Morrison Books

This Author had me in mind when this was written. She lets the reader in on the "secrets" of Massage and the importance of maintaing the benefits long term. The sleep positioning program was incredible! No more tossing and turning! Thanks Cynthia!

"Stop The Pain" by Cynthia Van Der Smissen, great book, nice author, well written in terms that can be understood by a complete novice,easy to follow diagrams, mixed with a refreshing sense of Humour. The introduction has you smiling & liking the author before you even start into the technical stuff. Large Text which is easy to read whilst practicing the "moves". Well Done! I have had a few years of severe back pain & my doctors have told me there is nothing else they can do to help me. Buy this book.... It really does help, I can vouch for that, after months of not sleeping due to pain my wife massaged me using the techniques in this book & I could feel the benefit straight away, I slept right through the night! .

This is the most inclusive and interesting scholarly account of Jazz I have read so far. Unlike many scholars who have adopted Bakhtin's theory of dialogue wholesale in their discussion of ethnic women's writing, Tally supports all her arguments with unique clarity and consistency. Her book also gives a detailed overview of earlier critical responses to Morrison's Jazz.
The most intriguing is Part Two, where in her chapter-by-chapter analysis Tally demonstrates the manifestation of Morrison's dialogic imagination in Jazz. In disagreement with so-called "jazz critics", she examines jazz "not as the structure, strategy or aesthetic behind the creation of the novel, but as a perfect metaphor" underlying the novel: stories and the language used to tell them (61).The interpretation of generic intertextuality in the novel is most interesting, Tally notes that "the voice of the narrator is an imitation of hard-boiled fiction" (32)whose representative is Raymond Chandler.
In the book Tally explores the subtle ways in which Morrison is preoccupied with story-telling making at the same time room for the narrator's and other characters' voices "via the inflection of the words and phrases that call to intertextual references, or via the techniques of hybridizing which include other types of discourse within the surface narration"(138). Tally also highlights Morrison's narrative strategies which require active readerly participation such as the delaying of critical information, the extensive use of repetition, the narrator's intrusiveness, free association and circularity.
On account of its merits, I wish to recommend this book as a significant introduction to understanding Morrison's most complex novel for both scholars and "common" readers.

First of all: Tally's book is listed in the wrong category - it has nothing to do with music but is a study of Toni Morrison's novel 'Jazz'.
The Story of 'Jazz': Toni Morrison's Dialogic Imagination, is a worthy sequel to Justine Tally's previous monograph on Toni Morrison's 'Paradise'. With refreshing clarity Tally discusses structure, theme, and the intricate subtleties of Morrison's literary discourse in this novel, without ever losing sight of her main hypothesis, i. e. that 'Jazz', though set in the Harlem of the 1920s, is not primarily a book about African American music or the Harlem Renaissance, but rather one about story-telling itself, about how our knowledge of events is created, changed, received, and (mis)understood. Mikhail Bakhtin's ideas about the 'dialogic imagination' in literature serve as congenial theoretical tools for this analysis. In fact, Tally's use of Bakhtin's theories is one of the most convincing and illuminating applications of Bakhtinian thought one can find in the fields of literary criticism. On the side, Tally also makes readers aware of the affinities of 'Jazz' to the 'hard-boiled' detective novels of Raymond Chandler, whose laconic style and implicit social criticism Morrison employs but also subverts in the second novel of her trilogy. At the end, the narrator has no definite story but rather acknowledges the importance of the dialogic nature of language and its consequent shaping of our perception; this includes the recognition that the "self" can only be formed and perceived through the "other." The story of 'Jazz' is ultimately the story of the relationship of language to the conceptualization of the self. For Morrison as for Bakhtin, "[a]n independent, responsible and active discourse is the fundamental indicator of an ethical, legal and political human being."
A very rewarding read, highly recommended for everyone who is interested in literature and stimulating scholarly criticism.

At first I thought this was some type of BS sociological treatise on American culture, but as I skimmed through it in the bookstore, I saw lots of interesting business stories. The authors do a great job of identifying seven forces of American culture and relating them to business successes and failures. These seven forces are: 1. Insistence on choice 2. Pursuit of impossible dreams 3. Obsession with big and more 4. Impatience with time 5. Acceptance of mistakes 6. Urge to improvise 7. Fixation on "whatsnew" The authors make a convincing argument for each of forces shaping the American character and American business. Well worth reading. Found it on the remainder table.

This book was already out of print when I bought it the first time and I have since searched for other copies to give to colleagues. It is excellent on cultural differences, especially between European and U.S. attitudes on work, work product and business culture. The authors have seized on a few basic beliefs that Americans hold dear and then analyzed how those beliefs affect their attitudes towards quality, but also towards work itself. Great Book, if you can find a copy.

This is a good book for the amateur astronomer. The text is easy to understand and goes through the appropriate material in a logical manner without getting too bogged down in details.

"Voyages to the Stars and Galaxies" by Fraknoi, Morrison, and Wolff is one of the best introductory astronomy books I have come across. The book is marketed as a textbook for a (non-science major) college course, and as such it works great. But I also think the book would be ideal for anyone who is interested in astronomy, and wants something more substantial than what is offered in most popular astronomy books, but who also does not have the math background (or the time or inclination) for a math intensive textbook. In fact, even if you are interested in a more math intensive book, if you are new to astronomy, this might be a better starting point from which you can branch out later. The reason I say this is because the book gives such an excellent overview of astronomy, while providing very clear explanations of the underlying scientific principles. Thus you walk away from the book seeing the big picture and having a good grasp of the science behind it all. You have an excellent foundation from which to delve into more math intensive books if you so desire.

For example, consider the life of a star. A popular astronomy text will generally give you a nice description of the various stages in a star's life. Interesting, but just not enough meat for some people. A university level textbook will give you all the meat you want, but it may be difficult to see the forest through the trees so to speak. Voyages, on the other hand, gives you the descriptive overview, AND explains the scientific principles behind each stage, all without losing you in lots of math. It is a good balance.

Not that this book has no math in it. There is some, but it is generally minimal, or presented in side bars or additional problems that you can explore.

I've read other introductory astronomy texts, and none have been as consistently clear while striking the right balance for a first year college student or interested amateur.

First of all, this book is a good look at an African-American activist for peace who preached racial unity long before Martin Luther King was born. Secondly, although this book is about a prominent member of the Bahai Faith and the author (whom I met recently) is a Bahai, the book benefits by being objective about the Bahai Faith as it does not propagandize, but matter-of-factly discusses some of the internal problems within the faith during Mr. Gregory's lifetime. So it's a good read as you see Mr. Gregory's efforts to preach a good message of unity to a country and world that had (and still has) a way to go in accepting. People who are objective about religion will be inspired by Mr. Gregory's story through Ms. Morrison's telling.

"To Move The World" is the fascinating story of the life of Louis Gregory, the son of slaves and one of the first African-American Baha'is. Gayle Morrison places the life of Louis Gregory within the context of the struggle of Black Americans to achieve racial equality and the growth of the Baha'i Faith as an interracial community in North America in the first half of the twentieth century. Gregory, a lawyer, was an eloquent advocate of racial unity and bravely demonstrated that belief in his own life by marrying a white woman at a time when such cohabitation was illegal in many U.S. states. He helped to organize some of the earliest racial unity gatherings held in the U.S. Although Gregory is well known by Baha'is (for example, a Baha'i radio station - WLGI - in Hemingway, S.C. is named for him), his achievements deserve to be recognized more widely. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the struggle for civil rights or Baha'i history.

The book came quickly and in good shape. I appreciated the honesty of the seller about the condition of the book.

This is a great resource for clinicians. Differentiating between medical and psychological disorders is critical in the practice of health care, as they obviously require quite different modes of treatment. Dr. Morrison has formatted his book in a very easy-to-follow style, where each chapter describes a particular medical problem as well as a discussion of the psychological effects that this given medical disorder can produce. This book is a must-have for those practitioners not specifically trained in medicine in order to avoid making the mistake of overlooking a medical condition in diagnosis.

I recommend this book to every health care provider.

P.R. Morrison's WIND TAMER tells of Archie, who is sure the wind speaks to him. As his tenth birthday approaches the wind seems more a part of his life than ever, and supernatural touches enter the picture - all confusing until his long-lost uncle unexpectedly returns to tell him of the family curse. A satisfyingly involving tale of the supernatural emerges with a plot which offers plenty of fine twists and turns.

On the night before his tenth birthday, Archie Stringweed notices something a little strange. The wind seems to be talking to him. Is that possible? Archie thinks it can't be, so he doesn't say anything to anyone about it. But that's just the beginning of the odd occurrences. There's the present from his Uncle Rufus, that he obviously wasn't supposed to get, from the dirty look she keeps seeing his mother give the box. Archie doesn't see what the big deal is; it's just a harmless coin. Until he overhears his parents talking about all the presents Rufus has sent that have been hidden. That seems like a pretty big deal. Then there's his normally intelligent father suddenly becoming extremely forgetful. There's the snowstorm that only seems to be occurring over the Stringweeds' house, the giant bird that flies through his window carrying a coin that's a lot like the one he got from Uncle Rufus,and the glowing green ball that shows up every so often when Archie is alone. Then suddenly Rufus himself miraculously reappears after years and years of travelling. Archie is having a very eventful tenth birthday.

According to Uncle Rufus, that's not surprising. He tells Archie that there is a curse on all of the firstborn Stringweed children; on their tenth birthday, or shortly after, they will completely lose any courage they have. Not that they won't want to do things, they will just talk themselves out of it. Even simple things like flying in a plane, or going on the train, or taking a vacation. This of course seems crazy to Archie. How can someone lose all of their courage? But when he thinks about his dad, it seems like it might be possible. And horrible.

Rufus claims that Archie can break the curse, with the help of some family heirlooms and clues that Rufus has sent. The heirlooms would be all of the presents that Rufus has sent that Archie has never gotten, and the cards that came with them. Finding these things is only one of many obstacles Archie will have to overcome. Not the least of which is the wind. It really is talking to Archie, and it's not about to let him break the curse. In fact, it's coming for him.

Archie is confused, scared, unsure, and not even close to prepared. But if he can break the curse he not only gets to keep his own courage, but give his dad and grandfather theirs back. That seems like a pretty big deal.

A good adventure that teaches a great lesson: Courage is continuing in the face of fear. A lesson worth learning and remembering at any age. And this is a decidedly fun way to learn it.

Reviewed by: Carrie Spellman

Enjoyable. If you`re a woman and you want to know how that makes you different at a poker table of men, you`re in for a lot of smiles and a truthful ride. Of course, if you play poker with men you already know exactly what those strengths and weaknesses are, but it`s nice to have the experiences of other women players validate reality. Good compliation of stories. Nice job. Well-done. A satisfying read.

In recent years women have emerged as a powerful force in poker rooms throughout the world, whether online or land based. If you are one of these women, no matter what level you are playing or in what venue, this book is for you. Maryann Morrison has masterfully compiled the stories of 16 women who run the gamut from renowned professional to accomplished amateur to enthusiastic beginner. The result is a virtual feast if you have craved insights, strategies and tips for not only surviving but thriving on "the feminine side of the felt". You'll feel like you've found a source of support, an increased sense of confidence and a knowing that you're not alone. An unexpected bonus is that this book offers wisdom for women everywhere which extends far beyond the scope of poker. As contributor Cat Hulbert said in her own book "Outplaying the Boys" (another must-buy), "poker shows a person's true character." As such, the wealth of advice in this gem of a book applies to all of life's endeavors.

Facts, theories, and history abound in this textbook! I cannnot say enough good things about it. It is easy to read and well-organized. The authors deliver the content in a way that allows the reader to quickly understand the key concepts and, I might add, with material that is interesting and relevant. It is definitely a book for beginners in the subject of international relations, but because it is so expansive in scope, it is a great reference to have on hand even for the serious policy wonk.

Contents include material on the world wars, key political and military leaders, the cold war, regional conflict, recent conflicts, world economics, global issues, international security, and a host of theoretical and analytical approaches to understanding world politics today.

The material is applicable to those not just interested in political science, but to any international topic: business, government, non-profit, travel and "voluntourism", liberal arts and social sciences etc.

Unlike most other college textbooks, Spiegel's book treats the student of IR with respect and dignity. If it weren't for this work, my international relations coursework would have been a complete waste of time. Let's get Spiegel out there training his fellow colleagues on how to teach IR with passion and deep insight. Should be required reading in universities across the country and, indeed, the world.

I am a nursing student pursuing a carrer in maternity. During my rotation on labor and delivery, one of my assignments (which was given to me by my instructor) was to complete a list of OB drugs used. The book I sought for help is "Lippincott's Nursing Drug Guide". It's user friendly, listing from generic and trade name drugs to nursing process guidelines related to drug administration. This is only to mention a few of the contents of this book. I also selected this book because it has a quick access drug disk, where you can choose to print and create your own drug cards!