Future Books

As my parents aged and needed more assistance to help them cope with life's daily issues, all of us who loved them wanted to help them to be comforatable and happy. We cared. Often, however, we did not know how to be helpful. Sometimes our well-intended words or deeds were not helpful. This wonderful book, helps us to think about those who will care for us. Now is the time for us to let them know, while we are well-enough and clear enough to put our future needs and wants into words. If we care about those who will care for us, we will help them today so that they can be helpful tomorrow.

Please read WHO CARES by Dee Marrella as soon as you can, particularly if you are now
happy and healthy . . . it is a step-by-step handbook, in which
you get to provide your future caregivers with information about
your needs and wishes.

Whether you like it or not, most of us will need assistance
some time in our life . . . this book gives you the opportunity
to decide what you want, as opposed to having somebody
else make these decisions for you.

It should be completed by those living alone in cities away
from family, adults with children, older adults before serious
illness, and anyone in the early stages of Alzheimer's
or other serious and other potentially fatal diseases.

WHO CARES will show you how to actually write a letter
to your future caregivers and what to include in it . . . I liked
the many suggestions it gave, including the one to give
providers information on what you both like (including ice
cream!) and dislike . . . instructions are even given on how
to share what you have learned in life.

There were many useful tidbits of information I gained from
reading this book; among them:

* When you come to visit, please don't tell me you can't stay
very long. That tells me that you are there because of obligation.
Truthfully, in that case, I would rather you stay away and get
whatever is rushing you out of the way. Just come and see me when
you can spend quality time holding my hand, talking to me seeing
that I am okay. I say all of the above with love and understanding--not
with anger.

* In large decisions in life, decide what is in your heart. Do not just
think with your head.

* Do not do anything you would not be proud to have your children
do in the future. They are watching

* Never measure what you do for each other. Give with your whole
heart when a family member is in need.

Lastly, there's this idea that I wished I had thought of when my
mother-in-law was alive:

* Leave a few dollars to that a pizza can be ordered or some
other special treat. (Some patients met as a group and did this
weekly in the nursing home.)

THIS BOOK HAS BEEN WRITTEN FROM THE HEART, A TRUE TO LIFE EXPERIENCE INVOLVING A LOVING WOMEN WITH HER AGING MOTHER..
THIS BOOK IS A MUST FOR WOMEN AND ALSO MEN OVER THE AGE OF 40....
IT WILL RELEIVE YOUR MIND AND LIGHTEN YOUR HEART..AS A WOMEN OVER 65 YEARS, I WISH THIS BOOK WAS WRITTEN WHEN MY PARENTS WERE ALIVE...THANK YOU DEE, YOU HAVE WRITTEN A DIARY TO HELP ALL OF THE CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS OF THE WORLD A BETTER WAY TO HANDLE A UNPLEASANT SITUATION WE ALL HAVE TO EXPERIENCE...

This book explains the concepts of "Who, what, where, why, when" simply and directly. It is a captivating little book that my children enjoyed and asked for over and over. It is helpful for kids who have a speech and language deficit, problems processing information, or just for young kids who don't understand the difference in these words. This book is highly recommended for children who are on the autism spectrum.

We read this to every neighborhood child who comes to our house! It has also become a favorite baby shower gift and birthday party gift. The illustrations keep even the most distractable child's attention and the story is great! There are at least two others in the series!

This is a very cute story of a boy searching for his shoe. It is so much fun that kids wont even realize they might be learning something. This book finds a creative way to help kids get the concepts of who, what, when and where.

As an author myself, I highly recommend that you purchase this book. "Worlds in Collision" is an enlightening resource, towards the realization of European Cultural will towards domination, etc. I got my copy.
Author. "Knowledge For Tomorrow" Quinton D. Crawford

1. Edmund Burke said, "No passion so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of acting and reasoning as fear"
2. The terrorist had beliefs that gave their lives meaning though what those beliefs were remain contested, theoretically, psychologically, and politically.
3. Some security measures should be taken, for many terrorist are beyond both appeasement and deterrence, but if terrorism is simply matched by escalating violence, then fear will be sovereign in world affairs, and the terrorist will have won some sort of victory.
4. In traditional war, victory is assured by the occupying of ground; in a global war against terrorism not only has territory to be occupied in some sense globally, but also hearts and minds have to be won over.
5. Terror networks need more than weapons: they also need bases, and this is why the US used force against the Taliban government that maintained a close alliance with al-Qaeda.
6. The Caspian sea has become a new vision of a new Saudi Arabia.
7. 9/11 and the global war on terror has not fundamentally altered the dynamic interplay and territoriality and transnationalism.
8. The worlds of force and law collide in ways that are comparable to terror and dialogue. One difference is that the terrorist are always unlawful and there are times when force may be used to disarm and defeat the terrorist. The great danger is that fighting terrorism might provoke ruthless behaviors that represent some sort of victory for the terrorist. The prevent a slide into unlawful violence, a number of condition must be met: 1. all pacific forms must be address to find resolution 2. there must be no doubt about the justice of the cause 3. those responsible for the conduct of the war must act within the restraints established by the laws of war.
9. Terrorism is a method of political action that uses violence against civilians and civilian infrastructure in order to influence behaviour, to inflict punishment or to exact revenge. The goal is to make the target group afraid of tomorrow and each other. Terrorism is an act, not an ideology.
10. One of the tragic paradoxes of the twentieth century is that those states which have most closely self-identified with the path of enlightenment have committed acts of barbarism that no modern terrorist group has yet been able to match.
11. Poverty is the state that causes terrorist to act. In and ideal polity, political action is based on dialogue, one which participants rationally seek to persuade other of the universal validity of their moral beliefs.
12. Terrorism is an abberation without long term disruption.

The horrors of September 11th 2001 have resulted in terrorism and political violence as an area of study becoming increasingly topical. In terms of publishing output this has been a mixed blessing. The area has become "fashionable" but quantity has not always been matched by quality. The past year has, quite frankly, seen a lot of rubbish published - from both ends of the political spectrum.

This book goes some way towards redressing the balance. It is essentially a series of essays by various academics on various aspects of the "War on Terrorism". There is something for everyone here. You will almost certainly find something you agree with, but equally you will doubtless find something that will infuriate you! The book purposely draws on academics with unashamedly differing world views (many of whom are EXTREMELY distinguished - a real A list bunch). A chapter by the Marxists' favourite Noam Chomsky shares space with a chapter by the British uber-realist Colin Gray and another by that master of fair and balanced analysis, Lawrence Freedman (why has John Keegan got a knighthood when Freedman hasn't?). Kenneth Waltz and Robert O'Keohane both feature, as do half the International Politics department of Aberystwith University. You really would be hard pressed to find work by so many quality people in one place elsewhere.

There's somebody for everybody here - corny but true. These are the people who have been setting the standards for the debate - not the left wing editorials of the European press and the right wing columnists in the American print media that both sides seem to get so worked up about these days.

If you're interested in the debate on the "War on Terror" post September 11th, this book deserves to be on your shelves.

We had several family members who were trying to decide whether to undergo genetic testing. We were intimidated by the complexity of the subject. This book was a life-saver! It explained things in clear, simple language and raised questions that we hadn't even thought of. I can't recommend it highly enough. It's not just for people who are religious, but for anyone who is trying to figure out what to do about genetic testing.

This is a really useful book for those who are considering genetic testing or those just interested in it and wanting to learn more about our genes and our choices. It looks at the real choices that people face, using a question-and-answer format. It also provides actual cases to help readers figure out what could be the best thing to do in difficult situations in which decisions about genetics cannot be avoided. I can see why noted reviewers call it the best comprehensive book in print on ethics, genetics, and the Christian faith.

One of the few book on genetic testing presented in every day language for the average non-scientific reader. This book deals with the most asked questions and fears of those trying to cope with new opportunities to know our genetic future The limitations as well as advantages and detrimental efects of testing are clearly presented. A must read for persons considering testing. Presents moral, ethical and scientific viewpoints.The secular problems of insurance discrimation are also raised and counsel offered.

I am rarely able to take time to write amazon book reviews, but this is one of the few cases in which I am compelled to make the effort.

Having developed somewhat of a fetish for this author's prose after having read her first cult novel, I (HEART) LORD BUDDHA, which is now probably as near and dear to my heart as Ami Sakurai's INNOCENT WORLD, I could not help but feel the slightest bit afraid that I would compare this latest book to the other, like two lovers, and somehow find something wanting. To my relief, my expectations were vastly exceeded. I was even surprised by some of the twists and turns this plot takes. This is NOT your average revenge tale. It is refreshingly modern, original, thoughtful, and ultra-cool. Edgy and addictive, it stays in the system long after the pages stop.

This author is a talent to be reckoned with. My only complaint is that I am impatient for her next manifestation.

This last book by Hillary Raphael is truly her best. Dark, sexy, very New York. The story is crazy cool, the characters weirdly believable, the style minimalist and lucid - like a piece of calligraphy. It flows. I couldn't put it down. I couldn't get Jimena and her world out of my head. Absolutely a must read for anyone with a taste for highly sophisticated suspence.

This is Raphael's best book. Edgy, sexy, and gripping, it is as original as her other stuff, only way more readable. This would make an incredible movie.

I LOVE this series! I was looking for some chapter books to read aloud to my 7 year old son, who isn't quite as motivated to read as I would like him to be (do all moms say this??), and I stumbled across this series. Funny, funny stuff. He loves the plots, is really intrigued, and can't wait to read every night. Only issue is that he gets so excited for these books right before bedtime that it's hard to get him to settle back down. Well-written and just plain fun to read. Suddenly my son realizes that books can be lots-o-fun!

I was a little hesitant that my daughter wouldn't go for a book like this, but she took to it like white on rice. The book does a deft job balancing spookiness and humor - the end result is a fun read.

My daughter liked the first two books in this series so much, I read them too.
This book is not at all what I expected, but I liked it as well.
Our Humble Yet Rather Desperate Narrator takes us on a journey with Pretty, Freekin, and Scary back to Franklin/Freekin's hometown, where no questions can be asked (a fact that led to Franklin's premature, mysterious death).
This is a story that has to be read to be believed.
We would also like to petition the International Order of Narrators to apologize to and welcome back Chris P. Flesh to their order -- and while they're at it, give Chris a nice plaque AND a shiny medal.

When I got to the story entitled "F is for Fornophilia" I had to put the book down for a moment and just wait until I could go on. In this story, the fetish subculture that likes to make furniture out of human beings is illustrated by a woman who claims "I am a lamp" as she is standing, sweating, with a lampshade on her head.

This isn't pro-porn, and it's not anti-porn, and it itself is not porn. What, in point of fact, is it? It's nothing I've ever seen before - honest. It's funny and horrifying, sexual and sterile, smart and blunt... if this could please become a new genre, I'll add a bookshelf to my wall for it.

Definitely the most interesting read this year. I read it for the insane sex, but I loved it for the insane humor.

I got Breslin's name from a blurb on the back of J Eric Miller's "Animal Rights and Pornography" and so got this book. "You're a Bad Man, Aren't You?" is a terrific collection. The stories are edgy but literate, and together they form a wonderful whole. I read more about Ms Breslin online, and she's quite interesting. I hope for an opportunity to read her novel on the porn industry when it's published.

The author, whom I saw once on Politically Incorrect, has a great knack for taking unexpected turns when you least expect it. What I thought was going to be a straight-forward book of dirty tales turns out to be a strangely heartfelt but still disturbing journey. I only hope to read more of her work in the near future.

Highly recommended reading (especially for new parents), Your Baby Treasures: Time Capsule by author Janet E. Reinhold is an explorative guide to the preservation of a parents cherished baby items. In the pages of Your Baby Treasures, the reader will find why some papers crumble over time and others stay nice; what makes a photo fade and what you can do to save it; how to keep baby clothes nice for years; why you can store a lock of hair but not a piece of cake; why many things need proper enclosures when stored together; what to consider when storing electronic media.

Making a Time Capsule is truly a work of art, and who better to serve as Muse than your own baby-child?!!!

And I love my old baby stuff, don't you? Even in old photographs, I see the old patterns of blankets and flooring, old toys, old books, etc., and part of me is comforted. I love to look at these simple things, and remember being a baby. ;-) It's amazing how visceral and instinctive the memories can be, too. Later on down the line, not only will your grown-up child be thrilled and tickled, but your child's family and friends will recall their own childhood memories, too, as the capsule is opened and enjoyed.

Anyway, it's really interesting to read in this VERY READABLE BOOK about different materials and how long they last. I think my favorite section is "Choosing Baby's Items." I love the ideas...they are so creative!

I think the "Letters for the Future" ideas are so very sweet....and really really precious, especially if the parent might not be alive when the adult child opens the capsule. I think any parent would be giving their child a very beautiful gift to do this.

The Geneology section is also very interesting and gives me some ideas to trace my own and my husband's family tree.

All-in-all, a practical, easy-to-read, inspiring, and spunky little book that will guarantee the memories you save will be cherished and passed down to future generations.

Not only did I thoroughly enjoy reading this book, but I came away with a wealth of ideas for creating a time capsule for baby. I also found myself full of enthusiasm and confident that I now possess all of the knowledge required for successful completion of the project. I can strike out on my own in search of the correct materials to preserve my memories, now that I know exactly what I am loking for, or I can choose simply to order the materials individually or in "kit" form by using the order form in the back of the book.

I was hooked into reading the rest of the book when it began by explaining why I might want to make a time capsule in the first place. Then, without the use of confusing technical jargon, it clearly covers every aspect of time capsule creation from the memory selection process to the proper paper, ink, and preservation materials to use. There is a wonderful chapter on genealogy that provides just enough information to cover that important aspect of baby's life for inclusion in the time capsule.

This project could be undertaken by the parents OR grandparents of the baby. At the agreed-upon time of opening (twenty years is suggested), the "baby," who is now all grown up, is ceremonially presented with a wonderful gift of exquisitely preserved artifacts from the first year of his/her life. It is a gift of memory for the parents, but for the grown-up child, it is a gift of actually feeling, for the first time, what his/her first year of life must have been like--right down to world events that were occurring at the time. There can be no experience to compare with the unique chance to travel back in time and this book is the only ticket you need. It's well worth the price!

This review was previously published on MerlianNews.com, and is written by Cheryl Shainmark

Your Future in a Coffee Cup is a true gem - small, brilliant, and evocative of history, storytelling and romance - everything you could ask for in a book. The author, Sahar Huneidi, is a gifted psychic and intuitive who has helped numerous people over the years with her readings and teachings. Her talents include divining in a variety of ways, among them, through the medium of coffee grounds.

The history of coffee, where it came from and how it entered the Western world is entertaining enough, but when you include the many generations of soothsayers (mostly women) and the oral traditions for scrying that they passed on, you begin to get a feel for the romance of this tradition. The author is a decendant of one of the four great Sufi Masters, Abdul Kader Al Gilani. With Your Future in a Coffee Cup, Ms. Huneidi invites us to join this tradition and gives us the tools and instruction to do it.

The illustrations and the lay-out of the book are excellent. The author shares actual readings she has done with her clients, along with photographs of the cups of coffee grounds she is scanning for the divination. The readings are fascinating, as is Ms. Huneidi's talent and creativity for intuiting the story behind them - what has happened, what is really on the mind of the enquirer, and what the future holds for that person.

Along the way the author offers exercises for the reader to expand his or her own talents for fortune-telling. The combination of instruction and following actual readings really works - this book really delivers! What looks like just a cup of mud in the beginning unfolds to reveal a wealth of symbol and meaning by the end. Sometimes the symbols jump out at you, other times some imagination and creativity is required, but that's the fun and intuitive part of it. The author mentions that this is a popular tradition in many countries - Greece, Turkey, India, the Middle East and Russia among them--and she will often give a different culture's interpretation of the same symbol. Interestingly enough, she notes that women of different cultures who read the same cup will note and interpret completely different symbols, and yet come up with similar fortunes.

For a slim book, there is a wealth of information and inspiration packed in Your Future in a Coffee Cup. The average reader will finish it and want to run out and start grinding their own coffee right away! And if, as the author says, there is power in the ability to foresee the future - to know what is coming or how to make different choices - then there is a great amount of power in this book that will get you there.

This is a superb book. I'm sure that the book will soon become a classic and the new, raised standard for the books from esotheric field. The book is filled with common sense, clear case studies and fantastic glossary of symbols. No hidden extras nor unnecessary mistification of the subject. I warmly recommend the book to lay persons and/or professionalls alike In one word-Bravo Mrs Huneidi!

It's one thing to have a psychic reading or to go to a coffeehouse for some spiritual guidance, but it is totally empowering and private to be able to read your own coffee grounds. This book and coffee set makes the best gift I have ever given anyone. Every person I have bought it for just raves about it and wants to know where to get it! It's absolutely the most fun I have ever had with a cup of coffee. I actually had a coffee reading party and bought one kit for everyone who attended, so we could all sit together, have our coffee and read our grounds together. It was so empowering and so much fun - move over lingerie parties! This is the absolute best gift for a bridal shower, and everyone will want a turn. And the cup and saucer that is included is beautiful and makes you feel as though you are part of a long history. I can't recommend this unusual book enough!

As a parent of two teenagers, I came to realize that I had nurtured every aspect of their development, except in the area of employability. YOUR KIDS-THEIR FUTURE guides parents in working with their children to pursue the best matched career for their financial future. Easy-to-follow steps and humour add to the enjoyment of this valuable book. I am sure that you will find going through this process with your teenager a very rewarding experience indeed!

YOUR KIDS - THEIR FUTURE should be at the top of the "Required Reading List" for parents. Written in a down-to-earth, easy-to-understand language, this witty little treasure covers everything from financial aid for college, hot careers, military training, apprenticeships, salaries, and job requirements to vital questions for the college tour, employer, or military recruiter. The book provides an outline and employment data which make the overwhelming task of choosing a career as easy and simple as 1, 2, 3. If you have a teenager or if you work with young people, this book is a MUST!

This book is a practical and easy to use resource for parents of students beginning in grade nine. Parents wishing to became acively involved in helping their children make wise decisions regarding career choices will be able to positively affect this process. I plan to use this book when dealing with parents and students in career planning.