No other book covers the legend of King Arthur better than this!! From the political aspects to the mythical, this book is great for any who find King Arthur of interest. It undermines the myth and trys to dig at the truth, and on the way you will find that many of the stories about Arthur were for political gain during the time they were written. This books goes VERY DEEP, and if you get discouraged by heavy books do not get this! But if you are inpired to search the endless wonders of King Arthur, then get this book and enjoy!

A refreshing take on Arthurian legend, literature, history, mythology and their intersection. Markale offers theories on how different societies constructed their history and mythology (for any historiographers in the crowd) as well as a synthesis of different versions of Arthurian legend. The French courtly romances of the 12th and 13th century are not excluded, but Markale places more emphasis on the earlier sources (both extant and interpolated) for the Celtic tales. A compelling portrait of Arthur and the Celts emerges.

This is one of the older tales of the Round Table and one of the most poetic. The story is well told, but THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE TO DIE FOR! As a friend of mine said, "I devoured the book and am now picking my teeth with the spine." Rare is the illustrator who can make fantasy seem real, yet this book is proof that it can be done. Another lovely introduction to the tales of King Arthur.

This book is only rated with a nine because I suspect that it will be some time before I die, and there is a small chance that I may read something better in that time. I have always been a fan of Arthurian Literature, as well as the older writings such as Beowulf, because of the unashamed heroism and characters that are beyond reproach as true knights in shining armor. This is probably the best of that entire group that I have ever read. Yvain is the greatest knight in the land, equaled only by Gawain, and though he is surrounded by corruption, he remains an unstoppable force for good, fearing nothing. It is not possible to read this story without wanting to strap on some armor and go save the world as soon as you're finished.

We all know about Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, and Yorktown, but few know of the battles between the British and the Americans in the great North Woods Country which were Eastern New York and Vermont. It was there that Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys took Fort Ticonderoga "In the name of Jehova and The Continental Congress!" from a sleepy garrison of British Regulars. It was there that Benedict Arnold built his little fleet of lake warships and whipped the British at the Battle of Valcour Island. Only later did Arnold turn on his country.

The American War of Independence is only one episode in Ralph Nading Hill's sweeping review of the history of Lake Champlain, the critical gateway from Quebec to Lower New York. His retelling of the history of steam navigation on the Lake, and the Corporations which were founded to further its development, are at times hilarious, and are reminiscent of the story of the development of the railroads.

He also details the development of the Champlain Canal, which provided a direct water link between Quebec, Lake Champlain and the Hudson River, and thence to New York City, in the early 1800s. He shows the importance of the Canal, and later the railroads, in opening the markets of the Eastern Seaboard to Vermont lumber, milled from timber felled in Quebec and floated to saw mills in Vermont. Few realize that a substantial part of the housing in Boston and New York during the mid to late 19th Century, including the famous New York Brownstones, were built with Vermont lumber.

This is an easy, engrossing, and informative read by a master storyteller who made the telling of the North Woods History his life's work.

How many Americans Know that the birth of the American Navy really began on a lake. That the sea monster inhabiting lake champlain,was recorded by samuel champlain and native Americans as early as the 1600's, centuries before pt barnum offered a reward for it's body so he could display it with his travelling show. Lake Champlain is rich with beauty and history and this is a definative history of the region. It makes a great read too!

As the author of the book I rather liked it.

I have known hundreds of Larry's and at least as many Barry's in the course of advising and financing companies over the past 40 years. They are the classic Mr. Inside and Mar. Outside partners who so frequently partner in early stage companies.

They are so very human and therefore have predictable reactions to the stimuli of business.

The purpose of using charactures of people I have repetitively encountered in business to convey that which Ihave learned is to make the lessons more understandable and even predictible once the personalities are understood by the reader. A Larry will almost always react as a Larry and the same for Barry.

I hope that many people will buy and benefit from this book. The wisdom offered is real and the lessons to be learned important.

My intent in writing the book was not to warn investors from investing in private companies but rather to help them do so better.

I wish readers well and welcome their input

Arthur Lipper...

Simply the best, the single most useful, most concise, most insightful and most entertaining book on entrepreneurship and investing in entrepreneurs I've ever read. If you are an entrepreneur or an investor in entrepreneurs and you buy one book this decade, buy this one!

Unfortunately as of the time that I am writing this this book is unavailable through Amazon. I hope it comes back in stock. Many children's books cater to or foster their imagination. I am a big fan of the few that combine a good imagination with a lesson, no matter how small the lesson. In this case the lesson is to always make sure you offer the last serving, in this case a cookie, to everyone before you take it for yourself. Not one of the Ten Commandments, but a little lesson in good manners doesn't hurt.

The story is basically about Maurice wanting the last cookie after dinner, but his mother insists that he asks everyone whether or not they want it before he eats it. He proceeds to keep the cookie in his pocket for six weeks and asks everyone he meets whether they would like the cookie. The cookie is gradually getting more and more inedible. At last he asks an alien if it wants it, but the alien prefers Maurice. The alien follows the same steps as Maurice, and eventually returns him to his mother. His mother finally gives him permission to eat it, but Maurice quickly finds out what a cookie tastes like after being in your pocket for six weeks.

Illustrations are good, the storyline is interesting for kids, and I think it's memorable enough for the reader to learn a little bit of good manners. If not, I think young kids will like it. Probably the 3 to 6 age group. My 2.5 year old son likes it a lot but would probably appreciate it more in a year or two.

This book had me hooting with laughter from beginning to end. My three year old adored the silly names and repetition and wanted to see Arth Robins' illustrations again and again. The text put a highly original and funny spin on a well worn parental saying, which I for one will think twice about using again!

Arthur Powell has once again made an excellent contribution to the analysis of independent education. Deftly weaving the history of the "prep" school, he gives insight into the current attitudes and tremendous evolution of independent schools. Both the parent of future prep student as well as educators in the system benefit tremendously from this book. Powell does not paint an entirely rosy picture; he confronts issues of institutions unwilling to change, sometimes mediocre teaching, and the hairy issues surrounding the college application process. This insight is balanced by utterly devoted teachers and institutions, the benefits of the independent school environment (little to no violence, personal attention that public schools can often not afford, and teache rs and staff highly motivated to know students and expand their horizons). Powell nevertheless provides tremendous insight into the independent school system and paints a picture of hope for a system willing and able to change with people who wish to create the best environment for children.

I went to private school so I picked this up and couldn't put it down. I think it's geared more to professional educators, but anyone interested in the future of education should read the book. Basically, the author observes some things that seem to work in private schools--that justify the expense, that make them different. This is very helpful and informative, but then he goes on to suggest how they can be utilized in the public sector, for everyone. It's a shame more schools and parents don't read this book.

Doesn't get much better than this. What a blessing I have recieved from Pink's expositional approach to this great King's life.

A.W. Pink's "The Life of David" is a wonderful study in the life of the great King of Israel. The book can be used in so many ways: individual study, group study, or family/private devotional. Each chapter is short, about 6-8 pages, but Pink places rich treasures in each chapter. We read of David's faithfulness, his love for God, his triumphs, and yes, his failures and periods of unfaithfulness. What a powerful look into the life of David with tremendous application for all Christians today.

I have all of Arthur Braverman's books and this is a favorite. In fact, of the 50 or so books on Zen and meditation I have read inthe past few years, Living and Dying in Zazen is on of my top three favorites (the other two are by Alan Watts and D.T. Suzuki). Arthur Braverman takes you on a semi-autobiographical adventure into his experiences with and research into five very colorful Zen masters of modern Japan. The book is both about these teachers and Mr. Braverman's life in Zen training in Japan. The accounts are refreshingly candid, funny, and profound, leaving the reader with a deeper and yet challenging desire for the practice of zazen as "just sitting." It kicked a number of misconceptions out from under me! Anyone who is considering monastic life or who wants to understand Zen practice and meditation should read this book - and thoroughly enjoy it!

This is a colorful and inspiring account of a diverse group of modern Japanese Zen masters, centered around the Kyoto temple of Antaiji and its charismatic teacher Kodo Sawaki Roshi. Braverman studied at Antaiji in the 1960s and returned years later to interview those who practiced there years before. Sawaki Roshi was a dynamic and powerful teacher - everything one imagines a Zen master ought to be. His Dharma heir Kosho Uchiyama seemed just the opposite, a shy, retiring person with nothing seeemingly special about him beyond a simple devotion to just sitting. Uchiyama once asked Sawaki if the practice of Zazen would help make him more like his teacher - Sawaki, bellowed, "NO. I was like this before I practiced Zen...zazen is useless!" The "uselessness" of zazen is the koan explored throughout this book - the paradox that there is "no gain" to be had from years of Zazen. Braverman struggled for years to come to terms with the ordinariness of Uchiyama before he could finally see his unobtrusive ordinariness as the very heart of his Zen. There are also wonderful accounts of other of Sawaki's heirs, especially Sodo Yokoyama, a modern day Ryokan who never ran a temple of his own, but practiced zazen in the city park, writing poems and playing songs for passersby. Braverman's account of these teachers offers clear and inspiring portraits of some of the many faces of Zen practice.
Highly recommneded.

Ernest Holmes' message differed somewhat from other founders of new churches. He did not claim to have the "sole and exclusive" revelation of the One Truth about matters spiritual. He did not assert that he had a "new" revelation, or that he had founded a movement freed from the influences of others. Instead, he asserted that his movement was a synthesis of ideas from a variety of faiths and traditions, and that his ideas would be improved over time.

Living the Science of Mind sets out Mr. Holmes' new-thought-derived ideas in a very readable, straightforward book. This book is not laden with endless jargon, nor does it have that "self help book for the soul" feel that some popular religion books can have. Instead, it tries in intelligent but accessible language to explain Science of Mind beliefs, and to illustrate how those beliefs might be applied in everyday thought.

New thought is built in large measure on positive thinking and the belief, to a great or lesser extent, that spiritual practice can lead to changes in the physicial universe. Mr. Holmes explains in some detail how he conceives this works in everyday life. This is not intended as a complex defense of his faith, and the reader from a different tradition will see many questions in the explanations which have not been fully resolved. Still, this is that rare work of religious material which is both practical and filled with ideas. Some other new thought works seem more like sales pieces than books of faith. Living the Science of Mind is instead a useful guide to a faith, which does not require the suspension of disbelief to enjoy. I don't find myself a "new thought" practitioner, but I think the book is both interesting and useful. Ernest Holmes' thinking has had a bigger influence in our vision of what is the "American Dream" than his Church of Religious Science's impact has been. This is a good guide to understand where he came from and what it means in everyday terms.

This is an excellent book for anyone wanting to learn about Science of Mind. Dr. Holmes essays are a concise, easily read, coverage of Religious Science. The essays cover all aspects of Dr. Holmes philosophy, from what is Science of mind to the history and development of SOM. He explains clearly what he means by "change your mind, change your life" and how to accomplish this. He covers almost any question that might arise: Religion, Spirituality, New Thought, Religious Science p(28-106); God p(107-150); Man p(151-167); Law p(196-223); Your Word p(266-276); Happiness & Fulfillment p(393-434). This is a book that you can read in selected topics and discover who you are, how powerful you are, and can go back to reread time and again while getting new insights each time. The use of the Law to manifest your highest and best good is spelled out - and it works.

This is a wonderful study. Ms. Arthur encourages you to dig deeper in Bible and to get as much out of it as God leads. I started this study in a time in my life where I needed the blessings and encouragement she helps you find. It help me put my life into perspective and ahowed me things that i needed to change and how what I do, and how I do things effects others.

great book for people who want to really get into the Bible. Really helps you to "disect" the Word and see how it applies to you individually! Recommend it highly!