Collaboratively written by the husband and wife team of Anthony Obey and Crystal Majors, The Power Between Us: Singles Walking In God's Order To Establish His Kingdom is a book designed specifically for youth groups, engaged and married couples, close friends, and business/ministry partners. The Power Between Us offers a process for two people whereby they become more in touch with each other, and more in touch with God. Individual chapters cogently address the true power of ordained relationships, recognizing the good characteristics in oneself and others, guarding one's heart from destructive relationships, and much, much more. A spiritual and emotional guide for Christians to learn how to better open oneself to and connect with one another and with God's love, The Power Between Us is highly recommended reading for anyone seeking to establish and foster mutual intellectual, economic, social, emotional, and companionable roles with their significant other within the context of their personal and mutual Christian responsibilities.

This book is definetly one of a kind. I am very much impressed by the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding these two young people have. Their knowledge normally takes several bad relationships to realize what they are saying at 20 years of age. I reccommend this book to not only their targeted age group, but to middle schoolers as well as older adults.
Again I am very pleased and happy that I purchased this book, I am looking forward to any thing else this couple puts out.

Although I am an older woman, the wisdom in this book is very real for all people. This book is very inspiring and highly reccommended.

"Regina's Record" is an exceptional piece of literary non-fiction. Van Amber combines the story of his mother's mental illness and the horrifying treatment she suffers at the hands of the Veterans' Administration hospital staff with the autobiographical details of his own childhood and early adulthood. The writing is crisp and restrained during the most horrifying events, creating a sense of clarity in the reader. In other sections, the writing becomes lyrical, moving in its expression of love and pity and search for kindness. By the end, the reader believes both Van Amber's grandmother who says "The world is a hard place," and Van Amber, who finds miracles and kindness in that hardness. A beautiful book. A must read for students of counseling and psychology and psychiatry and nursing and medicine, for anyone whose profession requires them to see the human faces of the patient and the family members behind the label of the mental illness.

THIS IS AN INCREDIBLY BRAVE LOOK AT A LIFE, THAT IN SO MANY OTHER SIMILAR CASES HAVE BEEN PASSED OVER, AND EXAMINED FOR WHAT IT IS - A LIFE! REGINA'S RECORD IS SO SENSETIVELY WRITTEN, AND KEPT ME PINNED TO MY FAVORITE READING CHAIR. THANK YOU JAMES VAN AMBER!

The most affecting moments in this memoir take place when the mother and son share a scene. The opening scene, for example, shows, in great detail, how a five-year-old boy witnessed his mother being taken away to the mental hospital. Much later, as an 18-year-old about to join the Army, he visits her at a VA hospital north of Chicago, and she does not recognize him; furthermore, she says that she has no son. What would she make of this memoir-- the son, now in his fifties, reclaiming his mother, detailing her life of abuse and sad delusion? That is the powerful irony that lies embedded in every word of this memoir--how Regina never knew her son (and could not help him) and how the author only knew Regina long after she had died (and could do nothing to help her).

In one sense, it's a tough book to read. It does not spare the reader. It never censors itself. At the same time, it is beautifully written, a work of great literary craft, that can be appreciated by all who care about excellence in writing, not just by those who are interested in the subject of this book. It would make a terrific movie.

This box set gives you everything you need to know about Thay, Rashemen, and that area. If your considering this set take the chance it is well worth the money. There is actualy some power behind the wizards in this set, unlike many of the older sets(high levels). It is the best box set since Menzo!

At first I was reluctant to buy this box set. I didn't know much about Thay, Aglarond, or Rashemen from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Box so I decided to give it a try. My players loved it! The adventures were excellent and they gained almost 4 levels each! They became rich and had a good time doing it. The book even includes how to make a Red Wizard, Rashemar Witch, or a Rashemar Berserker for yourself. A must have for the Forgotten Realms.

When first I bought this expansion I bought it only for the two adventures (GREAT!!). After I read the campaign guide I couldn't believe what I found. I have found a source of information so interesting. Since then I only play in that region in the Forgotten Realms, and my players and I enjoy it even now after more than a year. I even made my own adventure through the campaign guide. Filled with the evil political planing of the Red Wizards the tough Rashmar and the mysterious Symbol of Aglarond. This one is for keeps!!

The best resource book I've found. Concise, excellent pictures, easy to use. Many of my fellow house plant owners wish they had this book on their shelves. Hope a reprint is coming soon.

I have used this book for at least fifteen years as a guide to my greenhouse management and have found it indespensible. My son has just built a small greenhouse. I'd like to give him a copy, so I hope the publisher will reprint it. It is invaluable.

This is a wonderful plant reference book for the beginner or for the expert. It covers everything you would want to know about any specific houseplant, a picture of the plant, its common name as well as its "plant" name, pest problems, etc. It is terrific!!! I wish it was still available as I need another copy for a gift.

Poetry is the highest level of language subtlety and complexity. It takes work to comprehend and understand. Korean poetry in translation is next to impossible to access, grasp, or appreciate, especially for readers steeped in Western traditions. Fortunately, this novel is not so much about poetry, even though some very nice explanations abound; it is about the poet. When a tradition mandates that the political miscalculations of a person must be visited upon the 'third and fourth generation' by society, most Westerners are unable to grasp the gravity and finality of such social behavior. Their ideology of individualism cannot comprehend such group power. Yi Mun-yol, and his translator, Chong-Wha Chung, bridge some of these cultural divides by simply looking at the poetry we call life. Thus, we are all poets, and when the suffering poet, Kim, of this novel wanders into the countryside, we walk with him. Life can be cold and cruel, full of inner turmoil and pain. Our lives may be different, but many of the elements of life's poetry are universal. We live in times that are harried and hurried. If there is a need to pause and reflect, contemplate and feed the soul, walking with Yi Mun-yol's THE POET may provide some food for thought.

I chanced to find this book at London when I was traveling there, and was very happy to find it on the shelve though it was placed too deep to find it out. Anyway, it really reminded me the discrepancy between what we believe right and what really happened several centuries ago. We are still believing that any forms of discrimination no matter what color we are, wher we live, how much we earn. But discrimination was there where the story goes. This book does not only mirror the emotional flows of Kim Sat-kat, but tries to argue about the twisted social structure. And this attempt beautifully melted into the poem, Korean traditional 4 line poem which Kim wrote.

this story is about family, art and history. the poet's self-exiled journey is still too realistic for many koreans even today. the ideology that an individual cannot be freed from, distorts individual life into empty cynicism and self-hatred, especially in the circle of "artists." the traditional connection of writers with intellectuals, and intellectuals with conscience, is in the root of (in)famous debates between "pure literature" and "engagement." the writer suffers in the middle, but still he has to deal with his family history first. anyway, it turns out to be not so different from the collective history, in terms that it situates the weak and (maybe therefore) suffering conscience of today. and lastly, the poet was nothing but the prisoner of his poems (language).

What makes a city great? How do you preserve a great city? Why do you preserve a great city? Who can preserve a great city? As you finish this well crafted review by Anthony Tung of the evolving fate of 20 famous cities from around the earth, you feel the answers to these questions are within your grasp. A great city is a living manifestation of the society that built it over the centuries. It can be preserved by the dedicated and enlightened effort of those who live in it. Only they can develop it in a way that recognizes the changes of time without giving up their cultural heritage. Great cities are the architectural fabric of civilization, showing how it evolved in various parts of the world as societies developed within a particular regional environment. Its residents, if they can maintain their culture and heritage in the face of change can preserve it, supported by benevolent assistance from others when needed.

This book makes clear that there are also common threats of destruction each of these amazing cities must face. Beyond the ravages of time, which can clearly be overcome in a stable situation, three become apparent in reading the stories of these great cities. They are destruction from war or by conquering invaders; deterioration as the original builders move out and are replaced by those who are poorer, less educated and ironically often subjugated by the original builders; and destruction to make way for more modern and impersonal buildings and infrastructure based on the influence of modern global society.

I wish to thank the author for the journey he shared with me. When he was writing about those cities I have visited, such as Paris, London, New York or Mexico City, he captured the essence of their heritage in a way that rang true to my experience. When discussing the state of those I would like to see; Beijing, Kyoto, Cairo or Athens for example, his descriptions were again lucid and highly credible. They made me want to visit the city and try to comprehend its past and its fate for myself. Written in a style that makes you feel you are in these great cities vicariously, this book not only makes you want to visit them, but also to do your part to help preserve the heritage of the city that you call home.

For close to three decades, I've tried to understand why some cities preserve their historic and architectural fabric, while others destroy theirs. I now have a much better understanding about the political, social, and economic dynamics underlying preservation, or the lack thereof. Moreover, the author articulated some basics that no previous book ever did. Like, what is holding up all those building in Venice? And why did Warsaw, almost alone among cities ravaged in WWII, rebuild its historic fabric? The author not only answered my Warsaw question, but moved me to near tears in the process. (Why isn't this heroic story being made into a movie?) In short, buy this fascinating, informative book!

I picked up this book because I love Venice--no intention of buying it, just browsing, but the introduction inspired me to know and read more. What a treat this book has been! It is not at all pedantic, and encompasses far more than discussions of buildings; it is about history, lifestyles, politics, beauty, and cruelty. The book calls attention to the dire poverty so many people endure, and the deep danger that so many of the world's greatest, most historic and exotic cities face because of lack of money, corrupt politicians, gigantic bureaucracies, uncontrolled population growth, shortsightedness, and the weather. Yet the book is uplifting, too. The most amazing chapter deals with the total destruction of Warsaw during WWII, and the strength and ingenuity the Polish people used to rebuild it. I was surprised and delighted by the depth of Mr. Tung's historical knowledge, his fairness, his compassion, and his prose. A wonderful book in every way.

Excellent story and plot which takes you all through Boston and then internationally. Wonderful description of the characters and places involved which draws you in and then has a unique way of addicting you to the story so as to make it IMPOSSIBLE to put down. His characters are interesting, to say the least, which adds tremendously to the suspense of the plot. And, combine that to the conflict they face and it's, it's just a wonderful outcome. It was so refreshing and enjoyable to read something by an 'unknown" author. I was very, very impressed by that and enjoyed it even more because of the unknown status of the author. I am hoping he writes more as I loved the journey he brought me on. You will not be bored with a single page. Buy it and enjoy!

I could not put this book down because: the characters were so true-to-life riddled with human frailities. Easy to empathize with or get angry @ them.

The author's descriptive ability to make me feel that I too was traveling with the tour group and seeing the same sights, sharing the same emotions, frustrations, fears.

Lastly; and for some maybe a reason to read this book if supsense isn't enough, read what really developed in the darkroom chapter!

This book is one of the finest that I have read in a long time. Not only was it suspenseful, but because it was "set" locally, it made the characters far more realistic. Mr. DiNardo keeps his readers at the eadge of their seats throughout the novels duration, and I recommend this novel to all; even if you're not a fan of suspense. You can't put this book down!

As usual, great action and suspense. Better plot that makes more sense. And it makes more sense for them using Alex Rider this time. The ending is somewhat unsatisfying, but I'll tell you this much. Alex might have found romance. Alex kind of seems like he's corrupted in the end, in a way...a mild mild way. And you also learn to hate Alan Blunt if you haven't already. What lesson does it contain? NEVER JOIN CIA OR ANY OTHER SECRET SERVICE! Lolzers. Jk jk. But this book is probably the best of them all!

Skeleton Key, the sequel to Stormbreaker and Point Blanc, is surely the best book in this gripping trilogy.

Just a month after his previous adventure at an exclusive school in the French Alps, sixteen-year-old Alex Rider is attempting to return to a normal life in London. But this is a wish quickly forgotten as an M16 agent recruits him for a mission during a school soccer game.
He is soon over in the USA, and taking on the role of the son of two up-tight and by-the-book CIA officers.

Together, they must infiltrate the home of an ex-Russian army commander. Trouble is, his house is an island in Cuba and Americans aren't exactly welcome in that part of the world.

Armed with some outrageous and extremely useful gadgets disguised as toys, Rider must soon try to win the trust of the Russian on his own, but finds himself in a seemingly losing battle against the rich and powerful man.

Alex discovers the Russian's deadly plot to detonate several nuclear warheads and take over the world, and does everything in his power to stop it.

A terrific book, that will having you struggle to put it down as you dive into the world of international spies, crazy army men and truely gripping suspense.

I gave this book 5 stars, and it deserves 6, so read it now and find out why!

I orginally bought this book off of amazon.co.uk.com because its a british book and it came out sooner in england. I was sooooo amazed at how anthony horowitz once again, captures so much action in one book! I absolutlely LOVE this series because its so enjoyable to read and also because it never gets boring! I'm a girl and although this book would probably seem more apealing to guys, i would HIGHLY suggest this book and the rest of its series to any girl out there! If you want to read this book i would recomend reading the first two first (stormbreaker, point blank/blanc)

Avid readers of biographies often note that great men and women in their fields exhibit striking contradictions in their personalities. Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), England's greatest landscape painter, is no exception and those contradictions are highlighted in Anthony Bailey's excellent 1997 biography. Notoriously tight-fisted in his dealings in the art world, Turner was equally capable of striking magnanimity towards his few friends. Jealously protective of his paintings, he left dozens of his masterpieces rotting in his gallery at the time of his death, virtually uncared for. Indifferent towards his two, illegitimate daughters, Turner was reported to have burst into tears at the death of a patron. All these characteristics are illuminated in Bailey's fine study. Organized on thematic, rather than on strictly chronological lines, Bailey's portrait emphasizes the man instead of his work, although Turner's major works are not neglected. Like all good biographers, Bailey is also careful to describe his subject in the context of his times, a tumultuous period in western European history. At bottom, though, Turner was a man devoted to his craft and his political awareness appears rarely to have extended beyond the infighting and maneuvering accompanying his long membership in the Royal Academy. There are many specialist studies of Turner's work, but this may be the best portrait yet of Turner. Still, Bailey has not fully penetrated the sources of Turner's unique vision, (perhaps an impossible task),a vision that baffled many contemporaries and placed Turner "out of his time" in much the same way that Blake appears of a different time, out of synch with the poets of his age. This biography is highly recommended to anyone having more than a passing interest in art or art history.

This very well written biography works well on two levels - a portrait of Turner the man, an endearing eccentric, and Turner, the painter, an artist who painted in both an extremely academic style and a visionary and expressive one. Anthony Bailey artfully weaves in and out of the contradictions in Turner's work and his character. Highly recommended.

Anthony Bailey provides the modern reader with a most readable and interesting account of the painter, Turner, and his life. Mr. Bailey, captures the essence of Turner's character and brilliance as a landscape painter. He leads the reader down a path of vivid description and imagery that encourages and entices one to go on and read more. Turner was a creator of illusion and mystique in paintings. He captured the mood and climate of his country in the mist, storms, clouds, sunsets, and sunrises created with his brush. I had the opportunity to buy Standing in the Sun recently in England, and I found it to be an excellent tribute to a fine English painter by a truly gifted English writer, Anthony Bailey.

I like how Anthony uses his hands as friends. One hand is a good guy and the other hand makes smart remarks. I laughed when the smart remarking hand says, "is there a rock somewhere around here that we can hide under and you'd be better off piloting tug boats and nuh uh, last time we helped you find some clothes, sister, ya snapped! Smash, bam, crunch is all I saw, I love it, I love it, I love it."

Every chapter was very interesting and Funny as little Anthony grudgingly went to the mall with his parents as they shopped for clothes. Not too amusing too a little boy full of energy and so he'd sometimes use his hands as though they were answering back to him with their own little personalities. Very cute! He also becomes a hero, with the help of a security gaurd who happens to love publicity, while at the mall and wins his parents a shopping spree. Oh how I wish that for me! The touch of adding an over zealous security guard in the story adds extra flavor to the story as well. He challenges Anthony to a video game match...guess who won that? I found it astoundingly neat how Anthony made time to watch his favorite cartoon while at the mall that showed five sock puppets saving the planet and had the ability to unite and call on a giant sock puppet to get rid of an invading alien from outer space. Great illustrations even if they were in black and white. You owe it to yourselves, this is a must buy! I can read any of the 26 chapters to my three children and they enjoy them all.

I think the book was great from begining to end. I enjoyed reading it and so did my children.