1 John is not the easiest book of the Bible to understand, but Kruse is very helpful in his analysis. Originally a thematic analysis, Kruse expanded his work to be a detailed commentary with the thematic sections appearing as they arise within the text.

Kruse is succinct in style and conservative in content. I am currently using this book as I preach through 1 John, and I am finding his work invaluable. For those who have found certain passages in 1 John to be discouraging (ie Christians don't sin), Kruse shows that the author is writing during a period of time when proto-gnostic heresy was infiltrating the church - a heresy that denied Christ's humanity and sin within believers. Rather than discourage believers, 1 John (interpreted in this correct context) is a great encouragement to all who walk in the light and have fellowship with the Father.

David Jackman (Bible Speaks Today) and John Stott (Tyndale), are helpful side-commentaries - but Kruse is much more helpful.

The great color photos and old memorbilia made this book very enjoyable to read. Wish there had been more of it.

This book goes a long way in filling the void in the hobby of collecting John Deere memorabillia. While numerous books abound regarding John Deere toys, John Deere Collectibles explores the various advertising give aways and promotional items employed by Deere through the years. From watch fobs to brochures to banners and signs, it gives an excellent overview of the breadth and depth of memorabillia out there. This book leaves you excited about what you might aleady possess, or items undiscovered in the attic, barn or flea market. For the novice or experienced collector, or even someone simply nostalgic for John Deere, John Deere Collectibles by Brenda Kruse should be a welcome addition to your library

What A wonderful job Brenda did with the many Deere items that we have forgotten about.This book is for any tractor collector or people with an interest in the way it used to be will LOVE this book.Plus it has some guide lines on what the items are valued at,good job Brenda thank you.Jack=JDFARM:>)~

This novel tries and fails to take the reader on an adventure unparalleled through Afghanistan in the early days of the Soviet invasion. It is written very much in the way of an armchair political scientist sitting in England and musing on the happenings in this far away, exotic land.

Ponderously written and poorly researched, this tale follows a GRU officer and his estranged wife who decided to stay with the Afghan rebels, and her lover, the leader of the tribe, the leader of the tribe, and the action of the invasion and resistance.

Choppy and difficult to piece together at some points and containing more than a few grammatical errors and misspellings, this book is sometimes very difficult to read. Islamic sounding names are giving everyday objects to make the narrative sound authentic and exciting but it falls terribly flat.

The characters are dim, very shallow and terribly predictable. Obtuse dialogue and impossible at best scenes are everywhere to be found. World events are forgotten and the writer concentrates too much on the stiff, story board characters and what he thinks they must be like and less on the flow of the account of what's supposed to be going on.

I was very disappointed with this book. In some places there is a stench of more than a small amount of elitist condescension considering the Soviets and the native Afghans, bordering on offensive.