This book is a great introduction to Psalms for you to share with your children. I bought this right away because since I was very young Psalm 139 has been very close to my heart. Oh but when I opened the book and read it to my child I had to read through tears. This is such a beautiful book with delightful yet simple illustrations. (Way to go Kristi!) Keep in mind the book is paraphrased from the Bible and not verbatim but a fantastic translation!

When your child is older and can read Psalm 139 (from the HOLY BIBLE) on his or her own it will make even more sense and beauty. The entire book is enthralling but especially the illustration inspired from verses 14-15 of Psalms 139! This particular illustration has a see-through version of a Mother's tummy with the baby inside. How perfect!

I highly recommend this book for parents to read to their child regularly! It's a very special book that illustrates a glimmer of our OMNIPOTENT AND OMNIPRESENT GOD! You won't be disappointed!

Thank you Joel!

I loved this book just as much as my 3 year old children! It is a great depiction of this very special verse in the Bible that reveals how wonderful God made each one of us. The pictures (computer- generated) draw you into the story of God's beautiful creation of the human body. Every parent should buy this book and start reading it to even the very very young.

What a fantastic job Mr. Anderson does in taking a Pslam that has always brought me great comfort and peace and bringing it down to the world of a child. Even I was awed by the simple words, "God knows me." I plan on reading this to my boys every night at bedtime. What a wonderful last thought before turning out the lights: that to God "even the darkness would be as bright as daytime..." The illustrations are warm and colorful. Showing things that aren't there as if they were. Great way to show kids how the hands of God hold you. And I like the fact that the child in the book could be either a boy or a girl. Great for both! Overall, I plan on giving this book as a gift to every family I know. It's a MUST have!

Steven James' Godiva And The Golden Dragon is a superbly written historical and romantic novel set in the last years of Anglo-Saxon rule in England. Starting with the famous ride of Lady Godiva. Spanning A.D. 1057 to A.D. 1066, Godiva And The Golden Dragon wonderfully mixes history with unforgettable characterization, seizing the reader's consciousness and refusing to let go until the very end. A richly involving novel and highly recommended for historical fiction enthusiasts.

Lady Godiva was a freedom rider,
she didn't care if the whole world looked
-Theme from Maude

With the notable exception of the above lyric, Lady Godiva has in recent times become one of the
unsung heroes of Western democracy. People may still recall the sensational form that her protest
took, her naked ride through Coventry, but few recall that she was protesting high rates of taxation
(imposed by her own husband : Leofric, the Earl of Mercia).

Leofric was one of the most powerful nobles of 11th Century Britain, and he and Godiva were major
patrons of the arts and religious institutions, Godiva apparently believing that such works would benefit
the peasantry. But when she realized that what would actually be most beneficial to the poor would be
a reduction in their high tax burden she interceded with the Earl and asked him to lighten their load.
The Earl, one assumes jokingly, suggested that since Godiva was such a believer in the arts and since
the Greeks and Romans considered the human form itself to be great art, he would remove the local
taxes on everything but horses if she would ride through town in all her naked glory on horseback,
which she promptly did. Later embellishments to what appears to have been an actual incident include
the addition of a voyeur who gazed upon her, despite admonishments that the townsfolk should avert
their eyes : we recall him as the original "Peeping Tom".

This very fine historical novel by Steven James would be cause for celebration if all he did was restore
our memory of the Lady. But there's more. Several years ago I lamented the fact that Hope Muntz's
classic, The Golden Warrior, with its thrilling tale of the conflict between Harold Godwinson and
William the Bastard (eventually, unfortunately, the Conqueror) had fallen out of print. Many consider
The Golden Warrior to be the greatest historical novel ever written, and it certainly ranks with the
best. I'd still urge folks to try to track down a copy, but, in the meantime, Steven James has cleverly
tied the legend of Lady Godiva into the story of Harold and produced a thoroughly engaging historical
fiction of his own.

James uses a few fictional characters and a healthy dollop of imagination to bind these storylines
together, perhaps more tightly than they need to be (the Epilogue is particularly unnecessary). But as
the drama builds towards the Battle of Hastings (in 1066) the reader gets so swept up in the course of
events that all license taken with the story is forgiven. One warning though, I loaned my copy of
Golden Warrior to a friend and he refused to finish the book because he couldn't stand to read of
Harold's eventual defeat. I excoriated him at the time, but found myself reacting similarly towards the
end of Godiva and the Golden Dragon. Harold's attempt to defend his kingdom--from a hostile and
corrupt papacy; from the treacheries of his own brothers; from a Northern invasion by King Haraald of
Norway; and from conquest by William and the Normans--is too heroic and too nearly succeeds for the
tender hearted reader to easily accept his ultimate failure. It is all just ineffably sad, though it goes a
long way to explaining the rise of centralized nation-states, with a single political authority capable of
reigning in rebellious rival claimants to power.

This then is one of the more enjoyable historical novels I've read in recent years. For all of us who
await with great impatience the next offering from Sharon Kay Penman, here's a book to tide us over.
And for anyone who's forgotten, or never knew, why Lady Godiva was a "freedom rider", this book
restores a real heroine to her rightful place in the pantheon.

GRADE : A-

Godiva and the Golden Dragon is an excellent read. Starting with the famous ride of Godiva through Coventry, you are met with Kings and Queens, Lords and Ladies and battles, that keep you captivated until the end. I loved every word. It had everything I look for in a book...mystery, horror and excitement. And yes, it had that romance stuff, too. Any book that can grab me on the first word and not let me put it down until I'm finished is a good book...and this WAS a good book. I was disappointed in the end though...there wasn't any more to read. Steven James did a fantastic job mixing historical fact with fiction. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves the fascinating world of medieval England.

I found this book when I was in high school and loved it. After I started college and was working in the chemistry lab this book became my trusted friend. As a physical science teacher, I use the simple experiments every year. I know that I can easily get the materials and that the kids will see results. I often recommend this book to other teachers.

I read and reread this book many times beginning in about 4th grade. I believe that because of this book I made top grades in advanced chemistry in high school and top scores on the college entrance exams.

When I first read this book in 7th grade it awoke in me a deep interest and excitement about science and chemistry. It provides a straightforward, hands on guide to the science of compounds, their qualities and their interraction. Dozens of visually interesting experiments and demonstrations are set out. Explains how to set up an inexpensive but fully functional home chemistry lab, including how to make much of the equipment. Great book.

In some ways I felt like this series wrapped up too neatly, and in other ways I felt like it should have been more wrapped up. Oh well. Still a magnificent work of art combined with a compellings and intruiging story.

The hauntingly beautiful writings, will keep you returning to this book (and the previous two) to search for the meaning.

Nick Bantock needs to be congratulated for his amazing work in the Griffin and Sabine triology. His superb illustrations bring an intriguing story to life. Watching the correspondence of Griffin and Sabine unfold in these wonderful books is like watching a private moment unfold from the window. As you peak in at these two wonderfully real characters you not only can't wait to turn each page to see what is said but what is drawn. The style of these books was so well done they deserve the highest recognition. The realism used to create actual letters and postcards between Griffin and Sabine for the reader to take out and hold only adds to this amazing experience.

I have used this tape to put by preschool students to sleep, and now use it EVERY night to put my two children to bed. I never tire of the beautiful songs. I wish that the lyrics were included and that it were issued on CD. I would highly recommend this tape for anyone looking for a lovely nightime ritual.

I agree with those who say this is about the best lullaby recording ever, and those who were astonished to find it listed as a "book", and those who would like it updated to CD. It saved me from the crazies when my children were tiny, many many years ago. It's my favorite new-baby gift.

This is just the best collection of soothing but playful lullabyes in English. Quintessential rocking-chair music. It puts you and your child in a world of comfort and tenderness that goes back centuries. For years I taped my old LP to give to new parents at baby showers; then my turntable cartridge broke! I am so happy to find this tape at Amazon and I second the call for a re-issue on CD.

I have read The Golden Triangle and was greatly impressed!! Most of the veiws I have read or heard before, and agree totaly, But what I loved so much, is that it is written is such a down to earth way that anyone would be able to understand!! I will highly recommend the Golden Triangle to anyone, single, married, or engaged!!I also love the humorus insight into different topics, like that analogy of not trying to change somone who is not saved or lost....Don't annoy pig by trying to teach hime to sing(: I never really knew the definition of all the different loves, but love the definition of Storge...Now I know why I love my blankie so much(:

This book presents a forthright correlation between the dating/relationship scene and God's Word. A must read for all singles looking for that "meaningful" relationship leading to a lasting marriage. Ms. Stevin has hit the nail right on the head with this one! All teen/ singles organizations need to order quantities for their members to study. A greatly needed guide in today's society.

I read this book even though I feel that I am in a healthy, loving relationship. The book prompted discussion that deepened the way my significant other and I feel for each other, and the biblical references add a stronger meaning to the text. Also, Ms. Stevin's prose is easily read and understood.

"The Golden Vortex is a must get book for anyone interested in mysteries of nature and science. The book centers around the Oregon Vortex where the author lived and worked for many years and who became by his observations probably one of the world's leading experts on vortex phenomena. I found much useful and eye-opening information in this book. A book which covers not only the Oregon Vortex, but also the infamous Flight 19 of the Bermuda triangle, magnet motors, dowsing and much more. All of it related to vortexes. The information that Nick has about the health benefits and problems of magnets was for me astounding. I have not seen this information anywhere else and I thought I knew a lot about health and magnets. So I highly recommend this book.

If after visiting the Oregon Vortex in Gold Hill, Oregon,you want to know more about this strange phenomonen, this is a good book to quench your thirst. Nick Nelson worked at the Oregon Vortex/House of Mystery for a year and has interesting anecdotes to share as well as his own personal theories about vortices in general. I drank it up in one evening and find his theories interesting and worth following up on. One chapter, the Motor in the Magnet, is particularly intriguing. The only other book about the Oregon Vortex that I know of is John Litster's, the scientist/developer of the property, who studied the area for thirty years and turned it into a tourist attraction. Unfortunately, he had all his scientific notes destroyed upon his death in 1959. The story goes that he thought the world wasn't ready for his conclusions. You might understand why after reading the last chapter in Nelson's book--it will give you goose bumps. Unfortunately, I have not found a whole lot of information, either on the internet or in libraries, about vortexes, and whether the strange affects are an illusion as some people think, or something more fascinating, this book is a good place to start putting the pieces of the puzzle into place. In contrast, Litster's thirty page booklet ("Notes and Data") that they sell at the attraction is difficult to follow and frankly, doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. I am so happy to discover that someone equally fascinated with this place is willing to speculate on the how, what and why's of it all.

Outstanding intuition, research and writing Nick.
This book proves what the dedicated teacher of New Thought and Mental Science Thomas Troward wrote a hundred years ago: 'Every advance in science consists in discovering new subtleties of connection in this magnificent universal order which already exists and only needs our recognition to bring it into practical use'.

When I read the earlier reviews I thought this was a sequel to the Memoirs of a Geisha, which is a great book. I don't see what I missed, what should have told me, so let me tell you directly: This is NOT a sequel, this is NOT a new book by Golden, it is Memoirs, but in GERMAN!!

Do not buy this book unless you read German; buy the Memoirs you will find elsewhere in Amazon. But if you do read German and are looking for a great novel, have at it.

I had no prior knowledge about Geisha before this book, and now I can't read enough about thier interesting lives and stories. Aurthur Golden is one of the best authors I have ever read.

Fantastic book. It was intriguing to read about the changes women had to go through and still do: beauty, virginity, puberty, womanhood... I finished this book in two days because of the emotion and description poured into this books writing. The metaphors and writing style were excellent. I felt like I knew the characters at the end of the book and found by self cheering for the little girl who grew up to hold her own, not only mentally but physically and emoptionally.

If you want a purebred, but not sure which one to get, make sure you read the books by Bruce Fogle. This book covers such things as basic commands, crate training, first aid, breeding and so much more. The book isn't long and I found it so helpful.

I found this book very helpful. It has graphs that have trainability, house trainability, etc. that compares them to different breeds. It is quite useful in the training section too. It also has a history on the dog, and just about everything you want to know about Goldens.

Whether you're considering getting a Golden or you already have one, this is a useful and fun book to read. It's informative, up-to-date, easy to understand and inexpensive. Definitly worthwhile.

This book is basicly the biography of many alchemist's from that period. Each alchemist featured starts with a brief bio of him and then the images of his engravings. After that is translations of the latin on the engravins and an inerpretation.

However, I must warn you that the translations from latin are very simple, they will say 'cook' when the word means 'cook by boiling down'. It is best to check any translations you wish to rely on. As for the authors interpretation's, that is strictly a matter of opinion.

This volume is easily the most complete and well organized collection of Alchemical images ever published. The author begins with an incredibly insightful explanation and history of both the origin and meaning of hieroglyphics, and concisely explicates how these engravings are a natural intellectual evolution of the original Egyptian concept of pictorial language, one much more adept for conveying immense knowledge than written verse. And he does not rely solely on his own voice for this: crucial passages from the most relevant philosophers and scholars throughout history punctuate his discourse frequently to give the reader the most thorough explanation possible. He then trails into a brief history of how these collections first became available from a few dedicated publishers until they blossomed into a popular Hermetic movement, one that was responsible for the majority of the images contained within this book. Curiously, he ends his introduction with an incredibly cryptic passage on the Quest for the Philosopher's Stone, rife with innuendo and subtle symbolism, an allusion which I am not fortunate enough to decipher.

The images themselves are presented chronologically, showing the original Latin, German, etc., prefaces with English translations immediately below. A short biography of both the author and circumstances surrounding the publication of their respective work is also listed faithfully, followed by the plates themselves in consecutive original order. At least a paragraph explaining the most obvious of the plate's symbolism provided in the form of footnotes is given as well. There is no detail that escapes the author's eye, and he specifically tells how they relate to Alchemical process, once again adding commentary from other learned minds where relevant. It is obvious that this was an intense labor on Mr. DeRola's part, a product of many years spent honing an incredible grasp of the craft which he has so competently brought to us.

What is also obvious from the author's elusive admission is that Alchemy is not solely a process for the transmutation of metals so much as it is a purification of one's soul. This book is not an end all definitive manual for such things. Despite the author's profound understanding of this philosophy, he does not eagerly impart unto us the deeper meaning of alchemy. He remains quite prudent, but not selfish; within the text he gives many clues about how to penetrate the surface of this transcendentalism. You'll find many references such as 'One would be wise to pay close attention to this part of the frame', or 'The learned man should look past the obvious theme of this symbol'. In essence, this work will provide the most comprehensive reference of Alchemical engravings available short of an expensive trip to Europe's most hallowed libraries. On a deeper level, Mr. DeRola lends a wise hand that may guide the more intuitive mind past tired folklore and into the realm that the most proficient Hermetic intellects strove to inhabit. An indispensable work, invaluably resourceful and seamlessly crafted.

If you are interested in alchemical iconography this book will not disappoint. Ninety-nine percent of the book contains reproductions of engravings from alchemical works published in the 17th century. Also they are not the teeny-tiny pictures you find in a lot of other books on the subject.

The softcover edition (Thames & Hudson) is printed in Slovenia on glossy paper. The hardcover editions (Thames & Hudson/George Braziller) are both printed in the German Democratic Republic on what appears to be acid-free cream-colored paper.

The reproductions look slightly better in the softcover edition printed in Slovenia. Perhaps because the glossy paper provides a higher contrast. Or it could be that it was just printed better. (I think the German Democratic Republic in 1988 could have been the former East Germany.)

The George Braziller hardcover just slightly edges out the Thames & Hudson hardcover. Although some people might say the quality of the reproductions look the same.

None of the reproductions (which are probably photolithography) can compare to the original metal plates. Just look at the detail in any 100 to 200 year old book and you will see what I'm talking about.

Be that as it may I highly recommend this book. This is an important compilation of Alchemical art. Normally you would have to purchase many books to acquire what is contained in this one. Buy it before its gone; before you have to purchase a beat-up used copy, or an expensive out-of-print hardcover.