Here is a fresh approach to educating us to the need for conservation and preservation. I would recommend this title to any family who has concerns about our environment and our childrens' future. The story is well conceived and the art is worth a good look.

Here is a story about what might have really happened to cause the dinosaurs to dissappear and what could happen to us if we choose to follow their practice. It takes two little dragonflies to tell the world we are needlessly wasting things and J.W. Dixon has told their story very well. This is a children's book well worth reading and well worth buying. The whole family will benefit from it.

The original Spirit-filled Life Bible was a triumph - filled with great information and practical articles that helped ground believers in their walk. I owned several and recommended them to my friends. I was looking forward to the next edition, hoping that the editors would find some innovative way to improve on a great beginning. They didn't.

While the new version sports a new look, new graphics, new contributors and new articles, the flaws outweigh the gains.

The good news is the commentary, word studies, and book notes duplicate the first edition. Some of the articles of the original make a second appearance - like the excellent article on understanding the end times. The center column cross-references and notes are very useful along with the maps at the end of the bible. These things continue to make the SFLB a useful and balanced teaching tool for believers.

The flaws are the graphics (they muddy up the "look" of the SFLB) and the new articles.

Graphics are always subjective, but the new ones are busy and cause the pages to look crowded with different colored half-tone boxes, tiny margins and too many type styles.

Where the revision really suffers is in the new articles. Pat Robertson's outstanding 15-page essay "Spirit Answers to Hard Questions" was dropped. In its place are offerings on world evangelism, healing nations, understanding Messanic Jewish Ministry, and How to lead a Person to the Savior. Of these, the last one is the only one with practical value - after all, few of us will be conducting world evangelism, nation healing, or outreaches to Messianic Jewry. These themes admittedly have real value to the Body of Christ - but is the limited space available in the Spirit-filled Life Bible the best place for them? Are believers really getting the best bang for their buck? Not in my opinion.

The articles feel more like Spirit-filled political correctness than discipleship and that takes its toll on the new edition. No longer is it the hard hitting, one-volume, discipleship manual for Charismatics that the first edition was. Sorry to say this, but I'm sending mine back.

I agree with the reviewer who said the old one is better. I considered buying the new one from a bookstore but the graphics turned me off: smaller type, jumbled, hard to follow. There were a couple of new things in this one that were attractive, but I also agree that the loss of the old articles more than outweighed the additions. Amazon still sells the older edition too---go for that one! But if you can't get the older one, then this is the next best thing.

I once was told that as you grow in the Lord, your equipment (Bible) should progress along with you. I have owned a Spirit Filled Life Bible since 1995. I have purchased other Bibles to compliment my learning experience with the Spirit Filled Life Bible. Over the years I have enjoyed this Bible so much ... I can't begin to tell you how it has helped me in my walk with the Lord. This Bible offers a vast array of biblical studies Proved through the Word. The Kingdom Dynamics are greatly enlightening. To understand that not just one person contributed to the putting together of these studies is nice to know that you won't just get one person's views, but the views of many. I have conducted many bible studies based upon the studies in this Bible alone and the feedback from the students has been nothing but rave reviews. I have just recently ordered another Spirit Filled Life Bible - newer version, more studies - "Who buys new cadillacs? People who own old cadillacs!"

I think it is a BIG MISTAKE not having The Spirit Filled Life study bible not offered in the Old King James version. To my surprise I discovered that the Old King James version was discontinued. I was blessed enough to own the Old King James version of the Spirit Filled Life Bible. To me this the closest to the truth about God from the to the end. I say bring the OLD KING JAMES version of the Spirit Filled Life Bible!

Every time someone sees my Bible, they want one! Finally, my spiritual guide admired it and I gave up my tattered copy to him. Now I'm replacing it with the exact same one. This Bible has MANY useful study features. "Word Wealth" (for key words) discusses the root of the Hebrew or Greek word and the word's various uses throughout the Bible. There are extensive footnotes on nearly every page giving additional information and background on key verses; the section on God's covenant with Abraham, alone is worth the price of the book. In addition, there are maps, timelines, comparisons of the four Gospels---all in an easy to read format (New King James/NKJ version). Each NT book is preceded by a discussion of the authorship---my only complaint is that these discussions don't go deeply enough into this topic. Also, it's a good size: by no means small, but compact enough to haul with you to church. Several scholars teamed on this Bible, which is written to match Hayford's beliefs (I would say that it supports a conserative, not fundamentalist, viewpoint). To better benefit from all the information packed into this Bible, take the time to read the keys and symbols at the front of the book. This Bible is sturdy and well-bound: after several years of regular use, it had experienced no binding problems whatsoever. Overall, a fabulous Bible that you will use for years to come, with study aids that will enlighten and enrich.

This particular Bible contains commentaries I would highly recommend. The reader is able to gain some degree of understanding in intent and dirrection of the text through the various commentators and their actual experiences. This is Bible worth adding to your bookshelf. It has changed my life.

BK (Burger King) is a British coorporation. It is popular in Europe and US. BK is also known as an innovator of HIYW (Have It Your Way), BOGO (Buy One Get One free), IJTB (It Just Tastes Better). Interesting book for first food lovers.

This book unfolds to you the making of a billion-dollar chain store. It shares with you the vision of the author and a dream of a restraurant business. I was deeply moved by how hard Jim has worked when his first two restaurants were starting out, and not even have time to spend with his new-born children. This is very true for any new entrepreneur who is thinking about opening a new business...make the commitment.

I would like to know if the book "The Burger King" will be available in Brazil, in portuguese. Thanks

This is the only book available that concentrates totally on the subject of the Third Seminole War (1855-1858). The U.S. Government's last military action against Native American Indians east of the Mississippi, and an attempt at removing the surviving Seminole and Miccosukee Indians. Covington is has researched many sources and is very knowledgeable on the subject. He uses quotes from letters and diaries of the times as well as sources from government archives. If you are into Florida and Seminole history, this book is very a valuable resource.

After the close of the 2nd Seminole War (1835-1842), there were several hundred remaining Seminole and Miccosukee Indians in the Florida Everglades that the United States was not able to remove. The 2nd Seminole War had been the most costly war the United States had fought against its own Native Americans. After seven years, thousands of lives, and tens of millions of dollars, the government decided to let the Florida Indians who remained in the Everglades stay there. During the past ten years 90 percent of the Indians had been either killed or removed from Florida, and it would prove too difficult to remove the last ones.

For 13 years after the end of the 2nd Seminole War, the Indians and the white settlers remained at an uneasy truce. The State of Florida had outlawed all Indians from its borders, but was unable to remove them. Seminole Chief Billy Bowlegs went to extreme measures to keep the peace. When troubles flared up and the threat of another war happened in 1849, Bowlegs went so far as to surrender the offenders among his own people over to the government. But in 1855, the pressure was on again as land surveyors and settlers were closing in on Bowlegs and his people. It was only a matter of time before an incident happened that would set both sides at war again.

The book is good for undergraduate and graduate students as a textbook. It is also good for those who are interested in doing research in related field. Overall, it is a well written, good reference.

Dr. Jack Hayford offers a study Bible from a distinctly charasmatic perspective. My favorite aspect of this Bible is the Word Wealth and Kingdom Dynamics. It also has Bible studies in the front of the book that are good as well.

My only critisism is the people that he uses to write some of the commentaries - e. g. shady characters (from theological perspective) like Marilyn Hickey and Fred Price.

Overall a good resource.

Authors indicate that "black" in the biblical text refers to skin color, while "white" does not refer to skin color, but is only a metaphor. See (or better yet, don't see) the notes to Song of Solomon. This is only one of a parade of inconsistencies and errors. This "bible" is a hermeneutical disaster. The only redeeming quality is the King James text, but even that is riddled with apparent type-setting or typographical errors.

Upon reading several passages, I began to find typos in this Bible. This is the first Bible that I've seen with typos.

Psalms 21:2 - Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.

This scripture sticks out to me the most. If you have the Bible, I encourage you to look at the scripture. At the end, it says, "... his liSelah." When I first read that, I was too confused. I had to go to another Bible to see what was being said. There are other typos in that version of the Bible, but I've quit reading it and don't remember them anymore.

All things need to be in decency and in order. Typos of God's Word is not. Have a blessed day all.

As The Truth is always destined to rise again, so does The Original African Heritage Study Bible come forth by unquenchable daylight into it's intended prominence. This book is a miracle. The various essays which highlight the ancient spiritual facts which transcend space-time dimensional understanding are like a breath of fresh air for a rescued drowning victim. For this work to actually be manifested and distributable among true believers is equivalent to a black hole in the far reaches of space suddenly reversing it's magnetic force of destruction and becoming a nuclear fusion miracle of LIGHT again which radiates life to all who will see. Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness and desire to have a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the deep and intimate knowledge of The Lord will breathe a sigh of relief as they ponder the once hidden but now made known truths such as: THE MYTHICAL CURSE OF HAM / AFRICA, THE GARDEN OF EDEN[Historical Evidence] / THE RIVERS OF EDEN / WHAT COLOR WAS JESUS? / AFRICAN-EDENIC WOMEN AND THE SCRIPTURES / THE ANCIENT BLACK CHRISTIANS / EARLY MARTYRDOM AND AFRICAN CHRISTIANS / PHILIP AND THE EUNUCH and so much more. This information is not presented from a racist point of view which would only be the darkness of ignorance, but from the facts as they should have been known since long long ago.

This book seems to be a commissioned marketing book for network marketing. It reads like a sales brochure and contained very little information that was of value to me. It seems likely that it was funded by a bunch of MLM companies, including Prepaid legal, Excel and Herbalife, among others.

Don't believe the other customer reviews, and don't waste your money on this book. There must be better books out there than this one.

I am also shocked at the number of people who endorse this book on the back cover. I wonder how many of them actually read it.

One of the worst books I have ever read.

The New Professional makes clear the evolution of multilevel and direct marketing. Like many folks, I had a pretty dim view of the overly aggressive sales tactics and misleading meeting agendas that I ran into with many of the earlier direct marketing efforts. Now I see that things have changed for the better - much better! Inventory is not in your home, it's not in someone else's garage, it is at the distributor and easily obtained through the internet. Supply chain management is superb in these new companies.

For example, King and Robinson provide statistics to show why direct marketing is a robust and very efficient model for introducing some products into the market place. And, they show why the type of person involved in network marketing today is truly a professional: "Of key interest, the research found 'successful (direct and network marketing) sales people have a communication style or social style that encourages the building of relationships with their customers . . . The most successful sales leaders have a combination of relationship and task orientation' (in their communication styles)."

Network Marketing and multilevel marketing are synonymous terms. They are defined by a business model which pays commissions on multiple levels of the sales organization. Network Marketing/Selling differs from Direct Selling in that Network Marketing:

1. Focuses on relationships rather than on closing the sale or booking an order
2. Focuses on information sharing
3. Independent business owner (IBO)
4. Commissions on multiple levels of sales (not just retail of the IBO)

The role of the network marketing channel is to accelerate the movement of products using the most efficient distribution technique: word-of-mouth communication.

This is an excellent book to bring you up to date on the network marketing phenominon and to understand the new business models (yes, there are many).

If your considering Network Marketing as a career move then this should be your first text book for learning what you need to know first about the business. I have also attended Dr. Charles King's Networking Marketing Certification course at the University of Illinois @ Chicago with equal enthusiasm. If you take anything from this review, understand that this book was written by a Harvard Grad and tenured Professor at UIC who spent much time researching the business. It is a great book that is required reading especially if you're new to the business of Network Marketing.
Last of all, don't listen to fools who scoff at this book or the Industry, unless of course you wish to remain a slave to your employer and retire a slave to the Governments program.

This book is a great resource for the student of the Bible. If you're wanting an introduction into the controversy over the KJV, I'd suggest Cloud's "8 Myths of Modern Bible Versions" first.

"For Love of the Bible" is more of a compilation of biographical sketches and quotes (some quite extensive) from those involved on both sides of the issue. What I found really interesting was the inclusion of portions of writings from authors that today are difficult, if not impossible, for the average person to acquire.

One thing is for certain: after reading this book, I have much greater respect for the King James Version than I did before. While I've always been partial to it, now I more fully understand why. "King James Onlyism" is nothing new, and it certainly isn't the "off-the-wall" stance that many of its detractors portray it as.

Although some ignorant people say that there is no differene between Mr. Ruckman and Mr. Cloud, clearly those that know and have read can tell that there is a world of difference between their views on Bibliology. To lump them together is pure ignorance illustrated. Mr. Cloud is a well informed, and well read man on the issue of Bible Translation. He is not perfection and he does not claim to be so anyway. He is a man of God and is doing something to impact the lives of many who hold to the very promise of Jesus that His words will never pass away.

Dr. Cloud's book was well documented, quite thorough and very informative. Be assured that no statement in this book is hear-say. Excellent read.