This book proves to any liberal that conservatism is the only way to run a college. Also, reading this book will give you more ammunition during conversations with friends (and foes).

In 1995 I participated in the Essence training, an ofspring of the I am training. Reading the "I am complete book", the first thing I noticed was the return of many notions that had dissapeared to the background. The book is a very clear representation of what the training is about, although the processes are not described. This makes the book even usefull for people who may want to take the training later on. For those who have taken the training, this book may very well bring new insights in oneselve that come from different origin then the ones that appeared during their training. For me it did and still does. I can say this book has brought me more insight in myself even five years after I did the training, simply other aspects are important to me now that did not get my attention then. A good book, I recommend it to anyone who wishes to improve on the way they live their live.

Let me begin by saying that this book is far from an in-depth examination of Aristotle. It is, rather, a very elementary introduction to the philosopher and his philosophy. I rejected the idea of buying the book many times, because of it's approach; there are illustrations in pictographic form on every page. It is almost like the old "Classics Illustrated" comic books. I resented the facile approach to profound philosophy. However, the paucity of elementary introductions to Aristotle drove me to relent, and I bought it. The book is exactly what it claims to be...an introduction to Aristotle. In simple, non-philosophical language it gives an elementary introduction to the great philosopher. If you have become exasperated (as I had) at the unavailability of basic intro's to Aristotle, buy the book. Since reading the book, I have undertaken more challenging books about Aristotle, because this one gave me the elements I needed to move forward.

This is a really great book that provides very detailed information on many different planes, from the well known to obscure. It's filled with great pictures of all kinds of different aircraft. Must-have for the airline enthusiast.

It is written by a man who has searched all of his life for the purity that is found in meditation. You will be able to relate to his life and the enormous amount of energy he has devoted to finding the answer within. All of the answers are within.

The Last Assignment is a great first book by a new author. On one level it is a fast paced thriller that surrounds you with the sights, smells and taste of Bangladesh and the kidnapping and rescue of two American Geologists. On another level it is the story of negative prejudice, corruption and greed, and how, to survive, one must overcome these flaws, both on a personal and global level.

I have reread this book several times, and come away with something new each time. There is lots of information about everything from Geology and the way the big oil companies work, to the way the Bangladeshis live and arrange their society. There is also plenty of food for thought about how we each view other people, and the good and bad we get out of those relationships depending on how we let ourselves be limited by our personal prejudices.

My wife and I have been to Paleochora,the location for this book,many times.But only during the last ten years or so.Mr Webb was there in the late 60's or early 70's.( The book was published in '77). The change from the quiet little village in South West Crete which he discovered to the thriving tourist centre which it is now was inevitable tho' in the off season,bearable..... mainly because of the great charm and generosity of the people who live there. Mr Webb gives away few secrets about his past,or his age. We reckon he was in his late forties,an American,and a melancholy fellow. He rented a tiny peasant cottage,and shared it with a goat or two and a cat
or two and a few vegetables which he grew,and his neighbours
who laughed at him and scolded him and enjoyed him as he enjoyed them.
When his year or so is up he moves on...we don't know where. He doesn't tell us. Has he written more books? Is he in fact alive?
We've been searching another copy of THE LAST LEMON GROVE,(we always have to take it out of the library),but alas the only one available seems to be with an American Co. who does not as yet send material to GB......we hope that says something about his book's attraction.A gentle story for a violent time.It badly needs to be reprinted.

This book was more than I expected. The picture on the cover is drop-dead gorgeous. I liked the history and the keepers' log quotes. You could just see them writing in their log. The picture captions were fun. I enjoyed reading about Emily Fish, the socialite lighthousekeeper, and thinking what it must have been like to live there. I also liked the pictures of the docents; it gave the book a warm, human touch. The book is great for browsing the log, reading cover to cover or just looking at the pictures.

This book is perfect for those looking for a brief introduction into the practice of self massage. Small enough to fit into a purse or briefcase, it is a handy guide to stress relief and relaxation through massage. Black and white photos are used as a helpful guide for the reader to use correct form and the directions for hand placement are done in an EASY step by step format. The author puts in a very nice introduction about massage and it's various uses. She also includes a section on techniques for specific ailments. One of the features of the book that I like most is appendix #2 - it is a list of commonly asked massage questions and the corresponding page that details the answer. As a therapist, I would recommend this book to any of my clients who were looking for a quick and easy reference guide to basic self massage.

As an herbalist, I am always looking to expand my knowledge of the plant world. Its great to know textbook uses of herbs and one can be quite successful in employing these techniques however, to learn directly from the plants is a true blessing and a healer's dream. Loren Cruden directs us to do this in her fabulous book, Medicine Grove. She is undoubtedly in tune with nature and while I believe she is gifted in this area, I also believe she consciously works at it. She generously shares her knowledge in this book, making it possible for all of us to re-connect with the spirits of the plant world. Thank-you Loren! In addition to spirit world connection tips, there's an excellent materia medica, tips for growing herbs and forms for applying medicinal herbs along with many unusual herbal tidbits included in the appendices. While I have a rather large herbal library, this is an outstanding addition. Put this book beside Eliot Cowan's Plant Spirit Medicine - they're a powerful pair!