I found Jacques Duquesne's "Jesus: An Unconventional Biography" not long ago in a second hand book store, and I have to say that it is a real shame that a silly book like Bruce Chilton's "Rabbi Jesus: An Intimate Biography" could have made such a splash, when this mini-masterpiece is virtually unknown. It is everything the "Rabbi Jesus" could have been, but isn't, times ten.

It will be hard for some to believe that any book about Jesus could be appreciated by everyone from the fundamentalist Christian to the atheist, but I believe this very well might be the case here. It is a must-have for anyone, regardless of religious persuasion, who takes Jesus of Nazareth seriously as a teacher, force in human history, or as the Messiah. Through his powerful and concise prose, his comprehensive familiarity with ancient Jewish life, and his incisive insights into the significance of the Christian story, Duquesne allows readers of his book to really gain a vivid sense of what it would be like to walk next to Jesus and his disciples through the dusty towns of Galilee and Judea, and brings a distant, foreign world and the enigmatic figure of Jesus of Nazareth richly to life. I have a large library and read a lot, but I don't know of another book that comes close to achieving this.

This book is that rarest of literary gems, a profound, moving, enlightening, scholarly book that is a pleasurable and riveting read. It should be far better known.

You can't lose with this one. It's terrific.

I found a review about "Jesus" from Jacques Duquesne.I have just read "Le Dieu de Jesus", which is kind of a continuation. I am not Christian, that means that I am not sure about any choice. Nevertheless, if I were, I would agree with J. Duquesne about God. The God that he presents is the one that I would like to refer to. He shows us a very different God than the one I used to know, throughtout the Bible studies that I attempted. He seems more "accurate". The picture J. Duquesne gives us about God is wonderfully bright picture. If you have the opportunity to find a translation of that book, go ahead and read it. Great for everyone, christian or not.

Any biography concerning Jesus is bound to cause controversy. Typically, a biography concerning Jesus is presented with a fundamentalist Christian bias or with a blatantly anti-Christian bias. Buying this book in the secular section I fully expected the latter. Books and movements purportedly exposing Jesus as a myth are fairly popular. I was surprised at what I found. As I read through the book I was unable to determine if Duquesne is personally a Christian or not. If Duquesne is a Christian, he definitely is not of the "The Bible says it, I believe it, that settles it" mold. Duquesne points out the various historical and theological inconsistencies that are present throughout the Gospels. However, Duquesne writing gives the reader a sense of the wonder and significance of Jesus. He does not write as an atheist out to debunk or mock the Christian faith. Duquesne beautiful prose takes the reader back to that ancient land. Duquesne explains many of the Jewish customs and beliefs that allow a Christian reader to make better historical sense of the Gospels. I found some of the ancient Jewish customs to be quite bizarre. In describing the Wedding at Cana, Duquesne illustrated the Jewish wedding ceremony and associated customs. The Jewish wedding ceremony was a party that lasted for days. The wedding ceremony was a time of much eating and drinking. After the marriage was consummated, the groom would wave the blood stained sheet, proving the bride's virginity to the cheering guests. This is the type of culture education that you will typically not find in your local Bible class. Duquesne does not claim that the miracles were impossible. Duquesne also makes the case that the greatest miracle of all, the resurrection, was possible. Atheists to this day have some troubles explaining the empty tomb. Why would all the apostles be willing to die for claiming they had seen the resurrected Jesus if they knew such a claim was false? This is the sort of question that Duquesne analyzes is a logical, yet sensitive manner. Christian readers may be troubled by Duquesne's illustrating the inconsistencies in the Gospel accounts. Non believers may become uncomfortable with Duquesne's non-repudiation of the miracles and the resurrection. Any book that is able to trouble both camps is a must read. I found this book to be entertaining, enlightening, troubling, comforting and, in a sense, spiritual. I give this book my highest recommendation

This well crafted novel by a master storyteller weaves the spellbinding tale of beautiful Katie Mulholland, who began life as the daughter of a miner. The life of a miner in class conscious, mid nineteenth century England was fraught with poverty, and Katie was forced to go into service at a tender age in order to help her family. Her story begins in 1860 which, at the age of fifteen, finds her working long, hard hours in a manor house, as a scullery maid for the Rosier family, who are members of the local gentry and owners of the mine for which her father works.

Due to her beauty she, unfortunately, catches the eye of her employer's handsome and evil son, Bernard Rosier, the heir to the Rosier Mining Company. All, however, goes well, until one night Bernard decides to slake his lust upon the unwilling and shocked Katie. It would be the beginning of a hateful obsession with Katie that would cast a long shadow and haunt both their lives.

Bernard's unspeakable act is the catalyst for a series of events, some quite shocking, that would ultimately have far reaching impact on the entire Mulholland family. Heavy with child, Katie is dismissed by her employer and gulled into a loveless marriage with William Bunting, the manager of the Rosier mines. Katie gives birth to a daughter, whom she names Sarah. After the birth, Bunting's cruelty to Katie goes into full swing. A murder, which would release her from the bonds of marriage, soon follows. This event, however, leads to a travesty of justice that would take the life of one near and dear to Katie.

With her remaining family, Katie leaves for greener pastures and begins what is to be a long and hard odyssey to a better life. What happens along life's path to Katie and those whom she loves and love her makes for a riveting story. It is a tale of great sorrow, hope, love, hatred, betrayal, and, ultimately, redemption. What happens to Katie and her progeny is a rags to riches story that will keep the reader turning the pages into the wee hours of the night.

Katie Mulholland is full of love, hope, poverty, tragedy, and most of all courageous triumph.

The novel's rags-to-riches story of Katie's remarkable life has something for every reader, and should amaze, enrage and delight any Catherine Cookson fan, from page one.

I was never one for reading novels, untill one day (twenty-five years ago) a dear friend happened to place a copy of "Katie Mullholland" into my hand. She said, "Read this, you will love it and you will not want to put it down." She was absolutely right, I was hooked! In the years since then I have sought and found almost all of Catherine Cookson novels, reading them over again and again, enjoying each and every book time after time. I say with pride that I have "Hooked," many more fans for the Great Dame, Catherine Cookson and they will tell you as I, that Catherine Cookson is a most captive and compelling author! You too will be as enthralled with any one of this lady's novels as I and many others have been. Thank you Catherine, you will be missed. May you rest in Peace. Thank you Amazon for carrying this author's books.

I read Katie Mulholland many years ago.It was my first Catherine Cookson novel. I still have my original paperback, which I have loaned out to many people over the years. It is quite worn and torn. I had thought that I would never find another.(Her old books are not easy to come by). I was so glad to find this one.I have read many of her books,and now thanks to Amazon.com, I will be able to re-read them. I am truly grateful to your wonderful company.

Katie Mulholland is one of the BEST books I've ever read. I've read this particular book three times. Then again, I enjoy ALL of Cookson's books. She's a breath of fresh air!

I read Katie Mulholland by Catherine Cookson about 18 years ago and it still remains one of my favorite books. I found it difficult to find many Catherine Cookson books in the US and stopped looking, until visiting England recently, I was reintroduced to her again and purchased 2 of her books in a London bookstore and was delighted to find that I enjoyed her books as much as I had in the past. Thank you Catherine Cookson for your wonderful stories and thank you Amazon for giving me the opporutnity to purchase her books.

An amazing book and inspiring to anyone yearning to lead a Christ centered spiritual life.

I read this book in a matter of days. St. Catherine has always interested me, and this book put a new dimension to a very well-known and loved saint. Among other things, this book showed me how Catherine prayed. As she spoke to her Lord, she was filled with fire and persistence, saturated in love for her Lord. Truly a book that sheds light on the true strength of an incredible woman.

I first read this book in 1963 - as it was being serialised in Extension Magazine. I was drawn to Catherine Benincasa, the stubborn, forthright, reclusive young woman who refused to allow herself to be used for any reason by her mother or her city - or even the Church. Catherine was a woman of rare courage and spirit. She was spiritual - but that did not stop her from denouncing cardinals & bishops as "whoremongers" when she found them chasing after wealth and political advantage. Mr DeWohl's wonderful introduction to Catherine is a bit superficial, but if this is understood at the beginning the reader will not be disappointed. It must also be remembered that DeWohl wrote during a less critical age when the culture of the Faith was stronger and an effort to demean th subject of a biography was not the all-consuming sine qua non of such books as it is now. Because of this book I began to read as much of DeWohl as I could find. He was a straightforward wordsmith and his Faith shines through in every page. Mr DeWohl has many titles to his credit while also contributing to journals and articles to World Book Encyclopedia. I am very happy to see that his novels are being reprinted in time for another generation to discover him. DeWohl made saints much more real than their official hagiographies ever did. Teenagers especially will find the story of St Catherine eye-opening as they will find DeWohl's other saintly subjects were not made of plaster and synthetic feelings but were men and women of the world who overcame the carnality of life, but only through the help of Jesus Christ.

if i could take only two photography books to my desert island, they'd be "Jeanloup Sieff : 40 Years of Photography," plus Lillian Bassman's relatively thin -- yet sensually-overloading -- volume. what a crime her work is not widely known. hers truly are impressionist photographs at their absolute finest, dripping with lushness and yet extreme fragility. they seem to float dreamlike around us and about us, offering a glimpse into that most rarefied world: the strange ethereal galaxy of a french fashion model of the 40s and 50s, bathed in moonlight and wrapped in jazz. god these are beautiful pictures.

Lillian Bassman treats every photograph as though it were a canvas. With her selective toning and bleaching, it's hard to believe many of these images are photos. Her work in fashion was groundbreaking.

Lillian Bassman is a well known fashion photographer of the 40's and 50's. Her work is glamorous and visually exciting. The photos in this collection are a combination of photography and other artistic tools which give them an almost otherworldly feel. The book is oversized, which makes many of the pictures big enough for framing which is exactly what I intend to do. There is also a short biography of her career which continues through today. A very good buy overall.

Review by Cecilia Villalon (editor of Romantic LoveLetters)...a great guide for women who are seeking their life-long soul mate. This book doesn't tell you to play games, it instead encourages you to set your goals, be completely honest with yourself and your potential mate and most of all, it encourages you to take control of your own destiny. It is for the ambitious and courageous woman who knows that she can have the happiness and security that a wonderful marriage can bring. If you think that playing games can attract your soul mate...think twice. Read The Marriage Plan because it makes sense. Before you know it, you'll find your soul mate.

The author had this book well in mind--obviously--because it is well conceived and reads well. Excellent for those (women) with a disciplined mind who know what they want and willing to take the time to get it(him).

The Marriage Plan has helped give me the confidence to claim what is important to me and to stay focused. I am finding there are men out there who want the same things I do and don't enjoy the old tired dating games either.

This book is the most comprehensive and up-to-date textbook on nutrition available! The 9th edition has 115 (one hundred fifteen) chapters and multiple sections of an Appendix, updated by 169 authors in 10 countries and from many scientific disciplines. Nutrition science has an extremely broad scope with relevance to all basic and applied biologic sciences, medicine, dentistry, dietetics, nursing, pharmacy, public health and public policy. In one very thorough edition (approx 2,000 pages), this text succeeds at integrating Nutrition science into practical knowledge. For around $100, the price equals 20 cents per page ... making it an extraordinary value! ENJOY :)

This is one of the most comprehensive and valuable textbooks in the field of nutrition, covering major topics in basic and clinical nutrition. The 9th edition combines the two 8th edition volumes and includes new chapters. Topics covered in new chapters include alternative nutrition therapies, vegetarian diets, regulating food and dietary intakes and food labeling and dietary supplement legislation. I recommend this text for anyone in the field of nutrition and it is especially essential for anyone in a graduate nutrition program. If you are to buy one nutrition text, this should be it!

This is one of the most valuable textbooks in nutrition, with comprehensive coverage of basic and clinical nutrition topics. The 9th edition combines the two 8th edition volumes into one, and contains new chapters. Topics covered in new chapters include alternative nutrition therapies, regulating food and dietary intakes and food labeling and dietary supplements legislation. I recommend this text for anyone in the field of nutrition and it is especially essential for anyone in a graduate nutrition program. If you are to buy one nutrition text, this should be it!

In 'Mr. Jones meet the Master', you are allowed the privelege of reading just a few of Dr. Marshall's sermons. Being only sixteen, I have not found many friends my age ready to read this book, and that is awful. When most people (Especially teenagers) hear that you're reading 'a book of sermons', they think 'boring!' Not so with this book. Last summer, I decided to read 'Mr. Jones, meet the Master', and I literally could not put it down. Dr. Marshall has a captivating writing style that keeps you reading and keeps you thinking. I really love the way he pricks your conscience and lays it on the line. I really got things right with God after reading 'Mr. Jones, Meet the Master'. If you're looking for something to boost your Christian walk, please, READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can safely promise you won't be dissapointed. I have recommended this book to everyone I know, and now I recommend it to you! And if you enjoy this book, I also recommend 'A man called Peter', which is the biography of Peter Marshall. Though he went home to the 'Chief' years before I was born, I can't wait to meet him in Heaven! Beg, borrow, or buy a copy of this book TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A book to be kept near during your life. Dynamic presentations of thoughts brought out by stories of our everyday lives. If you feel removed from The Lord, this book will point the way, and give you a very gentle push in that direction. I truly regret the fact Peter Marshall left to be with the "Chief" so early in his life. I wish I could have heard him preach, and meet him.

I am planning on buying five additional copies for my children to keep in their homes.

Thank you Rev. and Mrs. Marshall

This collection of Peter Marshall's sermons is thought provoking and deepening for those who would grow in their Christian faith! I found the sermon labeled "By Invitation of Jesus" to be excellent. This is not a dry series of discourses, but a living breathing set of gems! Highly recommended.

This is such a sweet story with opportunity to show children how to encourage others. Our 2 year old loves it and asks for it over and over. Why is this not on the classics list yet?

This is my very favorite book for young children 2 through 5. Mitchell is a wonderful character. The story is sweet and happy. The illustrations are adorable. Highly, highly recommended.

I'm giving this a book a 5 star based on the reaction of my 3 children to the book when each of them discovered it at the age of 3-5 years old. The message and illustration is clear and folksy. A gentle, faithful mailman (who happens to be a dog) and longs for his own mail, delivers a birthday package to Bobby Beaver on a cold and rainy night, then gets a bad cold. His get well letters come in a big sack of mail and there ends the tale. The type is large enough for the child to eventually read on their own and they want to!! This book is similar in tone, simplicity and clarity to Maurice Sendaks Little Bear, or Mazy the Mouse. A quiet refuge for the young and their protectors in an often hectic world. I'm surprised there aren't more books and merchandise for this character, it should be and probably will be a classic one day.

I know this is late in the month but I just found this book. It was fabulous. The charachters were witty and believeable. You have to go out and buy the book. A must read! Lorraine Nelson

Passion's Baby is an intriguing story of two people, wounded and disillusioned. Seeking solitude and replenishment, their lives intertwine on a westcoast island during a warm, languid summer. The characters are skillfully unravelled to the reader, as their lives become more inevitably enmeshed. As with all summers, languid days can quickly turn into stormy interludes.

Catherine Spencer captures the reader's fascination in the way she reveals the beauty and emotional turmoil meant to evolve into a lasting love.

Catherine Spencer's new book, Passion's Baby , delivers all its title suggests and more. The heroine has gone through so much losing her husband but has not stopped feeling. She truly cares intensely for others despite all her suffering.

The setting of the story, grandfather's cottage on Desolation Sound, seemed to Jane like just the setting where she could renew herself in isolation. But all too soon Jane discovers her neighbor, Liam. He is so direct and equally intense as she but about his own concerns. I could feel his passion for independence and his frustration. Jane showed such great understanding.

From Jane and Liam's first meeting, I knew they would be drawn together, she the so feminine yet strong woman. He the so frustratingly completely a man's man. The scene with soft moonlight shining down on their first tryst is charged with their complementary passions. This changes to a morning after of Liam's anger and Jane new aswareness of her unruly passionate longing. Who could blame her, Liam is frustratingly irresistible. He is handsome, accomplished and so sexy.

Jane shows her unrelenting strenghth when confronted with the tough choices resulting from thye passion she shared with Liam.

The setting is so deftly described that I smelled the salt air and wild strawberrries. I felt the sumer sun and especially the passion Jane & Liam discovered for each other. This book is definitely a five-star novel.