I am the author of the two novels--Island of the Winds and Windswept (and working on the third of the Winds Trilogy now). This is to advise that we now have a distributor in the U.S.A. at least to my knowledge, for both the English original novels and those in Greek translation.

Cosmos Publishing P.O.Box 2255 RiverVale, N.J. 07675 phones 201 6643494 201 664-3402 mobile: 0932977156 greekbooks@worldnet.att.net

I read this book on my flight home from Chios -- how interesting to read about the Turkish/Chiotian conflict while recognizing the locations mentioned throughout. Athena Damis did a wonderful job with her character development and I couldn't wait to run out and read Windswept!

This book was exceptional. A riveting tale about the Turkish occupation of Greece. Never before has a book told such a story of how war divides a family. This book would be a best seller if it was marketed and promoted properly. The book will make you want to visit the beautiful island of Chios. Please do yourself a favor and buy this book.

This was a book that kept me guessing until the end. Nick Dallas was a very likable character and I loved returning to the 1950's. I am looking forward to the next Nick Dallas investigation.

Lavender Blue was a suspenseful, page turning book. The book is very descriptive and makes you feel like you are standing beside Nick Dallas. You will get caught up in the story but hang on for the ride; the book takes a couple of unexpected turns. There are enough clues to solve the crime, if you pick up on them. It also gives you a taste of the next book in the series. Enough to peak your interest and want to know what happened. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I only wish the books were longer.

This book entices you from the first page and begs you to finish reading it. It's a great murder mystery that leads you down the path of fortune and death. It's an easy read and can be read in 1-2 days. Great book for those of us who love to read but just can't find the time. This is the first of several for this author and I'm ready for the next one. I highly recommend this book!

Walt Garrison is a true cowboy who became a Cowboy. His wit is dry and his humor is natural. This is a great story about how Walt went from a tough as a boot rodeo cowboy to a hard nosed, not big enough, not fast enough Dallas Cowboy. Full of humor throughout. I rarely laugh out loud but this kind of humor got to me. If you remember Walt Garrison from the NFL or the Skoal commericals "Just a pinch between my cheek and gums" you'll be able to here his hard county accent when you read it which adds to the humor. If you can find this book...read it, you won't be disappointed.

I checked this book out from my local Libary and read it and my mom did the same. When the locker room was talked about I almost wish I was in there. It was a awsome book!

I have read this book quite a few times and it never gets old. It is the funniest sports book I have ever read and any old Cowboy Fan will feel the same way. Enjoy and great reading.

You don't have to be Texan to appreciate the latest and greatest edition of The Texas Almanac. The book is chock full of interesting information about the Texas Rangers (the law enforcement group, not Bush's former baseball team), as well as bits of trivia that make you wonder why George W. would ever want to leave the second largest state in the US.

The almanac also has plenty of helpful facts, such as the climate, weather disasters and population of each county in the Lone Star State.

This book is great for anybody, but is a must for every journalist and television news analyst who intends to interview the governor of Texas on his presidential bid.

What a find! From environmental information to history to state government, the Texas Almanac has it all. The book lists helpful information for natives and visitors, from the National Wildlife Refuges to facts on Texas tourism and the info on hunting and fishing licenses. Also available are little factoids, such as the the brief period in history that the Texas Capital was actually a steamboat and the history of oil in the Lone Star State. A must for anyone who wants to know more about the state!

Little Dallam County (pop 5891) has the highest per capita income in the state of Texas? San Antonio is the second largest city in Texas?, ahead of Dallas! These are the kind of facts you will readily find in the Millennium Edition of the 2000 - 2001 Texas Almanac. This edition features a concise history of the Texas Rangers, an improved layout of all 254 counties and the all important, "Texas Pronunciation Guide". If you are a glutton for minuet facts about Texas you will enjoy the Millennium Edition of the Texas Almanac.

Jan Johnson's book on contemplative prayer is one that I'll be rereading. It's not difficult reading, but this type of prayer is not something that you can just assimilate into your Christian walk without considerable thought and prayer. I really appreciated the author's honesty and her vulnerability. She definitely doesn't paint herself as being a person who has mastered this stuff - she is just another pilgrim on the journey, and indeed her points are more credible to me because she isn't perfect.

The book talks about what contemplative prayer is, what it looks like in someone's life, problems we might encounter - really practical stuff. She used personal anecdotes to illustrate her principles, and also quotes from many sources. I must say that I found the "notes" section at the end of each chapter fascinating. As a lover of Christian books, I'm fascinated by the books that an author refers to. And this book has the notes at the end of each chapter, instead of the all of them being at the end of the book. They're more accessible this way, I think.

I especially appreciated Jan's description of how we can practice a contemplative lifestyle in the busy-ness of life. She is quick to dispel the notion that contemplatives are locked away in a room somewhere, not living a normal life.

I own Jan Johnson's other books - "Enjoying the Presence of God", "Listening to God - Using Scripture as a Path to God's Presence", and "Living a Purposeful Life", and I look forward to reading those as well.

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i had long been wanting to know what is comtemplative prayer. I had read many books about it but they just confused me. Jan Johnson showed me what it really means to pray contemplatively. She also challenged me t oadot this kind of prayer in my daily life. I have done so and GOd has blessed me mightily since then.

Because I often feel too busy to even think, contemplation seems like a spiritual luxury I can't afford. Jan Johnson shows me otherwise. When the Soul Listens is about contemplation for the rest of us; it's about developing simplicity of soul and receptivity of spirit in the busy world we live in. It's a "how to" without condescension because Ms. Johnson takes us along on her spiritual journey and her exploration of the other side of prayer - listening. This journey goes beyond platitudes and cliches into authentic Christianity. I appreciated the careful research, thorough documentation, yet comfortable conversational style. Jan Johnson says her purpose "is to help you learn how to meet with God in life transforming encounters in which your heart comes to rest in His presence." Everything in the book focuses on this purpose in an understandable and inspiring way.

This book was an awesome read. Many interesting short stories about lots of MY childhood heroes. The book took me back in time and also let me catch up on what has happened to so many of the players I grew up with. The successes and failures, the happy stories and the sad. Stories from Hollywood Henderson, Mike Clark, Harvey Martin, Ralph Neely, Roger Staubach, and many more. It is a MUST read for any fan of the Dallas Cowboys!!

This has to be the best biological collection of any sports team ever! My father, my brother, my friend, my mother and I - we all thoroughly enjoyed this book. My family often corresponds by way of sharing book reviews and this one quickly made it through the family. My father loved reliving all of his favorite players, my brother read it and loves debating with my father, my friend is just so happy that he can now understand the comparisons given during the telecasts of games today, but my mother and I had the most fun trying to quiz each other. Honestly, a great read for the sports enthusiasts and those crazy few in my family who want to discuss sports in anthropological terms.

This book takes you back through the good, bad and ugly days of Dallas Cowboy football. But its not really so much about football, its about the "after football" life of some of our favorite players of the past. Its hard to remember the names of most of the current players, but many of us long-time fans love to remember the good old days.
The author has provided a very informative and intriguing look at dozens of Dallas Cowboy players, some of them in the Ring of Honor, some of them more obscure. But each player has an interesting story to tell and the book is a very easy and enjoyable read. Not your typical sports book! I recommend it for both men and women readers.

I used this book last year when I visited Dallas/Fort Worth and I plan on using it again this year. Since I only make one week trips to see my family, I'm sure that I'll be using this book for several years to come! (Or until the next edition comes out!)

Have used book to find unique attractions in the DFW area. Has help find places we never would have uncovered without the aid of the book. Great resource!

In Animal Biology And Care, Sue Dallas (senior lecturer of animal care and a veterinary nurse section manager at Rodbaston College, Penkridge, Straffordshire, UK) provides a sound and comprehensive introduction on animal care that ranges from the basics of anatomy and physiology, to animal health and husbandry, to veterinary technician procedures. There are three distinct sections with clearly-defined chapters that enables Animal Biology And Care to serve both veterinary students and pet owners with an easy-to-use reference guide. The informative "reader friendly" text is enhanced with more than 150 illustrations and an appendix of medical terminology. Animal Biology And Care is a welcome and highly recommended addition to any personal, professional, academic, and community library collection.

In Animal Biology And Care, Sue Dallas provides a comprehensive introduction for animal care and pre-veterinary nursing students in basic animal biology and care, with particular attention to anatomy and physiology. Section 1 introduces the reader to basic animal cell and tissue structure, organ structures and systems. Section 2 focuses on animal health and husbandry, as well as the basic requirements for animal health, disease transfer, and the effect of micro-organisms on body systems. Section 3 covers the nursing procedures for an animal and includes an introduction to medical terminology. Offering a clear, "student friendly" text which is enhanced with more than 150 illustrations, Animal Biology And Care is highly recommended, basic, essential reading for anyone training or working in the field of animal care.

Hey Paul great book. Will you be writing a book as a follow up to your story in Readers Digest about the lost tribes. Pretty interesting stuff. If not, do you know of any books written on this subject. Also can you post your e-mail address I wish to inquire about purchasing a copy of the Photograph that was displayed on pages 110 & 111. I would like it large enough so that I may frame it. Best Regards C.A. Esposito

I wrote this book, so I think it is terrific.

I read the Turkish translation of The Book of Strangers twenty years ago. It was translated by the prominent poet Ýsmet Ozel and it was a great chance for the Turkish readers.It was an exciting experience for the westernised Turkish intelligentia to read this marvellous story of spritual as well as cultural oddysey written by a westerner. I think it would be as much interesting for all eastern and middle eastern readers living in the western countries or studying in American/British/German/French universities.

This work is a Sufi version of Hesse's Siddhartha. It's also a good story, and would hold the reader's interest even if he or she had no prior knowledge of Sufism. It's obviously a fictionalized version of the author's discovery of Sufism and Islam, and Dallas has written in such a way that the reader gets a true feeling of the seeker's contact with the mystical tradition of Sufism. A well-written, interesting, educational, and transforming book.