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My oldest daughter gave this book to her sister when she was very young and they both have loved having it read to them and later reading it for themselves, using it for school projects, etc. Now I have a great-grandson and want to give him a copy of this wonderful book.

I loved this book as a child. Unfortunately my copy was lost, but a family member who had received the same book gave hers to my son. Reading through the book has brought back many happy memories-- I hadn't looked at the illustrations or read many of the stories in over 20 years, but I still remember them. I look forward to years of reading this book with my son and am thrilled the book is still available so that I can buy it for friends and family.

I have become the keeper of the family copy of this wonderful book. It is filled with some of the greatest fables and stories that you'll want to share with your child. I'm trying to find a new copy for my daughter to keep for the rest of her life. Meanwhile, I'm going to have the one we have rebound. < a native New Englander >

I loved this book so much as a child (of the 1970's) that I had the foresight to save it for my own children. It is one of three books I saved, the other two being "A Child's Garden of Verse" by Robert Louis Stevenson, and D'aulaire's "Greek Myths". These are classic stories that have not been softened and dumbed down or made politically correct like so many modern children's books. They really pack a punch and evoke thought, and the illustrations are gorgeous.

This book was given to my mother by my great aunt when I was 2 1/2 years old (my sisters were 1 and 5). We have fought over it ever since. I have been unable to find it for years (my mother kept the original copy and it is now a favorite of her grandchildren). I was fortunate enough to obtain a copy from a used books dealer in New Hampshire last year. I am ordering two from Amazon.com so that I can surprise my sisters at Christmas (amen!). With everything from Aesop to Wordsworth, and stories, poems and songs from Mother Goose to Rudyard Kipling, there is someting in this book for any child of any age. These are the classic tales of Peter Pan, Winne The Pooh, The Velveteen Rabbit, Heidi and Gulliver, to mention a few. My mother would read aloud from this book every night - "The Goops" on page 65 was a favorie poem and "Over in the Meadow" on page 101 was a favorite song - I know my mother enjoyed reading it equally as much as we girls. The illustrations are wonderful, and most are reproductions from the original books. Finding this book has meant finding a part of my childhood, and I'm sure anyone else who grows up with it will feel the same.

Si Klegg is a must read book for anyone intersted in the American Civil War. Esspecially those that are in the Cvil War Reenacting hooby. Although Si and his pard are fictional characters from company "Q". The stories and the time line are correct. Si and his pard go through the trials and tribulations of the common Civil War soldier and the reader will be able to take that information with other actual documented actions and events and apply them to what they do during living histories and demonstrations. If you are into the American Civil War this book is just as much as a must read as "Hardtack and Coffee".

I love the book Si Klegg and His Pard. It's Fantastic!

This is a very good book, much like Hardtack and Coffee, and it goes into details that John D. Billings did not cover. I give this 5 stars because it is a good insight on the camp life and more unknown things about the war for the Union. Late Lt. Col. WIlbur F. Hinman is an excellent writer with lots of humor and further insight.
I also would like to reccomend to the civil war buffs out there that they should buy it. This is a rare opportunity to buy a book that I looked for for 2 years! Never did I see it once and I was repeatedly told it was out of print and I would never find it. I never gave up my search and I decided (just for the heck of it), to search for it on amazon.com and I was amazed. One thousand thanks to Amazon.com. One cheer and a tiger for Corporal Si Klegg and his pard!!

EXCELLENT READ! ALTHOUGH A FICTIONAL CHARACTER; WE FOLLOW SI KLEGG AND HIS FRIEND SHORTY THROUGH HARD CAMPAIGNING, IN THE WESTERN THEATER. FROM HIS INITIAL ENLISTMENT IN AN INDIANA REGIMENT TO THE END OF THE WAR. THIS BOOK WAS INTERESTING AS WELL AS ENTERTAINING! IT IS OF NOTE THAT THIS NOVEL WAS WRITTEN BY A CIVIL WAR VETERAN. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. EXCELLENT.

Don't bring any expectations to this read. The less you expect... the more you will enjoy this "gem", written by an actual Civil War veteran, who served in the Ohio 65th Volunteer Infantry. Although the regiment in the story is fictitious and from Indiana instead of Ohio, its experiences, roughly follow the experiences of the author's factual regiment. The battles in the story, though purposely unnamed, will be identified by a knowlegeable reader as those fought by the Army of the Cumberland... including Stone's River, Chickamagua, Chatanooga and the Atlanta Campaign.

The book, as it's title states, is about the life of a volunteer soldier. And peppered throughout it's excellent narrative, is authentic, sincere and heartfelt dialogue. Dialogue, written in the style of the way the men spoke, with all the ye's, ter's and reckons included. It took a little while accustomising myself to it, but shortly afterwards, I enjoyed the dialogue so much that I started reading it out loud.

Josiah Klegg is a young, enthuisiastic and patriotic recruit, who is unwise in the ways of the army. And Shorty "his pard", whom Si meets shortly after enlisting (or 'listing as they call it) is a hardluck Huckleberry Finn character. Though having had a rough lot in life, Shorty is a quick thinker and wise to the ways of the world. The two of them are "stayers", and together, they travel the long hard (and often painful) path from inexperienced recruit to veteran soldier.

Their personalities play off each other wonderfully. Shorty tolerates Si, who is naive and never short for expressing an opinion. And Shorty, always faithful and yet slightly dower, is continually uplifted by Si's irrepressable enthusiam.

There is much in this story of interest for the Civil War buff, including detailed descriptions of marching (blisters and all), camp life, hospital scenes and actual combat. In the end, this story is about the bonds that tie men together. If it is at all possible to understand the feelings men had for each other, during that terrible interlude in American History, you'll get closest, reading this book.

Tony Cavalucci is a second generation NYPD police officer whose family life may be more hazardous than his job on the streets. As New Year's Eve approaches, the department ramps up for the crowds and the threats the Time's Square celebration always brings.

But the job isn't the only stressor on Tony's life. He has finally found the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with, and his dysfunctional family can't stand her or her four year old son. Christmas dinner is a disaster as his family, blind to their own hypocrisy, attacks Michele and her four-year old, illegitimate son. But through her eyes, he begins to see his family in a different light and doesn't like what he sees. But he can't totally walk away from his family either. Will they be able to reach a compromise, or will Tony continue to live alone in his small basement apartment?

That isn't the only complication in this hectic holiday week. His mother returns unexpectedly into his world. An alcoholic, she's shows up a changed woman. While at rehab, she made the decision to try to right some of the wrongs she'd committed while drinking. A recovering alcoholic himself, Tony begins to let her re-enter her life, in controlled amounts.

The Crossroads has a unique perspective. F.P. Lione brings the experience and the voice of a NYPD police officer to the writing, giving it a distinct feel and voice.

"The Crossroads" is the mesmerizing sequel to "The Deuce," written by husband and wife team F.P. Lione. It continues the story of NYPD cop Tony Cavalucci, struggling to apply his new found faith in God to his job and his relationships, especially those with his family.

Tony's week didn't start out well. Christmas Eve dinner with his family was horrible. They treated his new girlfriend, Michele, and her little boy Stevie so rudely it was hard for even Tony to believe. Tony can understand why Michele left upset. But he can only do so much, right? They're his family, and these destructive family gatherings are normal to him. But Michele doesn't want Stevie around that environment, and while she loves Tony, she puts a hold on their relationship so she can pray and think about what is best for her and Stevie.

Seeking God's wisdom and guidance is a brand new experience for Tony. But his partner Joe Fiore continues to help him, encouraging him to pray and pointing him to Bible verses that apply to the situations going on in his life. I appreciate the fact that the Lione's don't make Tony an "instant" Christian, automatically knowing all the right things to say and do now that he is a believer. He is still battling with past temptations. It's hard for him not to turn to old habits, such as drinking, when things get tough. But step by step we see Tony learn to view life, including his family relationships, with the new eyes that God is giving him.

Frank & Pam Lione have a rare talent of taking ordinary events and relationships we all relate to and making them so interesting you don't want to stop turning the page. It's also a realistic glimpse into the lives of NYPD's finest. While this book stands on its own and can certainly be read without reading "The Deuce" first, I think readers will enjoy the books more if they start at the beginning with Tony. I highly recommend the Midtown Blues series, and look forward to reading "The Skells," next in the series soon.

Tony Cavalucci has just helped arrest Santa Claus and The Grinch, and it only goes downhill from there on his busy midnight tour. Soon he's facing a machette-wielding bandit, just praying he won't have to shoot the guy. It's all in a night's work for this ten-year NYPD veteran whose story began in F.P. Lione's previous book, The Deuce.

The days before New Year's are busy ones in New York, where "The Crossroads of the World become the Center of the Universe as the eyes of the planet look to Times Square." It's also a chance for Tony to earn some overtime and he welcomes the diversion from his Italian family's disapproval of his girlfriend and her young son. When Christmas Eve dinner at his grandmother's becomes a near brawl as passionate family members verbally (and even physically) duke it out, Tony realizes he has to choose his loyalties fast--before he loses the only woman he's ever wanted to marry.

With his overtime detail of checking cars for bombs in the parking garages with his partner, Joe Fiore, there isn't much time for pondering his family troubles. It's fast and furious during the holidays in The City That Never Sleeps, and Tony wrestles more than once with hitting the bottle again. He's been sober for five months and he's proud of it, but the stresses are enough to stretch any guy to his breaking point. Will he have the strength to do what he knows is right or will he relapse into his old hard-living ways?

A brand new Christian, Tony refreshingly doesn't have it all together. He still smokes. He's still tempted to drink and look at women. But there is a difference in his life. He gets his job done, but with more compassion now. He helps a rookie cop the old-timers would've ostracized. He doesn't hate the perps like he used to. He's a work-in-progress, and he knows it, but he's truly making an effort to live out what he now believes. If The Deuce was all about Tony's journey toward God, The Crossroads is all about his struggle to live out his faith when life, and the people around him, go crazy.

As in The Deuce, you'll be treated to more cop lingo, like a "bus" for an ambulance, and "RMP" for Radio Motor Patrol vehicle, but I appreciated how the authors took even more care to explain unfamiliar terms, often including a definition in parentheses. And although Tony's often tedious directions of where he and Fiore travel on patrol (we drove down this street, then turned down that, then headed east on this) will probably be appreciated best by those familiar with New York City, it does give you the feel for their intimate knowledge of the streets.

Frank & Pam Lione aren't afraid to get down and dirty in their stark portrayal of a cop's life, but they never resort to anything gratuitous. The encounters Tony and Joe experience run the gamut: from the humorous (the bar-fight encounter of the men dressed as Santa and the Grinch), and the gruesome (pulling the personal effects off a dead man in a multiple car accident) to the downright bizarre (an eerie man who sleeps in a coffin). Here's a novel that reveals the true 411 of policework--it's not all chase scenes and gun battles.

Highly worth your time, The Crossroads is a story of reconciliation, consecration, and unforgettable extremes.

--Reviewed by C.J. Darlington for Infuze Magazine

Police drama lovers, this is your book! The husband and wife team of "F. P. Lione" (Frank and Pam) are back with THE CROSSROADS, the second installment in the "Midtown Blue" series and follow-up to THE DEUCE. If you haven't read the first novel, stop here and do so. Although this can be read as a stand-alone, you'll miss too much background. Plus, the first one is too good to miss.

The story opens as middle-aged single cop Tony Cavalucci and his New York City police department prepare for the chaos of New Year's Eve in Times Square. Since THE DEUCE, Tony hasn't had a drink for almost six months. His stalwart Christian partner, Joe Fiore, encourages him with scripture verses and pep talks. Tony is dating Michele, a teacher and unmarried mother of four-and-a-half year old Stevie. Although he's thinking about marriage, he's gotten her earrings rather than "the ring" for Christmas.

Tony's volatile extended family continues to give him trouble. "Hey, we put the fun in dysfunctional," says Tony to Joe. When Tony brings Michele and Stevie to his family Christmas get-together, things quickly disintegrate. Muses Tony, "Michele is always so tactful, she would never come out and say they were a bunch of psychopaths." As a result, Michele pulls back from the relationship, and Tony sees his family --- and how he interacts with them --- in a new light. In the process, he and his mother begin a reconciliation of sorts.

This second novel, like the first, still has some rough spots. The authors take care to explain some of the police lingo, but the explanations often feel intrusive and interfere with the flow of the story (a glossary might have served readers better). In some places, one wonders why an abbreviation was used at all (Tony talks about his RDO, then in parenthesis it says "regular day off." Why not just say it?) A consistent problem in both novels is that too many sentences begin consecutively with the same word or words and many of the sentences are the same length. There is also an overuse of the word "I." ("I unlocked the door... I tossed my keys... I had gotten a cell phone...) Although most readers won't consciously register these facts, they will likely find the writing choppy and repetitive in places.

Many things have improved since the first novel, including the mechanics of the characters and the more careful use of details that enhance, rather than bog down, the storyline. What remains the same is the Liones' terrific insider look at New York City and the day-to-day work of policemen working the streets. Both husband and wife are Italian American children of NYPD detectives, and Frank is a veteran of the New York Police Department.

The Liones' Italian-American heritage shows in the wonderful descriptions of food and of family get-togethers. Indeed, anyone reading the plethora of foodie details included here (the cops can't get a bagel without the Liones describing each flavor and topping) will feel compelled to fix a snack while they continue reading. However, beware: the "ick" factor is still in full play from book one. Some of the scenes include Tony helping an alcoholic repeatedly throw up buckets of blood, drunks wetting their pants in the police car, etc.

The Liones have a knack for using humor to leaven some of the darkness of police work, and several of the incidents are so bizarre you figure they must be real (the woman answering the door naked, the man dressed as a vampire in a coffin). I laughed out loud many times while reading, especially at the arrest of Santa Claus (drunk in a bar with The Grinch). The authors also excel at offering interesting, behind-the-scenes police factoids. I found the logistics of handling between 500,000 and a million people in Times Square for New Year's Eve fascinating --- who would have thought the deceptively simple gathering of so many folks on a holiday required such organization and careful handling?

Fans of THE DEUCE will be delighted with this second installment in the "Midtown Blue" series, which offers the same mix of humor, grit, and relationship tangles that made the first novel so interesting.

--- Reviewed by Cindy Crosby. Contact Cindy at (...)

The Crossroads courageously bridges the gap between Christianity and the contemporary culture. With hard-hitting drama and an emotionally charged plot, this book appeals to readers on several levels.

The realism of police work in New York City is captured with the concise writing and personal knowledge of the authors. There is a genuine sense of danger as the officers respond to calls in this precinct. Readers will be on the edge of their seats wondering how each encounter will end.

This second book in the series further explores the relationships between the characters and their family and friends. Tony Cavalucci has committed his life to Christ and now he is trying to live according to his new beliefs. However, there are some serious and long-standing emotional issues between himself and his divorced parents. Readers will watch this character grow in the knowledge of the Lord. It's noteworthy that the authors have portrayed Tony's spiritual development with a sense of realism. His growth as a Christian comes in small, natural steps that blend well with the rest of the novel.

Excellent writing and exceptional dialogue makes each page come alive. The life of a police officer is shown with a clarity that is impressive. The authors captured the fears and uncertainties that surround police work, but contrasted that with the absolute confidence believers have in the Lord. The gospel message is incorporated into the story with skill and sensitivity. Readers will understand the ability of biblical truths to answer today's problems. -- Joyce Handzo, Christian Book Previews.com

I've been using the OHS products for over a year now & really appreciated reading Dr. Shahani's explanations of how the product works & how it's manufacturer & processed to insure the highest potency & integrity.

GREAT explanations & laymans terms!

The insights into natural health in this book are backed by science yet are easy to understand. Get the truth about Pro-Biotics without the hype and you could change your health for the better and live a longer happier life.

A valuable intro into the role that gut health plays in overall health and prevention of illnesses. I found Dr. Shahani's book to be an important foundation to planning future health strategies for myself and my family.

Where can I buy DDS-1 acidophilus which sounds like the only acidophilus I should consider in starting these supplements?

Great stuff. I never thought of bacteria in this way. Makes complete sense for the whole family who I've now got eating acidophilus and yogurt regularly. When's the sequel coming out?

An extremely informative book,in a world where antibiotics
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This is the HOT Fantasy novel of the year! If you like adventure, you will love Dark Lord. This tale of war and romance takes you through the struggles of not just one, but many of the characters as they cope with facing a seemingly unstoppable foe. The insights into the characters is in depth and revealing in very direct as well as subliminal ways. The dialogue is believable, and entertaining. It is a book that will pull every emotional response from you, with each paragraph you read. A truely magnificent work! Hats off to Greywolf and Diana!

Have you heard of this author? Chances are you probably have not. However, if you are will to take a chance and read a few chapters of this epic fantasy, then I am positive you'll be swept up in the dramatic storline and dynamic characters. Tolkienesque in scope, it nonetheless manages to wrap things up in the space of one novel, something I greatly appreciated.

Having read quite a few fantasy novels/sagas over my lifetime, I can honestly say you've never read a tale quite like this. If you want a page turner that will keep you reading into the wee hours of the morning, then I heartily recommend Dark Lord.

General Greywolf leads a cast of "a thousand" intriguing and endearing creatures (mostly elves) in a war against the Evil Dark Lord who is set on invading the idyllic land of Tir-na-nog. When the charming Goddess Diana enters the scene, Greywolf looses his heart even as he wins battles. If you loved Flash Gordon, the movie, and enjoy mythology as much as romance, then let Dark Lord enchant you. I was highly entertained and found myself charmed by a certain Pegasus.

Dark Lord is wonderfully written! It kept me up way past my bedtime, and its been awhile since a book has done that to me! I'm definatly adding this book to my list of favorites! I can't wait until the next book comes out!

Readers of quality fantasy take note: Dark Lord, the new epic fantasy from iUniverse.com, is a sweeping adventure that contains in equal measures tragedy and triumph, treachery and justice, death and rebirth, villainy and heroism, magic and brute force, war and peace. Readers of Dark Lord will find themselves firmly engaged in a war between two worlds - between humans and the fey - but as in all such things the lines separating one from the other is often blurred. A sweeping back-story lifts this novel above others in its class, and treats the reader to a rich universe containing elves, dwarves, fearies, dragons, winged horses, gods and goddesses, and more.

David M. Roundtree (Greywolf the Wanderer) and Diana Sinclair (The Goddess Diana) write with an engaging and fast-paced style that grips you from the first paragraph and puts you inside the skin of the characters themselves. While kings and kingdoms fall you will experience the pain of death and the bitter-sweet uncertainty of budding love, the heat of hand-to-hand combat and the wonder of powerful magic, th pain of burying loved-ones and the joy of celebrating victory hard-won.

I recommend Dark Lord without reservation.

John Berkowitz, Publications Director and graphic designer and fantasy writer

Here's a young adult novel that holds up beautifully some 40 years later. If its period references place it in a particular time, its message is as fresh as ever. And if you ever had a song, or book, or film, or painting change your life, open up wider vistas to you, then this story will resonate all the more. Sometimes that single, soul-wrenching encounter with art can change your whole life & set it going in a new direction.

I love that Dave's version of "Suzanne" is the Noel Harrison one, and later the Judy Collins one, because that's how a teenager in the Midwest would have been likely to hear it. No artistic snobbery here, no "cooler than thou" attitudes -- the emphasis is on honesty, both with others & one's own self. Dave & Kate come across as very real, struggling with the need to be individuals, to be more than what they're supposed to be, to change & to grow. Each gains precious insights into themselves & the world around them. And you'll never look at a chicken the same way again, either!

My paperback copy became so worn out that I finally tracked down a hardcover copy for my shelves. It remains very re-readable, even if you're now as old (or even older) than Dave's parents. A thoughtful, perceptive little gem, most highly recommended.

This book was my "Catcher in the Rye" because I was a huge Leonard Cohen fan and Suzanne was my mantra.
This book meant more to me than almost any thing I had read.
I had my kids read it when they were in 6 or 7th grade and they felt the same way.
The book still gives me chills.
What's happening with Mr. McKay these days?

I first read this book 35 years ago, when I was in 7th grade. It swept me into a world of characters with feelings like my own, something I'd seldom known. I immediately rushed out and bought a copy of Judy Collins singing "Suzanne," and wore out the record. I wore out the book, too - had to buy another copy.

Now, many years later, I still return to this beautiful book time and again, and recommend it to young friends.

This was one of the first novels I read back in 7th grade. (I had to sneak to the library to get it, I wasn't allowed to read novels) It touched me in so many ways. Most profoundly by the sense that others had the same or similar feelings and hopes, dreams, and fears that I did. I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to remember the intensity of our younger selves or to share with your own children.

When I first read this book I was baffled by why I loved it so much. The story line seems basic and the plot is conventional, but the characters--they are incredible. The author creates a hero and heroine that draw you to the book time and again. I can't help but read it at least once a month, just to remind myself why I like chickens. Andrea Rasmussen

T. F. Sisters has turned out a top-notch first effort of mystery and betrayal. The story's plot twists were unexpected, and kept me on the edge of my seat.

It is just mindblowing that four real-life sisters worked together to create such a seamless work of wonder. You gotta read this book!!!

I just reviewed this book for one of my publishers and have nominated it for the Marley Award. What a read! Order a copy right now. You will not be disappointed. Even if you know how it ends, you will still be riveted in place until you have completed reading it. It is an OUTSTANDING book! (Yes. I did yell for emphasis.)

Just when I thought I knew how it would end, the author threw me a curve ball. Even after the second read, I saw no warning signs pointing to the ending. This is a delightful read, quick and easy, yet it demands your complete attention. I can't wait for the next book.

I couldn't read this book fast enough! It kept me on the edge of my seat, wondering what would happen next. Great read!!!

This book was great. I've been dying to get it and I finally did, read it in a day. If you are looking for a page turner this would be the book to buy! I hope they make a movie!! The amount of suspense leads you down the beaten path while the book turns the other way. This book was exactly what I was looking to read.
A must have for any reader!

I couldn't find this book anywhere!! Books-a-Million said that they could order it and it would have taken 3-7 weeks. I finally found it on Amazon and it was reasonable and here within 5 days. I have also ordered with Amazon before and they have the best service. I love how you can track your item down to the day it arrives.

If you are looking for an excellent translation of Jose Maria Arguedas, "Los Rios Profundos" this is it. The book retains the integrity of the origianl Spanish, and the spirit of the quechuan explanations which are left in quechuan. With a brief introduction by the translator as well as a glossary of terms at the end this English translation has made Arguedas masterful novel available to the English speaking world.

This is a gem of a book. While there are many things to like about it, I am most enamoured of the richness of detail in its naturalistic description. Arguedas, with his Indian upbringing, has a perceptiveness toward nature not often found in modern, Western society. The translation conveys this beautifully, though I've heard that the original Spanish is even more vivid in its descriptions. The characterization is multi-layered: there's even someone highly reminiscent of the Grand Inquisitor in Dostoyevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov"...

Non-western thoughts, beliefs and fears still permeate 20th.century Peru, a cultural heritage of the Inca empire. Arguedas, although white, learned Quechua as an infant, forced by circumstances to spend long periods with Peruvians of indian extraction, an experience which he would forever remember with deep tenderness and affection, and which would transmit surviving elements of Inca thought as well. The problem Arguedas faced as a writer was how to express a non-western state of mind in Spanish, a western language. In "Deep Rivers", he sometimes shifts the structures of sentences, or uses diminutives, to mimic Quechua. Stones can talk, and rivers sing. Big black flies are attracted to persons who are about to die. For Inca thought, the reflections from a pool of blood relate to the reflections from rapids in a stormy river. In "Deep Rivers" Arguedas shares with us the deep undercurrents and contradictions which flow beneath the surface of modern-day Peru. Conflicting cultures related through cruelty and despotism. Deep rivers flow in every culture. Not the superficial, visible elements of a culture, but those intimate fears, obsessions, and dreams which lie at the core of its members.

This subject line is not to diminish the power of this work. Only to convey that, unlike many other "coming-of-age" stories of a youth, Arguedas' semi-autobiographical tale presents a boy already formed even before the events of the bulk of the narrative. A pantheism rushes over his pages, and the Catholicism in whose school he is domiciled for most of the story remains more of a veneer over a pagan and defiant Quechua world refusing to succumb under the oppressive colonial and clerical regimes. The set-pieces of the book, the uprising of the peasant women for salt and waiting in the town as the plague approaches, gain force when (as Vargas Llosa notes in his afterword) placed within a calmer flow of words, at times scraped by harsh reality.

The descriptions of the natural world remain moving; however, many of the supporting characters at the youth's boarding school and the girl he courts (from afar it seems more than close up) stay rather diffused and vague. Nearly no details emerge, for example, of the actual schooling he receives, but plenty of cringeworthy accounts of how Rector Linares attempts to manipulate the Gospels to placate insurrectionists. A message, I gather, that subsequent generations in Latin America learned from. The prescience of this work, given the later events in Perú, makes Arguedas all the more compelling a contribution, that even in English (thanks to the abundant Quechua blended in), makes for a bracingly vivid read, with hints of what would become "magic realism" mixed with muted political critique and personal quests for identity for a boy caught between cultures.

This dictionary is invaluable in understanding the doctor's written diagnosis of any condition. The doctor's understand the meaning of the medical terminology but it is helpful if we non-medical patients can understand just what the doctor is stating about our health condition.

I am in school now for Medical Administration and this book is very thorough with both definition and terms that aids with my studies.Highly recommended.

My wife uses this book on a daily basis and it help clear up medical terminology for us.

This book was sent in a timely manner. the book was in very good condition. This book is very helpful for students in any medical studies.

The best thing about this dictionary, apart from its clear definitions, is the wealth of drawings - not only of anatomical parts but also of many physiological and biochemical processes. I love browsing through the dictionary and looking at the drawings - more terms stay in mind when you see their pictorial representations.

In this book, Norman Douty seeks to establish a two-fold aspect in the design of Christ's death. Contrary to the strictly limited atonement view of Owen, Pink and others, Douty returns to the older understanding, which argues that Christ suffered sufficiently for all, but efficiently for the elect. He points out how certain theologians of the past have taught this formula, but also that they have not agreed as to it's meaning and significance.

Douty is more like John Calvin than John Owen. He treats the scriptures fairly. He is not encumbered by Owenic categories and filters so as to make passages fit a decretal reading. Douty properly understands volitional complexity in God (distinctions between the "secret" and "revealed" will of God), and thus he builds a double aspect theory of the atonement (like John Calvin, Wolfgang Musculus, Zacharias Ursinus, David Pareus, Jacob Kimedoncius, Robert Rollock, James Ussher, John Davenant [and the other English and Bremen delegates at Dort], Amyraut, Richard Baxter, John Preston, Stephen Charnock, Edward Polhill, Henry Scudder, Ezekiel Culverwell, Edmund Calamy, Jeremiah Burroughs, John Arrowsmith, Robert Harris, Stephen Marshall, Lazarus Seaman, William Twisse, William Strong, William Bates, Richard Vines, John Howe, John Bunyan, R. L. Dabney, Charles Hodge, J. C. Ryle, W. G. T. Shedd and others who are similar). There is a sense in which Christ died for all men, and another sense in which he especially died for the elect. The particularity and limitation is in the efficacious decree to apply Christ's satisfaction via the Holy Spirit to the elect alone, but there is no intrinsic limitation to the death itself, or in the imputation of sin to Christ. In fact, there is a sense in which Christ intended to die for the salvation all men as John 3:16 says. There is nothing inconsistent about this. It's just an acknowledgement of the valid biblical distinction between God's secret (or decretal) will and his revealed (or preceptive) will. This distinction, which is found in Douty's theology, is very old. The church has taught the distinction since the early church fathers (see Ambrose and particularly St. Prosper).

Douty's concern is to read the scriptures fairly and accurately. He points out some of the logical and eisegetical fallacies of the limited (he means the "strictly" limited) view. Since the label "limited atonement" is vague, some may misunderstand what Douty is saying. Douty is really a dualist. He is neither Arminian (Christ died for all with the same intent or design), nor a High Calvinist (Christ intended to die ONLY for the elect). Douty's position is that Christ died for all men, but especially for the elect.

The burden of this book is to refute the strict view that attempts to make passages conform to God's decretal will. This strict view is the High Calvinist view (not even Calvin's own view) that is so prevalent in Calvinistic literature today. Douty's book offers a good corrective to this overly decretal theology, especially with the dangers of hyper-Calvinism gaining ground through the internet.

The arguments in Douty's book should not be neglected. Some Arminians may like the book, but that may be due to a lack of understanding Douty's dualism. Douty does not deny the depravity of man (moral inability) or God's sovereign election. He is only arguing for a bigger picture of God's love in Christ's death that includes his desire that all men repent and be saved, contrary to the strict view. Thus there is a sense in which Arminians and High Calvinists are both right, and a sense in which they are both wrong. They represent partial truths, and not the whole truth. However, most of Douty's arrows are aimed at High Calvinist half-truths. He is refuting their position in this book so that the church may return to a healthy understanding of the well-meant offer of the gospel as presented in scripture.

The arguments in this book must be wrestled with. He provides useful exegetical and historical arguments. I highly recommend this book for those who want to discover a view that is largely unknown and/or misunderstood. It's a good defense of biblical dualism with respect to the design of the Christ's death.

"That reprobate and deplorably wicked men do not receive it, is not through any defect in the grace of God, nor is it just, that, on account of of the children of perdition, it should lose the glory and title of universal redemption, since it is prepared for all, and all are called to it." Wolfgang Musculus Common Places, p. 151.

Shall we interpret Scripture in light of a system of theology, or theology in light of Scripture? That seems to be the crux of the matter regarding what is called Limited Atonement or Definite Redemption. Rev. Douty has done an excellent job of stating the case for the Biblical view of the atonement. Along with Dr. Lightner's book Death Christ Died, The, the case should now be considered closed.

As anyone who has objectively studied this issue knows, Limited atonement is by far the weakest link in the strict Calvinist's all important T.U.L.I.P. Few of the limited redemptionists try to refute Douty & Lightner's works, because of the overwhelming evidence of Scripture that supports the Unlimited view they present. Not that all will be saved, but that a provision of salvation was made for all in the death of Christ. Calvinists who are truly seeking answers to this issue will likely appreciate Rev. Douty's respectful treatment of his opponents like Owen, the strength of his arguments based on Scripture, and their common ground of Covenant Theology.

I am also grateful to Rev. Douty's work for introducing me to J.C. Ryle. His quotes on the extent of the Atonement in the writings of John helped me immensely. Ryle seems to be a man who sincerely sought God's truth in light of Scripture alone, like Davenant and even Spurgeon. Calvinists and non-Calvinists alike should take a look at Ryle's tracts and sermons. His tract "Prove All Things" is a sobering look at how believers should "Prove all things by the Word of God" and not just accept all teaching and systems of theology blindly.

EVANGELISM: Most importantly-as history has shown, and as Douty & Lightner's works point out-the importance of this issue as to the extent of the atonement is critical to fulfilling Jesus' last command to believers, i.e. The Great Commission. It is not merely a theological debate, but highly practical issue as well. How will we present the Gospel, and whom will we present it to? Since the Scriptures clearly teach that we have Good News for lost men everywhere, is this Good News only for the elect? How can we sincerely offer to all men, as the Bible demands, what has not even been provided for them?

Rev. Douty's sections on God's love, the universal offer of the Gospel, and Doctrinal Themes such as imputation, atonement, and intercession will be helpful to all. In the course of three chapters, he goes on to list and defend 38 portions of Scripture that refer to the Unlimited extent of the atonement. There is also an interesting section that lists some 70 advocates of General Redemption from the Early Church fathers to the 20th century. Overall, this is a great study of an important subject that any objective student of the Bible will benefit from!

Formerly titled 'The Death of Christ,' Norman Douty's fine work is essential reading for any who want to sort out the 'Limited Atonement/Unlimited Atonement' arguments once and for all. In this book the writer goes through the relevant Scriptures with great care so that, by the times the book is concluded, there really should be no confusion left on this vital point. Douty is also able to freely quote main protagonists from both sides of the fence as only a man of considerable study and learning can do; in fact, Douty was a past president of Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. There is no doubt, of course, that it is Unlimited Atonement which is the true biblical teaching as even Calvin was prepared to admit towards the end of his life and before the dark curtain of Hyper-Calvinism closed in. This quite small but outstanding book really should be better known and at UK Apologetics ([...]) we strongly recommend it.

This is an excellent book. It maintains a good spirit toward those with whom the author disagrees and deals with the real issues. John Owens' book, The Death of Death in Christ, is a focal point in this book. Whether you agree with the author or disagree, if you are studying the issue of limited atonement, this book is a must read.

He does not shy away from the difficulties of either side of the issue of limited atonement. He is a Moderate Calvinist who makes his case concisely, yet without dodging some major obstacle. His appeal is to scripture for all answers. To those who will try to paint him with an Arminian brush, they will find his reasoning solidly biblical and his positions unassailable.

This is a reprint of Norman Douty's most excellent "The Death of Christ," a treatise addressing the question, "Did Christ Die Only for the Elect?"

This small book is a priceless gem in the library of any preacher. The value of the book can perhaps best be measured by all of those in your library you can throw away after reading it.

I would say this is an especially nice gift to present to enthusiastic, bookish young men who are cluttering their shelves with John Owen's works, and other hyper-Calvinistic literature which, except for the grace of God, will keep them from understanding and the enjoyment of the Scriptures.

As a young man, I had the privilege and pleasure to have been introduced personally to Brother Douty by an old Southern Baptist preacher, and Douty sent me his book. I have been greatly helped by it, and keep it handy.

Douty demonstrates his thorough hold on the issues at stake in "limited atonement," and then tackles them head-on with three chapters of Scripture exposition.

Calvinism and Calvin have huge issues that lead to a system of thought closer to Romanism than Bible Christianity. Somehow those who follow this system populate their bookshelves like no others!

Jesus Christ paid an unfathomable price for the redemption of mankind. The doctrine of "Limited Atonement" cheapens that work by denominating it.

Douty has it right, and expounds it well, so the reader goes away realizing the inestimable value of the sacrificial, and substitutionary death of Jesus Christ.