Grant Books

The only book you should even consider buying for paddling Idaho. The only negative is that grant seems to under estimate some of the shuttles. Watch out for that.

This book is as complete as you can find when it comes to Idaho White Water. Grant Amaral has done an outstanding job with this guide. Buy it, you won't be sorry. As a matter of fact, you will be sorry if you don't because there is no other like it.

...just the power of the human mind combined with a good amount of paranormal activity, which come together to create a doozy of a great horror novel!

This book is definitely worth a read and makes me glad I recently found a large selection of Charles L. Grant novels at a local used book store.

I refuse to give away of this novel's excellent story. Needless to say, for those familiar with Grant's work at least, the characters are as haunted by their own emotions as they are by the supernatural. And the title should be taken literally. Now go out and read it.

Chaco Canyon is in the middle of nowhere, a unexceptional canyon in the New Mexico desert where nobody in his right mind would try to make a living. All the more amazing is that this barren place was the center of the Anasazi civilization. The Great House of Pueblo Bonito is the largest pre-historic building north of Mexico, counting 800 rooms and constructed about 1,000 years ago.

Chaco is mysterious and this book of seventeen essays by authorities in several fields explores those mysteries. One is given the point of view of the scholars as well as representatives of the Pueblo, Hopi, and the Navajo Indians. Good charts, maps, and photos, some in color, support the text. Perhaps the most interesting of all the mysteries is how the Anasazi fed themselves in this unpromising environment and a brief sidebar talks about Chaco agriculture -- although not enough.

The most interesting essay in the book is titled "The Chaco Navajos" and is about the coming of the Navajos, the Spaniards, and the Anglos to Chaco Canyon long after the Anasazi had disappeared. Included is a brief account of pioneer archaeologist, Richard Wetherill, killed in a gunfight with a Navajo in 1910. "Richard Wetherill Anasazi" by Frank McNitt is a fine biography of Wetherill, a character worthy of legend.

"In Search of Chaco" is an attractive, up-to-date look at current theories and thinking about Chaco. One suspects there's a lot more to learn. One quibble: I despise the politically correct term "Ancestral Pueblo" used by the scholars for the people who built Chaco. The old and romantic name, "Anasazi," is far preferable.

Smallchief

Chaco Canyon is in the middle of nowhere, a unexceptional canyon in the New Mexico desert where nobody in his right mind would try to make a living. All the more amazing is that this barren place was the center of the Anasazi civilization. The Great House of Pueblo Bonito is the largest pre-historic building north of Mexico, counting 800 rooms and constructed about 1,000 years ago.

Chaco is mysterious and this book of seventeen essays by authorities in several fields explores those mysteries. One is given the point of view of the scholars as well as representatives of the Pueblo, Hopi, and the Navajo Indians. Good charts, maps, and photos, some in color, support the text. Perhaps the most interesting of all the mysteries is how the Anasazi fed themselves in this unpromising environment and a brief sidebar talks about Chaco agriculture -- although not enough.

The most interesting essay in the book is titled "The Chaco Navajos" and is about the coming of the Navajos, the Spaniards, and the Anglos to Chaco Canyon long after the Anasazi had disappeared. Included is a brief account of pioneer archaeologist, Richard Wetherill, killed in a gunfight with a Navajo in 1910. "Richard Wetherill Anasazi" by Frank McNitt is a fine biography of Wetherill, a character worthy of legend.

"In Search of Chaco" is an attractive, up-to-date look at current theories and thinking about Chaco. One suspects there's a lot more to learn. One quibble: I despise the politically correct term "Ancestral Pueblo" used by the scholars for the people who built Chaco. The old and romantic name, "Anasazi," is far preferable.

Smallchief

The Incomparable Jesus

In his second book, Grant Palmer sets another example to the Mormon "prophets, seers and revelators".

Palmer suggests that the whole focus of the Mormon gospel should be on Jesus. For example, at a mormon church, instead of a brief few weeks of looking at the New Testament's four Gospels, which takes place once every four years, Palmer suggests that the Relief Society, Priesthood, Sunday School, and Sacrament services should be focused on the Saviour.

Now that may seem like a very simple innocent thing to suggest, and surely there can be no conflict with this, from anyone at any level within the Mormon faith, can there? After all, most faithful Mormons believe that the Mormon church is the Church of Jesus Christ. However, if the devoted Mormon actually considers all of the facts at his disposal, he or she may feel some pain and, if honest with him or herself, will reluctantly acknowledge that the Mormon church is not at all focused on Jesus. Other churches may be completely focused on the Saviour and are well ahead in terms of devotion to their Redeemer, but not the Mormon Church. The facts suggest a higher devotion to Joseph Smith and the Gospel of Joseph Smith.

Take, for example, the December 2005 Ensign. This pitiful edition may as well have printed the words "Merry Smithmas" on the cover page. There was hardly a trace of Jesus - you'd almost need a forensic scientist to find one. The Cover page showed a picture of Joseph Smith, and it seemed that you had to read article after article, before you find a mention of anything on Jesus. And then, five articles into the magazine, which all Mormons are expected to read, you come across an article that at least refers to the season of good will and joy. Unfortunately the article is titled, "When Christmas Hurts", and it talks about "Christmas can also evoke profound feelings of loss". Good grief. Even in this Christmas-related article, Joseph Smith gets more mention that Jesus. In fact, I can't recall if Jesus gets any mention at all. So much for the Christmas edition of the Ensign. If you were looking for Christ, you won't find him there, in any meaningful measure. And this kind of reflects on the Mormon faith as a whole. As a third/fourth generation Mormon, this caused me despair.

With Palmer's first book, "An nsider's View of Mormon Origins", there was discomfort at the highest levels in the church. The truth can be painful sometimes. Galileo discovered this, at the cost of his life. During the Galileo trail, his prosecutors refused to handle his telescope, they refused to observe the moons of Venus. It wasn't about truth. It was all about orthodoxy. After publishing his book, Palmer found himself in a similar Galileo-like trial, called a "court of love". None of the prosecutors had actually read his book. All were ignorant of the truths it contained. Palmer was dis-fellowshipped, and was cut off from full communion with the "Latter-day Saints"

Then Palmer did something nobody expected. He offered a small book titled "The Incomparable Jesus" as a follow up. This book is perhaps the most remarkable of any of the books in my library. The book is solely on the Saviour. The focus is on nothing but Jesus.

This time, the Mormon leaders are probably beside themselves, trying to figure out how to respond to Grant's book. Because having set an example in terms of Honesty, Palmer now sets an example in terms of focus.

Unlike ancient prophets, the fifteen "special witnesses of Christ", aka the fifteen "prophets, seers and revelators", who lead the Mormon church never actually give any detail of any witness they may possess. Grant Palmer, on the other hand, is not afraid to speak about his.

Thank heaven for Grant Palmer.

Note: The writer of this review recently cancelled his membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as a direct result of his interest in church history. Curiosity, along with a willingness to explore with an open mind the actual history of the Mormon church led him to the exit.

I enjoyed The Incomparable Jesus book very much. Although I prefered Grant Palmer's first book An Insider's View of Mormon Origins, Grant did an excellent job of making an inspiring, uplifting Christ-centered book.

This book does not discredit Mormonism and focuses on Jesus. After reading it I feel more inspired to live a Christ-like life.

Was this 'new' edition ever published last year??? I can't find anything online about a "Castle Books" except for the Castle Books which solely publishes Joseph Campbell's books for teachers. Another online book retailer lists the title for sale not once but 4x (!!!) yet can never get it in stock. IOW, nada on all counts. Help me, Fellow Amazonians, You're My Only Hope! ;)

This is the most comprehensive history of N. American Indians I have read. It is easy to read and understand, and the lithographs are works of art. If one can have only one book on this subject, it should be this one. The original lithographs have become a valued collector's item. McKenny was an indian agent during a very important era in the history of our native Americans. I reccommend this to young and old. A super thing to buy for your teenage children and grandchildren.

What I want to mention hear is not aboat the contents of the book. I found the text and the style of writing somehow difficult for someone who knows English as a second language. Although my English is good, I still had some problems. My friends who are not so strong in English had lots of problems and many of them failed to finish the book. All in all, compared to other books from the publisher, the text is difficult and has to be simplified. I hope for the next edition of the book, the publisher and writers would take it into acount.

Eugene Grant's textbook offers a sound, theoretically accurate, and mathematically rigorous treatment of the economic analysis of investment projects (capital budgeting). Though a bit more verbose than Harold Bierman Jr's classic work, Eugene Grant provides an abundant quantity of demanding end-of-chapter problems that will turn the diligent student into a capital budgeting expert.

I would recommend this to anyone that would like to learn how to add very special touches to your home. Patsy has created several sentimental corners throughout her home that encourage sitting a while and enjoying a luscious cup of tea and a good friend in a book of her choosing. She has incorporated photos of her family with humor artistically placed on her walls as well as throughout her home. Antiques from parents and grandparents are also placed to enhance her loving home with touching memories. It will warm your heart and give you wonderful ideas.

I feel I know Patsy personally, though we've not met. Each page reveals her warmth and creative spirit. She gave me ideas to be implemented, thoughts to be pondered and motivation to: begin creating Reading Corners, Expand my Art Savy, & Create Delightful Table Settings for any occasion. Most of all, she shares her love of Christ and points the reader toward knowing Him better. That, she contends, is how you create a place to cherish.

I too, am from Michigan (near Brighton), have an Aunt Pearl (who lives in the UP), and recently had to have our beloved family dog put to sleep.

By sharing her personal life on each page, she left me feeling I was part of her family. I walk through my home now, looking at the rooms with renewed interest. What can I change or add or take away, that will make my home "Home?"

Great book!!

I was so glad to see that this book and the others in the Ivan series is still in print. My fourth grade teacher, Miss Smith, read this to me a year or two ago LOL. Actually it has been more than 20 years ago. My mother then bought me the whole set for Christmas the following year because I loved the book so much. Now, after all these years, my copy is old and falling apart, but I so want my children to have the joy of reading this book. It is a chance to see what others have gone through, and in many places still go through, to have a glimpse at God's Holy Word. It is also a great way to talk about the history of the USSR, and communism. So many good discussions just waiting to be had. I am so glad they are still printing it!!!

This book is a really wonderful way to share with your children what life is like for their brothers and sisters in Christ in other countries. It takes place in Communist Russia, but the problems are common to many Christians around the world. I found it to be a good way to teach my son a little bit of what it is like to suffer as a result of our faith. Our children in the West have no idea what real persecution is and this story explains it at their level. The faith of Ivan and his sister are inspiring, even to adults.

I bought this book at a church book sale years ago and it is now falling apart. I am going to buy another copy so all my children will be able to read it as they grow up.

Legends of Lone Wolf are so good, that I seriously hope that the publishers would begin re-printing them again!

Fans of the Lone Wolf series will love this incredible book. The conclusion of the Berkely-Pacer Legends series, the book masterfully puts in novel form Lone Wolf 3: The Caverns of Kalte. From the icy glaciers Lone Wolf and his three guides must face to the final confrontation between our hero and the evil Vonotar, adventure is put into prose that takes the reader's breath away. The syntax, the words, and the general tones Joe Dever sets makes this icy adventure one to get

This is a wonderful book full of fascinating insights. It shows how our exploding population growth fits into the big piture. How it is affected by politcs, business, attitudes, technology, customs, etc., and how it in turn affects them. It has broadend my thinking on the subject, making me aware of many interrealtionships I had not thought of before. It should be read by all policy makers, and in a democracy like ours, by every one who has the capacity to understand the problem.

Lindsey Grant speaks with a calm and authoritative voice in this text that comprehensively shows the interelatedness of most of our world's and our nation's difficult problems which have at their source our unwillingness to confront the issue of population.

If you don't understand how population has anything to do with our world's environmental, water, food, power or crowding issues, this book will make you wonder no longer.

The author argues his points so persuasively that the reader cannot help but realize the truth: if we do not act now to reverse population growth in developed, developing and undeveloped nations, no amount of technological breakthroughs or conservation efforts will save us from ourselves. We will, simply through sheer numbers, consume ourselves to death.