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The Pursuit of Holiness
Published in Hardcover by Navpress Publishing Group (1985-07)
Author: Jerry Bridges
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Walking in Holiness
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Review Date: 2008-04-22
Should we "let go and let God", trusting Him to bring us victory in the battle for holiness? Jerry Bridges would answer this question with a firm "no." Instead, he would lead us to "grab hold and let God." In other words, Bridges charges us to take hold of the resources Christ offers us to kill sin's power and cultivate the fruit of the Spirit. In Bridges' view, holiness is not a matter of victory or defeat, but of obedience or disobedience. He teaches that victory is the byproduct of obedience, not the aim of the pursuit of holiness. Holiness is still the work of God, but we must actively lay hold of the work of God in our lives to see the fullest possible work of the Holy Spirit in us. As I consider all of the personal commands to action in the Bible regarding holiness, I am convinced that Bridges is right. Commands like, "put off your old self, mortify the deeds of the flesh, put on the new self, pursue righteousness, think about whatever is good and pure, walk in the Spirit" and many more show me that my part in holiness is to throw off everything that hinders and fix my eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of my faith. This excellent book is best in its final half, as Bridges deals with some of the details of this walk of faith and the specifics of how to fight sin and cultivate good in your life. Highly recommended.

Practical truth for a seemingly impossible topic
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Review Date: 2008-02-20
When I started reading this book I had the "fear" that true "holiness" was something I could never achieve. Yet scripture calls us to be holy (1 Peter 1:13-25) so it must be possible. As I went through this book and examined my heart, I realized the obstacles that stood in the way of holiness and came away from the book with a whole new understanding and sense of hope and purpose. I now encourage other men to step up and TRULY pursue a life of holiness.

The Practice of Godliness
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Review Date: 2008-01-13
Don't read this book unless you are ready to be convicted and own up to your responsibility as a Christian! I have read this book twice and am reading it again (along with the Study Guide) with my church's women's Bible Study. It is a provocative book to study alone or with a group. It lends itself to wonderful group discussions. Jerry Bridge's book, very practically written, is an aid to Christians in our understanding of God's grace on one hand and our obligation to live a life worthy of His calling on the other.

The Pursuit of Holiness
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Review Date: 2008-01-02
I highly recommend this book and the study guide as essential to every serious christian's library. Jerry Bridges gave me an entirely new perspective on living life as a christian that has led to a lot of positive changes in my attitude and actions. I also recommend the companion to this book, "The Practice of Godliness".

Good book
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2007-08-16
Very good book for anyone who wants to become a more mature Christian. It really helped me understand the differense and interrelation between God's provision and my responsibility for addressing sin. Direct, practical, and "to the point".

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Self Analysis
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Bridge Publications, Inc. (1992-10-28)
Author: L. Ron Hubbard
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Incredibly useful & practical booK!
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2007-06-09
Using this book a person can quite easily start to heal him or herself and sharpen the abilities one already has has. It is also great to use with children right before sleep at night. You will see a marked improvement in your child's behavior once you start to use this with them.

I have been using it in counseling others for 18 years & it gets great results for next to nothing when compared to years of expensive psycho-therapy in which one doesn't necessarily know if he or she is going to get better.

Get this book & enjoy!

A classic!
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2007-04-13
This is another classic book written by Hubbard. It has simple easy to follow procedures that can be used by anyone to improve himself and others. This is something not only to read but to apply.

It Works!
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 2007-02-06
I applied the techniques given in the Self Analysis book by LRH to a friend of mine who is going through a rough period in her life. She became very cheerful, much happier and in more control of her life then she was ever before. Amir.

Best self-help book ever!
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 9 total.
Review Date: 2006-08-15
"Self Analysis" is a book that taught me about the natural laws of living a successful life. Just reading the first section of the book has made me happier, more confident and able to view life as a game to have fun with. Then by doing the exercises in the second section, I became able to solve problems faster and the "game of life" has become a joy to play. This is no book of "psycho-babble". Instead, "Self Analysis" tells you, with engineering precision, about the natural laws of life itself and then proceeds with exercises that permit you to recover your full potential to live life the way you want to. Like the author says: "May you never be the same again!"

Complete nonsense
Helpful Votes: 9 out of 16 total.
Review Date: 2008-02-11
I can't imagine why so many people gave exactly five stars to this book. The book is complete nonsense.

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The Literacy Bridge - Large Print - Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie (The Literacy Bridge - Large Print)
Published in Hardcover by Thorndike Press (2005-11-14)
Author: Jordan Sonnenblick
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A Heartwrenching Book That Surprises
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Review Date: 2008-07-05
I was supposed to read one of Jordan Sonnenblick's books this summer as he is coming to visit next year. I wasn't too excited at first as I had never heard of him and that usually means a red "X" in my book. But this book is one the best I have read so far this summer. I almost cried several times, like when Jeffy sent Steven that note and when Samantha had died. Jeffery was such a cute and generous brother, yet I still understood how he was annoying. Steven was an engaging character with a ton of wit and sarcasm up his sleeve. I enjoyed how he and Annette got together at the end(but who didn't see that coming?)and liked how Renee (who had a really big ego)became friends with Steven and cared about him. I found the scenes where Steven was suffering and crying the most painful to read, and I began to ponder about life and how lucky we all are. This book really opened a window for me, and I'm thankful for that. I only have one problem,and that is how much the author uses "rents" in his book. I have never heard any kid my age use that in reference to their parents. But I think that Mr. Sonnenblick caputured the speech and actions of the teenager well, so that's a plus, considering how little I can relate to a lot of the teen/real-world fiction books that pervade the market. In all, this book was so enjoyable and so good that I'll probably read all his other books. Well done!

Didn't like it!
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Review Date: 2008-04-13
Sorry, I just didn't find this book realistic at all. The author tries very hard, but does not succeed in writing a well written book about childhood cancer.

It is extremely hard to do and the author was very unsuccessful with this book.

Skip it!

Not an ordinary book
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Review Date: 2008-03-10
This book is about an 8th grade kid trying to deal with life: school, girls, and playing in the band. He is the lead drummer for the all-city band. However, this all changes when his brother gets cancer. His whole life is turned upside-down. now he has to deal with school, girls, band, and a brother with cancer. It is an intriuging book and easy to read. I would reccomend it to someone in middle school or, maybe, in the early years of high school.

Best Book Ever!!!
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Review Date: 2008-02-22
Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie is a realistic- fiction book where a kid named Steven finds out his little brother has leukemia. On top of that Steven has school, drums, and girls to think about. I gave Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie a rating of 5 out of 5 stars because it was one of the best books i have ever read. It makes you cry and laugh at the same time. I like books were i can not predict the ending and this was definitely one of those books. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie is a heartwarming book that left me thinking about the difficulties of having someone with cancer in your family. I mean imagine having cancer or the medical bills that need to be paid. What about the family falling apart? Find out about this and much more in Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick.

Amazing read! A gold star book!
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Review Date: 2008-03-23

As if being a 13-year-old, eighth grade male isn't bad enough, (there's girls to impress, homework to catch up on, drums to practice), try finding out your five-year-old brother has leukemia. It started the morning Steven left his little brother, Jeffrey, on a stool while he made his "moatmeal." Jeffrey fell and the bleeding started. Their mother races out the front door to take Jeffrey to the emergency room with an ice pack on his nose. Steven dreads the lecture he knows he'll get once he's home from school. Instead he's told his mother and brother will be leaving for Philadelphia and tests.

Steven tries to hold it together. But before long, he's feeling invisible, left out, guilty, angry. lonely, helpless, and wondering "what's the point?" His mother is totally wrapped up in caring for Jeffrey, his dad has become a worried zombie, and there's nothing Steven can do to help. Or is there?

For me, the single most important criteria for a gold star book is that it must make me "feel". It must make me reevaluate life as I see it, and wonder if I'm doing all I can to 1)appreciate my own blessings, and 2)make life better for others. This book does that and more. Jordan Sonnenblick gives the reader an honest, gritty look into the life of a family dealing with childhood cancer. He does it with amazing sympathy and humor. My 13-year-old son recommended this book to me. Two of his friends read it as well. If you haven't had the chance to read DRUMS GIRLS & DANGEROUS PIE, I highly recommend it.

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Interconnections: Bridges, Routers, Switches, and Internetworking Protocols (2nd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)
Published in Hardcover by Addison-Wesley Professional (1999-09-24)
Author: Radia Perlman
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a must have book
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 27 total.
Review Date: 2004-04-26
This cover and explain the details about Network

interesting read
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 48 total.
Review Date: 2005-09-12
I've never read a technical book by someone with such an enormous ego.

Welcome to Layer 2 and Layer 3 - need search no longer
Helpful Votes: 23 out of 25 total.
Review Date: 2006-02-03
"Interconnections 2nd Edition - Bridges, Routers Switches and Internetworking Protocols" by Radia Perlman is simply a magnificent book. This book is a one-stop introduction to both Layer 2 and Layer 3 of the OSI model. This book will not teach you how to configure equipment - but what this book will teach you is how different protocols interact with each other. Most books only focus on either layer 2 or layer 3, but this is the one book that discusses both layers better than most books discuss each layer individually!

Some typos that I noticed in the 2nd edition:

Page 186 - concerning the 4th bullet - a router would fragment a 1,200 byte packet to a 1,000 byte packet and a 200 byte packet - not a 1,000 byte packet and 2,000 byte packet.

Page 209 - The IPv6 address that starts as FEA0::/10 should really be FEC0::/10

It is obvious when reading this book that Perlman is writing about a subject that she both has mastered and cares deeply about. She holds over 50 patents and has earned her Ph.D. from M.I.T. Simply a great book.

I give this book 5 pings out of 5:
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Excellent Book for Beginners and Experts
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2005-09-24
This book is a fantastic voyage through the world of networking. For newbies, it presents complex ideas in an easy-to-understand and entertaining way, keeping you away from an alphabet soup of acronyms. But, it also appeals to experts as well, with its insider's view of the design of various network protocols. Even with many years of networking under my belt, I found myself reading this book constantly saying, "So, that's why they did it that way!" The wealth of information in this book should not be overlooked. The writing style is also crisp, clear, and highly engaging.

Readable networking?!
Helpful Votes: 6 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2002-10-09
Perlman does a fantastic job of writing about a topic she's obviously passionate about. Her ability to convey complex networking topics simply makes this book an excellent introduction to the subject, a great guide for people who don't need to be experts (i.e. marketing folks), and a technical text book. This book is both incredibly informative and entertaining, spiced with some of her own views, annecdotes, and history of networking. A great read, can you believe I would say that about a networking text?

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Clear the Bridge
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Bantam (1981-04-01)
Author: Richard O'Kane
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The war patrols of the U.S.S. Tang
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Review Date: 2007-08-31
This book is a very interesting account from the Sub commander. The first hand accounts described by the writer are what makes the book a cut above most.

Superb Skipper, Superb Writer!
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Review Date: 2007-06-10
The man has done it all, i.e., fantastic submarine skipper, Medal of Honor Recipient, and writing skills to match. This book is a classic, and anyone interested in WWII submarine warfare absolutely must have this book in his shelf!

A Legend With Great Writing Skills 7 Stars
Helpful Votes: 6 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2007-03-05
O'Kane's the real deal, sailor, warrior, leader, survivor and writer.

This is his story and that of the USS Tang, one of the most successful submarines operating in the Pacific. O'Kane was one of a new breed of submarine skippers who traded caution for results with great success but at huge risks. One of the most effective tactics was to take the surfaced submarine into the middle of Japanese convoys at night, attacking multiple ships and then escaping to the depths.

The action is heartstopping and explains why the Navy pulled some of the more conservative older skippers out of their boats and replaced them with men like this. But the story is much more than simply tactics and bravery above all expectations, it is a story about true leadership. Young MBA's would do better asking themselves what characteristics of leadership did O'Kane and his officers utilize to achieve so much with so very little in tangible rewards to offer their crews. There were few rewards for the truly outstanding sub crews, congratuations, a sense of team and the dubious honor of being sent back out on patrol as soon as possible.

The description of various engagements may seem a little dry and technical to someone who has not been out on the sea on a dark night trying to make sense of faint shadows and movement. For fans of surface warfare who think subs are like hunting with poison gas the descriptions of night surface attacks in the middle of escorted convoys will fully dispell that image.

The book is a great reminder of the incredible courage of those who have gone to sea to defend our country for more than 220 and those who continue to do so today.

Excellent Read
Helpful Votes: 6 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2005-09-26
This is a great book. The fact that is was written by the Captain of the Submarine makes it that much more meaningful. I couldn't stop reading it, but my one complaint is that it is very technical and lacks some emotion. The author, being a "career navy man" uses abbreviations and phrases that don't mean much to the layperson (and the glossary doesn't help much in this regard) and there is an overall lack of "passion". There is very little discussion of his personal feelings or the mood on the ship. For example, he describes a depth charge attack (a crack and a boom and pressure through the hull) as something that made the men realize the training exercise did not approximate reality (or that the real thing was nothing like the Hollywood version). I thought a depth charge attack was one of the most terrifying ordeals in a submarine and as a result was very interested in reading what it was like by someone who was there first-hand, but it gets very little coverage.

However, knowing that the events were real and the people were real makes this book an excellent read. I recommend it.

RADM Dick O'Kane is The Man
Helpful Votes: 9 out of 10 total.
Review Date: 2006-01-24
Outstanding read---puts you on the submarine, with all the tension and excitement---and yes, the inherent boredom. I'm a former submariner and my old CO (Dennis Oltraver, CAPT, USN---who went from E-1 to O-6---so quite a man in himself) knew O'Kane and copied much of his leadership style. In turn, I copied my CO---when I read Clear the Bridge, I was amazed at how I knew what O'Kane would do (particularly on personnel issues) before I read the next paragraph---I learned from someone who learned from him. Sadly, CAPT Oltraver died of cancer, or I would thank him for his legacy of leadership, some of which was learned from a master leader and legend, RADM Dick O'Kane. This book is as good as Ed Beach's Run Silent, Run Deep---and in some respects better---for his is a first person account. Highly recommended.

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Trusting God
Published in Hardcover by Navpress (1988-06)
Author: Jerry Bridges
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Reader Review
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Review Date: 2008-03-29
It is an insightful book that penetrates to the core of the issue in regards to human suffering and God's sovereignty. Biblically sound, thorough, well-written -- it is a must read for every Christian who is serious about deepening one's faith, especially in the midst of adversity and pain.

A Great Study on God's Sovereignty
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Review Date: 2008-03-08
This book teaches believers how to traverse of the of the greatest hurdles in any Christian's life--trusting God in the midst of suffering and adversity.

Bridges shows how a loving God works for our good. God controls circumstances, people, nature, and all of the other things that affect our lives. That does not mean that we are not responsible to pray and work for what we believe to be the correct course of events in our lives; it simply means that if our initial plan is in some way thwarted, we should submit to God in full knowledge that what He has brought about is ultimately for our good, as difficult as it may seem for us to believe that when we are in the midst of adversity.

This is a great study on the sovereignty of God--you don't necessarily have to be in the midst of any great trial to get a lot out of this book. The book is written in a warm, assuring style, and reads as though it was written by a wise uncle doing his best to give you guidance and comfort.

God IS in control!
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2008-06-05
This book teaches (probably better than any other)that God is in tune and does care and is involved behind the scenes in YOUR life. It is a great book if you doubt God's care or observance during the hard times that life can deal. It provides many scriptures to support that God can be trusted and we can find security in trusting God - regardless of our circumstances.

Best book on the subject I've ever read
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2007-08-15
Best book I've read on "why bad things happen". I really appreciated the fact that Mr. Bridges used scripture to back up what he had to say, and not his "feelings" or "experiences". Also, unlike most writers on this subject, he didn't try to explain God. Guess what? If we could EXPLAIN Him, He'd be one of US! The author doesn't minimize God, but challenges us to really rest in WHO HE IS.

Trust God
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2007-01-04
This book is wonderful and is essential reading for anyone, not only those going through hard times, but also those with questions as to how to let go of our anxieties and worries. Everything Bridges says he back up with the Bible, and he does not skip around the difficult questions, but addresses them. This book was exactly what I hoped for and will be re-read many times I am sure.

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Dragon Slippers (Thorndike Press Large Print Literacy Bridge Series)
Published in Hardcover by Thorndike Press (2008-01-09)
Author: Jessica Day George
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Fresh voice; terrific read
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Review Date: 2008-05-05
I had heard good things about this book when I picked it up, but I didn't expect to fall in love with it. The style is delightful, the characters dynamic, and the story creative and new. I look forward to seeing more from Jessica Day George.

Good find
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Review Date: 2008-03-25
This book is great. The story was easy to read but kept my attention the entire time. If you like fantasy, this is a great find.

Best Book Ever!!!!!!!!!!
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Review Date: 2008-02-12
This book was the best book I've read in my whole entire life!! I love the characters Creel, Prince Luka, and Shardas! I loved it when Creel knocked out Princess Amalia! I was also very annoyed with how Larkin just took Creel's shoes without asking and just gave them to Amalia! You would love this book if you're into adventurous, funny, fantasy, and action books!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
________ Lael sommer !!!

SHE WANTED GOLD, SHE GOT A PAIR OF SLIPPERS
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Review Date: 2007-12-30
CREEL IS THE HEROIN OF THIS STORY. AFTER HER AUNT TRIES TO MERRY HER OFF TO THE LOCAL LORD'S SON BY BEING A DRAGON'S CAPTIVE SHE DECIDES TO GO TO THE KING'S SEAT AND TRY HER LUCK AS A DRESS MAKER. IN EXCHANGE FOR TALKING THE LORD'S SON OUT OF FIGHTING THE LOCAL DRAGON THE DRAGON GIVES HER A PAIR A DRAGON SKIN SLIPPERS, SLIPPERS THAT CAN CONTROL DRAGONS (UNKNOWN TO HER). WHEN SHE REACHES THE RATH FOREST (I THINK THAT'S WHAT ITS CALLED) SHE GETS ATTACKED BY BANDITS, WHEN SHE CRIES FOR HELP A GOLDEN DRAGON DROPS A GLASS WINDOW ON THEIR LEADER'S HEAD, PICKS HER UP IN HIS CLAWS, AND TAKES HER TO HIS LAIR (SHE FAINTS WHILE IN HIS CLAWS). AFTER SHE SPENDS SOME DAYS WITH SHARDAS (THE GOLDEN DRAGON) HE FLIES HER TO THE KING'S SEAT. TO FIND OUT MORE YOU SHOULD READ THE BOOK OR ASK SOMEONE WHO HAS. F.Y.I. IN THE SECOND LAST CHAPTER CREEL IS KNOWN AS THE HEROIN OF THE DRAGON WAR. AND THE KING TRIES TO MARRY HER TO HIS ELDEST SON MILES. (THOUGH CREEL PREFERS THE SECOND AND YOUNGEST SON LUKA).

Grannys preview
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-06-26
I always preview any books I purchase for my grandchildren. I give this an A+ for its style of writing and for keeping it light enough for young minds. The storyline has action, is fun, and has some core values instilled in the actions of the chatacters. I was entertained and finished the book with a feeling of having had a good adventure. I wanted more.

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Legacy of Steel (Dragonlance Bridges of Time, Vol. 2)
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Wizards of the Coast (1998-11-01)
Author: Mary H. Herbert
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Good read. Suprisingly entertaining.
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Review Date: 2007-08-14
I was suprised at how good this book was. It's very well written and I look forward to reading more from Mary Herbert.

Probably my favorite out of the bridges of time series.

Mediocre at best
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Review Date: 2007-01-17
I finished this book 2 days ago after letting it sit in my library for nearly 3 years. I have to say that I find the book uncompelling and simple. I mean, with the word "simple", that the charecters have no depth at all, when the author needs a person, boom, he/she's there.

What disappointed me most was the dragon Cobalt. I understand that dragons can be fond of their riders (and don'T get me wrong I've been reading DL for quite some time now) but this one is just childish. Almost as if he's a pet. He is lacking depth as well. The main plot of the book is unclear until the last 60 or so pages. The reader has no idea what the book's all about.

But, the book takes hold of the reader now and then. Some parts of the book is definitely exiciting but all in all not a very good effort on Herbert's part.

Absolutely Amazing!
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2003-06-24
What a wonderful Book. I recieved it, and read it cover to cover all in the same day! I don't usually do that, but what a damn good book.

This story is centered around Sara Dunstan, whom is still grieving over her adopted son Steel Brightblade three years after the summer of chaos. In the begining, she is living as a exile from the Knights of Tahkisis, and is pretty miserable. Then she starts having some dreams that call to her for help. Eventually, she sets out to find the source of the dreams and comes upon a wounded and riderless blue dragon whom she nurses back to health.

Thats all I'm telling you about this book. But It was page turning. I just added Mary H Herbert, to the list amazing Dragonlance storytellers, right under Richard A Knaack, whom we all know is the best. I Cannot wait to learn more about the "Leigon Of Steel" which is founded in the end of this work!

By Huma's Shield, this was a Fantastic Book!

The second book intresting from the first page
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Review Date: 2002-01-03
Like i wrote in the title this has been on of the first dragonlance's beautiful books from the very first page.
This could be only my opinion, but if you like dragons stories this is your book....even if i can't tell you this is the best, for sure it is very good story filled by action and quite linear plot, easy and pleasant to read.
It's explain someting about dragon riders,dragon training and dark knights.
Read it and enjoy!

Decent, but nothing to rave about
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2003-08-12
Unlike the first book in this series (Chris Pierson's SPIRIT OF THE WIND), this book doesn't have a compelling plot that draws the reader into the book. There is a bare semblance of a plot, but nothing truly engaging. It's about Sara Dunstan's (Steel Brightblade's foster mother) infiltration of the regrouped Knights of Takhisis. Herbert tells this story with no real goal observable to the reader. There is an ultimate goal of the book, but it's really just to set up a story element that will appear in subsequent books in the Dragonlance universe.

The big redeeming quality of this book is the character of Sara Dunstan. Readers were first introduced to her in Weis & Hickman's THE SECOND GENERATION and we saw more of her in their DRAGONS OF SUMMER FLAME. This book fleshes here character out much more than those two did. Since the book is told from her point of view, we get to observe the various facets of her character. This is important since I get the feeling that she will be playing a larger role down the road, possibly in Weis & Hickman's War of Souls trilogy (which I have yet to read).

The writing in the book was solid, although the supporting characters all seemed pretty one dimensional. The new general of the Knights of Takhisis was kind of interesting and it would be neat to see her fleshed out in another book at some point. Herbert does a good job of telling the story and getting to the point where the necessary things (I don't want to ruin things for people who haven't read it yet) are established for use in later books. I just wasn't engrossed in the story since there wasn't much of a plot to get involved in. Decent book and Dragonlance fans might find it useful in understanding these new concepts that I'm not mentioning. If you're not a completist, though, you can probably skip it and not miss out on much.

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Life of Birds
Published in Hardcover by London Bridge (1998-09-24)
Author: Sir David Attenborough
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A truly wonderful and fascinating read...
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Review Date: 2006-05-31
Not only does this book explain the "what" and "where," more importantly, it answers the "how" and "why" of so many bird species around the world starting with their first discovery. The amount of information presented is astounding and well worth your time!

Quite a Lot of Reviews Already; Let's Keep it Brief.
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Review Date: 2003-12-18
I have recently reviewed The Life of Mammals, also by David Attenborough, and I liked that book so much I had to go out and find this book, in which the author tells us about birds.

I have always thought that David Attenborough was most fascinated by birds, judging from this item and his television series. As usual, his enthusiasm comes across as honest, concise, and illuminating (no slogging through dry texts here; this is fun).

Beautiful color photographs are not only a nice bonus here, but are detailed and large (certainly there has gone as much care into them as the rest of the book). The Life of Birds is structured in 10 chapters that each in turn handles a separate item (example: The Demands of the Egg is about, well, eggs). But the whole spectrum of bird-life is treated here: feeding, all kinds of behavior, etc., etc..

Good reading.

"The Life of Birds"!
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2008-07-12
This is the companion book to the David Attenborough series of the same name. David shows in this book, that he is not only a great television presenter, but a great author. It's very hard to put down once you've gotten into it.

Like the series, this is highly entertaining, fascinating, and educational. The chapters coincide with the program, there are ten programs in the series and ten chapters in this book all bearing the same names. Also, like the footage of the series, the photography in this book is incredible. Many pictures are very puzzling, as to how they were taken. A lot of work was expended into capturing these images and it shows.

And yes, of course, there is shared information between this book and the programs but you really don't mind reading it again. Also, there is a lot of behavior, facts, and birds that are not featured in the series.

This book perfectly complements the program and also stands well alone. So, if you are interested in "The Life of Birds" series, this also is a must-have!

A Joy to Look At; Fascinating Read
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2005-01-04
LIFE OF BIRDS is a gorgeous journey into the evolution, behavior, and unique characteristics of hundreds of species of birds, varying from Antarctic-dwelling Emperor Penguins to amazing little hummingbirds (and everything in between). The photos are striking, and almost all the birds in the photos are discussed individually in the reader-friendly text. The author knows how to make bird facts fascinating. Every once in a while, I had to put down the book just so I could share with others whatever amazing bit of information I had learned about birds.

I'll be honest and admit I didn't find LIFE OF BIRDS as engaging a read as LIFE OF MAMMALS, which is also by the same author. But I think that's because I'm a big cat and wolf type of person, not a bird person at all. I've never been particularly interested in birds, and only bought LIFE OF BIRDS because I thought LIFE OF MAMMALS was fantastic. Though I did thoroughly enjoy LIFE OF BIRDS, it took me longer to read it (discussions about aerodynamics are not my thing). The best thing I liked about LIFE OF BIRDS were the photos, many of which were pretty gross, showing birds eating monkeys, snakes eating birds, birds eating poop, etc. Everyone loved gawking at those.

Everything I've never found anywhere else is in this book!
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2003-08-06
LOVE IT! This book is not merely a supplement to the phenomenally interesting and educational TV series (available on DVD or VHS and worth every penny and then some), it stands on its own. EVERYTHING a bird lover, casual or professional, might ever have wondered about when observing these graceful creatures is in this book: how birds evolved; how they adapted and often specialized depending on their habitat of choice; evolution of color and "male fashion"; mating rituals; and breeding details. The reader learns not only HOW birds do certain things, but also WHY they do them. The How is fascinating: how birds sing, how an egg is formed, etc.; but the WHY is just as interesting and often mind-boggling, i.e., why birds sing at dawn... You can't get such detailed information anywhere else that I know of. (Bird identification guides do not cover these topics because that's not their purpose.) Sir David Attenborough has a style all his own, and his voice jumps off every single page. I didn't merely READ this book, I ABSORBED it! Although scientific in nature, this book is so entertainingly written that the reader hardly notices how much knowledge is conveyed upon him. I am a devoted fan of Sir David Attenborough and am presently reading some of his earlier books which are just as beautifully written and presented. I also just received his latest books (Blue Planet and Life Of Mammals) and am eagerly looking forward to reading them as well!

Bridges
Fall: The Rape and Murder of Innocence in a Small Town
Published in Hardcover by New Horizon Press (2007-01-05)
Author: Ron Franscell
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Simply outstanding in research, writing and true-story telling
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-06-29
Franscell does a masterful job of recounting the tragic crimes in his hometown, Casper, Wyoming. His writing is superb.

Fall
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2008-02-08
This is excellent. I live in Casper when it happened and was really
outraged at the two men who could do just a thing. The book was well
written.

Compelling
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2008-02-16
This is an excellent book. Few true crime novels manage this level of polished writing, careful and skillful storytelling and sympathy for the victims. Truly a tragic story, but so vivid and powerful I couldn't put it down.

Chilling, yet true
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2008-02-10
The opening few pages of this book are as gripping as they come. Becky has been hurled down a huge cliff by her rapists. Unbelievably, she survives the fall, but seems on the brink of death. "Dragging her deadened legs out of the black water into the black night, she wormed across the sharp stones, naked below the waist, beaten and bruised, in shock" (p 4). Far above her, she can hear her would-be murderers chat. Will they realize she has survived? Will they come down to finish the job?

The story of what happens to Becky and to the rapists is a true page turner. I won't reveal what eventually happens to Becky, but is utterly shocked me.

Franscell is an excellent writer. Beyong the story of the true crime, he always delves into the consequences of evil. An evil that sends waves through the lives of hundreds of people, for years and years beyong the actual crime.



FALL: The Rape and Murder of Innocence in a Small Town
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2007-09-19
"Fall: The Rape and Murder of Innocence in a Small Town" by Ron Franscell is by far right up there with the best true crime book ever written. Set in a small town in Wyoming, two small time criminals commit what would be remembered as one of the most unspeakable crimes of Wyoming's history.

On an autumn night in 1973, Casper, Wyoming is shattered by the brutal murder of 11 year old Amy Burridge and the rape and attempted murder of her 18 year old half sister - both being thrown off of a 110 foot bridge. And the story doesn't end there. Ron Franscell's writing is part memoir as he was a young teenager living in Casper at the time of this tragic event, a neighbor and friend of the two victims. With this writing, Ron wanted to come to terms with what happened and why, delving into the criminal investigation and, most importantly, into the mind of a sociopath. Fall takes the reader to the scene of the crime with eloquently written details and specifics of the case, leaving the reader feeling emotions that run the gamut. - Melanie Craven - truecrimeinsider.com


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