Originally published in 1893, this book is back in print for the first time in 30 years. It is a major feminist work of the Nineteenth Century that identifies the sources of women's oppression as the church and its offspring, the state.

With Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Matilda Joslyn Gage was one of the three principle U.S. suffragists. Alarmed by the conservative religious movement of the time that tried to amend the Constitution to declare the U.S. a Christian state, Gage wrote this book to articulate her views that christianity was the oppressor of women.

In the first chapter called The Matriarchate, the author tells of the rights women had in pagan pre-christian times. She talks of the Mother-rule, that preceded Patriarchy. She then shows that christianity from its beginning has worked to undermine women's rights.

The following seven chapters outline the oppression of women in the west and its sources in first the church, and later in the state that developed its ruling principles from canon law. These chapters deal with Celibacy, Canon Law, Marquette (a term that Gage uses for jus primae noctis, the right of lords to the sexual favors of their peasant women), Witchcraft, Wives, Polygamy, and Work. These chapters are filled with examples from history as well as the contemporary 19th century. The documented examples of women's oppression at the hands of ministers of the church and the law in this section are an impressive collection that makes this book a valuable source for feminist herstory.

In the last two chapters, Gage looks at the church of her day and shows that it is still bogged down in the same dogma of women's oppression. She predicts a great revolution which will liberate women and give them equal rights with men in both religion and society. I am sure the women's movement of the 1970s with its emphasis on women's spirituality would have convinced her that she was right.

Woman Church and State by Matilda Joslyn Gage and edited by Sally Roesch Wagner. isbn 1-880589-27-3 -- order from: Sky Carrier Press, p o box 2135 Aberdeen SD 57402 $20.00 plus 4.95 for shipping I DIDNT KNOW HOW ELSE TO LET AMAZON KNOW WHERE TO FIND THIS BOOK THANKS

I' have had the pleasure of hearing Ms. Sally Ogden speak, so when her book was released on the market I rushed out and bought a copy. It turns out that "Words Will Never Hurt Me" is both the funniest and most informative of books on childhood and general psychology to come out in years. Using a blend of heavy experience (over twenty years of firsthand teaching experience), humor, and...psychology, Ogden has created the ultimate guide to understanding the mentality those gawkish pre-teen and teenage years. Containing both insights and tips, "Words" is also bar none the most user-friendly book on psychology and teaching ever published. On top of all this, Ogden's words of wisdom apply not only to teaching and surviving in the years of adolescence, but to life and humankind in general. Ever wonder why your nextdoor neighbor is such a jerk? Sally Ogden may just be able to help.
So, I'll put this simply: Buy this book. Really. As a teacher's and parent's resource it is invaluable, but as a sort of window into the psyche of people in general it also excels.

Obviously, Ogden utilizes her quick wit and vast knowledge of the human psyche to bring the reader into the realm of the elementary school child's emotional state. It gives some terrific advice on getting your child to become more confident about themselves while handling situations that many of us at that age were intimidated by. Truly helpful and insightful, I definitely recommend it, and hope to see it become more in circulation on the Psychology shelves...

Y2K Kitchen, The Book prepares the average reader for anyemergency including Y2K, using practical information from food shopping tips to storage. It helps the reader take inventory of how the family eats on a daily basis and guides the reader to plan for an emergency without destroying the family savings.

This book outlines the history of Y2K in a simple down-to-earth language that can be understood by the average reader. It explains reasons for concern using examples from a variety of credible reports such as the executive summary by the United States Senate Special Committee on the Year 2000 Technology Problem. The overall message Y2K Kitchen, The Book sends is prepare, prepare, prepare, but do so in a practical way.

Y2K Kitchen, The Book is a guide to understanding and planning for the shelf life of groceries used everyday. It gives recipes that can feed an entire family with a variety of foods during an emergency. The Book is the busy person's answer to how to prepare for Y2K without having to buy 300 pounds of wheat or expensive emergency food.

Y2K Kitchen, The Book is a guide for individual and family preparedness as well as neighborhood preparedness. Having your neighbors prepared for an emergency is second only to preparing yourself.

The author, Sally Strackbein, is a professional computer programmer as well as the family cook. Author lives in Reston, Virginia where she tests recipes and continues to build her reserve of food, water, toilet paper, soap, dog food, vitamins and other supplies.

Whatever happens at the turn of the century can be greeted with confidence and some peace of mind if we are prepared and informed. Sally Strackbein has successfully created a resource for practical information and tips through both the website and Y2K Kitchen The Book.

I have referred to both the website and book as a resource for my weekly Y2K series from time to time. As a busy freelance journalist I, too, have been preparing my family and friends for the possibility of problems as a result of technology in the year 2000. When I found the Y2K Kitchen website, I was thrilled to find such practical information. It was like coming out of a tunnel to find a light. Finally, I didn't have to think along the lines of purchasing and storing bulk products and learning how to use them.

Joanna Blair, Freelance Journalist Author of weekly Y2K series in The Valley Independent, a daily newspaper in southwestern Pennsylvania, since January 1999.

With Y2K approaching fast, I have been trying to prepare myself by reading many books and visiting numerous websites. Everything I have read has been helpful, but none of them gets down to the basics like Sally Strackbein's book, "Y2K Kitchen". It is one of the only books I've found that covers all of these fundamentals as well as informing me in an articulate (yet not alarmist) way of the types of problems we might encounter on January 1, 2000.

The lists on food items and toiletries remind you of everything. There are things on these lists that I would have forgotten although I use them every day. The table on reading dates on canned goods has been invaluable. There are tips and solutions on how to store food and water after you stock up on them. There are recipes on how to use the food items you store (my regular recipes won't be too helpful). The sections on water treatment and how to handle disruptions in sewage and solid waste disposal are excellent. Websites and sources for Y2K information and goods are mentioned throughout the book. This book has everything!

There are tips on how to talk with other people about Y2K. These tips are in simple, down to earth language. Although I get a lot of good information from various websites on Y2K, many articles tend to sound a bit extreme. The articles on Y2K disruptions are short and concise, and the book encourages you to copy some of these sections to share with your friends and neighbors.

"'Your Mind Holds The Key' introduces you to author Sally Witt's counseling approach. This handy little reference book defines Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and even gives pointers on how to lose weight or set up a business.

Those looking for a counselor, will become acquainted with Dr. Witt and other resources for referrals."...

In her book, YOUR MIND HOLDS THE KEY,Sally Witt has written a book that describes her philosophy of healing and also clearly explains the types of healing techniques that she uses. Scattered throughout the book, Sally has included tips for writing affirmations, creating visualizations, and other
helpful information for those who want to move forward in their lives. I have experienced one of Sally's healing techniques, energy healing, and I found it to be very beneficial. In fact, I found it to be so helpful that I am taking a instruction in pranic healing. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning about holistic healing techniques
and those specific techniques that Sally uses.

Joann Murphy
Program Development Specialist
LaSalle University

This book has many bonuses! Not only are the craft and gift ideas easy for kids to make, the illustrations throughout the book are entertaining! The book is filled with "Smile" cartoons that brighten your day and add joy as you flip through the pages. There are ideas for every season and occasion to keep kids busy at any time of the year. Also, the back of the book contains several humorously illustrated certificates that parents (or teachers)can give to children after making a craft, like, the "Creative Genius" award, or the "Stretching Your Ability" award! This is a great book for parents to keep handy when they hear the inevitable, "Mom, I'm bored; what can I do?" When television is out the question, parents should hand this book to thier child with a room full of craft-making goodies, and let kids create and have a blast with their talents!

I think this is the only book we've ever found in the Beginning Reader section that deals with a real, historical subject.

My daughter read it to herself and loved it.

I also read through it and found it to be a fascinating children's book.

a very good book for researchers embarking for a higher degree (masters or Ph.D.). interesting format with useful tips on many aspects of the research experience. draws attention to aspects that go mostly unnoticed by many of us (many tips deal with common sense matters though). deals with practical issues, unlike many works in this field that tend to concentrate on the 'emotional & stressful" sides of research' ! good chapters on: GETTING STARTED, FINDING YOUR FEET AND KEEPING THEM, READING WRITING FINISHING ... etc. a useful book. I recommend it strongly.

Whenever I travel I want to prepare myself by reading a bit about the country or city I'm visiting. As I didn't have the time to read big encyclopeadia's about Edinburgh, I purchased this little handy book and believe me, I was perfectly prepared! It summerizes the touristic highlights in a funny kind of 'charts' of places of interest, contains the addresses of the best accomodation; restaurants; pubs; book, souvenir, clothshops; tells you where to go with children; which festivals are going on where in which period of the year and how to book tickets for them, etc... But what makes these little guides more interesting than others, is that they also leave the touristic path to look behind the scene. The author - who has been living a considerably long time in the Scottish capital - tells the insider secrets about the habits, likes and dislikes of the town and its inhabitants, about their passions, their history and character, and she doesn't avoid the less beautiful sides. This guide also contains loads of stunningly wonderful trips to the beauty of the mountains and of the seaside, both you can find within a 15-30 minutes drive from the centre. Finally there are some pages with practical information about transport, laws, money, language, security... And the guide's stuffed with original good quality pictures, which makes that after your voyage it remains a lovely reminder of Edinburgh. I had the feeling that during my trip, I got to know the real Edinburgh, due to Sally Roy's mini maxi-guide.

My wife and I went to Venice very unprepared for a week vacation and this excellent guide was exactly what we needed. It took us through day by day guiding us what we should see and we didn't miss a thing. It was a very easy guide to use with great maps that included all the islands in the Lagoon, the Vaparetto public boat schedule/routes, and when the major attractions were open. This is a must for anyone planning a trip to Venice. We liked it so much we have ordered the other cities in this series.