A very informative book. a good buy for learning and understanding Shiatsu. I bought the book Used from Kristine's World of Books and was very pleased with the condition and the quick service I got. Thanks to both of you, Amazon and Kristine's.I will buy used again.

One of my favorite books on shiatsu, I always recommend it for beginners. It contains the essential in 190 pages. Easy to read and to consult, well explained. Drawings are well done and give a better understanding than a lot of other books that have photos. Covers all the practical aspects (a.o. meridians, stretching, breathing, diagnosis), and offers a basic shiatsu session. Nice comments and helpful tips. Goes into important details, but not 'overloaded'. Excellent! No bla bla.

This was an excellent book! It is a vivid, comprehensive and sweeping biography of a most important and influential man of the early American West. At the age of twenty four, Thomas Fitzpatrick started out with Ashley's expedition of 1823 as a fur trapper going up the Missouri River. The following year he discovered South Pass, then was part owner of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. After the fur trade declined, he guided the first wagon train west over the Oregon Trail, then acted as guide to Fremont, Kearny and Abert on their expeditions. Later,he was appointed as an Indian Agent for the government and in this position he was most significant in facilitating relations with the Plains Indians. Leroy Hafen's writing is to be commended. He was an excellent author/historian. This is an easy book to read, and there is so much history to this remarkable man, Thomas Fitzpatrick.

This book is the result of a historian's dissertation on this little known now, but once well-known figure in the expansion of the west. Fitzpatrick discovered the Southern Pass, mentored Kit Carson, and is buried in the Congressional Cemetary in Washington DC. I'm not a fan of historical novels, or much of a student of history. But, this book described the way of life of the great western explorers of the 19th century in fascinating detail. Chock full of facts that I never learned in school history, this book sheds light on a poorly represented but important part of US history by tracing Fitzpatrick's life as reconstructed from historical documents and interviews with surviving ancestors. I highly recommend this book.

Just got my hands on a copy of this novel after hearing about it on the grapevine. And I'm not going to let go! It's a can't-put-down read, but the way Hands gets into the minds of CIA agents and terrorists elevates it beyond the thriller genre. And I've never learned so much about how our intelligence agencies really work from any other book.

I've read all three of Hands' novels and agree with your editorial review one hundred per cent. They work superbly at the level of a thriller, but afterwards leave you thinking. Brutal Fantasies is the best exposé of the mindset of the CIA that I've read. Le Carré, read this novel and eat your heart out. All I want to know is when is Hands' next book coming out.

This very surprizing (sorry!) book by a very contraversial author is a true prize. Maybe it had to stay hidden like Terma Teaching until the right time in His Story.

I have read a lot of Tibetan Buddhist texts but this one seems to put it together in a modern, understandable, workable form.

Thank you, Osel Tendzin. Such a shame you had to die in the attempt.

So many books on philosophy and religion talk "at" the system rather than offering a hands on real life feel. Buddha in the Palm of Your Hand is one of the rare books that leaves you feeling like you have something to actually go with in a practical sense...not just another idea to ponder and let your head go crazy with...no pedantic BS here! This easy to read book leaves you with a sense of peace and purpose. It also helps to de-complex a system that people have managed to make more complex than was intended. Loved it

I have completely lost count of how many wonderful new authors I have discovered through this reference book. I love the fact that the authors don't give their opinions of each writer, instead leaving the reader to decide for themselves what themes and styles appeal to her. Very helpful, too, that they give the order of the first few of the authors works. A very worthwhile purchase!

Very helpful reference if you want to branch out and try new mystery authors (women). Books are cross-indexed by locale of story, type of sleuth, etc. (E.G. if you like mysteries that take place, say, in the South, or if you like lawyer-sleuths, you can check the indexes in the back.)Also, the blurb on your favorite author gives suggestions as to similar authors you may not have read yet. Superb if you're not surrounded by friends who don't like mysteries who can recommend their faves.

I am amazed at the writing of this author. This is the fourth book of his I've read, and have been delighted with the rare combination good characterization along with excellent plot lines. By My Hands is a mystery if one must classify it; and I have to admit I didn't come close to figuring out how it might end. It was exciting, full of action, and the resolution was completely satisfying. I immediately bought the sequel, which I've just started, called Through My Eyes. (So far, it promises to be excellent as well.) These two books are only available here in large print, making them pricier than paperbacks, but they are worth every penny.

The main character is a minister who has an attack of appendicitis while conducting his church service, and he ends up in the hospital. The surgeon who performs his emergency appendectomy is a cynical but highly competent woman. They clash right off the bat. She is disdainful of ministers and of religion in general.

They end up as unlikely cohorts investigating a series of unexplained miracle healings in the hospital. There are some other interesting and well-developed characters involved, and the story really moves along very smoothly. To say much more, I'd be ruining the experience of reading this great book for the first time, so I'll just end by saying I highly recommend By My Hands and its sequel Through My Eyes. Then....go on and read everything you can get ahold of by this writer.

I'm a Catholic, by the way, and was nicely surprised that the author, a Baptist minister, does not disparage other faiths in his writing. That, too, makes me an ardent fan of Alton Gansky.

This book catches your interest just by the subject matter: mysterious healings. Fortunately the writing is just as good and even better. Gansky developed his character's personality's with incredible clarity and wisdom. The main character, Adam Bridger's deep character knocked me off my chair, and really made me long for that kindof pastor in every church today. It was attention holding, and issue gripping, with a good twist of love in it.

Year Round creativity is the goal when purchasing a greeting card book. This one delivers 30 inspired ideas! Christmas, Festival, Good Luck, Romance and Birthday ideas are followed with templates you can photocopy onto thin card. The ideas are literally amazing!

As someone who was seduced into attending a card party a few times, I can tell you the ideas did not come close to the creativity in this book. We were left to figure out our own ideas and while that can be enjoyable, the sheer pride you will feel when you make some of these more intricate designs is superior!

Your friends will enjoy displaying these during the holidays. The Christmas Hologram Bauble, Holly and Berry Card or Golden Bell will brighten up a tree or table.

With today's multicultural society, Susan has included a series of cards designed to celebrate festivals of faith from the Muslim and Jewish calendars, as well as Easter and Kwanzaa. I am especially impressed with the Star of David card you could give on any Jewish festival.

You can find everything you need at your local craft store or online.

Sure to impress if you make the cards
or give this book as a gift.

I love rubber stamping! "Susan Attenborough" has MANY beautiful ideas I and many others can use too to making beautiful cards. I've read thru it twice and can't wait to go and have the templates sized. She cuts to the chase and I love books like that. I truly enjoy it and brought to work and co-workers loved it! A must on a Christmas list for the paper crafter!

Outstanding piece of work. The author really did his homework. It is about time an in-depth book was written about career counseling.

This book applies classic counseling theories for use in career counseling. It is an interesting and innovative look at this often neglected area of counseling.

This book describes almost identically my Catholic upbringing. Any Catholic will identify with this book as far the rituals (legalism) or bondage found in the church. I grew up without a bible (we were not allowed to read one), and had to take the priest's word as God's word. The Catholic Church never preached "salvation" per se and how critical it is to be "born again." This book explains the gaps in the church that have driven away members when they find the real "truth."

Larry Tomczak relates his quest for success in the world, his encounter with a real Christian faith and renewed interest in the church of his youth, the Roman Catholic Church. Although Larry's narrative is specifically applicable to Baby Boomers all catholics can relate to the events in his life, his disenchantment and rejection of the Church and his surprising return. Tomczak's book is refreshing in the minimal evidence of Catholic bashing and his candid assesment of his own life and actions. A must reading for Catholics looking for more than just Mass on Sunday. (For more in this vein read "More Than A Carpenter" by Josh McDowell.)

Jerry and Elaine Heuring's E.C. Simmons Keen Kutter provides an excellent guide to identification and values of this brand's cutlery and tools, with color photos aiding in the process. This manufacturer produced a range of pocket knives, hand tools, catalogs and squares: all are surveyed and given current values here.

This volume (copyright, 2000) contains 192 pages and more than 750 full color, large, sharp photos. You'll find information about thousands of Keen Kutter items here. The book discusses Keen Kutter history, tradmarks and motto, reproductions, fakes and clubs. Price ranges are provided for each item. Major topics cover Advertising, Calendars, Catalogs, and Kitchen, Paper Goods, Saws, to Tool Boxes, Wrenches and Yard and Garden. A must have volume for collectors of this popular collectible.