Morrison Books

A classmate recommended this book to me when I was struggling with upper division quantum mechanics in college. It was a lifesaver. The book is a terrific introduction to quantum. It explains both the concepts and the math, and it's a relatively easy read because the explanations are so clear. It is a worthwhile read for any physics student struggling with quantum mechanics. Really, one of the best physics books I've encountered. I can't gush enough about this book. I wish Morrison would write books covering all the undergraduate physics topics.

I think this book is one of the best introductions to Quantum Physics. Although it is a bit wordy, it is evident that the author has a great passion for the subject and does a great job of explaining all the basic terminology, concepts and mathematics behind this great theory of modern physics. The book also takes a more applied approach to the subject and enables the beginning student to much more easily see the connection between the mathematics of QM and experiment. Highly recommended as either an undergraduate textbook or as a supplement to other "standard" textbooks such as Liboff or Griffiths.

Review of Morrison's Understanding Quantum Physics, A User's Manual

As a physics teacher and a student of Quantum Mechanics for many years, I have been particularly disappointed with the dirth of good texts for beginning students. There are worthwhile texts for those who understand the basics sufficiently, but Quantum Mechanics presents special difficulties to the neophyte: duality, probablility, transforms, correspondence, wave mechanics, matrix mechanics, Fourier analysis, continua and discrete spectra, commutation, operators, observables, measurement, and much more.

Morrison covers these topics clearly and in great detail, aimed squarely at the beginner. I am always fond of teachers who follow themes, reintroducing concepts over and over to show how they support new ideas. These are teachers who use nuance that you do not notice until you read the tale a second and third time. Morrison does that. An author with complete control over the subject matter, he proposes to create for the reader a powerful, understandable tool for examining the micro world, and he succeeds admirably.

Many texts have disappointed me because I find inconsistencies, unclear definitions, examples with so little discussion supporting them that they are impossible to understand. Not so with Morrison. I have read and studied this entire book at least three times over the past 1 1/2 years. I have found no inconsistencies in the math, nothing that wasn't clear within a couple of readings. Indeed each reading brought greater clarity, since each time I understood more of the coming tale than I did when I first read it. QM requires study and insight, a pondering of the issues. Morrison offers a clear, methodical approach, rather than difficult, inconsistent prose and math. Each time I read it, I see Morrison's craft as an author and a teacher.

Examples densely populate the text, a good number of which I have seen nowhere else. Every topic benefits from them and from dozens of problems which build upon each other. If I had difficulty with a problem, I tried earlier ones, moving back through the chapters until I discovered where my understanding went faulty.

I must admit a certain admiration for Morrison's ability to create a text for beginners that can generate understanding and clarity during graduate studies. I also admire the detail with which the publisher presented the mathematical formulae: attention to super- and sub- scripts, to summation indices, to counters. I found no mistakes in the math.

Not all topics are covered. Missing are discussions on relativistic QM; 3 dim aspects (he focuses on 1-dim distributions and indicates how to move to 3D); Dirac notation (mentioned modestly); spin and angular momentum; the Hydrogen atom orbitals. I agree with him, arguably, that these can be relegated to "advanced topics". What he does cover (see list above) is done superbly well. His next book will no doubt cover these topics as thoroughly and rigorously.

This book explains the mathematics, relates the math to the postulates, while guiding the reader (i.e., user) to using the postulates and the math to solve problems in Quantum Mechanics.

I have only the basics of Differential Equations and mechanics/dynamics (self-taught), but this book generally includes everything needed beyond calculus to work through the examples. (And even some of the calculus.)

My only criticism is the lack of solutions for the problems. That the book includes many worked examples largely overcomes this flaw.

In fact, this book is much like having a REALLY GOOD professor who explains and works through the examples with you, then offers good homework problems to do on your own. (The only thing that is missing is to have a teaching assistant correct your mistakes. )

Another reviewer criticized this book as 'wordy' -- I call those clear and complete explanations. The open layout, short paragraphs and sections, as well as the explanations for most every step of the math make this book easy to pick up and read.

If you want 'terse' then buy something else, or just skip the explainations whenever you don't need them.

Morrison even includes much of the background math and physics instead of just assuming that you know this from previous classes or studies. Practically every chapter offers suggestions for deeper or alternative understanding of the topics covered. These are thoughtul reviews and descriptions, not mere bibliographical afterthoughts.

This is a fantastic book for self-study (or to accompany a confusing class or text). If you can make it through the first few chapters (perhaps chapters 2-4), even with difficulty, then the book will become VERY READABLE.

If you have an under-developed background in math, then expect to work hard in the beginning, but do expect that this book can be understood by anyone with a serious interest in learning quantum mechanics.

Thank you Dr. Morrison for a wonderful text on Quantum Mechanics.

This text covers everything relevant to Quantum Mechanics. It addresses the ambiguity of many concepts. He takes a single term or concept, writes it once, and then rewrites it using several different approaches. He leaves nothing to guess.

He tells you when you have just encountered an important milestone in your reading then warns you, before going on, to reread the previous section or chapter.

He poses questions in the text that you yourself are thinking. He then clarifies those questions. He does not assume you were ever taught or fully understood such things as the "Postulate of Quantum Dynamics", or whether "Stationary states really exist."

Dr. Morrison's approach, to the sometimes complicated concepts of QM, is a work of art. He could teach this stuff to elementary school children. I anxiously await the full exploits of Vol.II and the development of the Hydrogen atom.

Please hurry Dr. Morrison!

While M. Rose Jonas, Ph.D. doesn't encourage you to lie on your resume, she does explain how you can make yourself look better by say leaving out a job that you didn't feel was right for you.

"You can leave out the job you had for a month or two because it was wrong for you or the company folded. Blips like this make a resume reader nervous." ~ pg. 85

Mostly this book is a question and answer session that is very intriguing. M. Rose Jonas answers questions like:

Where do you start, if you want to make a career change?
What if I'm ready for something completely different?
How can I stand out from the rest?
How do I get ready for my interview?
Should I take a job I don't want or that pays too little?
How can I get better at my job?
Can I just Quit?
How Should I Organize Retirement?

Throughout this book Rose Jonas provides sage advice on a wide variety of career topics and enlightens and entertains along the way.

~The Rebecca Review

This book gave me the tools I needed to figure out what I wanted to do and how to get there. I spent over a year interviewing for jobs I didn't really want and weeks after I read this book I was hired for a job that I love! Dr. Jonas, I couldn't have done it without you.
I recommend it to anyone who is career hunting.
Thank you!

Dr. Rose Jonas' book (as well as her counseling services provided to me) was extremely useful both personally, and career-wise. As a recent college-grad, I found myself lost, unsure, and jobless! Her book helped me to answer some important questions and steered me in the right direction...to a career! Thank you Dr. Jonas!

This book is the most concise and right on helpful dose of getting your act together on the job market. At any point of job dispair, you can pick it up, even for a few minutes, and can be assured of devouring some pearl of wisdom that will assist in the job satisfaction quandry/search. The style of writing is so humorous and engaging, you'll find it more difficult to put down than a potato chip, and certainly less fattening. In fact, it could help you fatten your wallet if you take a fraction of the advice. Even if you think you have read every book on this topic, you can be assurred of new ideas, or looking at old ones from a very fresh perspective. Another idea that she explores in depth, is evaluating your current job before determining if other pastures are truly greener. Before you plunk down hundreds on a job coach, career placement service or the like, this is a must and worth every penny.

"Can I Lie on My Resume?" is more than a resume book, and for that matter, it's even more than a book on careers.

Rose Jonas' tone is that of the aunt you wish you'd had: worldly wise, kind, and no-nonsense. She uses the 'career game' as the overall metaphor, but each of the 100 suggestions is also anchored with a specific image. She doesn't just say, "Don't take a job that's not right for you" or use the cliche of sow's ears and silk purses. No, instead she shares an example from her own life about dragging home a kidney-shaped table and discovering that a coat of paint couldn't transform it into a Victorian desk. That sort of storytelling makes the point vividly memorable.

As Lily Tomlin said, "The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat." Rose Jonas has practical ways to win---and come out a better human being in the process.

Just like the title that I gave above this book is a pictorial treasure. It offers beautiful b/w and color photographs mostly of Jim and some with the band. This book containes some of the best Morrison pictures of any other book I've seen. As a HUGE fan of The Doors and Jim Morrison being one of my heros, I will say that you will definitely enjoy this book to its maximum potential. A truly work of art as far as rock n' roll photography is concern. Magnificent! I hope that a second volume of beautiful and pristine photographs like this one of The Doors and especially of Jim will surface very soon.

This is a gorgeous "coffee table" type book, perfect for Doors fans. No info, just full of rare, lovely photos. Mostly of Jim, some of the band, several ultra-rare sweet pix of Jim and Pam Morrison. A real treat for die-hard Doors fans only.

You won't be disappointed...a wonderful visual testament to the best band, THE DOORS!

WOW, this book is not only the best Doors book ever published but it is also a great coffee table book for all to read...well, there isn't that much to read but...who said looking isn't a way of reading!!Obsesively exhausting, this book trully follows Jim Morrison through photography. His life and what a life he had is reason enough to interest the non-believer...First Rock singer to get arrested on stage. First Rock singer to use profanity on record.. move over Axl Rose and Luther Campbell. His myth stay intact before and after viewing.

This book is absolutely marvelous. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and that makes this book priceless. This book is a must have for any Doors/Jim Morrison fan. There is an old belief that photography 'stole' someone's soul. This book does just the opposite. It does nothing but 'give.' It shows the artist, the poet. It is virtually all photos. Not opinions or someone elses slant on things that Jim can't respond to or defend himself from. This is exactly the type of book I feel that Jim would want out. It encourages you to think, learn, grow, live and transcend life on your own terms. Exactly what Jim would want for people to do. This book and it author are pure genius.

Author Morrison has done a service by compiling a book of recollections about one of the most unknown events of our time: the air evacuation of Hmong General Vang Pao and many of his Hmong soldiers from Laos in May 1975. The Hmong were a staunch and effective American ally against the North Vietnamese and Lao Communists, but went down to defeat along with the Americans. Except for a few Americans, notably Jerry "Hog" Daniels of the CIA, the Hmong would have been abandoned to die in Laos.

Morrison gives little background and explanation for the events of May 1975, but plunges into the story with quotes from the participants, especially the Hmong. There are a number of rare and valuable photographs and good maps. The stories themselves are often priceless, first hand vignettes of history: for example, Gen. Heinie Aderholt's tale of hearing of the evacuation and his forthright -- and irregular -- finding and hiring of a C-46 pilot to fly the Hmong out of Laos.

Much of the material is compiled from the Hmong themselves, whose voices have only barely been heard in America. These were people on our side who deserved better at the bitter end of the Vietnam war. If you're not familiar with the outlines of the story some background reading may be useful. Roger Warner's, "Backfire" (also called "Shooting at the Moon") is good.

Smallchief

There will be many people (beside the Hmong) thankful that someone has taken the time to record this important event in history. The book has a distinct niche (human) in my education on the "happenings" in Laos. This is my fifth Laos subject book and is a must read! USAF in Thailand '69 veteran.

I truly enjoyed this book. I came away with a very different point of view. I was directly involved with the evacuation of DaNang, Nha Trang and Saigon in April '75 and to some extent in Loas in May of the same year and saw the refugees, in mass panic carrying babies and what possessions they could, trying to flee before the communists came. Gayle related the evacuation of Long Chen (20A) from the eyes of the Hmong refugees. It is a view that I never saw and hope that I never have to witness again.

Gayle Morrison has written an excellent book on the history and plight of the Hmong people in Laos during the Secert War in Laos. Her book's focus is the last battle these brave people fought, defending their mountain headquarters in northern Laos. Morrison is a talented writer who captures the feelings and spirit of what it must have been like to have been there. An excellent read.

Morrison interviewed a lot of Hmong participants in those last days, as well as American pilots Jack Knotts, Dave Kouba, etc. Eye-opening insight into the abandonment of one of America's most clandestine installations of the secret war in Laos. Detailed accounts of Matt Hoff's and Les Strouse's final flights into 'LS20 Alternate' as well. Some truly rare photos -- Long Tien in 1972, '73, '74, '75. Knotts and Kouba at the evacuation ramp on May 14, 1975, the last day. The Hmong -- from top leader Vang Pao to in-the-street tribespeople, no less proud, and no less tragic.

Finally, a haunting pair of photos -- top secret Long Tien in 1973, and another one, as mysterious as ever, from exactly the same angle and height (about 1000 feet above the runway), in 1995.

A compact, tightly-woven and compelling tale.

If you love the Inner Child Cards, you will love this deck. It is much smaller so it is portable and easy to handle. The art work is very detailed so you have something to focus on. The only "problem" was that there was no enclosed book. If you are a by the book reader this is a negative but if you are like me, it prevents you from second guessing your messages.

I really loved this deck and book. I teach
english, so the concept of using fairy tales, nursery rhymes and folk tales to teach tarot is wonderful. It has been done before, but this deck and book really get into the concept and it is worth the money. A warning, I bought the book and deck separate, which was a mistake as it cost more. I would get the entire set together if I were to do it again. I really love the cards, the images and the stories. I have made good use of this deck already.

This book accompanies the Whimsical Tarot Deck. While there is supposed to be a gift box set, I have only seen the book and decks sold separately and when I purchased the deck, I also purchased the book. I have reviewed the deck under it's listing.

The book's layout is easy to follow. It begins with an introduction to the purpose and style of the cards, use and care of the deck, discussion of various layouts of tarot readings and then meanings of the cards as designed by Dorothy Morrison. The Major Arcana is first, followed by the Minor Arcana in order and each card has a black and white graphic rendition of the card so it is easy to visualize and follow.

The discussion in the beginning of the book focuses on children reading Tarot. This may sound surprising to some but to those of us who have our kids around us all the time, the curiosity of child is only second to how persistent they can be to know about things that attract their attention. Ms. Morrison offers assistance in helping us introduce the tarot to our children. From examining the cards to blessing and handling the cards, it is a basic handbook for introducing our children to simple, basic divination. In the layouts section, there are suggested layouts for use by kids, and it is grouped by ages, from very simple one card readings to more complex spreads for the experienced older child.

There may be questions as to the card's subject. If we are not familiar with all the fairy tales that Ms. Morrison has included in this deck, this book will help you out with that. For example, the Queen of Rods, while looking very queenly, is actually Cinderella. If you look her up in the book, the association is clearly laid out. "No matter how dire her circumstances or how horrible her treatment, she never let it get her down. She just kept on working, kept on smiling, and kept on with the business of living. In the end, she prevailed and won her heart's desire: a charming prince with a gentle heart, a fast horse, and all the love she could ask."

Ms. Morrison is very clear in her meanings; nothing is hidden and nothing is left open and mysterious. This is the plain English Ms. Morrison we know and love. She even gives details of how she designed the cards. To continue "Dressed in the yellow and green of creative growth, the Queen of Rods is the eternal cheerleader. She loves everyone and everything." While this is very insightful for the reader, it also gives us insight into how Ms. Morrison is guiding us along as we search for answers in our own lives. Very clear, very easy to understand and so insightful, this handbook is a guide as well as a companion to using the deck.

She also offers some advice and insights into what this card may mean if it shows up in your readings. Again, referencing the Queen of Cups, Cinderella: "When the Queen of Cups graces your spread, it's time to look at life with a loving eye." Further down, she adds "Remember that love is a gentle, kind, and nurturing emotion that carries with it many responsibilities." She goes into what she means by this and you are left with much food for thought as to how it can reflect in your own life.

The book is the signpost to be used with the deck which presents the road as we are walking down it today. These roads change as we make decisions which affect our future. When we use these tools, we look for ones that we can relate to, that can be easily interpreted by us and also provide some enjoyment when we use them.

There is a small bibliography in the back of the book, and a good table of contents, but this book is good on it's own for ease of use. I believe Ms. Morrison has provided us with a great companion book to her delightful deck as well as solid advice and practices if we wish to introduce our children to the basics of tarot. boudica

If you're not the cutsey type or won't appreciate the artwork because you're "darker" or more "serious" than that, all I can say is, lighten up. This is a great deck and a great springboard to learn from before getting into something as esoteric as Rider Waite or Crowley Thoth.

Everybody knows the fairytales and even if you don't, it's fun to look them up. These cards are definitely more accessible to us modern pagans and witches!

I would highly recommend this for the absolute and not so absolute beginner (a welcome addition to any tarot library, as it's less intimidating than other deck images!).

My four year old grandson has this deck. He picks out a card and brings it to me to tell him the story. After he hears the story, we talk about the life lessons the story holds. What a wonderful way to spend "quality time" with my grandson!! I highly recommend this deck to anyone with children or grandchildren!! This deck is wonderful for all ages. It brings back memories of the fairy tales and nursery rhymes we loved as children, and brings the stories into new light. The story or nursery rhyme that goes with each card fits in excellently with the meaning of the card. For instance, the Lovers card is Beauty and the Beast. How perfect!!

I enjoyed this and remembered this from years ago and was lucky to come across it and collect and enjoy reading it and the great animation. Thanks Grant for writing these books!

To be honest, I have not read the graphic novel, but I did read the original series when it came out. Mind shattering. It was the last series I parted with when selling off my old comics, and I regret it now. So I am glad to see this on Amazon, I will definitely be buying.

I loved the series so much I generally had each issue read before leaving the comic shop. So when I read issue #19 (in this collection) around page 10 or so if I remember correctly, it had such an effect on me I went weak in the knees. This from someone who has never passed out in 40 years. Read it, you'll know what I mean even if it doesn't have the same effect. I would recommend getting book 2 as a lead-up to this, book 1 was very good but not as essential in my opinion.

This is without a doubt one of the greatest graphic novels I have ever read. It serves as an incredible culmination of Morrison's Animal Man saga, following Buddy Baker's descent into his own personal hell, and his difficult journey back out again. The art is functional-- not bad, not great either, but that's all been said before. All in all a pretty amazing piece of work. Buddy is such a fundamentally GOOD guy, you can't help but care about what happens to both him and his family. It's smart, it doesn't talk down to you, and it happens to pull off some pretty amazing stunts by the last page. Give it a shot.

There is not much in the way of a proper *story* in this book: events have little relevance or connection to one another. However, apparently this is part of the Author's intent. The idea is to discuss the relationship between creators (specifically comic writers) and their creations. A scenery is presented on "what if a comic character could actually find out that he is just so?". There is a discussion on the meaning of a comic character's reality, of the fact that he is just a puppet to a writer, of him not knowing that his "memories" are actually implanted by a writer etc.

That is the larger, main scope of this comic, which collects issues 18-26 of Animal Man (published late 1989 to early 1990), thus finishing Grant Morrison's run on the title. In a smaller-scope storyline, Morrison acknowledges the Crisis on Infinite Earths (which no character in the DC Universe was supposed to be aware of, except for the Psycho-Pirate) and discusses the meaning of such event to the existence/non-existence of comic characters in the DCU and in real life.

All this makes Deus Ex Machina a singular comic story, especially within the DCU realm. It is not a masterpiece (therefore 4 out of 5 stars), but it should always be highlighted as a very meaningful corner among the twists and turns of DC's mainstream storylines. It is an understatement to call it unusual.

Thorough annotations on these specific issues (18-26) can be found on the Web, in the "Crisis annotations" page (just google it, it's easy to find).

By the time you reach the mind shattering conclusion of Deus Ex Machina, the last volume in Grant Morrison's run on Animal Man, everything he set up from the beginning comes full circle. As Buddy Baker and the strange Highwater go out to the desert, Buddy makes a shocking revelation that will take him to Arkham Asylum to confront the Psycho Pirate; a villain boasting about alternate worlds that no longer exist. Before that though, tragedy strikes Animal Man at the home front in a way he never imagined, and it isn't long before he teams up with the Mirror Master to exact revenge. Just about everything that Morrison has set up from the beginning of his run is tied up here: from the erratic behavior of Animal Man's powers, to the mysterious yellow alien's purpose, to the identity of the apparition stalking his family. All of which reaches the long hinted at conclusion in which Morrison breaks the fourth wall. The art is still take it or leave it, but Morrison's inventive story more than makes up for it. Even all these years later, Morrison's brilliant, at times preachy, deconstruction of this minor DC super hero remains one of his best works, and here's the proof. All in all, if you've never read any of Morrison's Animal Man run, now is the time to give it a look.

As a sundial enthusiast, I enjoy puzzling over the geometry of the heavens and have always admired astrolabes, though never really explored them. Armed with this book, I have been able to do so with huge enjoyment.
It covers the history, though not in great depth, and the engraving of all the scales on every variety of astrolabe and all related devices - quadrants in particular but also some sundials and astronomical clocks.

This book is all about the geometry - how the scales were divided and so on, not how they were made, where or by whom. There are few photographs of astrolabes.
I have found some errors in the mathematics, and have found the author very grateful for my pointing them out.

The book covers an immense number of topics in great detail but can be difficult to navigate. The organisation seems to assume rather a high level of knowledge, or patience. Many items are eventually explained, but perhaps not when first raised. Cross references, the Glossary and Index are poor for a 400 page book. The Bibliography lacks ISBN numbers. Many older books and exquisite photographs of museum collections are now available on-line, so URLs would be useful, though they can date rather quickly.

Bringing the subject right up-to-date, Morrison includes code fragments (in Basic and C) for all the calculations needed to get a computer to draw an astrolabe, but they are so long that a CD or Web link would have been welcome.

If, as I do, you already own books on the history of instruments you may wonder if you need this book. I'd say yes, if you have any interest in the geometry and certainly, if you want to make an astrolabe. But no, if you're interested in decorative styles, want a coffee-table book or a guide to prices.

As other reviewers have noted, the binding and paper quality are poor. The value in this book is in what's written on the pages, which, in my experience, do make it the definitive book on the astrolabe.

I've been waiting for this book to be published for years, so I was very excited to get it, though $60 for a paperback is pretty steep. It's well worth it though: almost 400 pages of detailed information, including over 200 diagrams. I've been following Mr. Morrison's website, http://astrolabes.org/ for many years, and corresponded with him briefly several years ago when I had some questions about how to lay out an astrolabe geometrically. He was very gracious and helpful.

This book is THE astrolabe book. It's a modern treatment that includes computer code as well as ancient methods for laying out astrolabes. It includes all kinds of variations, including a "linear astrolabe" that consists of a marked stick and three strings, which the Arabs used about 800 years ago. It's amazing what the human mind can do with very little in the way of actual material stuff. He also includes the "universal astrolabe" that works at all latitudes, and several versions of the "quadrant astrolabe" that is essentially an astrolabe folded in quarters and printed on a card. There's a fair amount of history, and lots of math (nothing beyond high-school trig). He takes both a geometric and analytic approach, with diagrams as well as formulas. His explanation of why and how the linear astrolabe works was amazing.

I have both of John Lamprey's books (both highly recommended. I think he's still selling them: lamprey at frii dot com) and have also read Chaucer's book. I'm very glad to have added this one to my shelf.

This book is the best reference on the subject of astrolabes I have been able to find. It is detailed, in-depth and has something for every reader. For the student looking to find an overview of the history and uses of this marvelous tool, it covers the basics. For the interested researcher it delves deeply into the design, history and functionality of both European and Islamic astrolabes. For math nerd there is delightful detail on the elegant geometry behind the design of the various parts. This is the best book I've seen come out this year.

This book summarizes 300 years of knowledge found in previous books, in a clear style and with accurate drawings. I use to read Henri Michel's treatise on astrolabes, and D'Hollander book. Both were interesting but more difficult to read and use, even though they are in French, my language.
Morrison's book allowed me to understand how astrolabes work and are drawn. I applied this knowledge to my shareware program Shadows that draws and animates astrolabes on screen. Thank you James Morrison for making this possible, thanks to your excellent book.

First, if you're interested at all in astrolabes, this is the single best, most informative, most comprehensive book I've found. It's clear, concise and well illustrated. I'm very tempted to use the chapter on stereographic projections in my GIS classes.

It doesn't have many illustrations of historic instruments, but that's not it's focus. You can find those in the Time Museum or Western Astrolabes book and get more nuts and bolts info about the production process from Scientific Instruments of Elizabethan England. But for creating and using an astrolabe, you can't find a better reference- UNLESS you really want to use period processes. He doesn't even try to show how it was done, dismissing it with "Readers interested in the mathematical approach used in the Middle Ages are referred to Thomson for a thorough treatment"- that would be the translation of de Plana Spera. As I keep telling my daughter, life gets boring if you don't have anything to long for. I'll start saving the (argh!) $150 for that next.

The contents (with the exception of using trig instead of geometry to create the layout) are exceptional. The physical book is less so. I plan on using this heavily and I don't think it's going to hold up. The paperback cover is glued to the front and back pages to try to give it some stability, but the glue is already losing its hold. The pages themselves are glued in rather than bound. I know there wasn't a real choice in that, but it's a thick book and it's not going to hold up well- think of the Calvin and Hobbes collectors' editions. The paper is already yellowing and I just got it last week. I *know* these choices had to be made to keep the cost of the book down to something that wouldn't make people scream, but I'm going to take it to Kinkos and have it drilled so I can capture it inside a 3 ring binder. I'm not going to risk losing any of the pages. It has enough white space to make that feasible and still have room left over for notes.

I've read a couple other Moon books, but this one is by far the best. Why? Because Ms. Morrison (much like another of my favorite authors, Patricia Telesco) has a certain and very special way of making things simple, accessable and right to the point without talking down to the reader, getting lost in Craft mumbo-jumbo or making things harder than they really need to be as I've seen so many times by other authors. There are no lectures, power trips or mind-numbing lists of hard-to-find ingredients here; no lofty words or flowery rituals. In fact, you probably already have many of the ingredients she mentions. This book is practical, useful, wonderfully organized and chock full of Moon facts, spells, rituals and other worthy and interesting tidbits that can indeed be used every day. I found it a fast read, which is good -this way I can get right into things :) If you've been disappointed, bored or overwhelmed by other Moon Magic books, give this one a try. Simply put, this book is a pleasure to read, use and own; it's one I'm sure I'll refer to often. I'm keeing this right next to my much-loved copy of Everyday Magic and will likely be following up with her companion book, Everyday Sun Magic.

GREAT INFO GOES A LITTLE DEEPER INTO MOON PHASES WHICH IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR AND HAS SOME REALLY GOOD EASY TO PREPARE SPELLS

We follow the cycles of the moon whether we realize it or not. We watch the moon change from new to full and back again and maybe we are aware of some of its history or influences.

We practice our magic's by the cycles of the moon, but how many of us know the reasons? We may be aware of the moons effect on the tides and women's cycles, but do we understand the connection of the moon to weather, growth and magic?

Dorothy Morrison has put together in this book a wonderful primer that is chock full of moon lore, moon mystery and moon magic. And because of all the bits of information collected here, even the experienced practitioner will read through this book and come away scratching their head saying "I didn't know that!"

Ms. Morrison includes in this book some of the history of moon lore and moon cycles. Included are bits of 'old sayings' and superstitions as well as names of the monthly moons and what they mean. She reviews the moon phases and effects.

Ms. Morrison also discusses astrological terms referencing the moon and what they actually mean. For those who are not familiar or don't remember or are not sure, this section alone is worth the price of the book. Then she takes it a step further by explaining how these references apply in relationship to our magic and our lives. Times and cycles for ritual, magic and spells are also discussed and examined.

Empowering moon rituals filled with positive affirmations for the building of personal self esteem, which Ms. Morrison is so good at writing, are here for you to incorporate into your own ritual material. And, of course, no book by Dorothy Morrison would be complete without a whole section of her wonderful spells.

As usual, Dorothy takes all this and puts it into a book that shows you, step by step, how to work this into your everyday life, making it a practical as well as informative book.

There is so much more here that I've not included in this review because it would take pages to write about. Needless to say, Ms. Morrison has been thorough in her research. There is a table of contents to help you find what you are looking for as well as a bibliography. Add to that her easy to read format and no nonsense approach to teaching, and you have a winner here.


This is a book that should be considered when you are in the store looking for something practical, informative and just plain good to read and add to your library. boudica

Ms. Morrison gives a great history of our nearest neighbor and her influance on us. She also helps you know how to use thease energies in your Craft work.

Dorothy Morrison truly is concise and precise with her teachings!A book for all..from Novices to the more learned.
Very easy to understand and apply.
I highly recommend this book to all,who desire to learn the simplfied way.Way to go Dorothy!

This is a very practical book for those just starting to use the contemporary healing method of homeopathy. As well it will be welcomed by lay homeopathic study groups around the English speaking world. Instructional. Well Organized. Ready to teach you how. Once you know you want to learn how, this is the best place to start your study.

As one begins to learn the homeopathic methodology, repertorising is a difficult, if not ominous endeavor. This book helps to sort out the many nuances of old, and clarify much of the "older" jargon. This puts the learning curve back in the present! I have utilized this book extensively in my studies with the British Institute of Homeopathy. I recommend it highly!

As one begins to learn the homeopathic methodology, repertorising is a difficult, if not ominous endeavor. This book helps to sort out the many nuances of old, and clarify much of the "older" jargon. This puts the learning curve back in the present! I have utilized this book extensively in my studies with the British Institute of Homeopathy. I recommend it highly!

Most homeopathic books aimed at the layperson focus on acute prescribing in homeopathy. Even though this book is aimed at beginning homeopaths, it is accessible and understandable to the layperson, and can help to understand constitutional prescribing. It will enable you to work with your homeopath to find the similimum for you and your family members (because you understand what he/she is trying to accomplish and you can contribute meaningfully) .

I have only worked through the first two chapters of the book, and I can't believe how much I have learnt.

This is the kind of book I've been looking for for ages! It explains to the novice homeopath just how to begin taking a case and using the Repertory in practical terms. Wonderful! It also includes simple history-taking forms & templates. I highly recommend this book!

I don't encounter color photography very often that literally knocks me off my feet. But,this is a notable exception. The portraits in this book are glorious - a tribute to the profound sensitivity of the photographer who took them. This book is a must for any serious collection.

These are images that go beyond being visually powerful, they also have a profound spiritual, emotional and intellectual meaning. Toni Morrison's provocative meditation, "The Fisherwoman", is an integral part of this great work of art and provides a perfect entree into a gallery of sacred beauty.

I am much more of a devotee of black and white images than color - especially portrait photography. But, this incredible display of artistry sweeps me off my feet! The artistic depth and personal sensitivity displayed through this work makes me want to know more and see more from the master photographer who created it. You won't be disappointed with this purchase!

This superb book is nearly uncategorizable. The portraits contained in this volume, described as "color pictures of everyday people" taken with "a simple 35-mm camera, amateur film, no tripod, and no special lighting" are unlike any other photographs ever published. On a technical level, Robert Bergman's work equals the best of any of photographer now working (including any of a number of celebrity lensmen) while his painterly use of color, texture, and composition is unrivaled. This in itself would be enough for most photographers: in sensual terms there's much to startle and delight the eye. But for Bergman, the revelation of the inner life of the subject reigns supreme, and his masterly technique is entirely in the service of his manifest sympathy for each person whom he presents to us. It's here that these images depart so markedly from what we are used to seeing in a photograph of a person--each individual is revealed with the most penetrating gaze, but with such tenderness of spirit as to leave his or her human dignity unsullied. It's not photography, it's art. As Toni Morrison concludes in her Introduction, "Occasionally there arises an event or moment that one knows immediately will forever mark a place in the history of artistic endeavor. Robert Bergman's portraits represent such a moment, such an event."

Let me say that being able to hold this treasure in my hands and to feel the souls of both the artist and those within, provides an experience I never thought I would have. This book is a road map to the soul of all of us and it is my wish for everyone who is fortunate enough to see it that the door to the inner self that shines from Bergman's work is opened to them. It is a rich feeling indeed to be able to open the book at any point and see the face and love of God. Bergman is blessed with a vision that has brought this to Everyman. A KIND OF RAPTURE is a great and universal gift.