A must read. Answers many questions that are repeatedly raised in other bokks on simular topics. Freidman does not waste paper....he provides insights to the last line of the last page...
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Where to start ? To get 5 stars, a book must really satisfy many criterias, and this one certainly does.

Its author, Mr. Friedman, deserve among others to be recognized as a brillant pedagogue. The topic is complex but the text is clear and the simple words well chosen, like in his other excellent book: The Hidden Domain. As a reader you are able to think fully about the concepts expressed, without wasting any concentration on sentences analysis. Depending on your learning style, you may prefer like I did the tape version: it lets you think with your eyes closed.

You may have enjoyed David Bohm's unusual interpretations of our world through his master knowledge of quantum physics. You may have been puzzled by Jane Roberts connection with the strange entity Seth. In Bridging Science and Spirit, not only do you get a summary of the most important and philosophical aspects of the above, you are also launched into such powerful explanations of the physical roots of our world that some wild imagination may be needed to fully grasp them.

This book makes you think and almost not believing yourself the potentials of what your mind is trying to visualize: this is why I found the book outstanding.

Since breakfast is our most important meal of the day this certainly will help a cook prepare fantastic meals for a great start. Being a visual learner, the pictures are works of art! The book contains a wonderful glossary of Italian ingredients, that a cook/shopper could buy at any large grocery store. Don't let the title deceive you - many of the recipes, especially the pasta meals could be served any time of day. As an owner of many cookbooks this has become one of my top favorites! Mangia!

An unusual focus on breakfast and brunch Italian dishes points out that the American affection for both Italian food and breakfast can lead to a wonderful combination. From quiches and scones to sweet risotto puddings with fruits and baked polenta, Boungiorno! provides an excellent set of Italian specialties which lend well to brunch. The profusion of color photos peppered throughout are distinctive attractions for the cookbook collector.

I was surprised and thrilled when I opened my box and found this lovely book. It's filled with Norman Rockwell's work, has enough writing space, and it seems sturdy enough to last a lifetime. I love it!

I can't think of anything better than flipping through this address book to look up the location of a dear old friend. For years, Norman Rockwell delighted people with his pictures on the Saturday Evening Post, and this book is a perfect reminder of those times. The cover and picture inserts bring life to the pages. For a man that to some of us was a part of our family, what could be better than having his genius stroked throughout a book where we keep the names of those we hold dear. It's perfect.

Does your love life need a pick-me-up? Are your fires burning low? This exciting book suggests plenty of fun activities - from authors who know where to find the most romantic spots. For couples of all ages and lifestyles, this guide has something to suit every taste and budget. Competing "romantic" guidebooks are little more than a listing of expensive restaurants and hotels, but Hunter's Romantic Weekends guidebooks are for everyone. Quaint inns & delightful restaurants are included for their high romantic appeal - not their high price tag. Includes Charleston & its barrier islands, the Outer Banks (Roanoke, Hatteras and Nags Head), and Savannah, perhaps the most romantic city in the US.

This book suggests plenty of fun activities - from authors who know where to find the most romantic spots. For couples of all ages and lifestyles, this guide has something to suit every taste and budget. Competing "romantic" guidebooks are little more than a listing of expensive restaurants and hotels, but Hunter's Romantic Weekends guidebooks are for everyone. Quaint inns & delightful restaurants are included for their high romantic appeal - not their high price tag. Includes Charleston & its barrier islands, the Outer Banks (Roanoke, Hatteras and Nags Head), and Savannah, perhaps the most romantic city in the US.

I like this book because the cat finds a hat.But what he does not know is that a bird lives in the hat.The bird does not like te cat wearing his home.Soon they get to know each other. Then they become friends and have lots of fun adventures. I really like the end of the book. I also like the second adventure, it is very cool....I got this book 2 years ago.It is my favorite book that I have.

I bought this book when I was in Kindergarten in 1966 from a Scholastic book truck. It was one of my favorites and I still have that same book today. I am planning to buy a new copy for my own children.

We love this book, my 22 month old son and I. The illustrations are simple and sweet and the book has a nice rhythm to it... we can recite it without reading.

This is a wonderful book that both of my children have enjoyed. My one year old loves to hear the animal noises and claps at each turn of the page. It is the perfect length for little squirmers too.

This is one of the best purchases I have ever made. Excellent variety; great ideas that don't require costly ingredients. The lamb black bean chili is a favorite as is the turkey mole. The introductory section is very helpful with its descriptions of the various chiles and their uses.

The Chili Cookbook has dozens of great recipes. It will really make you reconsider the potential of chili. Includes very hot, to not so hot. Includes vegetarian to very meaty. If you enjoy chili or think you might, this book is a bargain at twice the price. Had the Orange and Raisin Chicken Chili tonight and once again, was not disapointed. Highly recommended as an inexpensive Christmas gift.

This book, along with Dissonant Voices by Harold A. Netland (which I have also reviewed), is among the best Christian books I have read on the relation of Christianity to the world's other major religions.

The main thrust of this work is the uniqueness of the Gospel. There are three major chapters dealing with the uniqueness question: A unique proclamation? A unique salvation? A unique disclosure?

The two other chapters: No other name? Proclamation, dialogue, or both?

"A unique proclamation?" discusses the idea that the New Testament argues that God-in-manhood (i.e. Jesus Christ) has died in human history and has been physically resurrected as well; these are unique historical events. Anderson contrasts this with major differences found in other religions. The mystery religions of the early Christian era (c. 0-200 A.D.) are myth based whereas Christianity is based on events in a specific place and a specific time. Anderson also notes the mythological basis of Hinduism (he also discusses the Hindu doctrine of avatars which is quite DIFFERANT from the Christian doctrine of the Incarnation). As for religions with a historical basis, he discusses Islam and Judaism (and includes Buddhism under this category, but I don't agree. Buddhism could exist if the historical Buddha was mythological.)

"A unique salvation?" discusses the ultimate goal or purpose of human existence, as understood from Christianity and other religions. For the Christian, this would be Heaven and the forgiveness of sins etc... However, this stands in sharp contrast to other religions, which have, for example, release from reincarnation as their "salvation." Anderson than classifies religions into two categories; those that are "this worldy" and those that are Hereafter oriented. The "this-worldly" religions/ideologies discussed are: Communism, Fascism, Theravada Buddhism, and Zen Buddhism. Then there are the religions where salvation is "primarily in terms of eternity" (e.g. Hinduism, Bhaki Hinduism, Mahayana Buddhism etc...). He notes that Christianity is among the very few with the dual emphasis both on eternity and the present world. Then, Anderson looks at the question of how salvation is to be attained in various different religions and the differences that are entailed here.

"A unique disclosure?" contrasts the Christian revelation of the nature and character of God to other religions. Anderson addresses the so-called, "evolutionary theory of religions," which asserts that religions start as animism, then polytheism and lastly monotheism. Anderson presents contrary evidence to this, in that there have been several tribes discovered which are either at the level of monotheism (and this development could not be attributed to outside influences) or henotheism (which is belief in or worship of one God while admitting or not denying the existence of other Gods; i.e. the notion of a "Supreme" God). Anderson looks at the problem of evil, the character of God and some other ideas in the rest of this chapter.

"No other name?" (based on Acts 4:12), is challenging in terms of the ideas presented but I think that Anderson has some good ideas here. He notes that the New Testament records the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as "once for all." One of the great passages in the book, is here:

"Inevitably, then the Christian faith is either itself false or 'casts the shadow of falsehood, or at least of imperfect truth, on every other system. This Christian claim' as Stephen Neill insists, ' is naturally offensive to the adherents of every other religious system... But we must not suppose that this claim to universal validity is something that can be quietly removed from the Gospel without changing it into something entirely different from what it is... For the human sickness there is one specific remedy, and this is it. There is no other.'" (page 140).

Anderson then proceeds to examine various different situations such as the pre-Christian era, those today who have never heard the Gospel, the Jews since the advent of Christ. I was very surprised that Anderson did not mention or discuss Hebrews 8:13; such a passage would seem to have decisive to say about the case of Judaism.

The last chapter is about the relation between proclamation and dialogue. Proclamation is the announcement of the Gospel and declaring what God has done in Jesus. Entering into discussion with the adherent of another religion, does not require, giving up one's commitments, embracing relativism etc... both rather committing to respect the dignity and accord the other person the respect the deserve as a person. Anderson takes as a text, the encounter between Cornelius and the Apostle Peter in Acts 10 where both gained something in the meeting. I am not sure what to make of this chapter; the whole issue of what dialogue is (in contrast to evangelism or theological argument) has not been clearly defined in a widely accepted way. There are some informal forms of dialogue with adherents of other religions, which may eventually change into a presentation of the Gospel; this would seem to be the ideal situation.

I would recommend this book, in addition to, "Dissonant Voices: Religious Pluralism and the Question of Truth," by Harold A. Netland, to all Christians who:

a) want to know how to deal with members of other religions

b) want to know how to show the idea "that all religions teach the same thing," is really a distortion of the world's religions

c) are interested in learning about other religions

I thought the book was very good. Anderson's background contributed to that. He is a scholar, having taught Islamic law in England for many years, but he also takes an evangelical approach, which is helpful for Christians with traditional backgrounds. He also refutes many of the better known pluralists (Hicks, Cantwell, etc.), and helps the average person better understand the whole issue. This issue is extremely important to the church. Anderson discusses such questions as: Is Christianity unique? Can one be saved by any other name but Jesus? and so forth. This is a good book to read about this important subject and while meaty it is not too hard for most lay people to read and get something out of it.

The Cinema Of Robert Zemeckis by Hollywood cinema historian and expert Norman Kagan, is an informed and informative survey and analysis of award-winning filmmaker Roger Zemeckis' life and his dazzling, memorable, and often pioneering works of cinematic excellence, including "Back to the Future", "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?", "Forrest Gump", and more. Part biography, part film study, The Cinema Of Robert Zemeckis is a truly fascinating work and especially recommended for fans of Zemeckis' cinema who want to learn more about the ideas and the man that crafted such enduring silver screen favorites.

Norman Kagan has written another highly readable yet scholarly work -- this time on Robert Zemeckis. An excellent mix of background, content and criticism -- this book is thorough, well-organized and entertaining.