Elliott Books

I love this book. I have read it twice already and am ready to read it again. This author keeps you enthralled in her story.
Watch out for the "clever twists".
When are you going to release the "next winner"?
I CAN'T WAIT!!!

Moon Dancer is a beautifully written and moving story about the transition between death and the after-life. Upon first reading the dialogue, I thought that nobody would really speak in such a manner, but by the surprise ending I learned that YES, this character would have spoken in just such a way. Wonderful! Charming and intelligent. A lovely and uplifting story about a strong woman with a strong faith in God. I cannot wait until the next two in the series!

The reading of the diary was interesting but the ending was a powerful one, brought me to tears. I am ready to read her next book.

I've owned this book for about ten years and moved it with me whenever I get a new technical writing assignment. It has saved my writing hide with the subject matter experts numerous times! It shows the most common errors made in English usage in an easy-to-understand manner. I had trouble with misplaced modifiers and "like" as opposed to "such as" for years. This book helped me learn which way is correct usage!

I like the straighforward and often humorous style. I'd love to see future editions.

This does have great tips on grammar; however, some of the book is definitely outdated. Also, it seems to me that this type of book would be written primarily for those of us who aren't naturally adept in English usage -- if that is the case, I think the author should remember the KISS rule (Keep it simple, stupid) and avoid sentences like this one in chapter 13: "A false comparison is one wherein a comparative or a superlative degree construction is used without a clearly stated basis for the comparison..." . Who needs to muddle through sentences like that! Otherwise, though, this book can be very helpful.

common grammatical and word meaning errors in English. Learn to use proper English. Useful for speakers as well as writers. A good example is the reflexive pronoun "myself". Do you know the proper usage of this word? What about when to use "may" versus "might"? If not, this book is a good start. I think most people could benefit from this book. The problem with errors in speech is that we unaware we are making them and often repeat them. Others, however, may pick up on our mistakes. Also, this book is concise and a fairly quick read.

"A LITTLE SECRET" is really the basis of this great story -- [from the back of the book] CHRISTIAN ELLIOTT has a lot to learn! -- Christian knows about money, million-dollar contracts and hard-line negotiations. But he doesn't know anything about family, babies or love. Then some unfinished business takes him to the home of his dead wife's sister........BETH ANN BELLAMY is the woman who's going to teach him! -- Beth Ann gave up a promising career to take care of her elderly grandmother and the daughter her sister abandoned. Then her sister's husband shows up, and Beth Ann starts to wonder if the truth of her sister's child will tear her perfect family apart. Before long, Beth Ann realizes that if she wants to keep her family together, Christian Elliott will have to be part of it Now she has to figure out how to convince him! ----------------a great story and you may have a hard time pinpointing the villian? Hard to put the book down

There's something about Susan Floyd's books that simply delights me--maybe it's the down-to-earth characters, maybe the humor, maybe the joyous spirit of the writer showing through--whatever it is, I am hooked.

Despite the title, this book is sassy, funny, heartfelt, and hard-hitting. This is a writer who is breaking new ground and going far.--Carolyn Woolston

This was a wonderful story. As I read on I started to fall in love with the characters. The relationship between the hero and the heroine and her niece and her grandmother was wodnderful.

This book was a big help in preparation for teaching a class in noise measurement. It is not a beginners book, the content is dense and technical. It's written and edited by some of the biggest names in the field.

This is an ok book. For someone who isnt in the Noise Control field and just a student or in training, this book can be hard to understand. Because of this, i didnt find it too helpful for school.

The book arrived quickly, and in good shape. It contained the reference material I needed for noise exposure assessment. It is one of the premier references for occupational noise.

I've read the entirety of the author's Panther Cycles (all 643 of them) and whereas he and I may disagree which of those poems deserve to be included in this sampler of that monumnetal work, it satisfies nonetheless.

While neither as thick or as overpowering as his "from an unexpected quarter", DeVault's volume (his first, and only because a lover formed her own publishing house to lure him into doing a book...) serves as a strong introduction to this central figure in the digital renaissance.

I only hope he one day commits the entirety of those cycles to a single volume, so I can pick my own favorites! From the explicit eroticism of "the penetrating rose" to the childlike wonder of "Cassiopeia's well" to the immortality of "pride of authorship", these works will be remembered, cherished, and serve as a fitting backdrop for lovers to join, part and remember.

Words like "sensuous," "intoxicating," "mystique," "passion," and ". . . burns with romance" are being used to describe DeVault's symbiotic Pantheon collection of romantic poetry.

While it is not unusual for these characterizations to describe such a book, how often can it be said they're attributed to Yahoo's 1996 "Romantic Poet of the Internet." (tm)

Delving into Pantheon's deeply romantic labors, I approached each poem as an individual, to be probed, dissected and understood. As I read, I realized my poetic naivete and sat confused.

I regrouped and fell back on an age old extraordinarily useful writing tip. Read the work aloud. Hallelujah! The energy of images and emotion created its own light from the darkness of my poetic ignorance.

A bonus bit of WFDV trivia . . . he does not edit his work. What is written is precisely what flowed in that moment. No additions or rearranging. Finis. Does this technique hurt or help a potential reader understand his work? The jury is still out.

I found if read silently, several poems felt repetitious, convoluted or too wordy. For example the words "burnt honey," in describing the subject's eyes, is repeated throughout a number of pieces. This could be a repercussion of the author's lack of editing. Not unlike the dress looking better on the wearer than on the hanger, if read aloud a great majority become more powerful and sweet for the reader.

Knowing these poems were composed for one woman will make many wish they were she. To our benefit, various pieces permit not one singular vision of romantic passion for a woman, but the lucky reader is allowed to visualize a male subject as well. Which in turn creates an alluring work where both genders obtain a tantalizing read.

Barbara

(c)1999

How impressive a work this is, practically a devotional experience.
These are much deeper poems with scrutiny, more than a cursory read will show.
A talented poet in a labour of love, with poetry lessons for us all.

This book, being the first that I've read from the author, was great in it's own sense. The author does very well with the storyline and the conflicts but I felt that maybe there could have been a tad more character development. I guess because this is a novel that is part of a series, and it is a MacAllister novel, she assumes that the reader has been introduced to everyone in the family. I have not and was a little confused with all of the family names. Maybe I should just go and read all of the novels concerning this family and it will all come together, I am sure of it. It was a nice read for me, being stuck overseas.

PARTY OF THREE launches the first of the new miniseries featuring the next generation of the MacAllisters. This book is Jessica's story, one of the Jillian and Forrest MacAllister's triplet girls. Those who have read the other MacAllister books will remember when Jillian was pregnant with the triplets, then met the three girls in a later book when they were about six years old. Now the triplets are thirty and are out on their own. I hope you enjoy PARTY OF THREE and getting to know Jessica and others as adults. Emily and Alice, the other two of the triplets, will each have their own story coming from Silhouette Special Edition and Desire. Thanks to all of you for your wonderful and loyal support. Joan Elliott Pickart

Attorney Jessica MacAllister has a busy life practicing law and helping run the Peaceful Dove's Woman Shelter in Ventura, California. Though her social life is zero, Jessica loves what she is doing. However, her time at the shelter is disturbed when abusive spouse Sonny comes around, carrying a gun and making threats demanding his wife and son leave with him or else. The cops arrive and arrest Sonny, but police Lieutenant Daniel Quinn yells at Jessica for not having any security. She tells him no money is available, but she is asking for a grant. He agrees to help her write out the application.

When Daniel and Jessica meet at his home to fill out the grant request, she meets the seven month old baby girl living with him. He refuses to explain who the child is, but asks for her help in finding him a nanny. Both are attracted to one another, but she rejects his efforts until Sonny returns seeking to carry out his original threat.

Joan Elliot Pickard starts a new generation of her popular "Baby Bet" series with a warm tale that has a serious undertone. PARTY OF THREE focuses on the relationship between the lead couple as well as with the infant, but also provides insight into the importance of shelters. Fans of the original miniseries will want to read this novel and newcomers will want to obtain the original stories, as all are entertaining and well written.

Harriet Klausner

This is the kind of mystery you enjoy reading so much that you're torn between wanting to know what happens next (so you want to read quickly) and just enjoying the book (so you want to read slowly to savor the pleasure). The setting is the Kennedy Administration in California during the making of a movie -- a movie that is meant to compete with Cleopatra, which is being filmed in Italy at the same time. The book begins with our hero, Scott Elliott, snatching a half-naked actress from the Las Vegas hotel where she is being held captive by a bad-news gangster. It reminds me of the opening of a James Bond movie, where you're immediately on a roller coaster but don't quite know what's happening.

The action shifts to the California ranch that this movie is being filmed on -- the actress is the lead in this movie, and that's why Scott's security firm was hired to bring her back. Scott gets the feeling that he and the filming crew are in real danger now because the gangster is going to be very angry at him and he's going to want to get the actress back again. TO make matters worse, Scott's wife is one of the writers on the movie and he's concerned about her safety.

Faherty is such a great writer that I felt like I was there as it was happening -- riding in the 1960 Tbird convertible with Scott down a remote California road, wondering when the gangster is going to show up again.

I have read other books by Faherty but not in this series. I'm going to have to read more Scott Elliott mysteries -- this book kind of made me sorry that the early 60s are over.

I really enjoyed this 3rd Scott Elliot mystery. The series gets better with each book, as do the characters. The plot's believable and complex enough to keep you interested, but not so twisted that you get lost. The setting feels right, and it's obvious that Mr. Faherty has done his research.

In 1962, movie director Piolene, trying to take advantage of the filming of Cleopatra, is filming Warrior Queen on location in central California. The story based on the life of the Briton Queen Boudacia, stars Beverly "Bebe" Brooks. However, two-bit Vegas mobster Johnny Remlinger abducts Bebe from the set. Warrior Queen scriptwriter Ella Elliot recommends to Piolene that he hire Hollywood Security to rescue his starlet. With the help of his employer Paddy MaGuire, private investigator Scott Elliot daringly rescues Bebe.

However, the rescue does not last long when a plane carrying Bebe and Piolene crashes into a hill with the latter at the helm. Unable to sit back and let the law enforcement types handle the case, Scott begins his own inquiries. Though the suspect list starting with Remlinger seems endless, no one has a clear-cut motive for killing the two movie personalities. Still, feeling deep pangs of guilt for bringing Bebe back to die, Scott continues to investigate what seems like a hopeless case to solve.

RAISE THE DEVIL, the third Scott Elliot case is an enjoyable historical mystery that brings to life Hollywood during the Kennedy Administration. The vast ensemble slows down the story line with unnecessary detours that fail as red herrings because motives never surface. Scott is an interesting individual, but his deep remorse does not feel genuine even if it propels him to obstinately pursue a helpless case. Although the early sixties at the movies is fun for the nostalgic baby boomers and Scott is overall a top rate character, most fans will be better off with Terence Faherty's other series.

Harriet Klausner

Unlock God's Wrath, Unlock How God views sin

Any one who writes a commentary on the book of Romans should discuss this topic and Rene' A. Lopez does not avoid the nature of man's sin, his position to God, and his need for a redeemer. This book is a commentary on the book of Romans in the Bible. It comments verse by verse - chapter by chapter. The author explains the meaning of Greek words, but it is done sparingly. The author comments on the English translation in easy to understand terms. It is plain the author believes Romans is God's inspired word through the pen of Paul. He does not speculate or give space to those who question the wisdom of God.

Yes the book cover says the keys to Romans are:

What does salvation mean in Romans?
How can one have eternal life?
How should a Christian live?
Can a Christian live?
Does God predestine people?
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But all matter contained in the book of Romans is expressed and explained in a thoughtful easy to understand manner. Man's sin, God's wrath, God's hatred of sin, the Mosaic Law, Jews-Gentiles, Grace-works,
Seek to do God's Will without trying to earn Salvation is all discussed in this book. My list is not exhaustive, no topic brought up by Paul is avoided or made to fit popular or academic theology. I found the book thoughtful and a joy to read.

A fresh interpretation of Romans (with Galatians) changed the world during the Reformation. Here, Lopez makes a compelling and plausible case that greater contextual attention to the use of certain words (wrath and salvation) along with making sure the theme adopted takes into consideration the entire epistle (including 9-11) are needed to grasp Paul's meaning. This book greatly clarified Romans for me. Understanding his surprising thesis on "wrath" in the Bible generally, but especially in the OT, and his stunning thesis on Paul's specific employment of the term "salvation" as he uses it in Romans show that Paul's language is far more lucid and far less obscure than other understandings of Romans. I'd sort of given up hope of thoroughly understanding this book of the Bible, since certain passages have seemed so obscure to me. Put this in your library and give it away as gifts!

Written for the everyday person, this commentary will help you unearth and understand the deep truths of the book of Romans.

Anthony T. Evans, Th.D.
Senior Pastor Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

Lopez gives fresh, and sometimes challenging, insights and ideas on almost every page. Few of us need another commentary on Romans in our library, but a stimulating one is hard to find.

Gary G. Cohen, Th.D., Litt.D.
One of the translators of the NKJV
Professor of Biblical Studies, Trinity International University

Lopez's work is a must have for those wanting a balanced commentary that adheres to context without undue influence from a theological system.

George E. Meisinger, D.Min.
President
Chafer Theological Seminary
René Lopez has introduced and validated some viewpoints that have been overlooked by recent commentary literature that will challenge the reader to make some theological decisions. This is a book that every serious student of the Bible needs to have in their library.

Fred Chay, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theology & Director of Doctoral Studies
Phoenix Seminary



This is the first commentary I have seen that is consistent in its theme and its treatment of the gospel and the Christian life. René Lopez has made a unique and useful contribution that must be in the library of everyone.

Charlie C. Bing, Ph.D., Pastor/Executive Director of Grace Life Ministries



A serious layman will profit greatly by studying the Epistle to the Romans under the author's guidance of this volume. It is highly recommended as the basis for an in depth study.

J. Dwight Pentecost, Th.D., Distinguished Professor emeritus in Bible Exposition
Dallas Theological Seminary


René Lopez has produced a much needed and wonderfully written commentary on this key book of the New Testament.... I heartily recommend this new work.

Joseph C. Dillow, Ph.D., President
Biblical Education by Extension


This new work is biblically and exegetically sound.

Stephen R. Lewis, Ph.D., President
Rocky Mountain Bible College & Seminary



This concise commentary on the book of Romans will prove to be a helpful tool for pastors and any serious student of Scripture.

Ed Glasscock, Th.D. Assoc. Professor of Greek and New Testament & acting Director for Post-Graduate Studies, Central Baptist Theological Seminary

This is one of the elements of the Schaum's set that helped make my career. When I was first starting out as a college instructor, I was a math major but had little experience in computer science. In order to quickly flesh out my skills so that I could teach discrete mathematics, I checked this book out of the library and started working the problems. Although my background in abstract algebra helped in my understanding of the theory, my real goal was to learn the applications to digital circuits.
This goal was satisfied, in a short time, I was able to cover digital circuits in the discrete class and a short time later, was able to teach a class in digital logic for computer science majors.

This book is devoted to two separate and related topics: the theory of Boolean algebra and logic and also the synthesis and simplification of switching and logic circuits. This is a good book for students taking a course on digital logic that has more of a computer science or mathematics perspective rather than an electrical engineering viewpoint. There is no mention of gates or digital circuit building blocks of any kind in this outline. The treatment of switching and logic circuits is limited to the combinational circuits - those circuits whose outputs depend only on the present inputs.
Chapter 1 goes over the basics of boolean logic and the notation used in this outline. Chapter 2 discusses sets and their operations and extends boolean logic to sets of objects. Chapter 3 discusses Boolean algebra, which is a set B together with two binary operations, a singular operation, the two specific elements 0 and 1, and a set of axioms. Thus, in this chapter we are led more into the realm of mathematics than circuits with a good number of proofs as exercises. Chapter 4 abruptly changes course and discusses switching and logic circuits. Here, previous discussions of Boolean logic lead to the practical tasks of minimization and the finding of all prime implicants of a set. The final chapter changes course once again and discusses some advanced topics in Boolean algebra such as lattices, rings, and m-completeness.
Although no specific previous knowledge is really explicitly required to understand this material, I would say that working through the material I found that experience with mathematical proofs, set theory, and oddly enough, abstract algebra were all very advantageous in understanding this outline. It is one of the better written Schaum's outline in that the theory is very well explained. I would recommend it for the more mathematically inclined who are interested in digital logic.

For those of you inclined to the theoretical aspects of computing, this book may be good revision. The first half of the book deals with set theory and then with Boolean algebra. The Boolean concepts should be easy to follow, and likewise with the problems presented to you here.

What is more challenging is the second half, dealing with switching circuits. You can see techniques that map from a logic circuit to its Boolean representation. And then the vital idea of a Karnaugh map, in order to simplify that representation. Digital circuit designers live for this stuff! Many problems to chew on. See how well you really understand the material.

You might look with askance on the publication date of 1970. 1970?! Moore had barely formulated his law a few years earlier. And Medium Scale Integration was the order of the day, perhaps, with the first microprocessor still under design. But the maths in this book still holds true now. In fact, it is even more relevant today. Because the circuits are orders of magnitude larger, so finding efficient means of circuit minimisation are more urgent. For that, you need a solid theoretical basis. And this book can test that understanding.

This book is an excellent introduction to performance practice. While not really introducing new material, this book stands out for it's clear readability.

Very thoughtfully written and researched. Elliot provides some suggestions based on her research, but stresses that, particularly in earlier music, many aspects of performance practice were arbitrary. For example, there are appropriate and inappropriate ways to ornament a Handel aria, but within the scope of appropriate ways, there are countless varieties and interpretations that are equally valid. Even in the composer's time, this was the case. The author presents research designed to aid performers in making informed decisions about their own performances. Therefore, this book is best suited to the serious and studious performer and is not for those looking for a quick, mindless answer.

This book provides a lot of valuable information, however there is very little direct guidance to performing, only things around the edges. The French early baroque section, for example, was basically a brief french diction lesson that could be applied to any french. Many chapters and sections conclude with "decide what to do" without giving you any options to choose from, or "there is a lot of controversy with this issue" without providing basic info on the different sides, or some other king of statement that is extremely open ended and not extremely useful in and of itself.
Overall, I feel like I am just reading a bunch of quotes out of different resources slapped together. But that at least means that it points you to multiple other sources well worth utilizing for deeper research.

Pagination of the book is terrrrrible! Musical examples seem to never be on the same pages as the paragraphs that talk about them, which makes the reading experience all the more stressful.