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If you've ever questioned the story of creation as given by organized religions and think it just make any sense and lacks logic, then read this book. It tells the true story of creation and ties it in with all the unanswered questions we've ever had, such as where prehistoric man and dinosaurs fit in, who Lilith was, who the sons of God were who married the daughters of men, as depicted in the first part of Genesis, and where all the ancient myths and legends of various creatues such as centaurs, etc., came from. "The Edgar Cayce's Story of the Origin and Destiny of Man" is great reading and makes you want to keep turning the pages to find out more.

I read this book several years ago and was absolutely enthralled by Edgar Cayce's vision of human "evolution." He speaks of the many epochs on earth from when human beings first incarnated on the planet, through the rise and fall of great civilizations and into the future of today's civilization. Cayce takes you on a journey of spiritual evolvement through the ages. Whether you lend credence to his vision or not (I do...) you will find Mr. Cayce's revelations to be simply remarkable. A wonderful book!

Doc was my English teacher last year, I bought his book right before christmas break. He had read a few chapters to us in class and I was really interested in finishing it. I read it in about a week, I couldn't set it down. It is written with a lot of detail and emotion which really lets you use your imagination. I loved it and so will you!!

Virginia and Roman Robinson are a sister and brother that know in spite of whatever adversity may surround them, they always have each other. The story begins when Virginia and Roman are children growing up in California and ends when they are parents with adult children of their own. The supporting cast of characters includes their immediate family and a number of other important characters with whom they have formed relationships. The secondary characters were an excellent addition to the story, adding just what was needed for the plot and nothing more. Simone, for example, will quickly become the mother you love to hate. As the story progresses, we see Roman and Virginia gain and lose relationships, make heart wrenching decisions, and deal with whatever situation life (or their own mistakes) hand them. In spite of their weaknesses and obvious mistakes, Roman and Virginia serve as positive examples for African Americans because of their consistent willingness to take personal responsibility for their own mistakes and for the ills of society.

All families have some sort of drama, and this story tells the tale of the Robinson family's drama. Roman is a pre-teen that is physically large for his age coming to the aid of his older sister in an effort to protect her. Later, we see Virginia and Roman both struggle as teenagers and young adults trying to find their niche. The author wrote lyrical romance scenes as the characters fell in love, and dramatic, intense action scenes as the characters faced wars abroad as well as in their own communities. As a reader, I was able to experience the joys and frustrations of parenthood and experience the pain and grief associated with losing someone you love. None of the characters were perfect, but just like in your own family, you felt for the characters in spite of their weaknesses.

A Family Tree, Taking Root is a beautiful story about the joys and pains associated with being a part of a family. As the characters grow up, they dream, make mistakes and are forced to adjust to a continually changing social climate. The plot addresses a myriad of historical events such as, the Vietnam War and the Watts Riots with depth and clarity. The plot also addressed a variety of social issues, such as civil rights, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, gang violence, and education, with grace and plenty of emotion. However, the story is much deeper than history and social issues.

Doc Robertson's writing draws you into the story, and his compelling characterizations make you feel as if the characters are members of your own family. As a reader, I experienced the happiness, frustration, growth and loss right along with Virginia, Roman and their family members. I am not sure which I enjoyed more, the rich plot of the story, or the character development. I love a story where I can see growth in the characters and this book is filled with lessons of growth and living up to one's potential. Although initially I felt a bit overwhelmed by the length of the book, by the end I felt as if I were losing members of my own family and longed for just one more page.

Reviewed by Stacey Seay

When I received this book as a gift, I put it down for at least a month. I had never heard of the author and it's a big book! A couple weeks ago I found myself with nothing to do, and decided to give it a try. well, I was sorry that I had waited so long to read Doc Robertson's book. The characters hit home and invited me into their lives. I couldn't believed how engrossed I was in fictional characters because they seemed so real. I would have to imagine that Doc lived through a lot of the situations. How else could he give such a detailed discription of Los Angeles and its history between 1963 and 1995.
Roman and Virginia Robinson took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Some times I was quite angry with Roman for the things he did, but then I realized that he was only human and we all make mistakes. His innocence also matched the brutality of his character, brought on by his mother.
Roman's sister, Virginia, was a perfect contrast to him. She was a polished girl, despite her upbringing. Her successes, along with his, were the results of determination and the bond they had.
I strongly recommend his book. Doc Robertson may not be known now, but it's just a matter of time before his brilliant writing is discovered by the reading world.

Some of the finest poetry in the modern world. Kocan restores poetry to its ancient dignity and resonance. He writes of the greeatest metaphysical issues, as well as homely human ones, with both profundity and crystal clarity.

Some of the finest poetry in the modern world. Kocan restores poetry to its ancient dignity and resonance. He writes of the greeatest metaphysical issues, as well as homely human ones, with both profundity and crystal clarity.

This is what poetry ought to be like! Beautiful and inspiring work. Kocan proves that even in the modern world there is still at least one splendid poet.

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Useful Field guide with plenty of information on where to watch birds in NZ. Illustrations of the birds I know are good except the Common Mynah. Nice size for walking/touring holidays. Will rereview after visit to NZ in November.

I had no experience with ornithology or bird-watching and I wanted to learn. I bought every NZ bird book in the store. This is the one I found most usefull, with its detailed descriptions and detailed images. The binding is robust enough to survive being carried in my pack since 2002.

Great book. There are excellent pictures and useful information. Information on where you are likely to find the birds...Fun to read while planning a trip.

This is the way history should be written. Robertson puts the reader in the middle of the explosive drama that unfolded all across Europe. All of the major players come to life : from Louis Philippe clinging to the old order in France to Manin's dream of a Venetian republic. This book is also excellent background for anyone who wants to understand the rise of Bismarck and the unification of Germany.

Robertson's social history of 1848 is a fascinating look at an overlooked era in European history. I didn't even know that 1848 was a significant year until I saw her book at a local bookstore. Apparently, revolution rocked Europe from France to Hungary, sparing only Britain (although Robertson focuses on a very minor revolt in Ireland) and Russia (where it was way too oppressive to even think of a revolution). Ms. Robertson presents the period from the idealists who began each revolution and the people who worked tirelessly to repress them. I really liked the way the presented the major players as human beings, with both good and bad points. Even the aristocrats who brought down all the revolutions are presented in both good and bad lights. The book is not too dry, being easy to read throughout. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in European history, or are just curious about the tragedies that were the revolutions of 1848.

The problem with most history textbooks is that all too often the story is left out of the text. A collection of names, dates, and facts is what is left. Priscilla Robertson has done an exemplary job of avoiding such a failing. While providing the necessary names, dates, and places so that one is able to visualize the story being built, Ms. Robertson has provided an outstanding assessment of these events.

The story of 1848, as is told in this book, is one of the people recognizing the need for change, but in many cases not being influential enough either in terms of physical power or in terms of political power to affect the change for a long period of time. In many respects, the story can be viewed as describing the necessity for the citizens to be able to protect themselves from an oppressive government, though in some cases, it can be citizens needing to protect themselves from each other.

This book, as is pointed in the preface, does not focus on the details on the constitutions, individual leaders, or battles, but rather provides a rich account of how people when inspired by a dream or a vision, even one that is unsustainable, can rise up and let the world know that change must occur.

After playing Mary Girard in a local community theatre production of "The Insanity of Mary Girard", I have been changed immensely as a person. To be a part of Mary (who was a true person) is to enter the mind of someone who was not in the least insane, but forcefully committed to an insane asylum for reasons unknown to her. This work of theatre is an incredible "thinking" play. The roles of the Furies, literally figments of Mary's mind, are wretched and brilliant, cunning and deceitful. They bring the play together and their parts are interwoven so well it makes you truly wonder if they are not really one person. The role of Mary, as well, is emotionally challenging and makes one re-evaluate one's mental status.

If you are to read this play, be ready for a true burst of realization. This will make you come to think of yourself in a different way, as well as the rest of the human race. This is truly a play for humanity, and I believe that it is very important for everyone to take a critical look at the very real situations that truly occur in one's life.

I saw this play performed by a high school at a play festival two years ago. These young actors inspired me to research the play and read it on my own. I found it to be exact on the treatment of women in that time period. The story was excellent in its attempt to display what a young woman went through because of her husband. I would recommend this play to anyone who loves the theatre. I am currently a theatre major at Winthrop University in South Carolina.

I read this play over five years ago, and hoped to get a copy of it for my personal collection. I just found out it was out of print. I'm a theatre major in college, and "The Insanity of Mary Girard" introduced me to great stage literature as a freshman in high school. The dialogue and basic storyline have a permanent effect on me. The fact that this play is based on a true couple and their marriage's end makes this play all the more powerful. Lanie Robertson researched the Girards well, she even got the years of Mary's imprisonment and her child's life correct! A brilliant work that everyone should read!

This book literally changed my life. I've never been healthier since I learned to cook for myself from this book. Although I now use the recipes found in the book from time to time, it set the standard for how I eat.

i have had this book on my kitchen shelf for 10, years. i particularly love the soup recipes. laurel robertson's soups are old favorites with a new spin. many of the legume soups include potatoes, which, though seeming a strange ingredient at first, give a marvelous, velvety texture to such old favorites as pea soup and lentil soup. anyone interested in vegetarian cooking, or just cooking with vegetables, would do well to have a copy of this book in his or her library. yum!

This book is an excellent guide into the world of vegetarianism. It offers delicious recipes, loads of information on good nutrition for the vegan, and is written in a humourous, easy-to-read style. The authors give great basic instruction on making meals healthy and balanced, making it simple to take off from there and get creative in the kitchen. I have literally worn out three copies of this book over the years, and highly recommend it.

The moon is tempted to earth to see what the bogels are up to. She gets captured trying to save a boy from their clutches, and the moon disappears. The boy must figure out how to save her. The artwork is wonderfully creepy, and the clutching, grasping, creaking, slurping descriptions bring to life the will o' the wisps and the bog-filled countryside. Not overly firghtening but thrilling enough (especially the bogels) to introduce an old, spooky, English folktale to youngsters.

The book was so well illustrated and colorful. Story was real scary. What a unique book.
Sally Molock

My husband, daughters (4 & 5) and I all loved the book. Beautiful art work. A little more sophisticated story line.

Robin Robertson is and absolutely amazing poet!! I loved both his collections SO much!! Anyone who hasn't read 'A painted field' or 'slow air' should definitely buy them!! They are well worth it!!

I came across this Scottish poet at a literary festival in Montreal and was completely blown away by his reading. Once I read A Painted Field, I realised that this was one of the most powerful new voices I've read - from either side of the Atlantic. His writing is taut, sensuous, beautifully imagined and often incredibly moving. He seems able to move from the terrifyingly visceral to the heartbreakingly lyrical with complete ease and confidence. Extraordinary stuff.

Rarely does one find the magisterial artistic command so evident in this book in any poetry collection--let alone in the first collection of a "new" poet. Robertson is no joke: not even the initial reviews on this website (glowing as they are) can do him anything like justice. Here appear poems that require reading, and that don't stand much discussion. That (for me) is what real works of art are like: they want to conjure up not ideas about the thing, but the thing itself.

I can't wait for the next book from this man. This is, by a very long shot, the best thing I've read in a while--in any discipline.

Don't let the low sales rank fool you. This is one of the most important books in recent years.

Robertson presents an important new perspective on the history of science in this book. We all know that computers have vastly increased our ability to study the universe around us, as well as the universe of mathematics, but Robertson puts this revolution into a wider context, as part of an ongoing process that occurs whenever our ability to observe the universe increases significantly. The invention of the telescope, for example, brought about a large quantitative change in our ability to see. However, the result in astronomy is more than just quantitative, more than just the ability to see more things in the sky, but a fundamental change in the insights that are available to us in that field.

Robertson's great insight in this book is that the telescope is only one example of this phenomenon in the history of science.

The author generalizes the meaning of "phase
change" to describe any event for which it is nearly
impossible to forecast the behavior of a system after
the event from a knowledge of the behavior of a system
before the event. He points out that such events in
science and mathematics frequently involve the
invention of a technology that allows us to observe
something that could not be observed before. He
further argues that "phase changes" cause paradigm
shifts. Examples of inventions that have caused phase
changes are the telescope in astronomy, the microscope
in biology, and the computer in every field. His
arguments are very good, and although I was skeptical,
I was convinced.

Even if you are not convinced by his
arguments, the book is enormously interesting for the
history and overview it gives of mathematics,
astronomy, physics, biology, and other sciences. I
was very impressed that one person could grasp the
essential features of so many different fields. In
addition, he expresses the ideas and history so well
that I found it enormously interesting, even in the
fields I am already familiar with.

Chapter 8 is more controversial, and although
I did not agree with everything he says, I was
fascinated to read his views. I found my mind being
stretched in enjoyable ways.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who has
even the slightest interest in science, and also to
anyone who is interested in learning more about the
computer revolution.