This book raises some interesting questions about the roles of religion (specifically Puritanism), mourning and grief in early American literature, specifically Rowlandson's Captivity Narrative. I recommend this book to anyone who does serious research into early American literature, history, and cultural context. This is *not* an easy or light read.

These books are unusual in their focus on the history of technology, explaining how it works, and how it changed over time. It gives a comprehensive account of the development of these cars with many fine pictures.

These books are unusual in their focus on the history of technology, explaining how it works, and how it changed over time. It gives a comprehensive account of the development of these cars with many fine pictures.

This is a magnificent combination of text, photos, and drawings covering the period when the U.S. Navy came of age. In addition to depicting the ships, the book also does a great job of showing what day-to-day life was like in the Navy of that time. Just hope the publisher elects to reprint it!

BEST BOOK ever written, in my experienced opinion. All people craving info. on racial divisions(and aren't we all?) should pick up this classic text. It ingeniously describes the evolution of the working classes in America. And who said work was BORING? Not this kind. This would make the perfect gift for your grandmother, but more importantly, for yourself. A riveting journey into the soul, not to be missed by any history buff. American Work is true to its name, it was written by an American, cause shes gotta work.

Ms. White's stories of her family and community are funny, charming, and entertaining. Whether she is telling us about UFO's, disappearing bicycles, or her mother's favorite song, this collection of stories will keep you paying attention and enjoying it.

Ancient Mystical White Brotherhood refers to one's consciousness and souls' intent, as the white light refers to the highest level of thinking (the White Brotherhood embraces all of mankind regardless of race, color, or creed). This book reveals the spiritual hierarchy and path to spiritual ascension on earth for those wishing to advance themselves. Further recommended reading- "KYBALION" by Three Initiates ; "The Initiation of the World" by Vera Stanley Alder ; "What the Ancient Wisdom Expects of its Disciples" by Manly P. Hall ; "Meditation" by Sri Chinmoy.

An anchoress was a woman who dedicated herself to God by spending her life in a tiny cell attached to a church. A small window and a handmaid provided her only contact with the world. Often when an anchoress died, her cell was filled with dirt and became her tomb.

This anonymous guide was written for three anchoresses in western England in the first half of the thirteenth century. The author - believed to have been a Dominican friar - gives some advice on the proper daily routine for an anchoress to follow. Most of the book, however, deals with the inner, spiritual life - prayer, the love of God, and the way to resist temptation.

As translator Hugh White points out, 'the extremity of the anchoritic life was the extremity not of a margin but of a peak.' Through this guide written for an especially devoted few, through it we get an idea of how ordinary medieval people viewed their God and their destiny.

The book is also one of the finest examples we have of Middle English writing. Rarely has belief been expressed in such vivid metaphor. A woman who prays while angry is a she-wolf howling to God; a liar 'makes of her tongue a cradle for the devil's child and rocks it diligently, as if its nurse'; but repentance will cause Christ to return to the heart, just as a husband hurries back to his pining wife.

Ancrene Wisse is no mere historical document. When the author describes the excuses that people make for sin, or discusses the various types of flattery and slander, modern readers will recognise behaviour they witness - or engage in -- every day. From a seemingly bizarre ancient group comes wisdom for our time.

Having moved from Africa to New York I miss the lyrical poetry of Breyten as much as sunsets, dust and moskonfyt. A true South African hero and visionary he deserves the every accolade. I wish more readers could read him in Afrikaans, the language in which his poetry is elevated to the sublime.

Uncovers all the different colors brides have worn over the centuries and what their meanings were. Also covers the history of the honeymoon, and "something borrowed, something blue," etc. The writing is lively enough to engulf you for hours! Great social history cargoed in a "Bridal Book."