Cross Books

alan cross is one of the most knowledgeable authors in the field of history of new rock. he isn't high brow and snobbish in his explanations of various musical movements and the importance of various artists to new rock. he has an enthusiasm for his subject and he doesn't intimidate you with his knowledge. consider him your dummies guide to alternative rock, he can help you make sense of all the various artists, musical movements and indie labels that have been spoken with such reverence. (artist like the pixies, smiths, record labels like rough trade and SST, and producers like flood and brian eno)

the first 3 chapters of the book gives you a backgrounder on the history of new rock. he gives you the various definitions of "alternative rock" and goes through a time-line of the important events that happened. there's also 366 days of new rock that tells you various trivial events that happened on each of the year.

after that, the subsequent chapters are lists and artist trivia. he lists the most important indie releases, contravoursal music videos and album covers, bad and good career moves of artists, origins of band names, real names of artists who use aliases, etc. he even tells the signs and birthdays of some the important music makers. he gives you a low down on all artists, record producers and record labels that are deemed important in the alt-rock community and tells you why they are held in such high regard. this part is the most fun part of the book. he has a wealth of fascinating facts of the artists and he will keep you reading. some of the stories are funny and he has a huge list of about a hundred weird but true facts and stories about bands.

at the end, he even has a tour guide for the alt-rock travellers. he outlines the important musical historical sites in the major music making cities such as manchester and new york. (ie. CBGB'S and the Chelsea hotel in new york). it also gives you some important internet sites to visit of the major record labels and groups. though this list is a bit dated since the book was written in 1997.

over all, there's not enough room to tell you what's in this book and why it's such a good book. for me, it's an essential guide to understanding rock music. at times, it seems like it has more trivia and liststhan actual good linear telling of the history of alternative music, it's still a good guide to everything you want to know about rock music. after all, it's a genre that's so big and fractured (everything from grunge to techno to shoegazers), it is difficult to tell the story in a linear fashion. through the lists and the time line, it gives you a good picture of what alt-rock is truly about.

alan cross is one of the most knowledgeable authors in the field of history of new rock. he isn't high brow and snobbish in his explanations of various musical movements and the importance of various artists to new rock. he has an enthusiasm for his subject and he doesn't intimidate you with his knowledge. consider him your dummies guide to alternative rock, he can help you make sense of all the various artists, musical movements and indie labels that have been spoken with such reverence. (artist like the pixies, smiths, record labels like rough trade and SST, and producers like flood and brian eno)

the first 3 chapters of the book gives you a backgrounder on the history of new rock. he gives you the various definitions of "alternative rock" and goes through a time-line of the important events that happened. there's also 366 days of new rock that tells you various trivial events that happened on each of the year.

after that, the subsequent chapters are lists and artist trivia. he lists the most important indie releases, contravoursal music videos and album covers, bad and good career moves of artists, origins of band names, real names of artists who use aliases, etc. he even tells the signs and birthdays of some the important music makers. he gives you a low down on all artists, record producers and record labels that are deemed important in the alt-rock community and tells you why they are held in such high regard. this part is the most fun part of the book. he has a wealth of fascinating facts of the artists and he will keep you reading. some of the stories are funny and he has a huge list of about a hundred weird but true facts and stories about bands.

at the end, he even has a tour guide for the alt-rock travellers. he outlines the important musical historical sites in the major music making cities such as manchester and new york. (ie. CBGB'S and the Chelsea hotel in new york). it also gives you some important internet sites to visit of the major record labels and groups. though this list is a bit dated since the book was written in 1997.

over all, there's not enough room to tell you what's in this book and why it's such a good book. for me, it's an essential guide to understanding rock music. at times, it seems like it has more trivia and liststhan actual good linear telling of the history of alternative music, it's still a good guide to everything you want to know about rock music. after all, it's a genre that's so big and fractured (everything from grunge to techno to shoegazers), it is difficult to tell the story in a linear fashion. through the lists and the time line, it gives you a good picture of what alt-rock is truly about.

This book is really good with great illustrations in color on the techniques including netting, peyote, squared needle weaving, tubular right-angle weave, ladder, brick and herringbone stitches, square stitch, loom bead weaving, bead knitting, crochet, tubular beaded crochet, embellishment techniques and knotting. This is followed by good material on the beads and tools . The many projects are also well illustrated with great drawings to help. One caveat though: this book is a compilation from 4 other books which is annoying if you've got them already and if you don't have them, you may not want to buy them either. The four are: Ann Benson, Beading for the first time, Gay Bowles, Beaded cross-stitch treasures, Valerie Campbell-Harding, Beaded tassels, braids and fringes, Gourley, Elizabeth, etc, Art of seed beading and C.W. Wells, Art & elegance of beadweaving.
But the price, even without any discount here, is good and this is one of the best books on beading that I've bought so far.

There are a few patterns and projects here but this book is more about making yourself more knowledgable and proficient with beadwork. It gives tons of inside information beyond diagrams and threadpaths (e.g. how to actually tie a weaver's knot and make it hold) as well as all the details on tools and materials. It's all about beads, patterns, and a thousand ways to use them.

As a seminary student required to read this book for class, I was enthralled by this book far more so than the run of the mill required seminary reading. Brondos makes a thorough and compelling argument. I will wait for more time to digest this book, and let others do the same, before completely abandoning whatever hodgepodge of traditional atonement theory I currently hold. I pray more learned minds than mine read this book and discuss its contents with their peers. I am extremely curious what respected theologians who hold traditional atonement theories will say...

I am absolutely enamored with this book. I picked it up because I have a fascination with theories of the atonement, but on reading it I discovered that it is so much more than another book on the atonement. In fact, Brondos really rejects the whole idea of atonement theories. He doesn't want to explain how the cross "works" to achieve salvation. He wants to understand what Paul means when he talks about the cross.

This book properly fits in the recent tradition of the New Perspective on Paul. Brondos' main goal is to see if it is possible to understand Paul in a way that makes Paul's story of Jesus compatible with the story of Jesus we find in the gospels and Acts. Traditional interpretations of Paul have him presenting a gospel which is very disjointed from the story we find in Mark, Matthew, Luke and John. Brondos suggests a new way of reading Paul that brings these two visions of Jesus together.

It's a remarkable work. I highly recommend it.

having seen the frescoes at arezzo less than 12 months ago, i was intrigued to find out whether the images in this book matched my recent memories: they did, and more, because the close-ups were a further revelation, since i could not get so close to the frescoes when on the spot. i am grateful to skira for giving me this wonderful bonus. the book has been a continuous presence on the lectern in my living room ever since amazon delivered it a few weeks ago.

You have to be really into Italian art and Early Renaissance to get the feeling of this wonderful book. The way it's lavishly printed makes you happy almost as much as you would see the originals. I would recommend this to an art lovers as a second choice after the site tours.

I would recommend this study guide to any golfer that would like to take their Game for both Golf and Life to the next level. Jim and Wally did a wonderful job of showing us how the foundations of life and golf are so similar. I am excited to share with you that we are now using the study guides in our church to reach out to golfers and help them take their game for life and golf to a whole new level. Well Done!

Why Not Benefit Your Life?

This book can improve your life in a thousand ways. Jim Shead and Wally Armstrong take the bible and apply it to the game of golf and to life in manner that is unobtrusive and realistic. For Christians and non-Christians alike, this book competently teaches the reader the benefits of living in God’s Word.
Shead and Armstrong have divided this book into chapters, with each chapter relating a message of Christianity to a specific aspect of golf, which is then related to a specific aspect of life. Some examples of the chapters are; balance, timing, perseverance, and power sources. The chapters work in a progressive order, the following one expanding or adding to the preceding chapter.
Perhaps the most effective aspect of this book is the way the reader is kept from becoming lost as they learn about Christianity. The progressiveness of the chapters allows the readers to grasp or understand a concept before they are introduced to more. As well, Christianity can be confusing, and Shead and Armstrong reduce the confusion with the quality of examples they use. Each and every example is realistic and most likely been experienced by the reader. In other Christianity books, examples may seem to come from fairy tales, where only a few have ever heard or have themselves experienced the examples being used. For example, most golfers have found themselves at one time or another facing a shot out of a sand trap. This example is something that most people can identify with. “In His Grip” explains how life can also put you in a bunker, and uses God’s Word to explain how to get out or prevent you from going in.
The bible passages that accompany every page also provide a means for the reader to expand upon what they have just read and learned. What makes this unique is the availability of secondary sources that go into greater detail and may provide further insights. If the reader was sufficiently impressed with “In His Grip” and wanted to know more about living with God, they would only have to look in a bible (which is not difficult to attain).
Shead and Armstrong also did a good job of keeping it light enough so the reader does not get discouraged. This book was written in a manner that provided the reader with both encouragement and hope. The wholehearted encouragement leaps of the page, creating the impression that the authors’ goals are to help you instead of writing to make a buck. The only drawback is the length. A book that makes you feel this good should be longer.
So before you spend money on a book, stop and think what you’re getting out of it. Entertainment from a book is one thing, lifelong self-fulfillment is another. “In His Grip” is an incredibly solid read. Anyone (golfer or non) looking to find themselves and sincere happiness could learn a lesson or two from this book.

JoAnne Terrell's "Power in the Blood?" is a richly informed and personally honest theological interrogation of the meaning of the cross in African American experience. Both serious and sensitive to the enduring effects of racism and sexism in American history, Christianity, and the church, Terrell's book faithfully considers classical Atonement theory in light of African American religious sources and personal narrative, ultimately arguing for a critical, yet redemptive appropriation of Jesus Christ on the cross in light of suffering.

The author is both an African American woman minister and scholar. Thus, she positions herself with the strong Womanist critique of atonement theory (particularly Delores William's critique of Christ as surrogate), but critically considers how Christ's blood spilt on the cross retains a sacramental understanding of redemptive suffering amidst the God's call for justice on the side of persons under the weight of oppression. Terrell stands on both the classical tradition (particularly Abelard) and, as a Womanist, on her own experience. From this evidence, the author critically appropriates how the suffering of Christ - the power of his blood - can and does historically provide a sense of both agency and strength.

The author's perspective is creatively informed and complex, substantiated with theological acumen across classical theology, African American religion, as well as her own personal experience and reflection.

"Power in the Blood?" is a great book for seminarians, pastors, and theologians interested in Atonement theory, Christology, Womanism, and African American experience.

This is a must read for anybody under going any kind of pain and suffering. It is very important to believe in something strongly either God or medical treatment and firmly stick to it. It is amazing how Africian Americans strongly beleived in God , despite the dreadfully life in American. It thought me that God in its infinite goodness is inexhaustaible when it comes to his grace for his children. By reading this book you will learn the other aspites of life that is so enriching despite lack of material wealth but just with faith in Christ. There are many lessions to learn for everybody from this book either from the power of Jesus or from practical faith on something.

No doubt about it this is a wonderful book, but not at the used price of nearly (Money)! I found this wonderful book almost three years ago and again purchased two more copies of it last year ... This is a wonderful small, paperback book, 103 pages long. ...

This is one of the best collections of spiritual meditations I have found. As you meditate on Christ's life though the sorrowful, joyful, and glorious mysteries of the rosary, you will begin to ponder your own life as a Christian. Your life will begin to change as you use this book. Not only does this book have a wonderful collection of rosary meditations, but you will also find beautiful meditations on the Beatitudes, as well as, meditations on The Way of The Cross that will open your eyes to the way you interact with others. If you want to change your life, read this book! This book is just not for Catholics, but for anyone who wants to change their life by becoming closer to Christ.

With more than 60 model business plans to choose from, the reader can readily draw up their own, made easier by the accompanying CD-ROM. The sample plans include retailers, small service firms, small manufacturers,home-based enterprises, research organizations, educational institutions, franchises, nonprofits, importers/exporters, and others. The book also contains an extensive collection of small business resources such as SBDC lists and Internet search results.

It is hard to imagine that Prentice Hall allowed this book to be published in its current form. It is close to useless in helping a reader prepare a business plan. The examples are only the introduction to plans with a gratuitous copy of SBA work sheets. These can be obtained for free from the SBA and are more useful.

Many plans are only partially written, as if they were introductory thoughts to the chapter. Some plans are only a few paragraphs.

The internet references are a direct download of amazon.com. I hope permission was granted to use them.

I'm a very satisfied Amazon.com customer. At Amazon.com I can buy the best books that meet my professional needs, books from all over the world that I receive via mail at the comfort of my home and for the best prices.

If i wana buy anything....I'd better get it from Amazon even you can find it cheaper in some places.

Each chapter of this remarkable book is different, yet each describes the heroic efforts being made to alleviate human suffering due to the ravages of ethnic, religious, or political warfare. The chapter authors represent five continents, and they describe the attempts being made to treat the victims (primarily women and children) of war trauma. Especially poignant are the Angolan children's drawings that open each section of this book, and depict a "child's view" of death and destruction.

Krippner and McIntyre have taken the time to look at the pschological aspects of war and violence on civilians. This is a very well researched book with a number of outstanding contributors. A must book for those interested in not only the short term but long term effects of war on humans.