Spencer Books

A very nice compendium, and I love the illustrations. I hope a future edition will have the sources for each quotation (or at least a book title or article title for each source, when they are known). In fact, the author can solicit sources for each quote if they are currently unknown to him, to help with a second edition). Overall, a great job.

These are exactly the kinds of pithy quotes I want to stimulate students' thinking. Put a new one on the blackboard every day--the only problem is choosing which one to use. Quotes range from thought-provoking to inane, including an assortment of "anonymous" bumper-sticker or T-shirt quotes not usually included in a quotation book. I do wish Spencer had included documentation with the quotes. Even though I'd probably never look them up, I'd like to know where they came from. Even more, I wish he'd included a more thorough subject index. The quotes are alphabetical by author, but when I wanted references to "algebra" or "history," the only way to find them all was to read every page. Maybe in the next edition?

Sophie and DOminic shared one night of love...the result was Ryan.

Sophie was determined to bring the baby up by herself. After all, Dominic had made it perfectly clear that he regarded Sophie as the person responsible for ruining his life. But, if that was the case, why did he pursue her and propose marriage to her? On the point of accepting, Sophie was devastated by the arrival of Dominic's fiancee. Who would Dominic choose now?

In DOMINIC'S CHILD Dominic doesn't know that the woman he is about to marry has his child. He finds out that he has a son with a woman from a one night stand about a year ago.This was great I suggest you read the book if you like romantic stories. I don't want to give all the good details away. The book is a good look at what could happen with a one night stand. Dominic was surprised by the discovery of his one year old son that looks just like him. I give this book four stars. I told a lot about the book already. All the romantic stories are really good so why not see if this one is as good as the others. DOMINIC'S CHILD was the best one I read so far. So if you get the chance to check the book out take the time to read the whole thing. Cheack some of the others out also if you get the chance to. DOMINIC'S CHILD is an awesome book. The best part was when she walked down the asile with the baby in her arms. Thats the last detail I'm telling about the book. So I guess what I'm trying to say is read the book , you might like it as much as I did !

These 23 short essays serve as a perfect introduction for the uninitiated reader to the ideas of the Supreme Grand Lodge of AMORC (Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis). They are written in an entertaining style and are easy to understand.

Subjects covered vary from the unusual (sleep, hypnosis, twins) to the edge of knowledge (telepathy, auras, hunches) to highly speculative metaphysics (reincarnation, mystical numbers, souls of animals). Specifically Rosicrucian ideas such as Cosmic Consciousness (a variation on the World Spirit), transition (death) and the "God of our Hearts" are explained.

As indicated this book is partly religious but is very unorthodox. If you believe that there are ways of 'knowing' things that go beyond the senses this book will definitely appeal.

The contents of this book have been extracted from the early writings of Dr. H. Spencer Lewis and were not originally intended for publication in this form, but rather as counsel and advice to members and students of the Rosicrucian Order, somewhat like letters from a master to his disciples. These essays are, however, of great value to all spiritually minded people as they touch upon the fundamentals of human life, such as birth, mankind's mission, our concern with the afterlife, and practical problems of morals and ethics. The author writes with authority and speaks to the reader with great clarity. Written in conversational style, the essays lack formality and are sensible and serviceable in confronting the mysteries of life. Chapters which I found particularly appealing include the following: God and the Cosmic, About Healing, Psychic Centers, Human Auras and Science, Demonstrating Psychic Power, Swedenborg and Jacob Boehme, Mystical Numbers, Do Animals Have Souls? and Transition. Highly recommended for reading pleasure and as a reference work.

I had two reasons for buying this book. First I'm a Will Ferguson fan; I've read and loved most of his books and his being listed as co-author was good enough for me. Second, despite being Canadian, I am completely ignorant of ice hockey, which comes mostly from a lack of interest. As a Canadian living abroad, I realize that I have ambassadorial duties regarding the promotion of Canadiana, and ice hockey tops the list of Canadiana must-know items. So since girlfriends are seldom interested in sports (he he he) a book written by a woman for women would logically need to drum up interest in the topic, and this it did for me.

Teene Spencer wrote most of it and presents the history of the game, a basic overview of the rules, a survey of the organization, and lists of the greatest players and teams. Husband and boyfriend Bruce Spencer and family friend Will Ferguson pepper the pages with comments and disputes, most prominent of which is the fight-to-the-death over the Montreal Canadiens.

Good read, and informative if you want to get into hockey.

Like the author, I found myself engaged to a die-hard hockey fan. This book is a great place to start for the newly-initiated hockey girlfriend. It's a quick read, the author's racy innuendos give it a Girls' Night Out tone that's a lot more inviting and easier to relate to than other intro books. The stats and trivia are great, but will need to be updated eventually. Nice to see coverage of women's hockey, too.
PS - the bit about defensemen on page 19 is totally true ;).

Also recommended:
* Without Fear: Hockey's 50 Greatest Goaltenders
* Hockey's Best Shots: The Greatest NHL Photography of the Century

I think this book is written for academics and not for the general reader, who may want to gain a general understanding of how God may have revealed himself in other cultures. I found what I read quite informative, but have to confess I gave up, because the amount of detail was overwhelming. Having said that I'm sure it will be of benefit to some people. There was no investigation of India or Asia other than China and Korea. Also no investigation of indigenous cultures in Australia or New Zealand or the Pacific.

Drawing from a diverse group of distinguished experts in their fields of study, the Spencers offer a theme summarized in the well selected title, The Global God. God is presented as the One who has revealed Himself to all cultures, but is not limited to one culture's understanding of Him. Rather, by revealing Himself, He is calling people beyond their culture and toward the narrow road which leads to Christ. In the words of the Spencers, it is "Inclusive to all people...exclusive to one Supreme God."
Each author presents an attribute of God from the perspective of his/her own culture, making positive and negative judgments based on the standard of an Evangelical approach to Scripture. The contributors selected originate from the cultures that they represent and in addition to their "real world" experiences hold relevant academic credentials. As approaches and styles vary, sources used in depicting cultures also varied. For example, William Spencer in his article draws from history, whereas Tae-Ju Moon appeals to many statistics in his approach. In their approach to the study of Scripture all of them use a similar method including concept studies and careful consideration is given to context.
Introducing the theme, the Spencers explain that God has revealed Himself to all people through both natural and special revelation and yet he is calling them to a new way of life beyond their cultural values. Appropriately, the first article, by Aida Spencer, presents the Biblical view of God noting His attributes as they are revealed in Scripture. Following are ten articles. For the sake of space, four examples are offered here. William Spencer by observing history shows America's Darwinian view of power which is distinctly different from God's power; driven by love. Diememe Noelliste observes Caribbean religion and how the African religious beliefs have infiltrated the culture. The prevalent view of God is explored and compared with Scripture. Tokunboh Adeyemo writes about African religions who view God as One that once lived among them but now as a result of sin is far off. Grace May argues that Chinese-American Christians influenced by Confucianism overemphasize God's holiness without taking into account His mercy. Interestingly, all of the cultures represented have somehow developed a view of God that is in some ways representative of the God revealed in Scripture. In some cases this can be credited to natural revelation.
With this summary in mind the question of Scriptural soundness arises. Such an issue depends heavily on one's view of Scripture. Suffice it to say that the Global God is self-proclaimed as Evangelical and Evangelical views are assumed as it is "Inclusive to all people...exclusive to One Supreme God." Moving forward, the concept of a Global God is Biblical and few Christians would deny such a notion. This Biblical concept which underlies the entire project is summarized in John 12.32: "And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself."
After reading and reflecting upon the contents The Global God and the current global culture, it is my belief that it is an important work for many reasons. Offered below are three:
1. One cannot deny the vast differences between many cultures. Indeed, if Christ is the Savior of the world, His message must be one that relates to all people. The Global God shatters the idea that the God of the Bible is strictly Western, but demonstrates that He has revealed Himself globally.
2. If we view God as One who is conformed to our culture we live in ignorance. By viewing other perspectives with respect and in light of Scripture we come to a deeper understanding of Him.
3. Through media and communication technologies, in America as well as in many other nations, we have become increasingly aware of the diversity of our world, and thus, numerous other religions. Such a phenomenon can result in doubting the reality of Christian faith, degrading it to a religion that only relates to the Western world and certainly not a global reality. The Global God depicts the God that is revealed in Scripture as One Who has revealed Himself to vastly different cultures.
Nothing in the text struck me as something with which I would strongly disagree. My one concern is that it fails to be truly global by not including a Middle Eastern perspective. This is a small geographical area that in recent current events has elevated to a place of high visibility. This is the one significant area where I still had questions after completing the text. If afforded the opportunity to speak with the Spencers, I would ask where I could find a good source to learn about the makings, history and current state of the prevalent Middle-Eastern perspective on God. To myself and to many others this would be an important issue to research as we may see a mission field open in Iraq and especially to the un-reached Kurdish people group.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the subject of natural revelation or anyone who has questions about whether God truly reveals Himself to all cultures. The Global God would be a great starting point for a person with such questions. Also, I would recommend this book to Urban-American pastors who find people from other nations getting involved in their churches and living in their communities. It would certainly be helpful in seeking to understand the perspective of the diverse cultures represented in many urban communities and churches.

Gives a good view of the Middle Eastern countries, which to the contrary belief does encompass some countries in Northern Africa.

Very recent guide to the history and politics of the Middle East. Though the title "Middle East" is a little misleading. Here, it also encompasses the countries of North Africa. The common theme is a predominent Muslim/Arabic tint. Each country gets a brief synopsis of what is usually millenia of history. Enough, hopefully, to entice you to pursue further reading. Special attention is given to Iraq. The sections on it were written in May 2004 and are probably as recent as you will find in book form, given the delays inherent in publishing. The analysis of the US invasion is sanguine. Some positive points, like the overthrow of a brutal dictatorship. Offset by what the author calls an "unremitting" struggle against guerrillas.

This book is fascinating for anyone descended, as I am, from the German immigrants who entered the country in the first half of the eighteenth century. The author provides an intelligent, well-researched analysis of the reasons for emigration from the Palatinate (he focuses on a region just southeast of Heidelberg) and the means by which these men and women managed to survive in the New World--especially southeast Pennsylvania, but also North Carolina. Population pressure and struggles with the Palatinate princes were crucial in inducing emigration; and cultural cohesiveness and community identity helped the Germans to survive.

The writing is at times difficult--the author is addicted to split infinitives, for example--but this remains a useful introduction to the subject for anyone interested in American history or--especially--for those exploring their immigrant roots.

Aaron Fogleman presents new research to help in understanding some characteristics of the German migration to the new world during the 1700's. His language is somewhat stilted, or others might describe it as scholarly, somewhat like a graduate school thesis. But there is lots of good information between it's covers. One of the most interesting themes in the book is tracking the immigrants from one particular region located between Heidelberg and Heilbronn, along the Neckar River. This detailed information helps one to see exactly what was involved in the decision to go to the New World, in the trip getting there, and in beginning a new life in Pennsylvania. The author also treats the German political scene in colonial Pennsylvania.

The book is heavily foot-noted, with an extensive bibliography and index. A good source book for further studies of the Pennsylvania Dutch culture.

Superb reference book of leading-edge theory, trends, and applications of diagnostic and interventional cardiology and peripheral vascular techiniques and practices. Highly recommend.

IT IS A GOOD BOOK AS ENTRY LEVEL. IT DOES NOT HAVE THE NECASSARY DEAPTH ... GOOD AS A THEOROTICAL KNOWLLEGE. IT HAVE NOT CHANGED - HELPED MY UPDATE PRACTICE.

Akira seems like your normal 4th grader. He goes to school, participates on the student council and cooks breakfast for his moms every morning. But he really is the mysterious 20 Faces, a "gentleman thief" who steals whatever his parents ask him to. One night while hiding from the police he meets a young girl who instantly falls in love with him. But can a thief really find true love?

CLAMP has a wonderful knack for coming up with unique stories, and this is no exception. The characters are very memorable and the art is beautiful. However, it lacks some of the reality and depth of their better works, making this seem weak compared to their other books. A good read, but if you are looking for something exciting I would try Cardcaptor Sakura.

I personally think that the characters of Clamp School Detectives are the anime version of Alvin and the Chipmunks. This book, however, does a little bit to discourage that notion.
For one thing, I like the Detectives better than the Chipmunks. Nokuru, Suoh, and Akira are not half as annoying as their furry counterparts, and they don't sing. Actually, the list could go on.

Anyway, the art in this (like in all CLAMP works) is top-notch, cream-of-the-crop, absolutely perfect. The story is cute (unbelievable at some parts, kinda goofy at others), and the characters are likable (most of them).

Here's a quick rundown of the plot of this first book. Akira Ijuyin works as the youngest member of the Student Council and Detectives at Clamp School. By night he is the master thief 20 faces, who steals strange things at the whim of a pair of crimelords--his beautiful young mothers! Yes, he has two mothers. Don't ask me, I'm still trying to figure that one out. Anyway, while hiding from the cops, he meets a pretty kindergartener named Utako. He carries on a secret friendship with her by sneaking into her room to visit her every week.

The second book will explore the depths of the relationship as they grow older.

This book is not to be missed, Clamp fan or not!

Catherine Spencer can always be depended upon to write above average romances, and Passion in Secret is no exception. This story of two lovers who meet again after years apart has charm, a great sense of place, and wonderful characterizations. A touch of suspense adds special interest, and the attraction between Jake and Sally and the conflict that threatens their future together make this book a real page-turner.

It was OK.....didn't like the way they kept their relationship secret even though there were circumstances.

Harlequin summary:

Sally Preston is back! Eastridge Bay's wild child - the woman Jake Harrington had loved passionately and lost, due to the lies and deceptions of the woman he had foolishly married. Now that Jake is free, he wants Sally back. Though their timing couldn't be worse and reputations are at risk, they finally admit their passions - in private! Keeping their affair secret brings its own tensions, stirring up past betrayals. Until Jake learns one final secret - the one thing he can't forgive....