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This is the most amazing book I have ever come across.

For me personally, it has taken me back to my childhood where my own and unique belief systems were being created by me. I did not like what I saw in the world as a child yet I felt very isolated. All my beliefs about religion, God, government, education, health, cancer, corporation and finance, fear and our very reason for being here, did not run congruent with everyone around me. In one freak moment of finding Richard, and in one book, Richard has given me what I have always yearned for - the knowledge that I am not alone.

Not only that, Richard's book is an inspiration. All I need to do is read a few paragraphs in any part of the book and I am inspired.

If what you see in the world worries you sick, be it drugs, religion, cancer, war, fear etc, you can stop feeling this way right now and get your self a copy of Richard's book - YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT.

Dean

I have had the pleasure of reading Richard Blackstones book in preparation for our interview on The Wellness Roadshow. Over the years I have read tons of books, interviewed lots of amazing authors and experts in the field of spirituality. I was absolutely blown away by the content of Richards book. It is the perfect guide for anyone who is hoping to make sense out of the onslaught of spiritual material coming our way. It is easy to follow, perfect in it's style, FUN TO READ, and just plain amazing. No matter what you're level of 'understanding' or whatever you personal goal for searching for such a book, 'Nuts and Bolts Spirituality' will lead you into the realm of understanding and connection to source, authentically, more than ever. It will become your favorite, a book you will read over and over again, and one that you will not only 'go to' for inspiration, but you'll want to share it with EVERYONE you love. Thank you Richard!

My sister-in-law bought this book for my mom to fill out and I found myself buying one as well for my mom to fill out for me. It has such beautiful pictures and is a great keepsake for your most cherished family memories!

My sister-in-law bought this for my mom to fill out and I found myself ordering it as well for my mom to fill out for me. It has such beautiful illustrations and is a great keepsake for your most cherished family memories. If your mom is like mine, she can't remember too far back so this is a good purchase for that reason.

This is the best book that I have ever read!!! This is a MUST READ book!!!! It is about 8-year-old Jack Lack, an autistic boy who is forced to deal with his unbelieveable parents, and the evil, nasty kids in his classroom at school. The story starts where Jack is forced to go on a month long vacation to visit his relatives because his Aunt Eva (I call her Aunt Evil) is getting married. As the marrige comes closer, strange incidents keep happening (for eg. the power shutting off in the zoo) and no matter what the context is, or no matter how ubsurd the accusation is, Jack is always blamed for being the culprit. Are these incidents happening without warning? Or is someone,
OUT TO GET JACK
It my favorite book in the world, and the author is now my personal favorite! You are the coolest in the world, James Williams!!! I hope that you will write lots more books, or you will expect me to write you a letter! The info says that it's for Middle School aged students, but it really is good for all ages, and even adults. It's funny, mysterious, cute, and lovable. My favorite part is where the preist gets sick right before the wedding, and so they are forced to use MICROSOFT (R) WEDDING (makers of Microsoft(r) divorce)!! Isn't that a riot? But what I like best about that scene is that at the end of them programming how they want their wedding to be, is says, "Thank you for using Microsoft Wedding. Would you like another wedding?" It's so hilarious.

Also, the artwork on the front is awesome! It portrays the whole mood of the book right away.

One more thing. I think that the most amazing part of all of this is that the author is only 15!!!! It just boggles the mind. Most adults can't write as good as that, and I thought he was like 40!

The books great, everything is clearly written, and I am going to recommend this to everyone that I know!!
And I will say it again, this IS A MUST READ BOOK!!!! You must buy this book! Trust me, you won't regret it.

My name is Will Rogers and I am 34 years old. James and I have been good friends on the Internet since James was nine. He and I hang out at conferences and occasionally talk on the phone. I just read "Out to Get Jack" and it's a great book. I'm autistic myself, so I know how Jack must have felt. I loved how Jack saved his family from the fire near the end of the story and that the result was that everyone was nicer to Jack and that he and his devoted cousin Bobby were allowed to interact again. Not many adults can write as well as James can. His letters to me are just as professional. "Out to Get Jack" is now a bestseller and James deserves it. I have a book out too, called 'The Stonking Steps".

A well done comic book! Fantastic illustrations and a great little story line, that'll keep you til the end. I'm not super huge on comic books/graphic novels, but I did love this one (and not just b/c I'm partial to elephants, I promise)! And as the reviewer before me said, it is a good introduction to comics for kids. I don't have any children, but one day (far in the future) I look forward to sharing this touching story with them. For now I'll share it w/ other people and other people's children! ;o)

Path is an amazing read. I bought my copy from a local comic book store but saw it featured here and had to write a few words about it. Greg's artwork is first class, and the story will hold you right up till the very last revealing page. It's also a fab way to introduce youngsters to the comic book universe, I can't wait to share this with my kids when they are old enough. Buy it, you won't regret it!

Peace of Heart: Reflections on Choices in Daily Life is broken into 4 weeks each containing 7 days of reflections. Each week has its own focus: (1) Staying Rooted in God's Presence; (2) An Eternal Perspective; (3) The Peace of Charity; (4) Being at Peace with Oneself.

Father Foley draws from a wide knowledge of literature when he writes. Some representative authors are Shakespeare, St. Thomas Aquinas, Hans Kung, John Milton, William Wordsworth, Ken Blanchard (of the One Minute Manager), C.S. Lewis, Kathleen Norris and Cardinal Newman as well as many others. From his Carmelite tradition Father Foley quotes from, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross and St. Therese of Lisieux.

The first reflection references the title of the book and lays the foundation for all that follows. "The great principle of the interior life lies in peace of heart," writes De Caussade. "It must be preserved with such care that the moment it is in danger, everything else should be abandoned for its re-establishment...The reason for this is that peace and tranquility of spirit alone give the soul great strength to achieve all that God wills."

If our hearts are at peace we have a place where we can meet God in prayer. Each day the book provides the topic that can help lead us into this prayerful encounter. Although I think all of the reflections are notable, I was touched by week 4, day 6. "The next time that you are anxious, don't pray that the anxiety goes away but rather for the strength to bear it and to continue loving your neighbor in spite of it. If you do so, you will feel a peace beyond understanding because within the swirl of your anxiety you will become aware of a still point -- the presence of God"

I highly recommend this book. Buy one for yourself and extras to give your friends.

Subtitled Reflections on Choices in Daily Life, this new entry in the "7 x 4" series consists of 28 short meditations (one a day for 4 weeks). Marc Foley, a Carmelite priest, presents the material under four themes: staying rooted in God's presence, an eternal perspective, the peace of charity, and being at peace with oneself. Each individually titled entry covers one to two pages. Most contain a story or quotation that illustrates the theme and end with a question to ponder or a suggestion for a small action that might increase the odds of finding peace of heart, mind, and soul in the near term. One of my favorites, Where Will You Live Today? addresses the "endless stream of images and emotionally laden ideas that we cannot stop." Foley retells a Chinese proverb reminding us that while we cannot control birds (negative and anxious thoughts) who wish to fly over our heads, we can prevent them from "building nests in our hair." We choose our thoughts, he writes, and rather than brood, "we can gently focus our mind on God's Eternal Presence dwelling within us, realizing that we can never be alone, never separated from the One who loves us."

Like the earlier entries in the 7 x 4 series, this pocket-sized gem would make a wonderful gift for self or others.

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This is the greatest radiology book I have ever read, and probably the greatest medical textbook as well.

In this book the chapter about twins really stands out and has more to say in five short pages than most other literature on the subject. The difference is that where others see twins more or less as freaks of nature on whom one can test ones ideas about the nature-nurture-issue, Winnicott sees them as individual persons. Where others stress the obvious fact of their similarity, Winnicott stresses that twins are two different persons right from the outset and that being a twin has its advantages, but also its drawbacks for the necessary task of developing ones own personality. he observes that while most twins get along well enough, they often did not manage to distance themselves enough to really love each other. This is a thought-provoking piece.

Winnicott is so right on with his observations, and in this book his thoughts are accessible to anyone who is interested in learning about how children experience the world and grow into being a part of it. His tone is so compassionate that one just knows he must have been a wonderful therapist - and person. His ideas are easy to follow and he writes as if he is speaking to you, as a friend and a wise person.

This is a great book, an entertaining book, and an important book for anyone who dares to oppose political regimes. [Frustuated] Little Creep is a series of essays (illustrated!!) about Christopher Brodeur's foray into the dark underbelly of NYC politics. If you dare to oppose Giuliani, expect constant police harrassment and occasional jail time. Things are no different now, especially w/ the Bush dynasty in power. [Frustuated] Little Creep will both make you laugh and make you angry.

Perverted Little Creep is the organized, detailed and insightfully intelligent ramblings of fascinating, handsome and charismatic madman, Christopher X. Brodeur. Christopher's writing is funny, witty, personable, addictive and thoroughly honest. A little bit of background information on CXB - Christopher is a prolific and talented artist, writer and musician who lives in Manhattan. He ran for Mayor of NYC in 2001 with a bag over his head because he didn't want to be elected based on anything besides his ideas, which, by the way, are stellar. He was arrested for this 'stunt' and before he knew it was wrapped up in an ongoing battle of Chris vs. Giuliani and the NYPD which included illegal arrests, searches and treatment of his belongings and his person. (If you want to read more about him, go to his website - www.mayorbrodeur.com) Several of these accounts are detailed in his book, "Perverted Little Creep." He talks about being sent to Riker's Island, beating Giuliani (over and over again) in court, and proves that Giuliani was a bad man who did many bad things. I read his book in two days - I honestly couldn't put it down. I consider myself thoroughly politically ignorant but this book not only appeals to those interested in politics, it also appeals to artists, the working class, psychologists, sociologists, underdogs, anyone living in NYC, everyone who likes to read interesting writing, fans of Christopher's, and the list goes on, infinity, ad nauseum. After reading his book, I have better knowledge of the world around me and the city I live in (NYC). I am one of those people who likes to think everything is nicey nice, even when the facts point elsewhere. This book snapped me out of it a little. It said, "Hey, Jessica. Just because a man is wearing a business suit doesn't mean that he won't rape you." Buy and read this book, then when you are done, give it to a friend to read and tell them to pass it on. Thankfully, there are people like Christopher Brodeur who are fearless for those of us who are not.

Man was born on many planets. The highest order of Man lives on the doorstep to Heaven. On a planet called Juniper, only a few hundred years have passed since they entered intergalactic society. The Junipeans traverse the heavens in Lightstars, gargantuan fire-spewing spacecraft that leave a signature nuclear wake. When a mysterious series of events occurs on a nearby plant that may hold the key to a superior method of travel, they risk expulsion from intergalactic society, and send someone to find out what has happened. That planet is Earth. The year is 2024. From first page to last, The Players is science fiction at it's speculative, futuristic, galactic best.

Science fiction should transport the reader into a world that is wondrous and slightly familiar. Joseph Fullam's The Players does that, but with a twist.

(The main character) encounters all kinds of bizarre beings and problems, giving The Players a disturbing, surreal atmosphere. Fullam makes Earth seem more alien than the alien planets that are the typical science fiction fodder. He does this so well that it leaves the reader in a wide-eyed state of discomfort and awe. It is almost as if Dali wrote the last half of this novel through Fullam's hand, and it couldn't be any better.

The Players is a delightful treat in a genre that is often burdened with pretentious writers who lack storytelling skills. Fullam, on the other hand, gives his novel an oddly spiritual tone that begs for attention.

I first read "Warrant for X" 45 years ago and have read many hundreds of mysteries since. This is still one of the best "classic" British "who- dunnits" ever. It was the movie "39 Steps to Baker Street," I believe, starring Van Johnson -- but the book beats the movie by a mile. Pure enjoyment and hard to put down. The author is more famous for "The List of Adrian Messenger," but this is a better story, in my opinion, and it grabs you from the very beginning and doesn't let go.

In Philip MacDonald's world the butler just may have done it. I was watching a movie "23 Paces to Baker Street" (1956), about a blind man (Van Johnson) overhearing a kidnap and murder plot. The credits said based on a story by Philip MacDonald. The story turns out to be Warrant for X ASIN: 0394716604.
With a few differences the story was going paralleling the film then I recognized the name of Anthony Gethryn. It turns out that this book is part of a series that includes Colonel Gethryn. I have even seen another movie with him in it that was totally different from 23 paces but matched the book to a tee. The List of Adrian Messenger (1963) where George C. Scott plays Anthony Gethryn.
Naturally the book s more complex than the movie. And just incase you come in the middle of the series as I did; there is sufficient references to earlier novels to keep you from getting lost. The mystery will keep you and the edge of your seat and just as you think they have a handle on "the who, what and why," they are off and running again.