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Beyond Charity: The Call to Christian Community Development
Published in Paperback by Baker Book House (June, 1993)
Author: John M. Perkins
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A Helpful and Inspiring Guideline for Social Ministry
This book is a philosophy and outline for ministry among the American poor, emphasizing the role of God's people in moving beyond charity to uplifting ministry based on building relationships and program development within communities. The book is divided into three sections consisting of vision (for ministry that goes beyond charity), gospel (bridging theology with specific practices of ministry), and messenger (directed towards those considering a role in these types of ministry).
Good: The book is founded on Perkins' years of personal experience and knowledge of social ministry in helping at-risk populations and improving neighborhoods. The stories he shares of ministry successes in Pasadena, CA and Mendenhall, MS are powerful and compelling, as are the numerous people he cites that have had similar successes. Also particularly useful are his six marks of an authentic church, his eight factors that create an environment of hope in communities, and his chapter on discerning God's will.
Bad: Perkins has a definite anti-welfare and conservative political perspective, which is noticable in a few places. This is coupled with the fact that he is writing primarily to church-folk who are interested in church ministries, and leads to a total neglect of prescription for government involvement in the fight to reduce poverty and produce justice. Perkins needs to be more biblically-based in this regard - see Psalm 72. Lobbying for governmental involvement is important for impacting the structural base of poverty.
Opinion: In spite of the one significant area of disagreement mentioned above, this is an invaluable handbook for Christian social ministry. I recommend it without reservation.
Best Quote: I believe there is only one group of people in society who can overcome these obstacles [to solutions of urban poverty]. God's people have solutions that are qualitatively different from any other approach to the poor. The best that God's people have to offer is relationships with the poor that reflect the kind of careful, quality attention we have in our own families. This is the high quality of relationships offered by people seeking to "love their neighbor as themselves."

The Call
My story about how I read this book is very interesting. I remember asking Rev. Lockhart for donations to go on a 'missions' trip which would last for 10 days. He answered my request instead by asking me for money. Little did I know that he was a missionary in Atchison, KS. He and his small congregation were sprawling out their lives for the realization of the Christian community in Atchison. For the past five years of my Christian walk, my picture of missions work has been radically transformed from an American version to that of true obedience like Jesus had. Peter was called by Jesus to feed his sheep. The question is this: How can I feed sheep if I am not interacting with the sheep on a daily basis? True shepherds step in the mess on the sheep and continue to work. John Perkins writes from a truly selfless sacrifice for the sake of Christ. He has actually lived out that which he has written - for that reason my ears perk up. As a teacher, I told my high school class that if they want to participate in missions, they MUST READ Beyond Charity by John Perkins.

identifying motives for inner-city ministry
Perkins causes his readers to question their motives for giving to the poor, including calling them to the important task of relocation. A deep committment is required for community development and Perkins thoughtfully discusses development from a biblical basis.

Sandplay: A Sourcebook for Play Therapists
Published in Paperback by iUniverse.com (July, 2001)
Author: Susan Perkins McNally
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An Insightful Book
I found Susan's book to be fascinating in the revelations of possible and/or common meanings of symbols we all use. I can see it as an invaluable tool in understanding a child's self-disclosure. I appreciated her eclectic perspective and respect for religious symbols as well. It seems to me to also be a valuable tool in the interpretation of symbolism in dreams. An excellent and insightful book.

Changing and Growing through SANDPLAY
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a teen drug and alcohol residential program. Here is a source book on symbolism and a guide to another language that these children, and the child in all of us, can use to work through the pain of childhood traumas.

SANDPLAY is a bridge over the shame or self-conciousness of art therapy. I believe it will be productive for clients searching for a deeper meaning to their life, other than drug or alcohol use. I know their struggle demands change and growth. I know they are kinesthetic learners open to symbolism and eager to be relieved of burdens as well as to define order to their lives.

I am using this book as a guide first to an understanding my own metaphors by developing a sand tray for myself. I have been yearning to do this for years. Now, here is a practical and positive guide. I think it will enrich me and also my clients. Thanks, Susan McNally.

Excellent Choice for Classroom Text!
I have just read the final copy of this book. I have read earlier versions of this manuscript and I am so grateful for Susan's perseverence in getting it published. I have already changed some aspects of my play therapy room based on reading the chapter entitled 'The Ideal Playroom.' I was inspired by this chapter to make several changes in my office. I also enjoyed reading the case material in the book and feel energized and inspired by Susan's sandplay work with children. In addition, I have already utilized the section entitled 'Dictionary of Play Therapy Imagery.' I found this section extremely practical. I have decided to use Susan's book as a text in the play therapy class that I teach because it is so readable, unique, and practical. Thank you Susan for your book!

Smart Schools
Published in Paperback by Prentice Hall College Div (September, 1996)
Author: Perkins
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Smart Schools : Better Thinking and Learning for Every Child
As the new millennium draws ever near, it is with bittersweet sensibility that as we look to the future of education with promising successes, we also reflect on the past at acknowledged failures. Despite continued advances in technology which should have at least guaranteed intellectual competency, academic mastery remains elusive. Impassioned debates abound in many arenas confirming the urgency of our plight. In his book "Smart Schools", David Perkins provides thoughtful insight into our classrooms and the ongoing challenge of educating our children. Numerous reforms and popular theories are explored with critical commentary. Situational examples are plentiful and serve to further support his views. Skillfully, Mr. Perkins constructs the school of the future demonstrating that a smart school is not only possible but necessary. Practical innovations regarding what to teach and how to teach are clearly outlined with cross curricular examples provided. The role of education with the intent to learn is redefined and strategies for success abound restoring a much needed sense of hope to our educational system. Effective change is possible but admittedly it won't be easy. A strong commitment by all is essential if his vision is to succeed. Change is often difficult and finding a starting point may be even harder. Perhaps the first step should be to read this book. Then the path will be easy to follow.

Energizes one to commit to personal teaching reform
This book has started conversations among our teachers about exciting teaching. It is packed with ideas on student-centered learning, and has been the catalyst for many teaching workshops for our school. A must read for any serious teacher, administrator, etc. Mary Kathryn Villere Academic Assistant Principal St. Scholastica Academy Covington, LA

An indispensible handbook for educational reform!

In a world gone mad for something, anything, to repair the ills of our fledgling education system, David Perkins is a welcome voice of reason. He provides readers with a clear description of the problems in our current system and offers common-sense educational solutions.

This is not a reactionary, radical reformist volume which advocates the dismantling of education as we know it in favor of untested theories. Rather, Perkins defines a logical system of educational beliefs which are based upon sound research and work toward clearly defined educational goals.

Perkins writes with a clarity and simplicity that is all too rare among educators. He uses no educational jargon without first defining it in an understandable way. Further, he provides a checklist for educational change which will assist concerned parents, educators, and administrators in systematically implementing his recomendations.

In its organization, content, and writing, "Smart Schools" exemplifies all that our education system should foster in our children to prepare them for an active and significant role in the shaping of our world's future. If you are concerned with the quality of our children's education, you must have this book in your library.

The Sunita Experiment
Published in Paperback by Hyperion Press (April, 1994)
Author: Mitali Perkins
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Well-written and intelligent
Both my 9-year-old Bengali-American daughter and American me enjoyed this book. Sunita, the protagonist, is NOT "too good to be true." Much of her charm lies in the honesty with which she is depicted. She can be thoughtless and even cruel, and yet she is always an attractive heroine.

Children of two cultures may well identify with the embarrassment Sunita feels when her "different " grandparents come to town and her parents are transformed into traditional Indians. Any young woman is likely to feel that Sunita's problems and her ways of coping with and avoiding them are much like her own. Educational without being "preachy." A fine read!

A Perfect Depiction of Multi-Cultural People
I happen to like this book alot. The character and I have the same name, Sunita. Even though it was spelled differently. I'm not Bengali but that's where my parents got the name from.

The story is funny and the character is easy to relate to. She's not perfect which is probably what makes her so likeable. She's having some problems being different and all. Her grandparents visiting from India doesn't help much either. She is forced to cease her blossoming relationship with Michael because she's not allowed to bring boys over. Her grandparents might freak!

But in the end, she learns to appreciate who she is and culture. Being uniqye is better than liek eeveryone else. And she and Michael end up friends, or more after all. The story ends with this last statement when Michael sees her in a saree and asks her if she's an India Princess or something: "I'm sure, Michael," she tells him, giving him lone of her trademark smiles jsut to prove it." How sweet!

Great for young Indian-Americans... and their parents too
In the Sunita Experiment, Mitali Perkins captures the "culture clash" issues that young Indian-Americans face in school and at home. Perkins' title character, Sunita, took me back to my junior high days when I was trying to figure out how Indian or how American I wanted to be. Throughout this book, I was able to identify with Sunita's emotions and behavior. Like Sunita, I was sometimes annoyed with Indian traditions and longed to be more "American". At other times, I was proud of my Indian heritage.

I am 23 yrs old now. I grew up in Wisconsin where the Indian-American community is very small. I would have loved to have read this book when I was in grade school. This book would have made me realize that the feelings I had were not unusual. And my family wasn't so weird after all. I recommend this book to all young Indian-Americans. Parents too could use this book as a way to better understand their children's feelings.

Teach Yourself SQL in 14 Days
Published in Paperback by Sams Publishing (October, 1995)
Authors: Bryan Morgan, Jeff Perkins, and Rizwan Virk
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An Excellent SQL Resource for Beginners
A great book for beginners and a quick refernce for the intermediate users. Authors have maintained a good flow with easy to understand examples. The only drawback - the book has not been updated / revised or published after 95. Despite this shortcoming an excellent resource to learn SQL.

Good SQL guide - straight to the point
I knew little about SQL when I picked up this book, but I have learned exactly what I needed for my project. I am still using it for reference sometimes. A good book to learn about SQL syntax!

The book was very good and I learned exactly what I needed!
Good examples that really worked for me. I really enjoyed the book. The book was well written and structured with all levels of programmers in mind. I reccommend this book

Adventures With Atoms and Molecules: Chemistry Experiments for Young People (Adventures With Science.)
Published in Library Binding by Enslow Publishers, Inc. (September, 1999)
Authors: Thomas R. Rybolt, Robert C. Mebane, and Ronald I. Perkins
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Great, Great, Great!
This book is a great science book! It has some experiments that lots of kids will like! I rate this book four stars only because the pictures in the book aren't really good.

science experiments for kids
An outstanding collection of simple experiments for children of all ages. Can be used from elementary school on up using simple materials available at home to illustrate chemistry basics.

Art of Prophesying
Published in Paperback by Banner of Truth (December, 1996)
Authors: Noel Weeks and William Perkins
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A Puritan Primer on Preaching
Perkins was one of the fathers of Puritanism and his practical and pastoral wisdom is captured well in this modernized edition of his two books "The Art of Prophesying" and "The Callling of the Ministry."

Part One, "The Art of Prophesying," is really a handbook on hermeneutics and homiletics from the Puritan perspective. Perkins explicates the several principles for interpreting and expounding the Scriptures and then gives detailed instruction on how to apply the same. The chapter on "Use and Application" will give readers the background behind the familiar Puritan sermon structure of "Doctrine and Use."

Parts Two and Three deal with "The Calling of the Ministry." They are really nothing more than the exposition of two Old Testament passages of Scripture, Job 33 and Isaiah 6. Many interesting and practical issues are handled here including how a minister might know his calling and what his responsibilities are to God's people. Perkins had a high view of the dignity and authority of the ministerial gift which is sadly lacking among evangelicals today. While some of his ideas will seem foreign and perhaps a little extreme to many, it is certain that his emphasis will help balance our opposite extremes.

Perkins is not the best Puritan author that I have read, nor is this book the most helpful book on preaching I have encountered. But it was worth while. Incidentally - for those who are checking out this title hoping to get a Puritan perspective on the charismatic understanding of the gift of prophesy, the following quote well summarizes Perkins' view: "I am not here making any allowance for the claims people make that they have received 'revelations'. These have no substance; they are either dreams of their own, or illusions of the devil. They despise both human learning and the study of the Scriptures, and trust exclusively in 'revelations of the Spirit'. But God's Spirit does not work except on the foundation of the Word." Such was the Puritan understanding of those who claimed extra-Biblical revelation. By "prophesy" Perkins understood "preaching." And that is what this book is about.

A Puritan Jewel: Suberbly Revised for Modern Readers
William Perkins is arguably the giant of Puritanism and understanding him is crucial to understanding that enormously influential movement. This very readable book is typical Perkins: practical, devout, and Biblical. It has been excellently revised for a modern readership. I might have preferred a bit more of that early seventeenth century flavor to be retained but I'm a doctoral student in Puritanism. Even the lay reader will find it easy going. Perkins (1560-1602) wrote this book about the ministry. It contains insights about what the church is to do and be drawn especially from Job and a few other unlikely places. I especially focuses on the need for Biblical practice in all of the Church's life. This book should be required reading in all seminaries and Bible colleges. It makes a great gift to any pastor or missionary. And its good for any serious Christian. Highly recommended

Autobiography As Activism: Three Black Women of the Sixties
Published in Paperback by Univ Pr of Mississippi (May, 2000)
Author: Margo V. Perkins
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Pretty Good
Margo Perkins does a pretty good job at showing her readers the activism with in each of the political autobiographies (Davis, Shakur and Brown). She gives the historical as well as the political situations that sparks these black radicals to write their stories in order that they might set the record straight and speak out against what the government and regular citizens have said about them that was not true (well, not Brown). All though Dr. Perkins' book was good in that it educated her readers, I felt as though she spent a little too much time telling us that Brown fabricated her stories and distorted her facts. I thought that chapter could have been condensed. But other than that it was a good book. You'll definitely walk away much smarter!

An important exploration of activists & biographical writing
College-level students of black history will find this an important study of women and activism, providing a portrait of three black women of the sixties (Angela Davis, Assata Shakur and Elaine Brown) who were the only activists to have published book-length autobiographies. Her study of their books provides an important exploration of activists and biographical writing.

McSe: Internet Explorer 4 Administration Kit Study Guide (Certification Study Guide)
Published in Hardcover by Sybex, Inc. (05 October, 1998)
Authors: Charles Perkins and Charles Perkins
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Not bad
It is a good book. The content is well-organized and easy to understand. And the review questions are so far so good. What I disappoint is that lack of illustration. If it can contains more figures to show the steps, I think it would make me easier to understand. Also, it does not explain some concepts in-depth and the converge of materials is not good enough. I think it can be better.

It covers the exam but......
The book is quite self explaining and easy to understand but there are some errors in the review questions and some parameters are not explained within a specific chapter. On the whole, I suggest that you buy the book.

This is the right one
This book is laid out very well and explained concepts in an easy to understand manner. I used it and passed the test easily. The practice tests on the CD were great too.

Clouds for Dinner
Published in Library Binding by Greenwillow (September, 1997)
Author: Lynne Rae Perkins
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Life among the politically correct.
Child's guide to why the real world is not as grand as life with the politically correct yuppie wannabes. Not as good as her first book. This book pushes a politically correct agenda.

wonderful tone for children, easy to understand
Lynne's beautiful illustrations follow the text of the story and provide the visual 'melody' to accompany the words. Her book is not startling to children and yet conveys a powerful concept- that there are different ways to parent and there are different ways we perceive and exist in this world. I share it with friends. More, more, more please from this author!

"Clouds for Dinner" is a beautifully rendered book.
"Clouds for Dinner" is a magical book for children, written and illustrated by Lynne Rae Perkins. The story revolves around a little girl named Janet, who lives in beautiful rustic isolation. Janet's house is at the top of a tall hill that can only be reached by climbing up a long, eighty-seven step path.Janet's mother and father put the house there because that¹s where the "view" is. The "view" necessitates an arduous daily climb, the payoff of which is "a small triangle of Lake Opagwah" in the distance, along with a never ending vista of ever changing cloud shapes. However, any time they come home from anywhere they have to trudge up the 87 steps. Mom and Dad tell Janet that it keeps them young, to which Janet replies "I already am young." Because, you see, Janet is a kid, and kids don't always appreciate the "finer" things in life. Janet wishes she could live in a normal house like her Aunt Peppy, whose house is in a neighborhood, and on ground level. When she visits her Aunt Peppy for the weekend she has lots of fun, in the fast lane of suburban life. There's a TV room, car and dog washing, basketball in the driveway with cousins, school soccer games to attend, and organized, sit-down family meals. "I wish I lived with you all the time," Janet tells Aunt Peppy, who is always, well....peppy. At Janet's house, dinner time is not always easy to recognize. "It was clear enough when they all sat down at the table together. But some days they would be eating apples and bits of cheese and muffins, and by and by nobody was hungry anymore. And that was dinner." But when Janet wakes up early one morning at Aunt Peppy's and beholds the magical transformation of the dawn, Aunt Peppy is at a loss to understand. Instead, the soccer mom rushes the family out the door in a good natured, organized bustle of activity. Lucy returns home to her former life, happy once again to be sitting around the table with her mom, dad and little brother, Harry. As the moon shines on distant Lake Opagwah, this other "family unit" basks in the glow of a late night, ad-hoc meal together. As she looks around at the smiling faces Janet realizes that "anyone could tell that this was dinner." I love this book, because I too live in a house which does not run like a well-oiled machine. Sometimes the beds don't get made right away, and, I must admit, sometimes mealtimes can be more functional than social. But we try, and in our own ways, we make our families. Sometimes I envy those other families, but mostly I really just don't believe their PR. "Clouds for Dinner" does not go out of its way to criticize Aunt Peppy's life style, but to make way for a kinder, gentler alternative life style. It is a book that doesn't talk down or preach to its audience. Above all "Clouds for Dinner" is an honest book, full of the ambiguities which make up the rich texture of family life as it is really lived, full of love and acceptance. I can tell you it appeals as much to me as to my own six year old daughter. The pictures are richly rendered, and support the story well. In one scene Janet sits at Aunt Peppy's immaculate breakfast table, surveying a rich choice of melon balls and hot-cross buns, and other labor intensive accoutrements. Everybody is already dressed, clean and fresh, and even the wallpaper suggests the efficiency of a well run theme restaurant. They seem to like it. The scenes at Janet's house are more mellow, more exterior, and full of the variety of clouds. Even the indoor scenes point to outdoor beauty, all the while emphasizing the tightly knit family inside. Each of the rich watercolors is full of an appreciation of nature, and is full of the gentle delicacy of the book's theme: Janet lives in a radiant world, and by the end of the book she begins to appreciate it

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