The first book I read by Dr. Harry Kraus was "Could I Have This Dance?". It was just outstanding, so I had high expectations for this book as well. And I was not disappointed! As a fan of Robin Cook's books from way back, I was thrilled to find this genre under the umbrella of Christian fiction.

This book is difficult to put down - the plot twists and turns and Dr. Kraus' characterization is excellent - you really feel like you know the characters. I especially liked his depiction of Travis, the son of the main female character, Beth. I felt that the book was realistic and wasn't one of these in which everything is perfectly resolved by the end of the book.

There are several of Harry Kraus' earlier books that I am looking forward to reading! If you like Harry Kraus' books, check out Hannah Alexander, a husband/wife writing team (the husband is also a doctor). Those books are wonderful as well!

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Harry Kraus Jr. has truly produced a masterpiece in the world of medical fiction. His facisinating plot is wrapped around a young medical student with a promising future. He will place himself and his career in serious jepordy if he speaks the truth about the illegal testing and experiments which are headed up by the greatest infant open heart surgeon. This is a wonderful book I enjoyed the indepth medical plot which he described simply enough for even those who no nothing of medical procedure. This is abook which is a must for your collection and can be read many times.

Robert E. Lee has been a hero of mine since I was a small boy. With Confederate ancestors on both sides of my family, my father made sure that respect for Lee's character was instilled in my impressionable mind when I was just a lad. Growing up and playing on my father's ancestral home and land that was the site of an engagement between Federal and Confederate troops, love and respect for the gallantry of Lee came natural for me.

I began collecting quotes and anecdotes from the life of Lee many years ago and started dreaming about a book in 1999. This book is the result of that dream. The book is specifically directed to "young gentlemen," or those who aspire to be, but I believe the book can be enjoyed by everyone. It is full of some of the better quotes culled from reliabile biographies and Lee's personal letters. Some were Lee's "personal maxims" that were found after his death in a worn military satchel by CSA chaplian, William Jones. The book also contains some little known anecdotes from the life of Lee that illustrate his sterling Christian character and humility. Many that have reviewed the book have been complimentary:

"The Maxims of Robert E. Lee for Young Gentlemen is inspiring and full of anecdotes and quotes, some long forgotten, that will guide men of all ages towards the lost art of being a 'gentleman.' " ~ Joe Farah, Editor in Chief and CEO of WorldNetDaily.com.

"I can think of no better guide for young men embarking on the adventure of life than the maxims of Robert E. Lee." ~ From the Foreword by Harry W. Crocker, III, author of Lee on Leadership and Executive Editor at Regnery Publishing.

"The example of Robert E. Lee illustrates in stark colors what it means to be a man - a model essential for all of us who are products of this distinctly unmanly age. Rick Williams has placed us all in his debt with this wonderful anthology of Lee's wisdom and grace. Must reading for all fathers and sons." ~ Pastor J. Steven Wilkins, author of Call of Duty: The Sterling Nobility of Robert E. Lee.

"This riveting collection of Lee's own stirring words and personal thoughts give amplified insight into the life of a rare and much-needed role model. Imagine for a moment the impact just one hundred young men could have on our land should they develop Lee's passion for personal purity and selfless pursuit of Christian honor. My prayer is that many will read these words not as antiquated or romantic philosophy, but rather as a challenge to humbly follow - and then boldly lead." ~ James McDonald, Publisher, Homeschooling Today® Magazine

Samuel Johnson once quipped, "Any man honored by both his enemies and his compatriots is a man worthy of our closet attentions-for in him you may be sure to find authenticity. After all, authenticity is the rarest of all human traits." Of all the men who fought during the un-Civil War Between the States only R.E. Lee stands out as universally praised by both sides.

The English historian Paul Johnson had this to say about Lee: "General Lee has accomplished in both life and death what few, indeed, hardly any have ever accomplished in all of the annals of history: ubiquitous respect, renown, and acclaim."

In this concise and handy little book of Maxims, Richard Williams Jr. has provided us a window into the man who accomplished ubiquitous respect, renown, and acclaim. In a generation dearth of real heroes it is vital that we put before our children men of valor, duty, and courage. One need look no further than to the example of Robert Edward Lee to see these principles brilliantly exemplified. This is a book that can be read in one sitting, but you will not want to read it just once. If you are like myself you will use this book over and over again. My copy is already marked up and the pages ruffled from where I keep drinking from the wonderful wisdom of the man.

It's my hope that with the publication of books like this one, we may yet again see a generation of leaders who embody the principles of Robert E. Lee.

In an era where the primary role models for our children are self-absorbed entertainers, out of control professional athletes, and corrupt politicians, where does one turn to find credible examples of how to live one's life that you can point to when counciling your children? Granted, there are some fine modern role models, but they aren't usually being highlighted in the news, or being profiled on TV. However, Richard Williams, Jr. has provided us a handy book that gives us a glimpse at a role model that is timeless.

Whether one believes Robert E. Lee fought on the right side of the War Between the States or not, his life is a great example of self-sacrifice, devotion to duty and always acting in a manner so as to do the right and honorable thing. Not by today's modern selfish, materialistic standards, but by standards that were the foundation of all that is good about Western Civilization.

This book contains a treasure trove of maxims by Lee that he used to guide his own life and to influence the lives of his children as well as those who served under him in the military and were under his care while they attended Washington College (later Washington and Lee University). It is not a cumbersom tomb, but a simple, straight forward book that is broken down into sections that lend itself to being a quick reference book as well as a wonderful insight into a man whose life is truly an example to all.

If more people followed R.E. Lee's maxims, this would definitely be a better world. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to buy a special graduation gift for that special person graduating from high school or college. This is something that will last a lifetime.

awesome book...has flow charts for treatment...etc...

one big neg..no pathophys... see medicine: the true explanation by Dr. V. Shinde.

An excellent reference for the physician who cares for hospitalized patients. Just enough detail to care for patients of every severity and type of illness, yet not so much that you are bogged down in unimportant trivia and esoteric controversies. The book is up to date, and the authors obviously know their stuff. Things like indications for ICU admission and indications for discharge make this book invaluable for physicians who care for hospitalized patients. Now if only someone will write a similar one for pediatrics....

I was hoping for basically a biography of Lee's war time exploits but this book goes a lot further. The author does devote a good portion of the book to Lee's Revolutionary War time but also to his life after the war. Much research and commentary goes into this period of Lee's life to include his flawed business practices, which ultimately lead to his imprisonment for not being able to pay his debts. Overall a good biography of the father of Robert E. Lee but it is slow in some areas. RECOMMENDED.

Charles Royster is one of the premier historians on the period of the American Revolution. He has done excellent work on the Continental Army and he knows his business.

This volume is no different. Lee is one of the celebrated personalities of the Revolution, especially for his excellent service in the southern theater under Nathaniel Greene. Commanding a green-uniformed legion of infantry and cavalry, he performed superbly with the main army and working happily with Francis Marion and his partisans harrying the British and Tories in the South Carolina back country.

The first part of the book covers this portion of Lee's life. To me it was the most interesting, the Revolution in general and the Continental Army in particular being two of my favorite subjects. however, the rest of the book covers Lee's later life, which steadily went downhill after the Revolution's ending, with bouts of debt, sickness, failure, and an early death. Lee, the father of Robert E., is an interesting, sad figure, egotistical, patriotic, more than competent, and somewhat politically naive.

Royster presents Lee as a whole person, and deftly intertwines his tale with Revolutionary exploits, first hand accounts, family and financial problems, and brings the legend into line with the man's humanity, frailties, and strengths.

This book is a must for all interested in the Revolution and one of the most fascinating personalities to grace the American stage in the 18th century.

This book was conceived through everyday conversation about science and faith between two friends. Questions included how knowledge is achieved, what kind of universe exists, where we come from, what can be known with certainty, and what happens when order becomes disorder, all of which should be answerable through the use of the scientific method and through reading the Bible. However, as theologian Poe and scientist Davis discovered, the additional difficult factor of "why" makes pure scientific proof unpredictable and accepted theology difficult to comprehend under certain circumstances. The authors of this stimulating and provocative book attempt to illustrate that science and religion cannot exist entirely apart from each other in idealistic form nor can they exist in conflict. They must coexist through knowledge and values, through the physical and through theory, evidencing that contradictory evidence may be needed in order to view all aspects of a situation.

Though the book is a scholarly work, it is easy to read and includes illustrations, down-to-earth analogies, excellent scientific summaries of difficult concepts, philosophies of classicists as well as those of Christian and other world faiths, helpful linguistic explanations of original Hebrew text, biblical references, an index, and endnotes for the encouragement of further reading. Though words were well-defined in the text, an additional glossary of terms would have been helpful for the serious reader.

The book takes the format of a scientific worldview, followed by theological debate and commentary, and is resolved through dialogue between the two for such complicated issues as creation, quantum physics, the chaotic theory, the Incarnation, why bad things happen to good people, eschatology, the metaphorical use of light vs. darkness, and the Trinity. Once an idea was discussed, it was referred to in later chapters, reinforcing previous discussion and allowing the reader to recognize the fact that the dialogue continues ad infinitum.

Though I do not purport to be a scientist nor a theologian, the book was intriguing and thought-provoking to me, and it sparked a new interest in the connectivity of all disciplines. The authors were careful not to attempt to answer life's difficult questions but rather to present historical scientific events and conflicting theological concepts, attesting that science and ideas can be used for the betterment or for the detriment of our world. It was left to the reader to interpret his or her own beliefs. The book will be of interest to the avid student of any discipline who wonders about the existence of life and its place in time and space.

Readers interested in a fair-minded treatment of the relationship of faith and science will find this a most helpful volume. Written by a chemistry professor (Davis) and a theologian (Poe), the book provides a useful survey of critical issues concerning the relationship of science and faith. Although both writers are evangelical Christians, their approach will be valued by readers from other perspectives, since they demonstrate a commitment to treat both science and faith seriously and fairly.

... In this story, unpretentious but super-talented astronomer/ pilot Mike Call gets "downsized" (you'll see by his description of his stature why that's a pun) by a previous employer and lands a job in a small industry that has just stumbled upon a revolutionary invention with industrial and space flight implications. Not only that--Call finds a bona-fide nice girl as a love interest. There are some tense moments involving industrial espionage--remember, this story was written back when it wasn't trendy to see "the Feds" as villains yet. Call me a reactionary (and I'll thank you for the compliment), but it's great to read a story that has good guys as heroes rather than dysfunctional anti-heroes.

Good guy with just a Master's degree in astronomy gets laid off from his job since he doesn't have the Ph.D. union card. He does job search and gets hired for interesting research and development job that requires his abilities as engineer, astronomer, and pilot. I still like to re-read it occasionally.

Harry Lee Kraus, a surgeon, is a terrific story-teller who weaves medical details with the unseen conflict between good and evil. I could not put this down! I recommend all of his books, especially Stainless Steal Hearts. Harry, keep up the good writing!! I think this book and Stainless Steal Hearts are your best!

As a Captain in the Washington State Civil War Association I portray the Company "A" 1st Confederate Engineers commanding officer. We try to make our re-enacments as authentic as possible but information on the Confederate Engineers is very difficult to find as most records were lost when Richmond was evacuated. I have found Mr. Jackson's book to be of immense help in studying the history of the 1st C.E. The information he gives is obviously well researched and is presented in an interesting way so it is enjoyable to read. The use of letters from the participants gives the book a personal touch that I found drew me into the action as though I were actually there in the works at Petersburg while the seige was going on. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the War Between the States.

The blood Christ shed on Calvary plays a central role in Harry Kraus' The Stain. The Vatican gives permission for certain scientists to test the blood stains on the Shroud of Turin. One scientist begins mapping Jesus' DNA. An assistant steals some cells and enters the employ of a millionaire who wants her to clone the Lord and bring him back to life through in vitro fertilization.

Enter our hero, Dr. Seth Berringer, who finds the corpse of the woman carrying the cloned baby. His fumbling efforts to solve the mystery of her death force him to face the spiritual void in his life, especially when a dedicated Christian nurse becomes his only ally. Whether he will pay for a crime he didn't commit becomes less important that discovering if her faith can fill his emptiness as well.

This fast-paced mix of mystery, science fiction, and spiritual awakening keeps us rooting for Berringer to find the answers and love. A powerful plot twist at the end and the reverence with which this evangelical Protestant author treats Christ's blood will make the story equally appealing to Catholics.