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This is an adorably illustrated book. I teach preschool and need a book with simple language and great pictures to get the point of the Thanksgiving season across - I think this one does a great job.

One Little, Two Little, Three Little Pilgrims is a delightful children's book for the very young. B.G. Hennessy's writing is clear-cut, and doesn't overreach, as many Thanksgiving books have a tendency to do. There is no mention of death, or the hardships the pilgrims endured. This is a pleasant story recommended to the 3 to 8 crowd, but I say children 2 to 5 are more likely to appreciate it. The illustrations are equally delightful, and bursting with color. The text is rhythmic, and entertaining. If you don't mind singing the Thanksgiving version in the shower, or when drifting off to sleep, then check it out. It's an addictive read, but very effective, and worth a look.

This book is a wonderful story for the preschool crowd. It is sung to the old Ten Little Indians, but is a little more multicultural. It shows(with very cute illustrations) the Pilgrim & Wampanoag Indian children ina positive yet accurate light, and also depicts the different foods that were eaten at the first thanksgiving.

"Explore. Engage your curiosity. Use your imagination. Keep an open mind and an open heart. The Tarot isn't just for answering everyday questions or telling fortunes; it is a beacon that shines light into the darkest recesses of your inner self and illuminates the vast realms that lie beyond the limits of the conscious mind." - From The Only Tarot Book You'll Ever Need

Written by New Age author Skye Alexander, The Only Tarot Book You'll Ever Need presents Tarot fundamentals in an engaging, immensely readable format. From suit explanations to numerology, color symbolism to court cards, this 184-page soft cover book published by Adams Media (2008) serves as an excellent introduction to Tarot.

The Only Tarot Book You'll Ever Need contains material adopted and abridged from The Everything® Tarot Book (2nd Edition 2006), also written by the author, providing the core tenets from that book delivered with tighter writing and a more accessible layout.

Here are some of the topics admirably covered by Ms. Alexander:

* Brief Tarot history
* Explanation of the Major and Minor Arcanas
* Thorough treatment of Tarot and universal symbolism
* Tracking reading progress with a journal
* Upright and reversed card meanings
* Grayscale reproductions of every Rider-Waite® card
* Numerous "Tricks of Tarot" sidebars, providing additional practical and esoteric insights
* Seven important spreads, including the Celtic Cross, Horoscope and Feng Shui Spreads
* Using Tarot for personal growth, meditation and contemplation
* Accessing intuition
* Traveling between the conscious and the unconscious with the cards
* Finding the right Tarot deck and creating your own

Even for experienced Tarot enthusiasts, The Only Tarot Book You'll Ever Need offers interesting tidbits about the cards. For example:

* "The Emperor is related to Zeus, the father-god of the Greek pantheon. The Romans called him Jupiter; the Norse called him Thor. All these deities were known for throwing thunderbolts, or lightning. In some decks The Emperor carries lightning instead of the ankh."

* "A spiritual teacher whose task is to connect the world of humans with that of the gods, to forge a link between the material and spiritual worlds, The Hierophant is a pontifex, an ancient word that meant maker of bridges, and that is used to designate a priest."

* "The Wheel of Fortune is linked to the three Fates. One spins the thread of life, the second weaves it, and the third cuts it. Thus, The Wheel of Fortune is a reminder of the mysterious cycle of life, death, and rebirth and of the invisible forces that measure them out to each of us."

* "The world temperance is derived from the Latin temperare, which means to moderate, blend, or mix together harmoniously. Interestingly, this card was earlier named Time, which is a key to its underlying message."

Concise, uncomplicated and affordable (it retails for under $10!), The Only Tarot Book You'll Ever Need provides a solid foundation for those wanting to dip their toes in the deep waters of Tarot but aren't quite sure where to start, as well as offering seasoned Tarotists a few fresh perspectives to consider and apply.

-- Janet Boyer, author of The Back in Time Tarot Book: Picture the Past, Experience the Cards, Understand the Present

This was one of the first books I ordered to re learn the Tarot. This book is small ,fits nicely in your hand and packs a big punch! Don't be fooled by it's size!! It has it all!! So basic but yet so very very complete! If you are just learning I recommend getting the Rider deck and this book and head out to your favorite reading spot with a cup of your favorite drink and enjoy!!

When I ordered this book I never dreamed what a Gem
I'd be receiving - This book totally fits the cards
I've drawn thus far - I love the layout of the book
and what the Author did with it
I'd recommend this to anyone who works with Tarot
I would definitely buy more from this Author
A++++++++++++++

The ideas in this book are not easy to reject. It is clearly written by an expert whose aim is to share knowledge rather than seek out acolytes. In every chapter there is a revelation, which all fuse together to support the mother of all conspiracy theories! You will definitely not be disappointed...

I have never read a book that synthesises, in such an illuminating manner, key ideas from all the major spiritual, scientific and philosophical establishments. By doing so, Christian von Nidda has come up with a unifying theory that is as relevant today as it was to those enlightened individuals of the past who inspired the great civilisations. Big issues are tackled in this book, which is why only the biggest minds will be able to appreciate them.

Finally a book that delves into the mysteries that actually digs up something worth getting excited about. Too many authors exaggerate and sensationalise their own poorly researched suppositions. Here is a book that cuts to the chase. Unfortunately, like all masterpieces, this one might go undiscovered for some time.

Peacocks is a great book presented by Wayne B. (Whom I've had the pleasure of talking to, learning from, and been a student of).

This book details out how suburban gay culture co-exists and the habits and behaviors as well as the background of how and why things happen the way they do.

It's a very fast read and is written with a general audience in mind. Another great book from a Missouri author!

I have been priviledged enough to learn directly under Mr. Brekhus, and read this book while in his honors sociology class. Mr. Brekhus is an odd guy, but shares a widespread amount of knowledge in a number of subject matters. Reading his book has not only given me a deeper insight to homosexuals living in suburban areas, but also a closer look at Mr. Brekhus himself, a heterosexual living in a suburban area.

While there has been a marked increase in the visibility of gay men in popular culture, from music to television to film, the portrayals often focus exclusively on one particular aspect of gay life in America; the urban gay male who openly displays many of the traits of speech, dress and mannerism that have come to denote "gayness" in modern society. By the same token, much of the body of queer studies has revolved these urban enclaves of gay men, who live in distinct and separate communities from the "straight" world.

What Brekhus has done, very effectively, in this book is expose the world of a very different gay America, that of the suburban gay male. The peacocks, chameleons and centaurs referred to in the title denote three broad categories of gay men and the way in which they choose to live their lives. Peacocks are used as a reference point to begin discussion. They are those seen as "typically gay" in much of America, living in enclaves in urban centers and viewing gay or queer as a noun, something they are at an essential level. Chameleons treat gay as more of a verb and are sometimes referred to as "lifestyle commuters." They live in predominantly straight suburban areas and blend in with the local culture, traveling elsewhere to "be gay." This may include weekend trips to the city or further removed events where gay men gather. Their behavior is very different in environments where they are surrounded by other gay men than it is in their suburban communities. For centaurs, gay is an adjective, one of many which describe them and perhaps not terribly important in the overall scheme of things. They might see themselves for example, as a white suburban accountant, active in their local community, who also happens to be gay.

What I find most refreshing about this book is the way in which it breaks beyond the boundaries of the urban gay community, to explore a suburban gay life you don't hear much about, while still recognizing the significance of the interrelation between these worlds. Brekhus explores both the intersections of and conflicts between people who share one particular trait in common, but choose to express it in very different ways. I think it will be an eye-opening read for those who see gay culture as monolithic. This books helps open a window on the sometimes conflictual question of what it means to be gay in America and offers some valuable insights. I was particularly impressed with the way in which the author manages to communicate the opinions and attitudes of the individuals he interviewed in the writing of this book. This, like any good work of sociology, benefits from conveying the humanity of the subjects.

I highly recommend this book for anyone seeking a broader understanding of gay culture.

Back at the end of 2004 I was trying to find a new book as a birthday gift for a mentor. I desired something...different, a reading that was pregnant with life. A young man whom I had previously discipled when I was a campus minister was working for Destiny Image Publishers as an editor. He mentioned during the course of a phone conversation a book that was creating quite a stir within the office. This piqued my interest. It was Praying Faith by Dr. Tom Dooley. Within a few days I purchased the book intending to send it via mail as a birthday gift to my precious mentor.

The book never made the journey.

Once I sat down and started reading it, I couldn't put it down. Tom is a great writer, integrating sound biblical principles with excellent real life examples and scenarios. He is liberal in using stories from his own life that are insightful into both the content of the book, but also into the author himself. Those are the kind of books I enjoy the most.

This is a great book I would recommend as a gift to a book lover who has "read everything out there" because it has a different angle that is refreshing. And Tom doesn't shy away from butchering sacred cows that impede true spiritual growth in Christ. I can attest to this from my own experience with him as I've watched him minister and through my interactions with him.

I must also add that Tom is a man of great gifting, but more importantly, of exceedingly great character. He's a person I trust. Hence, I highly recommend his book, Praying Faith!

I've read this book, but more importantly I know this man personally. He is a true man of Heaven. I've had the opportunity of watching this man live for several years now and I even went on an overseas trip to England with him. There are few in the earth that live out what they believe as passionately as Tom Dooley. This book is perfect for the man or woman that has a sense that "God is bigger than they told me." I recommend reading this book if you are ready to advance to next level in faith/obedience. In this book Dooley really challenges us to live our lives to JESUS' fullest potential. Blessings!

I really enjoyed reading this book! It brings to light areas of Christianity that have unfortunately become obsolete in "neo-Christian society." I only wish more Christian authors and ministers were bold enough to follow suit!

Highly recommended book for Floridians, it's helpful and easy to understand even if you don't have a green thumb.

Much has been said and written about how television raised the veil on Jim Crow - for example, the fact that stark images of police brutality against African Americans were broadcast into homes around the nation. But before television, Americans connected with the world via radio, and Jim Crow lacked the power to segregate what came over the airwaves.

Ward explores the myriad ways network and local radio were used to advance the cause of Civil Rights and racial uplift, from obvious uses such as announcements of protests and rallies, to more subtle image enhancing programs such as "homemaker shows" (which might have served double duty by helping to create the collective female consciousness so crucial to the movement.)

Ward neither presents nor defends a monolithic image of black vs white radio owners, producers, on-air personalities or even consumers. Throughout the book, in various towns and sometimes even at the same station, we meet some professionals of both races dedicated to the cause, and others dedicated to the bottom line. We meet listeners who are tuning in for news of the struggle and others who just want to be entertained. Sometimes they got both at the same time.

It's rare to find a book which is both exhaustively researched AND enjoyable to read. I can obviously recommend it to anyone interested in African American Studies but I go a step further and recommend it to "old time radio" buffs as well. As one with an interest in both areas, I feel like I got 2 books for the price of one!

Get source of information, clearly laid out with lots of photos.
Well worth having as a reference source for Florida gardening.

There are lots of books on reading with your kids, but this one has many good suggestions which are easy to implement. Really Reading helps you rethink the way you spend the time spent reading with your kids and helps you use the time more productively. Well worth the money!

This book offers many useful, light-hearted ideas that help make most out of the time parents spend reading with their children.

This handy little book dispenses with jargon and explains how to get the most out of reading with children. It shows you how to encourage kids to become active readers -- readers who think ahead, figure out unfamiliar vocabulary, use their imagination and look beyond the literal meaning of a story to its broader implications.

This book has valuable suggestions for parents and grandparents and teachers of very young readers (and listeners), and older, more sophisticated readers, too. Plus, reading Really Reading! is not a major undertaking; you can read it in an afternoon and use its techniques with your kids that evening!

I've found that my kids enjoy the time we spend reading together more now that I'm using the things I learned from this book; and I'm enjoying reading with them more, too.

An excellent bare-bones resume book that gave me a lot of ideas of different ways to format my resume to attract attention.

This book will help you write a cover letter and resume that will get you in the door. The rest is up to you. There are examples of both good and bad resumes along with a realistic step by step guide to building a resume. This book is good for a first time resume writer, but it is especially good for someone who hasn't been on the job market in awhile. You will be able to send your resume out with confidence.

An absolutely outstanding book. Cuts through the bull and presents its information clearly and concisely. The examples are top notch. This book is easily worth 3 times what it cost me. Thanks!

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I found all the CDs on this set to be extremely helpful. The exercises were easy to follow and really helped me to begin to develop a better mind/body/spirit connection.

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I have been fortunate enough to attend several of Robert Morgen's Meditation seminars, and found them to be truly empowering sessions.

I picked up the CD set last week, and was blown away. Sound quality is amazing, and Robert's rich voice really adds to the directed meditations. There's a "real world" feeling to Robert Morgen's set that is missing in a lot of the other meditation CDs available. Those often seem to be the host just reading into a microphone while playing canned environmental tracks.

The techniques are simple, free of cultural or religious flavor, and build on each other to develop a full TM experience.

I also found time management on the CD's to be well thought out, letting me listen while driving or during shorter break periods.

This collection of the late Richard Salant's letters and memoirs shows that the former CBS News president -- with his strong sense of justice, fairness and intelligence -- deserves to be just as much a legend to the public as the men and women who worked for him.

Throughout the Vietnam and Watergate era of the 60s and 70s, the lawyer-turned-news executive was credited with standing up for his news people in conflicts with the government and business interests. In this volume of memoirs, organized very well by Susan and Bill Buzenberg, readers also see that he was just as tough with his own staff when it came to issues of balance and accuracy.

Readers will also be intrigued by Salant's explanation of why he approved "60 Minutes" several years after it was proposed; his written battle of wits with Charles Crutchfield, the conservative chief executive of a CBS Television affiliate;
why he didn't like music on CBS news shows; and why he felt himself a stranger in strange lands during his post-CBS years at NBC and the National News Council.

This book will be enjoyed by those interested in the issues behind newsgathering. And even though the business has changed markedly (to many, for the worse) since Salant's days, the Salant memoirs show the intelligence, thought and love of humanity he brought to his work -- qualities that are always needed in the exercise of news judgement.

It's been a quarter century after Dick Salant's left the stage of broadcast journalism. But thanks to this excellent book, his wisdom and intellect can benefit generations of young journalists.

I had to read this book for a Media Ethics class and I must say that it was one of my favourite books! Salant teaches readers about the workings of a newsroom and the struggle to do what is right with the news through funny annecdotes and interesting stories. Any aspiring journalist MUST read this, and anyone just looking for a good biography would do well to read this. (Actually, EVERYONE should read this as journalism and the media are a strong presence in all our lives, and this is a fun way to learn more about it.)

The Buzenbergs have captured the essence of a unique man of principle. Using Salant's voluminous archives, this book is a fascinating trip through an era that established high standards in broadcast journalism. The book raises issues and questions which are at the heart of today's journalism. Household names Cronkite, Rather, Brokaw, Jennings, Sevareid are the characters in the tale of how the premiere broadcast news organization came to be - what and who held it together - and the inside view of a corporation struggling with its identity. The players were giants in a land that has more recently turned into a universe of pygmies. You don't have to be a news junkie to enjoy and learn from this book - you just have to ask yourself: "if I see one more Monica Lewinsky story"...I won't take it anymore! Good reading.

Peter Herford