Harris Books

Exciting, intriguing, profound..... a realistic view of organised crime in the Jamaican society.Guaranteed to never get bored, K. Sean Harris is truly a talented, diverse writer. A book so gripping you will never put it down. Money well spent.... definitely a MUST have. Keep them coming Sean.

THE AUTHOR K. SEAN HARRIS, TAKES YOU INSIDE THE SORDID WORLD OF JAMAICAN CRIME. THE EXPERIENCE WAS THRILLING AND FAST-PACED TO THE VERY UNEXPECTED END. THE BOOK DELIVERED WHAT IT PROMISED. IT WAS DEFINATELY A PAGE-TURNER. WELL DONE MR. HARRIS!

Messages: An Era of Transformation is a compilation of interviews conducted by author Philip Harris in his exploration of spiritually based themes and controversies facing today's society. Harris, a noted authority in the areas of secret societies and religious mysticism, has created an introductory body of work that explores personal transformation, healing and the law of attraction. The casual format of his interviews reveals each guru's message of hope and healing for a world struggling to cope with the spiritual evolution of man.
Harris delivers a rich discussion exploring the current grassroots movements of mystics and healers who are actively delivering their messages of hope and pleas for healing a society in the throes of transformation. Messages II: An Era of Transformation is the first in a series on religion, spirituality, and offers much insight into the state of humanity. Interviews range from authors, publishers, and academics recognized in the field of spiritual evolution and provide insight issues facing today's society.
Messages II: An Era of Transformation contains a powerful message about our culture and our society's current evolution. Harris' latest work is not just an expose on that is wrong in our society, rather it is creates a thought provoking dialogue on how we can make it "right" again. Messages II: An Era of Transformation is not about saving mankind rather it is about revealing the negative influences on our personal lives that keep our culture mired in ignorance.
German poet and natural philosopher Johann Goethe wrote, "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." Harris's work is such a breath of fresh air in the genre of empowerment and spiritual exploration. He provides a thorough, specifically focused examination of how each of us has the ability to impact the world around us if we only search within ourselves. In his book, Messages II: An Era of Transformation, Harris points his reader to the realization that everything one needs to find Truth is found within each of us. One need not travel far, seeking out gurus, ashrams, and special retreat centers. How refreshing to know that the heart of the transformational journey is found inside ourselves. As seekers of the truth, we can only reach an understanding of our own inner self through silence, solitude, and reflection. Harris's work makes the reader sit up, take notice, and seek to live with a soulful purpose that guides each of us to live in ways that bring fulfillment and happiness.

Mr. Harris has provided us all with a thought provoking book filled with a multitude of subjects. Using several of his interviews done on his radio show, "All Things That Matters," Mr. Harris has, through the many guests on his show, helped to educate us on numerous subjects as well as pique our interest in those subjects. I took something away from each interview and several pushed me to the point where I had the desire to learn more. This was easy to do as websites are provided. A well written book by an incredible author and interviewer, Philip Harris has yet to let his fans down.

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Katrina Stiles
Reviewer

My 9 year old grandson loves this book. It isn't very often that he will read a book over and over but this one he does. He had checked it out at the school library and had a hard time taking it back so I searched for one on this sight and luckily I found one! It is great.

My son really enjoyed this book! LEGOs is his favorite pastime. He really enjoyed seeing the characters which he plays with come to life. It is so hard finding books for boys in the age range 8-10 and this book helps fill in the some of that missing gap. I really liked the glossary in the back where scientific terms are introduce to children as they read about the LEGO adventure. I will be looking forward to seeing more adventures on the lego character. The art in the books is so realistic to LEGOs. Great Book!

This book is one of the best animal informational books I've seen. It has great pictures and interesting facts about all sorts of animals.

I found this book at Marshalls, and the title lead me to believe it is for babies. This is EXCELLENT for children of all ages. The pictures are of actual animals. This book covers lots of species (aquatic, exotic mammals, birds, domestic mammals, amphibians, etc). The book shows different types of bird feet and explains their purpose; and does this throughout the book with other animals. Both my children (ages 3 & 5 1/2) can't get enough of this highly educational, fact-filled book.

This lovely little book reflects a mother's love for her son. It's written with a real passion that I can relate to--and I'm sure any mother could. The rhythm of the language and the fun images make it perfect for babies and toddlers. I bought this last Valentine's Day when my son was 9 months old, and it's remained one of his favorites--right up there with Good Night Moon!

My son is only 6 mos. old, but I read to him daily. This book is like a hug....simple yet rythmic and the constant is how much his mommy loves him....no matter what changes in the world...I just love the message.

I do recovery work in Orleans, and I listen to people's stories daily. It's hardly imaginable what many people went through because of Katrina, but this book has really helped me to understand the ordeal on a more personal level. Especially because the book doesn't just represent the story of one person and one perspective, but through the eyes of an entire family Miss Harris tells of the devastating changes that Katrina caused, and how with strength and togetherness, they have overcome.

Miss Harris uses her experience, poetry, and perspective in a unique and personal way as a venue for those still hurting to stay strong, and to share with those who are curious about the Katrina experience. Her courage, candidness, and perseverence are inspiring. I highly encourage you to read and be inspired yourself.

Finally sat still long enough to read your creation. It is difficult to rate and/or find words to convey my ideas about your book--they are so many. Perhaps I should simply say thanks for sharing your Katrina experience with the world. Again, this event (Katrina) is unprecedented in the history of the U.S.A.--your testimonies help us to remember that the myriad range of emotions for some are as sharp and vivid as if Katrina happened just yesterday. It may be difficult for some to empathize with the people who endured this event as the forces resulting from Katrina are indefinitely elastic and unfathomably multidynamic. As you can see, my review has turned somewhat vague--an indication of the depth of your story or stories; I cannot say one thing or another in specific as it relates to "NICE TRY KATRINA". This book is a MUST READ, trust me--IT WILL ONLY ADD DEPTH TO YOUR SOUL AND RANGE OF CONSCIOUS THOUGHT.

Thank You Kendra--Peace, Guidance, Prosperity, Long Life and Infinite Joy to You and those you Love.

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`The Old Catholic Missal and Ritual' is a primary text for worship developed by one of the earliest figures in Old Catholicism in the English-speaking world, Archbishop Arnold Harris Mathew. Mathew had a quite colourful history, recounted by many as well as by his own autobiography, candidly entitled `Episcopal Odyssey'. Whether Mathew was more sinned against than sinner in his travels through Christendom is a debate better engaged elsewhere; suffice it to say that many Old Catholic jurisdictions trace their lines back to him directly or indirectly, and his work toward establishing standards, including the standards of worship contained in the `Old Catholic Missal and Ritual', remains a primary cornerstone of Old Catholic history.

A missal is a guidebook or instruction book for leading and participating in worship. Catholics, Anglicans and other high-liturgical traditions have missals; it is a more formal text than the BCP or other such primary liturgical sources. During the medieval period, liturgical worship books included the Sacramentary, used by the celebrant of a service; the antiphonale missarum, for use during mass; the lectionary, a set of readings from scripture for the service; and the missal, which was a fusion of the earlier three.

The `Westminster Dictionary of Worship' states, regarding Old Catholic worship:

`The liturgy is meant to be celebrated in a clear and pure form, bringing the Christological element, in particular, to the fore. Thus the Old Catholic churches play a lively part in the liturgical renewal that is taking place in both Roman Catholic and Protestant churches.'

Mathew's development is very traditional, particularly by today's standard. It was developed at a time of increasing mistrust between Anglicans and Roman Catholics, which is part of the difficulty with Anglican acceptance of Mathew or the churches derived from his bishopric consecrations. This edition is more in the manner of reprint than update, to make the historic text available to the various Old Catholic jurisdictions in the English-speaking world. Minor editing has been done, but for the most part this edition preserves the 1909 text of Mathew intact.

The first pages contain the calendar, with saints and feast/fast days, major and minor distinguished, and instructions for fast and abstinence days. The chart of abbreviations shows the history of the liturgy -- there is still an Emp. abbreviation for the Emperor. Various directions follow, including directions on how to use the calendar, how to hear mass, creeds and prayers, and instructions taken from St. Francis de Sales of what to expect in and from the mass.

The missal proper then begins, first the primary service of the Christian worship, the ordinary of the mass. Many of the elements here are familiar, if in somewhat less elaborate and somewhat different order, to most Christians of any denomination. The ordinary of the mass includes communion for the sick, vespers, and solemn benediction, things that are generally extra or supplemental to the ordinary of most denominations today.

Following this are the propers -- the texts, collects and other liturgical pieces that fit with each particular week. These are arranged according to the liturgical calendar, beginning with Advent. The propers also include the texts for the commons of saints, votive masses, propers of particular saints, and occasional prayers for topics, events and special intentions.

Then follow the more occasional offices -- burial of the dead, baptism, confirmation, marriage, confession, extreme unction, and ordination. The instructions and rituals for confession, to take an example, are quite developed -- there is an examination of conscience that begins with prayer and self-directed questions that place the penitent in relation to God, neighbour, and himself or herself. There are prayers for an act of contrition, thanksgivings for after confession, aspirations and absolutions.

Ordination also contains more traditional forms -- rather than just the three-fold ordained clergy of deacon, priest and bishop, clerical orders take on the more elaborate forms of major and minor orders, including orders of doorkeepers, lectors, exorcists, acolyths, and subdeacons in addition to the three major orders. The instructions for conferring orders not only include liturgical direction, but also the development of clergy instruction, character, and other considerations not often followed today.

`The Minor Orders shall be given to such only as understand Latin at least, observing the appointed intervals between each Order, unless the Bishop shall deem it more expedient to act otherwise; that so they may be the more accurately taught how great is the obligation of this their state in life, and may be exercised in each office, according to the appointment of the Bishop.'

Many Old Catholics leapfrog from layperson to bishop in one giant step; there is much wisdom to be gained by holding an interval between appointments.

Of course, some regulations seem strange to us today:

`Such as are not born in lawful wedlock may not be promoted to the Major Orders without an Episcopal dispensation; neither shall insane persons, slaves, man-slayers, such as are irregular, disfigured by some bodily defect, or maimed, take Orders.'

The language contained in the 1909 Mathew missal is, as one would expect, fairly traditional. It reads in many places like the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. This will appeal to certain people, but may be off-putting to those who seek a more modern and accessible language for their worship.

This book is a bit difficult to use for regular devotional practice. Photocopying the relevant pages or using the text in the printing of liturgical bulletins would be advisable, as a 652-page book is hard to hold, particularly when the pages are not thin.

Bishop Elijah, through the Dry Bones Press, has done a great service to the Old Catholic community by making this volume available. It will be of interest to liturgical scholars of many denominations, and a crucial volume for the library of any Old or Independent Catholic to have another anchor to the history of the movement.

Arnold Harris Mathew, an Archbishop in the Old Catholic tradition, translated the Latin Rite services of the Western Church into English in 1909. Archbishop Mathew wished to faithfully preserve Catholic theology and worship but present it to worshipers in a language they could understand--he did so admirably. This text contains almost all of the major services of the Western Church, in English, from the Mass to the Blessing of Baptismal Waters. Clergy and laity of the Roman and Anglican Churches should have this text in order to know what has been lost in Christian worship over the last several decades.

I've been reading US women's history for a couple of years now,
working on background for a novel, and I have seen nothing that
matches this book for careful, detailed exposition of the role of
women in the workplace. I'm most familiar with the period from
1880 to 1910, and Kessler-Harris covers that era thoroughly and
convincingly. Reading about the earlier years, though, has greatly
increased my understanding of the period I've been studying.

Kessler-Harris shows how paternalistic beliefs about "woman's
place," and views of women as weak and basically stupid, have from
the beginning deeply influenced the lives of women of all classes, but
she also shows how even the development of new machinery in
factories was shaped by the needs of employers to find cheap
workers--who were, of course, women.

I wish women would read this book. Talk about
consciousness-raising!

Having done a good deal of historical research with primary sources, on other subjects and in other periods, I know Kessler-Harris has been thorough and conscientious. She also writes very well. I'm going to buy the new edition, because whatever she has to say will be fascinating.

This excellent book describes how women have always worked in what is today the USA. Well written with good examples it tells the story of how women moved from working primarily at home industries through early factory days (and how factories were made acceptable and then degraded into sweat shops and worse). It continues the story through the 19th and 20th centuries, discussing how often public perceptions and rhetoric conflicted with actual work practices. I am very glad it is out in a new edition and that a new generation will have easy access to it.

This is an actual step-by-step book! Tells you paint required, the combination required to make other colours, the brushes required and a template of the actual painting for your own use. Wish I had found this a long time ago. This is a great book for beginners or anyone trying to improve on their painting skills. The only thing I have not yet sorted out is to find other mediums that match the mediums Brenda uses (Whiteblend, Clearblend and Slowblend). I am satisfied.

Outstanding acrylic instruction.It's too bad my public TV station in Little Rock doesn't broadcast the Brenda Harris shows.

Really enjoyed the flavor of this book. You find yourself in a muddy tent city much like Lonesome Dove, the television series, which was surprisingly good and of course didn't last long. The mystery is interesting, although if one reads a lot of mysteries the who done it is pretty easy to figure. Anyway, this is still a good read because the author really does put the reader in this time period. Ms. Harris obviously did a lot of research. Hope we see all the characters again. (especially Chin and Mary)

In 1893, Pearl Ryan flees her New York past to take up residence in the gritty new mining town of Ruby City, Washington. Pearl earns her keep and hopefully extra cash for medical school by doing laundry and assisting the local doctor. Pearl has an ambition to become a doctor. However, she simply tells everyone in town that she aspires to be a nurse because she knows that most people will scoff at the idea of women becoming a doctor.

However, Pearl's idyll new life is abruptly disturbed when she realizes that Mayor McDonald has been murdered via poisoning. To Pearl even odder is that the doctor's diagnosis is death from typhoid fever. Other strange deaths follow. Fearing an official inquiry could expose her own secrets; Pearl begins to secretly investigate the sudden rash of deaths inflicting the small silver mining community.

THE PEARL OF RUBY CITY is a gem of a historical mystery starring several intriguing secondary characters and a wonderful but enigmatic heroine. The story line is exciting and extremely well written. Fans of historical amateur sleuth tales need to devour Jana Harris' debut novel as the author scribes a novel rarely seen in a first book. Hopefully, more Ryan novels will follow.

Harriet Klausner