If thoughts were analogous to light energy, then the clarity of logic and reason presented in this book would have a prismatic effect, like crystals of truth; resulting in human behavior being categorized like a rainbow of colorful deductions. It is this cognitive filter in which Dr. Mitchell Earl Gibson has articulated and created in his book titled, Nine Insights for a Happy and Successful Life.Dr. Gibson has compiled these fundamental characteristics by having seen people during his thousands of professional encounters engulfing a vast spectrum of clients. In a terse, fast reading assembly of his "Nine Insights," he states his insight then follows by exemplifying it in a fascinating way; having well-known examples from history, culture, and his own personal experiences providing his quod erat demonstrandum (QED).From the onset of the book, Dr. Gibson postures his conclusions with humility and respect for the readers' intelligence. By doing this, he is neither preaching to
his readers nor pontificating his own values; he is simply explaining what he has seen and what he believes. This makes Nine Insightsan inviting and intriguing book to read. For example, his "Insight Number Seven: When dreams speak to you, listen carefully" was particularly interesting due to his examples used to substantiate his point. He wrote that Paul McCartney dreamed his song Yesterday, Robert Louis Stevenson dreamed his plot for The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and people made millions of dollars off of solutions to problems presented to them while sleeping.Many people, philosophers, scientists and historians, to name just a few groups, have written about the dream state. As well as each of us have had our own experiences with dreams; making this not the most radical of insights. However, a most original insight is "Regularly giving away a small portion of your wealth helps to prevent the energy of chaos from building up in your life." The manner in which
this is explained is totally captivating and resonates in my mind as being something obvious but at the same time unperceived. I'll give you a hint: It has to do with the energy of money.To learn more about who you are, the other insights not mentioned in this review, and how Dr. Mitchell Earl Gibson ties money into personal chaos, I strongly recommend reading Nine Insights for a Happy and Successful Life. In a semantically mathematical way, I have now made my recommendation as being what Dr. Gibson would agree as a tenth insight, "Read this book."
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
A Book Review of - Best Hikes With Dogs New Hampshire and Vermont
Best Hikes With Dogs New Hampshire & VermontBy Lisa Densmore2005 - The Mountaineers Bookspaperback 253 pagesGuidebook/New England/HikingAny dog loving hiker who lives in or plans to visit New Hampshire or Vermont would do well to consult this book by an Emmy award winning television producer and writer, Lisa Densmore. The author gives first hand accounts of each of the 52 trails that she writes about in this very informative guide to some of the best trails in New England.I couldn't think of any information that the author left out. There is an easy to use table at the beginning of the book. The Hike Summary Table covers the following subjects, 1. Hike 5 miles or less, 2. Open summit, 3. Mountain views, 4. Fire tower or viewing platform, 5. Ledges or cliffs, 6. Long ridge walk, 7. River, lake, or pond, 8. Waterfall, 9. Dog friendly shelter or campsite, 10. Good for senior dogs, 11. For fit dogs only.The table includes all 52 trails/hikes that are covered in more detail la
ter in the book. Along with information and tips specific to each trail, Ms. Densmore has also included lots of photos and maps. While hiking each trail she met fellow hikers with dogs and has included some of their photos as well.Along with the description of each hike by the author who hiked each trail with her loyal companion, Bravo, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, there are sections with information on the subject of hiking with your dog including subheadings of Getting Ready, Should Your Dog Go Hiking?, Fit For the Trail, Dog-mas, Leave No Trace, Hiker Responsibility Code, Ten Canons of Trail Etiquette, and Good Dog Sense.The next section covers the essentials including, Gear, Canine First Aid, Wildlife Encounters, and Weather. At the end of the book, as well as an index, you'll find a list of resources and contacts. Even if you never plan on going on a hike on any of the trails mentioned in this book, it is an interesting and fun book to read. The descriptions of the trail
s and the pleasures of hiking with a canine companion are a good read.This was an easy to use guide that I found very helpful and I'm sure that if you plan on taking your dog along on your next hike, you'll want to consult this very well thought out guide first. Definitely a four star book.
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ter in the book. Along with information and tips specific to each trail, Ms. Densmore has also included lots of photos and maps. While hiking each trail she met fellow hikers with dogs and has included some of their photos as well.Along with the description of each hike by the author who hiked each trail with her loyal companion, Bravo, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, there are sections with information on the subject of hiking with your dog including subheadings of Getting Ready, Should Your Dog Go Hiking?, Fit For the Trail, Dog-mas, Leave No Trace, Hiker Responsibility Code, Ten Canons of Trail Etiquette, and Good Dog Sense.The next section covers the essentials including, Gear, Canine First Aid, Wildlife Encounters, and Weather. At the end of the book, as well as an index, you'll find a list of resources and contacts. Even if you never plan on going on a hike on any of the trails mentioned in this book, it is an interesting and fun book to read. The descriptions of the trail
s and the pleasures of hiking with a canine companion are a good read.This was an easy to use guide that I found very helpful and I'm sure that if you plan on taking your dog along on your next hike, you'll want to consult this very well thought out guide first. Definitely a four star book.
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Create Profitable Information Products From Freely Available Public Domain Works
Author Yanik Silver describes an exciting way to create content for your information product that I had not thought much about until reading his book, Moonlighting on the Internet: 5 World-Class Experts Reveal Proven Ways to Make Extra Cash. He recommends cashing in on information in the Public Domain, that is, information that is free to use in any form without anyone forbidding it with a copyright.(Check with a lawyer to confirm the copyright status of any product you decide to use - especially if you plan to make money from it. Copyright law varies in each country, so verify your laws if you live outside the United States).He describes how he created products he sells for thousands of dollars per month from information in the public domain. Where did he find this information and how was he sure what he used was not copyrighted? To answer that question we have to understand current U.S. Copyright law. Here is what is available without copoyright:Facts, figures, ideas, title
s, etc. - Works granted or donated to the public domain. Some copyright holders explicitly donate their work to the public domain. Yanik cites the example of P.T. Barnum's autobiography that the author donated to the public domain when he wrote it.
Work of the U.S. government or agents. Nearly all Federal works are in the public domain and some state publications are also. There is a lot of useful information out there that can be used, for example:
firstgov.gov
gpoaccess.gov
pueblo.gsa.gov
access.gpo.gov
google.com/unclesam
Formerly copyrighted works that have fallen into public domain for a variety of reasons. There is a lot of additional information about this at Cornell's Copyright Center.Once a work is in the public domain, you can use it any way you want. Here are some ways:Re-title the work
Cut/paste parts of it
Use one chapter and insert it into your information product
use the ideas and reword itIf you make significant modifications to it, you can also re-copyright it. How's that for a great idea for creating your own information product to earn money?
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s, etc. - Works granted or donated to the public domain. Some copyright holders explicitly donate their work to the public domain. Yanik cites the example of P.T. Barnum's autobiography that the author donated to the public domain when he wrote it.
Work of the U.S. government or agents. Nearly all Federal works are in the public domain and some state publications are also. There is a lot of useful information out there that can be used, for example:
firstgov.gov
gpoaccess.gov
pueblo.gsa.gov
access.gpo.gov
google.com/unclesam
Formerly copyrighted works that have fallen into public domain for a variety of reasons. There is a lot of additional information about this at Cornell's Copyright Center.Once a work is in the public domain, you can use it any way you want. Here are some ways:Re-title the work
Cut/paste parts of it
Use one chapter and insert it into your information product
use the ideas and reword itIf you make significant modifications to it, you can also re-copyright it. How's that for a great idea for creating your own information product to earn money?
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How to Use the Law of Attraction to Improve Your Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem generally is created by self-defeating internal dialogue and by negative life experiences. You have the power to create your dream life and improve your self-esteem by using the law of attraction.The Law of Attraction has been getting a lot of attention ever since the release of the blockbuster movie "The Secret." The basis of this law is that "Like attracts Like", so if you are positive you will manifest prosperity, health and romance and if you are negative you will manifest pain, struggles and unhappiness.So on this basis alone you can improve your self-esteem by using the law of attraction and maintaining a positive attitude.But you may be correct in asking how the law of attraction can improve my self esteem? And I'm sure many of your are skeptical about doing all of this by using the power of your mind. If you're also curious about how the law of attraction works, and how you can use it to get whatever you want out of life, this article will help you get
started.How the Law of Attraction Works:Humans are made up of energy, and on this premiss it has been scientifically proven that the law of attraction sends messages to the nerves within your muscles and prepare them for action which enables you to act on your "hunches" or gut instinct, which will guide you in the direction of what you are thinking about.Have you ever noticed how people who know exactly what they want are consistently working towards it and being presented with opportunities to have it? This has nothing to do with luck, fate or divine intervention. It's simply their mind being "tuned in" to what they want and influencing their actions and intuition in such a way that they eventually get what they think about.So how can you start using the Law of Attraction to influence your mind and body in such a way?First, Have a Burning Desire.One of the simplest and most effective pieces of advice in regard to getting what you want is having a burning desire to see it a
ccomplished. People who know exactly what they want meditate on it until it becomes a burning are bound to figure out how to get it eventually. They are more likely to recognize opportunities to pursue the object of their desire when those opportunities arise. But most important, they are quicker to get back up and reapply themselves when they fail, which helps them to leverage even their failures as learning opportunities.So the first step towards using the Law of Attraction effectively is having a burning desire and a specific goal, whether it be to manifest financial prosperity (with an exact figure in mind), better health (again, with an exact healthy goal or ideal weight) or any other kind of goal which you can turn into a burning desire.Second, Lifestyle Design and Planning.The second step to using the Secret to manifest prosperity, health or romance is to begin building your lifestyle around the object of your desire. This means that you do whatever you can to make it
the most prevalent thought in your mind. You can use a vision board, meditation, journaling or spoken affirmations. Use whatever you need to create a vividly imagined experience of you already in possession of the object of your desire. Most important, begin developing a specific plan for how you are going to achieve it and get to work on that plan right away, whether you're ready or not.As simple as these may sound, the results are to be proof enough once you get started applying these two steps.The more you do this, the more you'll be convinced of the power practicality of the Law of Attraction.http://youtu.be/0quDjlkVvPMHere's to living your dream life your way!
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started.How the Law of Attraction Works:Humans are made up of energy, and on this premiss it has been scientifically proven that the law of attraction sends messages to the nerves within your muscles and prepare them for action which enables you to act on your "hunches" or gut instinct, which will guide you in the direction of what you are thinking about.Have you ever noticed how people who know exactly what they want are consistently working towards it and being presented with opportunities to have it? This has nothing to do with luck, fate or divine intervention. It's simply their mind being "tuned in" to what they want and influencing their actions and intuition in such a way that they eventually get what they think about.So how can you start using the Law of Attraction to influence your mind and body in such a way?First, Have a Burning Desire.One of the simplest and most effective pieces of advice in regard to getting what you want is having a burning desire to see it a
ccomplished. People who know exactly what they want meditate on it until it becomes a burning are bound to figure out how to get it eventually. They are more likely to recognize opportunities to pursue the object of their desire when those opportunities arise. But most important, they are quicker to get back up and reapply themselves when they fail, which helps them to leverage even their failures as learning opportunities.So the first step towards using the Law of Attraction effectively is having a burning desire and a specific goal, whether it be to manifest financial prosperity (with an exact figure in mind), better health (again, with an exact healthy goal or ideal weight) or any other kind of goal which you can turn into a burning desire.Second, Lifestyle Design and Planning.The second step to using the Secret to manifest prosperity, health or romance is to begin building your lifestyle around the object of your desire. This means that you do whatever you can to make it
the most prevalent thought in your mind. You can use a vision board, meditation, journaling or spoken affirmations. Use whatever you need to create a vividly imagined experience of you already in possession of the object of your desire. Most important, begin developing a specific plan for how you are going to achieve it and get to work on that plan right away, whether you're ready or not.As simple as these may sound, the results are to be proof enough once you get started applying these two steps.The more you do this, the more you'll be convinced of the power practicality of the Law of Attraction.http://youtu.be/0quDjlkVvPMHere's to living your dream life your way!
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Fighting the Pain Resistant Attacker by Loren W Christensen
Most people who have engaged in a number of fights have experienced the "now what" moment when a technique didn't produce the desired result, or when they faced someone of humongous proportions or obviously out of their mind due to some intoxicant. ("Now what" is probably not what you were thinking, it was more like, "Oh - and you can fill in the expletive") I've always taught that nothing is 100%, and I like seeing that Loren W. Christensen teaches the same thing. He mentions it more than once in his book "Fighting the Pain Resistant Attacker: fighting drunks, dopers, the deranged and others who tolerate pain." This book is full of advice and techniques to use against those who don't feel or react like most people to painful techniques. These are techniques for the "now what" moments. The book doesn't attempt to cover everything. It focuses on a collection of techniques for a specific purpose, and in that regard, it is a very good book.The book is just over 200 pages long an
d divided into ten chapters. These chapters consist of: The Nuts and Bolts of Feeling No Pain; Back of the Head, Temple, Mastoid and Eardrum; Eyes and Nose; Brachial Plexus, Vargus Nerve, Throat & Back of the Neck; Carotid Artery Constriction; Head and Neck Combinations; Torso; Biceps, Forearms and Fingers; Legs, Femoral Nerve, Knees & Peroneal Nerve; and Takedowns. The table of contents pretty much sum this book up. Strait forward, Christensen teaches techniques aimed at those body points specifically for attackers who are not feeling pain. They are brutally effective and for the most part simple to execute, which self-defense techniques need to be. There are many black and white pictures that illustrate very well the moves Christensen teaches.Additionally, there are "Key Concept" and "Caution" side bars that impart extra little nuggets of information important to anyone studying self-defense and wanting to learn to better defend themselves, both on the street and i
n the courtroom after the violence has ended. Christensen also adds a little levity and humor in what is otherwise a serious topic. In one picture sequence where he is attacking a female model, the caption starts out, "The handsome attacker grabs your left arm." Another time, after telling a story about asking a student to hit him at a level 2 on a 1 to 10 scale, he acknowledges, "it's not that I'm a coward, I just don't like pain."Overall I really enjoyed this quick read, and it reinforced some of the techniques I already teach, and I picked up a couple variations to work into my training. I also appreciated some of the medical explanations because I don't think the person studying martial arts or self-defense, and especially those of us who teach, can know too much. We must always be learning and bettering ourselves. This book was a very good addition to my marital art and self-defense library and it will be a good addition to yours too!
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d divided into ten chapters. These chapters consist of: The Nuts and Bolts of Feeling No Pain; Back of the Head, Temple, Mastoid and Eardrum; Eyes and Nose; Brachial Plexus, Vargus Nerve, Throat & Back of the Neck; Carotid Artery Constriction; Head and Neck Combinations; Torso; Biceps, Forearms and Fingers; Legs, Femoral Nerve, Knees & Peroneal Nerve; and Takedowns. The table of contents pretty much sum this book up. Strait forward, Christensen teaches techniques aimed at those body points specifically for attackers who are not feeling pain. They are brutally effective and for the most part simple to execute, which self-defense techniques need to be. There are many black and white pictures that illustrate very well the moves Christensen teaches.Additionally, there are "Key Concept" and "Caution" side bars that impart extra little nuggets of information important to anyone studying self-defense and wanting to learn to better defend themselves, both on the street and i
n the courtroom after the violence has ended. Christensen also adds a little levity and humor in what is otherwise a serious topic. In one picture sequence where he is attacking a female model, the caption starts out, "The handsome attacker grabs your left arm." Another time, after telling a story about asking a student to hit him at a level 2 on a 1 to 10 scale, he acknowledges, "it's not that I'm a coward, I just don't like pain."Overall I really enjoyed this quick read, and it reinforced some of the techniques I already teach, and I picked up a couple variations to work into my training. I also appreciated some of the medical explanations because I don't think the person studying martial arts or self-defense, and especially those of us who teach, can know too much. We must always be learning and bettering ourselves. This book was a very good addition to my marital art and self-defense library and it will be a good addition to yours too!
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Abram and Abraham - Two Different Covenants - (Article 7)
Article Seven - Probing further into Abram and Abraham DescendantsBoth descendants of Abram and Abraham, currently call Abraham their forefather. When in fact, spiritually he is not. The promise was made to Abraham and his son Isaac. It was not made to Abram and his son Ishmael.Abram and Ishmael• Who was the only child born to the man called Abram?The child's name was called Ishmael.• If you would have asked Ishmael during the first 13 years of his life, What is your father's name?He would have responded, Abram.• After God changed Abram to Abraham, Ishmael began to call him Abraham too, when asked "What is your father's name?"He did not know his birth certificate will always read: FATHER OF CHILD: AbramMOTHER OF CHILD: HagarAbraham and Isaac• Who was the son of promise when God prophesied to Abraham that he would be a father of many nations?The son of promise was called Isaac.• If you would have asked Isaac anytime during his entire life, What is your
father's name?He would have responded, Abraham.• Isaac's birth certificate will always read: FATHER OF CHILD: AbrahamMOTHER OF CHILD: Sarah"And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice."Genesis 22:18This scripture refers to every nation on the earth being blessed from the Seed of Abraham. The Seed is called Jesus the Anointed One! That means any nation can become a Abrahamic nation now, no matter whose bloodline it originated from, if they call upon the name of the Lord Jesus.• There is no bloodline unacceptable to Him.• Everyone who joins Him is truly a seed of Abraham.• Everyone who joins Him can own land that flows with milk and honey, right where you live.Be Blessed, and enjoy all future articles from Robert J. Parker, Sr.The next article is entitled: A Curse Comes Causeless
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father's name?He would have responded, Abraham.• Isaac's birth certificate will always read: FATHER OF CHILD: AbrahamMOTHER OF CHILD: Sarah"And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice."Genesis 22:18This scripture refers to every nation on the earth being blessed from the Seed of Abraham. The Seed is called Jesus the Anointed One! That means any nation can become a Abrahamic nation now, no matter whose bloodline it originated from, if they call upon the name of the Lord Jesus.• There is no bloodline unacceptable to Him.• Everyone who joins Him is truly a seed of Abraham.• Everyone who joins Him can own land that flows with milk and honey, right where you live.Be Blessed, and enjoy all future articles from Robert J. Parker, Sr.The next article is entitled: A Curse Comes Causeless
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The Musical Body: Chakra Meditations For Spiritual Exploration by David Ison
We live in a world where the demands, stresses and pressures of modern life can take its toll on the mind and body. Although we have so many philosophies, ways and means to de-stress our lives, it seems that many of these methods demand plenty of time, effort and work, too, which defeats the purpose in the first place. Then along comes The Musical Body Chakra Meditations for Spiritual Exploration authored by David Ison.Musical DiscsJust as its name implies, the product is a collection of musical compact discs aimed at creating a profound state of relaxation. In the process, your mind and body are empowered to release the creative energy that stress has blocked from flowing in a free manner. You are then better enabled to attain your fullest potential.Well, of course, the program will take time to be effective in your life. You must go through all 9 compact discs to attain these benefits. Eight of the compact discs last for an hour each except for the Harmonizer which is the 8
th program that only lasts for 30 minutes but is as important as the other discs.As can also be expected from the title of David Ison's program, The Musical Body Chakra Meditations for Spiritual Exploration is designed to address the specific chakras in the body. First, you will be provided with a chakra-specific verbal meditation and then followed by an hour of meditation music that deepens relaxation, releases the creative energy and opens up your mind to the spiritual gifts the universe has to offer.Workings behind the MusicNumerous scientific researches have acknowledged the power of music to heal mind and body, which has been used for generations by ancient philosophies, religions and faiths anyway. In the Ison program, the music is the center of healing the mind and body by opening up the chakras.The music from The Musical Body Chakra Meditations for Spiritual Exploration works in two ways. First, the music's harmonic structures encourage deep breathing patterns that l
ead to a drop in blood pressure, heartbeat and pulse. In the process, the enviable state of relaxation is achieved.Second, once you are deeply relaxed and highly receptive, you are then able to unbind the trapped chakras within your body. As you go through each compact disc, you will attain a deeper sense of relaxation until such time that you can attain a deep sense of relaxation and receptivity without the music.David Ison designed The Musical Body Chakra Meditations for Spiritual Exploration so that the individual using it will be empowered to eventually discard it. This is unlike other self-help products where the individual may have to go back again and again to be empowered mainly because the product itself is not effective.So, do we recommend The Musical Body Chakra Meditations for Spiritual Exploration? Yes, we do mainly because it is an easy product to use, it is effective in its goals, and it is a great way to attain your fullest potential.
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th program that only lasts for 30 minutes but is as important as the other discs.As can also be expected from the title of David Ison's program, The Musical Body Chakra Meditations for Spiritual Exploration is designed to address the specific chakras in the body. First, you will be provided with a chakra-specific verbal meditation and then followed by an hour of meditation music that deepens relaxation, releases the creative energy and opens up your mind to the spiritual gifts the universe has to offer.Workings behind the MusicNumerous scientific researches have acknowledged the power of music to heal mind and body, which has been used for generations by ancient philosophies, religions and faiths anyway. In the Ison program, the music is the center of healing the mind and body by opening up the chakras.The music from The Musical Body Chakra Meditations for Spiritual Exploration works in two ways. First, the music's harmonic structures encourage deep breathing patterns that l
ead to a drop in blood pressure, heartbeat and pulse. In the process, the enviable state of relaxation is achieved.Second, once you are deeply relaxed and highly receptive, you are then able to unbind the trapped chakras within your body. As you go through each compact disc, you will attain a deeper sense of relaxation until such time that you can attain a deep sense of relaxation and receptivity without the music.David Ison designed The Musical Body Chakra Meditations for Spiritual Exploration so that the individual using it will be empowered to eventually discard it. This is unlike other self-help products where the individual may have to go back again and again to be empowered mainly because the product itself is not effective.So, do we recommend The Musical Body Chakra Meditations for Spiritual Exploration? Yes, we do mainly because it is an easy product to use, it is effective in its goals, and it is a great way to attain your fullest potential.
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Christian Fantasy Book - The Legend of the Firefish
The Legend of the Firefish by George Bryan Polivka, a reviewBook One of the Trophy Chase TrilogyPublished 2007 by Harvest House Publishers, 347 pagesGenre: Christian fantasy/high seas adventure, young adult/adult (Protagonists are in early adulthood. But teens would certainly enjoy it.)This is a fantasy book in that it is set in an invented place, Nearing Vast. The people groups are invented, and so on. But this is a world that is somehow also a part of ours; Jesus of Nazareth is present, and so is his church. The God of heaven and earth responds to prayers. "Coincidences" happen that are too strange to be coincidences.Packer Throme is the son of a simple fisherman. Because of a simple act of kindness when he was a child (keeping another child from dying of exposure), he is given the gift of an education-the child he saved turned out to be the crown prince.With his education, Packer tries seminary but gets thrown out after an altercation of some kind. Next he studies with the
greatest swordsmaster of Nearing Vast.He returns to his fishing village, where the young Panna Seline waits for him. But he isn't planning to stay. He simply wants help stowing away on a pirate ship that has paused nearby.You see, he has heard that this particular pirate ship, the Trophy Chase, isn't pirating any more. Instead, it's hunting the Firefish, a sea dragon of legend whose meat has great value. Throme wants to learn the secrets of hunting firefish and bring them to his village, so the fisherman can do more than eek out a living.Throme makes it onto the pirate ship but manages to make an enemy out of Talon, a master swordswoman who is the ship's security officer. The captain asks Talon to leave the ship, but not before she has tortured Packer and learned about his village and about Panna. She heads for shore, murder in her heart.Does she succeed in killing everyone in the village, including Panna? I'll tell you a bit more: Panna sets out on an adventure trying to f
ollow Packer, and her path meets Talon's.Meanwhile, out at sea, the Trophy Chase heads into deadly peril in pursuit of the firefish. Will the ship return?I really like this book. There's plenty of action. Characters are memorable, not sterotyped. The lore about sailing a tall ship seems genuine. The fantasy parts of the story, especially about the habits of the firefish, are well-woven. There's no magic, but there certainly is a fantastic beast: the firefish. Polivka lets us get right inside its head. In fact, he does a fair amount of hopping around with his point of view, but it is well handled; I didn't find it confusing.The main characters have flaws like the rest of us, but they lean on the Lord as the story unfolds and pray for help, and God answers. The ruffian who appears to be a bad guy at the beginning comes around in the end. In fact, Polivka makes it clear that there is hope for bad guys, too. Non-Christians who have reviewed this book have not found it preachy or
heavy-handed, and that's a good thing, too.In short, this is a great book. Don't miss it.
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greatest swordsmaster of Nearing Vast.He returns to his fishing village, where the young Panna Seline waits for him. But he isn't planning to stay. He simply wants help stowing away on a pirate ship that has paused nearby.You see, he has heard that this particular pirate ship, the Trophy Chase, isn't pirating any more. Instead, it's hunting the Firefish, a sea dragon of legend whose meat has great value. Throme wants to learn the secrets of hunting firefish and bring them to his village, so the fisherman can do more than eek out a living.Throme makes it onto the pirate ship but manages to make an enemy out of Talon, a master swordswoman who is the ship's security officer. The captain asks Talon to leave the ship, but not before she has tortured Packer and learned about his village and about Panna. She heads for shore, murder in her heart.Does she succeed in killing everyone in the village, including Panna? I'll tell you a bit more: Panna sets out on an adventure trying to f
ollow Packer, and her path meets Talon's.Meanwhile, out at sea, the Trophy Chase heads into deadly peril in pursuit of the firefish. Will the ship return?I really like this book. There's plenty of action. Characters are memorable, not sterotyped. The lore about sailing a tall ship seems genuine. The fantasy parts of the story, especially about the habits of the firefish, are well-woven. There's no magic, but there certainly is a fantastic beast: the firefish. Polivka lets us get right inside its head. In fact, he does a fair amount of hopping around with his point of view, but it is well handled; I didn't find it confusing.The main characters have flaws like the rest of us, but they lean on the Lord as the story unfolds and pray for help, and God answers. The ruffian who appears to be a bad guy at the beginning comes around in the end. In fact, Polivka makes it clear that there is hope for bad guys, too. Non-Christians who have reviewed this book have not found it preachy or
heavy-handed, and that's a good thing, too.In short, this is a great book. Don't miss it.
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Sixty Things to Do When You Turn Sixty - Book Review
Inside this book, sixty writers who have turned sixty offer sixty recommendations for living an exciting, enthusiastic life after the age of sixty. Plenty of important people from M.D's to writers and money managers offer advice in many areas of life, while the sixty plus folks gear up to rediscover themselves. Moreover, the royalties from the sale of the book is donated to various nonprofit organizations; just the thing for the baby boomers to do.In the introduction, president and publisher Ronnie Sellers writes, " There was no way that anyone over sixty could ever understand anything about our generation because there had never been a generation as special as ours. And we're still special. And that's why we're younger at sixty than anyone has ever been before...and better looking, too.The book is divided into nine sections. Section one takes the boomers to their roots of recreating involvement in collective concepts. In this section, while a novelist advises people to take
off their clothes, another writer talks against a positive outlook, saying righteous anger and stubbornness will give the people the power to carry on. An artist, too, is for a rebellious nature and revival of the 60's activism. Then, a printer company owner asks people to follow their passions, while a copywriter is after making a difference. An interesting advice of humility comes from a psychologist, and a holistic health M.D. invites people to let go of unpleasant memories.Section two is about beliefs, beliefs from ghosts to being a saint, to prayer, to finding one's own island, to reflecting on things, and to experiencing life. Section three is good vibrations involving art, humor, yoga, affirmations, meditation, being inspired with passion for life, and falling in love again.Section four is about learning, re-learning, exercising, encouraging one's curiosity, starting new things, making commitments, volunteerism, and discovering what really matters. Section five is al
l about money: making it, using it wisely, handling insurances, and strategizing one's finances.Section six addresses the physical and mental health, from skin rejuvenations to handling diseases and stress. Section seven concerns the rediscovery of self from running a marathon to learning kaizen. Section eight is on sex and love after sixty, while section nine is about enjoying grandchildren, taking an interest in other people and the world, and traveling.With sixty writers in one book, the editors deserve immense praise. Andrea Feld is the general editor with many editing successes to her name from editing books to contributing essays to important publications. Of the three commissioning editors, Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt is freelance writer with many journalistic achievements. Joy Darlington is a journalist, novelist, and editor, and Bruce Fraser is a financial writer and editor. Sixty Things to Do When You Turn Sixty from Sellers Publishing, Inc. is 360 pages in paperback with
ISBN-10: 1569069670 and ISBN-13: 978-1569069677.I recommend this book to anyone who expects to turn sixty sooner or later, because not only the pieces in it are informative and thought-provoking, but also they encourage, inspire, and entertain with a sense of humor.
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off their clothes, another writer talks against a positive outlook, saying righteous anger and stubbornness will give the people the power to carry on. An artist, too, is for a rebellious nature and revival of the 60's activism. Then, a printer company owner asks people to follow their passions, while a copywriter is after making a difference. An interesting advice of humility comes from a psychologist, and a holistic health M.D. invites people to let go of unpleasant memories.Section two is about beliefs, beliefs from ghosts to being a saint, to prayer, to finding one's own island, to reflecting on things, and to experiencing life. Section three is good vibrations involving art, humor, yoga, affirmations, meditation, being inspired with passion for life, and falling in love again.Section four is about learning, re-learning, exercising, encouraging one's curiosity, starting new things, making commitments, volunteerism, and discovering what really matters. Section five is al
l about money: making it, using it wisely, handling insurances, and strategizing one's finances.Section six addresses the physical and mental health, from skin rejuvenations to handling diseases and stress. Section seven concerns the rediscovery of self from running a marathon to learning kaizen. Section eight is on sex and love after sixty, while section nine is about enjoying grandchildren, taking an interest in other people and the world, and traveling.With sixty writers in one book, the editors deserve immense praise. Andrea Feld is the general editor with many editing successes to her name from editing books to contributing essays to important publications. Of the three commissioning editors, Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt is freelance writer with many journalistic achievements. Joy Darlington is a journalist, novelist, and editor, and Bruce Fraser is a financial writer and editor. Sixty Things to Do When You Turn Sixty from Sellers Publishing, Inc. is 360 pages in paperback with
ISBN-10: 1569069670 and ISBN-13: 978-1569069677.I recommend this book to anyone who expects to turn sixty sooner or later, because not only the pieces in it are informative and thought-provoking, but also they encourage, inspire, and entertain with a sense of humor.
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The James Bond Books by Ian Fleming: Moonraker
Sir Hugo Drax may be brash and arrogant, but he is funding the British Moonraker project out of his own pocket. However, while he may be contributing to Britain's independent nuclear capability, there is a little problem that can't be overlooked; he cheats at cards.However, he is cheating members of Blades, the private club of which M is a member. As Drax is so important it is essential to avoid a scandal at all costs; M brings in James Bond in a private capacity to work out how Drax is doing it - and warn him off with a shot across his bows.Little did they realise that when one of Drax's workers shoots himself in a pub that James Bond would be sent to investigate and would soon uncover Drax's real intentions.After the success of the first two books, Moonraker, which was first published in 1955, was perhaps a little disappointing. This time the action took place in London and the Kent coast in the south east of England, another area that Ian Fleming knew well.Lacking the exot
ic locations of the previous two books, which drew comments from contemporary readers, Bond doesn't even get the girl, as it turns out she's engaged to an officer from Special Branch. However, despite that the book does have some worthwhile moments and we do learn more about what Bond gets up to when he's on his home turf.One of the best sections of the book is when 007 joins M at Blades. They share an exquisitely described meal that these days might seem quite mundane - Bond orders lamb cutlets with potatoes and peas - but was written while Britain was at the end of post-war rationing and still out of reach for many people.Afterward the meal Bond is partnered with M in a game of bridge against Drax and his partner, and much like the game of baccarat in Casino Royale it is vividly described.As well as the meal and the cards, there is also a good car chase. Bond tails Drax's Mercedes from London to Dover and his car - the old supercharged Bentley - is wrecked when Drax's henc
hman climbs onto the back of a lorry transporting rolls of newsprint and releases them into Bond's path.While Fleming received correspondence from readers who were disappointed at the novel's setting, it was also noted by O.F. Snelling in his book 007 James Bond: A Report (1964) that someone pointed out to him that the submarine that appeared towards the end of the book would have had to travel at impossible speed for it to be in its final location. However, the book moves so quickly you don't have time to question details such as that and so it doesn't really matter anyway.It is also interesting that in the previous two novels Bond's foe had been SMERSH and the Russians. However, this time the foe turns out to be German, wreaking their revenge for Britain's part in the destruction of Germany in the Second World War.While Moonraker does disappoint in some respects, the book still has its admirers and while it lacks the travelogue element found in so many of Fleming's other b
ooks it still has some great Flemingesque moments all the same.
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ic locations of the previous two books, which drew comments from contemporary readers, Bond doesn't even get the girl, as it turns out she's engaged to an officer from Special Branch. However, despite that the book does have some worthwhile moments and we do learn more about what Bond gets up to when he's on his home turf.One of the best sections of the book is when 007 joins M at Blades. They share an exquisitely described meal that these days might seem quite mundane - Bond orders lamb cutlets with potatoes and peas - but was written while Britain was at the end of post-war rationing and still out of reach for many people.Afterward the meal Bond is partnered with M in a game of bridge against Drax and his partner, and much like the game of baccarat in Casino Royale it is vividly described.As well as the meal and the cards, there is also a good car chase. Bond tails Drax's Mercedes from London to Dover and his car - the old supercharged Bentley - is wrecked when Drax's henc
hman climbs onto the back of a lorry transporting rolls of newsprint and releases them into Bond's path.While Fleming received correspondence from readers who were disappointed at the novel's setting, it was also noted by O.F. Snelling in his book 007 James Bond: A Report (1964) that someone pointed out to him that the submarine that appeared towards the end of the book would have had to travel at impossible speed for it to be in its final location. However, the book moves so quickly you don't have time to question details such as that and so it doesn't really matter anyway.It is also interesting that in the previous two novels Bond's foe had been SMERSH and the Russians. However, this time the foe turns out to be German, wreaking their revenge for Britain's part in the destruction of Germany in the Second World War.While Moonraker does disappoint in some respects, the book still has its admirers and while it lacks the travelogue element found in so many of Fleming's other b
ooks it still has some great Flemingesque moments all the same.
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Unbearable Lightness Brings Eating Disorders Out of The Closet
Portia de Rossi is a brave woman. In her memoir, "Unbearable Lightness", de Rossi reveals the ugly details of her struggles with eating disorders, weight, and self-image problems, as well as her reluctance to come to terms with her homosexuality. She offers a true behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a successful actress in this day and age, and what some women resort to in order to stay in the game. The fears and insecurities are all out on the table, bringing this celebrity down to the human level, and giving the world a clue as to what might be going on in the minds and lives of other celebs as well.What this book boils down to is that celebrities, particularly women, are held to impossible standards of beauty. This is bad enough, since talent should be more indicative of success than physical characteristics; but when there are millions of women, teens, and young girls looking up to these stars, the result is disheartening. The viewing public sees a finished prod
uct, one that has been airbrushed, made up, worked on, and perhaps starved, drugged, and overworked; and thinks it's normal to look like a 90-pound porcelain doll. And furthermore, since the vast majority of people do not naturally look this way, the impressionable public feels deficient and unattractive. Being bombarded with unrealistic images of perfection doesn't do much for one's self-esteem. Neither does feeling like a total outcast, while yearning passionately to fit in.De Rossi started her career, at the age of 12, striving for the impossible. As it turned out for her, the impossible was possible, but not without dangerous, life-threatening, and spirit-crushing consequences. Not only did she strive for years to force herself into an ill-fitting mold, she denied her true desires in the process. The result was an unhappy woman, living in fear that her homosexuality and her true self would be discovered, and her "dream" career would be over. She tried to live her life as
she thought a "perfect" person should, and anything that wasn't perfect had to be hidden. The truth, of course, is that no one is perfect, and there is not one right way to be, look, love and live.The disturbing details de Rossi shares about her eating disorders are eye-opening. Obsessive behaviors, odd eating and exercising rituals, self-denial, constant extreme dieting, bingeing and purging: some of these may be commonly known aspects of anorexia/bulimia, but this vividly personal account makes it so much more real. The photos accompanying the pinnacle of the memoir, and her disorder, are particularly gruesome.When faced with the reality of impending death, de Rossi finally began the long road to recovery. Little by little, she began to accept and heal herself. Self-acceptance included finally feeling free to come entirely out of the closet and live freely as a lesbian. This story, fortunately, has a happy ending.
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uct, one that has been airbrushed, made up, worked on, and perhaps starved, drugged, and overworked; and thinks it's normal to look like a 90-pound porcelain doll. And furthermore, since the vast majority of people do not naturally look this way, the impressionable public feels deficient and unattractive. Being bombarded with unrealistic images of perfection doesn't do much for one's self-esteem. Neither does feeling like a total outcast, while yearning passionately to fit in.De Rossi started her career, at the age of 12, striving for the impossible. As it turned out for her, the impossible was possible, but not without dangerous, life-threatening, and spirit-crushing consequences. Not only did she strive for years to force herself into an ill-fitting mold, she denied her true desires in the process. The result was an unhappy woman, living in fear that her homosexuality and her true self would be discovered, and her "dream" career would be over. She tried to live her life as
she thought a "perfect" person should, and anything that wasn't perfect had to be hidden. The truth, of course, is that no one is perfect, and there is not one right way to be, look, love and live.The disturbing details de Rossi shares about her eating disorders are eye-opening. Obsessive behaviors, odd eating and exercising rituals, self-denial, constant extreme dieting, bingeing and purging: some of these may be commonly known aspects of anorexia/bulimia, but this vividly personal account makes it so much more real. The photos accompanying the pinnacle of the memoir, and her disorder, are particularly gruesome.When faced with the reality of impending death, de Rossi finally began the long road to recovery. Little by little, she began to accept and heal herself. Self-acceptance included finally feeling free to come entirely out of the closet and live freely as a lesbian. This story, fortunately, has a happy ending.
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It Has Begun
Pink! White! Everywhere! Driving down the country roads of Fresno County in California the scene is filled with living color. Various tones of pink from almost white to bright magenta mingled with the sound of bees as they work tirelessly fill the air. In February each year this beautiful site of color flows across the fruit orchards on the Blossom Trail in the bountiful San Joaquin Valley. Fruit fresh from a tree is luscious, but to have the opportunity to see it appear as a bud, grow to a blossom and finally mature into a piece of fruit is a wonderment indeed.The low hum is the sound of honey bees working hard collecting nectar to make honey. As they fly from blossom to blossom pollen gathers on their legs and it is scattered to each flower that will later develop into fruit. The Blossom Trail is one of the "show times" of the fruit tree. The orchards have been nurtured, watered and pruned throughout the year and now they are on stage in their glorious gowns of color.Could
this picture of beauty be compared to our daily life? One of the possible parallels to this evolving image of color that flows over the land could be the overall emotions that permeate the scene after we depart. Have we spread joy, sorrow, anger or emptiness as we go through our day. One of the main differences in this comparison is that the honey bees are all spreading the same thing and getting the same results.A smile is the carrier of joy and happiness that is infectious. It is difficult to frown at a person that is smiling at you. Admittedly there are those that might break their face if they smiled, but the more one smiles the more natural it feels. A smile generates a positive attitude. When I picture my smiling face on a honey bee as greetings are exchanged, that image almost makes me giggle. The amazing thing is that it spreads just like the colorful blossoms across the orchards. I know, that sometimes pain and sadness overwhelms our life and it is at those times we
really just want to be alone, but I also know if we can smile it just makes us feel better. A smile gives comfort.Yes it has begun! Another beautiful array of colorful blossoms flowing across the orchards like watercolor paint on wet paper. Smile on dear friend and begin the flow of acceptance and love to all those that are blessed to cross the fields of your life. And be prepared to tell them what makes you so happy. I am, but that will be for another story.
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this picture of beauty be compared to our daily life? One of the possible parallels to this evolving image of color that flows over the land could be the overall emotions that permeate the scene after we depart. Have we spread joy, sorrow, anger or emptiness as we go through our day. One of the main differences in this comparison is that the honey bees are all spreading the same thing and getting the same results.A smile is the carrier of joy and happiness that is infectious. It is difficult to frown at a person that is smiling at you. Admittedly there are those that might break their face if they smiled, but the more one smiles the more natural it feels. A smile generates a positive attitude. When I picture my smiling face on a honey bee as greetings are exchanged, that image almost makes me giggle. The amazing thing is that it spreads just like the colorful blossoms across the orchards. I know, that sometimes pain and sadness overwhelms our life and it is at those times we
really just want to be alone, but I also know if we can smile it just makes us feel better. A smile gives comfort.Yes it has begun! Another beautiful array of colorful blossoms flowing across the orchards like watercolor paint on wet paper. Smile on dear friend and begin the flow of acceptance and love to all those that are blessed to cross the fields of your life. And be prepared to tell them what makes you so happy. I am, but that will be for another story.
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Euro Disneyland Paris Coach Trips
Families of various incomes, poor and rich, can appreciate an excellent vacation to Disneyland located in Paris, and get a tour on the city, all at a very inexpensive cost. Coach Holidays are a family owned business that had been providing families with a great vacation for over 10 years. Coach Holidays Disneyland Paris! The best site.Holidays has a number of locations in Europe, where they transport tourist in a fabulous coach bus, and transport them from the country of England to France for a wonderful four day vacation of sightseeing in Paris. This luxurious vacation cost only 296 Euros, but does not contain the price of a hotel room. They do on the other hand recommend that folks stay at a hotel wherever a single room goes for a very inexpensive 60 Euros.Holidays divides the trip into four luxurious days. Day one is spent making the long trip from England to France, wherever once the group arrives, they take pleasure in a complementary dinner and drink, and have the oppor
tunity to relax.The second and third days are spent traveling to a number of cities and sights, which are effortless to arrive across since of Paris magnificent architecture. The city of Paris has numerous sidewalk cafes, which makes it possible for folks to get pleasure from a quaint dinner or drink with their party. The fourth and final day is spent having breakfast in bed, and going to Disneyland and embarking back to England.Coach Holidays offers excursions to the Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, and the Champs Elysees, all breathtaking sights. After visiting all of these sights, Coach Holidays permits the tourist venture by themselves for a couple of hours, and individually appreciate sites throughout Paris.Holidays does supply an optional excursion for the tourist which are visiting websites consist of going towards the Garden or Versailles, the Montmartre the Night and Montparnasse, a boat trip on the Seine. These web sites are all beautiful and
very suggested to view, but they do arrive at an additional price.Some things that are included are, services by Travelsphere Tour Manager, three nights accommodation, two nights of bed and breakfast, dinner the first night, channel crossings by the ferry or Eurotunnel, a tour with the city of Paris, a welcome drink, and travel back to England in an air-conditioned coach bus. This service comes extremely advised by the individuals who have been fortunate enough to use it within the past. You can find extremely few, if any negative comments. Book now! trips will go fast!
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tunity to relax.The second and third days are spent traveling to a number of cities and sights, which are effortless to arrive across since of Paris magnificent architecture. The city of Paris has numerous sidewalk cafes, which makes it possible for folks to get pleasure from a quaint dinner or drink with their party. The fourth and final day is spent having breakfast in bed, and going to Disneyland and embarking back to England.Coach Holidays offers excursions to the Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, and the Champs Elysees, all breathtaking sights. After visiting all of these sights, Coach Holidays permits the tourist venture by themselves for a couple of hours, and individually appreciate sites throughout Paris.Holidays does supply an optional excursion for the tourist which are visiting websites consist of going towards the Garden or Versailles, the Montmartre the Night and Montparnasse, a boat trip on the Seine. These web sites are all beautiful and
very suggested to view, but they do arrive at an additional price.Some things that are included are, services by Travelsphere Tour Manager, three nights accommodation, two nights of bed and breakfast, dinner the first night, channel crossings by the ferry or Eurotunnel, a tour with the city of Paris, a welcome drink, and travel back to England in an air-conditioned coach bus. This service comes extremely advised by the individuals who have been fortunate enough to use it within the past. You can find extremely few, if any negative comments. Book now! trips will go fast!
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Keys to Living Joyfully
Who wouldn't want to live a life filled with joy? Who wouldn't want to experience that inner happiness and a carefree, cheerful, chirpy feeling deep within? Am sure all of us want to be in this state, no matter what the situation is, but very few can actually do it. More often than not, we succumb to life's pressures and circumstances. We blame the external world - friends, family, spouses, colleagues and other situations in life for our unhappiness. We fail to realize that our happiness is completely in our control. It's within "us". That's exactly what the author Sheri describes in her book on how you can claim that ever wanting joy, passion, zest and energy in your life.She says -"Whatever you think about and internalize in your heart, is what you become"..."If you truly wrap your arms around this idea of how we shape our lives based on our thoughts, you hold the key to unlocking amazing transformative power in your life"I have always heard about the power of positive thin
king and how it can influence our lives to a great extent. But some of the books I have read so far have had very high level theories which I could not relate to. Sheri, in her book talks about how each of us can use positive affirmations effectively to overcome difficulties and even change our personality traits. It's all about training your mind to think in a certain way. Just by repeating a statement a few times can change your outlook in life. It's that simple! That's why they say - You are what you think you are. We just have to be aware of how to program our mind and what thoughts to feed in...Sheri writes through her experiences on how she has used simple positive affirmation statements in her daily life to overcome tragedies and embrace that true inner joy. As soon I as read a few chapters , I mailed Sheri about my thoughts and she was very sweet and promptly replied to me on how to go about using this technique effectively. I could relate to her ideas to a great ext
ent and that's why I found this book to be very healing. The best part is that the book does not give you any complicated theories but very simple things that you can implement in your day to day life and see the changes in your personality and the quality of life!I just strongly believe in Sheri's approach and her ideas and that's why I loved the book. But I also realize that thought its simple, it's not been very easy to make these changes and I can see that it takes genuine effort!If you are feeling low, looking to change some aspects in your life and want to know how to tap into that inner joy or if you are just looking to read something very inspirational, I highly recommend this book!
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king and how it can influence our lives to a great extent. But some of the books I have read so far have had very high level theories which I could not relate to. Sheri, in her book talks about how each of us can use positive affirmations effectively to overcome difficulties and even change our personality traits. It's all about training your mind to think in a certain way. Just by repeating a statement a few times can change your outlook in life. It's that simple! That's why they say - You are what you think you are. We just have to be aware of how to program our mind and what thoughts to feed in...Sheri writes through her experiences on how she has used simple positive affirmation statements in her daily life to overcome tragedies and embrace that true inner joy. As soon I as read a few chapters , I mailed Sheri about my thoughts and she was very sweet and promptly replied to me on how to go about using this technique effectively. I could relate to her ideas to a great ext
ent and that's why I found this book to be very healing. The best part is that the book does not give you any complicated theories but very simple things that you can implement in your day to day life and see the changes in your personality and the quality of life!I just strongly believe in Sheri's approach and her ideas and that's why I loved the book. But I also realize that thought its simple, it's not been very easy to make these changes and I can see that it takes genuine effort!If you are feeling low, looking to change some aspects in your life and want to know how to tap into that inner joy or if you are just looking to read something very inspirational, I highly recommend this book!
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Personal Finance Tips For You by Nocita Carter
Personal Finance Tips for You includes twenty-four topics covering an array of areas. The author states in the introduction "it is important to know as much as you can about managing your personal finances in these economic times." Some of the areas covered are credit card traps, keeping on track to pay your bills, handling your checkbook, the price of gas, identity theft, catching up on retirement planning, what to do if you receive a lay off notice from your job, checking your credit report and talking about finances if you are planning to get married. These are just a few of the topics. There are many more.The first topic covered is Don't Get Caught Up in The Credit Card Trap, Stop Yourself Before That Happens. This is a very important chapter for everyone to read because it is so easy for this to happen in tough economic times. The author offers several excellent tips to help anyone who has this problem. It is clearly explained why it is so important for you to pay down t
he credit card debt.Another important topic covered is How Do I Keep On Track to Pay My Bills on Time. The author gives the reader some tips on creating a budget and keeping track of your income and expenditures.How do you survive the high cost of gas? We all know, not long ago the price of gas kept soaring. The author gives us many tips on how to save money by doing some simple things like consolidating trips just to name one of the pointers. There are many tips mentioned that I never thought of myself.How do you establish your credit if you are young and just starting out on a job? Nocita Carter tells you exactly how to go about doing this.Do you think you can save any money by just saving your change? This is one of the tips made by the author. I can personally vouch for this one because each day when I purchase an item, I take the change and add it to an old coffee can. After a few months, it gets quite full. I am always surprised by the amount of money I saved from my l
oose change.I could go on and on with each chapter because there are so many good points in this book but I think you get the message and would get more out of Personal Finance Tips for You if you purchase it and read it yourself.There are several aspects of this book that I really liked. It is written in language that is very easy to understand. It is not like some of the other books on finance that require you to have a dictionary by your side as you read. The book is very organized. Each chapter starts with an introduction to explain the topic. Once that is done, the author lists several tips to help the reader accomplish these tasks. Nocita Carter has written this book in a manner that makes the reader feel like they have a personal finance expert right there beside them. Personal Finance Tips For You is recommended for any age. It will be a valuable tool for younger people who are starting their first job. On the other hand, one is never too old to find something they d
id not know in this book. After reading this book, I learned quite a few tips to help me with my finances. You will find this an excellent resource guide to keep by your side at all times.
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he credit card debt.Another important topic covered is How Do I Keep On Track to Pay My Bills on Time. The author gives the reader some tips on creating a budget and keeping track of your income and expenditures.How do you survive the high cost of gas? We all know, not long ago the price of gas kept soaring. The author gives us many tips on how to save money by doing some simple things like consolidating trips just to name one of the pointers. There are many tips mentioned that I never thought of myself.How do you establish your credit if you are young and just starting out on a job? Nocita Carter tells you exactly how to go about doing this.Do you think you can save any money by just saving your change? This is one of the tips made by the author. I can personally vouch for this one because each day when I purchase an item, I take the change and add it to an old coffee can. After a few months, it gets quite full. I am always surprised by the amount of money I saved from my l
oose change.I could go on and on with each chapter because there are so many good points in this book but I think you get the message and would get more out of Personal Finance Tips for You if you purchase it and read it yourself.There are several aspects of this book that I really liked. It is written in language that is very easy to understand. It is not like some of the other books on finance that require you to have a dictionary by your side as you read. The book is very organized. Each chapter starts with an introduction to explain the topic. Once that is done, the author lists several tips to help the reader accomplish these tasks. Nocita Carter has written this book in a manner that makes the reader feel like they have a personal finance expert right there beside them. Personal Finance Tips For You is recommended for any age. It will be a valuable tool for younger people who are starting their first job. On the other hand, one is never too old to find something they d
id not know in this book. After reading this book, I learned quite a few tips to help me with my finances. You will find this an excellent resource guide to keep by your side at all times.
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This Military Historian Records the Heroic Acts of Unheralded Heroes
Bud Feuer is a pretty prolific military historian, having written more than a dozen military history books. But what makes Feuer stand apart, in my opinion, is his histories of little known, unheralded, unusual military units. A case in point is the Australian coast watchers who performed heroic duty when the Japanese were advancing through the South Sea Islands during World War II.In Feuer's book, Coast Watching in WWII: Operations Against the Japanese on the Solomon Islands 1941-43, the author details the activities of up to 400 coast watchers scattered along the coastal areas of the Solomon Islands. These units would hide away in the jungle/mountain areas, keep an eye on Japanese ship movements, and then radio reports to headquarters on what ships were moving into the area.The Japanese most likely would never have been halted if they were able to maintain the element of surprise. But that was taken away, unknowingly to them, by the coast watchers. Feuer makes a good argume
nt when he states that "coast watching alone was responsible for the success of the air war. During the early and uncertain days of the American struggle to wrest Guadalcanal from the Japanese, the reports and timely warnings from Stations JEF and STO on Bougainville were directly responsible for the enemy's defeat."To perform their tasks, the coast watchers relied on "teleradios" which were relatively large, heavy and clunky radio communications equipment that had to be hauled from one hiding spot to another. The teleradio had a voice range of about 400 miles and had a range of an additional 200 miles if you used the telegraph key. Besides having to lug this heavy machine around, the men in the unit had to lug around the batteries, charging engine, and benzene fuel. It took several men to carry the teleradio from one site to another. Imagine what these guys could have accomplished today with micro-electronic technology?Feuer points out why propaganda is so important in wart
ime, recording the successes of the coast watchers and failures of the Japanese who angered the natives by arresting men and women in the villages and using them as free laborers. The Japanese also knew little about mountains and were unskilled in tracking.While I enjoy history, most of the time I am bored silly by voluminous military histories that fail to record the lives of the soldiers involved or capture the overall picture of what is taking place. Bud Feuer accomplishes what many military historians fail to do - Feuer writes a compelling, riveting history that grabs your attention early and keeps it. Bud Feuer is a great story teller and an accurate historian.
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nt when he states that "coast watching alone was responsible for the success of the air war. During the early and uncertain days of the American struggle to wrest Guadalcanal from the Japanese, the reports and timely warnings from Stations JEF and STO on Bougainville were directly responsible for the enemy's defeat."To perform their tasks, the coast watchers relied on "teleradios" which were relatively large, heavy and clunky radio communications equipment that had to be hauled from one hiding spot to another. The teleradio had a voice range of about 400 miles and had a range of an additional 200 miles if you used the telegraph key. Besides having to lug this heavy machine around, the men in the unit had to lug around the batteries, charging engine, and benzene fuel. It took several men to carry the teleradio from one site to another. Imagine what these guys could have accomplished today with micro-electronic technology?Feuer points out why propaganda is so important in wart
ime, recording the successes of the coast watchers and failures of the Japanese who angered the natives by arresting men and women in the villages and using them as free laborers. The Japanese also knew little about mountains and were unskilled in tracking.While I enjoy history, most of the time I am bored silly by voluminous military histories that fail to record the lives of the soldiers involved or capture the overall picture of what is taking place. Bud Feuer accomplishes what many military historians fail to do - Feuer writes a compelling, riveting history that grabs your attention early and keeps it. Bud Feuer is a great story teller and an accurate historian.
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The Key to Solving Difficulties
I've been reading & watching some really great material in the last couple of weeks & I really must share.I've been reading Norman Vincent Peale's book 'A Guide to Confident Living'. It was written in 1948 which is well before my time. There are things about life in that time frame which are different from what I have experienced in my lifetime. I was really amazed by chapter 10, where the author recounted several stories of people going to the doctor for medical concerns such as anxiety, nervous breakdown, stomach disorders etc. All these people were told by their doctor to practice their Christian faith on a deeper level. That if they really practiced faith in their thought life instead of just the morals & ethics of their religion, life would not get them down. Three prominent principles of the New Testament of the Bible are: take no thought for tomorrow; let not your heart be troubled; and come onto me all you who labor & are heavy laden.A wonderful DVD th
at I got from Netflix is 'Facing the Giants'. An inspirational drama about a head football coach at a Christian school who is facing failure on every level. He is close to getting fired from his job, his football team has not won in several years, his marriage is failing, and his house & car are in bad repair with no money to repair them. He is down & almost out for the count when someone reminds him to put it (all if it) in God's hands. He does and the results are amazing.A girlfriend & I are dealing with some tough issues in our lives right now. I was praying the other morning and asking God for the key to our situations. Instantly I started singing 'Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory & grace.' It was like God was speaking directly to me, inviting me to have more fellowship with Him, to lean on Him just a little more so that I could experience more of His glo
ry and grace.We hesitate to give it all to God. We search diligently for the answer to our problems. He wants to give us so much and we like stubborn children want to control our situations. But if we can really let go then we can be so richly blessed it will astound us. There is no limit to what God can do.'Hey God, since you are smarter than I am & more powerful than I am can you take care of this one, please. I really do need your help.
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at I got from Netflix is 'Facing the Giants'. An inspirational drama about a head football coach at a Christian school who is facing failure on every level. He is close to getting fired from his job, his football team has not won in several years, his marriage is failing, and his house & car are in bad repair with no money to repair them. He is down & almost out for the count when someone reminds him to put it (all if it) in God's hands. He does and the results are amazing.A girlfriend & I are dealing with some tough issues in our lives right now. I was praying the other morning and asking God for the key to our situations. Instantly I started singing 'Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory & grace.' It was like God was speaking directly to me, inviting me to have more fellowship with Him, to lean on Him just a little more so that I could experience more of His glo
ry and grace.We hesitate to give it all to God. We search diligently for the answer to our problems. He wants to give us so much and we like stubborn children want to control our situations. But if we can really let go then we can be so richly blessed it will astound us. There is no limit to what God can do.'Hey God, since you are smarter than I am & more powerful than I am can you take care of this one, please. I really do need your help.
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The Best Book on Women's Health & Beauty I've Ever Read
Are you like Sarah who is 38 years old dealing with skin which is unhealthy? She has quite loose skin which is sun damaged and very dry. Or maybe you are like Lucy who is 52 years old trying to solve problems caused by the menopause? Do you have a lot of questions about hormone changes and the stages you will experience and the best way to deal with it?If so, MUST KNOW Answers, Secrets & Tips on Women's Health & Beauty could be helpful in solving those problems, and many more.Here are just some of the highlights of MUST KNOW Answers, Secrets & Tips on Women's Health & Beauty:-8 food secrets for healthy skin, if you want smooth, supple, wrinkle free beautiful skin try some of these super foods and secrets for healthy skin. You'll find this on page 59-a huge resource on hormones including tips on how to treat menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy and the alternatives, pros and cons and natural options. You'll find this on page 3-41-Do you know which vi
tamins help reduce and reverse the effects of the sun and damage to the skin? You'll find this on page 101Of course, MUST KNOW Answers, Secrets & Tips on Women's Health & Beauty isn't for everybody.My only slight reservation about this book is the size, it is probably too big to print out and read at your leisure (nearly 300 pages) saying that, this is the most comprehensive book available on women's health and beauty.This book covers everything from hormones to Anti-Aging Skin Care and common women's health problems, such as: Headaches, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Yeast infections and many more, as well as everything you need to know about acne and the truth about the best ways to treat it.If you want something that is clear, easy to understand and all in one place, you will not be disappointed with this e-book. It is huge...But if you're dealing with any of the problems mentioned above, I think MUST KNOW Answers, Secrets & Tips on Women's Health & Beauty ca
n probably save you a lot of time and hassles. Ann Sandretto's research and experience, as well as a sincere desire to help, come through on every page of the book.
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tamins help reduce and reverse the effects of the sun and damage to the skin? You'll find this on page 101Of course, MUST KNOW Answers, Secrets & Tips on Women's Health & Beauty isn't for everybody.My only slight reservation about this book is the size, it is probably too big to print out and read at your leisure (nearly 300 pages) saying that, this is the most comprehensive book available on women's health and beauty.This book covers everything from hormones to Anti-Aging Skin Care and common women's health problems, such as: Headaches, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Yeast infections and many more, as well as everything you need to know about acne and the truth about the best ways to treat it.If you want something that is clear, easy to understand and all in one place, you will not be disappointed with this e-book. It is huge...But if you're dealing with any of the problems mentioned above, I think MUST KNOW Answers, Secrets & Tips on Women's Health & Beauty ca
n probably save you a lot of time and hassles. Ann Sandretto's research and experience, as well as a sincere desire to help, come through on every page of the book.
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Getting to the Bottom of Hamlet's Lovelife With Quotes From Shakespeare's Play
One of the most attention-grabbing debates still being waged over Shakespeare's "Hamlet" is the issue of whether or not Hamlet and Ophelia have slept together. The most famous quote on the matter - Hamlet's angry, repeated "Get thee to a nunnery" - would seem to accuse Ophelia of having rejected his advances... if it weren't for the fact that "nunnery" is also Elizabethan slang for "brothel." The did they / didn't they debate is unusual in that it implies a lot more backstory than most Shakespearean mysteries, and only a few key moments in the play address the issue directly.In Act II, Scene III, Laertes warns Ophelia that although Hamlet's confessions of love may be sincere, the fact that he has kingly responsibilities jeopardizes their chances of having a serious relationship. He then specifically instructs her not to "open" her "chaste treasure" to the guy, and since warnings are usually, you know, preemptory, we get the impression that she hasn't done the deed just yet; a
fter all, if Laertes has no qualms about confronting his kid sister regarding her sex life - in the 1600's - there's a good chance he wouldn't exactly hold back if he thought something was actually going on.Then again, they fact that he broaches the topic in the first place suggests that her relationship is catching people's attention. Even her dim-witted father, Polonius, describes her "audience" with the prince as being "free and bounteous," which is never how you want your dad to describe you with regard to your boyfriend.To complicate things, Ophelia comes back at Laertes with a warning not to preach what he doesn't practice "as some ungracious pastors do." Perhaps she takes this little jab simply so that he can share in her extreme discomfort, but if the name of the game really is polite insinuation, her response strongly suggests that Laertes is just as guilty as she is (and his immediately changing the subject would seem to support the theory). If this is the case, th
eir skirting around the sex issue makes sense, since neither one has the moral leverage necessary to outright accuse the other.Interestingly, the audience doesn't get to see Hamlet and Ophelia interact directly until Act III, Scene I - and by then, Hamlet's putting so much energy into being offensive, antagonizing, and self-contradictory that it's impossible to take anything he rants about at face value. That being said, he does speak honestly in his monologues as asides. For example, at the end of his "To be or not to be" soliloquy, Hamlet notices Ophelia entering the room and remarks to himself, "Nymph, in thy orisons / Be all my sins remembered."Two things:1) Why does he call her a nymph? Because nymphs are beautiful, or because they run around naked and form the root of the word "nymphomania"? 2) What are these "sins" he mentions - and why is Ophelia privy to them? Since an orison is a prayer and prayer can indicate both piety and guilt, he's either calling her saintly (
and hoping that she prays for him) or suggesting she's got some serious forgivin' to ask for. Unfortunately, this double meaning is typical of Hamlet quotes and brings us right back to our original "nunnery" dilemma.Next comes Ophelia and Hamlet's first (onstage) conversation. Ophelia gives back his love notes as per her family's instructions, but rather than simply tell him she's no longer interested or that it isn't a good idea, she says, "Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind." So far, Hamlet's done nothing unkind to her that we know of (just give it a scene or two), and since breaking up with Hamlet is Polonius's idea, it doesn't make sense for Ophelia to embellish with accusations like "you're a jerk" just because she's caught up in the theater of it all.Therefore, since she adds the statement of what is apparently her own accord - and since Hamlet's response isn't even close to "Excuse me??" - the implication is that Hamlet has betrayed her in some secret way th
at 1) both of them acknowledge, 2) neither one talks about, and 3) William Shakespeare doesn't explicitly write into the play. Not only is this an important moment for the seduction theorists, but it also hints tantalizingly at a storyworld that exists outside Hamlet as a play.After her dad forces her to break up with her boyfriend - who then accidentally murders him, Ophelia finally discovers an outlet for her considerable agitation: going nuts and sing-songing whatever pops into her head. This includes things like, "They say the owl was the baker's daughter" and "la." However, it also includes things about primarily a) her dad's death, and b) unfaithful scumbags.She announces that "Young men will do't if they come to't, / By cock, they are to blame" and then launches into a conversation between a fallen woman and her lover. The woman begins: "before you tumbled me, / You promised me to wed" (translation: before we had sex, you said we'd tie the knot!), to which her lover r
esponds, "so would I ha' done, by yonder sun, / An thou hadst not come to bed" (translation: I would have too, if you hadn't been so trampy). The songs continue much in the same vein until Ophelia's death. While it's impossible to know how much combined sense there is in her ramblings, everything she says about her father's death seems quite lucid, making us more inclined to believe that her jilted lover songs are actually based in fact.After Ophelia drowns, the queen has the final word on her virtue by comparing Ophelia to a "mermaid," the ultimate symbol of female unattainability. (Think about it for a second...) Whether this is Queen Gertrude's final defense of Ophelia's chastity or a flowery attempt to sugarcoat her death (much like, say, claiming that Ophelia fell into the stream accidentally) remains open to debate.
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fter all, if Laertes has no qualms about confronting his kid sister regarding her sex life - in the 1600's - there's a good chance he wouldn't exactly hold back if he thought something was actually going on.Then again, they fact that he broaches the topic in the first place suggests that her relationship is catching people's attention. Even her dim-witted father, Polonius, describes her "audience" with the prince as being "free and bounteous," which is never how you want your dad to describe you with regard to your boyfriend.To complicate things, Ophelia comes back at Laertes with a warning not to preach what he doesn't practice "as some ungracious pastors do." Perhaps she takes this little jab simply so that he can share in her extreme discomfort, but if the name of the game really is polite insinuation, her response strongly suggests that Laertes is just as guilty as she is (and his immediately changing the subject would seem to support the theory). If this is the case, th
eir skirting around the sex issue makes sense, since neither one has the moral leverage necessary to outright accuse the other.Interestingly, the audience doesn't get to see Hamlet and Ophelia interact directly until Act III, Scene I - and by then, Hamlet's putting so much energy into being offensive, antagonizing, and self-contradictory that it's impossible to take anything he rants about at face value. That being said, he does speak honestly in his monologues as asides. For example, at the end of his "To be or not to be" soliloquy, Hamlet notices Ophelia entering the room and remarks to himself, "Nymph, in thy orisons / Be all my sins remembered."Two things:1) Why does he call her a nymph? Because nymphs are beautiful, or because they run around naked and form the root of the word "nymphomania"? 2) What are these "sins" he mentions - and why is Ophelia privy to them? Since an orison is a prayer and prayer can indicate both piety and guilt, he's either calling her saintly (
and hoping that she prays for him) or suggesting she's got some serious forgivin' to ask for. Unfortunately, this double meaning is typical of Hamlet quotes and brings us right back to our original "nunnery" dilemma.Next comes Ophelia and Hamlet's first (onstage) conversation. Ophelia gives back his love notes as per her family's instructions, but rather than simply tell him she's no longer interested or that it isn't a good idea, she says, "Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind." So far, Hamlet's done nothing unkind to her that we know of (just give it a scene or two), and since breaking up with Hamlet is Polonius's idea, it doesn't make sense for Ophelia to embellish with accusations like "you're a jerk" just because she's caught up in the theater of it all.Therefore, since she adds the statement of what is apparently her own accord - and since Hamlet's response isn't even close to "Excuse me??" - the implication is that Hamlet has betrayed her in some secret way th
at 1) both of them acknowledge, 2) neither one talks about, and 3) William Shakespeare doesn't explicitly write into the play. Not only is this an important moment for the seduction theorists, but it also hints tantalizingly at a storyworld that exists outside Hamlet as a play.After her dad forces her to break up with her boyfriend - who then accidentally murders him, Ophelia finally discovers an outlet for her considerable agitation: going nuts and sing-songing whatever pops into her head. This includes things like, "They say the owl was the baker's daughter" and "la." However, it also includes things about primarily a) her dad's death, and b) unfaithful scumbags.She announces that "Young men will do't if they come to't, / By cock, they are to blame" and then launches into a conversation between a fallen woman and her lover. The woman begins: "before you tumbled me, / You promised me to wed" (translation: before we had sex, you said we'd tie the knot!), to which her lover r
esponds, "so would I ha' done, by yonder sun, / An thou hadst not come to bed" (translation: I would have too, if you hadn't been so trampy). The songs continue much in the same vein until Ophelia's death. While it's impossible to know how much combined sense there is in her ramblings, everything she says about her father's death seems quite lucid, making us more inclined to believe that her jilted lover songs are actually based in fact.After Ophelia drowns, the queen has the final word on her virtue by comparing Ophelia to a "mermaid," the ultimate symbol of female unattainability. (Think about it for a second...) Whether this is Queen Gertrude's final defense of Ophelia's chastity or a flowery attempt to sugarcoat her death (much like, say, claiming that Ophelia fell into the stream accidentally) remains open to debate.
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Japan's History - A Book Review
Are you looking for a very good book, one which will help you learn about the history of Japan? If so, there is a very good book I would like to recommend to you, one which is in my personal library, and one that I believe will give you with the overview you need to understand modern Japan. If you don't understand the history - you probably won't understand the culture, people, or even how Japan came to be what it is today - the name of the book is;"A History of Japan - From Stone Age to Superpower" by Kenneth G. Henshall, professor of Japanese studies at the University of Waikato, New Zealand; Published by St. Martin's Press, New York, New York, 1999. ISBN: 0-312-21986-5.This is a complete history book of Japan from ancient times, including all of their ancient myths to the present, or the year 2000. It takes us from the very earliest of inhabitants, which are thought to be circa 13,000 BC and all the way through this Stone Age of hunter gatherers. This book is broken into s
ix parts in all. Part two takes us through 700 to 1600 BC where the reader will learn about the Nara, Heian, the warrior state or the Kamakura Period, and the Muromachi Period, as well as the Azuchi-Momoyama Period.In part three we learn about a closed country, drawn inwardly between 1600 and 1868, and in part four we watch as the nation of Japan is building into a modern country. We watch the economic development as well as the war and the politics. In part five we watch the preparation for war and the lead up to the war; and finally the war itself, which changed the Japanese Empire forever.Lastly, in this six part we see the incredible resurgence of a strong people who rebuilt their country into the second largest economic power house on the planet, something incredible for an island nation. You will understand why the Japanese are so proud, and how Japan came to be. I would recommend reading this book prior to reading any history in the last decade in Japan. This way you
will have an overview, you can understand that context better. Indeed, hope you will please consider all this.
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ix parts in all. Part two takes us through 700 to 1600 BC where the reader will learn about the Nara, Heian, the warrior state or the Kamakura Period, and the Muromachi Period, as well as the Azuchi-Momoyama Period.In part three we learn about a closed country, drawn inwardly between 1600 and 1868, and in part four we watch as the nation of Japan is building into a modern country. We watch the economic development as well as the war and the politics. In part five we watch the preparation for war and the lead up to the war; and finally the war itself, which changed the Japanese Empire forever.Lastly, in this six part we see the incredible resurgence of a strong people who rebuilt their country into the second largest economic power house on the planet, something incredible for an island nation. You will understand why the Japanese are so proud, and how Japan came to be. I would recommend reading this book prior to reading any history in the last decade in Japan. This way you
will have an overview, you can understand that context better. Indeed, hope you will please consider all this.
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Jesus Christ - Self-Denial Or Self-Esteem
If one didn't look at the title of Dr. Tyler's book, "Jesus Christ: Self-Denial or Self-Esteem," they might think they were reading a book about the life of Christ instead of a refutation of the self-esteem movement. Dr. Tyler takes a different approach that's characteristic of some of the other books on critiquing self-esteem. He doesn't exclusively argue that the self-esteem position is defective from a humanistic psychological approach as Paul Vitz does. Nor does he attempt to contrast each heretical thought and compare it to an exhaustive look at scripture references. Instead, he compares the notion of selfism to the life and practices of Jesus Christ. By so doing, he demonstrates that self-esteem flies directly in the face of what Christ was teaching others, especially His very own disciples.In the introduction, Dr. Tyler makes the case that the new pop culture words, self-image, self-esteem and self-worth have one central focus: self. This being a recent phenomena (with
in the past 25 years), it has had a significant influence on the church and its teachings. He quotes Robert Schuller who says that a new reformation is needed and that being one centering on self-esteem. (It's ironic that Schuller uses the word reformation. "The Reformation," nearly 500 years ago, affirmed the utter ruin and insufficiency of man's condition and reinforced the complete sufficiency of scripture, grace, faith and Christ-a complete and utter opposition of what Schuller wants.) Dr. Tyler seeks to declare that the Bible's emphasis is on self-denial, a concept that is apparently anathema to modern day authors. And where are, Dr. Tyler asks, the words of Jesus when he supposedly tells his followers to "love themselves, esteem themselves, accept themselves, believe in themselves, develop a healthy self-image, or nurture feelings of significance and worth?" Dr. Tyler looks for them in the next three chapters of his book as he explores the words, works, and parables of
Christ.Dr. Tyler explores Christ's encounter with various people. Jesus was always other-oriented in that He was continually about His father's business. His baptism, the cleansing of the temple and the meeting with the Samaritan women are just a few examples that Dr. Tyler cites as proof. The most striking evidence appears in Christ's Sermon on the Mount where Jesus tells the crowd how to obtain blessedness (happiness). One would expect to find here Christ giving exhortation on seeking self-affirmation if the self-esteem zealots were true. However, Dr. Tyler cites five Beatitudes that Christ preached which further disappoints the selfism crowd. Christ proclaimed blessedness would occur to those who are poor in spirit, mourn, practice meekness, are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, and are merciful.Leaving Christ's words, Dr. Tyler explores the miracles of Jesus Christ. Jesus used miracles as proof of His divine authority, to give substance to His words, and also to dem
onstrate his other-oriented attitude by offering love and sympathy for mankind. Dr. Tyler gives several examples, healing of the leper and the Roman centurion's servant, the calming for the Sea of Galilee, the demon-possessed man, to name a few. This shows Christ was focused on meeting the needs of others. Dr. Tyler also leaves the self-love advocates with a question as to where was the person who cried "I hate myself, I feel inferior and inadequate; heal me Son of David;" (not in Galilee apparently).Dr. Tyler uses the parables to further prove that Christ was other-oriented. He gives a brief explanation on the purpose of parables. He explains the dilemma that many find as to why Christ spoke in parables, i.e., Christ intentionally hid from the disobedient and rebellious His mysteries. Dr. Tyler's quotation from G. Campbell Morgan seems out of step however as Campbell's quote muddies the water. It appears inconsistent with Matthew 13:15b. "lest at any time they should see wi
th their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them."Dr. Tyler closes his book by acknowledging that undeniably self-esteemism is found in the scriptures. It's origin is in Genesis 3:6, "And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat." This was the beginning of mankind becoming self-oriented. It's clear to the reader that support for current selfism philosophy cannot be gleaned from the teachings or the life of Christ. Christ was certainly focused on doing His Father's business as well as relieving the suffering of others.
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in the past 25 years), it has had a significant influence on the church and its teachings. He quotes Robert Schuller who says that a new reformation is needed and that being one centering on self-esteem. (It's ironic that Schuller uses the word reformation. "The Reformation," nearly 500 years ago, affirmed the utter ruin and insufficiency of man's condition and reinforced the complete sufficiency of scripture, grace, faith and Christ-a complete and utter opposition of what Schuller wants.) Dr. Tyler seeks to declare that the Bible's emphasis is on self-denial, a concept that is apparently anathema to modern day authors. And where are, Dr. Tyler asks, the words of Jesus when he supposedly tells his followers to "love themselves, esteem themselves, accept themselves, believe in themselves, develop a healthy self-image, or nurture feelings of significance and worth?" Dr. Tyler looks for them in the next three chapters of his book as he explores the words, works, and parables of
Christ.Dr. Tyler explores Christ's encounter with various people. Jesus was always other-oriented in that He was continually about His father's business. His baptism, the cleansing of the temple and the meeting with the Samaritan women are just a few examples that Dr. Tyler cites as proof. The most striking evidence appears in Christ's Sermon on the Mount where Jesus tells the crowd how to obtain blessedness (happiness). One would expect to find here Christ giving exhortation on seeking self-affirmation if the self-esteem zealots were true. However, Dr. Tyler cites five Beatitudes that Christ preached which further disappoints the selfism crowd. Christ proclaimed blessedness would occur to those who are poor in spirit, mourn, practice meekness, are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, and are merciful.Leaving Christ's words, Dr. Tyler explores the miracles of Jesus Christ. Jesus used miracles as proof of His divine authority, to give substance to His words, and also to dem
onstrate his other-oriented attitude by offering love and sympathy for mankind. Dr. Tyler gives several examples, healing of the leper and the Roman centurion's servant, the calming for the Sea of Galilee, the demon-possessed man, to name a few. This shows Christ was focused on meeting the needs of others. Dr. Tyler also leaves the self-love advocates with a question as to where was the person who cried "I hate myself, I feel inferior and inadequate; heal me Son of David;" (not in Galilee apparently).Dr. Tyler uses the parables to further prove that Christ was other-oriented. He gives a brief explanation on the purpose of parables. He explains the dilemma that many find as to why Christ spoke in parables, i.e., Christ intentionally hid from the disobedient and rebellious His mysteries. Dr. Tyler's quotation from G. Campbell Morgan seems out of step however as Campbell's quote muddies the water. It appears inconsistent with Matthew 13:15b. "lest at any time they should see wi
th their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them."Dr. Tyler closes his book by acknowledging that undeniably self-esteemism is found in the scriptures. It's origin is in Genesis 3:6, "And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat." This was the beginning of mankind becoming self-oriented. It's clear to the reader that support for current selfism philosophy cannot be gleaned from the teachings or the life of Christ. Christ was certainly focused on doing His Father's business as well as relieving the suffering of others.
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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
This article is a review of Deepak Chopra's modern classic "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success". The subtitle to the book is "A Practical Guide To The Fulfillment of Your Dreams."The book takes issue with the commonly held belief that success is the result of hard work, exacting plans, and driving ambition. Instead the book adopts the perspective that success is the result of learning to live in harmony with natural laws. Achieving this harmony it holds to be the key to manifesting well-being, good health, fulfilling relationships, energy and enthusiasm for life, and material abundance.In brief the Seven Spiritual Laws are as follows:1) The Law of Pure Potentiality:This law maintains that the source of all creation is pure consciousness. That this is our true self and that realizing this fact aligns us with the power that manifests everything in the Universe.2) The Law of Giving:This states that the Universe operates through dynamic exchange; and that giving and receiving ar
e simply different aspects of this exchange. Further that the willingness to give that which we seek is the key to keeping abundance circulating freely in our lives.3) The Law of Karma:This law states that every action generates a force of energy that returns to us in like kind. When we choose action that create happiness and success then those shall be the fruit of our karma.4) The Law of Least Effort:This law states that nature's intelligence functions with effortless ease. That when we harness the forces of harmony, joy, and love; we then create success and good fortune in our lives.5) The Law of Intention and Desire:This law says that every desire contains the mechanics for it's own fulfillment. That when we introduce intention into the field of pure potentiality we put infinite organizing power to work for ourselves.6) The Law of Detachment:This represents a willingness to let go of control and accept uncertainty. This opens us up to direction from the creative mind tha
t orchestrates the dance of the Universe.7) The Law of Dharma:This is the law of purpose in life. It states that when we use our unique talents in service of others we experience perfect harmony and success flow naturally from every such action.
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e simply different aspects of this exchange. Further that the willingness to give that which we seek is the key to keeping abundance circulating freely in our lives.3) The Law of Karma:This law states that every action generates a force of energy that returns to us in like kind. When we choose action that create happiness and success then those shall be the fruit of our karma.4) The Law of Least Effort:This law states that nature's intelligence functions with effortless ease. That when we harness the forces of harmony, joy, and love; we then create success and good fortune in our lives.5) The Law of Intention and Desire:This law says that every desire contains the mechanics for it's own fulfillment. That when we introduce intention into the field of pure potentiality we put infinite organizing power to work for ourselves.6) The Law of Detachment:This represents a willingness to let go of control and accept uncertainty. This opens us up to direction from the creative mind tha
t orchestrates the dance of the Universe.7) The Law of Dharma:This is the law of purpose in life. It states that when we use our unique talents in service of others we experience perfect harmony and success flow naturally from every such action.
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
The Seventh Angel by Jeff Edwards
As a former Army paratrooper and sniper, I often gravitate toward thrillers with a spec ops type hero, or something similar to that genre. I'll admit, I have not read many thrillers with the Navy in the forefront, unless it is about Navy SEALS. With that said, "The Seventh Angel" by Jeff Edwards looked like a good read, so I decided to add it to my reading queue for something a bit different. I am so very glad I did! "The Seventh Angel" is an excellent novel that keeps the reader engaged from the first page right up until that last word. I thoroughly enjoyed this page turning naval drama and look forward to reading more from Jeff Edwards.Edwards, a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer and Anti-Submarine Warfare Specialist, writes with authority and a sophistication that will make all Navy veterans proud to have him championing naval tales. But more than the naval accuracy in his writing, Edwards developed the story and characters in a way that really makes you want to know m
ore about them, care for them and find out what happens as the story progresses. It was a very well developed and engaging tale that contained suspense, action (albeit different from the kind of action in stories about spec ops missions or similar yarns about gun men), caring, morals, and a feeling that this could really take place at any time in our world today.The story centers around a military revolt in southeastern Russia that puts a former hard-line Soviet leader in command of a ballistic missile submarine and its arsenal of nuclear weapons. He's not afraid to use the nukes to achieve his goal of recapturing the might and glory of the fallen Soviet Union. With great descriptions of America's defense systems for such an incident, Edwards weaves into the tale a lone U.S. Navy warship, with a civilian who dislikes the military and all it stand for on-board, that is the World's last hope to destroy the submarine before it can launch a full out nuclear attack that will dest
roy the world as we know it. And weave a tale Edwards does! It is top-notch story telling at its best.If you enjoy suspenseful naval stories, "The Seventh Angel" is a must read. However, I'd also add that this novel is a must read for anyone who enjoys a well written, spellbinding, and gripping tale of military suspense.
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ore about them, care for them and find out what happens as the story progresses. It was a very well developed and engaging tale that contained suspense, action (albeit different from the kind of action in stories about spec ops missions or similar yarns about gun men), caring, morals, and a feeling that this could really take place at any time in our world today.The story centers around a military revolt in southeastern Russia that puts a former hard-line Soviet leader in command of a ballistic missile submarine and its arsenal of nuclear weapons. He's not afraid to use the nukes to achieve his goal of recapturing the might and glory of the fallen Soviet Union. With great descriptions of America's defense systems for such an incident, Edwards weaves into the tale a lone U.S. Navy warship, with a civilian who dislikes the military and all it stand for on-board, that is the World's last hope to destroy the submarine before it can launch a full out nuclear attack that will dest
roy the world as we know it. And weave a tale Edwards does! It is top-notch story telling at its best.If you enjoy suspenseful naval stories, "The Seventh Angel" is a must read. However, I'd also add that this novel is a must read for anyone who enjoys a well written, spellbinding, and gripping tale of military suspense.
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Computer Books - Update Yourself With The Latest In Information Technology
Some people are not even aware of what are computers and how are they useful to us. They can benefit a lot by reading computer books. Computer knowledge has become necessary these days to succeed in any area of specialisation. Every job requires that the candidate should have computer knowledge. We have become so dependent on these machines that our work would stop if we do not have access to them. The books which impart knowledge on the basics of computers help us a lot to know about the technical terms associated with them.Computer training books are essential in the field of computer learning. These manuals are classified based on various subjects of computers. One can satisfy his desires of getting expertise in this area by reading these educational books.Now a days, computers have become an important subject for children in schools. By reading these books, children can learn about the various applications which are most commonly used like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. Th
ese educational books teach us a lot about the latest applications and technologies.Can you imagine the world without computers? Well, its quite difficult to imagine so. In today's modern world, these powerful machines have become necessary for every job. There are computer training schools opened in every corner of the world. This education helps us to learn the various technologies that can facilitate our work. You need to have a practical knowledge and hands-on computer experience and skills. They have become an important tool for business as well as homes.If you wish to acquire promotion in your job, you are required to keep yourself updated by having sound knowledge of computers. One needs to be computer savvy to succeed in his life. You can easily elevate yourself by obtaining knowledge of the technological advancements and by reading the educational computer books. They can help you in all spheres of life. The easy to understand computer books give you all the informa
tion about computer devices so that you can prosper in your area of expertise.The best place to search for these books is online stores. Here you will get all the popular authors' books. You can even read reviews given by different users and then make your decision. Research carefully and take your time. Not only you will get discounted priced books but also get free gifts and offers.
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ese educational books teach us a lot about the latest applications and technologies.Can you imagine the world without computers? Well, its quite difficult to imagine so. In today's modern world, these powerful machines have become necessary for every job. There are computer training schools opened in every corner of the world. This education helps us to learn the various technologies that can facilitate our work. You need to have a practical knowledge and hands-on computer experience and skills. They have become an important tool for business as well as homes.If you wish to acquire promotion in your job, you are required to keep yourself updated by having sound knowledge of computers. One needs to be computer savvy to succeed in his life. You can easily elevate yourself by obtaining knowledge of the technological advancements and by reading the educational computer books. They can help you in all spheres of life. The easy to understand computer books give you all the informa
tion about computer devices so that you can prosper in your area of expertise.The best place to search for these books is online stores. Here you will get all the popular authors' books. You can even read reviews given by different users and then make your decision. Research carefully and take your time. Not only you will get discounted priced books but also get free gifts and offers.
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The Resume Catalog by Yana Parker Book Review
Yana Parker's book, The Resume Catalog - 200 Damn Good Examples, is my favorite resource for resume samples.When I worked at an employment resource center, I referred clients to this book almost every day. It's well organized and full of good resume help and examples that provide plenty of ideas for resume layout and content. It is one thing to understand, in theory, how to write a resume, but it's also extremely helpful to have several good resume samples on hand to give you inspiration for your own resume; you'll find that in this book.I have found that often people really struggle to describe their skills and professional accomplishments when they are writing resumes. Either people minimize their skills and don't give themselves full credit for all of the experience they have acquired; they have done a job for so long, they have trouble thinking through all of the skills that just come naturally at this point; or they just have never taken the time to sit down and think th
rough all of their marketable skills.Whatever the reason, if you haven't written a lot of resumes, it can be challenging to remember all of the skills, and experience you have that can be used to write "Damn Good Resumes." The resume examples in Yana Parker's book can be used to provide plenty of inspiration for your own resume.The Resume Catalog - 200 Damn Good Examples will provide you with good resume samples if you are looking for work in management, human resources, office administration, education, sales, finance, counseling, health or marketing. There is a section with technical and computer related resume examples, however, high tech industries have changed so profoundly in the past few years, I'd recommend using a very current, specialized resource for technical resume examples.If your career goals don't fit within the list above, you can check out another book by Yana Parker, Blue Collar and Beyond - Resumes for Skilled Trades and Services. This book is also a grea
t resource that I used with clients on a regular basis. It provides great resume samples, but in this book you'll find examples of resumes for people who work in the automotive industry, construction and maintenance, customer service, hotel, restaurant and food service, administrative positions, skilled trades and manufacturing.These two books, The Resume Catalog - 200 Damn Good Examples and Blue Collar and Beyond - Resumes for Skilled Trades and Services are wonderful because they help you get down to resume writing quickly. You won't have to read endless pages to get the information you need. The resume examples quickly illustrate exactly what you need to know to get inspiration for your own resumes.
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rough all of their marketable skills.Whatever the reason, if you haven't written a lot of resumes, it can be challenging to remember all of the skills, and experience you have that can be used to write "Damn Good Resumes." The resume examples in Yana Parker's book can be used to provide plenty of inspiration for your own resume.The Resume Catalog - 200 Damn Good Examples will provide you with good resume samples if you are looking for work in management, human resources, office administration, education, sales, finance, counseling, health or marketing. There is a section with technical and computer related resume examples, however, high tech industries have changed so profoundly in the past few years, I'd recommend using a very current, specialized resource for technical resume examples.If your career goals don't fit within the list above, you can check out another book by Yana Parker, Blue Collar and Beyond - Resumes for Skilled Trades and Services. This book is also a grea
t resource that I used with clients on a regular basis. It provides great resume samples, but in this book you'll find examples of resumes for people who work in the automotive industry, construction and maintenance, customer service, hotel, restaurant and food service, administrative positions, skilled trades and manufacturing.These two books, The Resume Catalog - 200 Damn Good Examples and Blue Collar and Beyond - Resumes for Skilled Trades and Services are wonderful because they help you get down to resume writing quickly. You won't have to read endless pages to get the information you need. The resume examples quickly illustrate exactly what you need to know to get inspiration for your own resumes.
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Book Review of "The Disappearance of God" by Albert Mohler
The Disappearance of God: Dangerous Beliefs in the New Spiritual Openness [Hardcover]by R. Albert Mohler Jr.208 pages, $14.99ISBN-13: 978-0307456298NonfictionThe Roman philosopher Seneca noted, "Other men's sins are before our eyes; our own are behind our backs." Certainly, it is easier to see the sin committed by others while grudgingly hiding any hint of our own. Perhaps scrutiny of the modern church reveals that we are no longer concerned about sin. To this observation, the thinking Christian must ask, ―Has God changed his mind about sin?The problem inherent in this question is its implied spiritual reality. Dr. Albert Mohler, noted author and seminary president, contends that God has not changed his mind about sin. While the population descends rapidly into the quagmire of postmodern relativism, the increasingly accepted religious stance shifts from mere tolerance to openness. Tolerance implies extreme broadmindedness, while openness allows for not making a judgm
ent at all.Such a change threatens the very existence of Christianity. Will the church contend for the faith - even if it popular opinion rewards apathy? Will the church uphold the essentials of the faith, even when it is progressively unpopular to do so?For example, consider the fact that the very word sin has departed our vocabulary. People may lack moral judgment or suffer from a disease, but will hardly ever be labeled as sinner. Modern culture resists the idea of sin insisting it puts an inordinate amount of guilt upon those exposed. The Christian, however, cannot ignore the reality of sin. Eliminating sin eradicates grace-the foundation upon which the gospel is built.Writing with the precision of a skilled physician who is determined to diagnose the church's ills, Mohler's analysis finds its mark. He addresses certain ―hot potato issues; such as, the decline of church discipline; the fact that Hell is off-limits in preaching; and the increasing preference for
a secularized God. The church cannot surrender its biblical truth claims in light of the ever present chagrin they cause culturally.To answer this problem, the church must return to biblical preaching and courageously continue its missionary enterprise. In doing so, the victorious church will endure cultural deviations from truth and will discover that an omnipresent God can never disappear.Pastors and church leaders: this book is commended as a "must read."Dr. R. Albert Mohler's analysis of Scripture is very sound. He serves as the ninth president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary-the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world. When the seminary is not keeping him busy, Dr. Mohler also hosts The Albert Mohler Program, a daily live nationwide radio program which addresses key issues affecting Christianity today.
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ent at all.Such a change threatens the very existence of Christianity. Will the church contend for the faith - even if it popular opinion rewards apathy? Will the church uphold the essentials of the faith, even when it is progressively unpopular to do so?For example, consider the fact that the very word sin has departed our vocabulary. People may lack moral judgment or suffer from a disease, but will hardly ever be labeled as sinner. Modern culture resists the idea of sin insisting it puts an inordinate amount of guilt upon those exposed. The Christian, however, cannot ignore the reality of sin. Eliminating sin eradicates grace-the foundation upon which the gospel is built.Writing with the precision of a skilled physician who is determined to diagnose the church's ills, Mohler's analysis finds its mark. He addresses certain ―hot potato issues; such as, the decline of church discipline; the fact that Hell is off-limits in preaching; and the increasing preference for
a secularized God. The church cannot surrender its biblical truth claims in light of the ever present chagrin they cause culturally.To answer this problem, the church must return to biblical preaching and courageously continue its missionary enterprise. In doing so, the victorious church will endure cultural deviations from truth and will discover that an omnipresent God can never disappear.Pastors and church leaders: this book is commended as a "must read."Dr. R. Albert Mohler's analysis of Scripture is very sound. He serves as the ninth president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary-the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world. When the seminary is not keeping him busy, Dr. Mohler also hosts The Albert Mohler Program, a daily live nationwide radio program which addresses key issues affecting Christianity today.
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New Spin on the Rise and Fall of the Vampires - Blood Hunger Review
Remember those Hammer horror films? Imagine those only revamped (no pun intended) raw, bloody and unleashed.A. M. Esmonde's latest novel offering Blood Hunger may have come in the buzz of The Twilight Saga, vampire Diaries, and True Blood but it's very different to aforementioned.Set in 1477 A.D and the Present day it follows the rise and fall of the vampires and their return after their leader is discovered preserved in ice. The feisty Lucia Ferrara must piece together the link between her discovery in Romania of the body and the deaths happening around her aided by detective Michaels.There's a good mix of horror, adventure and suspense. There is some new vampire ideas that reinforce the folklore. Their regeneration process is explained and why sunlight kills them. Also what vampire story wouldn't be complete without an old book and a castle, yes, that's in there too.It's a fast-paced read and what I like about Blood Hunger, as vampire fan is that it encapsulates traditional
vampire stories especially in 15th Century London and Romania chapters. In contrast you have the slick realism of the modern day setting which becomes more dreamlike as the story unfolds. The ending is action packed, as Lucia must go head to head with three vampire sisters (reminiscent of the Brides of Dracula.)There's plenty to get you teeth into in Blood Hunger and for once all the female characters are strong, which is few and far between for a male writer in this genre. A must for vampire fans and Hammer Horror followers.
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vampire stories especially in 15th Century London and Romania chapters. In contrast you have the slick realism of the modern day setting which becomes more dreamlike as the story unfolds. The ending is action packed, as Lucia must go head to head with three vampire sisters (reminiscent of the Brides of Dracula.)There's plenty to get you teeth into in Blood Hunger and for once all the female characters are strong, which is few and far between for a male writer in this genre. A must for vampire fans and Hammer Horror followers.
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Re-Evaluating "A Brave New World," By Aldous Huxley
Imagine looking out in the horizon, and creating a new and better future than we feel we have today. Aldous Huxley saw a very different brave new world on this horizon, and wrote a classic anyone remotely interested in the future should read.In the mind of Aldous Huxley, a society of the future would have become a dystopian, hi-tech society. A world of were people are controlled, and cloned around the needs of the higher levels of society- The Alphas.It is a World were a slave-like workforce perform the menial tasks, whilst the higher levels of society are conceived, and run the society. The lower levels of society are created by cloning, where their intelligence and looks are designed around the tasks they do- leaving only the managers and technicians only able to think freely like we do today.Many people may be shocked by this society, as there are no families or relationships in the hierarchy of society. Everyone shares each other, as free love is encouraged, and after wor
k, citizens look for someone to "engage" with- so shared sexual freedom is the norm..In one way the hierarchy of society enjoys a pleasant life, with vacations, comfortable living and work conditions, never age, and die comfortably when they reach 90. But the rest of the cloned society are oblivious of their existence- happy and content in their life, despite the fact they are still human.One controversial side of this society is the use of mood-enhancing drugs to condition even the higher levels of this society. The use of sona is encouraged, which instantly creates a positive mood, whilst cloned-slaves are dependent on other mood enhancing drugs.A Brave New World is a cynical and humorous book in many ways, were society does work but is conformist and elitist, whilst there is no aging, family, hardship, illness, love, nature or social mobility- But instead shared love, addiction to mood enhancing drugs, and the unquestioned service of cloned slaves from the lowest levels o
f society.A disturbing world some of us could see as being immoral and unnatural, but at the same time gladly exchange places with members of the higher levels of this society- the Alphas.You can watch "A Brave New World," through Google videos, or find the book through Google books. Enjoy.....
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k, citizens look for someone to "engage" with- so shared sexual freedom is the norm..In one way the hierarchy of society enjoys a pleasant life, with vacations, comfortable living and work conditions, never age, and die comfortably when they reach 90. But the rest of the cloned society are oblivious of their existence- happy and content in their life, despite the fact they are still human.One controversial side of this society is the use of mood-enhancing drugs to condition even the higher levels of this society. The use of sona is encouraged, which instantly creates a positive mood, whilst cloned-slaves are dependent on other mood enhancing drugs.A Brave New World is a cynical and humorous book in many ways, were society does work but is conformist and elitist, whilst there is no aging, family, hardship, illness, love, nature or social mobility- But instead shared love, addiction to mood enhancing drugs, and the unquestioned service of cloned slaves from the lowest levels o
f society.A disturbing world some of us could see as being immoral and unnatural, but at the same time gladly exchange places with members of the higher levels of this society- the Alphas.You can watch "A Brave New World," through Google videos, or find the book through Google books. Enjoy.....
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Island by Alistair MacLeod - A Book Review
Alistair MacLeod writes of lonely places and lonely people, in the far off reaches of Cape Breton Island and mainland Nova Scotia. His characters are the descendants of dislocated Scots, torn from their homes in Scotland during the Highland Clearances of the 19th century, when raising cattle and sheep was far more enticing and profitable to landlords than tenants who reared only children. They bear resemblance to the island peoples off the coasts of Scotland, who were - and in some cases still are - bound by the tactile circumference of their landscape as well as bound by generations of tradition.Even the jobs are lonely - mining deep in the bowels of the earth or fishing far, far out at sea. The isolation they live in becomes the vacation land of the rich, who need to "get away from it all." This is evidenced in one story in which a wealthy German couple are willing to offer huge sums for a widower's "ocean frontage" because it is better than any they've seen in Europe. More
and more, the resolute souls, usually of the older generation, who cling to the only life they've known, become outcasts and oddities - envied by outsiders and pitied by younger relations.Sadness ensues when tradition breaks under the insistent advance of our modern world. Like cottage crofters unsettled by the coming of the industrial age of 150 years ago, MacLeod's heroes and heroines must change in order to survive. Sons who choose not to follow in their father's footsteps as miners or fisherman, travel to the US or other, more densely populated areas of Canada, leaving their parents to face old age alone, like the widower who sells the last of his livestock, because he can no longer work the land by himself.The connection between old Scotland and new Scotland or "Nova Scotia" is strong in tradition. These folk sing in Gaelic, talk in Gaelic. They mine for coal and fish the seas, as did many in Scotland. In one story, a Nova Scotia native is on furlough during WW II and
heads to North Western Scotland; he is heartened by the familiar Gaelic spoken around him and feels quickly at home. It is very apparent that the Nova Scotians are but transplanted Scots folk, strangers in a strange land that becomes painfully dear to them. The landscape of Nova Scotia is both harsh and beautiful, like the lives its inhabitants lead.MacLeod is well read and puts his knowledge to good use, comparing one of his heroines to headstrong Eustacia Vye, from Thomas Hardy's Return of the Native. Hardy's characters are often victims of circumstance, geography and tradition, just as are MacLeod's.MacLeod's cast of characters are warm and familiar to him, as if he is retelling tales of his actual family and friends. Perhaps he is. He writes with a poignancy which I have found in no other writer, as if each story is a complete encapsulation of a life, which only he can preserve - which, indeed, he has the responsibility of preserving. Tomas O'Cronin wrote in his Irish Bl
asket Island memoir Islandman, that "the like of us will never be again." MacLeod seems painfully aware of this, that although traditions may be kept, in sparse isolation they become mostly fodder for folklorists and anthropologists. The strength of a full community, living in common and in the old ways, is a thing of the past.Copyright Janet McGrane Bennett 2006
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and more, the resolute souls, usually of the older generation, who cling to the only life they've known, become outcasts and oddities - envied by outsiders and pitied by younger relations.Sadness ensues when tradition breaks under the insistent advance of our modern world. Like cottage crofters unsettled by the coming of the industrial age of 150 years ago, MacLeod's heroes and heroines must change in order to survive. Sons who choose not to follow in their father's footsteps as miners or fisherman, travel to the US or other, more densely populated areas of Canada, leaving their parents to face old age alone, like the widower who sells the last of his livestock, because he can no longer work the land by himself.The connection between old Scotland and new Scotland or "Nova Scotia" is strong in tradition. These folk sing in Gaelic, talk in Gaelic. They mine for coal and fish the seas, as did many in Scotland. In one story, a Nova Scotia native is on furlough during WW II and
heads to North Western Scotland; he is heartened by the familiar Gaelic spoken around him and feels quickly at home. It is very apparent that the Nova Scotians are but transplanted Scots folk, strangers in a strange land that becomes painfully dear to them. The landscape of Nova Scotia is both harsh and beautiful, like the lives its inhabitants lead.MacLeod is well read and puts his knowledge to good use, comparing one of his heroines to headstrong Eustacia Vye, from Thomas Hardy's Return of the Native. Hardy's characters are often victims of circumstance, geography and tradition, just as are MacLeod's.MacLeod's cast of characters are warm and familiar to him, as if he is retelling tales of his actual family and friends. Perhaps he is. He writes with a poignancy which I have found in no other writer, as if each story is a complete encapsulation of a life, which only he can preserve - which, indeed, he has the responsibility of preserving. Tomas O'Cronin wrote in his Irish Bl
asket Island memoir Islandman, that "the like of us will never be again." MacLeod seems painfully aware of this, that although traditions may be kept, in sparse isolation they become mostly fodder for folklorists and anthropologists. The strength of a full community, living in common and in the old ways, is a thing of the past.Copyright Janet McGrane Bennett 2006
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"Anchor in the Spirit as God Beings - More Than Mere Humans" by Phyllis Reid - Book Review
Psychotherapist, Behavior Modification Specialist, Traumatologist, and Truth Practitioner Phyllis Reid adds another title to her already-impressive list of specialties: published author. With the release of "Anchor in the Spirit as God Beings: More Than Mere Human," Reid explains her standpoint on spirituality and hopes to provide an alternative to the more traditional religious outlets of today."Anchor in the Spirit as God Beings: More than Mere Human" is a New Age approach to religion. Instead of focusing on an external divine source, Reid's process turns within to discover the personal 'inner God' with the use of thankful prayers, joyful songs, and stimulating meditation. As her subtitle shows, she sees people as 'more than mere human' - further noting that we possess 'God DNA' and have the potential to become truly enlightened individuals. She divides her book into four sections to better break down her methods for easy emulation and even uses many examples from her
individual struggles as examples of how she applied her techniques in her own life.Author Phyllis Reid writes a deeply passionate coaching manual for those searching for a more personalized style of spirituality. Utilizing the Bible as a guide, she presents her interpretation to the scriptural references in order to solidify her points. Despite quite a few spelling errors, the book is thought-provoking, fervent, and emotional. "Anchor in the Spirit as God Beings: More than Mere Human" is a fascinating read."Anchor in the Spirit as God Beings: More than Mere Human" is definitely for someone looking for a more individualized approach to religion. Reid's process is meant for each uniquely different person to reach inside and learn what their 'inner God' is for them. Her methods are best for those searching for a heaven here on earth - tranquility, joy, contentment during this lifetime.Jamaica native Phyllis Reid has found her inner peace and shares her steps to transformat
ion in her new book, "Anchor in the Spirit as God Beings: More Than Mere Human". While utilizing her own story of conversion, she paints a genuinely personal portrayal of her methods while encouraging others to follow in her footsteps to spiritual enlightenment.PhilMar Foundation (2007)ISBN 9780979596209Reviewed by Vicki Landes for Reader Views (1/08)
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individual struggles as examples of how she applied her techniques in her own life.Author Phyllis Reid writes a deeply passionate coaching manual for those searching for a more personalized style of spirituality. Utilizing the Bible as a guide, she presents her interpretation to the scriptural references in order to solidify her points. Despite quite a few spelling errors, the book is thought-provoking, fervent, and emotional. "Anchor in the Spirit as God Beings: More than Mere Human" is a fascinating read."Anchor in the Spirit as God Beings: More than Mere Human" is definitely for someone looking for a more individualized approach to religion. Reid's process is meant for each uniquely different person to reach inside and learn what their 'inner God' is for them. Her methods are best for those searching for a heaven here on earth - tranquility, joy, contentment during this lifetime.Jamaica native Phyllis Reid has found her inner peace and shares her steps to transformat
ion in her new book, "Anchor in the Spirit as God Beings: More Than Mere Human". While utilizing her own story of conversion, she paints a genuinely personal portrayal of her methods while encouraging others to follow in her footsteps to spiritual enlightenment.PhilMar Foundation (2007)ISBN 9780979596209Reviewed by Vicki Landes for Reader Views (1/08)
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Anti-Catholic Polemics and Bigotry
There has been an escalation in the number of anti-Catholic imagery and rhetoric in recent times. This is the result of traditional anti-Catholicism and fundamentalism as well as the secular anti-Catholicism of contemporary culture.Traditional anti-Catholicism:It is not uncommon to find anti-Catholic extremist equating Catholicism with Satanism.Some popular anti-Catholic allegations include:* The Pope is the Anti-Christ. (Usually, *Papist or Popery* is used)* The Catholic Church is the Great whore of Babylon. (Usually, the word *churchof Rome or Romanism* is preferred)* The Holy Eucharist is the death [SIC] cookie.* Catholics worship Mary. (Sometimes called *Mariolatry*)Some examples of anti-Marian allegations include:* Mary of Catholicism is not the Mary of the Bible.* Catholic devotions deeply sadden the real Mary and make her cry.* Mary had other children and was a sinner just like us.Some examples of anti-Jesuit allegations include:* The Jesuits instigated the American Ci
vil War.* Jesuits worked closely with Marx, Engels, Trotsky and Lenin to create Communism.* The Jesuits created the Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Unity, Christian Science, and other religious groups.* The Jesuit priests are the agents of Lucifer and the *Black pope* conspiracy, etc.There would be little or no opposition between Catholics and Protestants if the Catholic Church would drop her claim to being the only true religion of Christianity. In Protestantism, there may be differences of beliefs and worship, but since they all proclaim that one religion is as good as another, they are mutually tolerant of oneanother. Protestantism is usually intolerant about Catholicism because, they are false if the Catholic Church is true. One religion however cannot be as good as another because, both cannot be right that affirms what the other denies.Secular anti-Catholicism:Secular anti-Catholics argue that:* The Catholic Church is the enemy of science and individual freedom.This is
because of the Church's strict opposition to pre-marital sex, extra-marital sex, same sex marriages, masturbation, birth control, divorce, abortion, euthanasia, genetic cloning, etc.I have over the years realized that all these allegations and conspiracy theories about the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church is nothing but falsehood.I can say with all certainty that I am a Proud Catholic , without any regret.If the Church must suffer like Christ, and if Christ was called Beelzebub (c.f. Matthew 12:24; Mark 3:22; Luke 11:15), the true Church must expect a similar reproach.*No pupil is greater than his teacher; no slave is greater than his master. So a pupil should be satisfied to become like his teacher, and a slave like his master. If the head of the family is called Beelzebul, the members of the family will be called even worsenames!* (Matthew 10:24-25, GNB)To judge or not to judge that is the questionMy Scripture reply to anyone who sincerely thinks that Catholics are
going to Hell is this:*Do not judge others, so that God will not judge you, for God will judge you in the same way you judge others, and he will apply to you the same rules you apply to others.* (Matthew 7:1-2, GNB)*No,* Jesus answered, *even though I do testify on my own behalf, what I say is true, because I know where I came from and where I am going. You do not know where I came from or where I am going. You make judgments in a purely human way; I pass judgment on no one. But if I were to do so, my judgment would be true, because I am not alone in this; the Father who sent me is with me.* (John 8:14, GNB)*Who are you to judge the servants of someone else? It is their own Master who will decide whether they succeed or fail. And they will succeed, because the Lord is able to make them succeed.* (Romans 14:4, GNB)*You then, who eat only vegetables---why do you pass judgment on others? And you who eat anything---why do you despise other believers? All of us will stand before
God to be judged by him.* (Romans 14:10, GNB)*Now, I am not at all concerned about being judged by you or by any human standard; I don't even pass judgment on myself.* (1 Corinthians 4:3, GNB)*So you should not pass judgment on anyone before the right time comes. Final judgment must wait until the Lord comes; he will bring to light the dark secrets and expose the hidden purposes of people's minds. And then all will receive from God the praise they deserve.* (1 Corinthians 4:5, GNB)My Catholic Brethrens, please always remember that Catholicism is the fullness of Christianity. This may sound very strange to many people (It did for me for a very long time), You are graced to be Catholic. Kindly accept all the teachings (especially the defined Dogmas) of the Catholic Church and live your Catholic Faith fully to the Gloryof Jesus Christ our Lord, Saviour, Judge and King. Amen.Thank you for your precious time and attention.
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vil War.* Jesuits worked closely with Marx, Engels, Trotsky and Lenin to create Communism.* The Jesuits created the Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Unity, Christian Science, and other religious groups.* The Jesuit priests are the agents of Lucifer and the *Black pope* conspiracy, etc.There would be little or no opposition between Catholics and Protestants if the Catholic Church would drop her claim to being the only true religion of Christianity. In Protestantism, there may be differences of beliefs and worship, but since they all proclaim that one religion is as good as another, they are mutually tolerant of oneanother. Protestantism is usually intolerant about Catholicism because, they are false if the Catholic Church is true. One religion however cannot be as good as another because, both cannot be right that affirms what the other denies.Secular anti-Catholicism:Secular anti-Catholics argue that:* The Catholic Church is the enemy of science and individual freedom.This is
because of the Church's strict opposition to pre-marital sex, extra-marital sex, same sex marriages, masturbation, birth control, divorce, abortion, euthanasia, genetic cloning, etc.I have over the years realized that all these allegations and conspiracy theories about the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church is nothing but falsehood.I can say with all certainty that I am a Proud Catholic , without any regret.If the Church must suffer like Christ, and if Christ was called Beelzebub (c.f. Matthew 12:24; Mark 3:22; Luke 11:15), the true Church must expect a similar reproach.*No pupil is greater than his teacher; no slave is greater than his master. So a pupil should be satisfied to become like his teacher, and a slave like his master. If the head of the family is called Beelzebul, the members of the family will be called even worsenames!* (Matthew 10:24-25, GNB)To judge or not to judge that is the questionMy Scripture reply to anyone who sincerely thinks that Catholics are
going to Hell is this:*Do not judge others, so that God will not judge you, for God will judge you in the same way you judge others, and he will apply to you the same rules you apply to others.* (Matthew 7:1-2, GNB)*No,* Jesus answered, *even though I do testify on my own behalf, what I say is true, because I know where I came from and where I am going. You do not know where I came from or where I am going. You make judgments in a purely human way; I pass judgment on no one. But if I were to do so, my judgment would be true, because I am not alone in this; the Father who sent me is with me.* (John 8:14, GNB)*Who are you to judge the servants of someone else? It is their own Master who will decide whether they succeed or fail. And they will succeed, because the Lord is able to make them succeed.* (Romans 14:4, GNB)*You then, who eat only vegetables---why do you pass judgment on others? And you who eat anything---why do you despise other believers? All of us will stand before
God to be judged by him.* (Romans 14:10, GNB)*Now, I am not at all concerned about being judged by you or by any human standard; I don't even pass judgment on myself.* (1 Corinthians 4:3, GNB)*So you should not pass judgment on anyone before the right time comes. Final judgment must wait until the Lord comes; he will bring to light the dark secrets and expose the hidden purposes of people's minds. And then all will receive from God the praise they deserve.* (1 Corinthians 4:5, GNB)My Catholic Brethrens, please always remember that Catholicism is the fullness of Christianity. This may sound very strange to many people (It did for me for a very long time), You are graced to be Catholic. Kindly accept all the teachings (especially the defined Dogmas) of the Catholic Church and live your Catholic Faith fully to the Gloryof Jesus Christ our Lord, Saviour, Judge and King. Amen.Thank you for your precious time and attention.
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Hunger Games Left Me Hungry For More
Kat is a 16 year old in a post apocalyptic North America, she has a younger sister named Primrose and they do their best to survive each day with their mother. Her father died in a tragic mining accident, and she had to step into the role of provider at an early age. Using the hunting skills he taught her, she spends most of her days hunting illegally in the woods for meat and other forms of sustenance. Not so bad right?Wrong. The real tragedy is the regime that they live under, a terrifying monolithic monarchy known as The Capitol. The Capitol is in the center of 13 different districts (12 of them inhabited) that are ruled under the iron hand dictatorship. The districts are doled out food and supplies as the Capitol sees fit, and they are kept in near destitute conditions to ensure that they remain culled and controllable. The most atrocious actions of the Capitol take place once per year, when they host "The Hunger Games".A competition that forces each district to submit a
boy and a girl between the age of 12-18 to a barbaric contest. They are taken to an arena of gargantuan proportions, and there they are pitted against each other in a battle of mortal combat, survival, and keen intellect. The boy or girl who out survives the others garners favor for his or her district. The Capitol allocates special food stuffs and supplies for that next year to all the peoples of the victor's homeland.Suzanne Collins' writing is simple yet powerfully thought provoking. There are only a handful of books that I have ever read that made me as nervous as Hunger Games did. Katniss is submitted to the games, and she must kill and outsmart her peers from the other districts in order to survive. THIS BOOK IS THE FEMALE EQUIVALENT TO ENDER'S GAME. Some of you may understand my feelings towards Orson Scott Card's masterpiece, and if you do, you know what an immense compliment I just bestowed on Suzanne Collins. This is a must read scenario people. Go get a copy, or I
will loan you mine. (I promise that if my children want to escape my wrath, they will read Ender's Game and NOW Hunger Games)
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boy and a girl between the age of 12-18 to a barbaric contest. They are taken to an arena of gargantuan proportions, and there they are pitted against each other in a battle of mortal combat, survival, and keen intellect. The boy or girl who out survives the others garners favor for his or her district. The Capitol allocates special food stuffs and supplies for that next year to all the peoples of the victor's homeland.Suzanne Collins' writing is simple yet powerfully thought provoking. There are only a handful of books that I have ever read that made me as nervous as Hunger Games did. Katniss is submitted to the games, and she must kill and outsmart her peers from the other districts in order to survive. THIS BOOK IS THE FEMALE EQUIVALENT TO ENDER'S GAME. Some of you may understand my feelings towards Orson Scott Card's masterpiece, and if you do, you know what an immense compliment I just bestowed on Suzanne Collins. This is a must read scenario people. Go get a copy, or I
will loan you mine. (I promise that if my children want to escape my wrath, they will read Ender's Game and NOW Hunger Games)
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Michael Jackson - "The Love He Saved"
Frankie Mae Tyson had never been a popular girl. In school the boys had made fun of her; but, Michael Jackson saw her class picture in a vacant store window before he met her and he saw the plain girl in a special light. He cared about her. She cared about him and they were both successful in keeping their union secret from the world. He truly loved her. She had self confidence after meeting Jackson and she made it clear to him from the start she did not want anything but his love.For many years Frankie refused Michael's attempts to free her from the ghetto. Michael and Frankie were careful to keep their relationship a secret from Oprah and the world, as Michael used doubles to cover for him when he was with his secret love, Frankie Mae. He even surprised her one day when just hours before his famous Moonwalk on Motown 25 he attended her Security Guard of the Month Award ceremony. "As Michael watched me through a peephole that day, I was proud of him for supporting me always
as I was stunned to see the determination of opportunists and the media to bring Michael Jackson down.""When you love a man as much as I love Michael, death can be a surreal thing to go through. I am not going to take my life; I am going to live my life in memory of Michael Jackson. I am not worried, for he knows that I will be with him one day as I promised."When I began reading The Love He saved, I looked back to see if it was based on fact. This book is a work of fiction yet it reads like nonfiction. Frankie's language bothered me a bit at first. It leans toward street slang. However, the language is necessary for it helps define the character. While on the surface author Carol Denise Mitchell appears to be writing about Jackson, this book is actually a character study of Frankie.I see two options in this book:1. Frankie Mae actually met Jackson and had a relationship with him for many years. After all he was a unique character and always did unusual, unexpected ways.2. F
rankie Mae was so obsessed with Jackson that she spent years day dreaming about him. In her mind they actually had a relationship.I suspect the author will be pleased that she had me guessing and analyzing this much. Frankie Mae's obsession for Jackson makes the most plausible part of this plot. Carol Mitchell is a talented author and her characters are very life-like. Remember the name Carol Denise Mitchell.
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as I was stunned to see the determination of opportunists and the media to bring Michael Jackson down.""When you love a man as much as I love Michael, death can be a surreal thing to go through. I am not going to take my life; I am going to live my life in memory of Michael Jackson. I am not worried, for he knows that I will be with him one day as I promised."When I began reading The Love He saved, I looked back to see if it was based on fact. This book is a work of fiction yet it reads like nonfiction. Frankie's language bothered me a bit at first. It leans toward street slang. However, the language is necessary for it helps define the character. While on the surface author Carol Denise Mitchell appears to be writing about Jackson, this book is actually a character study of Frankie.I see two options in this book:1. Frankie Mae actually met Jackson and had a relationship with him for many years. After all he was a unique character and always did unusual, unexpected ways.2. F
rankie Mae was so obsessed with Jackson that she spent years day dreaming about him. In her mind they actually had a relationship.I suspect the author will be pleased that she had me guessing and analyzing this much. Frankie Mae's obsession for Jackson makes the most plausible part of this plot. Carol Mitchell is a talented author and her characters are very life-like. Remember the name Carol Denise Mitchell.
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