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A German SS camp guard assumes the identity of a Jewish prisoner & becomes an American Millionaire, only to lose all, including his sons trying to keep his secret. Gripping surpense to the VERY LAST PAGE!! Travel with them to Russia, Vietmam & South aMerica.

A German SS camp guard assumes the identity of a Jewish prisoner & becomes an American Millionaire, only to lose all, including his sons trying to keep his secret. Gripping surpense to the VERY LAST PAGE!! Travel with them to Russia, Vietmam & South aMerica.

The depth of understanding and the ability to put forth such complex ideas and doctrines in a 1600's backwoods preacher would have to be from the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Later to find he was studied and read by C.H.Spurgeon sheds further light on this Spirit-filled man. AAM

I never knew that Bunyan had done much writing aside from Pilgrim's Progress, but this collection from his many other writings makes me want to read all I can of his thoughts. The book opens with this thought: "No one can be happy or experience any goodness unless God communicates His own glad goodness, and nothing pleases unless it is a vehicle for God. God is the only good worth wanting." I found the rest of the book to be full to the brim of that same "glad goodness." I came away with a renewed sense of the joy and glory of God.

The Riches Of Rangoberra is an imaginative, bilingual fairy tale picture book, presented in both English and Spanish, about a magical kingdom in which good and evil duel, with the enduring message that inner goodness is far stronger and more important than worldly riches. Gorgeously illustrated in full color by Rijalynne Saari, The Riches Of Rangoberra is a delight to read and an especially excellent picture book story specifically written by Jane Weber for young children who are learning to be fluent in either English or Spanish.

Ms. Weber weaves subtle morality throughout this intriguing fariy tale. Aimed at both adults and children, The Riches of Rangoberra tells an entertaining and sentimental story of the timeless wisdom regarding living a good life.

This book has many inspiring stories in it. I keep it in my bathroom as a book for meditating on a short story. Steve Goodier has a Godly approach to his stories and if you need a quick pick me up, this is the book to have handy to read. I highly recommend it.

I start every day with a reading from RICHES OF THE HEART or another book by Steve Goodier. I laugh. I cry. I think. I grow. It truly does make my heart rich.

The importance of this book is to demonstrate for the first time how values inspire action, attention, and vitality. The clearer you are on your values, the more power you have to live your destiny.

One of the teachers of `The Secret', Dr Demartini loads every page of this latest book with important practices and insights. `The Riches Within' is a challenging read because Demartini supports you to experience on your own terms what `destiny', `mission', `genius' and `vision' really mean.

Demartini often writes in memes or catchy statements which stick in the mind, so even a casual read of a few pages will yield gems of wisdom. But this is a pencil and paper book really, to write as you learn. I also recommend discussion with other readers, as it helps integrating the material.

Demartini writes with passion and humor about the ageless concern of identifying and profiting from doing what you most love. Reading this book has inspired me to do more of what I love, and brought much more gratitude into my relationships.

Another brilliant example of applying John's theory into practice. This book provides insights throughout all seven areas of life (as defined by John). Having read most of John's books, this is a continuation of his teaching threads and will provide the reader with insight and a deeper understanding of your current values and it will take you into a transformation process, if you wish to follow his lead. The practical examples used will assist you to apply tested, proven and established concepts into your own life. Very powerful indeed!

I loved this book! Its subtitle, "The Rush for Northern Riches on Dene Land" gave me the expectation this was primarily a book about exploitation of land and people. I thought I would learn about mining, its harmfulness to the environment, and greed-motivated manipulation of the Dene. Well, I did learn about these things. But I also learned much more.

Bielawski writes with the heart of a poet and eye of an anthropologist. The reader gets to know well the key players in this negotiation process. As a result, I became intrigued by certain people -- their aspirations, traditions and everyday lives became important to me. It's hard not to get attached when descriptions are as apt as this one:

"Avi is a mensch, warm and fast-talking. He leans into each discussion, sleeves rolled up, collar open, as if his exuberance and determination alone will take us to agreement. Ideas bubble out of him. Often they have little immediate bearing on the clause we are discussing. The way Avi works, that doesn't matter. One never knows where solutions will come from." (page 102)

I also learned a lot about Canada's Arctic. Bielawski's vivid descriptions of the geography triggered colorful and detailed images in my mind's eye. For example,

"We walk on old land, geologically the oldest on the planet. The bush seems endlessly wild, untouched by the surficial forces of modern life. Our feet cling to rock outcrops that are scored with the tracks of glaciers. The rock is rose-pink in colour, its pastel faces mottled with lichen and moss in every shade of green, grey, black and white. In its clefts and crevices, Labrador tea, blueberries and cranberries, even spruce find a foothold. To the impatient eye, the rock holds no trace of our passing. But if you look carefully, you see the worn patches. People have walked this way for centuries, if not millennia." (page 14)

Parts of the book read like a personal journal, with Bielawski's experiences and feelings giving the story a liveliness and warmth. These sections were my personal favorites.

"I've brought nothing in my pack except a few dry cookies, almonds and chocolate. These I put on the table with the freshly cooked meat, fish and bannock. The women look at my skimpy offerings as if I am daft or a child." (page 95)

Of course, the main focus of the book is the process of negotiation that takes place between those who want the diamonds mined and those who do not. It is a captivating and poignant story that kept me reading when I should have been doing other things. I highly recommend this book. Read it yourself and then share it with your friends. If you are like me, you will never look at diamonds the same way again.

I loved this book! Its subtitle, "The Rush for Northern Riches on Dene Land" gave me the expectation this was primarily a book about exploitation of land and people. I thought I would learn about mining, its harmfulness to the environment, and greed-motivated manipulation of the Dene. Well, I did learn about these things. But I also learned much more.

Bielawski writes with the heart of a poet and eye of an anthropologist. The reader gets to know well the key players in this negotiation process. As a result, I became intrigued by certain people -- their aspirations, traditions and everyday lives became important to me. It's hard not to get attached when descriptions are as apt as this one:

"Avi is a mensch, warm and fast-talking. He leans into each discussion, sleeves rolled up, collar open, as if his exuberance and determination alone will take us to agreement. Ideas bubble out of him. Often they have little immediate bearing on the clause we are discussing. The way Avi works, that doesn't matter. One never knows where solutions will come from." (page 102)

I also learned a lot about Canada's Arctic. Bielawski's vivid descriptions of the geography triggered colorful and detailed images in my mind's eye. For example,

"We walk on old land, geologically the oldest on the planet. The bush seems endlessly wild, untouched by the surficial forces of modern life. Our feet cling to rock outcrops that are scored with the tracks of glaciers. The rock is rose-pink in colour, its pastel faces mottled with lichen and moss in every shade of green, grey, black and white. In its clefts and crevices, Labrador tea, blueberries and cranberries, even spruce find a foothold. To the impatient eye, the rock holds no trace of our passing. But if you look carefully, you see the worn patches. People have walked this way for centuries, if not millennia." (page 14)

Parts of the book read like a personal journal, with Bielawski's experiences and feelings giving the story a liveliness and warmth. These sections were my personal favorites.

"I've brought nothing in my pack except a few dry cookies, almonds and chocolate. These I put on the table with the freshly cooked meat, fish and bannock. The women look at my skimpy offerings as if I am daft or a child." (page 95)

Of course, the main focus of the book is the process of negotiation that takes place between those who want the diamonds mined and those who do not. It is a captivating and poignant story that kept me reading when I should have been doing other things. I highly recommend this book. Read it yourself and then share it with your friends. If you are like me, you will never look at diamonds the same way again.

This book was fun. The illustrations are absolutely perfect and the vignettes are fun. This book would be worth purchasing just for the illustrations.

Daniel Rogov presents mini-biographies of 69 famous people; the essays are devoted to some of their culinary interests: Louis de Bacameil, Esscoffier, Hemingway, Proust, Franz Sacher, Marquis de Sade, Suzette, and Zola, among others. Each entry is accompanied by a recipe either created by or named for the subject, and the illustrations by Yael Hershberg greatly enhance the prose.

Rogov writes: "It is true that without great chefs there would be no great dishes, but one has to bear in mind that such dedication to the preparation of fine food demands to be matched by equal dedication to its consumption and appreciation."

Many of the recipes are easy enough for this intermediate cook to handle, but the cost of the ingredients in some are too much to hazard. Nonetheless, "a gourmet knows one can extract as much pleasure from the reading of such a recipe as one could in dining upon the dish."

Rogov has been an Internet institution for several years; recently he moved his site to Robin Garr's WineLovers Page, with this introduction:

"Let us start of by saying that even though I taste more than 1,00 wines monthly and dine in restaurants anywhere from 6 - 10 times weekly, I am neither wealthy nor fat. Nor do I have a red, bulbous nose.

"The truth of the matter is that I enjoy wine and food so much that I consider it foolish to abuse either of them. Let us continue by admitting that for more years than I care to admit in public, my joint passions for wine and gastronomy (can they be separated?) have provided me with a very comfortable and pleasant way of making a living.

"Currently, for example, I am the wine and restaurant critic for the Israeli daily newspaper "HaAretz" and for the Israeli version of the "International Herald Tribune." I ... am the author of the annual Rogov's Guide to Israeli Wines, 2009 which is now going into its fifth edition. I also contribute annually to Tom Stevenson's Wine Report and am a consultant to Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book.

"As a young colleague once put it, I always travel first class, have no choice but to taste the world's best wines, dine in the world's best restaurants and stay in the world's best hotels. To add insult to injury, I am even paid for my efforts. I have other passions as well. Those, however, are best not discussed in public."

I've included one of Rogov's recent online essays on Giuseppe Tortoni in the first Comment; his publishers provide another from the book at the link in the Comment. If you enjoy food, wine and literature, you will find many delights in these pages.

Robert C. Ross 2008

This book is refreshingly creative. The story begs to be read aloud.
The illustrations are delightful and truly enrich the story line. It's like eating a banana split; it fills me with joy.

I love this well written, handsomly illustrated book for children of all ages. I have bought and given 25 away copies, so far, to friends, family and neighbors. I think it would make an excellent Christmas gift for anyone who has children, grandchildren, family, or neighbor children who's lives they would like to enrich. While it's funny, it also teaches about learning to get along with others, colors, shapes and differences in personality. Jean Green

This is one of my favorite children's books. It treats Sam's worries, typical of other children's worries (lost library books, monster under bed, stolen cookies, vampires, etc.) in a funny but understanding manner. And the illustrations of Sam and his companion in worry--his teddy bear--are simply precious.

Buy it now before it goes out of print.

This is an excellent picture book -- for both kids and adults. It has gorgeous illustrations and beautiful, emotionally meaningful writing. If your child or you are worried about something, read this book for some quick comfort.

The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is more than I hoped for. This man was ahead of his time. The wisdom he imparted nearly 100 years ago is still 'right on' for today's world. He was living proof of everything he wrote. Great book. Great wisdom.
Judy

This is one of the very best books, if not the best on getting rich. An absolute masterpiece. Written 100 years, it is a short but timeless book. One that you will keep referring to every day. A book that you want to memorise and put into practice. The point is to overlook some of the examples which are not so relevant today and grasp the essence of what the book is saying. I can't rate this book highly enough.