Wood Books

With a singular voice to watch, Amy Jo Wood explores her own journey of grief in this deceptive collection of short stories/character sketches/memoirs. Truth literally exudes from each word, and you are transported to a different place and time. The characters explored become real to you, most particularly the author's own voice, which is alternately joyful, passionate, sad, but always insightful and charming. You feel the need to walk these paths yourself to wash in the transcendental footsteps Ms. Wood has luckily left behind.

With a singular voice to watch, Amy Jo Wood explores her own journey of grief in this deceptive collection of short stories/character sketches/memoirs. Truth literally exudes from each word, and you are transported to a different place and time. The characters explored become real to you, most particularly the author's own voice, which is alternately joyful, passionate, sad, but always insightful and charming. You feel the need to walk these paths yourself to wash in the transcendental footsteps Ms. Wood has luckily left behind.

In an age of superlative and sophistication overload, how refreshing to find such a down-to-earth style, one that conveys human nuances without overly distracting. I hope Wood keeps the pen in hand and writes more. Parts of this book moved me, and motivated me to finally visit Wilmington, which was everything Wood's descriptions promised.

Having lived in Wilmington,NC, I recognized all the wacky folks the author talked about. There is something magical about that town and Ms. Wood has captured the mystical flavor. Visit the port town and see for yourself. If you can't do that - read her book."Life Between Azalea Festivals" sort of does for Wilmington what "Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil" did for Savannah.

Much of the workings of Karma may be learned by a study of the series of lives contained in the book. We see the interrelations of individuals, the results of benefits and injuries, the links that draw the egos together, the repulsions that drive them apart life after life and there grows a sense of security, of an ever ruling guidance, of Wisdom that plans, of Power that executes, of a certain working out of a great purpose, of agents chosen, tested, accepted or dropped, opportunities offered, utilised, rejected, of a sure onward evolution amid complexity of ebbs and flowsl.A single life is seen into proportion,, preceeded and succeeded by many others. A feeling of strength and dignity within the reader as he thinks:"I too have a long past stretching behind me, I too a vast future stretching in front".The troubles of the present lose their seriousness when seen in the light of immortality.

Through the power of clairvoyance this book has been written by Annie Besant and Leadbeater.The stories of the forty eight lives of Alcyone enunciates and establishes the fundamental laws of reincarnation and the law of Karma both being parts of the divine plan of evolution.

It gives the details of 48 reincarnations of J Krishnamurty.The workings of the law of Karma,reincarnation and the devine plan of human evolution become crystal clear through the narration which is more gripping than the best of bestselling novels.contact navinkumar46@hotmail.com for my personal copy of this book.

These accounts of the past lives of Alcyone (J Krishnamurthy in the latest incarnation)are lessons in the working of karma life after life, full of instruction for the student and helpful for the realisation of the continuity of human life. We see the interrelations of individuals, the results of benefits and injuries, the links that draw the egos together, the repulsion that drive them apart. We notice the epochs in which great grooups of related egos are formed, there scattering for centuries, millenia, their reunions and fresh scatterings. And out of the whole grows a sense of security, of an ever-ruling guidance, of Wisdom that plans, of Power that executes, of the certain working out of a great purpose, of agents chosen, tested, accepted or dropped, opportunities offered, utilised, rejected, of a sure onward evolution amid complexity of ebbs and flows. A single life is seen into proportion, preceeded and succeeded by many others. A feeling of strength and dignity grows within the reader as he thinks:"The troubles of the present lose their seriousness when seen in the light of immortality; successes and failures become passing incidents in a long panorama; birth and death--how often they have been experienced! He realises the profound truth voiced by Lord Krishna that since the Dweller in the body ever cast away outworn bodies and ever reclothed himself in new"

Dr. Wood places his own spin on everyday living through stories that everyone can relate to. Some of these stories will make you laugh and some will make you cry but they will all touch you on some emotional and spiritual level. Dr Wood's gift for subtle illustration through storytelling will cause you to look at everyday situations from a different angle. Living the Good Life is a 21st century guidebook for christian living based on very old original values and morals. Whether you read this book in one sitting or chapter by chapter, read this book. You won't be disappointed.

This is a good nightstand book that you can pick up for a few minutes every evening and still find something warm and interesting to absorb. Each chapter is different and covers another aspect of life. It kept my attention and I can't wait for Dr. Wood to have a sequel. Not only have I learned a great deal; I have also passed my copy among my family members -- this is a very good book. I highly reccommend it. It's funny, touching, and down to earth.

I was pleasantly surprised at the content of this book. Each chapter is a stand-alone; and it seems like Dr. Wood has a unique perspective on life and way of expressing his thoughts, and teaching valuable life lessons, that remind me of the writings of great authors such as Max Lucado or Dr. James Dobson. Maybe he's a healthy mixture of both. I found the book to be intelligent, without being preachy or legalistic. It also includes sound psychological foundations in which to rely on, in a variety of real-life issues. It has helped me tremendously on day-to-day living. Bravo, Dr. Wood. Your book is a winner!

Living The Good Life: Surviving In The 21st Century is a memorable collection of inspirational anecdotes and short stories collected by pastor, professor, and newspaper columnist Dr. Charles Wood, II. Drawing upon the wisdom of forty years' experience in Christian ministry and counseling, Living the Good Life reveals to the dedicated reader just how to embrace an intimate relationship with God, enjoy a life filled with happiness and hope, and find practical solutions to the manifold and often inevitable problems of life.

Len Wood presents Dollars and Sense in a practical manner enabling readers to absorb its content. A must read book for those that "watch" their local governments, school districts and elected officials. Written for fast reading,yet covers the subject matter extensively. If you want to be certain your local government is working at its fullest potential, Dollars & Sense can be a great help to you.

Here is a "no holds barred" approach to describing "real life" shortcomings in handling public finances, and then providing tips to local government policy makers and managers on how to avoid a similiar circumstance.

Len Wood writes from first hand knowledge and experience. He describes the situation; outlines the facts; details the results; and provides the reader with suggestions to lessen financial risk and/or failure in the expenditure of public funds.

While the author's primary target is the newly elected official, the importance of this work to experienced elected and appointed public officals cannot be overstated. No one who has worked in the public sector can peruse this book without saying, "There, but for the grace of God, go I!"

As an elected Treasurer and local government finance director for the past several years, I found this book to be an excellent primer for all elected and appointed officials. The practical advice offered by Mr. Wood is based on his experience and input from his peers and is extremely valuable. The book is written in a very informal and concise way and should be required reading for all elected officials. In fact, I gave this book to each City Council member and they have all indicated that this book provided excellent financial advice.

What a delightful book. The author has presented his subject in an understandable and capitivating manner. He does this by using lots of real life vignettes to make his points. People who want to know what their local officials should and should not be doing will want to read this book.

mr. earley goes deep into everything you could want to know about this native tree species,a cornerstone to both the natural world of the southeastern united states and the economic growth and development of the country as a whole.......he tells all about the past history,present day status,and projected outlook of the longleaf pine tree:it's one-time dominance of the coastal plain landscape,compared to it's present day status;all about the naval stores and timber industries,and their heavy dependence upon it that led to it's near demise and current numbers;and the changes in land management of the longleaf forest and it's various ecosystems,with much insight to the controlled burning philosophy that has gained in popularity during the last 50 years or so.....with photos, including some impressive shots of long-gone virgin growth trees dwarfing the grown men standing among them.

Earley was trying to write a history of turpentining. What he ended up with was a spectacular essay on the natural history of longleaf pine forests, the human history of the forested south, an essay on conflicting views in forestry, and....oh yes...turpentine!

Reading this as an ecologist, I found everything I wanted with just enough of the human element to flesh it out without boring me. Oddly enough, I suspect those reading this from an anthropological view have the same opinion about the natural history aspect of the book. Earley is that good in weaving his tale.

It flows well, is well organized, and the research and references are stunning. Twenty-three pages of references make me wonder how he ever finished the book. (In his acknowledgements he seems to wonder the same thing himself!)

This book belongs on the shelf of every forester, ecologist, and southern historian. I'm just thankful I stumbled across it on a rainy day in Congaree National Park.

For years I have been concerned about the disappearance of the South American Rain Forest. What was shocking from Earley's book is how we had our own expansive Forest with it's own ecosystem and let it disappear before our very eyes without anyone noticing.

It is not only a wonderfully told story of the Longleaf pine but it is a genuine history of how the South's economic development between the time of the settlers and up until today nearly destroyed it's most valuable resource and the ecology that was a part of it.

The only problem with this book was not being able to put it down after I started reading it.

This book is as accurate and detailed as any scholarly paper but is written so well that it is certain to be a classic of literature like Archie Carr's "The Windward Road."

'Give me liberity or give me death', the world needs more men or women with a sense of purpose, coviction and insperation to express themselfs and their visions where by the connection to the Devine is found in every sentence .This book is full of 'Meditations of Thoreau and quotes from others that correpond to his focus,I love the format ,give us more!!!!!!!

I have bought the other books in this series with Emerson, Whitman and Muir and this one by far is the best! I am not sure if I connected so much with Thoreau's writing style or if his thoughts just were more impactful to the soul but I loved this book. Each meditation is to be read and really pondered over to get its fully impact, this isn't just a book to read to kill time but to really reflect on the deaper issues under the surface of this thing we call life. Buy it and enjoy it!

This a wonderful book. It certainly can be read very quickly, but why would you want to? Take your time and enjoy the words on the pages. See and feel the beauty in all things the way Thoreau did. After reading a selection from the book, I always came away with good feelings, very serene. I will likely read it again and again. I've just recently moved to Oregon where it is lush and beatiful. My change of scenery may have given me a somewhat, Thoreau, perspective, but then, that's the idea, isn't it? Judge for yourself.

This simple yet lovely small book is easy to pick up and read, whether before beginning the day or retiring at night. Everyone who delights in the outdoors and enjoys reading nature writers needs a copy of this book. And the price is right! Be immersed again in the wise words of Thoreau and other thoughtful spiritual teachers.

THE MIDNIGHT FARM, which is inexplicably now out of print, is the best bedtime book ever written. With a sleepy, repetitive, poetic cadence, Reeve Lindberg not only gives a lesson about not being afraid of the dark, but also subtly includes 1-10 counting and 10 different kinds of animals. Susan Jeffers' illustrations are beautiful, encouraging the child (and the parent) to appreciate the warmth and beauty of the animals, safe and warm in the dark. I love GOOD NIGHT, MOON, but THE MIDNIGHT FARM is even better and richer, and I can't imagine why it's out of print.

This book was a favorite of my son many years ago (he's now 12) and is now a favorite of my daughter (2). Both love/d the idea of the mother taking her child out of bed to visit everything in the dark -- the dog sleeping in the chair, the geese milling outside the barn, the horses dozing in their stalls, the mice sleeping in the old stone wall, etc. Miss Lindbergh's prose is comforting and lulling: "Here is the dark of the midnight farm, safe and still and full and warm, deep in the dark and free from harm, in the dark of the midnight farm..." A great book.

Really the title should have been "here is the dark" as this is the repetitive line on every page that is such a great line!

The book starts off in the bedroom of a little boy whose mother is telling him of what is happening in the darkness. She talks of the darkness in the room. Then they move out into the hall and outside, each step along the way she is pointing out what is in the darkness (the same things as were there when it was light). When they go outdoors they see both wild animals and farm animals and they see what they are doing in the dark. In the beginning the rhyme points to one item, then goes up to ten as the pages are turned. The last page summarizes that all the animals are "safe and still and warm, deep in the dark and free from harm, in the dark of the midnight farm".

The text does not say so but it is apparent that the little boy was afraid of the dark and that this is the mothers' creative way to show him what is happening in the dark and that "life goes on" in the dark and that everyone and everything is safe in the dark. The last image is of the boy sleeping in his bedroom alone while mother looks over him.

The illustrations are beautiful. My children and I loved the rhyme and the repetitive nature, along with the counting up from one to ten.

Despite the publisher's age range, I feel this is fine for two year old's.

This lovely story is so soft and lyrical, it is a joy to read and a pleasure to listen to. As night falls, a mother and child visit all of the animals on the farm, settling down for the night.

Sometimes it's hard to know how to apply scriptures to our lives. But this is a book that does it so well. Not only do you receive the treasure of Debra Woods' many scriptural insights but you also learn how to apply new passages yourself just by seeing how it's done. I especially enjoyed the author's insights about prioritizing. She made me realize that I don't have to worry so much about making it through my to do list. Instead, by following King Benjamin's advice to do things in wisdom and order, I could instead just focus on meeting my childrens' emotional, spiritual, and physical needs for nurturing and the rest would take care of itself. It's easy to get things exactly backwards--crowding out the essential for the urgent.

Debra Woods truly has a gift of bringing clarity and insight to everyday problems through her writing and experiences. I highly recommend this book for anyone in any stage of mothering, even grandmothers.

I originally purchased Mothering with Spiritual Power because I wanted to support the author. I didn't think I would really identify with the book since I'm not a mom; however, I was pleasantly surprised to find that there was something that I could identify with in every single chapter. The book was both entertaining and uplifting/motivating. It's full of principles that we can apply in our lives to make our families better starting with ourselves. I especially enjoyed how real life examples were woven with Book of Mormon scripture. I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to moms (I think it would make a great gift), but I would also recommend it to any woman.

I have truly enjoyed and have been uplifted by reading "Mothering With Spiritual Power" by Debra Sansing Woods. I can relate to the insites shared by Debra and feel like I am having a conversation with another mother as I read. I believe this book will lift any mother who reads it. I return to it often when I want a boost.

One can understand why "Mothering with Spiritual Power" became the editor's pick for LDS Living Magazine. It gives hope and power to mothers in a world where too little recognition is given to this sacred calling. It is a perfect gift book for mothers at any stage of their parenting journey, as it shows how to glean strength and wisdom from the Book of Mormon in our mothering stewardship.

Debra Woods has poured her heart and soul into "Mothering's" pages, without ever slipping off the rock of the gospel Jesus Christ. The examples are true, the writing is smooth, and mothers everywhere will nod their heads in recognition to the scenarios described, as well as feel enlightened and uplifted by its spiritual core. Speaking as one mother to another, she gets to the essence of so many issues facing mothers today.

I want to emphasize that "Mothering with Spiritual Power" is a ray of HOPE (written in a can-do spirit), not an impossibly elevated standard for self-critical mothers to feel out-shone by. It truly is an asset and will help deepen one's study and appreciation of the Book of Mormon. Purchase it today, and you won't regret it!

--Victoria Fisher, mother of three

This is a great book that I use as a follow-up/ companion to Teach Yourself to Play the Folk Harp by Sylvia Woods. SO useful and informative, covering a wide breadth of music theory as is relavant to the harp.

Very helpful and informative on a step by step process. I didn't know anything about music before. This gave me what I needed.

Music Theory and Arranging Techniques for Folk Harps by Sylvia Woods.

If you ever had to take a class in music theory in school maybe you are more fortunate than I in that and you can remember and apply some of what you learned. For the rest of you I highly recommend buying this book of Sylvia's titled; Music Theory and Arranging Techniques for Folk Harps. Written before the "..... for Dummies" series became so popular, this book takes you easily and with lots of examples and illustrations from major chords to transposing... and everywhere in between! In the introduction Sylvia urges the reader to " Have fun with this book. Just go at your own pace, and take it step by step." Presenting concepts and theory step-by-step is another thing Sylvia does best!!!

Sylvia Woods' book on Music Theory and Arranging Techniques for Folk Harps is an outstanding source for the harpist for understanding musical theory and applying that theory to practice. It is written in a deceptively simple style, but her technique works. The reader learns a lot in a few pages. An invaluable guide. Highly recommended.

Item bought as a gift, arrived SUPER fast, and in great condition. Author signed made it truely unique. Very highly recommended!

My Grandpa's Wood's is a great handbook for someone who wants to learn about hiking in New York's wilderness treasure, the Adirondack Mountains, about some of the history of the logging days of the area, and about the people who made their living in that area. It was good reading.

I thorougly enjoyed the book because it is a good handbook for hiking the beautiful Adirondack Mountain area, tells with humor some adventures of the author and his family, and tells about the Beahan family dating from the early part of the 20th century. If you like to hike and camp, if you live in upstate New York or if your name is Beahan, you will especially enjoy the book.

Even though I never actually visited the Adirondack State Park, after reading Larry Beahan's new book, "My Grampa's Woods: The Adirondacks," I feel that I enjoyed a wonderful trip to the woods of long ago. Larry Describes life in a lumber camp in the Adirondack woods of 1900 in an honest an intimate way, so that you hear the noise of the loggers talking at breakfast, taste the hot cakes covered with maple syrup, and smell the horses as they sweat and strain at pulling the logs across the snow-ccovered forest floor. Life was hard then, and Larry doesn't cover over the hard part. There was loneliness and poverty. A dollar was always hard to find. Sometimes someone had to sell their horse to get the fixens to visit relatives at Christmas. And this was in the dayswhen some people depended on the horse not only for transportation, but needed the horse to help them earn money. Mr. Beahan writes about all of these events. There are no kings or queens in Larry's stories of the 1900's, just a lot of average folks struggling to make a living. When I was a boy I saw a two-man crosscut saw, and I also saw a two-bitted axe. Larry's descriptions of real men using real saws and real axes to felll real trees brought these humble tools to life. These wern't just decorative antiques. Real people, often young people, used these tools every day, scratching a living in the woods. Last weekend I read Mr. Beahan's book straight through, non-stop, until I was done. Afterwards, I felt that my trip to the Adirondacks of 1900 had ended too soon. I wanted to hear more about the loggers, their wives and girlfriends, and their life in the woods. It was a fascinating world to me, and now it's gone.