Burns Books

This inclusive book of poetry has something for everyone--even those who don't like poetry. Burns, the editor, has collected his own favorite poems in one volume, then arranged them under different headings based on their themes. The poems range from Chaucer and Shakespeare to "Jabberwocky" to poems written in the late 20th century. The collection is eclectic, but somehow is held together by the different headings. I can't keep my copy on the shelf, as people are constantly discovering the book and borrowing it. Definitely worth the read.

I learned a lot from it. You will too!

From: CAPTAIN RICHARD WOODMAN, "Elder Brother" of UK Trinity House and author of over 30 nautical books, including the "Nathaniel Drinkwater" age-of-sail series:

"Monumental, magnificent, what an achievement! Captain Maffeo has extracted from Nelson's correspondence the opinions of the great man and the manner in which they furthered his naval intentions -- for this is not by any means a collection of unadorned or unambiguous comment. Here is Nelson at work, as well as Nelson as a private person, with his concerns and anxieties, his care and thoughtfulness for others, and his ruthless streak. Captain Maffeo has extracted and collected a fascinating miscellany in 'Seize, Burn, or Sink.'"


From: STEPHEN COONTS, "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Flight of the Intruder," "Fortunes of War," "Combat," "Deep Black," and "America":

"Two hundred years ago admirals had no staff; yet, more time. In addition to his duties of leading his fleet, an admiral was also his nation's roving ambassador. Correspondence took months to get anywhere, so he was the 'man on the spot' who made political decisions and commitments wherever his ships happened to call. Riding their flagships around for months--even years--at sea, admirals spent much of their days hunched over a desk reading correspondence and writing letters with goose-quill pens; letters to everyone: their superiors, their families, other captains, government officials high-and-low--officials of their own nation as well as of the various ports in which their ships might call. One of these most famous, and victorious, admirals was Horatio Nelson--and he was an admiral who had a way with words. Historian Steven E. Maffeo has mined his voluminous correspondence to give us the nuggets in this book--the best of Nelson; or, if you will, Nelson unexpurgated. You will find this book a great read and a reference you will return to often, in the years ahead, when you need just the right phrase. I recommend it to you."

Burns picked a great selection of routes for this book. Not just the old classics, but the newer, unknown gems that will become classics in the future as well. He really knows his stuff.

I love this book. As an anthropologist I use it in my workshops -- human evolution with a soul -- and as a grandmother I read it with my grandchildren (ages l0 and l2), both budding artists and writers, who find its content fascinating and its images awesome.

Great read. Moves right along. Caught my interest right away. New slant to a romance.

La premisa fundamental de este libro es sencilla: uno se siente como piensa. Aunque este es un adagio prestado de la filosofía estoica, el autor (y otros psicólogos de la escuela cognitiva) le han dado un giro científico para desarrollar una de las mejores terapias para aquellos que sufrimos de depresión en diversos niveles. El libro original está escrito en un inglés sencillo, accesible para la mayoría de los lectores. Claro está que las traducciones adolecen de una tendencia a mezclar la formas de la lengua original con aquellas a las que se intenta traducir. Ya la traducción del título muestra ese raquitismo. El título no podría ser más desafortunado, aunque, claro está, el traductor está tratando de ser literal.
Es mi esperanza que la traducción no haya dejado de lado el mensaje general del libro. Pero aun así, estoy seguro que el lector encontrará descripciones de las falacias mentales que nos hunden en la depresión, formas de tratar poner en jaque nuestra misma mentalidad depresiva y tareas prácticas que ayudan a enfrentar la depresión de una manera positiva.
Este no es un libro de superación personal cualquiera. A diferencia de las charlatanerías que populan hoy el mercado, este es un libro sólido y bien escrito. Léalo; se va a sentir mejor.

This item was delivered as promised, will do business with this setter again. Thank you.

I have been waiting for this book for a long time. I teach sacramental theology and I have often wished for a book that would inspire ordinary people to understand and appreciate what takes place in each of the sacraments and what is the meaning of each sacrament in their daily lives. Anselm Grün brings to this enterprise all of his experience as a monk, a theologian, a parish priest, and someone conversant with modern psychology. On every page I have encountered a priest who prays as he administers the sacraments. I have a feeling that this is one of the most important books I will ever read.

Gwen Masters tackles the difficult emotions evoked by a relationship in which even the simplest questions become complex. This novel doesn't avoid the hard questions and harder answers, something you'll have figured out by the second page. As you travel deeper, you'll discover there are other areas Gwen doesn't avoid. Thankfully. A fine read and well worth the investment of both your time and your money.