John Conlee's The Dragon Stone: A Tale Of Arthur, Merlin, & Cabal is a dramatic reinterpretation of the legend of King Arthur, beginning in Arthur's childhood days when an unseen assailant secretly plotted to harm the future king. The mystical wizard Merlin takes an interest in matters of court, succession, and nobility in this high-spirited, eventful story which is narrated from the perspective of King Arthur's dog Cabal. Deftly written and with meticulous attention to historical detail (King Arthur's dog Cabal is referenced in some of the earliest surviving examples of Arthurian literature), The Dragon Stone will appeal to fantasy buffs, Arthurian story cycle enthusiasts, and is especially recommended for young readers ages 10 to 14.

And a fun light read for adults. The quick pace and exciting plot line make this book perfect for after school or after work. Cabal's narration gives a unique twist on traditional children's tales and breathes new life into the Authurian genre. I look forward enjoying "The Dragon Stone" again with my own children some day. Can't wait for a sequel.

This book swept me back to my childhood with its rich and imaginative adventures based on the legends of King Arthur. My fiance gave the book to me as a gift before I was traveling, and I finished the book before my airplane even touched down because it moves super fast and is incredibly absorbing. The originality of this tale is also great, as it is all told from the perspective of Arthur's pet dog, during the time in Arthur's life when he is still a boy/young teenager. I really enjoyed this book and think that it's a great read for both adults and children.

I first read this book in the fifth grade. I liked it so much I went through a lot to get my hands on another copy. It took me a year. But now I finally have access.

This book is about Sarah Lucas the Stone-Bearer, a regular girl here on Earth. After her parents die in a plane crash Sarah moves in with her aunt and uncle. Her older brother is unable to be her guardian because of his job as a physicist of CIPHER. Lonely, Sarah attempts to adjust to city life with only her cat, Ozzy, for comfort and the few letters Sam (her brother) sends.

Things begin to happen all around Sarah. First, her brother seems to disappear. Then a letter arrives for her, hidden in a book in the library. It's from Sam. Its contents throw Sarah into much confusion that is only made worse when a package arrives in the mail. A stone.

With the help of the beautiful Angel, a gypsy stable boy at the nearby stables, Sarah begins the search for Sam. It takes her into another world, beautiful and strange and full of surprises. Only, the Umbra (an evil force) is causing many problems.

This story is masterfully written and wonderful. My only regrets is that the author has yet to write any other books.

The book was an enthralling book! It was hard to put the book down. Full of adventure and romance! I loved it. The book diserves a great big 5 star!

I picked this book up on a whim from the library, and I am glad I did! This is a combination science fiction/mystery/romance novel, but all the genres work well together in this case. After the parents of the main character, Sarah, die, she is sent from her beloved home to New York City to live with her aunt and uncle. There, she waits for her genius brother Sam to finish up his mysterious "project" so they can be together. She also meets Angel, who's half-gypsy and together they try to figure out who the creepy man who's been following Sarah is, and who the kind woman is who has been helping her. When she learns that her brother is in grave danger, Sarah and Angel travel across the universe, where they fight evil to rescue Sam and the whole human race. This book is very enjoyable, particularly for those who still enjoy the young adult genre but find many books geared toward that age group trite and unintelligent. Don't let the science fiction aspect of th! is novel scare you off; I'm not usually a big fan of science fiction but I really liked this book.

I took an Outward Bound Course, and Bart was the Instructor. He was a very intersting man, so i bought his booy, which was just as intersting

I know Robin and Bart and enjoyed both their book as well as the excellant Earth Knack School that Robin runs . Both their school and this excellant book focus on hands-on. If you fully intend to learn the skills your ancestors used to keep alive this is THE BOOK. Filled with outstanding drawings that guide you through each skill in a step by step fashion Earth Knack points the way and leaves it up to you to take the path.

This book is well written and encourages the reader to be an active participant in the process of discovery (or re-discovery, as the writers may contend). The book is cleverly illustrated and fun to read, offering a wealth of information I have not found in any other sourcebook on primitive skills. I found myself jumping off the couch to venture outside to collect plants for dyeing fabric. Later, I used the description of how to make cordage from native plants found right in my own backyard. I would stongly recommend this book to anyone interested in practical, hands-on, primitive skills.

Some mysteries may never be solved. Where did the Sumerian language come from? Who built the stones at Carnac and why? Who was buried in the Great Pyramid.

What do the mysterious inscriptions found at Easter Island say? And what were the stone statues for. Those are the mysteries of Easter Island.

The tragedy was what happened to the Easter Islanders. The westerners were not all evil, and the islanders themselves were not all good (e.g., they practiced human sacrifice) but the enslavement, kidnapping, rape etc. of the islanders by western maritime visitors is shocking even today. And the book tells that story too. So it is not just a book about the mysteries of Easter Island but about the almost complete destruction of it by Europeans and I am sad to say Americans.

And the two are related. If slavers had not taken hundreds of islanders to Chile to work as slaves, including the king and prince of the island, perhaps enough of the culture would have survived for western scholars to meet with those who could read the writings of the tablets. Perhaps we would really know why and how the islanders built their mysterious giants.

This book (published by Harry Abrams) is an English translation of one of a series of small, lavishly illustrated French historical guides. One really cannot go wrong with this series, whether in French or in English.

Everyone involved in this Easter Island book did a great job, and they produced a wonderful way for a beginner to learn about some of the strangest archeological sites on our planet.

This book provides readers with many of the facts of Easter Island. I had heard about the stone statues, but had little knowledge of the history of the island. This book provided quite a bit of information on the history and covered all the theories of the statues and what they might mean and how they got there. An excellent book!

This is a translation of "Des dieux regardent les etoiles -- Les derniers secrets de l'Ile de Paques" ("Gods gaze at the stars -- The last secrets of Easter Island"), Catherine and Michel Orliac's excellent little book about Easter Island. Easter Island and its mysteries -- from its huge statues to its strange hieroglyphics -- have been a magnet for crankery of all types, from the benign to the outrageous. How refreshing, then, it is to see such a delicious book, factual and balanced, with high-quality authentic illustrations on every page, every one of them well chosen and to the point. Almost everything you may ever want to know about Easter Island -- short of a tourist guide -- is there, with full sources and references. How so much information could have been packed in so few pages is a wonder. Complete, attractive and scholarly, this little book will appeal to all, even to the specialists. The illustrations alone are a never-ending source of wonder and delight. Highly recommended.

Now in a newly revised and updated edition, The Fetish Carvers Of Zuni is collaboratively written by Marian Rodee (Curator of Southwestern Ethnology, Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, University of New Mexico) and James Ostler (Pueblo of Zuni Arts and Crafts) and offers a thoughtful, fascinating, and informative look at the Zuni Native American tradition and art form of carving fetishes. 103 halftones and 94 color photographs profusely illustrate the history of fetish carving, works of art, and its practice today. Personal testimonies of modern Zuni fetish carvers as well as scholarly appraisals of this art form round out this book about a unique and fascinating Native American art form. The Fetish Carvers Of Zuni is a welcome and much appreciated contribution to Native American Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

I don't usually review books, but I have to say: This book is worth the effort it usually takes to track down. It is well written, easy to read (lots of white space and illustrations). Now we just need for them to write another volume, it's been a while since this was written, and the Zuni fetish world is always evolving.

When collecting Native American fetish carvings, one important factor in determining a piece's value is the availability of the artist's name. This book provides the only source I've ever seen into the lives and work of modern Zuni carvers. It includes several family trees which show how the particular styles of carving were passed down through families. I have found this book to be a great resource and a fascinating view of these peoples lives

From Ostrich To Standing Stone by gifted writer Betty McBee is a wonderful account of one person's ability to turn one of life's stumbling blocks into stepping stones!

From Ostrich To Standing Stone is a 'Must Read' story not to be missed!

This book tells the story of how Muscular Dystrophy impacts the life of a woman...how the disease unavoidably molds and changes the course of her life...but more importantly, how she meets each challenge that it presents. For someone with this disease, even the small tasks that most of us take for granted require creativity and resolve to accomplish. I was actually on the edge of my seat over some of these everyday events. I was rooting for Elizabeth.

For me it is a simple story, well crafted. It gave me insight into MD that I would never have had without reading it. And perhaps most importantly, it portrays how the most difficult life becomes manageable when built on a foundation of faith in God.

Review by QUEST magazine:
In this well-written novel,the author, who has FSH muscular dystrophy, introduces Elizabeth, spirited as a child and as an adult, who's had FSHD since early childhood. The story is a tapestry woven of humor, creativity, spiritual insight, passive/aggressive acceptance, adjustment, struggle, balance, discrimination and, finally, trust.

Elizabeth becomes a teacher and dormitory manager in the inner city. As she faces a variety of challenges, she remains true to herself, motivated by her resolve to move forward even when a future doesn't seem to exist for her. Because of this resolve and her deep faith in God, she leads a life full of emotion balanced by the routine of daily living, always seeking to understand what life is about. Sound familiar?

"Gargoyles: Monsters in Stone" is a fine educational book by young readers. Jennifer Dussling's text is accompanied by Peter Church's charming full-color illustrations. Together, these collaborators explain the story behind the stone gargoyles that can be seen high up on many buildings.

The book explains the practical function of the gargoyles (to drain water from buildings). The book also explains how a stone carver creates a gargoyle, and illustrates various types of gargoyles. The illustrations are particularly pleasing, as are the Celtic-looking design borders that are used on the pages. A must-have for kids with an interest in the topic.

You know what? My daughter, 23 months, LOVES this book. Gargoyle (or rather, "ga-goyle") has become one of her favorite words. She asks for this book by name frequently, and excitedly points out gargoyles she sees on local buildings in Chicago. This is a pleasant change of pace from the usual childhood fare.

Children will walk away from this easy reader with a wealth of knowledge about gargoyles! The illustrations complement the rich and accessible text by giving a medieval feel! A great read aloud! A great independent read!

Gurudas' work has been amassed over several decades of his own practice and also through thorough research. This book is a phenomenal source of both esoteric and technical information, providing such a scope of vision surrounding the use of gem and other vibrational elixirs as to - well, virtually blow one's mind, quite frankly! The information is most definitely broad ranged, and yet extremely concise. The format of the book makes the information very accesable. And the possiblities for even further exploration and discovery implied within the pages of this book are wonderously infinite! - Mrs. Leah Wroten Sinderamnn

This is an excellent book! Gurudas describes the effects of gems, gem elixirs on you. This book I trust the most, because gurudas seems to be very persise and pure. You will be amazed how he is right about the effects of gemstones when you do your own elexiers. I persive gem elixirs as very effectiv, both spiritual and physical.

As psychologist and flower essences therapist I occasionally turned to gem elixirs and other vibrational ways to cure. I have found in Guruda's books a safe guide to my work. I recommend this book to all of those who are in search of new ways to approach the pain and sorrow of their clients to enlight their lives better. Since 1994 I have been working in a research in health field, prescribing both flower essences and gem elixirs with excellent results. Gurudas is essential to understand this subject. Berenice de Lara - Flower Essences Therapist dharma@sercomtel.com.br (Brazil)

While perfectly interesting for the serious gemstone fancier, this book is equally approachable and usable for those just getting started. The sumptuous cover photograph is slightly misleading, in that it seems to promise jewelry within the book's pages. Although jewelry is covered--as are crowns, religious reliquaries, carved gemstone figurines and more--the main thrust of this book is the nuts and bolts basics of gemstones. You can find out which gemstones appear most frequently in which geographic locations; discern the subtle differences among the particolored members of the corundum family; find out what refractive indices mean; pore over all the different gemstone cuts (including unusual cuts like the shield and olive shapes) and much, much more. This book is really a tool and a sourcebook for those interested in the miracle of gemstones.

Any with an interest in gemstones will find this involving: a coffee table book which goes into depth and detail on individual gems and their geologic origins. From jewelry making and myths to science, collecting and lore, Gemstones provides a lavish display suitable for gift-giving and library acquisition alike.

This is a stunningly beautiful book full of color pictures and explanations of gemstones. It will appeal to all ages and readers who are interested in this side of "applied geology." One can simultaneously appreciate the art and science of gemstones while browsing or reading in depth. Originally published in Europe as a production of EMB-Service in Lucerne, Switzerland, this American English language edition is from the Geoscience Press, Inc. of Tuscon, Arizona and is printed in Italy. Reading this book is like having a museum right in your hands!

Everyone should read this book!! I was astounded when I learned of the details of the Great Pyramid. Hutchings states facts and statistics regarding the Great Pyramid that are compelling to say the least. This book certainly leaves no doubt that "ancient" man was WAY more sophisticated than modern scientists give them credit for...This is a book that you will want to recommend and even loan to a friend.

I found the book to be very interesting. Some people think that if a man has faith in God nowadays or he correlates the scientific and archaeological evidence to biblical patriachs having a hand in the direct or indirect building of the Cheops pyramid that such good men as Hutchings does they are somehow religious whackos. It's obvious that the ancient heathen nation of Egypt had virtually nothing to do with this pyramid except maybe than manual labor. The heathen markings aren't to be found in this pyramid like all the others along the equatorial Nile region. Hutchings is just trying to find out & relate the truth as Piazzi Smyth, Taylor, and others have done. This is a good read for somewhat of a novice on Cheops pyramid as myself for a first book. I'm reading Smyth's book on the pyramid and it's more detailed and has more in-depth facets but is a difficult to read. I tried to read it ten years ago and it was to difficult for me to keep interest in it then, but Hutchings book is highly recommended for beginners. I always try to read books from different viewpoints on pyramids. Hutchings views are creditable.

This is the best book on Biblical pyramidology I have yet to read.

While not boggling the mind of the reader with countless measurements supporting prophecy (which has already been done by many other books), he touches on the existence of such and gives the measurements of the Great Pyramid which are the most relevant to the reader to prove the advanced knowledge possessed by the builders.

He quotes extensively from Scriptures, as well as from Josephus and other writers, that could only be describing the Great Pyramid. The whole book is from a Christian perspective as well.

He is the first author of Biblical pyramidology that I have yet to read whom acknowledges that the pyramid was almost definitely not built by human hands and brute force without at least some type of extraordinary technological abilities. He gives many reasons for such a belief as well as touching upon many artifacts found which bring to light some of ancient peoples' technological devices and achievements.

This book covers such diverse topics that they could all be expounded upon to write at least five other books. That Noah Hutchings brings to light so many diverse topics and opinions in 171 pages, while done in an easy to read and understand way, is a testament to his good writing and teaching skills.

Of the many topics touched upon, some are: ancient technology, the wonders of the ancient world, possible explorations of space by early man, the pre-Adamite destruction of the earth due to Satan's fall, UFOs as angelic manifestations, space wars, HAARP, and, of course, the Great Pyramid.

This is a great starter book for those wishing to delve into the mysteries of the Great Pyramid, even if one is not Christian, for it covers many different viewpoints (the Christian one prevailing) and quotes from many books which have been written on the subject. The extensive quotations from Scripture, though, will probably upset those who don't believe in the Bible as God's Word.

Though I wish he had written more on many different facets of the pyramid (like the hieroglyphics above the king's chamber probably being forged, the fact that the ascending passage could only have been sealed by the granite plugs during the construction of the pyramid, the hidden chamber in one of the "vents" of the King's Chamber, etc.), he still does a great job in bringing together so many different aspects involved with, or involving, the Great Pyramid.

Get this book. It is well worth the money.

Also, for a book on the mathematical intricacies as relates to Biblical prophecy in the measurements of the Great Pyramid, I recommend DECODING THE GREAT PYRAMID by E. Raymond Capt, and for one that documents the extensive knowledge and "uncanny" building abilities possessed by ancient man, though not from a Christian perspective, I recommend THE FINGERPRINTS OF THE GODS by Graham Hancock.