Johnson Books

Tools, tools, tools....that is what this book is: how to dig(write a vision statement), how to plant (commit to a plan), how to water (self discipline), how to harvest (service). Allen's book is a lush forest of enrichment...challenging us to our highest and best self. It is all here. Now to get busy in this land of opportunity and make it happen!

As a human being trying to survive on this planet despite myself, I have found Allen Johnson's book, The Power Within to be invaluable. Johnson combines a powerful recipe for increasing the joy in life with heartwarming examples of how the "power within" has shaped his own life and the lives of people around him. The Power Within is a must read for anyone who has ever wondered what it takes to be truely happy. Five bright and glorious stars!!!

Allen Johnson is a masterful storyteller! His book, The Power Within, provides moving and uplifing stories that illustrate the five disciplines that define a victorious life. For those who are serious about creating a meaningful and rich journey, you will reach for The Power Within again and again. Everyone's life has elements of personal effectiveness. Our challenge is to live a life of love, peace and joy. Everyone who reads this book will find ways to grow in personal effectiveness.

I've been consulting for over 5 years with Access in all it's iterations except 1.0 and I must say that this is the best book on intermediate topics that I have found. There is no "fluff" like in books from other publishers (especially Queue in my opinion). This book is concise with real world examples for real world issues. When I first opened this book and read a bit I realized this book was written by consultants/developers who have gotten there hands dirty and not "feel good" academics who have never written a line of code for a company. Keep this one handy if you're the Access guru at your firm.

I've created basic database structures and applications for about five years and pledged never to go past writing macros, because I didn't want to be forced to learn VBA. I run a realty and mortgage office and just couldn't spare the time. Now that Outlook and the Office suite is becoming more familiar with my crew and now that we've joined a WAN and some B2B data sharing, the basic stuff just didn't fill the bill. I've bought quite a few books on Access recently (not to mention dozens from the past few years) and have found this one to be one of the best in its presentation and content.

It gave me some real insight on how I should be considering networking and upsizing. I answered more questions I had after spending 12 hours with the book, than I had spent searching the net or reading the other books for several months. I even read though the code and understood it, and contrary to the warnings the presentation still flowed well. I still know little VBA and am now going back to get a Wrox book on Beginnng Access 2000 VBA.

Concise, very detailed, stuffed full of info and reference. I'm a Wrox fan now.

Professional Access 2000 Programming is a combination of a training book to heighten your programming skills, and a reference work that will give you a complete overview of Access 2000 and it's related programming environment. It's written in the traditional Wrox style that is so easy to read and usable for developers.

One thing I do miss, is the usual Wrox opening statement where it is described whom the book is written for and if any previous programming skills are assumed. It's not until chapter 3 that you find out VB or VBA programming experience is assumed to make use of the chapter. Don't start on this book without any knowledge of VBA, since it is used in most of the coding examples. If you don't know VBA check out the following books: ISBN 0782123244, ISBN 1861001762 and ISBN 0735605920. An understanding of ADO would also improve on the usability of the book.

To make use of the books fullest potential, have a design plan of your database next to it and make notes or check for errors in your design when you go through the chapters. This helped me to improve on the design of my database.

Not essential, but it would have been nice if the sample code used in the book had been made available to the reader. At one place in the book the author even writes that the sample code is available from Wrox' website, but as of today it is not.

This book has given me the skills and confidence to start working on client/server solutions and integrating SQL server. It breaks down the entire complexity surrounding Access 2000 and database development to sizeable blocks and tools that I can piece together according to programming and design goals. A must have for any Access programmer on his way to become a true professional.

As Ai tries his best to do good in school, the mysterious girl from Volume 2, FaFa (who happens to share a body with her brother, Ren) kidnaps Ai to have some fun on the town. While his friends desperately search for him, they learn the truth about FaFa. She has no powers of her own, instead serving as a conduit for others psychic powers, almost like Rogue from the X-men, she absorbs psychic energy from others, which also allows her to control the minds of others. The problem is that she has no control over her powers and will very likely hurt innocent people! With her on the streets, it also gives impetus to a growing group of normal humans who see psychics as a danger. Calling themselves "aura hunters", they seek to eliminate that threat! Add to this Ai's continuing conflict over who he likes better, Sahra or Mew!

What a good series not meant to be taken seriously! It's more like the X-Men without all the convoluted baggage and history. The characters are great and the romance intriguing. With a bit of fan service thrown in too. Where else can you see a talking pink rabbit with a Bronx accent, I ask you? Good book.

This book is great for any teen to just lay back and read. The story line is great and it always leaves you wanting more!!

This is a very funny story and a great one for teens. Highly recommended!

small streams ... and desire ... to find something wild beyond boundries and borders .. If you fish to catch fish ... you will find this book strange .. but if you fish to step out side ...

into a wild .. place

this book might suggest it is possible.

This is a fascinating exploration of a relatively unknown region of two countries. A study in determination and patience, Johnson's writing sparkles like the clear rills, pools and falls that I thought were gone forever. A refuge for survivors, from the Apaches to the rancheros, parrots and "narcos" of today, this is another view of the region Cormac McKarthy calls "not for old men". Complimented with great photography.

I really enjoyed this book. While its topic is not exactly fishing, not exactly enviro, not exactly travel - Johnson mixes opinions, observations and facts on trout, politics, south west history, people, and a look at how one may live in a very elemental style. He writes well. I will read it again and the photos are fascinating. I hope Rex Johnson does more books as this, along with his guidebook on trout in southern new mexico, are very high quality........

Reviewed by Vicki Landes, for Reader Views (09/06)

Translator Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson succeeds beautifully in bringing the well-loved Japanese book "Rainbow over Hell" to the English-speaking world. This touching true story is both timeless and meaningful, regardless of race or religion as it tackles hatred, suffering, betrayal, despair, and ultimately, forgiveness and peace.

"Rainbow over Hell" is a two-fold story. First, be deeply moved by this first-hand account of one of the bloodiest battles in World War II - Saipan, Japan. Experience what Saburo Arakaki endured, a young civilian thrust into the life of a soldier during a horrific attack. Taste his fear, flee with his exhaustive endurance, and fight with his nationalistic heart. Witness his ultimate crimes against another human being and then cry at his betrayal as this young boy's innocence is lost. Later, witness the total transformation of his soul - from deep-seated hatred to loving forgiveness and learn that the peace so desperately sought after can eventually be achieved. Finally and many years later, Pastor Saburo Arakaki comes full circle when he returns to the scene of his tumultuous past.

The second part of this two-fold story is a message of faith and hope. "We may experience many forms of hell in life but a ray of hope always pierces through." The atrocities endured for a time cannot last forever and more is awaiting the sufferer after their trials are over. Saburo's multiple brushes with death only strengthen the case that he was meant to do and to be so much more. Divine love conquers all.

Fujimoto-Johnson brilliantly maintains an array of strong emotions while recounting this life-changing story. "Rainbow over Hell" will not only appeal to history buffs but to those in need of loving encouragement: "there is always a rainbow, somewhere..." The original Japanese version has been credited with saving a man from suicide and for bringing many to Christianity. This new translated version is just as powerful.

Award-winning author Tsuneyuki Mohri and translator Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson shine as they team up to release "Rainbow over Hell" in English. Extraordinarily touching and uplifting, even for those not interested in history or accounts of war, this beloved Japanese story will tug at the heartstrings and bring hope to the hopeless. "Rainbow over Hell" adds glorious color to lives of grey.

What an AMAZING story! I would reccommend it to all. We so often hear the stories of WWII from an American point of view, I was facinated to read this from the point of view of a Japanese civilian. It is NOT an anti-American story. It tells of the realities of war and the power of God to bring peace from all the horror. It really hit me that God forgave me and DIED in MY PLACE. My favorite quote from the book is, "Believing himself forgiven by God, Saburo, in turn, forgave and succeeded in breaking the cycle of hatred and revenge that leads humans to war against each other time and again. Saburo was a mirror of God's forgiveness." If you enjoy this book you may also enjoy, "The Unlikeliest Hero." The story of Desmond Doss - the only non-combatant to recieve the Medal of Honor. In 2004 a documentary was made on Mr. Doss's story called, "The Conscientious Objector."

This is the story of Saburu Arakaki an 18-year-old caught in the battle for Saipan. Afterwards he was sentenced to death for assassinating two prisoners for collaboration with Americans. His death sentence was changed on review from Washington, but his life was inexorably changed. He was finally released only after he had found God and was to became a Seventh Day Adventist pastor. It is a story of terror, horror, defiance, courage, betrayal, despair and finally redemption and absolution. I heartily recommend this book to anyone but especially to those Marines who fought on Saipan. At last, a human face on the fierce enemy. I hope Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson brings us more like this!

Originally published in 1998 in Japanese as Jigoku-no Niji, it is a gripping read and well written. The translation must have been difficult, but Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson managed to retain the emotion, excitement and one of the best personal descriptions of warfare I have seen. You can almost feel Saburo's terror as he saw the American armada offshore. It is strange for me to feel terror of Americans especially knowing from Marine accounts that those boys heading in on the landing craft were just as terrified. Finally, the close and intimate telling of his discovery of Christianity is inspiring!

As a personal aside, it is enlightening to read of this famous battle from the Japanese side. I have long been fascinated by that last great banzai charge on Saipan. Banzai charges served the Japanese army well in China as it did western armies through WWI but against Marine firepower they turned out to be slaughters. They continued as a Japanese tactical measure until Saipan. At Iwo Jima and Okinawa they were dropped in favor of a defense in depth that proved much better from the Japanese viewpoint and much much worse for the Americans. This story about Japanese youth on Saipan mentions the banzai charge only in passing but brings new light to it. In this case, the banzai charge here was less a tactic that a sad, desperate last attempt to die for the emperor and some four thousand were successful.

According to Globe Pequot Press, a brand-new, revised and updated edition of "Real Barbecue" will be coming out soon! It will be an all-new edition, with new BBQ joints, new info on the best cookers, new recipes, etc.

It's by the same guys.

According to the publisher's Web site, the release date will be this Sept, 1 (2007). Get your bibs ready.

The best book on barbecue ever written. A labor of love. Staten and Johnson have guided me to great food in many different towns and cities. Find it, study it.

An exceptionally useful and informative book. This is a review of the best barbecue restaurants in the country by two men who set out on a barbecue "quest". Each restaurant chosen is described in both a charming and mouthwatering fashion by men who obviously love barbecue. In the last part of the book they offer outstanding recipes from some of the best BBQ joints as well as information on cooking and putting together your own backyard barbecue. Fun reading if you love to eat and fun eating if you follow their advice. Recommended!!!

Jeannie Johnson's book, set in Bristol, England, is superb. It tells how three young women, from very different backgrounds, cope with their lives and loves after the Second World War. She writes with a style that swept me along, holding my interest from page to page. Very often I 'skip' sections but with this book I didn't want to miss a word. I couldn't put it down and had a couple of very late nights before reaching the end. Luckily for me I can now begin her sequel, A Penny for Tomorrow. I can scarcely wait to discover what has happened to everyone - the characters have become so real . . . . this would make great TV viewing.

Jeannie Johnson's book, set in Bristol, England, is superb. It tells how three young women, from very different backgrounds, cope with their lives and loves after the Second World War. She writes with a style that swept me along, holding my interest from page to page. Very often I 'skip' sections but with this book I didn't want to miss a word. I couldn't put it down and had a couple of very late nights before reaching the end. Luckily for me I can now begin her sequel, A Penny for Tomorrow. I can scarcely wait to discover what has happened to everyone - the characters have become so real . . . . this would make great TV viewing.

Jeannie Johnson's book, set in Bristol, England, is superb. It tells how three young women, from very different backgrounds, cope with their lives and loves after the Second World War. She writes with a style that swept me along, holding my interest from page to page. Very often I 'skip' sections but with this book I didn't want to miss a word. I couldn't put it down and had a couple of very late nights before reaching the end. Luckily for me I can now begin her sequel, A Penny for Tomorrow. I can scarcely wait to discover what has happened to everyone - the characters have become so real . . . . this would make great TV viewing.

I have been organizing my family reunions for years and I have read all of the books on the subject. This one is the best one yet. Every single chapter has resource center to help you find all of the help you could possibly need. I also appreciated the specific examples for families, classes, the military, associations and corporations. It must have been hard to write a book that would appeal to all types of reunion planners, but these tips helped me to personalize the tips for our family. I bought both the main book and the Reunion Solutions Planner which has hundreds of checklists that helped me keep track of every detail. I highly recommend this book for your next reunion.

I can=t imagine trying to plan a reunion without this guide which walked me step-by-step through everything I needed to know to plan a successful reunion. It helped me create a realistic budget, set up an efficient committee, work with hotels to get the best group rates, arrange for transportation for our entire group, and activities to keep everyone engaged throughout our reunion weekend. If you need some inspiration to get on with your reunion plans, this is the book for you. These authors are with you enthusiastically every step of the way.

Anyone planning a reunion should get their hands on AReunion Solutions.@ I bought the whole reunion package B all 4 books about planning reunions and theme parties. And I am so glad I did! Reunion Solutions and the Reunion Solutions Planner saved me an enormous amount of time and effort planning our family reunion. In fact, these books are the most complete set of reunion-planning reference books I have found to date. Both first-timers and reunion-regulars can benefit from this book. Best of all, this book will help you get everything done on time so you can enjoy the reunion as much as your guests.

For my M.S. degree in wetland ecology in 2001, I studied the impacts of channelization and sedimentation on the Middle Fork of the Forked Deer River in West Tennessee--one of the river systems discussed by Mr. Johnson. At the time, I thought "someone should really write a book about this." Finally, someone has given voice to the problems plaguing the rivers in our state. I'm thrilled to see this book in print, and even more thrilled to read it! This topic touches my soul, as well as my scientific interest, as I have witnessed first-hand the impacts on the natural resources and on the people who live hand-in-hand with the wetlands and rivers in West Tennessee. I identified my very first Prothonotary warbler in the Hatchie River bottoms, learned to drive a Go-Devil in Reelfoot Lake, and caught my first Sunfish in the rivers of West Tennessee. I highly recommend it & think it should be required reading for anyone studying wetlands in the south.

Finally someone has told the true the story of the devastation of the West Tennesee river system - a major player in the complex hydraudics of the Mississippi, our major river in the US. The pork barrel politics, the bureaucratic boondoggles are all here- and best of all, the author has proposed a solution that may just bring us back to somewhere near normal.

Rivers Under Siege provides a detailed description of how government agencies, farm interest and politicians forced a 225 mile river channelization (ditching) and wetland drainage project on the public. Jim Johnson, the author, then explains how conservationists fought the project to a halt over a 30 year period. Yet over time, efforts to resolve the destructive project brought harmony and then tremendous rift even between conservation interest. To date the project has destroyed 122 miles of beautiful rivers and over 100,000 acres of wetlands. For now the terrible project is stopped but political scheming could start it again. This book describes one diasterous project but hundreds of similar projects have occurred at other locations along the Mississippi River drainage. Johnson's book relates his personal experience in this saga and is instructive to those who face similar situations.

Asmov covers this time in history with humor, realism and wit. It's acurate enough to be a source and enjoyable enough to just sit and read. I found his writing to be inpartial and eloquent.

The great thing about this book is that it is written by an actual writer. Too many times i have picked up a history book by some famous historian and have found the sentances so convoluted that i could hardly find any meaning in them. Many historians have attempted to become authors and have failed. Asimov is a writer who has become a historian with sucess. This book offers a glimpse at the Roman Republic with the same depth as many well known historians, but is on a literary difficulty level equal to the cat in the hat. I have read many books that are slightly more indepth than this, but none that were written in a way so that the level of understanding of the roman republic even comes close to the level provided by asimov.

This is th best history book iv ever read. It is clear well written and complete. Asimov Roman Republic covers every last aspect of pre imperial rome to the smallest war. Not only does it cover everything but asimov also gives his historical commentary. For example he explains where myths might of emerged from and points out possible motives. Also this book is written for anyone no hard words no difficult concepts a 3 year old could read this book!Finally wat makes this book excelent is it is written like a story making it very interesting.