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Excellent novel that takes the reader past the news headlines into the real life saga of the Palestinians, the heart of the Middle East conflict. Told in a way that is rarely offered in American literature and providing balance to the sometimes one-sided portrayal of the emotion-packed Middle East conflict. I loved it! Ray Hanania

While this novel is fiction, its author paints a picture of the Arab Israeli conflict that is immediately credible and fascinating to behold. His knowledge of history, geography, and psychology translates into pages of a book that captivates the reader from beginning to end.
Here is the story of an American torn between his love for his family in Palestine and his family in the United States. This is a novel about a people fighting for a home of its own.
This book should be required reading in every school, college, and university where students need to learn the true story of the Palestinian people. Americans need to know why we have violence in the Middle East, why people live in poverty and desperation because they have no home.

While it provides an easy and enjoyable read, Scattered Like Seeds is, at the same time, a thought-provoking work replete with contradictions and lessons about the power of space and place.

This historical novel evokes two emerging themes based on contradictory relationships, namely the immigrant's attachment to both the native country and the adopted country and, more importantly, the post World War II displacement of people from their homeland and the associated combination of cultural tension and understanding that is epitomized by the main character, Thafer.

The author's skillfully depicted narrative also points to a sense of powerlessness and isolation that is at the core of a displaced people's existence-a cataclysmic experience that forever touches the Palestinian immigrant's identity as he grapples with emergent contradictions of human emotions -- love, respect and patriotism-through the insightful prism of history, geography and culture.

One would also add that this book is about very relationships--both professional and personal-- in an area of the world that has long been overlooked. The events of September 11, 2001 awakened us to a new reality. It is time to revert our attention and begin to garner knowledge of our shared collective human experience with the peoples of the Middle East. Toward that effort, this book would be a premier introduction. I recommend it highly for both the general readership and for the classroom. It is a first-rate text promoting cultural understanding and much needed discussion about the intricacies of our changing global community.

I picked up this book by chance and could not put it down. The author writes about the on-going strife between Israel and the Palestinians over the past several decades, always optimistic that sooner or later, they will resolve their issues and make peace. And reading this book right after the September 01 tragedies shows how his optimism was unfortunately incorrect. But I learned so much more about the region and the conflicts while enjoying a very human family drama at the same time.

"Scattered Like Seeds" is a touching and moving historical novel of a successful Palestinian- American lawyer whose heart is torn between love for his native land of Palestine and his adopted land, the United States. Any first- or second- generation American with feeling for his or her own roots will identify with Thafer Allam as he returns to the Middle East to become Chief Consul for the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC). This book will appeal alike to lovers of human interest stories and history. Using Daniel C. Dillers's "The Middle East", Simha Flapan's "The Birth of Israel: Myths and Realities", and Mohamed Heikel's "The Road to Ramadan" as sources, the book presents the little- known Arab side of the 1973 war and oil embargo.

Irwin Shaw was one of the best writers of short stories in the history of American literature. ( He was, incidentally, my father's classmate and acquaintance). His work has unfortunately not received enough attention in the 20+ years since his death. His clarity and the unobtrusiveness of his way of storytelling are examples of the best sort of writing.

The University of Chicago press should be thanked for making this collection of his stories so easily available. Some, especially earlier productions like Girls in Their Summer Dresses and The Monument, will ( or should ) be read as long as American literature remains a serious subject.

A poor man's Cheever, Irwin Shaw was a man of his times, and his writing reflects the issues faced by the "common man" from the 1930s through the 1970s. He reminds us that not everybody in America was rich and ennui-infected. "The Eighty-Yard Run" is his classic study of the effects of the Depression on one man's marriage and his sense of self. "Sailor Off the Bremen" depicts a brutal act of vengence committed under the guise of political activism, "The Passion of Lance Corporal Hawkins" shows us an equally violent incident in the birth of Israel, "Main Currents of American Thought" looks at a hack writer in the age of radio, and "Act of Faith" is an optimistic if cautious affirmation of American values. "The Girls in Their Summer Dresses," with its breezy prediction of a new husband's sad and faithless future, was said to have been John F. Kennedy's favorite short story. Shaw's words have a masculine beauty to them, while his plots are precise and honed.

I whole-heartedly agree with the first reviewer of this book - Irwin Shaw was one of the best (if not THE best) American storyteller(s) of the 20th century. Beautiful prose, great characters, lots of emotion - his books just seem to sparkle with life.

This wonderful collection of short stories - written between the 1930's and the 1980's - will leave you with even deeper admiration of his writing skills if all you've ever read of Mr. Shaw is "Rich Man, Poor Man" (which is an equally great novel).

Irwin Shaw's best work is found in this collection of short stories. From the "Girls in their pretty dresses" to "God was here but he left early," the reader is allowed to meander through the best short fiction of this century save John O'hara.

Why have we forgotten this guy? "The Eighty Yard Run" is the greatest short story ever written! And that's just one of the many wonderful stories in this big volume. To think that it's out of print is almost criminal. John F. Kennedy was a fan of Irwin Shaw and you should be, too! Irwin Shaw wrote "Rich Man, Poor Man," which became one of the first TV mini-series back around 1976 or 1977. It was the series that gave Nick Nolte his first break. Along with John O'Hara and John Cheever, Irwin Shaw is one of America's greatest story tellers. The stories in this volume deserve to be put back into circulation!

I grew up in Litchfield, Minnesota, the locale of "Terry Tales". In fact, my family lived on Swift Avenue South, just a few blocks from the Shaw family. I have often found myself wandering back to Litchfield in memory. I would love to walk the streets of my special hometown again, this time with a copy of "Terry Tales" in hand. The author provides a marvelous, detailed guide to the neighborhoods, people, and community which helped to shape the most formative years of my life. The many photographs and historical narratives are much-appreciated bonuses.

They say "You can't go home again". But I just did as I read "Terry Tales". Thank you, Terry Shaw, for making the journey back possible and for documenting all those treasured memories.

If you've read Garrison Keilor's tales of Lake Wobegon in Minnesota, you'll love this book. The neat thing is that the stories are all true instead of being made up. Mr. Shaw has a way of writing that makes it seem as if he is talking right to you. He'll have you on the floor laughing one minute and then he'll have you crying the next. His Christmas story about his mother will stay with you long after you put the book down. This book is a loving tribute to his mother and the great era he grew up in...the wonderful fifties. A must read for all Baby Boomers.

What a wonderful look at the 50's and small town America. I was brought back to my teen years time and time again. Growing up in Litchfield it was a reminder of how lucky I was to have been a part of this community. The historical accuracy of the town was well researched by the author. It is the story of the struggles of a single mother, trying to raise four boys in the 50's. The stories of the hard work and the love she had, were a great tribute to her by her son. An entertaining read for anyone who loves a bit of nostalgia.

This is an incredible book full of so many emotions. I found myself laughing out loud several times and was moved to tears twice. It seems almost unreal that the characters in this book are not made for a Hollywood script. This book truly portrays what life was like in the 50's and 60's for many young people. What the matriarch of this family went through to bring her children up to be good, christian, hardworking men is nothing short of amazing.
The last quarter of the book is an absolute deluge of information about Litchfield, MN. Anyone who is interested in history will love the intricate details of how the town came to be.
I highly recommend this book to all ages and especially to those that are interested in the era. It's truly a remarkable read.

From the time I opened the book, to the time I completed it, I was hooked!! I had a hard time putting this book down. It's rich in history and of a life in a small Minnesota town. Being from this small town myself, the book brought back lots of memories for me and had me with a smile on my face more than once!!!

Nancy Rexin Evans did a wonderful job in this telling story of her Mother's courage. How brave Cecelia was in saving lives at the risk of losing her own, her strength was amazing, to face death every day and evil , an evil we all wish and hope to never see again, is her testament OF courage. I am of German heritage and it makes me sad to think how horrible all of these people were treated. If not for the love and courage of this brave woman, an entire generation and culture would have disappeared from the face of the earth forever. God Bless you Cecelia, up in Heaven and God Bless your daughter, Nancy, for having the courage to re-live this story so we all may learn a valuable lesson.

My name is Lacey and I am sixteen years old. I just finished reading "Testament to Courage" by Cecelia Rexin, translated by her daughter, Nancy Rexin Evans. Being partially of German descent, I felt a kinship with Cecelia and her strength as with my grandmother, but at the same time ashamed of how people could act like that, being of the same heritage, that could be so evil incarnate and have no regard for human life.       As I was reading this I tried to compare my world with Cecelia's, but nothing could compare. We live in a world today where we can go run to the store for soap, milk, bread, anything your money can buy, go to sleep whenever we want, have decent shoes, socks, clothing, toiletry items and much more. All the while Cecelia worked her hands to the bone, with no food, water and hardly any clothing to save not only her life, but others too. As she described what they wore, where and how they slept, what they didn't eat , it made me feel selfish of what I have and all the petty things I fight amoungest my siblings and others about.               As I was reading one night, I had just gotten home from a friends house and I had gotten something to eat, it was towards the end of the book where things got real bad and 2,000 people are crammed in a box with nothing to eat, drink, and no way to bathe and barely had a restroom ( actually it was a bucket ). I got so sick to my stomach. I stopped eating and started crying, as I felt so bad for these people. I felt as if this was partially my fault being from their descent, but it is not. We take life for granted when "Life" is all that some of these people wanted.

I found the memoirs of Cecilia Rexin to be incredibly moving and inspirational. It is heartwarming to read of the depth of soul, conscience and human dignity that can prevail even in the face of unspeakable evil and horror. It is a must for good people of all faiths and creeds.

testament was a exalant book from point a to point z the book kept u reading it i couldnt put iy down one of the best books i read all year sad, happy, and most of all educating in the terms of the holocaust two thumbs up -mark

This was such an amazing book for me to read. The way the book was written, makes one think that you are right there. I am of german background, but had no idea of what people like ceciele went through. I have read other books on this subject, but none compare to the details of all that people like her wnet through. You feel like you are right there in the same room . This women story needed to be told to educate people and to not let anyone forget, that if we do not guard our freedeom and fight for it, this the holacost could become a reality all over again. This book is a must read.

I keep this book on my bedside table. I relate to so many of Fran's writings. It's beautiful, peaceful reading that takes you to the mountains and the ocean. I'm giving it as a Christmas present to the special people in my life, who have helped me find my way and who need help in finding their own way. It's a treasure! Sarah Liguori

Fran Shaw's Writing My Yoga is a collection of thought provoking and spiritual poems that uncover truths found in nature and in humanity. With sections before the poems telling a story, the reader is more able to tap into the moments Shaw captures throughout her poetry. The images of frozen glaciers, slippery shadows, and falling raindrops create a flow throughout the work that invites the reader to tap into their own "calm." To breathe, to relax, to read, and most importantly "to be" is what this collection of poems is about. There are no restrictions when it comes to immersing yourself in Fran's "Yoga" but to surrender to her techniques and to watch in amazement as the beautiful art created leaves impressions upon the mind. It is a truly thought provoking and blissful experience to pick up this book.

The vibrancy and dynamic of human experience is uniquely captured moment by moment in Fran Shaw's latest collection Writing My Yoga: Poems For Presence.

I was in particular struck by the fourth chapter in her collection, "Elective Humiliation," which emphasizes the turbulence and pressure of garnering self-confidence and maintaining a certain image socially as well as personally. An insightful Shaw personifies the vulnerability of superficial pride in a coinciding poem titled "Ruffled Feathers" using images of birds and plumes: "Then sorry tears give way to bits/ of plumage on the ground,/ and mute even my mockingbird;/ my peacock makes no sound." Shaw's poems collectively assert the importance of emotional resiliency and the beauty of a tranquil mind, in such a way to leave the reader at ease in only the presence of nature and self, and with a sense of clear and enlightened optimism.

Writing My Yoga: Poems For Presence
Author: Dr. Fran Shaw

From the author who brought you "50 Ways to Help You Write" and "Write It Up", comes her latest work, an intimate collection of poetry from the memoir of Dr. Fran Shaw. "Writing My Yoga", is a compilation of work from Shaw's weeklong retreats in the Swiss Alps, featuring award winner "Guru on Ice," Poetic Journeys 2004-2005.

"Writing My Yoga" is undoubtedly the best thing to hit shelves this summer. Very few pieces are as intimate and insightful as those contained in this book. Each poem brings about awareness and appreciation of the entire world that surrounds us. Uniquely structured, each section contains a brief background description setting the mood for the poems within it.

Shaw has revitalized the art with her passion for poetry. Each poem is so carefully composed, with words strategically chosen to leave the greatest impact on the reader. So keen in her senses and receptive to all that surrounds her, Shaw so perfectly captures what so many of us take for granted and overlook, the beautiful and vibrant world that surround us each day.

As time elapses, you'll find it is extremely easy to lose yourself within these pages. So attentive to detail, each poem is seamlessly woven into a story of self-realization and personal growth. So pure and untainted, Shaw's words will penetrate your mind, exposing the innocence and ability to open your eyes and see the world as it is. It is relatively easy to get lose track of all time, leaving yourself with the question, "is this how a moment expands so that time slows down?" (Benchmark).

So don't just let these words pass you by; emerge yourself in it. Inside Shaw gives you 5 simplistic steps to assist you in writing your own poems for presence. "Fill the world with your poems." Take the time and allow yourself to create something beautiful; take your own journey towards self-realization and personal awareness. Soon you will acquire the skill of being able to break away from the present and to live and absorb the moment.

So open your mind and your senses and allow yourself to be emerged in the poetry. Awaken to the around you, "a world more radiant than we ever dreamed of!" (Snow Gems). An adventure waits for you!

-D.Raus

A few pages of the book before I sit down turn out to be the perfect preperation for morning sitting. More poems, please!

Had a lot of laughs with this book. Didn't want it to end. Showed the book to the minister and he's used some of the stories in his sermons. Encourage others to get a copy. Hope this author has more books published in the near future. We all need to lighten up--even in church.

Had a lot of laughs with this book. Didn't want it to end. Showed the book to the minister and he's used some of the stories in his sermons. Encourage others to get a copy. Hope this author has more books published in the near future. We all need to lighten up--even in church.

This was a great book to give as a gift. It is full of laughs and hard to put down. It helps you to start looking for the humor in everyday occurances. The illustrations were great. Looking forward to more from this author.

Ken Alley, PK, has collected the funniest, most enjoyable stories and put them together in this wonderful book that lifted my spirits and made me laugh outloud. I bought one for a Christian friend who has been ill, because this book is a step above what any medicine or treatments can offer. I highly recommend Awkward Christian Soldiers. It is comedy at it's best and will have you laughing from cover to cover.

"Back to the Future, Part 2: A Novel" is so cool! I love the movies, and when I found this book for sale used, I jumped to buy it. Even though I didn't read the first book, I still enjoyed part two. It's a very faithful novelization of the movie, and I found it most interesting to know everyone's thoughts. I must read for a fan of the movies. I recommend.

What a great read. It captures the mood and humor of the movie characters well. It has also been "cleaned-up" from the movie version so it is suitable for all the young readers out there.

This was an excellent book. It had lots of action and it was flawless. I liked the way it described the characters. It never got boring. I would recommend this book to anyone.

Any fan of the Back to the Future triology who wants to be able to take the movie with them should think of picking up this book. One of my favorite movies of all time, Back to the Future Part II goes just as well in book format.

The second part of the famous trilogy , starts off right where the first one ended. Doc Brown shows up in his time traveling Time Machine to take Marty and his girlfriend Jennifer to the future to fix a problem with their future kids. Little do they know that their troubles are far from over after they arrive there. Biff steals the time machine from the future and hands himself a sports almanac giving all the scores for the next half centruy. The time line is totaly changed and its up to Marty and the Doc to fix things before its to late by going back to 1955 where the trouble starts.

The great thing about the book is that it gives more detail then the movie. It goes into what the characters are thinking that we can't see during the movie and gives details that were cut out of the movie as well. Theres a part where Marty meets his brother Dave in an alternate 1985 and his brother is drunk and a bum to say the least. Another moment where the old farmer Peabody from the first movie shows up trying to still get at the DeLorean that busted up one of his pines is pretty intersting as well. Theres also a lot of description of the moments we find ourselves in, so we can pretty much see the movie without having to actualy see it. Its very true to the movie and I think captures the great sequal quite well in book form.

The only true problems I have with it is that they did edit out the curses and even not so bad words making them even nicer then they were. I do feel it took a little away from the book as there aren't that many curses in the movie as it is and it was noticible. Also some of the scenes seemed rushed through towards the end. A lot of the stuff at the end of the 1955 climax of the movie just didn't come off as exciting as it did in the movie. While I know its hard to do a non stop action scene like the tunnel chase where Marty has to get the almanac off of Biff's car in a book, it still came off as half as exciting as it truly was.

Its great to be able to take with you though whereever you are. you can't always bring a VCR or DVD player with you, but this book can always be in hand and it is defiitely a worth while buy as its as much fun as the movie and the movie is one of the greatest sequals of all time.

The novelisation of the big 1989 movie. It also includes a photo section in the middle, as lots of those sort of books of the time did. It is competently handled, even asking "Have you ever danced with the devil by the pale moonlight?"

Batman faces off with Jack Napier as he becomes the Joker, and discovers the links to his past. He also has to deal with the prying of Vicki Vale.

Batman Is one of America's Favorite Superhero. This Book is very good. There is a lot of action and suspense in this book. Criag Shaw Gardner did an exceilent job on this book




if you liked this on then read batman Returns, Batman Forever & Batman & Robin

Accompanying the release of the 1989 smash hit, Tim Burton movie Batman, Dove Books on Tape released this audio book. Acclaimed author Craig Shaw Gardner took the screenplay for the movie, and did an excellent job of reorganizing the story for audio. Making the project complete, veteran actor Roddy McDowall provided the voice, doing an excellent job of playing the roles of the maniacal Joker, the sultry Vicky Vale, and the serious Batman.

Overall, I found this to be an excellent audio book. The story is quite close to the original movie, and Roddy McDowall pulls off a real coup, doing all three major characters in a believable and interesting way. Indeed, I highly recommend his performance as the Joker to everyone.

I loved this audio book, and highly recommend it to everyone. This is a prized part of my library, and my only regret is that I cannot now get it on CD!

It's strange. You'd never guess that a book based on a screenplay could be any good, but you'd be wrong in this case.

Craig Shaw Gardner, my favorite movie-tie-in author, wrote this book, taking a good screenplay and turning it into a truly masterful, exciting, and touching book!

To start off with, the book has whole sections that were cut from the film, giving it more depth and character development. Hmmm.... character development.... there's a whole lot of it. The book truly gets inside the head of everyone, Batman, The Joker, Alexander Knox, Commisioner Gordon, and even Vicki Vale, and all have varied outlooks on the book's events. The Joker sees everything as hilarious, and twisted, Vicki's stressful situations are more developed, Knox is detailed as a hard-boiled reporter (Moreso then the film), Commisioner Gordon is very interesting, in the fact that he likes Batman, but is sworn to his duty to arrest the vigilante, and he's very dedicated and tough, and Batman/Bruce is incredibly written. The writing for Batman's mind is at it's best toward the end, when Batman tries to get up into the Cathedral, while trying not to faint from the wounds he got by crashing the Batwing, and he fades in and out of reality as he remembers the night he lost his parents.

I mean, the film is excellent, but the book is not to be missed. It's deep, profound, moving, and truly exciting in the way Gardner writes fight scenes. Fast and furious, but also surprisingly detailed. I've read this thing so many times that the pages are starting to fall out, and I am continually surprised at the quality of the book. A truly enjoyable read from start to finish.

If you're a fan in the least, you'll pick up this wonderful book!

If Bernard Shaw were not the second greatest playwright in the English language, this biography would not have such significance; and were it not for Shaw's multidimensional personality, this book would not possess so many fascinating dimensions. Sally Peters acknowledges her debt, and gives us a work without self-conscious authorship. It is a book that invites reading and rereading. Much has been made of Shaw's homosexuality; but Dr. Peters' focus is broader and deeper than that. A story, which often reads like the most engrossing fiction, Bernard Shaw: The Accent of the Superman, is a rewarding resource for any serious student of modern drama.

Peters, Sally. Bernard Shaw: The Accent of the Superman. New Haven: Yale University Press.

If Bernard Shaw were not the second greatest playwright in the English language, this biography would not have such significance; and were it not for Shaw's multidimensional personality, this book would not possess so many fascinating dimensions. Sally Peters acknowledges her debt, and gives us a work without self-conscious authorship. It is a book that invites reading and rereading. Much has been made of Shaw's homosexuality; but Dr. Peters' focus is broader and deeper than that. A story, which often reads like the most engrossing fiction, Bernard Shaw: The Accent of the Superman, is a rewarding resource for any serious student of modern drama.

Was Shaw gay? Dr. Peters builds a convincing argument that he probably was and that he used his vast intellect to erect every possible defense against his homosexual leanings ever coming to sustained expression. I thought I knew Shaw but I will never again look at him again now that I have read this provocative volume. I am giving it only 4 stars, however, because even my interest (and I am a fan of Shaw) could not be sustained for the entire length of this discussion of Shaw's romances/flirtations/avoidances.

This is a complete and wonderful biography of Bernard Shaw. Dr. Peters has written a thorough and fasinating history of a complex man. For the definitive word on Shaw, read this book.

Though this book is starting to show its age, it still provides a fine overview of the major Boeing commercial airplanes; the chapter on the 777, however, is brief, as when the book was written, only the prototype had flown.

The pictures are of high quality, but there are several two-page spreads. My main criticsm of this book is that the 707 is underrepresented. Included are only the cargo variants flying today; there are no early pictures of passenger-carrying variants. Even more puzzling is that the author did not include a picture of the Dash-80 in his introduction; after all, the Boeing 707, 720, 727, 737, and 747 all owe their lineage to this aviation classic; this plane has been beautifully restored and many recent photos surely exist.

To his credit, Mr. Shaw includes detailed and interesting annotations for each picture, with information on the aircraft, its setting, and the airline, making this book a pleasure to read. Despite the book's shortcomings, I would happily recommend it to any civil aviation enthusiast.

This was an enjoyable book that covered the Boeing airliners from the 707 to 777. It had a picture and listed performance of each type, engine variant, and model variant (ie 767ELR vs. 767-200). The book was a quick and enjoyable read. The book is part of the color enthusiast series and it was exactly that - had lots of nice pictures and a summary of each plane. It did not contain schematics or a lot of technical parameters. All in all, I recommend this book to any enthusiast.

I love airplanes, draw them admire them and anything else you can think of. It describes every only boeing not mcdonnell douglas. he writes the tail numbers and asks question and tells the history about most of the aircraft

if you get this book a 737 w/ registration 1768B the airline is Lan Chile

get this!!!!!!!! it's a must

if u write to me please state your name and in the subject reference this oh and unfortunately I got it at borders but it's the same book

THIS BOOK, ladies and gentlemen, is BY FAR one of the greatest and most informative books written on airliners I have ever read! The pictures are very clear and very professional! As for the writing.... superb! The only SLIGHT disappointments were that there is no real index and it is a somewhat aging book, but other than that ---- perfect!