as a pastor in the postmodern church, and the editor of ginkworld.net, i recommend the entire message series. we use it 100% of the time. all our lessons and teachings come from the message - it's easy to read and powerful for the heart.

Peterson has painstakingly translated not just the words from the original text, he has also captured a contemporary setting for the life of Moses.
There is an easy relation between the world we know today & the world that was then.
Personally I have always struggled with the contextual issues of the Old Testament in King James Version or even the New International Version, t's the relation between a cultural I have no knowledge of & the culture that I am soaked in. The Message Old Testament books, for me, is perfect clarity in an otherwise cloudy spectrum.

do yourself a favor and buy this on tape. listen to it while driving, or whatever, and your heart will dance!

This abridged edition of selected passages is well done. The readers express wonderful emotion. The translation is fresh and I was touched. This is a great supplemental resource for anyone who loves the Word of God. This tape left me wanting more! I recommend this audiotape highly.

Decades before the popular travel guide "Lonely Planet" arrived on TV, Eugene Snyder had taken the "Road Less Traveled" to Mexico. Wit and wisdom are only two of the findings you will enjoy in this story of old Mexico. What we know or think we know of Mexico is a mystery revealed to but a few. Author Eugene Snyder is one of them. He show us many varied looks of Mexico a half-century ago. A simpler time to be sure. We follow along and soon are part of the journey. We see how honest and sincere our neighbors south of the border are, even while living far from affluence. This book is well written and gives a colorful glimpse back in time to places off the beaten path. In today's high tech everything, a visit to a simpler place is a nice escape and worth it.

I have just twice read "Mexican Notebook." It is without exception the most delightful and charming thing I have ever read, with many wry, humerous, and charitable insights into a vanishing world.

Dr. Rhodes, does a remarkable job of being faithful to the text and yet perceptive regarding the situation in life at the time of the text's writing. His writing is as unbiased an accounting of the mighty acts of God as I have encountered. The original occupies a special place among my treasured books and this update will take its place along side.

I commend its reading to any serious Bible scholar who would know the scripture from the insight of one of God's chosen people.

The orginal of this book is the most dog earred in my working library. Professor March has done a masterful job in bringing it current. The journey through scripture makes good reading.

One of the most useful reference book in gas chromatography. The book is written in a fashion that is easy to understand by novice and experienced chromatographers. Wonderful details about mechanism of separations, valuable information on flash vapourization process, and the utilities of the various detectors. All in all, a must have book for those who seriously like to be good in gas chromatography

This book is comprehensive and comprehensible. The information presented is quite current. An excellent job was done updating for the latest edition. The references listed appear thorough, allowing for further investigation of a particular subject of interest. Good balance of theoretical explanation, and also inclusion of commercially available technology. Highly recommended

Moment by Moment is just what I needed to give me some focus, balance and perspective in my busy life. It is very attractive, challenging in its probing questions, and reader-friendly. The authors have taken the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius, a 450 year old classic, and skillfully adapted it to the hunger and needs of busy people. I bought the book as gift for family and friends. They loved it!

This book presents a tremendously practical, simple method of incorporating Ignatian Spirituality into everyday life. It effectively combats the hustle and bustle of the times by providing the reader with pointed 5 minute, or "Moment", reflections. These reflections progress over the course of 32 "Moments" and help the reader come to an understanding of the meaning of everyday life, be it glamorous or not. There is much wisdom to the breadth of collected insights found in the book. I highly recommend it to anyone who thinks there is no time for daily prayer and/or reflection. It will make a significant difference.

My Neighbor Totoro is really a magical life as our dream of life'style now.

Children will love this!! The artwork is beautifully drawn and the story ist just right to read before the kids go to bed.

These great compilations need to have the volume number in the title and in the description. When I wanted to find volume 52, I had to search through every book after November 1996, because I knew that the "CLINTON ELECTED" puzzle was in volume 52.

Here's the pointer for #52, by the way. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0812931645/recommendations

If you look at the clues, you'll see that the puzzle also predicted "BOB DOLE ELECTED" so it's a historic puzzle.

If you love crosswords, get these books.

I do suggest, though, that Amazon include the volume number in each title, so that a person who wants to find volume 52, for example, doesn't have to read every page.

By the way, I had a reason for mentioning volume 52 ... The #1 puzzle in that volume predicted Clinton's Win over Gore in the Election Day 1996 puzzle.

You can find #52 ...

Be sure to get that one, then buy the rest of the books for the puzzle lover in your family.

John

This book is a must-read for anyone who, in their regular work, must deal with people who are troubled, frustrated, depressed or simply in need of a confidant. It is well-written and practical and teaches that one can counsel others without the benefit of extensive training. We each possess skills that enable us to assist others. This book shows us how to tap into and develop skills we already possess. It is a "common sense" approach to counseling. Extraordinary!

As someone who often counsels as part of my job, and will be attending an upcoming Stephen Minsitry training, I rediscovered this book on my shelf, and appreciate it even more than on my first "pass-through" years ago. The authors celebrate the thousands (maybe millions) of people who are thrust into counseling roles on a daily basis, so they charge ahead and describe positive actions we can take to make our "supportive counseling" role work to the counselee's advantage. The authors have numerous descriptions of problem behaviors that provide a real reference for the lay person, but the real strength in the book is the care they take in illustrating the relationship between the counselor and counselee. The chapter on "Hard-bought Wisdom" is alone worth the price of the book. I'm glad to see that it is back-ordered; there's hope that it won't permanently be out of print. If you are a part-time counselor, I highly recommend this book.

Mr. Pamfiloff's work, "The Order of The Forces with The Grand Unifying Theory and The Fundamental Particle," presents an entirely new approach to particle physics. His is a theory that combines an elegant, yet powerful simplicity that is consistent with all experimental evidence. He challenges the current and generally accepted theories of the Standard Model in the same way Copernicus challenged the generally accepted theories of the universe of his day.

In the case of the standard model of the universe in the early 1500's, there was a basic theory of how the stars and planets moved around the heavens. Unfortunately, each time the methods of observation improved, new contradictions to the standard model of the day were observed. Rather than question the fundamental suitability of the theory, the scientists of the day "adjusted" the model with layers upon layers of amendments, each one adding complications upon complications, wheels within wheels. Copernicus completely refuted the standard model and offered a far simpler and ultimately proven correct theory to replace it. At first, his theory was rejected, not because there were errors with it but rather because it contradicted the articles of faith and belief.

Today, the Standard Model of particle physics is a theory that has been contradicted with every advancement in the ability to look deeper into the structure of matter. Each new contradiction has been explained away with the addition of a new theoretical member, or set of members, of the particulate zoo. Rather than question the fundamental suitability of the current theory of matter and elemental forces, the scientists of today adjust the Standard Model with layers upon layers of amendments, each one adding complications upon complications, wheels within wheels. Currently, there are, I believe, 419 different elementary particles and forces that must come together to create four not-so-simple particles that have withstood the tests of time: the proton, neutron, electron, and photon. Imagine, 419 "things" required to build only four "things," and nothing is left over. It seems counter-intuitive. God must have been very busy on creation day.

Mr. Pamfiloff states that there is only one fundamental "thing," with a limited number of properties, that is required to make the four not-so-simple particles that have withstood the tests of time. He has shown how combinations of that one fundamental particle can explain all of the properties of matter and all of the forces known in the universe. He has applied his theories to the results of numerous experiments in the realm of particle physics and has found perfect matches between predictions and results. His theory is consistent with Occam's Razor that the simplest solution is usually the right one.

Unfortunately, if history is any guide, Mr. Pamfiloff's theory will be rejected, at least initially, by most of today's scientists, not because there were errors with it but rather because his theory contradicted the current articles of faith and belief. Those who refuse to consider, to test, and to fairly evaluate his theory fall into the category of those many other justly forgotten "scientists" of history who ridiculed Copernicus, Columbus, Galileo and others who challenged the dogma of their days. With luck, there may be some scientists who would rather be correct than stubborn and loud, even if they do have to backtrack a little to get on the right path.

Daniel A. Daly, Systems Scientist, Litton Data Systems (Retired)

I have just completed the reading of THE ORDER OF THE FORCES WITH THE GRAND UNIFYING THEORY AND THE FUNDAMENTAL PARTICLE and I am amazed at the brilliance of the author and his ability to explain these complex theories so clearly. "Revolutionary" is an understatement. Heretofore our experts in physics have laboured within the confinements of antiquated thinking, now we have an innovator who has presented the academic community a challenge. Will the scientists and professors be able to expand their scope? I truly doubt it! Change evolves slowly and will be resisted by ignorance, shortsightedness and self-serving arrogance. Unfortunately, I see this scholar/author long dead before this work becomes the "bible" in this field. GRAVITY, MAGNETISM: the WHY has never been explained before in any university, in any other book with this specific subjectmatter. Mr. Pamfiloff has done this and made his offer of proof. I am amazed that it has taken centuries for one man to finally find the answers. It takes vision, intelligence and courage to explore the theoretical world and to present it as a gift to mankind, knowing that the response may be rejection. Perhaps I will revise my pessimistic outlook regarding the ability of the academic community to comprehend the importance of this work. But that revision will only occur after observing their response. There is an optimistic note, however, I can see practical application for these theories which can revolutionize the world in terms of power and reduction for the dependency on fossil fuel. In these pages there is the clear hint of application; the business community will see this and there is a possibility, no, a probability that the principles will be put into action and the academic community will trudge along after the fact. I look forward to further works by Mr. Pamfiloff, or a revision of this book with substantial labratory proof which could not be ignored. I thank this author for opening my eyes and for the hope of immense progress he presents to our world.