Elder Ivan King gives a great view into breaking free of drug addictions. This book shows how he turned his life around by using inner strength and God's love. It also provides a view inside the head of people with addictions: what they see, how they feel, and their inner battles. I found the stories in this book fascinating, realistic, and believeable - what a rollercoaster you have lived! This is a good book to read if you are struggling or someone you love is struggling with drug addiction. Thanks for a great book, Ivan, and your new-found strength in God. Looking forward to your next book!

I read this when I was in college, and not just onces. I read it many times and loved it more each time. When I told my friends about it, they went out and bought it. Ivan Gold's other book isn't as good, but this one is really quite stunning and I hope to read it again soon.

Slovak Tales For Young And Old: Pavol Dobsinksy In English And Slovak is an engaging collection of tales derived from classic Slovakian literature, and imbued with tradition. Smoothly translated by Lucy Bednar into English for readers of all ages to enjoy, and featuring impressive illustrations by Martin Benka which enhance these colorful and vivacious fables and folklore, Slovak Tales For Young And Old is a welcome and much appreciated contribution to family, school, and community library Folklore, Fairytale & Mythology collections.

This wonderful short work by prominent Czech author Ivan Klima could do much to provide insights and understanding into the heart of Prague: the Czech people-- their history, what they've seen and who they've become. If you haven't read any Klima, this collection of essays is a fine place to start.

Essay, A Rather Unconventional Childhood: "...I remember every detail of the day when I stood by the razed prison fence, which I had once understood I would never be allowed to cross, and watched as endless columns of Red Army soldiers, tired horses, exhausted people, dirty tanks, cars and cannon, all filed by, and for the first time I saw a portrait of Marshal Stalin, a man whose face I long afterwards associated with that moment, and I sobbed uncontrollably at the knowledge that I was free. As I watched, a German civilian was beaten to death, and a tank ran over a prisoner who too greedily flung himself on a pack of cigarettes someone had tossed on the ground, but none of this could spoil my mood..."

Essay, The Powerful and the Powerless: "The strength of the powerful never (or almost never) derives from some higher mandate, or from spiritual values, or because they had a corner on truth or wisdom, though the powerful may have tried to claim this. It comes only from a preponderance of strength. The strength is then generally based on the number of souls dominated, on the power of their weapons and on their ability to organize...

The author explores literature, journalism and trends among other things. But it is not a textbook. It is pure art.

This has been a great source of wisdom and inspiration for me and my family. We only wish that a new edition could be printed with actual stones. Even using common coins, the act of holding a question in mind and coins in hand, is very centering. Having thus cast the tokens it is easy, using this text as a guide, to interpret the Ling Qi Jing's answers to one's own questions. Each trigram reading contains a four-line verse and as many as four different commentaries (from three ancient sages and the author). Sometimes the poem is enough, and perfectly seems to address the question posed. But often the commentaries shed light on the poem's deeper meanings, and further clarify the "fortune" sought.

When I was introduced to this great book, I had only read Turgenev's "Fathers and Sons." I checked out a copy from the California State University, Long Beach library and began reading it immediately. I was enthralled throughout my reading by Turgenev's powerful descriptions of not only the serfs and their masters but also the nature surrounding them. It is an excellent book, and I always think of the places depicted in the book and the people.

I was one of the several record producers to be blessed with an opportunity to work with certain members of the Stoneman family and fortunate to have written and produced what is currently being hailed as possibly their finest album ever recorded. Originally recorded in 1978, I have just now released it for commercial sales to the public. It is titled: The Stonemans-Country Hospitality, and is currently enjoying good sales over Amazon.com's music site. It is a rare recording from an exceptional and legendary musical family. When I first received this book of their life story I sat down and read it without stopping. I discovered at once how little I knew of this family I had worked so closely with. It is a gripping story of the struggles they endured and obstacles they overcame in order to pursue their love for music and survive as a family in the process. Dr. Ivan Tribe has done an outstanding job chronicling their life history and has performed a service for us lovers of bluegrass and traditional mountain music which will place us forever in his debt. I am proud to have my album listed in the discography of this wonderful book.

mi tva e klasika,kakto i da gledame na neshtata vaziv si e vazov i e sramota ako nekoi koito e bg ne go e 4el,makar 4e to v teq vremena....be xora daite da si davame suport na rodnoto...

I luckily stumbled over Klima's books while living in Berlin, from where I made frequent trips to Prague. If you have ever visited Eastern Europe you will find some special enjoyment in reading this powerful novel.

Everything about this book compells you to read it until your head hurts. Then read it again, lend it to your friends and then demand it back to read again. The dialogue is obessive, compulsive and passionate and throws you into the worlds off the two main characters. You will swirl when they swirl and dive when they dive. This is one book I have re-read just to try and understand "how does the author manage that"! Brilliant, buy it.

A beautifully illustrated book. The story of Tahirih is told in simple terms and the powerful message of the equality of men and women. Her life was the point of light that cleaved the dark sky of the oppression of women throughout the world.