O'Neill's Coming Apart was written in 1969 -- a fact that would seem to disqualify it as cultural history. But in fact the author's closeness to the zeitgeist, as well as his freewheeling willingness to speak his mind and waffle around with mummified standards of "argument" and "evidence" make for a truly good narrative. The author is an extremely smart, well-informed person who writes equally well about politics, diplomacy, the drug scene, Vietnam, and everything else that seemed to define the decade, and does so with a verve that makes you feel like you are there -- or at least there with the author. It is brilliantly informative, and funny at times. Deserves the Parkman Prize if there were any justice in the world.

Beat Presser has documented the lifestyle of the 80ies in Coming Attractions. Photographs that belong to everyone growing up in that aera. But he has done much more: Books and photographs shown in galleries worldwide on KLAUS KINSKI - who he photographed during the last two decades of his life. A book on BAOBABS - the wonderful Madagascan tree as well as a coffe table black/white photo book on the SWISS ALPS that show a different perspective to everyone who loves mountains and nature: just released at the book fair in Frankfort in 98.

I set this book aside for a few days, before reading the last chapter, because I simply didn't want it to end! In each chapter, Steve and Valerie Bell introduce you to new friends who tell heart their heart-wrenching, inspirational, and instructive stories. I came away from this book with new eyes to see what faith and love really look like when tested by tragedy, disappointment and fear. Steve and Valerie: PLEASE write a sequel! How about a Volume 2?

This book was tough to put down...I read it in 3 sittings! It takes you on a straightforward, step-by-step journey through four "systems" of belief, from a 'worldy' pleasure/comfort based system, all the way to a Christian God-based system. The conclusion that the book brings you to is that it is not unreasonable to believe Christianity is true, that this system works the best of all of them. This is a great book to give to someone who is seeking truth, or is frustrated with the futility of life. The writing style is easy-to-read, and it uses stories of people going through every day struggles that sound just like you or someone you know, which really draws you in. I have read and enjoyed several of Morley's books, and I think this one is his best one so far.

Without having to consult a post-modern dictionary, Joanna Macy and co-author, Molly Young Brown give inspiring and heartfelt explanations and examples of their lifework: dealing with the roots of conscious and unconscious pain that we all feel with regards to ourselves, while bringing home the concept of our connectedness to this world. They point out the fallacy of basic assumptions that we can fix whatever problems we create (the fix-it mentality), as well as dealing with resulting issues of burn-out and stress by alternatively doing the "work that reconnects". The dynamic model set forth in this book recognizes the role of community and encourages us out of an antagonistic "us" versus "them" concept which tends to lead us towards short-term NIMBY (not in my backyard) solutions.

In the preface to the book, Joanna Macy writes, "THIS IS A GUIDEBOOK. It maps ways into the vitality and determination we each possess to take part in the healing of our world."

Jerry Patterson tells it like it is. He pulls no punches when describing potential pitfalls when attempting to create real systemic change in today's schools and school districts. At first, this honest look at the realities of trying to change schools may seem cynical, but on review Patterson creates realistic scenarios of what leaders need to know before they initiate change strategies. Patterson brings life to the ideas of writers like Gardner, Burns, O'toole, and Deal and points up some great rules of thumb for those who consider themselves "transformational leaders" in schools today.

Jim DeMint connects many problems that face America into a coherent whole. Many of the things we see such as rising taxes, and rising demands for government services, are just symptoms of a deeper problem. Jim relates how freedom of choice in all areas of life is the root of liberty. Citizens freely exchanging a certain price for the value of an item is freedom that is endangered when government expands. We end up with a tyranny of good intentions that undermines the values and self-determination of the citizens.

We are using this report as part of our home schooling program. It provides useful balance to the typical reporting found in the media.

This book shares timely revelations from the Word of God that seem to have laid dormant until this present day. The author does an excellent job of examining the various "beginnings" in scripture, and then shows how they also point to the end-times. Certainly now is the destined time that God is opening up scripture to enlighten our "understanding the end by looking at the beginning." Though that seems like such a simple concept, Symon Boschma has brought forth some deep unravelings of the future through the revelations God has given him. Truly, it is amazing how much God reveals about His purposes from scripture. How much more have we yet to find? Though containing much to chew on, this book is written in a layman's language so that it can be accessible to most anyone. Boschma writes with passion for his subject, and it spills over on the reader. I'm glad that this book crossed my path; in fact, I believe the Lord intentionally brought it to my attention. Seeing the past in scripture interpret and predict the future in scripture is somehting I needed to see.

Coming Full Circle gently shows the reader how to treat relationships themselves with kindness and respect. Nancy VanArsdall skillfully weaves the color of narrative into the fabric of her wisdom. By doing so, she demonstrates that relationships have their own lives and their own rhythms. She encourages us to respect the relationship itself, rather than trying to make it fit some preconceived notion.

The book describes the way in which relationships wax and wane in a natural rhythm over time--in cycles that repeat themselves. Understanding these rhythms has helped me to recognize changes in relationships as natural occurrences--and thus my fear of and anxiety about those changes has decreased. The reader of Coming Full Circle will learn to watch a relationship the same way one watches a sunset or sees the seasons change--with delight in the process.

Coming Full Circle is a warm, wise, wonderful book.

This book not only has wonderful recipes, it includes moving family stories. Makes the clear connection between culture and food. Perfect for anyone who loves to cook and is interested in the food of different cultures