Bryan Books

I had the honor of writing this with Rick Ferguson. It's content not only impacted me, it has shaped my entire outlook in ministry. When Rick died unexpectedly in 2002 as the result of an automobile accident, I used excerpts from this book to eulogize him in print.

This book will help you understand how to put others before yourself, so that you can experience success you never knew possible.

The book taught me so much about myself. It revealed to me the way that I am called to serve, just as Christ served. Thank you Dr. Rick Ferguson, I think your a GREAT preacher too!

This book is a real page turner. Don't start reading unless you have the afternoon off.

Like a classic 15 year-old Malt Whisky, or a full-bodied vintage red wine, Shadows and Deceptions is an exceptionally well rounded book. The author entices you with a strong bouquet of intrigue and secrecy as he sets the scene and introduces the main characters. With your first sip, he plunges you into the action with eloquent and descriptive passages of quick-fire action, leaving your mind tingling with a strong liquor of options and possibilities. Can a small, quiet place like Albany harbour international crime? Will our main protagonist's dark past catch up with him? Will it destroy his brave new world? Can he overcome adversity and prevail as an unlikely hero? That first sip has you hooked. You swallow and find a plot which is exhilirating, complex and strong yet smooth in its transitions from sub-plot to sub-plot. You can't get enough. Your mind yearns for more. The author teases you with more dark secrets from a murky past. More twists and turns en route to the dramatic climax. It's difficult to tell the good from the bad. You must drink more to satiate your curiosity. In the end, your glass lies empty. It's been a sublimely satisfying experience and your palate is ready for more. When is the next book being released?

This is a very good book in ship's stability. Is centered in the practice but not missing the theory beneath. Very good value/price ratio

For those persons who need to know and fully understand ship stability this is the only book you will ever have to own. its gives clear and simple instructions aswell as worked example of all aspects of stability.

Even for those who are not at the mates or masters level, this book will certainly aid you in understanding the basics.

A must own book for those who need to understand.

Enjoyed this Cody J. Bryan story even more than the first one. Once again, awaiting impatiently for publication of next book.

I read a lot of mystery books, and I have to rate this one right up there at the top of my list. It grabbed me immediately and wouldn't turn loose. Cody is a very funny guy, and I can identify closely with him. Being familiar with the setting for this book also made it more interesting to me. If you like to laugh and be entertained by a mystery, try this one.

The greatest murder mystery in a long while!! Fun to read with plenty of twists and a generous serving of good old fashioned humour! A fantastic read!

My book was originally published in the UK, with many excellent reviews. It is set in the US and unlike most other murder mysteries, it contains more than a touch of humor, enough to make every reviewer agree that it's a "fun read". There is no humor in murder, but there is humor in the relationship of the characters set on solving such murders. I've written the book for readers to enjoy. But don't take my word for it, read it for yourself.

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This book is a wonderful adaption of the 1976 version of the Cinderella. The book gives details not revealed in the movie, and is full of beautiful color and black and white images from the movie, along with promotional shots not found anywhere else. It's a great investment of any fan of the film.

The story of "The Slipper and the Rose" is the one of Cinderella, but with a unique twist -- it's done from the Prince's point of view. The film starts out with Prince Edward (Played by Richard Chamberlian) returning from a neighboring kingdom frustrated because the woman he was sent to consider for marriage wasn't at all like he desired. He then informs his parents "When I marry, as indeed I must, it shall be for the convience of love and not for the convince of convince." The rest of the movie then follows him as he longs for the woman to whom he can give his heart, while at the same time letting you get to know Cinderella as well (Played by Gemma Craven). Her story is the usual story -- her father dies at the beginning of the film, leaving her to be a servant to her step mother and two not-so-ugly step sisters. She however is a simple girl who only longs for the days when she was happy, and doesn't exactly want to go to the ball. ("Me? Go to the ball?"..."Not wishing [to go] exactly. More wondering what it must be like.")

They are joined by a cast of wonderful characters, such as a fairy godmother who sometimes wishes they had never been invented, and a king who subtly hints he regrets marrying the Queen, and only says about his son's future wife "Well make sure she has teeth. He has an obsession with them having teeth." The story is the great classic with enough of a twist to make it refreshing. The music was written by the amazing Sherman Brothers (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins), and won an academy award, as well as being selected for the royal film performance of 1976, which was attended by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

This is my favorite and in my opinion the best cinderella story and the only one worth reading or watching. Prince Edward actually has name and his life is an important part of the story. Cinderella loses her slipper of course, but when Edward finds her, they find out that love cannot always have its way. The fairy godmother is hilarious. One scene you see her house and she had souveneirs from Robin and Maid Marian, William Tell, the ugly duckling, and other legendary characters. I also love this movie because its adult humor is clean and funny. The music score was written by the Sherman brothers who did a fantastic job! If you are a Richard Chamberlain fan you like it even better - he's the prince. The book is full of pictures from the movie. It is a great shame thats its no longer in print.

Albert J. Raboteau is the foremost writer on the history of African American Christianity. In "A Sorrowful Joy" he writes his own history as an African American Christian. First delivered as two lectures in the Harold M. Wit Lectures at Harvard University Divinity School, Raboteau communicates his personal spiritual autobiography with power and poetry.

A phrase from the foreword by Kimberly Patton brilliantly summarizes Raboteau's life story: "None of us is only the sum of our wounds." Raboteau shares forthrightly about several wounding experiences in his life, both those he endured and those he inflicted. Providing hope, he also humbly recounts how God brought healing and forgiveness to these broken relationships.

Throughout the narrative of his journey of suffering, seeking, and spirituality, Raboteau beautifully weaves the twin narratives of African American slave religion and Orthodox Christianity. He details his surprised at the slowly evolving realization that they both emphasize the theology of the Cross. That is, African American Christianity and Orthodox Christianity both face the reality that suffering can't be avoided, while also believing the higher reality that suffering can be converted. In this one summation, Raboteau accurately captures the essence of two grand religious traditions. In one brief book, he poignantly captures the essence of an authentic spiritual journey.

Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of "Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction," "Soul Physicians," and "Spiritual Friends."

The short version:
Mississippi African-American Catholic (and all the suffering that would entail) turns liberal revolutionary (and all the disillusionment that would entail) turns Orthodox seeker (That means satisfied fulfilled servant of the Lord). got this as a present 12-25-02, sat down and read it in it's entirety on 12-28-02. Recommend it highly for us 'children of the 60s' and spiritual seekers, touches the reader on so many different levels it is amazing. A short, quick, engaging read that packs a mighty wallop. For a WASP from the South coming to terms with many of the issues Raboteau went through, this was a marvelous book. Thanks! Raboteau's other works are superb as well.

I've had the pleasure of reading some of Geon's other writings, but this so far was the most useful and informative for someone new to vegetarianism such as myself. The tips on beans are worth the read.

Want to go veg and go abroad, but afraid what you'll be offered? Fear not, savvy traveller. Geon lays it on the line for you. He tells you about regions to avoid (most former Soviet republics that end in "-stan") and where a vegetarian's heaven on earth is (hint: rhymes with "Mindia".)
It'd be nice if there were a tape to accompany this, as phonetic transliteration doesn't always cut it. Other than that, a very handy resource.

Do you have friends who are avid golfers? Do your eyes glaze over when they start talking about their game? Have you ever tried watching Tiger Woods on t.v. and been bored? That's because you don't know the sport of golf! Pick up one of these easy to read, quick-study guides to golf and you will find yourself wanting to join your friends in a game. Or, at the minimum, you 'll understand what they are talking about and when those big golf tournaments are on t.v., you'll get the game and find yourself interested, and enjoying being a spectator. I am impressed with how clearly this guide lays out the strategy of the game, explains the swings, scoring (eagle, birdy, par, bogey), use of equipment (woods, wedges, putters)...all those terms you've heard but never really understood. Now you will!

These guides are great! The format is easy to use (great graphics) and the content is so accessible. Not only are the rules clear but I finally get the game of golf. I'm going to buy the entire set of guides so that I can understand and enjoy all the sports my husband and kids watch on tv.

This service that Mr. Jones provides is invaluable. So many times when we are introduced to new sports (soccer, lacrosse, etc) it's difficult to figure out and understand the rules and how the game is played. These products provide the critical elements that allow anyone to understand how the different athletic events are played. My only criticism is why I didn't think of this incredible idea and service before Mr. Jones.

During the one season that my son played high school Lacrosse, I never figured out what was going on in the game. Several parents tried to explain the lightning fast play but I was lost...always. What a difference it would have made if I had had in hand the SportSpectator Guide to Men's Lacrosse. The guide explains completely and concisely the object of the game, play strategies, position and purpose of players and the scoring of points. I particularly like the Lacrosse Field Diagram which graphically shows all the player positions and names the parts of the field according what type of play occurs in which parts of the field. The guide explains the rough physical contact of "stick checking" and "body checking" during defensive play and as a parent, it would have been helpful to have understood the importance of and guidelines around these maneuvers. The guide is very accessible, easy to carry in a purse or pocket, and laminated so it holds up throughout the season. What a find!