"Paul Ivey's thorough, readable, and well-illustrated book explains why so many [monumental, classical-style, Christian Science churches] exist and what they meant in their original contexts. . .Ivey's book will be interesting and useful for a broad audience. It demonstrates how a study of religious architecture can illuminate not just architectural history, but social and cultural history, the material culture of gender, and group identity." --as reviewed in Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography

The monumental 'bank-style' churches we normally associate with Christian Science in urban areas are the subject of Paul Ivey's excellent study, a first-ever history of any sort of the Christian Science 'field'.

Although Ivey's book is the first extensive, stand-alone study to examine this period in the sociology of Christian Science, it is for the most part an architectural study. We see how original intent (religious teachings) makes its way into the public world of urban architecture, construction contracts, and finish materials. Solon Beman is the key figure here, a fine Chicago architect who is largely responsible for the 'Extension' of the Mother Church in Boston.

Beman is the taproot of the style of architecture that became known for bright, modernized, comfortable, yet neo-classical monuments that sprang up in downtowns from coast to coast during this remarkable Christian Science building boom.

We often look skeptically on these edifices, which a century later appear so pompous in their now hollowed-out urban areas, and whose futures are in serious doubt. However Ivey brings back life to these churches and shows us why they were not only suitable for their times, but socially progressive.

In confining his focus just to this monumental, urban, pre-Depression segment of the Christian Science movement, he almost unnoticeably confines his historical examination to a certain type of Christian Scientist, to a type that is not altogether flattering. In fact, he seems to be saying that while the thrust of this church building movement shared certain undercurrents with the spirit of Mary Baker Eddy's teachings, there was an unmistakable self-consciousness about this vision of church, an overbearing push to be perceived publicly as prominent, legitimate, successful, and literally profitable to the worshiper. All this makes the religious aims of Christian Scientists appear rather superficial, even if Ivey's treatment of Eddy and Christian Science teachings is more balanced.

If this characterization of the builders of these buildings may not be flattering, it may not be unreasonable. As Ivey himself makes clear, Eddy encouraged churches to bring historical Christian imagery up-to-date. For those not familiar with her teachings, she claimed, partly through spiritual healing, to "reinstate" primitive Christianity. The churches that Dr. Ivey examines largely ignore any such sentiment. Instead, they take as their prototype a more secular model of monument that was considered highly progressive in its day and place. The Christian Science movement based its entire urban church building movement upon this model.

Having said that, Ivey does invoke a sympathetic view of what these builders accomplished.

All in all, Ivey's is the first step in looking at the architecture of this religious movement. With work like this, we can assess how these individuals, apart from their own publicity, actually viewed the role of their church and its place in the world. In this study Ivey took the most prominent public image of this religious movement and tells us the story behind it with care and scholarly diligence that is truly impressive. [Reading his sources you almost begin to feel exhausted yourself.] As a good storyteller however, Ivey brings light and life to his subject - a subject that today seems to keep its secrets locked tight behind three story columns and soaring white domes.

Drs. Rutan and Stone have long been actively involved in the forefront of teaching and conducting Group Psychotherapy. Their credentials, reputations and skills precede them. Yet, none of this guarantees a book which will serve the needs of its readers. With the earlier editions of this volume, readers were taken into the realm of Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy, in a clear, concise, and useful manner. Often when authors produce books such as this, later revisions are simply a reworking of the previous editions. Not so with this book. In fact, the authors pushed themselves to produce a volume which not only brings the material alive, but draws the reader directly into the process. In their latest edition, Rutan and Stone not only present well articulated clinical examples, but they also share with the reader, the therapist's thoughts that lead to the particular interventions. This takes the use of clinical examples from 2 to 3 dimensional, and allows the reader to more fully understand not only what was done in each situation, but why. The authors also update the book with currrent issues, such as the impact of managed care (although this is not a primary focus of the book). And, as before there is an abundance of information outlining and explaining the underlying theoretical principles which inform this model

As someone who has led, taught and supervised Group Psychotherapy for the past 15 years, I believe that this is one of the best books on this subject, available today. While it is not a general book aimed at providing an overview of Group Psychotherapy, or an overview of various models of Group Psychotherapy, it does translate the authors' clinical insight and experience into a format from which others can learn and grow. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about the theory and practice of Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy.

Drs. Rutan and Stone expand their wonderful and scholarly text, Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy. All readers, scholars and anyone interested in group psychotherapy will have the opportunity of greatly increasing their personal and professional knowledge while reading the work(s) of these two senior and erudite clinicians. I am obviously a fan of their efforts and have used their books over these many years to not only increase my own understanding of psychodynamic groups but also to inspire the knowledge of my students which their books have profoundly accomplished.

I just love this guide. I use it every day to start my day at work. It really gets me to meditate on God's wonderful word. It is so great, that I am buying it for a friend.

This book revolutionized my own Bible study time. The Quiet Time Companion uses several different approaches to freshen up personal study times. Weekly sessions may study a single passage, a character, or a word. Other sessions will look at the same passage from several different perspective or will spend two or more weeks on an indepth study of a section of scripture.

This multi-themed approach keeps your Bible study from becoming routine. You will not find a three month study of Leviticus. It cuts down on the theological/philosophic mumbo-jumbo giving straight but not dumbed down look at the Word of God.

Another innovative approach the authors used in creating this devotional aid is that the weekly sessions are composed of 5 lessons, giving you 2 days of individual study (the authors do make some suggestions) but this is an excellent opportunity to work in preparing your Sunday School lesson during the weekend personalized study.

The authors are to be commended! Bravo!

This book is written with an extra ordinary command of our English language. Mr. Viets has very special insight to the human conscious. What an eloquent writer.

Rarely have I read a book that starts strong and keeps my interest through to the end of the story while getting to know the unforgetable characters. The ship, the Raven Stone, sounds fantastic, and I loved the detailed descriptions of life at sea in the 1500's. The romance between the young couple is just budding in this book, so I am looking forward to book 2 so I can see where it goes from here.

Holy Crap![.] This book is totally sweet![.] I may not be an expert in Mayan junk but I was keenly interested in this subject and this book delivered. In addition I had to write this paper about Classic Mayan Grammar in this class I was taking and this book saved my bacon. Thanks Michael D. Coe, I love you man...

I recently took a Maya Glyph class and was getting destroyed trying to follow the teacher. I had absolutely no idea what was going on. When I got this book things started to make sense. (Unfortunately, I bought it too late in the semester to help my grade any.) Coe presents glyphs and the accompanying grammar in a concise clear manner that even those with no prior experience in any related subject can understand. The Maya Lexicon is also a helpful tool for tyros like me who are just beginning to study this fascinating writing system. While it is true that these examples are stylized and not from actually monuments, for the beginner this is much easier to follow. In addition, the accompanying text is well written and an enjoyable read.

GH.Stone isn't as good as Robert Aruthur but I enjoyed this book . Plus Can annyone tell me how to find the other book's .

As always the characters created by Robert Arthur are the best. Never before was such genius used in creating these characters. G.H. Stone did well in carrying on the tradition of Robert Arthur. The series is amazing, as is this book

Never before have I read such a "real" book. What I mean is, author Frank Hertle takes you into a week in the life of a fourteen-year-old boy. His thoughts, actions and imagination are all chronicled in an unquestionable manner beyond typical journal entries and setting descriptions.

Hertle dives into this youth, Jason's, feelings and insights melding the character's chat room conversation, game play, creative writing and unorganized banter in his mind. As the reader journies through tese pages, they are taken into a new understanding of exactly what a young person goes through in a typical dxay.

Every other chapter is Jason's work of fiction. This, combined with poetry exerpts, futher enable readers to make more discoveries about his psychie. Those discoveries prompt the hunger for more understanding of the "what" and "why's" chronicles in each subsequant chapter.

This book was more graphic than I expected for a book about such a young man. I couldn't help wondering, "Is this the way fourteen year old boys were when I was that age?"

The Resurrection Stone tells two exciting stories in one! I'll let you read it to see how this works... but there is so much going on in this novel, short stories, poetry, philosophy, sex, all of it great and very lively and fascinating! A great read!

I read this book, Its great. Easy to read and understand. Author tells you what you need and how to use the stones for improved health. Good for beginners. I hope she will continue with more information. A good informative book.

I enjoyed reading Sela Weidemann Randazzo's book. I feel that it not only gives remedies for various ailments, it gives hope and optimism for the future itself. It doesn't matter what religion you are. This book carries a universal message of love and of healing. I only hope that Sela will continue to write and share her knowledge with us.

Este es un libro que vale la pena leerse, escrito por un verdadero fan y conocedor de los Rolling y no por un articulista cubriendo un encargo. Conocí muchos nuevos aspectos del grupo que me eran desconocidos y me queda claro que su aportación a la música y a la cultura es algo que tendrá que estudiarse algun día en las universidades. Los Rolling fueron una gran banda, con un legado tan grande que cuando ya no estén, el vacío será difícil de llenar. El día de ayer los Rolling agotaron las entradas a sus conciertos en Irlanda en seis minutos, lo cual me hace recordar un pasaje de la introducción del libro que recuerda cómo en los años noventas aparecieron fantásticas bandas alternativas, nuevos actos en el pop que hacían uso de su legado, pero ninguno de ellos fue tan bueno como los Stones. Cuando todos los daban por muertos, volvieron más viejos y sabios. "Ahora somos unos fascinantes viejos de mierda", en palabras de Keith. ¡Este libro captura la esencia de los Rolling Stones!

¿Cuántos libros más sobre los Rolling Stones hacen falta? Considérese que hasta Tony Sánchez ha empezado a anunciar la segunda parte de su famoso "Up and down with The Rolling Stones", y pareciera que ya existen demasiados. Sin embargo, ya desde las primeras páginas, este libro nos hace opinar lo contrario . Muchos trabajos literarios sobre los Rolling Stones prometen contarnos su historia "como nunca antes la habías escuchado"; para los conocedores, esta promesa por lo general queda sin cumplir, pero "Bailando con el diablo" efectivamente se lee distinto, en ocasiones como crónica, en ocasiones como historia de suspenso y en otras con suficiente buen humor. Dividida en cuatro partes, el autor desarrolla una propuesta en la primera de ellas, dedicada a la historia, señalando cómo los Rolling Stones vivieron de la provocación en todos sus niveles y de hacer señalamientos que no siempre resultaron muy cómodos. La narración está intercalada con palabras muy reveladoras de los propios Stones, lo que demuestra un gran trabajo de investigación. Los pasajes son vívidos e intensos, por ejemplo, cuando el propio Bill Wyman relata como Keith Richards se retorcía en el piso del dolor por falta de droga, o el propio guitarrista, cuando narra como conocieron a Muddy Waters en su primera visita a los estudios Chess (la leyenda del blues les cargó sus maletas). La segunda parte es la más extensa y está dedicada a comentar disco por disco, yendo siempre más allá de la simple enumeración de las canciones. En cada disco hay suficientes párrafos para hacer buenos análisis sobre la trascendencia de las letras, los acontecimientos personales de la banda y los momentos históricos que produjeron sus mejores obras, etcétera. El autor conoce lo que está haciendo, abundando el libro con información que no había encontrado en otras obras. La tercera parte es una semblanza de cada uno de los miembros que han pertenecido al grupo, aunque se extraña la presencia de Darryl Jones y Ian Stewart. La cuarta parte completa la obra con un ABC de la banda, hablando de todos los aspectos que no alcanzan a cubrir las tres primeras, como su carrera cinematográfica y un analisis sobre los temas inéditos. Primera vez que me entero que los Rolling tambien grabaron "Roll over Beethoven". En general, un esfuerzo muy original que será indispensable en toda buena bibliografía sobre el grupo. Es de agradecer la exhaustividad con la que se presenta. Definivo que no habíamos tenido la oportunidad de ver una obra tan completa sobre los Rolling desde el recordado libro de Jordi Sierra I Fabra. Atte. David H.

I had to give a review even though I read this book over probably 13 years ago. I absolutely loved this book and the movie is fantastic. I believe it is the only time I have enjoyed seeing the movie after reading the book. Great stuff!

Having seen the movie before reading the novel, I must admit I was a little doubtful as to whether it would be just as good or not. I'm happy to say I was not disappointed. And neither will you.