This is a very good script dealing with teen sex and suicide. It is realistic and the characters are not watered down, like in some Christain Materail. Some of the languge is a little on the corny side, which is not usually a characteristic for Paul McCuskers writings. I would recomend this script for any youth group or for a teen center.

This church drama was performed at my church and it had a large impact on the audience, some left crying, some left with new comitments to the Lord. Very moving, it wad done with no set, just a couch in the scenes that took place in the house, and the rest black. Very moving. So moving that I bought the script. I encourage others to buy and peform this script

This play was a God Send. The cast just fell into place. God really blessed us, and this script was half the blessing. It realted so well to our audience. It deals with a lot of teen issues involving realtionships, arguing parents, and sucide. Also a wonderful realtionship between a teenager girl and her Cancer stricken Grandmother. This play worked great, and we only had a budget of 150 dollars. Awesome. Well written, and well received. The perfect piece.

This book/map, which is the fourth map from the Pratchett multiverse, is for the avid reader who has all the books by Terry Pratchett and is desperate enough for more material that he shells out twenty bucks to get more.

The writing is excellent, as always, but there are only 23 (quick count) pages of it. The rest of the product (except for the title pages etc.) consists of a large map following the same standard as the three other maps. The problem with it is that it doesn't enhance the reading of the novels in any way at all. The first two maps, Ankh-Morpork and, to a lesser degree, Discworld, added to the fun by letting the reader follow the protagonists' journeys while reading the novels. This map from the domain of one of Discworld's most amusing and easiest recognizable characters does no such thing. It is nice-looking but nothing more. It doesn't really tell me anything more about Discworld than that its author has no intention to starve.

What I really would wish is a collection of the text-bits from the maps together with Terry's excellent short stories in one book. That way we could avoid all the empty filling.

Ok, here's the full quote: Death: "THERE ARE BETTER THINGS IN THE WORLD THAN ALCOHOL, ALBERT"

Albert: "Oh, yes, sir. But alcohol sort of compensates for not getting them."

for all you fans of discworld out there this is another great product. you get with the mapp of death's domain a text book which explains what is the meaning of every part in the domain. in the text book we can learn what are death thoughts about golf and about getting lost in a garden maze. if you love death as much as i do you have got to buy this product.

Its great but to worn you i think its more for thouse of you that play Discworld RPGs like Gurps of Discworld Mud so if you play them or intend on playing them it my be usefull if not its still cool to have im meen how often do you get to say you have a map of Deaths estate

As a fan of both quotation collections and words of wisdom from the saints, this book was a big disappointment. Most topics had only a few quotes (something like 3-5 on major topics) mainly from the "big name" saints like Therese or Augustine, and little effort appeared to have been spent in the making of the book. The type is large and the spacing big in order to make it look like a large collection. I paid $for it, and that seems a fair price, but I wouldn't go much higher.

This is not the kind of book that you would sit down and read from cover to cover.

Rather, this is a superb resource for the student, academic, scholar, or writer looking for what a particular Saint may have had to say on a particular topic. Look up "Politics" for example, and you will find 19 quotes from which to choose on the topic.

Under the heading of "Abortion" for example, Saint Basil the Great is quoted as saying, "A woman who deliberately destroys a fetus is answerable for murder. And any fine distinction between its being completely formed or unformed is not admissible among us."

One of my favorite sections, on the Eucharist, features nearly 30 inspiring quotes on the Source and Summit of the Catholic faith. St. Francis of Assisi writes, "All those are damned who see the Sacrament of the Body of Christ on the altar in the form of bread and wine by the words of our Lord in the hands of the priest, yet do not see or believe in spirit and in God that this is really the most holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ."

No matter the topic, you'll find inspiring words from the saints in this wonderful collection. It should be on the bookshelf of most Catholic writers and scholars.

Paul Thigpen's latest book, "A Dictionary of Quotes from the Saints" is not only full of short statements on Catholic beliefs from the Saints and Blesseds, it is most helpfully organized. Whatever topic one wishes to explore, the alphabetized headings make it easy to find a quote for meditation, for composing a lecture, or for inclusion in an article. The Saints are our elder brothers and sisters. They speak to us here in this book from over all the ages to inspire, exhort, illuminate, and guide. A must for any serious Catholic who wants to know God better, to love one's neighbor more, and to witness to the Gospel message regardless of vocation.

I was really hoping this book would answer my questions regarding what the Apostle Paul taught about tithing. I was sorely disappointed. Minister Kithcart did not even discuss the one passage written by the Apostle Paul that does teach tithing. I was very disappointed, but not surprised. This is yet another book in which an author "proves" his own presuppositions. He does not go to the Biblical text and wrestle with authors who disagree with him. He states his own opinion and rarely goes beyond that.

As for the layout of the book - Minister Kithcart opens with a letter he sent to 10 ministers "questioning" them about the tithe. He received very few responses. No wonder - the letter begins on page 12 and concludes on page 22. It expounds his point of view, and sometimes arrogantly. Following that, he gives his perspective on financing ministry today. He does print four letters he received from different ministers in response to his views. And, they are pretty weak in thier defense of tithing. However, that does not prove Minister Kithcart's point.

This is a thin book full of thin arguments on a very important Biblical teaching.

Kithcart has done the Body of Christ a service by providing this easily-read tome. Scholarly yet readable, Kithcart tackles the issue head on demonstrating what more and more Christians are discovering: tithing is not binding on today's believer.

Kithcart is strong on his assertions. And he should be. After all, he masterfully backs up what he states with scripture. Especially informative are the chapters where he shares the responses of several well-known ministries when asked about how to tithe and whether it was even for today.

As expected, most of the responses were based on Old Testament law instead of New Testament doctrine, proving once again the weak basis for teaching that tithing is applicable today.

The most powerful fact that Kithcart brings out pertains to Malachi 3. Most advocates of tithing teach that a Christian is under a curse for not tithing--that we are "God-robbers."

Again Kithcart responds to this by forcefully stating that a Blood-bought child of God under a better covenant is NOT under ANY curse! And I heartily agree.

Also, Christian, ask yourself: "Have I been blessed so much that there is no room to receive it?" I defy anyone to answer "yes" to this question. Most tithers who live on one side of the street can't be distinguished from the person on the other side who does not tithe. This alone should be a powerful reminder that something is very wrong with this teaching--especially the promise in Malachi 3 that most ministers are very quick to point out. And excuses that ministers give such as "Well, you did not give it in faith", or "You've gotta' claim the blessing" etc., are excuses not reasons.

Buy it for its simple presentation but reread it for strength when the judaizers start spouting the Law instead of New Testament Grace!

Highly recommended!

One of things I most appreciated about this book was the author's heart towards pastors. This book is written with love and grace, but is also not timid in proclaiming the author's conviction of truth concerning the subject of tithing and what constitutes true Christian giving.

Jonathan's thrust of investigation of the tithe here primarily concerns the Apostle Paul's approach to giving and how church ministry is to be financed. There are some excellent points made in this book and the examination of Scripture is honest and consistent.

Kithcart deals expressly with many of the chief questions people raise about tithing; such as, "Does Malachi apply to Christians and the Church?", "Are you really cursed if you do not tithe?", "Is tithing an Old Testament Law replaced by a new standard?", "Did Jesus receive a tithe from His followers?", "Did Jesus or His Apostles, namely Paul, teach tithing to the Church?", "What exactly does the New Testament teach about giving?", etc.

While Kithcart's book may not be the most thorough investigation of the subject of tithing, it is nonetheless very good and to the point. This book will challenge, convict, inspire, inform and get you thinking. It is very easy to read and there is nothing negatively critical in the writing. A great reading suggestion for someone who doesn't feel like they have the time or energy to devote to a lengthy book on the subject. Kithcart's book can be read in an evening and really open the reader's heart to some challenging truths. This book is also a motivator towards giving and not a retreat from it in any way.

Good stuff, great title, highly recommended. Also very highly recommended is "Should The Church Teach Tithing" by Theologian Russell Earl Kelly, PhD. and Michael and Mitchel Webb's book called, "Beyond Tithes and Offerings".

My two year old daughter has had this book for just over a year and it's still one of her favourites. I think the puppet is supposed to be a finger puppet for the parent so it will be too small for your child to fit their whole hand into. We quickly lost the puppet but the book is great. She's memorized the whole thing and it's one of the few books where she finishes thesentences for me.

We bought Dinosaur Roar! for our kids becuase it was a favorite from the library. The illustrations and concepts are excellent, but this version that I ordered from Amazon is poorly constructed. I wouldn't call it a board book as much as a think card book. The pages were warped when it arrived and the puppet is too small for my 20 lb toddler to get her hand into. I still recommend the book, but see if you can get ahold of a better made older addition. Baring that, definitely pass on the puppet.

This book captured my almost 3 year old at the local library. A hundred or so readings later, he had completely memorized the text, complete with play acting and characterizations of the various opposites presented. The book is beautifully and colorfully illustrated, with a simple rhytmic text pairing opposites (such as ROAR and Squeek, clean and slimy, etc.). Now that its back at the library, he's still reciting it. It fully engages all the senses and imagination of a very young child.

Maybe it was a different time. If he published the book in 1977, and he was getting older at that time, then Corey reflects the sadly outdated attitudes of his day toward cats.

The book only marginally deals with the title, "Do Cats Think?", but when he does address the title, he does so admirably. In addition, he does well when puncturing the myth of infallibility and objectivity in the sciences. Yet, the book is mostly stories of his relationships with his many cats. Had he limited himself to his stories, the book would have been a treasure.

However, the heartwarming stories mostly end with the violent deaths of the cats. This book is, albeit unintentionally, a prime argument against free-ranging companion animals, even in so-called "safe" rural areas. Corey never seems to connect cause and effect.

I'd recommend this book only if you know a lot about the subject, and can separate the wheat from the chaff.

While it's true, as another review here says, that the violent deaths of almost all the cats made it both sobering and "an unintended argument against free-ranging cats," I found a lot of truth in it; even the violent deaths. Most people who know cats know of a lot of cats who've died by cars, etc. Yes, it made it sad, but it also injected an extra dose of reality in what was a really heady, exhilerating jaunt through the intelligences of the author's cats.

Personally, I love books like this. If you like cat anecdotes that are NEVER boring, "pet" theories about intelligence, and a glimpse inside the machinations and workings of a cat's mind, then this book is for you. Although I must admit the part in the beginning, about people having more free time than they knew what to do with by the year 2000, was unintentionally quite funny.

Cat people would enjoy this, as would anyone interested in animal intelligence. The parts about the author's cats learning about snakes, feuding with skunk-like animals, and his one cat who learned to pose for the camera (and only for the camera!) were especially memorable.

I was amazed by this book. I thought I was an expert on cats until I read this book. I was astounded by some of the things the author mentions in his book. I won't give ANY away to you now, because I really want you to get this book for yourself. I know you won't go wrong and will love it as much as I do.

I especially like the author's writing style. It was very easy to read and understand. The concepts and observations in the book are quite fascinating.

Get this book! You won't be disappointed!

British authors Ferris and Bassett make sophomoric remarks and observations while traveling through several European countries. This is supposed to be humorous (and if you don't 'get' their juvenile brand of humor, why, that must be because you are American). The book is filled with little jabs at Americans, and one can only be left wondering why these Brits feel themselves to be so superior to the Americans and others they encounter on their travels. Surely it can't be due to their sense of humor or writing ability, which is junior-high level at best.

Then they would be writing books like this ! It is a great account of the highs and lows of being young and free, wondering through popular European cities. It is a must for any young person coming to Europe and if you just want a laugh, well that to. It will make you look at buskers in a different light ! And it's brilliant continuation to "Don't Lean Out of the Window!". Enjoy.

Hell, the only bad thing I can think of is that it's too short. I could have gone on reading this for weeks. I've never read anything quite as brave as Don't Mention the War. These guys deserve a medal for pushing the boundaries of humorous travel writing out so far. It's certainly not going to be appreciated by anyone who takes themselves too seriously, but for the rest of us, including the authors, there's a lot of fun to be had by causing chaos across Europe. Sure, they take some swipes as us Americans, but gee, don't we deserve it sometimes? Their humor is never vicious towards us, and is often more self-deprecating than offensive. If you can handle travel writing flavored with a heavy dollop of irony, sandwiched between hilarious incidents and cheeky attitudes, you guys will enjoy this incredible book.

Paul's letter to Philemon is generally read as a plea to forgive and accept back a runaway slave named Onesimus. Starting with John Chrysostom in the fourth century AD, commentators have invariably maintained that the apostle was interceding on behalf of a thieving slave in flight from his rightfully angry master. But Chrysostom's interpretation had more to do with his own situation in the 300's, in a day when a serious anti-slavery movement had been challenging Roman hegemony. Chrysostom repsonded to this situation with a theological interpretation that was "humane while conservative", enjoining masters to treat their slaves fairly, slaves to obey their masters and eschew rebellion. Paul's letter to Philemon, for the first time, was interpreted as a moral commending "genteel despotism and servile obedience".

Allen Dwight Callahan proposes a very different reading of Paul's letter to Philemon. He argues that Onesimus is not in fact Philemon's slave, but rather his own brother. Due to some past injustice Philemon hated his brother and refused to have any dealings with him. When Paul was imprisoned and still needed to work closely with his colleague (Philemon), he sent Onesimus in his place -- whom Paul loved like a son -- and assured Philemon that he would pay the damages for Onesimus' past injustices himself. In other words, Paul's letter to Philemon is not about reconciling differences between a master and slave; it's about reconciling differences between two estranged brothers.

Callahan is certainly correct to protest the traditional interpretation stemming from Chrysostom in the patristic period. Paul's letter to Philemon is not about commending masterly charity and servile obedience. But Callahan's alternative interpretation has an obvious problem. His exegesis becomes forced and strained when it comes to verse 16 -- "accept Onesimus back, no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother". It's pretty clear that Onesimus is Philemon's slave, and that Paul is simply asking Philemon to free him. But despite my disagreement with Callahan, this commentary is an important contribution to Pauline studies.

Dr.Callahan must be commended for submitting this intriguing proposal the the world of NT scholarship. Callahan must be applauded for bringing to light the fraternal/paternal bonds that dictated the tempo of Greek society. But, contrary to Callahan's argument, Philemon and Onesimus are not blood brothers. The slave readings that he has so wilfully dismissed is erroneous. His final thesis is fueled by his rhetoric more than anything else. Most of all, he twists the recognized variant of the Greek text to lend credence to his thesis. In my view, S.S. Bartchy's recent presentations tender the best hypothesis surrounding the epistle. That is, Paul is urging a honor-encrusted master, Philemon, to embrace his honorless slave. Modern readings of this epistle is needlessly haunted by images of American slavery. Neither should Enlightenment ideas of freedom be imposed on the text. On the contrary,what is crucial to an understanding to the text is an understanding of honor and brotherhoood as practiced among the Greeks and early Christians. I am intrigued by the comments of the previous reviewer who has applauded Dr.Callahan while completely being oblivious to the gist of the book.

Doctor Callahan has done New Testament studies a wonderful service with this thought-provoking, and stimulating exegesis of the largely ignored Epistle to Philemon. Challenging the historical view of Onesimus (from the time of Chrysostom-forward), Callahan brings a depth of historical analysis and greek exegesis that is scarcely found elsewhere. That a noted Harvard theologian could write so succinctly and clearly with such tremendous impact is in itself cause for rejoicing. This commentary will serve the Christian church well, for years to come, in how we view Pauline theology in light of Philemon. According to Callahan,the Epistle to Philemon is more than just a letter about a slave, and we will do well to understand it as such.

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Amazing book, like no other. Most books include things like a 'Table of Contents' and organized chapters.. not these guys. They have learned to think outside the box and have created all new features never seen before in any other book, such as placing part of chapter 4 inside of chapter 2 and omitting chapter 1 completely. Amazing, Brilliant.
Yes, this is sarcasm. Be careful when ordering this book because, although they are pretty good writers, they are not very good at book binding.

But luckily, they do include a cdrom that contains the entire book in electronic format so you're not completely [lost].

Very clear. No waste of time with useless listings.

Complicated, and incoherent book. In each page the author mentions the 'living Eck Master' (without this master you are unable to use cycles). Writen almost all in first person, is very hard to read. Do not waste your time with this book. This book lacks of originality,and maybe, authenticity. I recommend this book only to some ECKist. If you want to know about Cycles, I recommend a really good book., 'Selfmastery and Fate with the cycles of the life', by H. Spencer Lewis.

The ECK-Vidya has something for everyone. If you wonder why you live a life of ups-and-downs, this book can give you some answers. It goes much further than astrology which limits itself within the material universe. It tells about ECK Masters that are still living in their bodies after centuries of their birth. It also tells about the Ancient Science of Prophecy. That book explores countless realms all accessible through easy contemplative or meditative techniques. It shows ways to delve into your pastlives, and to conquer the fear of death. You can get more information on ECK at: http://www.eckankar.org

This book is definitely not for everyone. You need some understanding of Eckankar (at least subconciously) and a desire to explore the depths of God (Sugamd) that few ever go. This book is deep on all levels. So what can you get out of this? If you learn the Code, all the wisdom of Sugmad will be open to you.
May The Blessings Be.