Meyer Books

Surprisingly "Denn die Toten reiten schnell" or "For the dead travel fast" is more than an opening line to this tale of love in the dangerous moon light. After watching several Drac movies and a few Nosferatu's, I pretty much though I had a handle on the genera. Little did I know what a wonderful world of mystery and suspense that Bram Stoker opened up for me.

The story is told mostly third party though the papers, diaries, and phonograph recordings (on wax calendars) of those people involve in a tale so bizarre that it almost defies belief. The general story line is that of a Count that plans to move to a more urban setting (from Borgo Pass to London) where there is a richer diet. There he finds succulent women; something he can sing his teeth in. Unfortunately for him a gang of ruffians (including a real-estate agent, asylum director, Texas cowboy and an Old Dutch abnormal psychologist) is out to detour his nocturnal munching. They think they have Drac on the run but with a wing and a prayer he is always one step ahead.

Of more value to the reader is the rich prose chosen by Stoker as he describes the morals and technology of the time. We have to come to grips with or decide if we can perform the rituals that are required to eliminate vampires verses the impropriety of opening graves and staking loved ones. The powers in the book differ from the movie versions in that they are more of persuasion and capabilities to manipulate the local weather. At one point the Dutch Dr. Van Helsing, is so overwhelmed by a beautiful vampire laying in the grave that he almost for gets why he is there and may become vamp chow.

All in all the story is more in the cunning chase. And the question as to will they succeed or will Dracula triumph. Remember "For the dead travel fast."

"Dracula" was not the first vampire novel, nor was it Bram Stoker's first book. But after years of research, Stoker managed to craft the ultimate vampire novel, which has spawned countless movies, spinoffs, and books that follow the blueprint of the Transylvanian count.

Real estate agent Jonathan Harker arrives in Transylvania, to arrange a London house sale to Count Dracula. But as the days go by, Harker witnesses increasingly horrific events, leading him to believe that Dracula is not actually human. His fiancee Mina arrives in Transylvania, and finds that he has been feverish. Meanwhile the count has vanished.

And soon afterwards, strange things happen: a ship piloted by a dead man crashes on the shore, after a mysterious thing killed the crew. A lunatic talks about "Him" coming. And Mina's pal Lucy dies of mysterious blood loss, only to come back as an undead seductress. Dracula has arrived in England -- and he's not going to be stopped easily.

"Dracula" is the grandaddy is Lestat and other such vampires, but that isn't the sole reason why it is a classic. It's also incredibly atmospheric, and very well-written. Not only is it very freaky, in an ornate Victorian style, but it is also full of restrained, quiet horror and creepy eroticism. What's more, it's shaped the portrayal of vampires in movies and books, even to this day.

Despite already knowing what's going on for the first half of the book, it's actually kind of creepy to see these people whose lives are being disrupted by Dracula, but don't know about vampires. It's a bit tempting to yell "It's a vampire, you idiots!" every now and then, but you can't really blame them. Then the second half kicks in, with accented professor Van Helsing taking our heroes on a quest to save Mina from Dracula.

And along the way, while our heroes try to figure stuff out, Stoker spins up all these creepy hints of Dracula's arrival. Though he wrote in the late 19th-century manner, very verbose and a bit stuffy, his skill shines through. The book is crammed with intense, evocative language, with moments like Dracula creeping down a wall, or the dead captain found tied to the wheel. Once read, they stick in your mind throughout the book.

It's also a credit to Stoker that he keeps his characters from seeming like idiots or freaks, which they could have easily seemed like. Instead, he puts little moments of humanity in them, like Van Helsing admitting that his wife is in an asylum. Even the letters and diaries are written in different styles; for example, Seward's is restrained and analytical, while Mina's is exuberant and bright.

Intelligent, frightening and very well-written, "Dracula" is the well-deserved godfather of all modern vampire books and movies -- and arguably among the best.

"A Table in the Mist," by pastor and author Jeffrey J. Meyers, takes the reader on a journey in four parts through the book of Ecclesiastes. Written in an engaging and conversational manner, this commentary will be of great value to pastor and pew-sitter alike.

Pastor Meyers seeks to correct some mistranslations as well as misconceptions many have of Ecclesiastes. For example: Ecclesiastes, he says, is not a despairing and embittered description of life outside of Christ. Instead, it is a book of royal wisdom--a book of faith, of how a believer learns to walk by faith, not sight, in a world he cannot control.

Meyers encourages the reader to keep the words of Solomon in context--many of the popular quotes from Ecclesiastes may not mean what you think they mean! His book also explores a number of themes in Ecclesiastes including suffering, companionship, injustice, speech, ambition, death, fear, and joy.

"To the extent that we have learned true wisdom," says Meyers, "our part as Christians is to fear God and keep his commandments, to receive and use the gifts of God with joy and gratitude, that is, to eat, drink, work, love our husbands and wives, rejoicing in all of these things, all the while knowing that we cannot understand his ways and must not attempt to play god in his world. We must not try to gain leverage to manipulate the world to our petty purposes. That is the wisdom of Solomon."

If you desire to dig deeper into the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, "A Table in the Mist" is a wonderful place to start.

Part of the *Through New Eyes* commentary series, Jeffrey Meyers work in the Book of Ecclesiastes is, as advertised, "written for thoughtful Christians witihout being overly academic." Ecclesiastes is one of the most misunderstood books in the Biblical canon. Meyers has profited from the works of those who have gone before him (Doug Wilson, Walt Kaiser, Leupold, and etc.) and has truly understood the sustained argument of the Shepherd Prince of Israel, Solomon the King. Ecclesiastes is a momumental reality check for believers; it is *the* OT book that speaks to the issue of walking by faith and *not* by sight. Come to understand the absolute and exhausitive sovereignty of God from a fresh perspective . . . from the wisdom literature of Scripture. Meyers is a most excellent guide.

It is a great book for children who are just starting to read or even who do not know how to read yet. Very colorful and engaging!

This is my daughters' favorite book. They ask for it all the time, and they can imitate all the sounds in the book. I recommend it to anyone with kids 1 - 3 years old.

My family and I (two grown girls who still love stories) shared this book over Christmas. We took turns reading it to one another. I must say, this is highly recommended. This book has a certain, how shall I say, slyness to it -- it covers many "modern" topics: divorce, IKEA, and the general difficulty of "keeping it together" in a modern world. Nonetheless, here is this almost anachronistic figure of Mr. Moose, who speaks with his arch language and his old-fashioned manners, and tells quite a story.

It also presents Santa (Father Christmas) in a rather unusual light, not at all the timeworn "ho, ho, ho!"

Above all, this book captures the childlike spirit of Christmas, the magic and the wistfulness. It belongs in your Christmas box.

While doing a trial run for Santa Claus Mr. Moose gets off course and crashes through Billy's roof, injuring his leg. The entire family gathers to hear his tales of adventures - except for a nosy neighbor, who is a hunter and envisions a bounty for bagging Mr. Moose. When Father Christmas shows up for his moose carrying a bag of Milky Way Power, enabling Mr. Moose to fly - the family finds their own route into high adventure in this zany story which just missed December's issue, but is recommended for year-round enjoyment for libraries looking for different holiday themes for grades 4-6.

This book and CD set teach sight reading in a way that appeals to children. The fact that my daughter enjoys using this book means that it's easier to get her to practice playing every day.

This book is excellent for any age and is a great resource, I would recommend it to any age for use.

After writing the Red Room and several other wonderful books, Father is really one of Strindberg's most fantastic work. It is stunning how a person can describe human beings in the way Strindberg does, or did, since he past away over 80 years ago... Just buy it and read it.

Naturalistic fiction has never been so stripped,
a choking ibsenomaic portion;
precocial nautch that grows as it goes.
Strindberg's stronger wiccecræft stronger.

Worth witenagemot!©

This book is now published as The Water Mirror. No word yet on the translation of book two in the series but, this is brilliant, fast-paced and it makes you think. I believe some of the subject matter might be a little much for today's conservative america but, if you are an open minded parent and wish to raise your children in the same manner, then I suggest this book. Gotta love it when a child is forced to make an agreement with the devil in order to save the goddess of Venice, right?

It is my opinion that reading a book in the original language is always the best so I speak from the experience of reading this book in German. I am ecsatic to find it published in English because it is a really good story.

Meyer combines elements of fact and magic to masterfully create a setting in Venice that is neither here nor there. The story follows a young girl, Merle, as she seeks to find the truth about herself and save her home from destruction. She is drawn into a bigger tide of events that she herself cannot see by the mysterious "Flowing Queen"--the lifeblood of Venice. Aided by a troop of odd people and creatures, Merle must save the entire world in order to save her friends.

I would recommend all lovers of fantasy to read this series. The story is much like the books Dianna Wynne Jones: fun and fantastic.

I got this book as a second hand and shortly its very very nice book.
The applications are very smart and clear ,
Its contexts and illustrations are adequate ,precise and really easy to read and understand.
I realy loved this book ,and i guess this is how the geometry Should be taught as rich ideas with apps not in abstract form.
You will find a nice proof for fermat's least time principle,
and lots lots more intersting ideas good for physics and computer
graphics programming.
This book really worth any price.

This book is a good college level textbook, with a lot of practical applications for geometry. Good for a college text to prepare geometry teachers to deal with questions from students like, "What will I ever need to use geometry for?" I really liked that the book has solutions to the odd numbered problems and the sections in each chapter on how geometry applies to everyday problems faced in physics and engineering. The CD was a nice supplement to use with geometers sketchpad.

This is really great data model, unless you have inherited a mess; then, it is a good model for a new approach to rebuilding that mess. I definitely recommend it for anyone interested in how it all SHOULD be put together.

I hold a bachelor's degree in Geomatics and a LSIT, and I used this book during school. The ArcGIS parcel data model is THE standard for creating and maintaining a GIS for cadastral records. If you work for the County please take note!

I looked for a long time for a Mexican cookbook with the recipes for my favorite foods - cheese enchiladas, chile rellenos, tamales, burritos, tacos, etc. Most Mexican cookbooks have a bunch of weird recipes for stuff I never heard of, but this cookbook has the really good recipes that I was looking for. They turn out wonderful, plus the author has little Mexican sayings and extra tidbits at the bottoms of some of the pages. I recommend this book!

Mexican recipes are just what we needed for our dinner tonight.

Thanks James H. Kraft