A relic of the Satanic Panic days of the early 1990's, this book should be consigned to a museum and NEVER read by anyone who doesn't understand that it is obsolete, out-moded, disproven and utterly bogus. If you do read it, pay special attention to the sections wherein the author discloses her lengthy mental health history. That explains the rest of the foolishness.

My goal is to learn all I can about early childhood sexual abuse. My adult daughter is a survivor and starting her healing process. I bought Lynne's book to begin to learn about the trauma and horror of this type of abuse. The book is very well written, informative and a wonderful starting point in my attempt to understand my daughter's pain.

I don't give the book five stars because I feel the author's unresolved personal issues with her own mother comes across too strong. For some reason I felt that she was putting all non-abusive mothers in the same boat with her mother and that's just not true. Many of us truly were not aware of the abuse. However, keeping in mind who this book is written for -- the Survivors of Sexual Abuse, it's a fabulous book and a valuable reference as you journey through recovery with your loved one.

This book is soooooo helpful! Whenever I have a question about my past or want to understand how I feel I resort to this book! It has to be one of my favorite books about surviving. It's very cleary written and easy to read. I'm not one that likes to read a lot of "psychological talk," so this was a great read for me!

To those of you who think that Finney was such a great revivalist and preacher because he brought in so many "converts" should examine his theology carefully with the historic Protestant tradition. One will clearly recognize that he taught something that was contrary to the views expoused by the Reformers--Luther, Calvin, and even Arminius. Finney was a hyper-Arminian heretic who deceived many people with his false teachings. Finney essentially denied the cardinal doctrines of the Reformation like sola fide, sola gratia, sola Christus, etc. He advocated a man-centred soteriology that keeps people out of the Kingdom. Avoid this book and others written by hyper-Arminians like Dan Corner. Just because something "works" doesn't mean it is Biblical.

Some of the reviewers below have obviously not read the book, but are typical "anti-Finney" persons whose aim is to lower the book's rating by giving it one star. They believe Finney is a heretic and will denounce what they have not read just because it's written by Charles Finney.

That being said, when I first read the "Revival Lectures" it completely changed my life. Finney's presentation of the gospel is so much more challenging than the standard 20th/21st century version. This book transformed a generation in the 1800s. It also touched countless lives in the 20th century. (For example, the singer Keith Green was converted by reading this book.)

All this being said, I do not recommend this "modernized" version of the Revival Lectures. Their goal was to make the book easier to read (not that it was that hard to begin with). The language is far too "chatty" and loses all of Finney's style. It also outright changed the meaning of many sentences when you compare this book with the original-language edition. They took a great book and made it mediocre.

The book is also available from several websites in html or pdf form for free (in the original 1800s languge), and I know of two efforts to publish it in book form that will happen in 2003 (one in the original language, one a more conservative and faithful update). Best wait for those if you're looking to buy this classic in book form.

There are many good christian biographies and many good christian books written on many subjects, but I have yet to find a single one that even comes close to the "Lectures on Revival" concerning having personal revival. A fantastic "how to" book, it is unparalleled. Though written about 150 years ago, the methods in this book are timeless and do work. I have seen it myself on a smaller scale when his principles (which are bible principles) are followed. Think what would happen if one or two of us really yielded ourselves to God as he did. We COULD have sweeping revival today. If you still have any doubts, read the "Autobiography of Charles Finney" and see for yourself that over and over again he used the same biblical methods mentioned in this book and achieved the same biblical results. The autobiography makes this book even more believable. The books go together. It has been noted, (not by him), that 85% of his converts were still living for God 7 years after conversion. Compare that with 1% today. Who's wrong? You be the judge. I challenge you to read the book and don't criticize his theology until you do. As one preacher friend told me, "They criticize his theology, but they can't match his power!"

It is true that Charles Finney was labeled a heretic even before his death. His holiness stance and doctrine on human depravity caught many people off gaurd. But what happened in the case of Finney has happen to many others as well, including Arminius, Wesley, and Fletcher. In fact, during the 1700 and 1800's Reformed theology was so well received that if anyone disagreed with it, they were labeled heretics and persecuted, sometimes to the point of death. These un-Christian acts could never line up with Scripture, which led many to question those of the Reform position as to why they would tolerate such evil acts toward their fellow man. This, in turn, led to a re-examination of Reformed theology and those who taught it, which is still on-going even today.

Understandably, many die-hard Calvinist are hell-bent on trying to hold on to their position in an age where Calvinism is slowing dying. But what is amazing is that they are either ignorant or just ignoring today's Calvinist scholarship altogether, and are continuing to live in the past. It is true that Charles Finney did not hold to a "sin nature" that was transferred from one human to the next. This was one of the main reasons he has been labeled a heretic. Nevertheless, current Calvinistic scholarship has started coming to some similar conclusions regarding "sin nature" on their own. This is even being taught in some calvinistic seminaries. One example of this is at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Douglas Moo, professor of New Testament and Theology, (who by the way is a 5-point calvinist) has question the historical teaching on "sin nature" in his Romans Commentary (New International Commentary, pp.316-329). He states, among other things, that original sin may be an "offense to reason" (check it out for yourselves). This is just one example of many.

The point here is that too many are too eager just to use the label "heretic" whenever it disagrees with what they believe or have been taught. Charles Finney's Systematic Theology is dynamic and very challenging, especially for Calvinist's. Nonetheless, it remains a classic in Christian theology. If one would take the time to read it and compare it to Scripture and current Scholarship (in and outside Reformed circles), one would see that there is more truth here than meets the eye. God's Spirit must lead in truth, not man's current understanding of theology. I highly recommend this book, not because I agree with everyting in it, but because it will truly cause a person to "make their calling and election sure." We are to "work out our salvation with fear and trembling" and Finney's Systematic Theology helps one to do just that. There will always be those who will dismiss Finney just because of what history has said about him, but history is proving Finney less of a heretic year after year. Don't judge a book by it's cover.

With love and respect for all...

In reading through this book, I experienced a range of emotions. At first, I was confused because Finney spends an enormous amount of time building up a "toolbox" of principles that is not immediately apparent where he is going. Components of this toolbox you will have never encountered before and will sound very strange. Thus the first 1/4-1/3 of the book left me unsatisfied and to be honest, I almost stopped reading the book. But then, everything began to come together and I could see how incredibly powerful this toolbox that he developed was. He essentially formulates Christianity, in the tradtion of Jonathan Edwards, using a moral government framework, where loving God and loving our neighbor is the "law of love" that is required of all moral agents.

That probably sounds very abstract, but it will absolutely blow you away. During some parts of the book, I was nearly crying because I saw for the first time how deficient my previous understanding of Christianity was. This book ultimately completely transformed my walk and understanding of the Bible.

The book is very honest, and very well crafted. Unlike most Systematic Theologies, it reads like a fireball of reason.

I wish that everyone, both admirers and critics of Finney, would read this book in its entirety. Do not get discouraged in the first part, just be patient. It really will revolutionize your understanding of the gospel.

The most thorough and authoritative discussion I have ever seen. Though probably not for new christians as his language is very deep and legal sounding. Remember, Finney was a lawyer before his conversion. For those who know their bibles at all, this book will answer many questions and shed light on many "false" doctrines being shoved down peoples' throats in our churches today. These false doctrines dilute the effectiveness of the ministry and quench the fires of revival. It is no wonder that there is little true revival today. For anyone truly interested in revival (new christians included) let me recommend Finney's "Lectures on Revival" to learn how to have personal revival, then his "Autobiography of Charles Finney" to see real life examples of what happens when his theology is preached, and then return to this book, which is a must read after you understand the others. A word for those of you who criticize his theology: I wonder if any of you have truly read his works with an open mind (if at all), and whether you have the spiritual insight to realize that what you are preaching is NOT WORKING. Look at America today. Let's wake up and smell the coffee. God did not give us a powerless bible, for the gospel is "the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth", Rom. 1:16.
Notice "to EVERYONE that BELIEVETH". Note 1) it was to everyone that believed and not just to those chosen, and 2) they believed, they didn't just sit and wait for God to come their way. As I quoted in other reviews, one preacher said, "They criticize his theology, but they can't match his power." Please just read the book.

I liked this Book!!! It wasnt the best book ever write but it was good!!! It kinda shows me that there is hope... and the i can go out into world unprepared and i can probably make it!!! it is a good book i would suggest it to anyone and/or everyone!!!

Gillian is a good book. This book is about a girl who moves away from home. This story takes place in Canada at a camp in both summer and winter. The ending of the story is so exciting, Gillian gets engaged. Everything becomes all so wonderfull for Gillian all because she moved to the camp. I would recommend this book to anyone!

This is a very good book. It has very sad, happy, and funny parts. The story is about girl atthe age about 16-18. She trys to find a job. Then she finds one at a montain, its a camp. She works at the kitchen. To find more read the wonderful book. Thank you.

After two full semesters with this book (and looking to start a third with it), I feel that the book is lacking in thoroughness and detail. This book is thinner than other calculus books I've seen, which may be appealing to calc I students but is detrimental for those going further. Some of the techniques shown in the book are very thorough and are described in a step-by-step manner. Other techniques are covered way too quickly in order for you to see exactly what is happening. The homework problems at the end of each section are too few to be of any real help. When you do a couple of problems and feel like you might know what is going on, they move on and give you problems that refer to another part of that section. I also bought the student solutions manual hoping that it would help unravel some of the mystery that is calculus. But again I was disappointed. The same lack of thoroughness pervades the manual; some answers are shown step-by-step while other answers skip steps, change forms, are worked and then changed back. Both the textbook and manual make assumptions about what the reader knows and/or how the reader might be trying to tackle the problem. If you have to use this book then I highly suggest getting REA'S Calculus Problem Solver. It was more helpful at times than the textbook!

I have used this book for two semesters of calculus (and starting my third semester) and feel that it is sorely lacking in content! While the book is rather thin and therefore probably more appealling to the calculus I student, this will certainly lead to problems for those going further with this book. It is lacking in complete explanations of certain techniques. Although in all fairness it also does a good job of explaining other techniques. The homework problems at the end of each section are far too few to get a good feel for the technique being taught. After doing a couple of problems and getting a feel for what is happening, the book moves on to problems for another technique, leaving you wondering if you were doing it exactly right. The examples shown in the section to illustrate a technique can be confusing because they are not always shown in step-by-step form with the authors making assumptions about what the reader knows and/or how the reader would attack the problem. I used the student solutions manual to try to help unravel some of the mystery, but was also disappointed. It breaks down some of the answers completely so you can see what is happening and on other problems it again will skip steps and change the form of the answer making certain assumptions about how the reader is tackling the problem. If you have to use this book the I highly suggest getting the REA's Calculus Problem Solver to supplement the book. For some chapters it was more useful than the textbook!

It's actually a rather good book. My high school class just covered this book from top to bottom this year and has prepared us for the AP test quite well. The lowest score on our practice tests is a 4. The rest of the class get's 4's or 5's. Our teacher is good, admittedly, but the book has also been detrimental to our success.

The topics are logical and concise, though the book does sometimes wander on certain topics to unrelated applications and whatnot. Though not the most comprehensive, it is a good book.

This is a narrative of the California's Great Central Valley, told by multiple characters; not always as protaganist. It covers a fairly loose spectrum of time but is primarily anchored in the Depression Era & ends with WW II European campaign coverage. The ending is all at once shocking, sad, hopeful & poignant.

As a longtime resident of the San Joaquin Valley and acquaintance of one family portrayed I was impressed by Finney's capture of the time. He brought the everyday occurrences vividly to life. The Italian food, the process of chrysanthemum culture,and the experiences of the Italian and the Japanese young men in World War II were a rewarding reading experience.

Also worthwhile reading by this author: Words of My Roaring, civilians in wartime San Bruno.

If you've never read a novel or story by Ernest Finney, do yourself a favor. Tune in: You won't go wrong by starting with California time (or The Lady With the Alligator Purse). This book is a moving and totally compelling read. I've been a big fan of Ernest Finney since the first book of his I picked up (Winterchill). I've read them all and this is his best yet. He is a superb storyteller and his characters stay with you for a long time. I like his sense of humor and his clean, effortless style of prose.

I grew up and still live in the Big Valley where this story takes place and Finney cleverly captures the spirit of the valley's unique mix of cultures. He does this by lovingly weaving his characters through each other's lives and times. We see several different immigrant families struggle through school and adolescence, grow up, fall in love, have their lives turned upside down by World War II, and . . . I can't wait for the follow up novel. I want to know what else happens to Julian (you'll love this guy even if you're not Italian) and Hortense and Reiko and the rest. I hated for this book to end.

I bought this book assuming it was the solution guide to the Alternate Edition book (since Amazon.com had it listed as the solutions manual for the Alternate Edition) but it is completely different problems. This is to accompany ONLY the 10th Edition.

The solutions manual is helpful IF you already know what you are doing for the most part. The explanations are sometimes step-by-step, but many of them are not. This manual does not "hold your hand" like some of the others that I've had experience with.

I would still recommend purchasing this book because of its low price.

IS THERE AN ANSWER BOOK for the EVEN NUMBERED PROBLEMS? I need help with the EXPLORATIONS problems.
- Yi Sun

I RECENTLY TRIED TO 'GET THROUGH' VOLUME 1 OF LAWRENCES SHORT STORIES. I LOVE HIS WRITING. IT'S BEAUTIFUL AND FILLED WITH WILD SENSUAL IMAGES. HOWEVER, WHEN I FINISH EACH STORY, I WONDER: SO WHAT??? WHAT WAS THAT ALL ABOUT??? EACH STORY SEEMS TO BE SIMPLY A SLICE OF LIFE, MANY DEALING WITH MAN/WOMAN RELATIONSHIPS. BUT AT THE END OF EACH, I DID NOT FEEL THAT I HAD LEARNED OR GAINED ANYTHING FROM THE READING. ALSO, MOST DID NOT HOLD MY ATTENTION - EXCEPT FOR THE BEAUTIFUL USE OF LANGUAGE AND SENSE IMAGERY.

Honestly, I've never been an avid reader of DH Lawrence. This is not to say, I dislike him as a writer. Not true. The literature that I have read by him, most I've found interesting and good. It had been a while since I read any DH, until I picked up SELECTED SHORT STORIES. I picked it up primarily for the story "The Prussian Officer." I wasn't disappointed with the short story at all. It's quite a homoerotic story about a Captain and his subordinate, telling of DH and his other work in many ways. The story is compelling, yet tragic, which I liked. The other stories that followed didn't quite compare. I found the other's dry and verbose (especially "Daughters of the Vicar"). I'd recommend this collection just for the "The Prussian Officer."

D.H. Lawrence was a superb short story writer, and The Rocking Horse Winner is perhaps one of the greatest short stories ever written. The only other short story that is its equal is The Bet by Anton Chekhov. I would say more but that would be spoiling it for you. Let it suffice to say that Lawrence is now a much overlooked writer, however, his message of how modern industry is destroying all that is vital and natural in mankind is as poignant today as when he first wrote about it almost 100 years ago! So what's new?

I've had the 'pleasure' of experiencing numerous calculus texts over the years - starting in high school in 1987 and until now (mutlivariable calculus) and, as a math major, I'm sure I'll get to see a few more. I witnessed the growth in the use of graphing calculators and Computer Algebra Systems (CAS - MathCAD, Mathematica, Maple). Thomas' Calculus makes good use of CAS applications and even includes a CD with some 'good stuff'. But it left out all the historical text from the book, expecting the student to find it on the web. Personally, I enjoy reading about the development of mathematics in-line with the presented material and knocked off a star accordingly. The second star I took off was because the reference materials in the front and back of the book are not as helpful as they had been in other texts I've used.

I've used this text to teach myself calculus, basically reading the text cover-to-cover and doing about half the exercises. I've found it fairly easy going - the text is well written and contains enough worked examples that you can do most exercises without too much trouble. I would advise against spending money on the Student's Solution Manuals (Sharf/Weir) though - these do not contain enough detail to be of much help with the exercises that you get stuck with.

This book is the best calculus book I ever had in my possession. It is very detailed and it also gives you lots of examples. There are also a lot of problems that you can work on for practice followed by the odd answers at the back of the book. This book can take you from calculus I & II to Multivariable Calculus. I think that this book should be recommended to anyone taking calculus in college.

If you have read Time And Again, you will be extremely disappointed with this sequel. In the first book, Si Morley traveled into the past and there were long passages discribing a long gone New York City that were well written and absorbing. Jack Finney tries to duplicate that by again sending Si back and all it comes off as is long winded and boring: an excruciatingly boring buildup just so Finney can introduce Al Jolson; page upon page of boring descriptions of vaudeville, clothing, architecture and early flight are other examples. If I did not know better, I would say that the kernel of this book (returning to the past to prevent WW I) was originally lopped off Time And Again in order to shorten that book and Jack Finney decided to expand it into full book length just to make a fast buck. He would have been better off re-issuing an expanded, "uncut" Time And Again rather than putting out this drivel.

Time and Again was good because if you accepted the single premise, that one could be self-hypnotized into going into the past, the rest followed logically.

Here, the reader is called upon to suspend his disbelief almost continuously. That the seemingly airtight way Time and Again was ended could be reversed, for example. That Morley, given being sent to 1912 to prevent World War I and save his son, would not instead look up his 1912 self (surely still alive and not yet sixty) or at least Julia, and have them find a way to save his (their?) son. That would be an insurance policy in case Si failed in his mission, and Si is bright and curious enough to come up with this or a similar scheme--after all, it is not unlike the plot resolution to Time and Again.

Even though Finney was dying as this was published, I still have the feeling that the book is a setup for a never-written third book of a trilogy. The final chapter seems unresolved. Possibly, it was due to Finney's illness. But he was a great, if underrated writer--but this could have been better. Maybe he was writing to augment his estate.

I also feel that there is an excess of detail, that Finney is sort of showing off with the level of his knowledge (or research) about the past. Take the play to which a chapter is devoted, or the dances, etc.

Just an offhand thought--isn't Si sort of wasting himself in the 1880s by working as an illustrator? Why isn't he trying to invent the zipper or writing Gone With The Wind or doing something else that will assure his and his family's financial security?

I reread both this novel, as well as, the original _Time and Again_, in order at the same time. I was amazed at how well the two books flowed into each other almost seamlessly. I noticed no lack on continuity or deterioration of narrative or style. Simply put, I loved the first book, and this sequel is every bit as good.
Of course, I might be biased here. Finney develops a theme that I've toyed with for years, namely, how much better the 20th century would have been for the vast majority of mankind if WWI never would have occurred. Think about it, no WWI means no Soviet Union, no Nazi Germany, no defacto American Empire.... Moreover, there most probably would have been no overriding pressure to develop an atomic bomb. Things would have flowed along much more orderly and civlized lines. For that matter, Palestine would still be under the firm control of the Ottoman Empire.
It is somewhat eerie to read the main characters discussing the first book. Several times I have been tempted to search Manhattan for a Beekey Bros. warehouse....
As for those that hold that it is totally unbelievable that the government could ever establish any thing as preposterous as The Project, well, I guess they never heard of a little military intelligence project called Project Stargate with a directive to develop mental techniques to transcend time and space. Of course back in 1970 when Finney wrote the first book there was no Project Stargate- or at least no public knowlege of it.