I am new to ebooks and this was the first one I selected to read. Although I am not 110% comfortable with the format (I am sure I will be one day soon), the book itself, its content, plot and characters was simply wonderful. Ms Voght has created some very, very special characters in this book and one can't help but fall in love with Arthur Lyndered, Baron Sanvrain. In Susan, Lady Carwell, the author has given the hero the perfect heroine - she truly is his "other half" and how they overcome their circumstances and difficulties to be together is truly a triumph.

I was impressed by the author's refusal to glorify Arthur's war career - she lets him mock it and quantify it brilliantly. I have a huge interest in Wellington's Peninsular campaign and what the author has to say about it always rings true. Arthur's resulting disability is handled with grace and tact. How he reacts to it and the impact on his life is very realistic.

I hope very much to see a sequel to this novel. There were some very vague hints in the final pages that Charlotte, Susan's disappointing daughter, had yet to find her way in life and it would be very rewarding to see her develop, guided by her mother and new step-father.

A truly beautiful novel, well crafted, strongly written and highly recommended.

Marty Voght GOLDEN DEEDS AND LOVERS is a beautiful orchestrated novel. Its musical words will quickly absorb its way into the reader’s heart.

Arthur Lyndered, newly titled Baron Sanvrain, tragically loses his arm fighting in the war against Spain. Returning home, he readily accepts an invitation to the home of a childhood friend, Lady Susan Carwell. His intent is to win the hand of her lovely daughter, Charlotte. Charlotte unexpected, carefree nature quickly convinces Arthur his pursuit of marriage is useless. Miraculously, the comfort he seeks can only be found in Susan’s soothing touch. How can a man who is not complete in body or soul ever hope to compete against such a strong and powerful love?

Lady Susan Carwell, newly widowed, is convinced she will never find love like the one she shared with her former husband. She is shocked to realize her heart quickens whenever Arthur Lyndered is near. Keeping her feelings well contained; she is convinced she can never reveal her hearts longing. It would be unthinkable to have feelings for her daughters’ intended.

Arthur and Susan have both experienced unspeakable hardships, it is only fitting they experience a happy ending. The tender way in which Susan convinces Arthur to view his disability is very memorable. Overall, the book is a smooth and tender read, which will not only appeal to the Regency fan but also to any historical reader. I can easily see this book being made into a sequel or movie.

Of the many chess books I have read i still believe this book is the best ever. Chernev is probably one of the best chess authors ever and this book is his best in my opinion. He has a unique style in annotation that could make any game interesting, but these are the best! Twelve of the greatest chess players in history (as of about 1975) and their chess masterpieces are included, and Chernev studied over many books so as not to leave anything important out in his annotation. This not only shows the beauty in chess but is very instructional too! It also has a short bio of each of the great's and even some humorous anecdotes about some players. This book should be owned by every chess player, Novice to Master, Serious Student or Casual Player, it is a MUST for EVERYONE!

I have used this book as a study guide, and I found it very instructive and complete, Irving Chernev has a particular and delightful style to explain all the games, I reccomend it to any chess player.

I grew up on epic fantasy works, vividly picturing myself as the protagonists--the hero, the princess, the bard, all rolled up in one--and this story captivated and satisfied me. It held my attention after I was tired of overused plot twists and tired drama. It held my attention time and time again, through more car trips than I could count, and was in fact one of the most refreshing original fantasy story I had heard in a while. I love everything I've heard by O'Callahan, and this mythical story is by far my favorite.

This entrancing story about a strong young girl who overcomes all kinds of obstacles to prove that girl stuff can be very powerful was just the thing for my older daughter. My 10-year-old daughter is now searching high and low for the lost copy. Great story and very well told.

"An important contribution to our understanding of the Bay Area and its history.... An indispensable guide to this vital region."

"Here at last in a single volume is the interwoven story of the San Francisco Bay region.... Authoritative, readable, compact, the first wide-angle portrait of a vast and vigorous urban substate"

The beautiful Shirley Eaton has written an impressive, fascinating autobiography that tells you everything you ever wanted to know about her life and about the classic James Bond film, "Goldfinger." Miss Eaton played the "golden girl" who was suffocated to death by gold paint early in the film -- her playful scenes with Sean Connery are among the best in the whole series of Bond films, and the image of her covered in gold paint is one of the icons of '60s cinema (landing her on the cover of Life magazine in '64). Miss Eaton tells all the behind-the-scenes stories of that film, making this book a must-have for Bond fans. What's more, she chronicles her own life and long career in witty, intelligent fashion, proving herself to be not just a lovely, talented actress but an inspiration for others. Especially fun are her reviews of other actresses -- Miss Eaton's critiques are insightful and on the money. If you don't know much about Shirley Eaton, you should, and this book is the best way to see what she's really like.

Actress Shirley Eaton examines her career and film history from the 1950s-60s, blending her memoirs with an insider's examination of the changing film industry and its many complications. Chapters do more than provide reviews of Eaton's experiences in film; they consider changing images of glamour and stars, and provide insights on fellow actors. Black and white photos pepper this coverage.

The Golden Guru offers the reader ten spiritually-based principles for success, fulfillment, and personal wealth. Greg Roadifer's main character, Golden Guru Sophia Plato, teaches each of these ten principles to a class of students (with readers sort of "listening in") that is particularly effective in getting across strategies to unleash internal wealth through self-value, spirituality, giving, dreams, values, goals, intention, and action. The Golden Guru is enthusiastically recommended, insightful, thought-provoking, and inspiring reading for students of personal growth, personal finance, and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in articulate and compelling self-improvement advice.

Wealth building is a state of mind and a way of life.

This book reveals five internal wealth principles: Internal wealth, spiritual connection, giving & receiving, leverage with dreams, values & goals, and intention & action. Then it reveals four external wealth principles: The 10% rule, ownership-not loanership, education & responsibility and expense control. It concludes with your Golden Mission. The wise and spiritually-based principles of wealth accumulation are conveyed in the form of a story. For coverage, click on Table of Contents in the left-hand column of this page.

Greg Roadifer, MBA, is an author, speaker and training who has studied psychological, spiritual and personal financial growth for over 13 years. He is troubled by the 60% of Americans who are financially unhappy. This book is the first in his Golden Guru Book series.

As the (self-employed) author of 113 books (including revisions and foreign-language editions) and over 500 magazine articles, I recommend this book to anyone who needs to build wealth. DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com.

I just found out last week-end in Montreal that this book is available in French. The title is : "Le coeur d'or". So, I'm quite happy that I will be able to read it in my own language. =================== Je viens de découvrir la semaine dernière à Montréal que ce livre est maintenant offert en français ! Enfin ! C'est un excellent ouvrage sur la spiritualité pratique et applicable aujourd'hui, à notre époque moderne.

In this book, Harold Klemp, the modern leader of the ancient religion of Eckankar, reveals a secret key that opens many spiritual doors. To have a Golden Heart is to have a detached, unconditional love for all life. In order to go within and find yourself, or in order to find God, you must first open your Golden Heart to the world around you.

This book goes where I go. It's been to japan and remote parts of the Philippines. It's a small book that travels well, always ready to unload some inspiration. I've bought several copies for good friends. It's not one of those cheesey thought books ... This is some good, strong and direct eastern philosophy. Saionji-san writes in a clear very matter of fact style. Short paragraphs, an easy, yet deep, read. Everytime I pick it up I learn something new from the same words I've read over and over and over again. It's a life changer.

Although I have read quite a few books on New Thought or general Self Improvement over the years, I was very happy to find Masami Saionji's "Golden Key to Happiness" and the wonderfully helpful gems of wisdom collected in that small volume. As an example, in the chapter called "Between Parents and Children," I found the following message: "You were given a precious life in this world, with ties with your parents, brothers and sisters...You will never again be born in the same environment. The same family construction will never again be repeated. As long as you are given, in this life, this environment and these human relationships, it's important to wholeheartedly value them." As my own relationship with my siblings had not been as satisfactory as it could be, one of the factors being my degree of appreciating them, this particular point of view struck home and really moved me to a much better way of treating them and giving them my love and appreciation. It was an eye-opener for me. And there are many more such sentences in the book.

This fascinating book is packed with exciting text and brilliant color photos. You will discover the Army Parachute Team: The Golden Knights, what they do and how they do it. This book provides a history of the Team and of parachuting, describes their mission and maneuvers and then looks to the future. Web site URLs are provided for more information.

The Golden Knights, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, have both demonstration teams that perform at air shows and competition teams that win championships.

Ellen Hopkins also wrote The Thunderbirds: The U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron.

As a skydiver (1,200 jumps, D-454), pilot (SEL & gliders, hang gliders and paragliders),author and publisher of seven books on parachutes and skydiving, I recommend this book to young readers interested in aviation....

This fascinating book is packed with exciting text and brilliant color photos. You will discover the Army Parachute Team: The Golden Knights, what they do and how they do it. This book provides a history of the Team and of parachuting, describes their mission and maneuvers and then looks to the future. Web site URLs are provided for more information.

The Golden Knights, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, have both demonstration teams that perform at air shows and competition teams that win championships.

Ellen Hopkins also wrote The Thunderbirds: The U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron.

As a skydiver (1,200 jumps, D-454), pilot (SEL & gliders, hang gliders and paragliders),author and publisher of seven books on parachutes and skydiving, I recommend this book to young readers interested in avaiation...

I have never read a book so detailed in its contents about the history of humankind. I felt as if I was time traveling through each historical period of the great philosophers and learning of their spiritual teachings. Not only does the author describe history, but also speaks clearly about the future ahead for humankind as well. I highly recommend this book to people of all ages!

I was astonished by the contents of this book. It's more like revelations of the whole plan for the humankind on Earth along the time - past, present and future. I felt as if I was reading a volume from a huge library in higher dimensions, having access to information not available on Earth, where we took part on the process of making history unaware that everything has a purpose and mission. This book is definitely boundless. I loved to look down on Earth from a place where time seens to be more like a coil instead of a line and see how the history of philosophy in the Western world was unfold, from Hermes to Plato to Hegel to Rousseau. Then I was able to see how the Gods in the Eastern world created such a great picture. Finally, when I thought it was done, my trip was just starting - first class in a flight into the future, from the year 2.000 to 3.000 and onward. Astonishingly great!!! A must read to everyone who believes there is a purpose of being alive on Earth in this specific time. Philosophy, History and Time will never be the same after reading this volume. I also highly recommend "The Laws of the Sun" and "The Laws of Eternity" from the same author, which are the other two books of the trilogy.