Phillips Books

Okay I'll admit it--this was a structurally sublime piece. Perfect, actually. It was evocative of the prior successful work emblematic of a Phillip Margolin string of prose.

Like the drumbeat leading up to a full-on conflict of war (but in this case, it was narrative conflict), I was kept on the soft flexible edge of my rubber-ball's seat (for those in the back-addled category), wondering what was going to become of all this, and our voyeur-cum-Buck Rogers character.

Sure, my own heart was beating quickly. Just as the character's was in all of those opportune spots. Margolin just knows how to evoke these sorts of feelings. He's been doing it full-time for the past ten years. May we all be as fortunate.

Funny, it began to first strike me as somewhat odd when I didn't notice any mention of high-technology in this here piece. I became particularly intrigued from the highly noticeable absence of it, and especially when I spied mention of an "IBM Power Typewriter" somewhere around the middle of this 20 pager. I quickly thought to myself I was stuck in some kind of "period piece" time warp.

My suspicions were totally confirmed once I got to the end and realized that Mr. Margolin penned this in 1974! Oh my goodness (!!!)...his writing was JUST as evocative then as it seems to be today. Now ***that's*** what I call the mark of a superskilled craftsman. Staying power. A fifteen rounder.

It just goes to show you that some strands of work are timeless.

Admittedly, and it's probably because I live under a rock in today's modern-day Prague, Czech Republic -- I'd never heard of Mr. Margolin's work before.

He's a repeated New York Times' bestselling author, and here I am wondering why the heck ***I*** don't know about him--doesn't that make me feel a little on the weird side? Sjoe...

Pity though, because I'm positive I'd learn scads by rummaging through this man's discard pile--er...very much like our protagonist in this tale keeps tabs on the lovely Irene/Iris/Eileen Steward...or however she might like to be called...and how he grows as a person just learning about her many labyrithine ways.

Looking forward to reading more of Mr. Margolin's stuff very soon. Why he doesn't have more Shorts up on the 'zon zone remains as mysterious as the terrific yarns he spins for his new legions of fans.

Here's to hoping he posts some more.

-- ADM in Prague

The Amazon Shorts program allows swift, low cost indulgence - not that I'm a cheapie. Ok, perhaps a little. Once in a while I, nevertheless, experiment with writers new to me; once in a while they surprise me, thrill me. Phillip Margolin paints with words a memorable picture and a carefully entwined cast in The Girl in the Yellow Bikini. A watcher’s paradise dissolves into an outlandish ride. Tension builds soundly and rapidly to make this a noteworthy tale.
Eugen M. Bacon
Amazon Shorts Author, The Hybrid/ The Firemaker: A Hybrid story

albert nolan is a brilliant writer and thinker. his book, Jesus before Christianity is incredibly compelling. He delves deep into the truth of Jesus and his teachings. the extrapolation of the gospel to the horrors of apartheid is intensely insightful and heart-felt. the joy and hope in Albert's messages is highly infectious. i am reading his current book and will write a review of it soon. if you want to be blown away by gospel truth don't be afraid to hit these books with goal-line stance attitude. ye shall be changed....

this is a very special book that anyone with a conscience will love. south africa hopefully is on its way out of the darkness. this book was written 20 years ago. get it today.

This is very sincere, very emotional, informative and very useful page-turner. It is not easy to grasp Goffman - or is it for some? Thomas Scheff opened a whole new universe in micro sociology and sociology of emotions.

This is very sincere, very emotional, informative and very useful page-turner. It is not easy to grasp Goffman - or is it for some? Thomas Scheff opened a whole new universe in micro sociology and sociology of emotions.

Grayfox is a most fantastic book. Once I had started on it, I could hardly put it down. I read past midnight and did not want to sleep. Although it is kind of meant more for boys, I enjoyed it thoroughly. The book is not only interesting, but didactic too. Michael Phillips showed Zack Hollister's feelings as a rebellious kid very well. He had also illustrated Drummond's fatherly love very well. Hawk was a good teacher. The Indians and Indian tales that M.P. brought in enhanced the entire plot. The reconciliation at the last was a fitting end. I give this book full ratings. It is sound and promotes moral values, unlike many modern books with explicit details on sexuality and violence. Grayfox is none like this

Grayfox is a story of Zack Hollister's journey as he grew from being a boy into a man.
It covers his problems at home where he thinks that everyone regards him as a young boy not important to his family, and how he joins the new Pony Express to try to escape from his troubles. As he goes along, he begins to see things about himself and everyone around him through new eyes with the help of Hawk Trumbull, a God-fearing man that lived in the desert. During this time he constantly had close encounters, both unpleasant and pleasant, with the Paiute Indians, and finally came to a realisation that everyone was not against him.
I think this book is well worth reading as it tackles subjects relevant to everyone in a way that makes us think. Similarities are constantly apparent between Zack's problems and real problems we might have in our own lives, and helps us find a way to conquer these problems without directly striking against us which would make many people close their ears.
The story is very exciting with a lot of sudden plot twists that compel us to keep reading on, not wanting to put the book down. Each chapter in the book is very short so it dosen't seem like it's taking a long time to finish the book. This book can be read just as a story very well, or one can go deeper and study the underlying messages existing the whole way through the story.
The characters of the book are extremely life-like and it is easy to picture each one of them and relate them to people we know in life. The story is believable and seems like it could be an actual journal of somebody's life, which makes it easy for us to follow and relate to.
The book teaches us how to look at things carefully and deeply, and not to just take it at face- value. It also teaches us to learn from everything that we observe and try to find it's meaning, as everything has a reason for being there. If the thing we are observing is a problem, we are able to overcome it by studying it in this way.
A lesson we learn from this book is that the hardest thing to do for most people is to swallow one's pride and admit that they were wrong. Many people can act tough, and many people believe that those people are `men' but few of them have the courage to apologise or say that they were wrong.
The book shows us how important fatherhood is to a person, both in the actual relationship between the father and the son, as well as being a picture, no-matter how imperfect, of how God cares for us as our Heavenly Father.
I think that this is a superb book and would recommend it to anyone having problems with their family life, new Christians for general reading to help them get a better picture of God, as well as to anyone who is just looking for a good book to read.

After years of many different styles of devotional, this is by far the best kept secret in devotionals. The emphasis is on helping the reader understand the Bible story as a whole. Most stories have one page of scripture followed by an analogy that allows you to think the story through in the world we live in today. The next section is thoughts to ponder. Great way to have a conversation if more than one person is doing the devotion at the same time. To add even more beauty to the book, each story ends with a prayer specific to the reading or analogy. My husband and I do one devotional each evening. We both agree that this is one of the best devotionals on the market. It is especially great for those that are searching to truly learn more of God's Word along with their daily devotional time. We plan to give them as gifts in the future.

I just bought this devotional for my whole family (6 copies for Christmas).

The reason why I have enjoyed this devotional so much is because it actually has the Bible as it's main section. Many devotionals use one or two verses and then come up with their own thoughts/interpretations/beliefs. This devotional is probably 55%-60% straight Bible and then Phillip Patterson adds some solid food for thought. My one worry was that it would just have the stories and would miss out on the theology found in the prophets, and letters of Paul. But so far (note I'm only on day 22 so far) he has quoted probably 40 or so passages that connect with the story we read.

The one note I would say is he's goes right through the Bible. So many of the stories fall in Genesis and Exodus. Although Patterson does give insight to many different parts of the Bible during these sections, you may choose to jump around and do some of the 150 New Testament stories to shake it up. Either way, I fully recommend.

May God bless you as you read and learn more and more about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Webb

If you file forms with the SEC and can't always remember what number is for what or just want a quick review of all the forms and what's in them then this book is great. It also shows how you can use a web basded information system from GSI to access these forms to find precedent language or the history of some deal. Quick easy read or desk top reference.

Today corporate America is under pressure to reform. Individual investors are looking to the government for assurance that Wall Street and the board room are operating honestly and openly. The role of the SEC has come to our attention more now than ever. This primer on the SEC provided me with a good reference on the SEC, it's operation and structure, and it's mission.

A great reference book for those interested in learning more about Colorado Wineries. Cannot wait for the next edition.

I think the Brad and Alta Smith did a wonderful job researching and "discovering" these wineries, most of which are extremely under-publicized. This book is a handy guide which gets you to every winery and tells you all you need to know about each one before you arrive! A MUST BUY!

My son plays the piano and his favorite piano book is just about anything by Narada, especially this book! He knows just about every song in it and our whole family enjoys listening to him play! This is an all out fantastic book of piano solos and I recommend it to all!

I liked almost every piece in this collection. Some of the featured composers are: Ira Stein, Michael Jones, Spencer Brewer, Wayne Gratz, Kostia and Nancy Rumbel. Many of the pieces are of a lyrical nature and somewhat impressionistic. Some selections are technically challenging and one suggests improvisation, but the majority of the pieces can be easily mastered by an experienced player. The music is a joy to play and allows for a great deal of personal interpretation.

These tapes are the best audio horror that I have ever heard. They make you feel like you are part the story. I would recommend this set to anyone who loves radio theater in the same vain as Masterpiece Theater.

A great story line and fine performances. but the ending is missing. The final episodes to the story were never performed or recorded, so we are left hanging mid-climax with no conclusion in sight.

This commentary is without a doubt clear, concise, and "user-friendly". I learned so much by using this commentary to supplement my recent study of Hebrews. Dr. Philip's applies theology to the average person in the pew in such a way, that you want to devour the commentary rather than being overwhelmed by it. Thank you Dr. Philip's for a much need exposition of Hebrews. I would recommend this commentary to anyone who truly wants to not only study the book, but also to profit and grow in Christlikeness as a result of their study.

'The Divine authorship of Holy Scripture needs to be emphasized today, especially since contemporary scholarship tends to focus on the human authors.' pg 10 So says Richard Phillips, and counters the push for 'critical thought', made so common by liberal theologians of a century ago. Retaining the whole counsel of God, Phillips makes his point of departure the sound exegesis of the divinity of Christ - faithful to its inerrant inspiration and committed to the cause of wholesome declaration. Simply this is Biblical Theology: written acknowledgingly and subjected finally to the Word as authority.

'The purpose of Hebrews is made clear by its content. The writer warns Christians not to fall back from faith in Christ in the midst of trials and exhorts them instead to press on to full maturity. The letter should not be thought of as a theological treatise, but a sermon written by a pastor to a congregation from which he is separated. The writer describes it as 'my word of exhortation' Heb 13:22.' pg 8

Believers, even indwelt by the Holy Spirit, do not have the final authority as Christ's representative body on earth. Christ, Hebrews teaches, embodies the authority of God. He is, however, seated and at times standing at the right hand of the Father. If God would not, will Christ share His glory with another? We believers are all subjected to one very present, tangible reality, one standard - the divinely inspired Bible.

'Since the Epistle addressed to the Hebrews contains a full discussion on the divinity of Christ, His supreme government and only Priesthood, and as these things are so explained in it, the whole power and work of Christ as set forth in a most graphic way - it rightly deserves to have the place and honor of an invaluable treasure in the church.' John Calvin, New Testament Commentaries, 12:9

'The point is that what stands behind all human activity is God's sovereign ordination and promise.' pg 188

'When we say that God rested (Heb 4:4) we do not mean that He went on vacation or removed His care from our world. After having made and ordered and subdued the creation according to His desired plan, His control was so absolute, His sovereignty so unquestioned, that God enthroned Himself without effective opposition. His reign is one of rest - that is, of absolute supremacy and unassailable sovereignty - so much so, that He exerts all His rule from a position of rest.' pg 219

Redemptive history had for us its origin in divine revelation. For God, it originates with Him, in His great mercy, and for His own glory. It remains, for this contemporary believer, the most beautiful 'reality' story ever told - when God tells it.

'Society having removed God, there no longer is a heavenly voice to speak with clarity and authority. The price we have paid is the loss of truth, and with truth, hope. Unless God has spoken, we cannot even be sure God is there. We encounter what is perhaps one of the most important statements that can be made in our time: 'God spoke' Heb 1:1 There is nothing so important for Christians to recover today as the awe and respect that Scripture deserves as God's own revelation to us.'