I look forward to seeing what other adventures this wonderful author has in store for the future.

Oh, if only there were more kids books like this one. Stunning illustrations, clever and beautiful use of the letters of the alphabet and a captivating story all make this a wonderful read. I enjoyed reading it to my 6 year old almost as much as he enjoyed hearing it. Read it with your younger kids or let your older independent readers enjoy it on their own. I really can't say enough about the pictures, My kids had a blast trying to figure out where all the 'letter shapes' were in each illustration. This reminds me a little bit of those old Elsa Beskow and Enid Blyton books from my childhood - the ones I still remember. Can't wait to see if this author writes another kids book. Her other stuff seems to be for older teens/young adults.
Gina Harris,
Florida

Such a wonderful inspiring little book of wisdom, filled with delightful drawings. I recommend this book for giving as a perfect gift as well as for personal enjoyment. Keep it where you can browse often!

I really enjoyed Zenisms. As a newcomer to the philosopy of Zen I found it to be a great introduction and an inspiring book. Very, very funny!

I always thought that enlightenment was a solemn and earnest undertaking, not to be taken lightly. Then it was pointed out to me if I take life too seriously, I wouldn't get off the planet alive.

I originally knew David as a Zen shiatsu practitioner and I caught up with him recently about his new book. The quest for no-mind has not been easy for David "I was threatened with removal from meditation for laughing on more than one occasion" he said on the other end of the phone, holding a new Romanian translation of Zenisms. The home of Dracula we quipped, trying to flesh out some kind of joke about that. It doesn't come but it is very funny for some undoubtedly un-enlightened reason.
Bell has a dedication in Zenisms: "For my teachers. (Now look what you made me do)" which is followed by a disclaimer that the book has not been tested on dogma. This is kind of re-assuring. (Don't you just hate it when someone questions your beliefs?)
Described as almost ancient wisdom, Zenisms, if one could have a serious moment, is a quite brilliant adaptation of koens and teachings of Zen.
Some have been around for centuries, still being taught in Dojos and Zendos to this day. In this book David brings the humour so obviously intended for students but somehow lost through their ernestness. I imagine this would make it all the more funny for their teachers!The point is that levity is just as important gravity on the road to knowledge. Of course, it's the journey that counts. "After all, Buddah laughed didn't he?" says David. "I just think that it's important to receive the wisdom in these teachings and it's equally important to have a sense of humour about it too".
To be funny without being cynical is an art, to have fun without poking fun is a key ingredient to this books appeal. I found Zenisms very enjoyable and well...enlightening. If you have the mind to have no-mind and think that's funny then I think you will love Zenisms.

What a georgeous book! I laughed and was moved by the pages as they explored the Zen of humour...so nice to remember that quests toward enlightenment are fun! I recommend this book tpo anyone who loves the gentle laughter of insightful brevity, and people who are inspired by clarity of thought. Delicious!

About a year ago a teacher/performer friend asked me who my first guitar teacher was. Larry McCabe, quite a few years ago. My friend looked surprised, and told me he uses Larry's books in his own teaching, and that Larry had written something like 80 books to date. I had no idea, as Larry was in the process of writing his first book when I had lessons with him. So when it came time to brush up on some basic blues licks for a band I'm in I ended up obtaining some of Larry's books.

This book of blues turnarounds is where I started. What a great book - full of excellent turnaround licks. At this point I've only played through about half of them note for note, but have used those as a basis for coming up with my own licks. And to me, that is the mark of a great book - lots of useful information if read note-for-note, but can also be used as a springboard for creating new ideas.

The licks I've learned from the book thus far are all in the key of C, but can be easily used in other keys if one has a basic knowledge of the notes on the fretboard. I'd highly recommend this book for a beginner wanting to learn stock blues licks, or intermediate players who need to expand their blues vocabulary.

An Excellent Choice for the Early Intermediate Blues Guitarist

A turnaround is a lick played at the end of a section of music. A blues turnaround would be played in measures 11-12 of a 12-bar blues, or measures 7-8 of an eight-bar blues.

Electric urban blues turnarounds are fairly easy to play, and the difference from one to another is subtle. Having the ability to play a variety of turnarounds is an important skill in blues guitar playing. This is the best book I know of that addresses exclusively the subject of electric blues guitar turnarounds.

This a book for a VERY ambitious beginner, or an early intermediate guitarist who has an interest in Chicago blues in the classic style of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed, etc.

The licks are all arranged in the key of C. This is for ease of analysis and comparison. The user is encouraged to transpose the licks to other keys - a worthwhile project for exploring and learning the fingerboard. Very, very good practice for learning the art of blues phrasing.

Great book from one of our leading authors. My students (and myself) have consistently benefited from the interesting instruction contained here.

My students and I work from several of Larry McCabe's guitar books and find that the books produce consistently high results.

This book, like the others, is exceptionally well crafted, specific in intent, and the guitar lines are accurately written exactly as they are heard on the CD. Larry McCabe books are the work of a dedicated teacher who has achieved a high level of respect nationally in the field of music education.

Larry asked me to write a review for this book, and I am happy to do so. The object of this book is to teach the art of playing blues guitar turnarounds to a guitarist who has some prior experience but is just beginning to explore electric blues.

If a student knows how to bend the strings and perhaps play slurs, slides, and hammers, blues turnarounds are not difficult to play. What is important is to play them authentically and with conviction. This book does a very good job in advancing those objectives.

A component of this book that is quite effective is that every phrase is written in the Key of C. The student should then transpose each lick to other keys, a desirable skill that encourages individual incentive and ability to solve arranging problems.

The turnarounds sound exactly like the ones played on classic blues recordings by the great artists from Chicago and other urban areas.

I know other teachers who swear by Larry's books, and I am one of them. Great book- effective in its aims, ambitious content, fun to work through, and a great value.

This is a simple book but very satisfying. There is very little text. The 6 page Introduction by Julian Bell is the only narrative but it is a wonderful introduction to the subject of self-portraiture in western art. Each picture has a brief caption that lists the artist, her/his birth and death dates, title and date, a brief description of materials and size, and the location of the original. The portraits are arranged in the book in rough chronological order. At the end of the book is an index by artist and a list of acknowledgements.

Each page consists of one self portrait as large as the page will allow with its caption description. One of the drawbacks to the book is that it is only 4.5" x 7", and the reproductions are small as a result. A larger format would have allowed for larger prints but would have cost more to produce.

Sadly, the work limits itself primarily to western art and I was left wondering about the role of self portraiture in African and Asian art. Outside minor limitations of physical size and scope of coverage, the book is exquisite candy to the eye and mind.

By century, the works break down as follows: 24th c. B.C.E. - 1; 9th c. - 1; 11th c. - 1; 12th c. - 1, 14th c. - 4; 15th c. - 35; 16th c. - 57; 17th c. - 78; 18th c. - 57; 19th c. - 89; 20th c. - 193. The compilers put all of an artists self portraits side by side. There are 10 Rembrandts, 4 Van Goghs, and 4 Picassos. There are also 45 self portraits by women.

Geographically, the artists are from 36 countries. 26 of these countries are in Europe, 4 are in the Western Hemisphere, 3 countries are in the Middle East, 2 are in Africa and one in Asia. The index in the back of the book lists the countries the artists were born in or worked in, as well as their occupations and specialties. The countries represented are Armenia, Austria, Belorussia, Bohemia, Britain, Canada, Cuba, Egypt, Finland, Flemish Belgium, France, Germany, Holland, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Moravia, The Netherlands, North Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, South Africa, South Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Ukraine.

I would have liked to have read this book with an encyclopedia of artists at hand. This is a valuable addition to any art library. Highly recommended.

This small scale (though weighty) tome is a compact , wide-ranging survey of Western art in the most personal of terms - self portraits of artists both well known and obscure. The brief essay by Julian Bell sets the overture tone for this enlightening stroll through art history from 2350 BC to 1997 AD. And though we know well the self portraits of Rembrandt, Durer, van Gogh, Andy Warhol, and Cindy Sherman, it is a pleasure to explore the vast frescoes of the Middle Ages and the commissioned paintings of the Renaissance and find subtle artist self portraits in the crowd scenes! Another aspect of this important survey is the inclusion of women painters from history and recent past/present. We all know the stature of Artemisia Gentileschi, but who has had the pleasure of viewing Judith Leyster, Sofonisba Anguissola, Catharina van Hemessen, Elisabeth- Louise Vigee-Lebrun in context with Goya, Velasquez, Carravagio, Whistler, Ingre, Freud, Bacon, Saville, etc.? The reproductions are rich, intimate, often enhanced by well-cropped details if the painter's image is one face in a huge canvas. How better to take quietly study art development, technique, subject matter, social commentary than to slowly page though this engrossing collections of artists as they viewed themselves. Buy this book, before it goes out of print!

I purchased this book as a gift for my father in law, an artist and it was very well recieved. I did not get to peruse it at my leisure becaue it was wrapped in plastic, but once I did I regretted not buying a copy for myself.

Derrick Bell is the well known former Harvard law professor who left his tenured position at Harvard because of the school's refusal to deal equitably with women of color. He has written a number of books, and those featuring Geneva Crenshaw are among his best. This latest book focuses on racism, and takes a deeper look at Jewish-black relationships, and the property rights in white skin color. While most thinking black Americans wouldn't find much to challenge here, many whites will find this a disturbing book on a number of levels.

The statement made by the fictional president of the USA that "we can no longer afford whiteness as an assumed right of citizenship" is one which should engender serious thinking among whites who want to really understand 21st century America. Even though this book was published in 1998, the issues it raises have not disappeared with the change in the century, increased numbers of "mixed" race children, and increased intermarriage between American blacks and others.

Would I buy this book? Yes. Would I keep it? Yes. This is a worthy read with plenty to think about.

Derrick Bell returns to his "legal fiction", which again proves fascinating. Prof. Bell amplifies the sub rosa elements of race relations in the US, and holds them up to the light. This is a great read for any thinking person. Not to be missed.

What I found most impressive about this book is the way it challenges assumptions and attitudes about Jewish racism and hegemony. Bell is a courageous and brilliant writer, and this is the best novel I have read in several months. And as a feminist and white woman, I found it much more interesting than many other books by white writers who attempt to address these issues. Highly recommended.