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Beware of angels : deceptions in the last days
Published in Unknown Binding by Review and Herald Pub. ()
Author: Roger J. Morneau
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mostly a crock
mostly factual as to actual events of these horrid crimes. That is until the author starts trying to convince the reader that these women were actually deceived by angels. Those of you who choose this book for interest in the crimes themselves, will not be pleased. There is also a lot to this story left out by the author. He seemed to base his entire book on some fact, and mainly what the convicted criminals told him. Having some knowledge of these women and their crimes, I was very displeased with the direction of the book.

Would make a great movie!
A sad story about problems caused by misconceptions concerning angels and spirits. Although the author is not a very good writer, the story is spellbinding and would make a great movie.

a book all people need to read in these times
this book is a true account of a prayer group that was deceived by demons. they were true sincere christians that were visited by angels that told them they wre chosen of God, and all sorts of other things that stroked their ego. they figured that because these beings were beautiful and said they wre from God, that they MUST be from God. long story short, the demons little by little snuck in a little like mixed in a world of truth. kind of like giving a thirsty person a big glass of water with a little drop of cyanide until the person dies.

over a period od time the demons posing as angels from God told them that they had to steal from people who were demon possessed (which the demons called totaled) for the good of mankind. this went on and and the demons told them to do increasingly evil things until they eventually killed people. then they realized they wre being fooled by the demons.

the point is that the prayer group forgot the key thing the Bible says which is Isaiah 8:20 - To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. those angels went agaisnt God's word, but the peopel figured because the angels were real to them that they MUST be telling the truth. everything that seems godly, ISN'T. thats why its important to stay rooted and grounded in God's word. the first thing satan does is attck the Bible. once u dont have your sword u are defenseless agasint satan.

in today's world where u have people like John Edwards talkng to demons posing as loved ones, we need to stay rooted and grounded in the bible. the Bible tells us enver to talk to the dead (Leviticus 19:31; Leviticus 20:6; Deuteronomy 18:11; 2 Kings 21:6; 1 Samuel 28:3; Isaiah 8:19; to name a few). we need to know that the devil is out to decive us all. if he cant get u one way, he will get u another. remember everyone, satan is the FATHER of lies.

Thank God that as we abide in Him, love, and obey Him, we have nothing to fear. God has a covering over his children that protects even agasint the strongest strongholds of satan.

peace and God's blessings
Jobita
:-)

Extreme Odds: An Adam McCleet Mystery
Published in Hardcover by Kensington Pub Corp (December, 1998)
Author: Rick Hanson
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A cute story with some chuckles.
It's difficult to come into an established series and feel comfortable right from the get-go. In reading "Extreme Odds", I feel as though I'm missing out on the returning characters because I hadn't read any of the earlier adventures featuring Adam McCleet. Nevertheless, Mr. Hanson's book "Extreme Odds" was enjoyable.

We get to know our intrepid detective-turned-sculptor Adam McCleet very quickly. When we first meet up with him and his substitute father, Max Faverman, they are on their way to visit Max's son Buddy. Buddy is the mastermind behind the creation of a brand new country. The country of "Bob". Why would someone want to start their own country? And even more to the point, why name it Bob? You'll have to read this story to find out!

The country of Bob counts amongst its citizens: a paranoid-conspiracy-theory-believing Reverend, a radio vixen obsessed with Wayne Newton, a gorgeous organic farmer whose crops run towards the illegal, a Head of Security with a Napoleon complex the size of Oregon and a mysterious ninja pajama-clad man named Spanky who appears out of nowhere on a dazzling white horse.

Add to this a group of rather perturbed federal agents waiting outside the gates of Bob... a soon to open casino... several murders... an errant hydrogen bomb... and you get most of the main ingredients of "Extreme Odds".

There are some light hearted chuckles to be had throughout this tale. I won't say that it's a side-splittingly funny novel... it's just cute. A light read that I finished in one sitting.

Carl Hiaasen-like comedy/ adventure --I liked it.
Carl Hiaasen's books are so rare, someone finally came along and took advantage of his absence! While McFleet, Rick's detective-fall guy, bears a slight resemblance to Hiaasen's heroes, this good-natured romp is a quick, enjoyable read, sure to please, and may make Mr. Hiaasen think about coming out of retirement!

Offbeat mystery that sometimes works humorously well

Buddy Faverman, affectionately dubbed "The Putz" by his father Max, sells real estate in Oregon. However, this time Buddy insists he has purchased a country, Bob, in Eastern Oregon near the Idaho line. Former marine Adam McCleet wonders if his former school mate (two years his junior) has finally gone over the Cascades even as he drives Max to the "border" gate of Bob.

The duo is greeted by a security officer carrying an AK-47 and insisting that the two undesirables leave the area immediately. Before Adam can blink, he is arrested as a spy because it becomes known that he was a former Portland cop and supposedly worked on VP Quayle's security team (a lie that Adam had once fostered). Soon, Adam learns what Bob is al about. Buddy and his partners, local Native Americans, have seceded from the union in order to create a gambling oasis. However, when the Bank of Buddy is robbed, Adam is hired to solve the case of who would rob buddy bucks.

EXTREME ODDS, the fifth entry in the McCleet mystery series, tries to be a weird, Python like humorous tale. At times, this works extremely well, leaving readers laughing and upbeat over the characters' shenangians. However, just as often, the jocular efforts require Major Bowels and his hook to yank the jokester off the page. Conceptually, the novel is well designed and has an ironic twisting story line. However, the secondary characters are not fully developed, leaving their Youngman-like pace of a joke a line falling flat. Overall, this remains a unique, enjoyable series, but Rick Hanson's current effort drips with too much cream pie in the face.

Harriet Klausner

The Habit of Rivers
Published in Hardcover by The Lyons Press (01 March, 1994)
Author: Ted Leeson
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Too many metaphors, not enough fish.
I can't read this book. If you're going to write about fishing, write about it honestly and tell us why you love it, don't start out with a web of "points of fixity" "dim inferences" "sources of hidden significance". Hemingway once said if you know something truly, and write about it truly, it will represent all things. I can't give this book a fair review, because after just reading Robert Traver's yarns, the styloe of this one just irritates me.

Read it.
Mr. Leeson's book is about flyfishing, but it is not your typical flyfishing book. It is much more well-written and insightful than anything else written on the subject. Read it; you will not be disppointed.

Must reading for all flyfishers and naturalists
With the poetic delivery of Maclean, and the naturalist vision of Thoreau, Ted Leeson paints a beautiful,and sometimes comical, mosiac of fly fishing the Northwest. As I read this book I am reminded that the most noble and rewarding aspect of my sport is not the mere catching of fish, but it is the beautiful & mystical arena in which we are privileged to practice it.

The Insiders' Guide to the Oregon Coast--1st Edition
Published in Paperback by Globe Pequot Pr (July, 2000)
Authors: Lizann Dunegan, Rachel Drebeck, and Dave Johnson
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gawd awful
Don't waste your money on this book. The pictures are terrible as is the advise on what to see and where to go. The book's style and look is as if it were written forty years ago. You are better off using another source for your Oregon travel information.

Great book for those visiting the coast
I had a week to travel down the Oregon Coast and every where I went this book came in handy. It's nice to have recommended places to stay and things to do. The Intro. is a great read in itself. It is funny and entertaining. This book is packed full and I want to say "Bravo" to Falcon for producing books that make new comers to the coast feel at home. As an end note, the Index is AWESOME! I would highly recommend this book over all others I've seen about this area.

Complete and Concise
Finally, a comphrensive book about the Oregon Coast. This book has everything you could ever want plus MORE. It has detailed, information about bed and breakfasts as well as other coastal attractions. This book also has an in depth parks and recreation chapter that covers the entire coast. I found this book a great read about the history of the coast and also as a great reference for schools, newspapers and other media.

National Geographic Driving Guide to America, Pacific Northwest
Published in Paperback by National Geographic (01 March, 1998)
Author: Unknown Unknown
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National Geographic's Pacific Northwest Driving Guide
This book was disappointing. Although it boasts the, as always, lovely National Geographic photographs, the information and the writing are dated. It needs to be updated, at least.

The Guide for People on the Go
This guide is well structured, the chapters on the states are color-coded and make it easy to find trips for the state you're interested in. I liked the classification with stars for locations - the reader knows at a glance which trip offers a lot of "must-sees" and/or interesting places to visit. And because it is a National Geographic guide, it also features lots of beautiful photographs.

The guide is ideal for people who are on a schedule, and would still like to get the most out of a short trip. However, it does NOT offer tips on accomodation or restaurants. Although the appendix lists 800-numbers for hotel & motel chains, this isn't helpful when you plan to stay overnight in, let's say, Ritzville, WA, because there is no information which, if any hotels/motels are in that town.

People who are looking for in-depth travel information would be better off with another guide. But if you don't want to carry a heavy book around or spend hours reading up on your destination, and you're just looking for hands-on tips on where to go, I would recommend this guide.

The best pocket-guide to Alaska
Excellent maps , photos and facts. You do not need more details for plannin a trip to Alaska. Is really perfect.

Northwest Best Places: Restaurants, Lodgings, and Touring in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia (12th Ed)
Published in Paperback by Sasquatch Books (November, 1997)
Authors: Stephanie Irving and Kathryn Robinson
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Badly needs updating
Includes now defunct restaurants like Cafe Azul in McMinnville, OR (now moved to Portland); Heathman Grill, Avalon, Augustine's-- all closed. Review of Tina's doesn't remark on new building. Stellar new places like Macmenamins Hotel Oregon and Joel Palmer House not included. Spiffy new Heathman Lodge in Vamncouver, WA not included. OK, so the devil is in the details, but this is one OLD travel companion. Update it, or stop selling it.

New edition
We need a new edition of this - is there any information about a publication date?

New publication
I have a question, I have the 20th Anniversary Edition of Northwest Best Places, 1994-1995, is there going to be a 1999-2000 edition?

Make No Bones
Published in Hardcover by Mysterious Press (December, 1991)
Author: Aaron J. Elkins
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Funny But At Times Morbid
Gideon Oliver's wife Julie takes a more active role in this story set mostly in rural Oregon. The story has elements of a good Elkins book with another lesson in forensic anthropology. At times it is very funny and in spots is quite morbid. Although the proposed motive for the killings is unconvincing, Julie's enhanced role makes the reading worthwhile.

One exciting happening after an other!
After, the plot took shape, it was exciting and thrilling. There were interesting facts and good anthropological references.

Wonderful Book
I adore mysteries where a man has to figure out what happened with his head rather than his fists. Elkins is a remarkably talented and intelligent individual, and his books about the "Skeleton Dectetive" are charming and fascinating. A lot like how Sherlock Holmes or a Magician, Oliver seems able to pull amazing facts off of skeletons - and even after he explains how it's done, it's still pretty amazing. With Gideon, John, and Julie - who have become some of my favorite characters - there's more of the action for everyone. An Elkins mystery is always perfect for a rainy day.

Pacific Northwest Hiking : The Complete Guide to 1,000 of the Best Hikes in Washington and Oregon
Published in Paperback by Foghorn Pr (June, 1997)
Authors: Ron C. Judd, Dan A. Nelson, and Eliane Pepper
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General use guidebook
I have used this book several times since moving to Oregon four years ago and have been unpleasantly surprised on more than one occasion. Although it does provide a large scale review of hikes in the pacific northwest, it fails to give accurate and reliable directions. In locating trailheads, I have found the mileages listed to be off by more than a few miles. Additionally, I have found trail directions to be completely wrong. For example, in one Goat Rocks Wilderness Area hike, the book tells readers to "take a left at the fork in the trail," when the correct direction was to take a right at the fork. The book is a good starting point for learning about beautiful areas worth exploring, but I would never rely on it for planning a hiking trip. If you do decide to use this book, ALWAYS consult a map before your hike.

Good for a wide area
Width rather than depth.

A lot of good hikes, none of them really wrong, but directions are sometimes poor and there is a lack of detail.

It would be better if there was a weather guide - can we expect snow there in June for example?

The most annoying thing is although there are 1000 hikes, they are numbered from 1 in several sections, so it is hard to find e.g. Tiger Mountain, 74, by skimming through looking for 74.

Buy it (I have, and I borrowed it first) but buy more detailed books or hikers maps to guide you by.

Great comprehensive reference
A few people determined this book has "less detail" than other guidebooks for narrower areas. To quote my 7-year-old: Duh! Most guidebooks on our shelf cover 50 hikes, 100 at the most. This one has more than 1,000 in two states. Do the math. I think this guide is designed to be a far-reaching reference work, giving all the info you need to pick a hike, whether you're in Blaine or Klamath Falls. It's a bummer it doesn't have pics and maps for each hike, but it does have everything you need to know, and better yet, tells you where to find out more. I've used two editions of this book for five years and can say it does have some things none of my other guides have: "User" categories for every trail, telling whether it's open to dogs, mountain bikes, horses or just hikers. Accurate contact and permit info (this guide is updated every couple years, it seems; most guides maybe every 4-5 years. And the name of each map (USGS and even Green Trails) for each and every trail. It also has a lot of trails you won't find in other guides, i.e., near cities and in the 'burbs. I've found the trailhead descriptions to be quite accurate and the trail notes very helpful, often entertaining. All things considered: We have lots of other guides with color pics, fancier graphics, etc. But when we're leaving the house for a couple weeks on the road, this it the ONE that comes with.

Adventure Guide to Pacific Northwest
Published in Paperback by Hunter Publishing, Inc. (April, 1999)
Authors: Don Young and Marjorie Young
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there are better books
i bought this book because i read the review that gave this five stars. as a resident of washington state, i was very disappointed with the restaurant and hotel suggestions provided. since when should the space needle restaurant be a 'recommended restaurant?' it's pricey and noisy, and the food is ok - exactly what you'd expect from a touristy place. you are better off having a GREAT takeout meal at the buffalo deli on 1st avenue - which has the best sandwiches downtown - and taking your lunch to pike market to watch the ferries.

what about great, out of the way places to stay, like pensione nichols, which is inexpensive and charming?

you are better off buying the fodor's gold guide, or frommer's guide to washington state if you are looking for 'local color.'

ok for quick review
Too much information is packed into this book with not as much detail. Its alright if you want just an overview of the attractions / activities.
For a more detailed and more personal view of Oregon / Washington, I would recommend "Hidden Pacific NorthWest". And no, I've not been paid to publicize this book. hehe. Speaking from my own experience.

Trace the lesser-known sights.
Most people are aware that the Space Needle is in Seattle and that the Columbia River Gorge is a must-see on any trip to the Northwest. But where should you turn for information about watching the killer whales (orcas) among Washington's gorgeous San Juan Islands? Fishing along the rugged Oregon coast? Hiking in country said to be frequented by Bigfoot himself? Parasailing over Puget Sound? Engaging some llamas to carry your gear on a camping trip to the high country? And much, much more. "Adventure Guide to the Pacific Northwest" will take you where you want to go.

Other Nature
Published in Hardcover by Tor Books (October, 1995)
Author: Stephanie A. Smith
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Beautiful language, horrid plot
I was initially excited about reading this book but very quickly I became more than a little disappointed. But I kept reading anyway. Smith's language is, indeed, beautiful. Unfortunately, language is only one of the many facets of a well written, well thought out novel. Smith has developed a small slice of the world that used to be part of the United States, shrouded it with the mystery of its past and introduced its inhabitants and the strange problems surrounding the lives and deaths of their children. But nowhere does Smith answer any of the questions she has posed. Nowhere does she explain the truth behind the mystery. The characters are underdeveloped and I could find myself caring less about their fate. And her ideas about adaptation and evolution are just plain silly. It would take much longer for the evolutionary or adaptive process Smith is describing to take place than she has allowed for...certainly the ruins of lighthouses would be nothing but dust by the time such evolutionary changes in humans could take place. The very foundation for Other Nature is, to put it bluntly, bad. There are better things out there to read.

subtle, rich messages in this stark story
Stephanie Smith uses a possible (all too near) future to explore many subtleties about what it is to be human and to explore transcendence.

As Stephanie indicates in her own review, this book will not find it's audience easily, its subtleties may elude many. On the other hand, I find it on par with the widely heralded, often quoted, seminal work in the same (sub) genre, A CANTICLE FOR LEIBOWITZ. I find this less of a post-disaster novel than a study in human nature through the exploration of not-quite or perhaps more-than human nature.

Anyone who is intrigued by the subtleties of complex human relations and with possible ways we might transcend ourselves as a species and culture should read this book.

Yes, it can be dark and stark but I found rich subtle messages woven into that weft. Whether read literally or as somewhat of an allegory, I found it to be rich in substance to reflect on.

Wow...
I just finished reading _Other Nature_ about thirty minutes ago. I'm still in a bit of shock. It's that good.

Stephanie A. Smith is relative rarity in the Science Fiction genre, an author who doesn't insult your intelligence. You don't catch the rich subtleties, tough. She isn't going to shove your nose in it until you realize what she is trying to say.

The story, unlike so many science-fiction stories, doesn't depend on a nifty little idea. It's about people, and a small town.

This novel will probably be rejected by many, which is a shame. If more science fiction was like this, I would read it a lot more.

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