Bridges Books

This is a terrific paranormal romance, with plenty of passion. I recommend it to all readers of erotic romance fiction, whether or not ghost stories are your usual fare. The author brings the setting alive, drawing readers into the story. I've read all of Dee S. Knight's books, and this is one of her best.

This book is absolutely magnificent! It is so filled with love, passion, and an intense combination of mystery, humor, incredible wit, and hidden meaning. Ms. Knight is astonishing and kept me up all night to finish this delightful must- read! I fell in love with the characters and the tale is happy all throughout, another PLUS! A note to Ms. Knight: please, please, give us more!

Passionate Destiny is a timeless romance story you don't want to miss, even if you're not normally a paranormal romance fan.
Dr. Margaret-Amis Hollings loses her job and decides to move to the historic mansion she recently inherited in Virginia. She's divorced and disillusioned that she'll never find real love. Soon after moving into the mansion, River Peace, she starts waking up with the sensation of having been passionately loved the way she'd always dreamed of. Except, she starts to wonder if she's just dreaming, it seems so real and sensual.
Margaret hires Aaron Belton to make needed repair to the mansion, who, unknown to Margaret, knows the place well and has his own plans to someday have River Peace, which he believes should have been rightfully owned by his ancestors.
An attraction and relationship starts to develop between Margaret and Aaron, reluctantly at first. Margaret finds herself confused about her feelings for the present-day Aaron, and her ghost lover, whose name also happens to be Aaron. The story develops with some twists and a mystery sub-plot, but the romance itself is what you'll remember after you've read it. I liked the little twist in the epilog, and hope it leads to a sequel!
Ms. Knight's writing immediately draws you into the tale, with a hero and heroine you can't help liking. The story is believable, despite the ghostly element. A keeper for me, and I hope to see more like this from her!

Pam P.

I just finished reading this book and found it to be very worthwhile! I would almost say it's a must read for serious students of yoga who want to go "beyond the postures".

It approaches yoga practice as a gateway to the internal, as a way of making a deeper connection with oneself and discovering themselves through the practice of yoga. This isn't a book on asana (postures) so if you are looking for that this book is not what you need, rather look into books such as Erich Shiffman's "Yoga The Spirit And Practice Of Moving Into Stillness" , Donna Farhi "Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit: A Return to Wholeness" which are both excellent books on learning Asana as well as the deeper aspects as well.

The author writes with openness about his own experiences, and does not try to come across as all wise and knowing, but rather someone who himself is very much "in process".

I highly recommend this as a book for those who are looking to take their practice of yoga beyond the physical.

Another book I would highly recommend is Stephen Cope's "Yoga and The Quest For The True Self" which also is focused on the internal aspects of yoga. This book actually goes (in my opinion) even deeper than the Phoenix Rising book in terms of covering the psychological aspects in a much more in depth way and it's just a wonderful companion to have to help you deepen your practice.

Also, check out "Bringing Yoga to Life : The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living" by Donna Farhi which is also a book on the internal and life changing practices of yoga.

Still, that is to take nothing away from "Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy" which is definitely a book I would highly recommend to those looking to go further on their path.

The best course I attended while earning my Ph.D. in psychology was "Theories of Personality." The professor brought the theories to life by describing the lives of each theorist - including people like Freud, Jung, and Maslow. She underscored how all theories grow out of an individual's life experience.

Michael Lee wrote his book on Phoenix Rising yoga Therapy (PRYT) from this perspective. We get to know Michael and his life first. As he describes his own psycho-spiritual journey, we tangibly feel how his approach to training teachers grew organically out of her personal life experiences. And as Michael tell his story, I see that he is also telling my story. It is not just about his journey in life and Yoga, it is also about my journey. This is also the story of how the PRYT training came to be, and thus if you are thinking of taking this training or are interest in following the story of a well-known Western yogi, I can recommend this unpretentious book.

I like that Michael acknowledges early on that each one of us is unique. We each follow a singular path to freedom, and we hold within ourselves the answers that guide us on our path. In turn, true teachers don't tell us what to do. They support us as we discover our own understanding. They help us accept ourselves as we are, so that we may listen deeply and uncover our own voice and song. Phoenix Rising, as envisioned by Michael, supports these views. It supports the therapist as guide, not as "one-who-knows-all."

Michael constantly reminds us that we need to keep out of our own way and the way of the student. Our mind is quick to give advice, but this instills an attitude that the therapist knows what is best for the client. Michael advises us to keep quiet and allow the client to come to his or her own knowing. While simple, this is perhaps the single most powerful message in the book - the attitude of listening, staying out of the way, witnessing, and being inwardly still, while at the same time being an actively engaged loving presence.

In Michael's words, "The more invisible and unobtrusive I am, the more clients feel they have permission to surrender to their body's innate wisdom. The process [of PRYT] unfolds naturally, guided by their inner being as I simply provide a space of acceptance and love, affirming all aspects of each person as the work of the Divine within."

At its core, PRYT is a practice that promotes transformation by drawing on the unique wisdom of the body. And as Michael affirms, "For empowerment and transformation to occur, the process must honor the spirit and stay out of its way. When this happens, Yoga is therapy."

Michael once told me that he was not trying to create a be-all-end-all training for Yoga teachers and therapists. He was interested in concentrating on a particular psycho-spiritual approach utilizing body and breath to enable students to get in touch with their core beliefs and emotions. Through PRYT he wanted to dig one well deeply, in one place. I'd say; he's struck a clear spring for refreshing water.

(Richard Miller, Ph.D.)

This is an excellent book for those of us who would like toread what yoga can do in one's personal life. The author explainssituations in his life and how his studies of yoga effected them. He also give really GREAT awareness exercises to try at the end of each chapter. Anyone, yogi or not, would benefit from these thoughtful exercises.

If you're even mildly obsessed by the Brooklyn Bridge than you simply must own this book. You'll also enjoy it immensely if you're interested in books of old photos of NYC or Brooklyn.

While enjoyable on its own, it works even better as a companion to David McCullough's definitive book about "The Great Bridge."

Dover publishing has once again put out a quality collection of photographs and prints of New York City. Mary Shapiro's "A Picture History of the Brooklyn Bridge: With 167 Prints and Photographs" is as colossal, magnificent, and substantial as the subject of the book. While it might seem gratuitous to have 167 illustrations of the same structure, the different angles, times of day, events and maintain the audience's fascination. Of course, the older photos and prints that were created during the bridge's construction marvel the reader, and one begins to realize how massive an undertaking the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge really was.

This is an excellent visual companion to David McCullough's "The Great Bridge".

Fastidiously assembled, lovingly written, and captivatingly shot, this pictoral work is nothing short of fascinating. I really have enjoyed it, and was pleasantly surprised with the selected photography and art. It all comes together well and gives the reader a formidable sense of early new york city. A wonder.

I should also add that this is the sort of work, short on words though not in meaning, that may appeal to documentary video afficianados rather than those looking for a purely textual approach.

I consider myself fortunate to have stumbled across this book and hope to find more like it.

There are 52 hands. Mike Lawrence walks you through all his thoughts as he plays those hands. This is a once in a lifetime chance to sit behind a great player and have him tell you why he is doing what he is doing. Not a book for beginners, but if you are developing a good feel for the game of bridge, this book will be invaluable, not to mention interesting.

One of the best bridge books ever. Shows how an expert thinks.

Yes, you will learn a lot, but oh, so painlessly. Mike has a sly, dry sense of humor mixed with dispassionate common sense that emphasizes the need to size up your opponents. All the technical skill in the world will not save you if you misjudge who is sitting to your right and left. Mike has an enormous ability to get through to the reader what it takes to be effective. I recommend this book and the similar "Play Teams with Mike Lawrence" (my favorite) as an introduction to his more serious books. I own most of them, and through the years I would say every one of them has improved my game, some enormously.

Some years ago I wrote to Mike about a hand that I was proud of the result, but my more traditional player/friends scorned my wizardly thinking. I held S-QJ10, H-XX-D-XX C-A10XXXX. Partner opened one heart. For various systemic reasons the bid 1NT was not available to me. I cleverly bid 1S; confusion reigned, and we received an excellent result--but my purist friends were horrified at my bid. Mike's response to my letter was "did you ever hear of the word 'pass'?" I loved it.

To serious and non-serious bridge players, get this book. It's a treat!

I swear, this woman his lived my life and given me the keys to deal with it. I found this "guide" to be enlightening, uplifting and encouraging. I now have hope that it IS possible to find the beloved partner. I'm going to get back on the "dance floor" and re-learn to dance.
Thank you so much!

I was fortunate to learn of the "Pocket Guide to your Heart" formulas before Colleen's book was released as she has personally inspired and guided me for the past 3 years.
After fully embracing and implementing the "Pocket Guide to your Heart" formulas into my life, my feeling gland began to open and then a NEW me...the AUTHENTIC me, emerged. My life then began to mirror back to me all of the incredible love, peace, joy and happiness that I started to feel inside.
I am so grateful to have found the "Pocket Guide to your Heart" formulas and so thrilled that Colleen's message now has a vehicle through which it can be shared with everyone in the world!!
An ABSOLUTELY LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE !!!

I have found Pocket Guide to your Heart to be a valuable tool in bringing me to a place of peace and love in my life. It has helped me find that place in me that I always searched for but could never find.
Everything in my life is better because of my work with the Pocket Guide to your Heart formulas. I have been able to improve and enhance my relationships with others but especially my relationship with myself.
It is a book that can be read over and over with new lessons to be learned with each reading.

My Disciplship class has used the book and workbook and we all love it!! Jerry Bridges breaks down each Godliness characteristic into a wholistic view of leading Godly lives. Also, the book's structure is great for leading/growing us throughout the book. Throughout the book Jerry references bible passages which was very important to me and our class. We're moving on to his Pursuit of Holiness book next, and can't wait.

I purchased this study guide for our young couples Bible study at my church. I was apprehensive because a lot of study guides don't have good discussion questions. I was pleasantly surprised. The study guide has excellent questions for personal growth and also for group discussion. It also ties in very nicely with the corresponding book.

This is the best study guide I have ever used.

I don't often give five stars, but Jerry Bridges deserves each one. His writing is simple, straightforward, biblical, and practical. I have been using "The Practice of Godliness" in my mentoring ministry for years. One thing I appreciate about this book is that it really is a Bible study. He uses his writing to illustrate, but the focus is digging into God's word. Whether you are studying by yourself or working with someone else, this is an excellent book!

L. Ron Hubbard wrote this book as a basic tool for the worker and manager, and the problems he or she faces on a day to day basis.
It is loaded with simple and useable information to enhance your own daily production at work. This book will make life a whole lot easier for you if you read it. I found this book very useful, and I still use it today. I have read this book perhaps a dozen times since I first acquired a copy 15 years ago. The data in it is still useful today, as I found it back when I first read it. It is a very relevant book to our times, with the economic stuggles our country is experiencing across the nation. This is a very important book for the executive, the small business owner or the average employee. The chapter that covers the subject on 'Handling the Confusions of the workaday world' is particulary vital to anyone who strives to succeed. There is also a magnificent chapter entitled 'Exhaustion' which will lift the struggle of the 'daily grind' from anyone's job.
I highly recommend this book be obtained and read, as well as circulated among your fellow co-workers if you want a stable future where you are employed. It really works!

I first read parts of this book years ago and I only retained a few basic pieces of information. One such being how to overcome exhaustion has been very helpful to me. I recently read the book again and have been using it at work. It has been great!

I love the Problems of Work book. I especially enjoyed the information regarding "The Confusions of the Work a day world". Too often people getting stressed out because of their jobs and work when it is not necessary. That was Chapter two. Then there is the Chapter Five "Life as a Game" - this is such a great point of view to run your Day to Day life, it takes the seriousness out of work and life! I love it! It greatly helped me change my attitude and enjoy daily life more.
Thanks Amazon for letting me speak out:)
Christina Kinne

This book is perhaps one of the all-time most wacky expositions of cult pseudo-medicine.

It's about getting rid of impurities in your body. Short summary: sweat them out in a sauna for 8 hours a day, for a month, while exercising until exhaustion, and taking dangerous levels of Niacin.

L Ron Hubbard (who originally claimed to be a Nuclear Physicist on the cover of this book -- until people found out that he failed out of college) claims that radiation can be "washed off" buildings, and in the same way "washed out" of your body. Sure, radioactive DUST can be washed off buildings, but radiation is an ENERGY, not a SUBSTANCE, and when it affects your body, cells deep inside are changed and damaged -- you can't wash that off.

In successive years, Scientology has claimed that this prime example of Hubbard's "perfect" technology applies to LSD and psychiatric drugs, and that you can't reap Scientology's super-powerful benefits without gett! ing rid of these dangerous chemicals.

Uh huh.

There are plenty of web pages that go into great detail about Hubbard, Dianetics, Scientology, and various other trappings of this cult. Just search for "Scientology Criticism."

Whatever else you may have read or heard, this book is for people who really want to handle either their own or someone else's drug problem. This is a proven, workable, system to rid the body of drugs. And I'm afraid anyone who would knock anything that helps get people off drugs and helps with drug problems is someone with serious problems and obviously not interested in people's well-being. Possibly they have their own agenda. Whereas L. Ron Hubbard was a humanitarian whose only purpose was to help people.
I highly suggest you read the book and make up your own mind.

The Scientology crime syndicate's "Purification Rundown" is the occult ritual which killed Lisa McPearson in the Fort Harrison Hotel in Clearwater, Florida. As such, an examination into this ritual as exposed by the head crackpot madman himself is _highly_ valuable to anyone who is interested in deadly crackpot medical rituals.

I give it 5 stars for its informative value, though 0 stars for its rationality value.

Mark Granovetter reveals how people make economic decisions and take economic actions based on the social structure they are embedded in. We are not totally rational beings as the old economists would have us believe -- we are social beings -- influenced by, and influencing those around us. It is how we vote, how we dress, how we think, what careers we pursue and what products we buy.

Yet, those immediately around us may not be very useful in helping us find a job! Our close associates know what we know at the same time we know it! Therefore, they are not very useful for telling us something new -- like where a job opening is. To find out about jobs, we don't already know about, we need to go outside of our immediate social circle to connect to people we don't see very often any more[old friends, college chums, old army buddies, former co-workers, old sorority sisters]. They now live in different social circles than we do. These social circles have information not available in our social circle -- some of the info is about job openings.

This classic book is still highly relevant and useful after 30 years! The book is somewhat `academic' in parts, but is so full of `gems' that it is worth slogging through the research numbers. Every college graduate should read this book and keep it handy till they retire.

This is the study where the famous "Strength of Weak Ties" paper came from -- IMHO, the best named social science paper ever! Worth the price just to understand the importance, and use, of "weak ties" in our social networks.

This book is a mix of academic and practical. I have recommended it to several clients and friends who don't mind the academic prose to find pearls of wisdom here. Very useful for people trying to understand how the knowledge-worker job-finding process works. Good for HR folks and those who have been RIFfed. A great supplemental book for an HR class in Talent Mgt.

This book is an interesting introduction to the workings of the labor market. The main theory revolves around the fact that contacts within our social circle usually do not have access to information we do not already have; in order to get new information, we need to extend social circles and reach for those with whom we do not have constant contact.

Through a very academic approach to the problem, the scientific approach is best to help us understand how people get jobs. I originally read this book as an undergraduate in a labor economics course, and I have recently consulted it again (10yrs later) and found many insights I had not caught the first time around.

The book --Ride guide to Ohio's covered brdiges is a very well done book regarding covered bridges in Ohio. I bought this as a future Christmas gift for a realtive in Ohio who studies ciovered bridges--a senior citizen--who loves old Ohio history--this will be a good book to read through for my Aunt. Glad I found it listed in internet. Thanks.

I have ridden one of these rides, and found it to be a very pleasant ride. Nice scenery, little traffic, and great flat straightways mixed with some hills (which my riding partner had trouble with). It was by far the best ride I have been on this season. Cyclists who have been waiting for a book of Ohio/Midwest rides should definately put this book on their list.

Authors Kurt Leib and Steve Butterman are "Bridgers," that is, "bridge-hunting fanatics." Taking it one step further, they could be termed, "Covered Bridgers." And how can one blame them? They live in a state where there are still 37 remaining covered bridges, structures of beauty and interest to even the most humbug of travelers. You match that presence with an already seasoned, cycling-friendly state known for its small towns with neat, tidy squares, and you have great fodder for a terrific ride guide. Leib and Butterman have done us a long due favor.

And they are well-groomed to pen this guide. Leib is a journalist and a frequent contributor to the regional cycling tabloid, Bike Midwest. Butterman is a historian. Both love cycling. And covered bridges.

The meat of the book is the very thorough description of 11 suggested tours that are charted within seven Ohio counties. The tours vary in length (24 miles is shortest, 60 miles is longest) and in degree of difficulty, so even a beginner teen or adult cyclist with a handful of 20-mile rides under the belt could find one to enjoy. On the flipside, there are some longer, more hilly, and downright tougher rides, many of which include gravel roads, a better fit for a mountain bike. Some include all paved roads but most have at least some stretches of dirt road, making a "hybrid," mountain bike, or road bike with wider tires the best fit.

At the beginning of each tour chapter, to the right of the book crease, the authors give a quick description of the terrain, road conditions, traffic level, and points of interest. Printed to the left of the crease is a simple map of the route, leaving out just enough details to keep the "lightweight" map readers from getting confused. This gives a quick synopsis of and look at the tour. What I thought was missing from this quick snapshot was a little, square map with a dot pinpointing the tour's location in the state. Instead, I had to flip back to the beginning of the book to find the one larger version of the Ohio map, which has the location of every tour in the book marked with numbered dots.

This missing, small map, however, was my only complaint. Following the one-sentence descriptions of terrain, traffic, etc., the authors provide an interesting, several-page read on each tour, covering the history of the area and of the specific covered bridges in the route. This was the most interesting part for this reviewer-HistoryChannel fanatic. Immediately following this text in each chapter is the all important route cue sheet. The sheets are very thorough and include: point to next point mileage, cumulative mileage, street (and route) name and important landmarks.

Each route is well-covered and quite detailed, but where the book really delivers for the connoisseur is in the Glossary and the Preface. The glossary provides simple diagrams and definitions of at least a dozen types of bridge designs, so amateur carpenters and would be engineers get a special treat. In the "Basic Data on Bridges" section of the glossary, the list includes each bridge in the book, its date of completion, its length and its "truss type" (explained earlier in the glossary). The preface gives the rationale for touring these bridges via bicycle and provides a short, interesting history of the emergence of the covered bridge, her rise to prominence, her gradual, nearly wholesale replacement by new structures, and her preservation and great admiration in recent decades.

The book is slim (107 pages), easy to pack, and specific information can be easily found within despite the absence of an index.

I have always lived within an hour of Ohio and I have been waiting for such a book for a long time. I love the subject and I love riding in Ohio. I've already picked out my first personal tour--Ashtabula County, Eastern Leg. This small book will "loom large" on my shelf of regional touring guides.