I compared this version to 3 other "modern" versions, including Hazelbaker's, and prefer this one. Other renderings all seemed to take significant liberties with the original text by either adding or removing material or, more often, by losing the charm of the original.

Written in a stone-cold jail cell above a river in 1670's England, Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" is one of the great classics of all time, offering penetrating, spiritual insights relevant to all. It's been translated into 120 languages and is, as C.S. Lewis put it, "... a book that has astonished the whole world." It has stood the test of time.

An allegorical depiction of the journey through life, for many generations it was an integral part of the education of America's youth, helping shape the character of the nation. To a great extent, we are still benefitting from the social inertia provided by the spiritual insight it provided. It is a book that takes on new relevance each time it is read (which should be at least once a year), as you mature.

The language of the original English has a charm, but the "wilt's", "wherefores", "canst thous" and "came not nighs" can be an obstacle to modern readers. Cheryl Ford has done an excellent job of rendering "Pilgrim's Progress" in modern English while remaining faithful to the original.

Ford includes Parts 1 and 2 (some renderings contain only Part 1) most of Bunyan's margin notes, has a general index, exhaustive scripture index and discussion questions.

For those that want the original language as Bunyan wrote it, there is ISBN 0-85151-259-3, a beautiful deluxe hardcover with etchings by Strang and text based on the 1895 edition of Nimmo.

This is the story of a pilgrim, who knows of the coming destruction that will destroy his city. None of his friends believe him, so he starts his journey to find a safe place. He meets people who help him along the way, but will he actually make it to his goal?

Buy this book and discover what this pilgrim goes through as he searches for a safe place.

While other books try to teach the selling process, this piece of art helps you understand all the issues underlying in a sales force area, it's administation, the relationship with pre and post sales areas and the way to succeed in a managing position. One of the best books I've read on this subject.

I teach in one of the finest schools of Mexico, MBA Marketing and Field Force management topics, and was really tired of looking for comprehensive, complete and reasonable readings that covers the most important areas of managing a Sales Force. Churchil is a must-have text for both, college and high level (superior / undergraduate) students, since it really takes you through every important aspect of the topic.

As a practicing Christian and as a doctoral student in religous studies, I have read and perused a number of modern volumes on Christian Spirituality and I must say that this one is simply the best modern text on the subject. Ford's extensive theological and biblical background informs every word yet every word is accessible and plainly spoken. (Very much resembles C.S. Lewis in content and style). Anyone who is serious about their Christian journey should read and savour this volume. If you dare, it will change your life.

Reading this book was like listening to a wise teacher in the Christian life.

Mary Darrah's book on Sr. Ignatia is an excellent historical document for all to read whether or not they are in recovery from alcohol or other drugs. This book is an accurate historical account of both the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous as well as the life of a compassionate yet tough woman.

This book is a must read for anyone interested in the truth about AA history. It is interesting, informative and enlightening.

Mitchell K. (Author of HOW IT WORKED, The Story of Clarence H. Snyder and the Early Days of Alcoholics Anonymous in Cleveland, Ohio)

In the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous, the recovery rate was about seventy five per cent. Today, the recovery rate is less than one per cent. In the early days of AA, 1935 to 1945, the founders of AA (Bill Wilson, Dr. Bob Smith and Sister Ignatia) operated under the concept that alcoholism was the indication of a spiritual illness. You first took away the alcohol, let the patient go through the withdrawal, and then they trained the alcoholic to be a spiritual person, both by learning to pray, (any religion would do) and then to pass your victory on to other suffering alcoholics. As AA grew, it began to be accepted in government run hospitals. And anything to do with the government has to have nothing to do with religion. So they began to treat alcoholics with psychiatry and downplayed the religious angle, hence the much lower recovery rate. Groups that use religion to treat alcoholics, like Teen Challenge, have an 80% recovery rate. When Sister Ignatia was helping to steer the recovery boat, along with Bill Wilson, Dr. Bob and the assent to Grace, recovery from alcoholism was possible for the first time on this planet. The other influence working against AA's religious methods was the birth, in the late 50's, of political correctness which fears surrender to religion (of ALL kinds) Reading this book about Sr. Ignatia has strenghthened my spirituality in AA. I just celebrated fourteen years sober.

John Katz is probably the most important automotive historian of this time. His books are methodically and painstakingly researched, and his writing style is engaging and enjoyable. If you car about cars, you need this book.

this book was beautifully researched and photographed. Covers t birds through 1990 inc. 35th ann. model

I have been deeply touched by this book. The story is great and the pictures are beautiful! Everyone should read this book reguardless of their age. Read and tell your friends about the important message of this book!

I really like this book and I have read it many times. It's my favorite! The pictures are fun and it helps me to understand people. Thank you to the author for writting such a great book, even my mom and dad said they learned something, and I thought they knew everything!

Blindness came upon me so quickly there wasn't time for gradual adjusment or to come to grip with my feeliings. I felt like I was crippled and helpless. The importance of physical perfection emphasized by the world now made me feel insecure. Blindness was more than a loss of vision, it was an attack upon my self image. Some things were too painful to talk about; the inability to see my child's face, my husband's good looks, my mother's smile, or even myself, made acceptance very difficult. I could no longer watch television, catch the writings on the billboards and signs, or read a book - it was a grievious adjustment. I could no longer stay in touch with the changing times, new hair styles, fachion and make-up trends. Changes in land scaping and building's went unnoticed. I could not see to catch peoples gestures, the nodding of their heads, the shrug of their shoulders, their posture, facial expressions or the look in the eye. Because of not being able to see these things, I felt like I was missing half of every conversation. I was standing still while around me the whole world was moving ahead.Devastated I sat and grieved for three weeks with tear's running down my face. I was no longer the same Marolyn. I thought different, I talked and walked differently. I had become a blinded personality listening to all the sounds around me, noticing smells and other things that gave me dirction. Before me was college, a career and marriage - life had crumbled at my feet.The time of grief and sorrow over the life I had lost was neccessary and healthy because tears cleanse the soul, ones mind and emotion's. As I sat in tears I realized that my life was God's gift to me and what I did with my life would be my gift back to God. At that moment, it wasn't a matter of whether I was blind or sighted. It was my life, and I wanted to be able to lay a life down at the feet of Jesus that would be worthy of his death for me on Calvary's Cross. Sitting in my dad's easy chair for the rest of my life wouldn't accomplish that. It was up to me to pick up the broken pieces. I knew I needed to get along with God so I could take my heavy burden to the Lord and leave it with Him.Soon after that I left for college, married a minister and became actively involved in the church ministries. Not knowing what my husband Acie and daughter Sharon looked like, we continued to ask God for deliverance from my blindnss. After thirteen difficult years, God miraculously gave sight to my blind eyes, Aug. 26th, l972.Dale Evans Rogers wrote: "THESE BLIND EYES IS A MUST... Marolyn Ford is a tremendous inspiration to all she meet, and she is LIVING PROOF of the power of Jesus Christ to restore that which is lost - and use that restoration to His glory".

book is about a 18 year old girl who loses sight regains sight at the age of 31 book tells how she lived with blindness through prayer her sight was restored

Our seminary has chosen this book as the main textbook in the advanced class on leadership. We have been using this for four years and are very pleased with it. It replaces the older text on Spiritual Leadership by Sanders.

A Book Review from Management Today

A Publication of the Australian Institute of Management July, 1998 Transforming Leadership-Second Edition Authored by Terry D. Anderson, Ph.D.

Boldly re-entering a market presently congested with leadership tomes, this new edition of the definitive executive and management self-development book stands well above the majority. An examination of how leadership development has a truly profound effect on the morale and performance of individuals, teams and organizations, this book has been written both as a text for students and educators, and a reference for managers, consultants, executive coaches and mentors, and aspiring executives. It is perhaps the only book of its kind that provides an overarching model for leadership development; or a guide for developing curriculum that targets-specifically and simultaneously-the means for creating the strongest influence on organizational and personal effectiveness.

The author's innovative conceptual contribution to the literature of leadership is his focus on how it is necessary to build a leadership organization before-and to an extent while-you move ahead into building a "learning organization". In this second edition he tackles this issue squarely with an emphasis on the importance of the role of executive and leader.

This is the best book available regarding the little-known and mysterious transient orcas. In addition to having a detail catolgue of each transient whale in B.C waters, the book analysis and discuss the distinct behaviour and hunting styles of the transients, which are completely different from the salmon-eating resident killer whales.

Futhermore, there are numerous rare and spectacualr photos showing transients launching into the air and attacking their preys. This shows why Killer Whales are called "killers". For while these whales do not attack or eat man, they are highly efficient predators, no marine mammal is safe from transient whales. Read this book and you will understand why.

This is the definitive source for information on the transient or mammal hunting race of killer whales of the U.S. Pacific Northwest. If you are serious about learning what there is to know about these fascinating superpredators-this is THE book to buy. I am a naturalist on a whale watch boat in the San Juan Islands and we use this book constantly to inform our guests about the "alter egos" of our salmon eating Resident Orcas. Fabulous pictures and incredible stories.

I love the works of Pesaresi being shown in this book. Although a photojournalist, Pesaresi shows in this collection of photographs, that he is capable of creating works of art that are so incredibly personal and beautiful.

Street photography is a subject that mainly is portrayed in black and white. Pesaresi's depiction of the world of the underground transportation done in color photography is really something quite special. The usage of colors don't simply become a decoration to the photographs. Instead, they strengthen the athmosphere being captured in the photographs themselves.

Very good work, is what everyone of us sees around and is not able to shoot. Every pic is a world of sensations, a description of the daily culture of the place. Pesaresi not only travels around the world, he gets into private worlds in public places.