If you are a Bond fan, you will love this book. Have hours of fun with your friends as you try and recall the little details of the big world of James Bond. The book features stills, questions, and answers, as well as a summary on each of the movies in the series. The book also features the two unofficial films Casino Royale (1967) and Never Say Never Again (1983). As a note of trivia, look for my name, Jason M. Allentoff in the acknowledgements.

When people think of Witches and Witchcraft, the image of a cackling crone hunched over a bubbling cauldron of poisonous brew often comes to mind. Therefore I appreciated Lewis' presentation of Witchcraft as a bonafied religion, deserving of the same recognition and respect accorded other religious belief systems.

Terms covered include words related to Neopagan traditions, holidays and rituals; Craft tools, organizations and practices; methods of divination; and much more. All information is presented in a well organized manner which is easily understood and requires no prior knowledge of Witchcraft. I found the "See Also" and "Further Reading" suggestions included at the end of each reference to be extremely helpful aids that will greatly benefit those desiring to learn more.

The thorough introduction and informative appendixes are perhaps the most valuable part of this book. These include overviews of the origin and history of contemporary Wiccan and Neopagan beliefs; a chronology detailing their development; and documents important to Wiccan and Neopagan belief systems such as the "Charge of the Goddess," "Initiation Rituals," and "Craft Laws."

Overall, this is an excellent and informative piece of work but it does have some drawbacks. There are only about 284 terms covered so I felt more terms, "important names in Witchcraft," etc. should have been included. Also, some of the entries could have used a more thorough rendering. Common inconsistencies in spelling that might prove confusing to those not familiar with the Craft, such as "Caballa" and "Kaballah," should have been addressed. Finally, I feel the book is a bit pricey.

Although I wouldn't rely on Witchcraft Today as a main reference book on Wicca and Neopaganism, it would make a great companion to another reference book such as The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft by Rosemary Ellen Guiley.

The book seems well-organized but the entries are incomplete. It is not difficult to find some well-known angels are not listed in this book.

Looking for a dictionary of angels? Look elsewhere.

This book is good but I find another book "A Dictionary of Angels : Including the Fallen Angels" by Gustav Davidson much better and complete.

I found this to be the most comprehensive book on the subject of angels and related topics that I have ever seen. Whether you are approaching this subject from a biblical, historical, cross cultural, or esoteric viewpoint you should find most everything that you are looking for. Indeed, you will find much that you were not originally looking for. It is easy to find yourself absorbed for hours reading from subject to subject, seeing associations and connections that never occured to you before. I couldn't really see where the author was promoting any particular agenda or viewpoint- it all seemed pretty objective to me. Yet, the writing isn't in dry-as-dust academic style either.

The book itself is hefty 485 plus pages and laid out in dictionary form (though there is a well written introduction on the overall subject.) The illustrations are in black and white, but they are well-chosen, crisp, and plentiful.

In short, this new volume is an excellent introduction to the aerodynamics of aircraft. This book could well serve as an introductory text for those entering the study aeronautical engineering student, engineers, pilots, publics. The author explains the subject of aerodynamics in concise languages. So very easy to read. It will not only help you fly more safely and get more performance out of your aircraft, but also increase the aerodynamic knowledge greatly and easily. This book well illustrated and nicely developed the physical phenomena with good photo, drawings, and understandable curves. If you're interested in understanding the principles of aerodynamics and aircraft design, this outstanding source book is the place to turn! Whether you're a pilot, technician, flight student, or kitbuilder, a knowledge of basic aerodynamics is essentials. The new material covers all the important topics needed for the complete understanding of aircraft flight dynamics. These topics included the basic concepts for the mechanics and aerodynamics, aircraft performance, low and high speed flight, takeoff and landing performance, maneuvers, stability and control. In addition, this book includes a convenient question-and answer helpful for anyone studing aeronautical engineering. "Flight theory and aerodynamics-2nd edition", you'll have all the information you need to fully comprehend this complex, yet fascinating, scinece!

This text offers an algegraic approach to basic aerodynamics, air craft performance, plus limited coverage of helicopters. The chapters are now managebable for use in a college level introductory aerodynamics course primarily geared toward flight students, in any of the new emerging college curriculum. The book's organization has improved significantly over the first edition. The text is easy to read with good practical examples but there is a level of sophistication above most of the other aerodynamics texts geared for pilots. Practicing aviation professionals will also gain from use of this text. In short, I would say that the book is ideal for college level aviation programs and practicing aviation professionals.

James Lewis possesses an abundance of knowledge about prostate cancer and the bewildering array of treatments used to fight this disease. Evidence of the author's wisdom is found throughout THE HERBAL REMEDY FOR PROSTATE CANCER.

Unfortunately treatment using PC SPES has recently hit a huge snag. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers to cease taking PC SPES because it contained undeclared prescription drug ingredients. As a result of this action by the FDA, the manufacturer of the product has gone out of business. PC SPES had been used with promising results by many prostate cancer patients who have since been left scrambling for alternative treatments. Many have tried other herbal or natural remedies while some others have turned to the more traditional medical option of hormones.

The herbal remedy in the title refers to PC SPES which is a dietary supplement prepared from extracts of seven Chinese herbs and one concentrated American herb. Each herb is processed separately and then combined to yield a highly synergistic formula.

James Lewis is a prostate cancer survivor and a prolific author of books and other published materials on prostate cancer. His latest book represents an extremely thorough review of a fairly new treatment. The chapter on a prevention program for prostate cancer is outstanding. I highly recommend the book for anyone wishing to learn more about the prevention and treatment of the second leading cancer in men.

Not bad, but if you were really looking for some real knowledge of Lewis' teaching style this isn't it...it's pleasant reading, but not terribly informative. Also, it does not show the complete Lewis character. Based on sources at Oxford, the real C.S. Lewis was impersonal (even by British academic standards) with some of his students, and could be withering to those whom he felt were not terribly bright or motivated.

I've always been a bit surprised and suspicious of the C. S. Lewis industry: the fact that I like reading Lewis, doesn't mean I like reading about him. (Though, if push comes to shove, I have to admit I do. Just no slobbering, please.) Fortunately this is a collection of essays by colleagues, students, and friends of Lewis who, even while writing about Lewis, have other things on their minds -- the purpose of English teaching, Oxford, redemption, even (in the gardener's case) his own bad jokes. There are even a few critical stories. Most of the essays are well written and insightful, and gave plenty of Boswell-like anecdotes not only of Lewis, but of other peculiar denizens of Oxford as well. Graham could have saved himself the occasional bone thrown to evangelicals, though, as far as I'm concerned. I really don't care how Bob Jones reconciles the work of the Holy Spirit and beer. Billy Graham and J. I. Packer didn't seem to have much to say. Also, the editor protested a bit too much about "hero worship." There's no need to apologize for this book, otherwise.

The book arrived in the mail on Friday afternoon. By Saturday afternoon I was chewing on crumbs.

To me, one of the most interest comments was the suggestion by one writer that Lewis had been influenced by the marvellous chapter "The Ethics of Elfland" in G. K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy. I am beginning to suspect that Wilhelm Grimm was a very clever, and also successful, evangelist, and that there might be a secret link between the Seven Dwarves and Trumpkin.

author, Jesus and the Religions of Man

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This is an excellent reference guide for the auto enthusiast who is interested in year-to-year Ford automobile differences. The pictures are first rate, many of them in color. The pictures of the 1930's models are especially good, which will be of value to the hot rodder group who search out these vehicles for customization. I would have also liked to see Mercury and Lincoln models included in this volume, but I guess you can't have it all. I liked the highlight page for each year which summarizes the changes made from the previous year. Overall highly recommended.

A great book for any Ford antique lover...

Silly me. I thought perspectives meant more than one view. This book, while claiming to be an indifferent look at the New Age Movement, obviously is written by staunch backers of the Movement with too few exceptions to be considered balanced. People shouldn't pretend to be scholarly when they're simply being cheerleaders for an idea.

The essays in this book provide scholary insight and terrific references for the religious/spiritual side of the New Age movement. An essay drawing strong parallels between Christian Charismatic Movement and the New Age Movement to be impartial and very enlightening.

Although it is not a comprehensive work (compare with Marilyn Ferguson's "The Aquarian Conspiracy"), it is a great place for a serach for the more responsible features of New Age mysticism and spirituality.

This is not a review. The Jim Melton interview you run in relation to this text has nothing to do with J. Gordon Melton. Two different people. It would be a good idea to do an interview with J. Gordon Melton, one of the foremost academics on modern religion, cults and the New Age

I was very surprised when I ordered this book and found out that yes, indeed, it was merely a very tiny portion of what I had expected. I suppose I should have known from the price, but the description (at least at that time) did not make it clear that it wasn't the entire dictionary.

While this may be a very thorough source for the words it covers, it should be noted in the basic information that this is ONLY 128 pages of a 15,000 page work. The description above is very misleading.

itz a dictionary. what more can i say

The good thing about this book is that the information is all listed in alphabetical order. I was very disappointed when I read it: has little info about what the title suggests, but is instead the authors list of comparisons or tidbits of items from different beliefs, most have little or nothing to do with the idea of death and afterlife. Is this all he has to offer? It does not compare in any way to Raymond Moody or others who have written insightful and informative books and manage to stick to the subject. Maybe I just wish the book had a title that would reflect the actual info in the book. I'd like to get my money back.

First of all the forward is written by Dr.Raymond Moody, and while a lot of "researchers" throw his name around carelessly, the good doctor is careful of the work that he actually endorses. This well organised and truly encyclopedic guide is clearly worthy of his endorsement. In over a decade of personal research, this is the best single reference work on death and the afterlife that I've found. All the entries are well written, professional, and scholarly. Indeed, just by browsing through this thick volume you begin to see connections between subjects that may never have occured to you before (such as between shamanism and the mystery religions.) The highest praise that I can give this book is that it contained a sizable amount of information that even I wasn't familiar with- definately worth investing in for your library.
After all, what subject is ultimately of greater importance?