This is a great book I really enjoyed it. Not only is her story of her Near-Death Experience amazing, and true, but her writing style is both humorous and serious, depending on what she's talking about. Some of it might stretch your imagination, but who knows? She is very believable, and when I wasn't in total amazement, I was laughing. Near the end, she had me laughing so hard, my husband came in the room and said, "What's so funny?". Well, I couldn't tell him, because you just have to read the book. Well written, and full of amazing surprises. What can I say, I loved it, and I hope you do to.

Kimberly Clark Sharp writes like you are her friend and she is sharing her story over a cuppa' tea. Although, extraordinary in terms of your usual reading, Ms. Sharp is believable. She has experienced incredible spiritual moments which have enhanced her life and change your thinking about what's possible. Her words teach us to be open and understanding of what we can't often put into out own words, its a feeling. Reading "After the Light" helps one focus on the spiritual and makes one know without a doubt, how "connected" we all are to one another. It shares many experiences from a spiritual standpoint and you crave knowing more! A very enjoyable book I didn't want to end!

After reading many books on near death experiences (NDEs), I have to say I learned a lot of new things from this one.

The author's energetic, upbeat personality comes through loud and clear in a very readable, entertaining style. She discovered after her NDE at age 22, not only reserves of personal strength and knowledge of a spiritual world, but that encountering a dark side of the spiritual world can be a growing experience.

In addition, she details her post NDE ability to "see angels," as well as battling her grief following death of a loved one, and her personal experience with breast cancer.

Well worth reading for anyone interested in this sort of thing.

This is a beautifully illiustrated and written book for both children and adults. It is touching and inspiring. It brings home the important lesson of never giving up and helping to fight the good fight against an illiness or other evil.
Takes place in Australia and Japan and a fantasy land.
Charming and lovable characters.
Enchanting and inspiring.

I bought this book for my children for Christmas in 1988. It was so beautiful in word and pictures that I bought a second book so that each of the children could have their own book. It's story of the wizard "Thrump O Moto and how he saves Patricia from the evil "Nurk-u the Bad is so delightful. I always wanted to find the address of Steven Spielberg as I felt it would have been a wonderful movie only Spielberg could have writted for the screen.

Clavell's Thrump-O-Moto is nothing short of a literary masterpiece. This fantasy begins with a lazy rural afternoon and leaps across continents and through time warps with a most informal and personal accessibility. The possibilities of friendship, the comparison of cultures, and the thrill of adventure all contribute to create a most fantastic story. The illustrations supplement the flowing text like frosting on an already luscious cake. Clavell's marriage of detail and whimsy make for characters and places with an endearing, enduring reality all their own. Ideal for preschool and young elementary children, Thrump-O-Moto may require a few laptimes for tots with short attention spans; but don't be surprised if when you finally reach the end, you are asked to begin the adventure all over again!

This is an extremely honest portrayal of a teenager who yearns for something other than what she has. The writing is literate, lyrical, and insightful. The content of the book contains much more insight into a young girl's psyche than just the obsession she has with the dead actor. The book is much less about Peter Lorre than about the author, and her coming of age in a society and culture that she feels left out of.

Reading Anne Sharp's _The Peter Lorre Companion_ makes me think of all the girlhood loves I never outgrew and still relish to this day. I saw my first Peter Lorre film at age 27 (and fell hopelessly in love with the man) but like the author says, the book is mainly about her childhood and adolescence. Sharp writes about love, old movies, divorce, friendships, sex, families, Catholic schools and various obsessions with a great deal of humor, wisdom and sensitivity. Whether or not you're a Peter Lorre fan isn't the point -- if you have ever longed for a lover who is always there for you, who is real and yet mysterious and uniquely attractive, you will relate to these stories. I found I couldn't put the book down. Highly recommended! (and now, for those uninitiated into Lorre-love, go and rent "Mad Love" or the 1934 version of Alfred Hitchcock's "The Man Who Knew Too Much" and find out what all the fuss is about...)

Or maybe not. Maybe the best way to describe it is a reverse "Lolita" where the little girl is chasing after the dirty old man of her dreams...whatever, it's brilliant.

I received this book as a gift from a dear friend who knows just how much I love Ireland. She was right on the mark with "Eyewitness Travel Portrait of Ireland". This book has it all!

It starts out with basic info; finding Ireland on a map, it's history, landscape, wildlife and people. It then moves on to a region by region review of places to visit and the towns/sights to be seen. The book has a ton of information as well as beautiful photographs to give you a feeling of what you'd see. I especially liked that the hardback book I have is bigger and easier to view than it's soft cover counter part. I've seen the smaller version and, even though the information is the same, you lose a lot in trying to see those teeny, tiny pictures. Go for the big one if you have the room! There's not much difference between them in price.

If you plan on going to Ireland I can only suggest you suppliment this book with a guide like Frommer's that give you places to eat and stay as well as all the prices. "Travel Portrait" lists which places have fees but not exact amounts. It also lists which towns have market days, which sights require fees and offer tours, which ones are handicap accessible and what the open and close dates are for most places.

I love this book and you will, too. It is well worth owning!

Essentially a travel guide in a large format, this book makes an exceptional gift for anyone with a hint of Irish blood or an interest in the Emerald Isle. Beautiful images are married to very readable text and interesting sidebars and facts. Printed on glossy, coffee-table-book paper, the pictures really jump out, grab you, and drag into the incredible scenery and history of one of the most spellbinding islands on earth.

In Dorling Kindersley's unique and highly readable style, Protrait of Ireland takes the reader to Ireland through photgraphs and interesting facts. Perfect for all ages, Portrait of Ireland offers snippets of information enabling even the smallest attention span to glean valuable information about Ireland.

Without a doubt the finest reference on Sharps Rifles available.Mr Sellers has done the research and cleared up any argument as to what the plains buffalo rifles were; calibre, weight and configuration. The illustrations and first hand accounts of owner's of these fine firearms are first rate.

The book is a very valuable resource for anyone interested in Sharps rifles and the part they have played in American history. As avid sharps rifle shooters my wife and I both enjoyed the book.

I have read with great interest Mr. Sellars' book on the Sharps firearm. It is well researched with all the data that could be found on this firearm, including wonderful photographs. It covers every known Sharps firearm. I cherish this book above all others in my collection. Without a doubt, Frank Sellers should be very proud of this book! And so will anyone who owns it. I know I am.

This is the one Smalltalk book that I carry with my laptop. If there's a Smalltalk feature that I haven't dealt with in some time then I'll take a peek at it here before I do anything else. It's great for Smalltalkers who are just about to ascend the steep portion of the language's learning curve - this book will drag you right up to the top!

This book very readable and informative if you are working with the VisualWorks SmallTalk interpreter. Most books on Smalltalk are quite useless. Maybe because there are various SmallTalk interpreters with their own basic class structures. I'm still looking for a book like this but twice the size, so that it includes comprehensive GUI analysis, garbage collection, IO handling, etc. However, for what this book sets out to do, it does it very well.

This book is fun to read and to learn from. It teaches so many advanced Smalltalk programming techniques. Those that make the difference between an expert and a beginner. It is a quantum jump for the reader. Wisdom and pleasure in doing it better awaits you here. Unique, motivating appreciation for the beauty of this language.

I bought this book for my knife collecting husband who not only loves Spyderco, but is an avid reader. He immediately read the book from cover to cover and refers to it on what seems to be a daily basis. He routinely reads passages to me when we're discussing his knives and why he prefers Spyderco over all others. If you know someone who likes folding knives at all, BUY THIS BOOK!

If you are looking for the perfect gift for a knife collector/user or anyone interested in knives, THIS IS THE PERFECT GIFT.

As one who has none of these characteristics, I found the book fascinating- an intriguing look at a world I knew nothing about. The final chapter is an unexpected gold mine of ideas and insights into a company, Spyderco, whose philosophy is guided by integrity ... "being good even if no one is watching".

You'll buy this book because it's the definitive book about a great knife company and its products. When you read it, you will get a lot more...you will learn about the company they call "the mouse with a megaphone" and it's no Mickey Mouse either!

I am fascinated by the book's descriptions of the design-rationale behind each of Spyderco's many knives.

Also, the book describes the management philosophy and practice at the Spyderco company. Fascinating insight into what makes Spyderco knives so good!

A nice feature of the book is that it can be read in bits and pieces. It has lots of glossy photos. It reminds me of reading National Geographic magazine. Parts are nice for casual browsing, other parts have in-depth description.

If I have my pants on, I'm carrying a Spyderco knife! If your Spyderco knife is indispensible, I'm confident you'll like this book!

I have perused many guide books on the Alps, but this is the best one for planning a trip. Why? 1.Instead of unintelligible maps and chunks of incomprehensible prose, this guide has clear maps and concise descriptions (plus good pictures) that help you decide which trip is right for you. 2.The author includes a great range of hikes, from day trips to 2-3 days to longer treks. Also summit climbing routes on mountains from easy to moderate difficulty, plus snowshoe hikes for winter. 3. Unlike guide books that are only about getting from point A to B, this one has a lot of really interesting information about the history, flowers, wildlife, architecture, and culture of the alps. It's a complete package for planning a great trip.

An excellent book that will appeal equally to walkers and climbers.The selection is wide and varied and the format is easy to follow.A detailed and thorough first hand knowledge is much in evidence and the writer does a great job in promoting The Alps.One suspects that there will be more books to follow from this author.I am planning to do the Chamonix--Zermatt trek this summer and Hilary`s description makes it all the more enticing.I can`t wait to get there!!

nice price for a book detailing 22 different Alpine treks. Ms. Sharp includes practical "how to" information on each trek, as well as essentials on technical peaks that are accessible along the way. Her knowledge and love of the Alps is obvious from the text, and the photos are a real motivator to get over to Europe and do them all. Printed on high quality paper, this is a useful take-along resource for anyone who wants to include some adventure in a visit to Europe. Highly recommended.

"An excellent book that will raise awareness of the potentially life-altering impact of a bloodborne exposure. All OR staff and everyone involved in surgical procedures should read this book and incorporate the ideas specific to their practice."...Journal of Healthcare Risk Management

"A clear, informative and practical guide to relatively simple measures that may be taken to make the operating theatre a safer workplace for all members of the surgical team. There should be a place for this volume in operating suites throughout the country....British Journal of Surgery

"Thoughtfully presented, intellectually solid, fills a real need." ...LaMar McGinnis, MD, FACS, Vice President Elect, American College of Surgeons

"A must-read, clearly written, based in full compliance with multiple regulatory bodies." ...Ann Kobs, RN, MS, Immediate Past Associate Director, Department of Standards, JCAHO

"Should be read by everyone involved in the care of surgical patients; it has changed the way I operate. Every time I walk through those double doors, I now think of safety" ...Sidney Stapleton, MD, FACS, General Surgery

"Motivates surgical care providers to make safer choices, and tells exactly how to do it!" ...Susan Bales, RN, MBA, Director of Surgical and Obstetrical Services , Promina DeKalb Medical Center

"A life-saving manual for all healthcare workers in the OR...should be required reading in medical schools, nursing schools and technical training programs." ..Michael Swor, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Ob/Gyn, University of S. Florida

"Thought-provoking...a worthwhile and needed addition to the surgical and nursing curriculums." ...Paul Browne, MD, FACOG, Director, Atlanta Maternal Fetal Medicine

"Reeducating our surgeons and nurses to protect themselves is urgent. This book does an excellent job."...Robin Henry Dretler, MD, President, Atlanta Infectious Diseases Specialists

"A great book, very practical, straight forward, easy to read and informative...a must for our unit." ...Lilian Blair, CNS Operating Rooms, Tamara Private Hospital, Tamworth, NSW

"This reviewer recommends that everyone who works in the OR keep a copy readily accessible for reference and notation." ...Journal of Nurse Midwifery

"I am particularly pleased to see a text written by a physician that addresses step-by-step ways for all members of the surgical team to reduce their own and others' risks of occupational injury and exposure to blood borne pathogens. I encourage others to purchase the book." ...Lynne Reagan, RN CIC, Inf. Control Coordinator, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

"A handbook for all OR personnel by a practicing surgeon...draws from published studies, OSHA and CDC guidelines, his own experience and common sense"...OR Manager

"Our highest must-read recommendation for hospital staff."...www.SafetyInfo.Com

"A refreshing approach to identifying and managing everyday risks in operating theatres. Readers should adopt the principles of infection control described in this book."...Nursing Standard

"A new book to make the OR a safer place... suggestions about gloving, surgical gown selection, needlestick prevention, and other practical ideas"...Infection Control Today

"A must-have resource for all levels of care providers in surgery and obstetrics; applicable for anesthesia, emergency department, intensive care and invasive radiology."...Worldwide Nurse

"Your book has provided insight; I have learned many safer approaches to everyday activities in the OR." ...Lori Kral, CST

"Logically addresses protective measures to avoid unnecessary injury...a self-professed plea for all OR workers to adopt safer methods...addresses the real fears of healthcare workers at risk for becoming infected with a bloodborne disease...identifies safe ways to function in the operating room and delivery room...encompasses practices available for years but underutilized or ignored...many midwives and obstetrical practitioners walk a fine line between being hands-on with women in labor and complying with OSHA guidelines... delineates thoughtful and well researched ways to protect medical professionals. ...Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health

This new book logically addresses protective measures to avoid unnecessary injury to both patients and surgical care providers. The author addresses the real fears of healthcare workers at risk for becoming infected with a bloodborne disease like HIV or hepatitis C due to needle-stick or scalpel injuries, which are apparently quite common. Dr. Davis identifies safe ways to avoid injuries from sharp instruments in the operating room and delivery room, encompassing practices available for years but underutilized or ignored. He list simple ways to protect medical professionals and their patients. An excellent read for the layman as well as the operating room professional.

My mom sent me this book a while back as a gift. Each two pages is illustrated with an angel and golden decorations that give the book a touch of class. It is what it has to say that is worth a hundred times more than the price. Each two pages are titled with a different angel and words of wisdom to go along with it.

Examples would be Angel of Compassion, Angel of Giving, and Angel of Commitment, which is one I re-read often. This book is a great gift or something to fall back on again and again. Kelsana 12/14/01

Angel Prayers is a great inspriational book to be read daily. I've given many away as gifts; the words seem to fit any given situation. I also like her other book 100 Ways to Attract Angels.