Nicholas Books

Very simply, I would recommend this book to anyone interested in adventure travel. I picked it up and didn't stop reading until I'd finished the last page.

The next day I read it again.

Brilliant

This book is a must for anyone who likes exciting travel literature. Two cousins decide to undertake a cycling journey to the "Centre of the Earth" - the furthest place on the earth from the sea, which happens to be in a remote part of Western China. Starting at the coast in Bangladesh, they go on a journey which carries them across the Himalayas into China, experiencing almost every kind of weather imaginable. The journey is made even more incredible by the fact that they travel with no support, carrying all their gear. My favourite travel literature book - nothing I've read in the 8 years since I first picked it up gives the same sense of adventure . Mark Ness

If you are purchasing for a child, this series has the best vocals--the speakers are lively and each section begins with a delightful phrase of music.

While reviewing spanish I discovered that children's books were the absolute best way to learn a language even for adults. The repetition makes everything sink in, and the speakers tend to go slower. I have many CDs and books in both French and Spanish, but these are the best for getting words and pronunciations in my head.

These books include excellent CDs and I can recommend them all. You can follow along with the book and then go through that book's dictionary, each a separate track on the CD. Songs are also included--with the words. Occasionally you'll discover that the translation is not exact on the songs. When you do catch it, you realize how much you have learned. Don't be ashamed to use children's books for review! It works.

Oh, and if you are purchasing this for a child, these are still the best

I received it on time. Perfect !! The story is simple and good to introduce basic French. Even though, there are translations in English, I hide it so my students are not tempted to read english instead of french.

This book has normally been described as a book about the sacramental life in the Orthodox Church. That is true, but it might better be described as a book which lives up to it's name: it really is about the "Life in Christ," and not just one particular aspect of that life. The concept of synergy, so often employed by Orthodox theologians, is touched upon frequently in this book, but always within the context of a wider discussion. The discussion is never *just* about Sacraments, or *just* about free-will, or *just* about salvation. If it is about one of them, it is about all of them (and a good deal more).

Perhaps the most intriquing thing about this book is its unintended ecumenicalesque content. It goes without saying that Orthodox Christians will identify what St. Nicholas is saying as their own. But Catholics will have a similar reaction, as St. Nicholas spoke more freely, and not in the guarded way that Orthodox theologians do today, always trying to distinguish between Anselmian views of salvation and Eastern views. St. Nicholas has no problem talking about the cross as payment on a debt, as atonement, as sacrifice. He speaks as very few modern Orthodox theologians would (which is not a knock on modern theologians, but simply a statement about St. Nicholas).

Even some Protestants, if they can get past all the sacramental stuff, could find much of value in this book. St. Nicholas articulates the Orthodox view of free-will very well, and while some armchair theologians would call it semi-pelagian, it is in fact perfectly orthodox. The other thing that it is is rarely known in the west. The intriquing thing, then, is that while Orthodox and Catholics will be perfectly fine with what St. Nicholas says, for many Protestants what he says will come as something of a shock and a revelation. It has been said that there could have been no free-will/predestination dispute in the East, because a better solution than this artificial dichotomy had already been arrived at. This book describes this solution well.

And, again, if it does anything, it speaks of the life in Christ.

This is a great Eastern Christian work on the pursuit of the Spirit-filled life within the context of the Mysteries (sacraments) of the Church. The author does a great job of unfolding his vision by using a wealth of material from Holy Scripture. Moreover, the translation is very user-friendly. However, the Bobrinskoy introduction was too long - subsequent editions should pare it down. While the "Life in Christ" is written from an Orthodox perspective, I think non-Orthodox Christians would enjoy this visionary work.

This is one of the most delightful Christmas books I've ever read, a mix of facts, fiction, and absurdity. Why the heck is it out of print?

An Italian guy walking his dog comes across the text for the life of Saint Nicholas -- hunting for truffles, of all things. It starts with a little Roman baby, born during the Christian rule of Constantine; it is rapidly found that Nicholas can bend cutlery (spoons, knives), transform wine into vinegar and vice versa, and eventually is able to make miracles: to simply will things into existance (sometimes with comedic results). He uses these talents for good; but is arrested when Constantine dies and a pagan emperor comes into power. Sounds dire? Believe me, it isn't.

Blechman does an excellent job of blending fact and fiction: Saint Nick could not create stuff magically; the lifespans of his parents; the three virgins; the giving away of his possessions to the poor, etc.

This is relentlessly tongue-in-cheek. I thought the transformation of the pagan statues into Christian statues was hilarious (especially the Jesus and the moneylenders one); the idea of how Saint Nick got his red suit, hat, bag and chubbiness; the dog named "Piano"; the rare intervals of dialogue are usually a hoot.

Blechman's cartoon style is sort of wavery and cute without being cutesy. He also manages to keep the story from descending into cutesiness, especially at the end, in which certain actions take a bizarre but somehow logical twist.

As the Christmas market is often populated by either feel-good fluff, sob stories, or cynically saccharine fables, this is refreshingly minimalist in its storytelling and illustration. It also, unlike many stories, addresses Saint Nick AS a saint; at the same time, it isn't a religious story, but simply a cute little semi-fictional retelling. A delightful holiday read, one that I will treasure.

This is one of the most delightful Christmas books I've ever read, a mix of facts, fiction, and absurdity. Why the heck is it out of print?

An Italian guy walking his dog comes across the text for the life of Saint Nicholas -- hunting for truffles, of all things. It starts with a little Roman baby, born during the Christian rule of Constantine; it is rapidly found that Nicholas can bend cutlery (spoons, knives), transform wine into vinegar and vice versa, and eventually is able to make miracles: to simply will things into existance (sometimes with comedic results). He uses these talents for good; but is arrested when Constantine dies and a pagan emperor comes into power. Sounds dire? Believe me, it isn't.

Blechman does an excellent job of blending fact and fiction: Saint Nick could not create stuff magically; the lifespans of his parents; the three virgins; the giving away of his possessions to the poor, etc.

This is relentlessly tongue-in-cheek. I thought the transformation of the pagan statues into Christian statues was hilarious (especially the Jesus and the moneylenders one); the idea of how Saint Nick got his red suit, hat, bag and chubbiness; the dog named "Piano"; the rare intervals of dialogue are usually a hoot.

Blechman's cartoon style is sort of wavery and cute without being cutesy. He also manages to keep the story from descending into cutesiness, especially at the end, in which certain actions take a bizarre but somehow logical twist.

As the Christmas market is often populated by either feel-good fluff, sob stories, or cynically saccharine fables, this is refreshingly minimalist in its storytelling and illustration. It also, unlike many stories, addresses Saint Nick AS a saint; at the same time, it isn't a religious story, but simply a cute little semi-fictional retelling. A delightful holiday read, one that I will treasure.

Life Space Crisis Intervention is one of the best kept secrets in the field of working with troubled and troubling children and adolescents. Drs. Long and Wood offer the wisdom of many years of successful teaching and doing. This book provides the framework for the most effective training program available for professionals in social services, education, juvenile justice, and mental health. The book is best used as a supplement to a five-day certification training in Life Space Crisis Intervention. To learn more about this training contact the Life Space Crisis Intervention Institute @ 301-733-2751 or email GROWING EDGE Training Associates: gredge@netset.co

Wood and Long describe a time-tested technique for helping troubled and troubling children and youth who are in crisis in their homes, schools, and communities. Life Space Crisis Intervention is a refreshing alternative to traditional techniques and provides effective alternatives to punishment. The authors describe how to use LSCI to use crisis as an opportunity for insight and behavior change. The book is most effective in combination with the five-day training program available through the Institute of Psychoeducational Training in Hagerstown, MD. Information is available through fecser@pepcleve.com

Nicholas Donalto has written an authentic, inspiring account of his personal encounters with God. The stories, written in his own words, reflect his own genuine amazement in how God has used him and in what he has been privileged to witness. The book is a "must read" for those seeking to be encouraged in the reality of God at work in our lives today.

Nicholas Donato has the gift of visions and healing, which he shares in this great new book. It is very inspiring!

I found this book to be full of good ideas on how to decorate with kilims. There are many color illustrations of kilims used as wall hangings, tablecloths, etc., as well floor coverings, and detailed descriptions of how to hang and mount kilims. Also, there are quite a few good illustrations showing how easily kilims can complement other types of collectible textiles, folk art, and many styles of furniture from modern to antique. There are other books that give more information about buying, selling and value of kilims. This book is mainly for decorating purposes.

If you live in a kilim-close environ, then you can understand how they can become a compulsive obsession. Much the same as book collecting. This richly illustrated volume is a lovely addition to a library, and as well provides good practical information about how kilims in various guises can be used and displayed to their best advantage. The emphasis is on USING and LIVING with kilims, not as works of art or museum pieces. The first chapter is a useful history of the origins of kilims, the second on the materials and techniques used in making them, and the third about recognising and identifying different types of kilims, including motifs and symbols and characteristics of kilims from the main areas of production - Anatolia, The Caucasus, Persia and Afghanistan. After that follows various decorative uses - on floors, walls, and unusual forms. The book finishes with tips on care and repair and listings for those interested in collecting these lovely items.

I neglected to mention one thing about this book. Jolley sees himself not just as a student of what Locke said but as if he is in philosophical interaction with Locke and his critics. He presents many common criticisms of Locke and responds to them. He also leaves Locke stranded in places where he really seems to have gotten himself into trouble. This book does a great job not just approaching the issues but also in trying to clarify them in the terms of contemporary philosophers and in defending Locke against the all-too-quick criticisms he often receives.

Nicholas Jolley has produced a great resource for students first encountering Locke or for those who are familiar with Locke but would like to get more into the details of his philosophical views. This book is intended as an introduction to his thought and is directed at advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students. It gives enough details to begin work on any of the diverse topics covered in it, with references to direct the reader elsewhere for further discussion. Unlike most books on Locke by philosophers, this one also includes his political theory and shows its relation to Locke's other views by tying together threads of his thought from one topic to the next. I thoroughly enjoyed working through it in a graduate seminar taught by the author, but I can see that it would be quite valuable just as a resource or as an accompaniment to someone's trying to approach Locke's thought in detail but without much background.

This book is a translation of a book by Nicholas Gonner, editor and publisher of the Luxemburger Gazette (a newspaper published in Dubuque, Iowa, from before 1872 till 1917) is an essential resource for anyone interested in Luxemburgers in the USA. Not only is there a translation of his book, but there is a lot of other data for a person seeking more information in regard to Luxemburg's presence in the USA. For instance, on page 157 there is a neat picture of Holy Trinity Church and cemetery in Luxemburg, Iowa, as it appeared in 1972 and on page 160 there is a 1910 picture of the main street in Remsen, Iowa. There is an excellent index. The book is a treasure!

A "must have" for all descendants of immigrants from Luxembourg to the USA. Nicholas Gonner (1835-1892) became the publisher of the 'Luxemburger Gazette' in 1872. He published 'Die Luxemburger in der Neuen Welt' in German, in 1889 in Dubuque, Iowa. In 1987 the book has been re-published in Luxembourg, translated into English as 'Luxembourgers in the New World', with numerous new chapters added. The editors Jean Ensch, Jean-Claude Muller and Robert E. Owen have compiled a second volume. The second volume contains all the known names of emigrants from Luxembourg and all Luxembourg towns that have appeared in the 'Luxemburger Gazette' between 1871 and 1918. The listing includes the date and page number of the publication in which a given name appeared. For instance, the name: Reuland, Jacob appeared in the following issues: March 22, 1887, page 5, April 25, 1893, page 5, February 25, 1908, page 5, May 25, 1909, page 5, July 20, 1909, page 5.

"Works of art give joy because they are so well made." This is a paraphrase of a quote from Bill Reid, the gifted Haida sculptor who led the way for today's carvers.

This book is incredible. Every carving, every piece of art is incredibly well made (as is the book itself). If you're interestd in either New Zealand (i.e. Maori) or Northwest Coast art (i.e. totem poles), you should buy this book. The pictures alone are worth it.

If it's a contemporary selection of works from native peoples of New Zealand and the Northwest coast which is needed, MANAWA: PACIFIC HEARTBEAT fits the bill perfectly: it presents modern Maori and Northwest Coast art, covering the history of major exposure of modern young artists to the world and including an excellent representative sampling of their achievements in striking color photos. 31 Maori and 15 Northwest Coast artists are presented to represent over three decades of works and events around the theme. The gorgeous color photos of over sixty selected pieces created especially for MANAWA make for an exceptional presentation.

Diane C. Donovan, Editor
California Bookwatch