I always liked Bishop Sheen but this book in telling all about the life of Christ by quoting scripture and then elaborating on each quote is Bishop Sheen's, in my opinion, best and most important work. It explains the time and circumstances around each quote. This book has helped me realize more fully how much Our Lord suffered for me and how much he loves me. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to get closer to the Lord.

Fulton Sheen's book Life of Christ is a literary masterpiece. Sheen brilliantly navigates through the life of our Lord and highlights some of the more touching moments, while really bringing to life the moments that often get overlooked. Most importantly, this book will help you to nurture and inculcate a deeper and more profound love for Jesus Christ.

Sheen's treatment of Jesus' childhood is masterful. His narrations of Jesus' presentation in the Temple is so moving and spectacular that it will almost bring tears to your eyes. Sheen highlights that throughout Jesus' young life the cross was always looming over him and accompanying him wherever our Lord went.

Most of the book deals with Jesus' public ministry and Sheen does an excellent job of probing the gospel accounts for deeper spiritual insight. His constant references to the cross are always highlighted by His appeals to His resurrection and glory. Sheen illustrates how the apostles only wanted a bread king or a political Messiah, but never a suffering Messiah who was a sacrifice for our sins. It would be impossible for me to highlight all of the wonderful topics Sheen discusses in this book, but his treatment of Jesus' public ministry and his true reason for becoming a man are always highlighted throughout the book.

This book is perfect for anyone wishing to understand Jesus on a more intimate level, but it is also perfect of pastors and church leaders who wish to use this material for future lessons and sermons. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wished to know more about Jesus because when it comes to our redemption, Jesus is the only thing that truly matters.

This is the most complete and comprehensive theological study of the life of Jesus that I have ever read! It is undoubtedly one of the best works in a long time on this subject! It is easy to read, compelling and integrates all four cannonical Gospels (Matt, Mark, Luke, John) superbly. It is one of the best interpretations of Christ's life written! A true "Gospel" !

I love Edward Lear's story and James Marshall's illustrations are magical. I don't like the version with Jan Brett's illustrations. I've never liked Jan Brett's illustrations. I've spent hundreds of hours looking at children's books and I always pass over Jan Brett's books. Her illustrations just don't appeal to me. Her illustrations are distinctive and I can always recognize her work but I don't like them. There is just something missing--they don't have any life to them or something. I can't explain it. I have always loved James Marshall. His genius transcends understanding. His illustrations complement Ed Lear's beautiful tale perfectly.

A very good illustrated version of the classic poem- the pictures are beautiful with a distinctly exotic flavour, great for all ages!

This book is just so cool. Longing for a trip to the tropics? Read this version of the book to your little one and you can at least feel like you are there. The illustrations are really sweet. They have a lot of details so that kids kind find new things with each reading. My two-year old loves this book. It is a great twist on an old tale

Mr Fulton has written an excellent book on the Ruby programming language. It contains 478pp of body plus a few useful appendices, and covers a broad range of useful and interesting topics in a mature way, which is a great achievement considering the relative immaturity of Ruby documentation in English.

By assuming an intermediate knowledge of programming in general and basic knowledge of Ruby, the author is able to focus on breadth of subject matter rather than depth. This fact, and the task-based format of the book means that the curious reader will be immensely satisfied. It has a unique ability to make you productive with your current skill level, while also broadening your knowledge.

As noted, depth is sacrificed for breadth, and this is shown in the nature of the examples. They are frequently, as the author frankly admits, contrived. No matter, they demonstrate the appropriate point, and then move on. Experienced programmers will not suffer for this; inexperienced ones would be best advised to read another book first, but don't forget this one. Hopefully a "Ruby Cookbook" (similar to Perl's) will be published soon.

Interested readers will benefit greatly from looking at the Table of Contents, available through Amazon. "Ruby in Review" tells you all you need to know about the language, even if you thought you knew it all. "Simple Data Tasks" give you easy ways to perform all sorts of tricks with strings, regexes, numbers, times and dates. "Manipulating Structured Data" exposes Arrays and Hashes, and covers stacks, queues, trees and graphs as well. Extremely practical information, delivered at breakneck speed. "External Data Manipulation" tells you almost everything you want to know about files, pipes and object persistence. The brilliant chapter "OOP and Dynamicity in Ruby" leaves your head spinning as the wierd and wonderful capabilities of this language are demonstrated, blow by blow.

Following are four chapters on more specific subjects: GUIs, threads, system administration, and network/web programming. The first two would really benefit from some more interesting examples, but the last two again show just how easy it is to achieve things with Ruby.

"The Ruby Way" suffers from many typographical, formatting and even a few code errors, which is unfortunately what I expect from SAMS books. This would generally cause me to withhold a 5-star rating; however the unique achievement of producing such an interesting and useful book - being the first of its kind for Ruby - forces me to overlook this. It is simply too important to get this information out NOW.

It immediately gave my Ruby productivity an enormous boost, and was more fun to read than almost any other computer book. I hope Mr Fulton will write more books in future. He has obviously put in a huge effort for "The Ruby Way". It's a shame his publisher didn't reciprocate.

This book is a bit more advanced than the "Dave & Andy" book(Programming Ruby), but is well worth getting, whether as your first or second Ruby book. I has an amazing collection of simple but extremely useful "How to do (your common algorithm here)" pages that are a godsend to intermediate programmers like me. It also has a wealth of insight into advanced and esoteric language aspects. As a scientist, I really appreciated the author's objective and deep analysis of language topics. This is one of the best language books I've ever bought. If you're not comfortable reading about OO language topics, or if you're fairly new to computer languages in general, consider buying the "Programming Ruby" book as well, or instead. It's a more gentle introduction, and a great book, too.

The zippy stone works its magic. For the past few months i have been wanting to learn Ruby and when i browsed through this book in the book shop, i decided that i needn't wait any longer. Ever since then i have been reading this book in the subway, on my way to and forth from work. . I give this book 5 stars 'coz its an excellent tool for those entering the Ruby world. I am eagerly waiting for updates, cookbooks, pocket books and learning books.

I purchased this book to teach my Windows 95 class. I taught a class before with a different book and nobody in the class payed much attention. The first class I taught with this book everyone was excited. They looked through the book and they were ready to learn. I purchased two other books on Windows 95 and neither of them stood up to The Big Basics. I really enjoy using this book because of the Guided Tours it has. It lets everyone follow along without being lost. And when they take the book with them they will have a great study guide for home.

An excellent book for both the beginner and the experienced computer user. As a teacher using this book in the classroom, I found that the numerous illustrations combined with the clear step by step directions easily walked my students through the workings of Windows 95. I would call this book a definate must have for any computer user's library.

I teach Windows 95 at our college as well as consult with businesses. I recommend this book often to clients and students. It is one of the best manuals I've seen on Windows 95. It is not-threatening.

Great writing from a majorly gifted writer. This is one of the most exciting debuts I have ever come across. There is nothing better than relaxing into the prose of a writer (think Capote or Isherwood) who really gets it and can give it back. I'm deeply impressed.

As a mystery author with my first novel in its initial release and an educator who occasionally teaches short story writing within the California State University system, I want to praise John Fulton's RETRIBUTION. It is a collection of short stories with varied subject matter, diverse settings, and a variety of themes. While one repeatedly hears about how the art of short story writing has died, books like RETRIBUTION prove such statements are false. Short story writing is alive, well, and going strong. This book should be closely read by any individual searching for top-notch contemporary short stories.

Retribution is a beautifully written collection of stories. It has been a while since I have read such lucid prose. The title story is my favorite, but each has its own flavor and virtues. I hope there will be another book soon.

Fulton J Sheen is one of America's Best Known and loved Catholic Bishops in the 20th Century. Known mostly for his great oratory skills on his TV program "Life is Worth Living"

To say that the autobiography of Fulton J Sheen is a treasure would not be an understatement at all. All of Fulton Sheen's wit insight and warmth is in this book. Unlike autobiographies of other great orators Bishop Sheen's Autobiography carries all the emotion and humor of his speaches with out losing any appeal.

Among the many great insights in this book are Sheen on his autobiography: "Carlye was wrong in saying that 'there is no life of a man faithfully recorded'. Mine was! The ink used was blood, the parchment was skin the pen a spear. over eighty chapters make up the book, each for a year of my life. Though I pick it up every day it never reads the same. The more I lift my eyes from it's pages the more I feel the need of doing my own autobiography that all might see what I want them to see. But the more I fasten my gaze on it, the more I see that everything worthwhile in it was received as a gift from Heaven. Why then should I glory in it?"

Sheen on Communism "Communism also has a complete philosophy... If one starts with the wrong assumption and is logical from that point on , he will never get back to the road of truth. Communism is a religion ... That is why it appeals to those who are without faith and why Soviet Russia is today (WAS) regarded as the last hope of the western man who lives without God."

There are numours great Quotes and stories/antidotes in this book on subjects ranging from missionaries and conversions to reflections on various Popes, to teaching and Celibacy.

Treasure in clay is a great book written by one of the twentieth centurie's greatest Catholics

This is a charming book. If you've read other books by Archbishop Sheen, or remember his television lectures, then you must read "Treasure in Clay." And you needn't read the chapters in the order they were written. Depending on your mood, you might want to read "The Lighter Side," or the chapter about Our Lady, or "The Hour that Makes My Day" -- about his unwavering devotion to Eucharistic adoration. You might want to read about the Second Vatican Council, and the ebullient camaraderie that characterized the sessions (evidenced by some of the bishops playfully exchanging sacred limericks). You can read about Communism -- Sheen's chapter on this subject is a needed corrective to the historical lassitude that fails to convey the menace of this abominable ideology.

There are anecdotes about FDR and about Humphrey Bogart. There are stories of conversions which Sheen helped bring to fruition; there is the note that the octogenarian archbishop received from a boy of fi!ve or six: "I hop you have a happy Birthday, and I hop you will be Pop."

"Treasure in Clay" gives us laughter and devotion, humor and courage, poetry and the Cross, and a fine tribute to John Paul II, newly elected as this book was being written. There is much to treasure in "Treasure in Clay."

This is a wonderful book showing how a priest can live in the world, yet not become a "worldling". His sanctity is shown by his brilliant writing styling and his description of his life. Despite struggles of all kinds, Archbishop Sheen persevered, trying to fulfill God's Will in his life to the fullest. He is a very learned man, and a great apologist for those looking for information regarding Catholic apologetics. But one of the things that most amazed me about Sheen is his ability to love Jesus, and be able to find Him in the world and in sinners, trying his hardest to bring God into their life and thus, the world. If you're looking for an inspirational book for your parish priest, this would be a great selection, if he has not read it, because I'm sure this priest will one day become a Saint.

The joke in Los Angeles is 'I've never been to downtown Los Angeles'. This is book that tells all about the decentralization of LA. Unlike most cities in America, Los Angeles' decentralization is a product of the explained 'growth machine'. One of the most unique cities in America and possibly one of the most depressing. I would have given this book 5 stars but i award 5 stars to inspirational books. The politics of Los Angeles makes me want to curl into a ball and shove myself into a dark corner (no worries though, it's perpetually sunny here).

This book is a must read for anyone willing to expose themselves to the stories behind the stories of Los Angeles. The stories reveal the apathetic and self-centered nature of some Los Angeles citizens (who will never really admit they are from "Los Angeles"), and sets the stage for an entire change of mindset among Los Angelenos. This mindset is one that takes notice of the community, and the larger metropolis that communities make up. For a graduate city planning student as I, these stories help shape some basic values of mine regarding the nature of cities and communities. I strongly recommend this book.

Excellent and fascinating read for anyone interested in Los Angeles. The first 20 pages are worth the price of the book.

I love this book! It was the first book on organization I ever purchased, and I wouldn't be without it. It makes the awesome task of decluttering your entire home very manageable. The process is broken into easy steps, and once you get going, you can't believe you lived with clutter all your life prior to buying this book. I've read many other books, but this one is one of the best. I do have one caution. The first time I read the book, and went through the process, I followed every "rule." Basically, their motto is, "Get rid of everything you don't use, like, have room for, need or want." I got rid of binoculars (because I hadn't used them up to that point), a set of ivory dominoes (that I didn't know were ivory, until after I sold them,--because I didn't play dominoes), an antique 1 cent NYC parking meter (because it was my husbands before we got married, and we lived in a small apartment, and I had know emotional attachment to it, etc. So there are some things you keep, just because, even if you don't need them or think you don't have room.

This book was a huge help. They help you to look at EVERY area of your home. The book is laid out very simple and you can skip over the chapters that don't pertain to your own home. They did offer some advice that I don't agree with (I don't agree with getting rid of EVERYTHING) and the idea of hanging drawstring bags on the inside of every closet door?? (I think that sounds a little tacky.) But, other than that this book is a quick read, which is helpful so you can get started right away! I defintly recommend this book to anyone trying to get organized!

I've read many books on how to organize, how to declutter, etc. but have found none to be as straight forward and helpful as this one. The authors do not spend too much time trying to entertain, they teach. Perhaps there are many others out there who are not messy as much as they are overwhelmed with where to put stuff. This book helps!

That's the word for this book: "spendiferous". What more can you say about a super-empowered pig with values to boot! I read this book with my kids, and it lead to a thoughtful discussion about moral values. One of them was suspicious at first about creatures from outer space with moral tales to tell, but he's come to accept the pig and what he stands for: America, I'm proud of you!

I read this book here, and It made me squeal like a pig with delight at the madcap antics of Qunicy. He shur does make those kids seek the righteous path, and who better to know than a pig from outer space with supersonic and most excellent values!

I say "Buy it. Read it. Live it". Yepper!

The dog was cool (read the book!). This book is cool. The pig is ... well, a pig, albiet a very intelligent one. To heck with political correctness, here's a great, colorful, fun story that isn't afraid to demonstrate good values through actions. The story is quite good, and our kids love the illustrations. And for us, as parents, the best thing is that our kids see another example of judging right from wrong, how to act responsibly, why it's not okay to lie, and how to order a pizza from a cel-phone. Whimsical and funny, but more than just entertaining, reading this book is great learning for kids

I like Dr. Laura. She's a sassy Jewish radio personality who is fast becoming one of America's most trusted women.

When a friend gave me a book called Mornings with Fulton Sheen, the outspoken wit and mystic wisdom of a Catholic priest who died in 1979 reads as if written by Dr. Laura! In the early days of television, probably around the time of Dr.Laura's birth, Sheen was the most renowned clergyman in America. His friend, Milton Berle, was the best known comedian. The two giften men had competing Sunday night shows - friends and rivals for the hearts and minds of America.

Berle was known throughout the land as everybody's beloved Uncle Miltie. Sheen was featured on the covers of Time, Look, and Newsweek as "the greatest communicator of our time."

In ten simple steps, this small, elegant book reveals Sheen's ancient, absolutely fool-proof way to become the better persons we sometimes dream we might have been - or may yet become: spend one holy hour a day in Christian meditation.

Sheen scholar Beverly Coney Heirich uses a brief biblical history to show the essential difference between Christian meditation and Hindu meditation techniques such as Transcendental Meditation (TM), popularized by the Beatles at the height of their power.

According to this book, many meditation methods may produce some beneficial physical and emotional results; but only Christian meditation has power to deal with the fundamental discord that is the cause of human anguish.

In addition to simple steps for the beginning meditator, this book consists of Fulton J. Sheen's answers to many of life's hardest question.

That's where his salty wit and pithy wisdom reminded me of Dr. Laura on issues like sex education, suicide, beautiful women, depression, virtue, self esteem, commitment, health clubs, crooked politicians, and more.

Here's page 92, a page called EDUCATED GOODNESS: "Any system of education which fails to discipline the will also fails to train the character. Such teaching may succeed in making people into walking encyclopedias; it doesn't make them responsible citizens for a democracy.

"Education can never make a person better unless it teaches the true purpose of mankind -- and the difficulties that must be overcome to realize that purpose.

"Much education today is based on the Socratic error that ignorance of good is the cause of evil, and that all we need do to overcome evil is to give men information.

"If this were so, every educated man would be a good man, but we know this is not true."

Proverbs 28:2 "When the values of a nation crumble, everything crumbles, including its government; but with honest, wise, and godly leaders, there is stability."

At the bottom of each page, below a Jewish Proverb, the book has a place to write "My Secret Meditation."

Only 120 pages. A huge life-changer, if you care enough to try keeping a Holy Hour a day. No doubt about it.

I wasn't alive when Fulton Sheen was a big star on television, but after reading this book, I can see why he was so popular with people of all faiths or none. He was a wonderful story teller and that's what this book consists of mostly. Small stories, concrete examples that teach Truth and make it stick inside the head and change the way you look at people and circumstances in your life. People of all ages and of any faith ought to have this book on their bedside table. That's where mine is, and never mind if I spill a drop of coffee on it now and then. I don't think Fulton Sheen minds and neither does Jesus.

Before the wild-eyed, garrulous and hortatory evangelists typical of today's television was Bishop Fulton Sheen (1898-1979), a Catholic priest who offered low-key but compelling commentary on the pioneering video airwaves of the 1950s. He made the covers of Time, Life, and Look (as the greatest communicator of our time); President Eisenhower proclaimed hmself a fan.

Sheen, a former farm boy from Peoria, married the common touch to scholarly epiphany.

And he had a sense of humor.

Now comes "Mornings with Fulton Sheen:120 Holy Hour Readings" lovingly compiled by Beverly Coney Heirich (Servant Publications).

A sample in the bishop's typically pellucid prose: "One day a woman said to Father John Vianney, the Cure of Ars in France, 'My husband has not been to the sacraments or to Mass for years. He has been unfaithful, wicked, and unjust. He has just fallen from a bridge and was drowned - a double death of body of soul.'

The Cure answered: 'Madam, there is a short distance between the bridge and the water, and it is that distance which forbids you to judge.'"