Stevens Books

The editor of this book, Steven M. Sanders, is Prof. Emeritus of Philosophy at Bridgewater State College, Mass.

This book breathes new life into some old doctrines. It is part of a series on the Philosophy of Popular Culture which takes a deeper look at some of the things we watch and enjoy.

Science fiction has always intrigued audiences, whether it predicts a titillating future or a dark one, and here the editor has collected essays from 13 other noted scholars, who look into popular films like "Blade Runner" and "Dark City," You'll recognize science fiction films new and old in here: "Total Recall, Metropolis," "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and "The Terminator"--to name a few.

The discussions range from searching the films with questions about what it means to be human, and what is the self and how do we identify ourselves as individuals?- to technology and ethics, and even paradoxes of time travel, in such films as "The Terminator" and "12 Monkeys." These classic questions of ancient philosophy are wood for the fires of the new philosophies like existentialism and nihilism--which find science fiction film a great source for speculation.

That this book exists at all is a joy to me, who has heard the science fiction genre dismissed as irrelevant and not applicable to modern life--even when it was most of modern life which the genre predicted! I know a few critics who could stand to read it immediately.

I can recommend this book to philosophy students and their teachers, along with the rest of us who are still searching to answers to the mystery of humanity and its place in the cosmos.

Armchair Interviews agrees.

Expertly compiled and edited by Steven M. Sanders (emeritus Professor of Philosophy, Bridgewater State College, Massachusetts), "The Philosophy Of Science Fiction Film" focuses upon science fiction films in terms of their philosophical implications and issues including 'Engimas of Identity and Agency'; 'Extraterrestrial Visitation, Time Travel, and Artificial Intelligence; and Brave Newer World: Science Fiction Futurism. From Deborah Knight and George McKnight's 'What Is It to Be Human? Blade Runner and Dark City'; to Aeon J. Skoble's 'Technology and Ethics in The Day the Earth Stood Still'; to Jerold J. Abrams' 'The Dialectic of Enlightenment in Metropolis, "The Philosophy Of Science Fiction Film" offers erudite insights that are thoughtful and thought-provoking, superb examples of scholarship, and a seminal contribution to the study of science fiction films. "The Philosophy Of Science Fiction Film" is highly recommended for academic library collections, as well as the supplemental reading lists for students and non-specialist general readers with an interest in Cinematic Studies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, and Philosophy.

When I began reading this book, I must admit that I was a bit hesitant about my own ability to be able to understand and appreciate its many nuances. And frankly, I was also a little suspicious of its intent, given the plethora of "Philosophy of ...[you name it]" books that have been appearing on the philosophy and popular culture shelves of bookstores everywhere in the last few years.

However, I plunged ahead. What I found was a tremendously varied and insightful volume that turned out to be both stimulating and enjoyable. Best of all, one does not have to be a philosopher or a hard-core science-fiction film buff to find Steven M. Sanders' volume so fulfilling.

Also, what sets this volume apart from other philosophy and popular culture texts I've perused is its immense readability. Editor/author Sanders has compiled a roster of contributors that present new and stimulating ideas about the relationship of philosophy and the science fiction film, in the most enlivening and comprehensible ways. The writing here is clear and insightful. Sanders' own introduction, as well as his essay on interpreting the concept of paranoia in the 1956 film, "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," is both illuminating and memorable.

Each essay takes a different science fiction film and holds it under a philosophical looking glass. After reading this book, I rented some of the films being discussed, and sure enough, I was afforded some new ways of looking at each film, even those I've seen many times over the years.

The University of Kentucky Press has given us a sure-fire winner of a book, and I recommend it without hesitation.

This is one of the few books, that actually take you though the thought process, it's not a Photoshop "cookbook" but it gives the reader an idea about how a project came to be. Many books include art/ads you have never seen, but this include well known work from big design firms and there's design pieces from clients like Bjork, Coke and Nike.

Visually stunning, Photo-Graphics is an authoritative, intelligent exploration of a well-chosen, eclectic mix of subjects and their photo/graphic projects. Gilmore demonstrates a keen and appreciative eye for his material, with technically deft, exquisitely rendered, yet accessible layouts and thoughtful text. An excellent reference for designers but should find a place on a lot of coffee tables too, as even the layperson will find Photo-Graphics fascinating.

Beautifuly laid out and wonderfully presented. It really goes deep into how things are made and some of the graphics that are shown look incredibly difficult to do, but when it is all explained it seems so very simple. I would recommend this book to anybody interested in graphic design and people that aren't interested too.

An amazing display of technical brilliance and passion, the sheer emotion pulls at your very soul. Several songs with slightly varied styles, all with one thing in common-they are wonderful, emotional, new; this book is a pleasant addition to any collection. Truly a unique, and worthwhile, musical experience.

My mom got this for me. This is like a new kind of classic forms. I have been playing Mozart for three years now, but I like this music better. He puts the triplets in all the right places and makes good fast parts.

Orangie

Steven Odden's collection of Sonatas is nothing short of astounding. Odden stays true to classical form while creating something fresh and full of emotion. When is his next book coming out?!?

I bought this book a few weeks ago for my 5 year old. She loves all the Pinkerton stories and other Steven Kellogg books. This book is no different! SHE wants to read them all the time and she doesn't get tired of laughing at the stories.

I'm a Kindergarten teacher and purchased this book for a visit with the author at our school. The children are enjoying his stories, and want to hear them over and over!

Oh, Steven Kellogg can write too. But, many of the 138 hardcover Amazon results, and there are more if you count all formats, are written by others. It would seem that anyone who illustrates as well as Kellogg could find a few words to go with his pictures. I wish my favorite "Barney Bipple's Magic
Dandelions" had been included, but it must have been very difficult to choose eleven from such a prodigious work. (The eleven titles in this book, just because they are not listed above, are: "Can I Keep Him?," "Pinkerton, Behave," "Much Bigger Than Martin," "The Mysterious Tadpole," "The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash," "The Christmas Witch," "Best Friends," "Ralph's Secret Weapon," "Library Lil," "Won't Somebody Play With Me?" and "The Island of the Skog.") "The Island of the Skog" alone is worth the price of admissions, particularily from the Amazon Marketplace. Kellogg's absurdly simple ink style combine with superb coloring creating one entertaining illustration after another. Recommended for school, public, and home libraries.

I read this book of Spring 2,000.I realy didn't know what these books were going to be about until I read the first three. I started at eaten alive. it was a good book and had a good plot.Then, I read the second book, City of the Dead. It was very good and also had a good plot. After that, I was on the third book. It was a really cool book. I really liked the evil Shi'ido that pretended to be the doctor and friend of Uncle hoole. It also has some of the original characters like Wedge Antillies. John Whitman described the dense jungle, the old pyramids, and the green oozy blobs very well. As you read these three books and all of the star wars galaxy of fear books, each book makes sense. Like in planet plague, Zake got that sickness from dr. Evazen in book two. And in book three you the evil Shi'ido is really... in book four. I can't tell who it is becasue you have to read the books yourself. So, sit down for a couple a minuets and read a chapter or two. Me and my friend have read the first three books and we still talk to each other at school about what happened in the books. Well, that's all I have to say for now, but sit down and read these collections of books. It will take you on an adventure.

Tash and zac are trapped on dogobia. with a blobs running around. Zac is sick while DR. KIVIA injectes a deadly virus into hoole and tash . Hang on to your pants as you go on a thrilling ride of your life in planet plague.

I've read Star Wars galaxy of fear no.2 and 3, although planet plague (no.3) was my personal favorite. It's about two kids named Tash and Zak who'se parents were destroyed on the planet Aldeeran by the evil Empire's Death Star. In Planet Plague, Tash, Zak, Uncle Hoole who is a mysterios Shi'ido, and DV9 (Deevee for short)fly to the planet Gobindi in thier newly-bought ship, the Shroud. The Gobindi culture suddenly and mysteriosly vanished from the galaxy, nobody knows why. When they landed they hurried Zak to the medical infirmary, called IBWD, meaning, Imperial Biological Welfare Division. At one of the computer terminals at the infirmary, Tash typed Starscream into the password enter, Starscream was an Imperial code for some secret plot by the Empire that she got a lot of information on from Forceflow, Forceflow was some person Tash had met over the Holonet. on the terminal, IBWD appeared on the screen, instead of Imperial Biological Welfare Division under it, said Imperial Biological Weapons Division. Near the end, Tash finds out that her Uncle Hoole's Friend, Dr. Kavafi is actaully another Shi'ido, the Shi'ido are shape-shifters, they can transform into anyone and anything in the Universe. The other Shi'ido was an imposter, secretly planning to flow a microscopic virus through the air this was unkown to Hoole, but eventuelly, Tash, Zak, Hoole, and Deevee stop the virus from harming anyone. And then they fly off into space.

This is the book I have been looking for. I'm building a clay studio and wanted advice and tips on how to set it up. This is the only book I've found that gives really in-depth information on these topics. He also covers other topics you would want to know if you're going to be a professional potter.

Not only does he share some of his own horror stories (so you won't repeat them yourself!), but he also includes insets of the stories of other pro potters and their studios. Very helpful. He covers studio needs, selection, etc.; working with suppliers, vendors, contractors; equipment selection; and business practices, marketing and self-promotion (the hardest part of the business for me - and I think for most artists!). He also talks a bit about teaching and it's effect on your work (pro and con). The subtitle of the book says it all: "The complete guide to defining, identifying, and establishing yourself in the craft community".

This book is a must have for any professional potter and will be found very helpful even to hobbiests.

This book is so comprehensive and has answered so many of my initial questions regarding the start of a pottery studio and business. Steve writes in a language the layman and advance potter can both understand. The chapters are coherently laid out with the pertinent topics such as vendors, supplies, electrical needs, studio set-up, equipment making and purchasing, space needs, floor plans; the list goes on and on for the whole book. The back of the book has many vendors, suppliers and web links for reference. Although the web pages of many have changed, it is a great start on connecting with the pottery world. I highly recommend this book.

It is comforting to know that there is a book out there that is well written and primarily intended for people like me, who earn a living from clay. Naturally, most of us have already knocked our heads and come up with some soluations - discussed by Steve, but the confirmation of having made "right" decisions, etc., takes a load off and builds confidence. Had I been able to read a text like this six years ago, I would have had less bruises to my head and my ego! His other book, Raku: A Practical Approach is also a treasure which I notice is not listed here on Amazon - uhhmmmmm! Would be nice to have that as an Amazon selection.

This is a great book on raising our sons to provide for one income families. It is unique as far as I know - and it covers a topic that needed to be addressed. It is written from a strong Christian standpoint. [A non-Christian could still gain much valuable insight, but needs to be aware of where the author is coming from].

The book is full of excellent ideas and instructions on raising up our boys to be fiscally responsible adults [and fathers]. The author covers the topic very thoroughly. He discusses what makes a good wage earner, where some men go wrong, what character traits are essential to a good provider, and how parents can cultivate these things in their boys.

He gives stage by stage instructions for each part of a boy's life, beginning from the preschool stage on up. This book would be perfect for the parents of young boys - to teach them everything they need to know at each point in their son's development; but even the parents of teens could really gain a lot from reading what Mr. Maxwell has to say.

The book is based on Mr. Maxwell's experience in raising his own sons [very successfully] to be good providers, and his advice is extremely valuable. His arguments are logical and surprising in that most of us have never given enough thought to this issue. We SHOULD be giving thought to this issue though, and I am so glad we have Mr. Maxwell's book to lead us. Our sons will benefit greatly, and thus so will our grandchildren.

I highly recommend this book for every Christian parent of boys - and the book's basic principles can be applied to daughters as well - we want them to be industrious, diligent, and hard working in their own domains.

With a title like that there should be no doubt as to the content of a book.

Steven Maxwell and his wife Teri have authored several books that have been a great practical help to Christian families, particularly homeschool families. They have eight children, some of whom have written some fictional accounts of the life of a family called the Moody family. My boys have enjoyed us reading these stories to them, as they are a little snapshot of the life of a homeschool family, complete with the ups and downs that come with the territory.

Steve writes this book in order to help parents train their sons to provide for a single-income family. Modern American middle-class economics being what they are, it is almost a presupposition that each household is a dual-income family. Take a look at housing costs for "middle-class" homes and you will see what I am talking about.
So, how do parents raise sons to have the skills to be able to be the sole providers of their family?

Maxwell shows that living rightly regarding work is a mark of Christian character. He says, "Parents should teach their children that work is a gift from God. Workers with that attitude are a pleasure to work with and will have a positive influence on other employees. Their job will be secure and their wages will increase. What are your children's attitudes regarding work?"

Furthermore, we must listen to God's perspective on money...
"We are not to worry about how much income our sons can earn for their families. However, as we build the foundation of our sons' futures, we need to "count the cost" and consider that there are many important things we need to teach and train them in. If they are pleasing to the Lord, He will provide them with the income that is right for them."

Chapter four answers the question, "What does it take to make ends meet?" by showing the difference between "needs" and "wants". Again, this is an issue of character formation in our sons (and daughters).

The three pillars of training sons are: your training, your example, and your prayer. Maxwell shares his consternation with the popular misunderstanding of Proverbs 22:6 "Train up a child...", and says:
"I'm seeing children who are being raised to be children all of their lives. They are being trained, but not in the way they should go. It appears that either parents do not have Scriptural goals for their children, or they are not raising their children consistent with their goals. The result will be the same. Parents need to ask themselves what their goals are for their children. They then should examine those goals to see if they are consistent with Scripture. In another twenty years, the entertainment-focused Christian youth of today will be entertainment-focused adults who act much like they did in their teen years."

and also...

"If the years of one's youth mean one fun activity or sport after another, when do children learn to enjoy work? Must our children always have great fun while being educated? Will it spoil their childhood if they don't have lots of playtime? Am I more concerned that my child will shake his finger in my face and whine, "You deprived me of being a child!" or of him not being a man of God who is able to provide adequately for a family?"

Such is the straight-talking that makes up this book by Maxwell. He goes on further to explain age-by-age how it is that we should teach our sons about money, work, economics, spending, etc., and closes with the chapter, "Will he be prepared?"

Will our sons be prepared? As the father of four sons, I pray that I may be faithful and that God will bless my efforts at raising my boys to be God-honoring and responsible in their vocational lives. This book provides much fodder for discussion and thought.

this book is terrific! it's a how to manuel , so to speak,on how to rear sons to be true leaders of the home and to be the sole breadwinner. discusses aspects i never thought of as obstacles in this training.
much needed in today's society where money is the end all of everything.

Rosalie's best friend, a gentle Morgan named Major, is bound to be sold. Rosalie's father went to fight in the Civil War, and her mother is left with three children and a farm to care for. When she cannot pay off the morgage, she goes to plan B. "We have to sell Major." Rosalie can't believe her ears, and tries her hardest to think up a plan to keep her horse. The 10-year-old that she is, it seems impossible...when she strikes up an idea. Will her plan work and will Major be able to stay?

Rosalie is determined to keep her family's horse, Major, from being sold. But how else can Rosalie's mother pay the mortgage on the family's Vermont farm with Rosalie's father away fighting in the Civil War? But then Rosalie comes up with the perfect plan to keep Major and stil be able to pay the mortgage.

Since this was my favorite Treasured Horses book I'll give it a 10. Anyways this was about Rosalie Goodman, a daughter of Vermont farmer. But it's 1864 and her father took his horse Captain, with him to the Vermont Calvary to fight for the Yankees. Rosalies family, her sister Mathilde and her brother Albert, and her mother have to raise the farm themselves. Luckily they have a little help from Ed, the farmhand. But soon Mrs. Goodman doesn't have enough for the farm's mortgage. She lets Ed go and now it the plan is for the children to stay home from school and work on the farm. But that still doesn't bring in money. So Mrs. Goodman can only think of one other thing. Sell Rosalie's precious horse, Major. Rosalie must find a plan or a compromise to keep her horse, and what about her father? Will he ever come home? Will they be able to keep their farm? Read and FIND OUT!

The founder and director of Interpreter's House, writes to help equip Christians as priests and co-redeemers with Christ. His chapters begin with questions related to the lives Christians live and the resources they need to do the work of "priesting." This is an excellent work, unpacking and showing the full application of the doctrine of "the priesthood of all believers." In that sense it's a perfect follow-up to his "The Recovery of the Person" (check that one out too!) Super stuff! Highly recommended.

The first Review is most appealing and touching! Since I never got to hear Carlyle Marney in person, I must be content to hear many of his sermons on tape. I name several of his best students and co-workers like James Berry who was his Minister of Music in both Churches! His influence was felt most strongly in his Sister Evelyn, my saintly Aunt Della Sweet, an admiring member of his first East Tenn College Church, who was his best Sunday dinner cook! My great Pastor and Mentor Carl J Giers knew him in Seminary and loved to quote him! John Claypool speaks of his long influence upon his life and writing mostly because of his compassionate touch after losing his daughter to Leukemia. I could easily add 6-7 more good names.

This superb Cecil Sherman Edition, followed Marney's "Structures of Prejudice" in 1961 and "The Recovery of the Person in 1963. There is no earthly way that I could sum-up his writings and sermons in one essay or review. But to say that his devoutly spiritual influence will be forever etched upon the lives of myself, my wife's harpist friend, Kaylynn Davis, a youthful admirer in Austin, Texas and persons like Jim Berry, John Claypool, Tom Conley, etc.

When one reads Marney or listens to his taped sermons you dare not let your mind lay-back in an easy chair! Not only was he the best-read Pastor of his times, but you will see and hear listing of names, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Karl Barth, Martin Buber, W O Carver, Kierkegaard, N T Wright. In this wonderful sample of the razor-sharp mind and spirit of Marney we are arrested by instant relating of creative minds and their connecting of sociology, theology and psychology. When Prof Brueggemann and his wife, Mary first heard Marney on their marriage trip to Montreat, he fondly remembers many of these thoughts I have only repeated.

For me as perennial student, I'm convinced that the melting pot of my growing Faith has been refined and refurbished by Carlyle Marney as continuously as by Prof Bruegge. For my money, time, efforts and thought, "that's a pretty big Order!" (Marney)

I cannot miss re-reading this book again and again! From an old but an admiring student... retired Chaplain Fred W Hood

I spent a day with Marney years ago, and his book Priest to Each Other began to help heal my "religion" wounds. He goes to the heart of what "Christ" can be when seen though the eyes of compassion. This book made "Christ" and "Church" a verb to me, and helped me form my "personal church" were encounters with people and all of life, each, create moments of "service and love."

For those lost in the hurt, hatred, and betrayal of Christian religion, especially Baptist, this book is a bright light of love and healing, as well as looking the destructive Christianity right in the eye. Marney was a "look in the eye" kind of guy, who was able to tell people what he truthfully saw in them, and they end up hugging him. He had a huge ego, he smoked a pipe, and gave me one of my first adult lessons: "Never get in a place, where they got something, you have to have. If you do, you lose your integrity. And, what more does one have anyway, but their word."

Marney to me was a Saint. A fierece Saint. This book makes you laugh, cry, and can open a vision of life, that is both hopeful and healing----and, then read the Bible, and a new voice will emerge from those old words.

Most of the established Baptists spoke badly of him and his message when he was alive. Now, I continually here him quoted by the same group, and their children. He just has a way with people, to get them to look at their own selves, and what is really behind their "crusades" in their lives--and helps them choose to grow, mature, and let go of that speck in their own eye.

Give this book, and a "Marney eye view" a try...

I've been purchasing this primer each time new edition comes out and it has become major source of reference in topics of metabolic bone disease for me. Topics covered are comprehensive yet the coverage is concise and to the point most of the time. I think the book has become a classic textbook in the field of metabolic bone diseases. I know I will be waiting for the 7th edition.

the product arrived much earlier than expected, and it was in excellent condition. Congratulations!

I highly reccomend this book. This book divided into several short chapters providing concise reviews on basic science and clinical diseases of bone. The book is well written and has many useful tables. This book is the official primer published by the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. It is writen by many intenationally known scientists in the field of bone and mineral research. It is a book that belongs to any physician caring for patients with bone diseases not limited to osteoporosis.