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I think this is a major work. The underlying principal is that God is a concept. Though he doesn't preclude the existance of a creator. He tries to show that the perception of God down through ages changes as the people pass along their stories by word of mouth changing them to include their own perspective. Burt also states that the Bible should not be read as a history but as a teaching document of morals and how we should live. He also shows that many of the stories in the bible were taken from stories that proceeded them from other cultures with changes that make them fit the situation. A great book 80 pages long fairly easy to read with short chapters and with a lot of information.

This book is designed to be a thoroughly calculated and articulately argued treatise on numerous issues of faith .and morality. This text is a complex one whose themes run the gamut, from cosmology to numerology, to gender to ethics, and to others in between. The underlying theme of the book deals with the nature of God Who, the author argues, is a concept rather than a being. This unique - and admittedly controversial position - appears continually throughout the book and is fortified by the biblical evidence the author provides. The book is able to give readers both stories from the Bible, mythological sources and analyses thereof; this is intended to enrich their understanding of the points made herein. This book is designed to be a unique look at issues of theology and faith; for this reason, it will appeal to scholars of religion and history.

I think that if you like to think this is a book for you (as long as you can stick with what is happening with all thee turns). It will stretch your mind and the stories are even interesting. I also think that this book is great for schools and lets kids use their imagination.

My teacher is reading this book to us and I love it! It really makes you think and suprised at some of the endings. I'm not a professional but I know a good book when I hear one. I give this 2 thumbs up!

This book is my constant Contracts companion. In class, I have two books open: the casebook & this one. It's super helpful, and I love the funny comic for each case that serves as a visual reminder of the case facts. I wish I had one of these books for all of my boring casebooks.

This made the cases easy to understand. Help me get my best grade first year.

Any horse lover like me will never be able to put this one down. An endless amount of awesome pictures, cool facts, and other $hit like that really do make this book THE HORSE LOVER'S COMPANION!

Filled with beautiful illustrations and amazing facts about horses, this is the ultiate guide to people who are crazy about horses. It's kind of like a calder in abook used to keep dates and records, but it is also filled with pictures, facts and tales about who else? HORSES! HORSES RULE!

The Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series is just wonderful; it's like a "Cliff Note" of the opera, and extremely informative and educational. I particularly like the size; these guides are not cumbersome and fit right into my shirt pocket. The ladies will find sufficient room in their pocketbooks.

The story narrative with the music examples is excellent. I prefer it to a libretto; indeed, it's a much easier way to follow the essence of the story. The essay is magnificent; very well written, not pedantic, and extremely insightful and comprehensible. I congratulate Burton Fisher for a job very well done and Amazon for making these handy, information-laden booklets available. The Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series is a wonderful contribution to opera education and opera appreciation.

My tip: acquire the entire collection because you will be in easy reach of superbly presented opera guides consisting of story analysis, principal characters in the opera, story narrative with music highlights, background, analysis, and commentary.

Heinz Dinter, Ph.D.

This book is an opera novice's dream come true. Thank you thank you thank you. Burton Fisher is an opera afficionado with excellence!

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What a wonderful pictorial tour of a culture and country with a rich history unspoiled by tourism. The author captures people and places like no other I have seen.

Here is a book that was sorely missing. It will interest not only travelers planning a trip to Laos but also those that just want an in depth look at the country and its people. There are an amazing number of photos covers all aspects of the country. I don't think any other tourist has seen as much of the country....it's wonderful!

Mr. Burton uses his gifts of humor, kindness, and in your face truthfulness to lead you through the scariest days of his life--this book will uplift you

A truely inspirational book. Mr.Burton relates his story with warmth,courage and humor. A very talented writer and performer. It's definitely worth your time to read "A Life in the Balance" In addition, if you ever get a chance to see him perform, DO IT. His comedy/juggling act is amazing!

Mary Burton does it again! This emotionally electrifying story will keep you engrossed from start to finish! Don't pass up this one!

In 1884 in his will her father asked Alanna Patterson to deliver a box to Caleb Pitt in Easton, North Carolina. She would prefer to forget Caleb, the man she always loved, but who rejected her offer of empathy and left her behind as he wallows in guilt. Still, Alanna honors her dad's request.

Former sea Captain Caleb Pitt lives in disgrace accompanied only by his feelings of guilt. His nightmares run rampant as he was the only survivor of the Intrepid, a ship he captained that sank. Filled with remorse and pain, Caleb hides on an isolated barrier reef off the North Carolina coast as a lightkeeper. A hermit saving lives from a distance is the life he believes he deserves. However, Alanna has arrived on his Outer Banks remote rock. She wants to hold him until he heals and even after that, but will he let her though he still loves her like she does him.

THE LIGHTKEEPER'S WOMAN is an exciting second chance at love historical romance that hooks the viewers by letting them feeling the anguish of Caleb and empathizing with the inability of Alanna to reach him. The story line enables the audience to feel the isolation of residing on an isolated reef so much so that readers will feel they are there. Fans of deep tales with strong protagonists will take immense delight with the terrific tormented tale of Alanna and Caleb, two souls searching for solace that can only be found with one another.

Harriet Klausner

This lovely volume beautifully designed on creamy white paper brings to the reader the love poems of John Donne (1572-1631). A comprehensive and sympathetic introduction by the editor Charles Fowkes accompanies it. Mr. Fowkes sets out to explain the background of Donne's poetry and the influence thereof on his own life. But anyone who intends to read Donne should be well prepared. Although his use of language is colloquial, it's riddled with allusions. Donne certainly had a vivid and intense imagination. Further I think that familiarity with authors from the sixteenth or seventeenth centuries would be an asset.

Expect no cozy love poetry here. Donne's attitude is defiant and aggressive. He certainly knew all of the stages and emotions of love ranging from rapture to deep despair. The young Donne's disrespect for women and his intense sexuality might perhaps put some readers off. Though the courtship and marriage to Anne More (in 1601) would bring a change. In terms of class Anne was by far Donne's superior, and her father forbade the marriage. Yet Donne had deeply fallen in love, and put his career on the line to marry Anne secretly. It cut him down in arrogance. Anne died in 1617, worn out by her yearly pregnancies (Donne had quite an appetite).

The reader can track the courtship and marriage of Anne and John Donne throughout the poems. But often Donne will address an imaginary lady. As Mr. Fowkes indicates the background of his poetry is difficult to pinpoint. And add to this the fact which we should also not forget, that Donne was a Catholic who converted to the Anglican Church and felt guilty about it.

A complicated man harbouring many selves and souls. Even though I may not agree with Donne's aggressive ways in several poems, he expresses himself with such an intensity and passion (that I cannot avoid him), which makes up for some of the most compelling and brilliant poetry ever written in the English language.

The voice of Richard Burton reciting John Donne is a magical combination. Burton has the flair that captures the feeling and intensity of this poet. Donne, known for his writing ability, his technique is known as conciet, can be dense to read. Burton opens up the words and the meanings with his rich voice and perfect inflection.

Whether you are timid about poetry or love John Donne, this is the point of no return.