This book was written for therapists, and I am not a therapist, but I found it relatively easy reading. The author is the founder of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). He teaches that Activating Experiences (A) leads to rational Beliefs (rB) or irrational Beliefs (iB) which in turn have Consequences (C). The foundation of the theory is to teach clients to transform their irrational beliefs into rational beliefs and thereby change their negative behaviors and outcomes. The client accomplishes much of this through the use of "homework" and must work hard through a relatively brief therapeutic experience. The system is so simple as to almost be self-evident.

Much of what Ellis says has already reached the ears of the general population through his many popular books. It is probably the case that his popular books are less condescending to the public than this one is in reference to the client. He refers, for example, to the DC -- the Difficult Customer -- somebody who is hard to reach or who has a serious mental illness, for example. But again, this book is directed to therapists. On the other hand, I wouldn't discourage a bright "neurotic," "disturbed" person, or DC from reading it.

This humorous folktale from the hills of North Carolina is fun to read aloud to primary grade students during the dark, dreary days of October. This version, adapted in 1964 by the author from a story he heard as a child, centers around big brother Dave, who is always playing practical jokes on Ma, Pa and Little Chub, his younger brother. Their pet monkey, a gift from a sailor uncle, plays a key role in the climax of this tale, as Dave gets his "come-uppance."

The "fraids" are anything you can't see in the dark that make you afraid. Dave pretends to be a fraid to scare little Chub, who is coming in from the fields at dusk, but the monkey imitates him behind his back, giving him a lesson he'll never forget.

It's unfortunate that this title is out-of-print, but it's a fun, just a little "scary," introduction to folktales from the South. I imagine it could be special-ordered or found at a public or school library. A few words in this version are a bit archaic, but it's easy to replace terms like "trowsers" with "pants." This story works with kids, with or without a Southern dialect.

The book is a great way to get children involved in their reading. The questions in the book encourage reflection and help children make predictions about what they are reading. The concepts can be applied to anywhere in nature, and are appropriate for all children no matter where they live. The book gives important facts and information, but also allows children to become "detectives" and take an active role in the book. It is great for science discovery with young children!

A group of militants, distrustful of all Federal Government Agencies and rules abducts the ex-wife (Ellen) of one of its members (Ridge) with the intention of forcing her father to print thier manifesto in his Oakland Ca. newspaper. Confused and scared, three days latter, Ridge realizes he has made a huge mistake and in the early morning hours sneaks Ellen back to her roomates parents home. Latter that day Ridge is found murdered with professional efficiency on a remote mountian road.
Because the kidnappers call themselves THE SENTRIES and are believed to be a domestic terror organization, the State Police and the F.B.I. are called in with thier entire "we know everything" attitude.
Meanwhile,with the help of amateur sleuth (Bea Ellis) the local Chief of Police (Ed Dunleavy) begins his own investigation with little support or encouragement from the State or Federal Agencies. With thier familiarity of the personalties and attitudes of the local powerful and not-so-powerful population in the small town of Bitterroot Oregon they discover the surprising leader and funding source behind the Sentries.
A timely, well written story with colorful charactors and a suprise ending. If you enjoyed the MURDER SHE WROTE T.V. series you will love this read and like me, be sorry when it's over.

This book is split into four sections. The first three sections (I am counting the foreword as one) give additional "general" insight into Job, the relevancy of the different characters and famous quotations from Job. The bulk of the book is the KJV version of Job without chapter and verse broken into seven parts.

I found this book interesting from an academic point of view but disappointing from a spirit study guide. While the text in poetry format gives a new perspective on Job, it doesn't give study guidance to the Biblical text. I also found their interpretation of Job traditionally "safe".

All in all, Job with explanation but no interpretation.

The plot is based upon one of the most well-known (and disliked) traditions of medieval times - the arranged marriage. In this case, it is especially repugnant, with the bride being eighteen and the groom nearly sixty. Add to this greedy and domineering guardians and three personable young squires, and it is easy to guess what will happen. However, there are unseen twists and turns to this novel that overcome the cliché of the arranged marriage.
Iveta de Massard is orphaned, and her guardians, her aunt and uncle Agnes and Godfrid Picard, betroth her to Sir Huon de Domville, in exchange for control over some of Iveta's properties. Iveta, granddaughter to a respected knight who died during the Crusades, falls in love with Joscelin Lucy, one of de Domville's squires. Joscelin is dismissed, after being found in the company of Iveta, and is then framed for theft - a missing necklace is found among his belongings (slightly parodied as being an old trick, but still an effective one). He escapes, and is helped, first by one of the squires, then by Lazarus and the other lepers of Saint Giles' hospital.
On his wedding eve, de Domville rides off alone into the night. After failing to return for his wedding, he is discovered, murdered, in the forest. Joscelin is, of course, accused. But while searching for the squire, Picard is also murdered. Is there one murderer, or two? Brother Cadfael must answer this question, and prove Joscelin's innocence. To do this, he must first discover where Sir Huon spent his last night. Cadfael must also work out who is Lazarus, and why he is so interested in the wedding.
The series uses recurring characters to create continuity. We already know how these characters will act, and this allows Peters to flesh out the new characters. Brother Mark, Cadfael's former assistant, has moved to Saint Giles, while Brother Oswin, a likeable but clumsy novice, is Cadfael's new assistant. Avice of Thornbury, an independent, wise, and worldly woman, (beautifully written), is introduced. She is Sir Huon's mistress of twenty years, who becomes a Benedictine nun after his death.Without using stereotypes, Peters contrasts the innocent, browbeaten maiden to the worldly and independent mistress, the old, indifferent bridegroom to the young and passionate lover, an untrustworthy squire to a dutiful squire, and unloving relatives to a loving and protective grandfather.
The Leper of Saint Giles is not as action-packed or as fast-moving as many contemporary mysteries - it moves at a slower pace to reflect the slower lifestyle of the time. It is also set over a smaller period of time, and so is more descriptive and detailed. The plot has been well-planned and well-woven together, with one slight oversight. The planted necklace is glossed over at the resolution - it is never really stated whose idea it was to plant it on Joscelin. A trivial oversight, but one that can annoy. Overall, one of her better books, with many interesting twists and characters.

You will need some optimizing compiler knowledge in order to understand this book...

Although this book is about a compiler for a VLIW processor, the techniques still apply to IA64.

A good book for any compiler researcher.

Rayson

Hi! I'm a teenager that was in a small group (called a "D"-group) in which Wendy was my leader. She's a very gifted writer and a strong Christian, and her books are fun to read and interesting. I would definitely recommend it.

This book was first published in 1984 and is still one of the better researched books covering the fighting around Cassino in Italy in 1944. In over 587 pages the author covers nearly ever facet of the fighting both from the Allied side and the Axis. From the soldier in the ruined villages and trenches to the Top Brass wondering what to do next. This is a well researched and well presented account and the story moves along with numerous maps and B&W photos to assist the reader. This is as good an account you will get covering this battle.

There were occasional factual inaccuracies. However this book is a good overview of the subject from a Christian perspective.

Occasionally, I was bothered by some statements in the book. In chapter 5, for example, the author makes a rather stupid statement: "Will ministers wearing kente cloth, African drums during worship services, depictions of the Hebrew Patriarchs (along with Jesus, Mary, and the disciples) as blacks... produce African-American churches that contain biblical truth? Or will... people in these churches merely receive Black nationalism wrapped in a sub-biblical theological cloak?"

I would like to ask the author if he has considered this question in reverse form: "Would churches with ministers who consistently wear European-style clothing, only employ Euro-american musical styles in worship services, and portray Jesus and the disciples as caucasians produce churches that preach biblical truth? Or would people who attend these churches only be taught western ideas and culture falsely portrayed as being biblical?"