My prayer of thanks goes up for this incredable explanation of why those "experts" who talk all about how the Horoscopes can be real know nothing about the real facts of the TRUTH about Jesus and God, as Miss Miller explains based on Biblical Facts! How can they talk about the "stars" like their Gods??? This is the book I have prayed for years! I cant wait for her new book, "A Sign in The Heavens, The Truth About Astrology"

I was ecstatic to receive the word from Ms. Miller about how the satanic-astrological conspiracy is based not on the true biblical facts. It had sickened me to read other so-called "theologians" disparage our God with their star-loving rants. Goodness knows we don't need any more unfactual stories going around, and I for one have already cleared a space on my devotional shelf for Ms. Miller's new book, "A Sign in The Heavens,The Truth About Astrology".

This brilliant book by Ms. Miller is filled with enlightening new information regarding the birth of Lord Jesus Christ, and exposes how godless pagans have co-opted this beautiful story of salvation with their morally questionable "Astrology." Miller has sounded the clarion call to all true Christians who want the whole story on the stars and religion, and I will definately pick up her latest volume, "A Sign in The Heavens, The Truth About Astrology."

Library Journal's review of this guide: "Combining encyclopedic coverage of destinations with loads of practical information and atlas-type maps, the series illuminates the wonders of nature but emphasizes the peculiarity of a place's people and their folklore."

Glenn Shirley has done an excellent job of collating facts and evidence surrounding the life of such a controversial character as Jim Miller. This book makes a thoroughly entertaining story but should also be acclaimed for its scholarly value. The topic of this book was one of the deadliest gunman in the West's history, yet has never been mentioned in the same way as his more famous contemporaries; Wild Bill, Billy the Kid, Doc Holliday etc.. And neither should he! Maybe it was his cold-blooded methods with which he carried out many of his killings that made Jim Miller a man that people would prefer to forget. Yet as you read this account of his life it is easy to become enthralled by the conflicting traits in his personality. On one hand an outwardly religious man; on the other, a ruthless assasin. At times his actions were at best, cowardly; but at others he showed great courage. By his very nature and deeds Jim Miller could never become a celebrated character of the West, yet he is without doubt one of the most intriguing. The life of Jim Miller is surrounded with mysteries that leaves you yearning for more information about this fascinating character.

I can't tell you how often I have reached for this littlejewel. Often enough that I am on my third edition. Puzzle workerswill love it. Letter writers need it. I rely on it. It has saved my ego many times. Just the right size for school or work, this speller/divider should be on everyones list of essential reference books.

Shirley Miller is the most knowledgable person I have ever read concerning the constellations. She has extensively corrolated scripture with the signs in the sky totally negating everything Astrologers, and those who have described the Gospel in the Stars, have said. She makes alot of sense but unless you are well acquainted with ancient Jewish festival practices, it's a real "text book" read. I'll have to read it again to try to put it all together.

Shirley Ann Miller has done a profound work in her book "The Covenant: A Promise Written in the Stars." I find it hard to put into words, but she has taken the history of religion and astrology and brought it to a level where anyone could understand it. The information she expertly presents should be mandatory study by any religious history or prophecy student as well as all of the scientific and religious community. It's simply an amazing work! Nathaniel J. & B.J.

With many specific examples, primarily from California Indian languages, this helps counter misconceptions about "primitive" peoples. Their languages are complex and reflective of deep connections with the Earth. Informative also about creoles and pidgins. Very technical and exhaustive for North America, and fascinating.

The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback

Shirley Poertner & Karen Massetti Miller

If you are in search of a practical how to guide regarding feedback this book will meet your demands. Organizations weave a complex web of infrastructures making feedback a difficult aspect of a managers growing list of responsibilities. Poertner and Massetti-Miller have taken a "back to the basics" approach in writing this book and avoid the buzzwords like 360-degree feedback and opt for a how to practical guide regarding feedback. The information discussed provides the reader with self-assessment and goal setting activities in order to better relate with the topics discussed. The self-assessment opens the door to a wide variety of topics that will make feedback easier to give and receive. There are many helpful diagrams and examples relating to common workplace feedback situations that help relate the material to the "real world".

The book will take you through the necessary steps to effectively give and receive effective feedback. A brief outline of the chapters is as follows:

Chapter 1: The Power of Feedback *Definitions, characteristics, and an explanation of ineffective types of feedback.

Chapter 2: Useful Feedback is Detailed Feedback *Identifies the importance, features, and the roles of those who are giving and receiving detailed feedback.

Chapter 3: Planning Effective Feedback *Explores the importance of planning feedback and helps develop a plan to prepare detailed feedback.

Chapter 4: Steps for Giving Effective Feedback *Provides the who, what, when, where, and how information. Discusses reinforcement and how to get past defensiveness and a host of other useful information regarding the delivery of effective feedback.

Chapter 5: Steps for Receiving Feedback Effectively *An important chapter that explains the importance of not only talking but listening as well. An important aspect of feedback often overlooked.

Chapter 6: Feedback and Communication Styles *Identifies and explains the different aspects of how people communicate and offers insight on how to deal with different styles of communicators.

Chapter 7: Handling Difficult Feedback Situations *Not all feedback is good and this chapter deals with the bad. There are many practical ideas offered that help shape the feedback situation.

Chapter 8: Developing Your Feedback Skills *As this is the final chapter there is a section that deals with the need to reassess current feedback skills. Also outlined is a tutorial that will help create an action plan to help develop better feedback skills.

The authors have created a practical and informative amount of information that is presented in a "how to" manner. If developing effective feedback skill is on the future agenda this book will make things a little easier. Each chapter has side-notes that makes the book a great reference tool for future reflection. If you are looking to learn more about the feedback process including the 360-degree feedback process this book is a great place to start exploring the process.