Worth seeking out, warranting reprinting, this is a dense, substantial, but readible biography, less concerned with literary criticism than with the psychological dynamics and political realities of Tagore's creative life. Ultimately, it is about East and West, which is to say, about Tagore the globalist who sought integration of east and west, as contrasted with Gandhi, the nationalist. Tagore believed that the human condition was first of all cultural, Gandhi regarded it as first of all political. This is a comprehensive but penetrating study not only of Tagore, but of modern India.

One day I was visiting my friend, and he gave me this book to read. I always knew Tagore from my childhood, but this relevation was too captivating... I still wish I have the book wherever I see myriad flowers .... A must for a Tagore Fan.

I am in strong agreement with the Todd B. Vick's review (please do read that since I will only add to his review). Schoedinger presents a great selection of works, many of which are often ignored. One thing that Schoedinger does that I find extremely useful is that he (1) provides brief information about the author's biographical information - when possible; and (2) Gives a brief synopsis of what is to come in following the selection.

One brief criticism. Schoedinger lumps both ethics and the problem of evil into one big category. While it is true that they are related, there are other aspects about ethics that could have been emphasized: for instance, some selections dealing with natural law which are not touched in this book. As a result, it is good to supplement this work with the edited work from Aquinas called, *On Law, Morality, and Politics,* edited by William Baumgarth and Richard Regan. Nevertheless, Schoedinger's book is excellent and you should buy it if you want to begin familiarizing yourself with medeival thinkers.

This text is literally the most comprehensive Medieval Philosophy Text I have in my personal library. Schoedinger has put together a one of kind text which includes such Medieval philosophers as William of Auvergne, Solomon Ibn Gabirol, Levi ben Gerson, John of Paris, Matthew of Aquasparta, John of Salisbury, and so many more which are normally not included in the 'typical' collection of medieval compilations. Thus, this text not only covers the major philosophers (Augustine, Aquinas, Ockham, Scotus, Averroes, etc), but perhaps the lesser known scholars as well.

What is more, the topics included are quite exhaustive. Topics such as the existence of God, ethics and the problem of evil, God's foreknowledge and freewill, theology, political philosophy, knowledge and sensation, universals, logic, philosophy of language, and physics, are all included. So, as you can see all the bases, more or less, are covered from this particular period. Moreover, if you are into the study of metaphysics, you certainly should not ignore the writers/philosophers of the medieval period. If you did, you would not be quite as well rounded in your study of metaphysics. Therefore, here is an all-in-one text which exhaustively covers this particular time period and their writings.

Additional features, which add such nice dimensions to the text, include, introductions to each philosophers (historical background, setting in which they wrote, etc.), excellent footnotes and bibliography for one to branch out into other sources of study, and certain drawings and illustrations used in various places. What more can I say except that this is one of my more favorite general philosophical reference texts in my library. I highly recommend it - get it before it goes out of print!

I was truly affected by this book. Each of the authors are amazing in their credentials and in the message they give. For anyone struggling with unforgiveness, or for anyone who wants to avoid harboring grudges and grow spiritually in the process, this is a MUST read. You'll be blessed as I was.

This book consists of a series of reflections by experienced voices in the Christian community on forgiveness as part of the faith journey. The writers grapple with questions such as: What lessons and wisdom can you share about the personal struggle to forgive? Does forgiveness mean you forget? What is the relationship between forgiving and reconciling? Does forgiveness end resentment? How has forgiving led to deeper faith? What spiritual directions might you offer to others on the journey of faith who are struggling with forgiveness? Willian Abraham, Barbara Brown Taylor, Michael Collins, Jim Cotter, Joseph Coyne, Ray Davey, Margaret Hebblethwaite, Eric James, Monica Furlong, M. Basil Pennington, William Willimon, Roberta Bondi, Donald Shelby, Ronald Swisher, James Wall, Brendan Walsh and Halbert Weidner offer lessons of wisdom about forgiveness as people of faith. Includes a Study Guide.

This is a very concise and thought provoking book. Dr. Andrews addresses issues that are still challenging us today while at the same time, giving the reader an excellent historical guide with fascinating information not only about the events and sites of this exciting part of our Country's history, but also by giving us glimpses of the part played by many diverse people (which, unfortunely, is not fully explored in most of our American history textbooks). The introductory section "Modern Myths and Revolutionary Realisties"and "Prelude to the American Revolution" sets the stage for what follows--a truly readable introductory history/guide book about the area! Of special interest to this reader were the sources listed at the end of every chapter as well as the chapter explaining some of origins of Colonial idioms still in use: "skin flint", "mind your P's and Q's", "pot luck". This book is a winner and deserves to be in everyone's bookcase or back pocket to be read and used and savored and given as gifts.

Joseph Andrews' Revolutionary Boston, Lexington & Concord: The Shots Heard Round the World! offers the unusual combination of being a quick read yet containing factual, compelling information. The author has done his homework on this one. The content is succinctly written and contains many interesting anecdotes, actual quotes from the patriots and British, little known facts and myths that all add up to a little jewel of a book. If you are traveling to the Boston area or just want to bone up on this most historic area, without reading tomes of history, this book is for you.

What do Elton John and The Jacksonville Garden Club in Florida have in common?

They both like plants and Rosemary Verey's Garden Designs. This book contains more than 25 of her designs.

From knots to plots and every size in between, Rosemary Verey has created a garden for it. Each garden design is accompanied by color photos, plant listings and descriptions as well as a watercolor layout. What I really like about the book is how many of the plants are herbs. Herbs are such a natural choice for the landscape because they bring life and use to the garden. I particularly liked her Outdoor Dining Room Garden. In a small space, she was able to create a relaxing atmosphere capable of hosting leisurely lunches or sumptuous suppers both enhanced by the wonders of plants.

Rosemary Verey successfully explains years of gardening experience in yet another beautifully illustrated and informative book. She includes site photos, watercolor plans, and detailed but not overly exhaustive explanations and descriptions to both enchant and educate the reader. Verey's many gardens include projects of various sizes, styles, and intentions presented like a relaxing yet stimulating informal discussion. The author makes it easy to appreciate a myriad of garden design concepts including site issues, scale, and balance and she discusses her experience on the 'how and why' of color, texture, placement, flowering sequence, etc. I find myself browsing this book over and over, yet it always remains fresh with always more to appreciate and learn.

Somewhere, in the back of our minds, we each harbor fond memories of fairy tales and happily ever after storybook endings. The magic of chivalry and Prince Charmings filled many a little girl's dreams with wedding day fantasies, while little boys thrilled to the possibility of being that daring young hero who thwarts the sinister villain and saves his kingdom. And yes, wouldn't it be nice if we could return, just for a moment, to those carefree days of yore?
Andrew Verrett, grants us this wish with his new novel, "The Roses of Haye." Written in rhyming couplets, its metered verse flows with a lyrical quality reminiscent of Edgar Allen Poe and the beloved Mother Goose herself. Yet, "The Roses of Haye" has a decidedly grown-up flavor. At its very core, "The Roses of Haye" is a simple love story, where honesty triumphs over evil and the good guy finishes first! Harry and Gaye, Prince Gunter and Lynn, their stories will tap at your heart and bring tears to your eyes. A rare poetic gem that is sure to take you back to those feel good days of yesteryear.

Andrew Verrett's romantic, epic adventure is a wonderful read. You won't be able to put it done. This will make you enjoy poetry as you never have before.

Shigeo Shingo details the approach to improve unefficient equipments. The technical approach and the people change management are combined and explained in numerous convincing examples. This book is a must to anyone starting as manufacturing engineer (project, maintenance production ...)

Shigeo Shingo is truly one of the most under rated quality gurus out there. His methods and genius rank with Deming and Juran, but are much more easily applied. If you are interested in SMED, Constraint Management, Poka-Yoke or continuous improvement READ THIS BOOK

Written in the highly polished Augustan prose style of the period, this is a fine selection of essays from the pen of the great Scottish philosopher, historian and economist, David Hume. The essays range from aesthetics, commerce, history and ethics, which include such pieces as "The Epicurean", "The Stoic" and "The Sceptic" (Hume's own credo) all which are rather curiously positioned and excellently written guides to living. "Of the Immortality of the Soul" and "Of Suicide", two of Hume's most controversial essays touching on theological topics, are also included in this volume. Both succeeded, with their bold, original arguments, in outraging the British clergy, which helps us to understand why Hume decided to have them published posthumously.

This comparatively short book consists of extremely well-selected essays by the great Scottish philosopher and historian, on everything from public credit to delicacy of taste. Also included are the different classes of philosphers, including the class Hume falls under, The Sceptic (Hume's sp.). There is also an exceedingly interesting essay on the populousness of the world in ancient times. Apparently, the accepted notion at Hume's time was that there were hordes of people in ancient times and that our race has been dwindling ever since. Hume, on the other hand, proposes the radical notion that just the opposite is the case, and sets out to prove it quite handily.-Overall, the best introduction to one of my favorite writers that I've yet to read.

This book contains poems with a difference!
It's not like poems who'd read that are hard to understand and don't rhyme etc.
They make great sense, apply to everyone, and rhyme also!

I liked it a lot!

Self Expression was a great read. The depth of the writing is thrilling and amazing. It made me think about stuff I hadn't thought of in quite a while. Andrew seems to be able to touch people, different people, on a deep level. I look forward to reading more of his work.

Seven Wheels of Light

Review by Feather Forestwalker

Seven Wheels of Light starts out with a rippling, ascending harp effect that takes the listener to realms of utter joy, in the opening Introduction track. Harpist Joel Andrews has mastered the art of improvisation in this wondrous treat for the ears, combining his spiritual vocalizations with his musical gift to promote healing on all levels of living, hence the title "Seven Wheels of Light."

Throughout the entire CD / cassette, the listener is reminded of a ballet of sorts. Imagine the flight of birds in the wind, soaring and dancing in the way that only they can, dipping and gliding in the air as the strains of harp play, seemingly providing them with the music of their sky dance. This is the sensation I get when listening to the second track, called Chakra 1. Then suddenly, as the music tapers down and down, the birds spiral downward, only to begin again on the next track.

Or perhaps you envision the water dance of dolphins, playing alongside a boat, swimming with their majestic ease, through their element of the sea.

Real ballet dancers are more your idea of dancing? Okay, let's take a look at the ballerina as she pirouettes across the stage, into the arms of her waiting partner, then together they prance, spiral and bound as only experienced ballet dancers can do, all to the strains of this wonderful music.

Are fairies dancing their way into your mind? Can you almost see them hiding behind the misty trees in the forest, awaiting the dance of the elves?

The third track, Chakra 2, certainly brings to mind a cascading waterfall, and yet, we are traveling upward to the top of its source. In a sense, it invokes the Life Force of God; the Living Waters, if you will. The rain begins to pour down in a gentle sprinkling on the surface of the stream as it nears the end of its waterfall. Yet still, we are moving upward, deep into the mountainous regions of the spirit, traveling across chasms and snowy mountain peaks until we reach the clouds above.

In the fourth track, Chakra 4, we again see the soaring dances of birds, this time playing on the gentle thermals of a warm summer day, just after that light rain. As the glide, we look down and see the wavering flight of butterflies, alighting on flowers and dancing their mating dance. Flower to flower, one to the other, the butterflies dance and feed, mate and fly. The clouds that had broken before suddenly fill up the sky again. A light summer rain begins and we still move upwards. No longer looking back, we are enveloped in the clouds and reach a warm, soothing place where we can be comforted in our spirits. God is among us; He is singing His song to us as we fly to meet Him in the air.

On and on it goes, leaving the listener with his or her own inner sense of the spiritual, or perhaps with a sense of the utter beauty of this musical genius.

Of course, don't let me be your only guide to the musical gifts of this fine artist! Take a listen yourself! You will be amazed and pleased.

From the CD liner notes and reprinted by permission of the artist Hindu Yoga Masters identified seven energy centers in the body, naming them "chakras." Master harpist Joel Andrews has studied the music's effect on these wheels of energy for over 30 years. Here, he combines this knowledge with his gifts as a composer and performer to create a healing journey through the chakras. With his solo harp, Andrews weaves a rich tapestry of sound that will energize and balance your physical and spiritual bodies.

I purchased Seven Wheels Of Light last year in order to get a better understanding of Mr. Andrews' music so that I might be able to tell people exactly what he does. He is my boss and at the office we often received calls about his music. At that time, I had not yet heard his music, so purchasing Seven Wheels of Light gave me an opportunity to hear, first hand, exactly what the music of Joel Andrews is all about.

The first selections literally sent my heart and mind soaring with a feeling of total gladness. I had heard many harpists on tape before, but listening to Mr. Andrews strum his Golden Harp was something entirely new for me! While the other harpists focused on celtic or classical music, Mr. Andrews' improvisational CDs and tapes go beyond these rather complicated strains of music, taking the listener to realms of inner peace and joy. I wanted to dance. Then the second selection came on and I was taken through some very calming, soothing music.

I highly recommend this tape and CD for anyone who needs to calm their life stresses.

One day, while caring for a tiny baby that wouldn't stop crying, a friend got the brilliant idea of playing Seven Wheels of Light. Not only did the baby calm down, she seemed to enjoy the music and was gently soothed to sleep by the beautiful harp sounds.

Seven Wheels of Light can calm, sooth and lift one's spirit into realms of total inner peace and joy. I think anyone who hears it will agree when I saw that Joel Andrews is and exquisite musician.