I've read several book bij this author. This one was and is my favorite! I read the original Dutch version about 20 years ago, and I still have it on my bookshelf! It's a great adventure that will surely grab a young reader's attention. Buy it!

i read this in jr. high about 25 years ago. i read it a couple of times , actually. loved it so much, i even remembered the author's name. now i am ordering this for MY daughter(12). i hope she will love it as much as i did. great adventure story!!!

I read this book in high school about 25 years ago, and it was such a good book, that i remembered the title up to this day. i have been trying to find a copy, and since getting a home computer, i am now able to find it and share it with my daughter. it is an amazing story.

This is absolutely the best book I have read on building a strong marriage. The "traditional" family structure had some problems, and the "roleless" backlash against that traditional family had even more problems. The answer is not in either of those imperfect systems, but in God's perfect design. Eight years after reading the book for the first time I am still working towards being the servant leader.

Of all the books my Finacee and I have read to prepare for marriage, this is by far our favorite! The authors challenge the myth of the roleless marriage and establish that God has given the husband and wife unique roles. The husband is a Servant-Leader, and the wife is a Helper-Lover. In doing so they fearlessly take on the "S-word", what submission really means. It's not her role (as if God created a woman to be a mere doormat!), but merely a response to her husbands Servant-Leadership as she embraces her own role as a Helper-Lover.

The authors provide a picture of the culture for which Paul was writing, and show that it is suprisingly cosmopolitan like our own.

Where others try to twist controversial portions of the scriptures to fit modern ideas, these authors uncover the ancient wisdom of God and bring it to life in the 21st century.

It is a well known statistic today that 1 of 2 marriages ends in divorce. One of reasons could well be a confusion on the roles the Bible prescribes for marriage. Although this book presents the idea of the husband as the head of the relationship, it does not present him as the "boss" or as a modern-day Archie Bunker. Instead, men are strongly encouraged in this book to take the lead in serving, in supporting, and in sustaining the other members of the family.

The authors begin by defining the confusion over marital roles today, and the resulting chaos. They then outline the husband's role as servant-leader, and describe his core concerns. The wife's role is then outlined as helper-lover, and her concerns are also presented.

Two chapters are devoted to the idea of submission, dispeling many myths regarding it. Common problems are addressed, and practical applications are provided. The book closes with two helpful appendices recounting the breakdown of gender roles in ancient Rome, and the impact that Paul's words had on that generation.

I recommend this book wholeheartedly for both husbands and wives desiring to gain a better understanding of a Biblical-oriented marriage.

Roland Huntford has written perhaps the best study of polar exploration. The contrast between the two , Amundsen and Scott, is so striking, it is a wonder that Scott is generally remembered at all.His methods were so slack, his personality so ill-suited to the task at hand, his leadership bordered on being criminally negligent. Scott became that strange type of British hero, one whose incompetence is romanticized into fame( i.e. The Titanic or the Charge of the Light Brigade). Amundsen however, dispays all the qualities necessary for a polar explorer (or any leader). He was smart, adaptable, inventive, and organized. He did have some faults(somewhat unforgiving, vanity), but his results made him the greatest polar explorer of all time.His deeds included the Northwest Passage, 1st to winter in the Antarctic, Of course the South Pole, first to complete the Northeast and Northwest Passage, first to fly across the Arctic Ocean.He was a modern Viking, always seeking the unknown. It is somewhat baffling that he is not more recognized for his accomplishments.

It has been over 80 years and only now the truth about 2 different Antartic expeditions have come to light.We can finally see Capt. Robert Falcon Scott as the bumbling, incompetent that he was. For his lack of planning, his weakness towards animals, and his general lack of coming to terms with the enviromental conditions he would be experiencing caused the deaths of 4 of his team mates, and his own as well.But we also see Capt. Roald Amundsen as a hard, cold man. He wouldn't accept criticism of his ideas and concepts. He could never forget an insult, or deny a friendship.This book details the ups and downs in both expeditions. Giving the reader of being along side each of the groups, and trying to cope with the hardships that each group endured.

An excellent book. Being English I was raised on the myths surrounding Scott. This book exposed his shortcomings as an explorer and planner of an expedition. By contrast I was overwhelmed by Amundsen's lifelong committment to polar exploration. The lengths to which he went to make sure that he was as well prepared as possible contrasted sharply with the Brittish expedition. This book is well written and spurred my interest in the Antartic. The photographs and additional information such as the dietary allowances per man found at the back made it even more interesting that it's spectatcular subject matter.

"Search for the Flaming Chalice" by Robert Shaw Kesler is adelightful adventure story. I read it aloud to my nine-year old whodescribed it as "suspenseful and funny." This book features three clever, courageous martens in an ever-surprising plot. The evocative descriptions, punchy dialogue, and tension-relieving humor make for a wonderful chapter book. This fresh take on adventure and magic is highly recommended.

"Search For the Flaming Chalice" was an exciting adventure that will definately be loved by all ages. I can't wait to read it to my two year old someday. There are some very important values to be learned by these witty martens...teamwork, friendship, and faith are just a few. You won't be disappointed by this book of adventure, mystery, good versus evil, and humor!

"Search for the Flaming Chalice" transports its readers into the magical, marten-filled world of Toveria where sorcerers battle for power and enchanted gems, murderous sewn-together monsters, and angry spirits dominate everyday encounters. I thought the book was a charming story with enough mystery, action, and silliness to captivate younger readers. As an older reader, I enjoyed the humor and the many camouflaged literary references. In today's environment where children are besieged with frenetic, cross-marketed trash such as Pokemon and Power Rangers, parents can take heart that "Search for the Flaming Chalice" gently teaches children the importance of friendship, family, courage, persistence, and teamwork while entertaining them.

If you really want to understand what "Time" means, you have to read Seth Books & Jane's this one, instead of reading Einstein's or Stephen Hawking's or any of other so-called scientists', to whom I used to belong. In this book you will see in a fictional format the meaning of "Time," which Seth is telling us. Alas, the so-called self-claimed scientists have never officially taken Seth's messages seriously so far. But many writers seem to have gotten Seth & Jane's idea on "Time." In the movie "Kate & Leopold," Kate went "back to her future" to see Leopold in her past. You will understand what this means, only if you read Seth's & Jane's this book. Mind you that the original novel writer seemed to have ingored to make his story commercial what Seth is telling (only to the extent of my understanding): "Even if you managed to go back to your past, people in the past cannot see you." I am sure you can enjoy romantic (not life-killing) SF videos more realistically after reading this book.

The first book of this trilogy (they were originally published as three separate books), "The Education of Oversoul 7" is one of my most favorite books of all time! And if you like the first one then the 2nd and 3rd books are definitely worth reading too.

As a big Seth fan I must admit I haven't paid much attention to the "Jane" books. But one thing makes sense, that one person who should really know what Seth is saying in his works is Jane. In this trilogy I found that I could hardly put the book down during the first book "The Education of Oversoul 7". This story introduces us to Seven, his entity Cyprus and four of Seven's earthly personalities: Lydia, Josef, Proteus and Ma-ah. The story is fascinating and meant to illustrate the interaction between reincarnational selves with each other and their entity or soul. The second book "The Further Education of Oversoul Seven" didn't hold my attention like the first. Two characters returned from the first book: Josef and Lydia. The story is written from the point of view of a new character William. You meet more of Seven's personalities and see the interaction through time with some of the characters and past or future versions of themselves. The material on "The Gods" seemed to drag the story down to a slow crawl. The third book was almost as interesting as the first. In "The Museum of Time" again Seven is interacting with his personalities except in this story he must assume a human body for a period of time. The writing is very good and the characters are interesting. Jane does an excellent job of illustrating some of Seth's concepts in her novels adding illumination in a way that is only possible through fiction.

I am a small business owner who has been writing his own ads for the past dozen years or so. Simply put, if your ad is not effective, you are throwing away money -- quite literally. Mr Bly's book made me realize that I had been throwing away a lot of money, unfortunately.

I highly recommend this book. If you write your own ads, you may think (like I used to) that writing copy is "no big deal". Maybe it isn't, but there are still rules that need to be followed for maximum effectiveness, and Mr Bly does an excellent job of explaining them.

If I had to suggest improvements to this book, it would be 1. a new and updated edition, and 2. the use of some graphics. Mr Bly goes to some length to explain textually the layout of an ad, which is silly when a picture or graphic is worth a thousand words (pun intended).

But my real gripe is this: the printing is of such poor quality that I found myself washing my hands after every reading session. No kidding, it's worse than some newspaper print. This may sound a like a superficial gripe to some, but what good is great copy if the customer is left with a yucky feeling?

I can always count on Bob Bly to cut through the mumbo-jumbo of marketing communications fluff, and provide good, solid advice on how we can get our messages across successfully. He did it in "Business-to-Business Direct Marketing." And now he does it for this wonderful new medium, the Internet. Bob never forgets that the objective of marketing communications is to move customers and prospects to action. He explains how to write Internet copy that sells. Covering all the Internet media--websites, email, banner ads, newsletters--Bly gives us detailed tips and techniques on how to craft and adapt our messages to be maximally effective. And, naturally, he delivers his message with absolute clarity. Bravo to Bob Bly.

Bly's Online Copywriter's Handbook is a comprehensive guide for anyone who aspires to write the copy on their own website. He covers the fundamentals of effective online writing and goes on to share how you can adapt your existing print materials to the web. He details exactly what you need on your home page and shares effective techniques to drive traffic to your site. I particularly enjoyed his chapter on how to build a healthy e-zine. This 320 page book answers every conceivable question you'll have as you write and maintain the information on your website. This book is first rate.

This is a very good book to read. The title of the book tell a whole lot about the book. Stories told through the book tells about the hard times African Americans faced in the earlier years of baseball. The book also tells how African Americans overcame the adversity that their skin color put them in. The book also makes you wonder were would baseball be if African Americans had the same chances as white people.

Most baseball fans are familiar with the great names and stories that emanated from the Negro Leagues. Satchel Paige, ever the showman, often asked his fielders to sit down while he struck out a dangerous hitter; Cool Papa Bell was so fast that he could blow out a candle and be in bed before the room got dark; and Josh Gibson may or may not have hit a ball completely out of Yankee Stadium. Peterson includes these gems and much more in this incredibly in depth history of the Negro Leagues. He chronicles the history of the black ballplayer, beginning with those few who actually played in the major leagues during the tail end of the nineteenth century, before the doors were closed, and continuing into the 40's and 50's, when Jackie Robinson's arrival in Brooklyn led to the demise of the Negro Leagues. Peterson relies almost exclusively on first-hand accounts culled from the black press of the day and extensive interviews from players and coaches. Also included is an appendix filled with year by year standings and an alphabetical listing of Negro League players. Certainly, this book is invalueable to anyone interested in learning about the unknown greats from the Negro Leagues.

This book beautifully captures the heart and soul of what Negro League baseball was. Not only does this book give real insight into what the game meant to black players and fans, but helps one understand how the alienation of blacks from big-league play was a great tragedy to the game. This book makes me wonder how great the game could be today, if this tragedy had not occurred.

The photomosaics in this book are the most superb that I have ever seen. The book provides close-ups, so that you may see each individual picture. The book has a wide variety of photomosaics, and the one that touched me the most was the AIDS Memorial quilt one. This is a fabulous for photography busts, and non-photography books alike. This is an amazing collection that can be appreciated by many people.

The quality of each and every mosaic in this book is stupendous. Looking at all the pictures is almost therapeutic. With the microscope provided, hours can be spent looking at the tiny pictures that create a beautiful scene from a distance. The amount of effort and time put into this book seems baffling, but the author's effort truly pays off.

This is the most inspiring use of photography with computer work I've come across. It sent me out to have a full sixe 20x36 for my Entertainment Room. Can't wait until the entire room is a Photomosaic. Thumbs up for sure to Mr. Silvers

This lovely short novel was written in 1939, and made into a movie with Joseph Cotten and Jennifer (appropriate name!) Jones in 1948. It's an odd, very haunting book. At times it is extremely beautiful and moving, though I don't think Nathan quite manages the ending: which isn't to say I can see a better answer. It's about a young struggling artist who meets a mysterious little girl playing by herself in a park. He befriends her and learns that her parents are high wire jugglers. Then she disappears, but reappears a few more times, always a few years older. After a while the artist realizes how strange things are (Jennie always seems to know). Basically, she seems disconnected from time. The artist's sketches of Jennie give him the break he needs to make his career, but before long Jennie is all he cares about. The book moves quickly to the inevitable ending. Parts of it, as I said, are haunting: the images of the lonely girl in the park bring tears to my eyes as I type. And there are some very fine lines as well. Really a very good book.

I first came across Portrait of Jennie in a BBC "Boy Meets Girl" play in about 1969, with the utterly wonderful Anna Calder-Marshall playing Jennie, and fell in love with both her and the story on the spot. (I found out later from the BBC that "the recording of this play is no longer in existence" -- vandals!)

I found a second-hand copy of the book in 1970. I foolishly lent it (complete with pasted-in treasured press pix of Anna Calder-Marshall as Jennie) to someone a year or two later, and didn't find a replacement till twelve years later. NO ONE borrows that. The author Robert Nathan (1894-1985) normally churned out (I'm told) undistinguished romantic novels; Portrait of Jennie (published 1940) was a one-off in its strangeness, wonder and beauty.

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Do yourself a favour: read the book, and be haunted for the rest of your life.

This is one of the most wonderful love stories ever written. I first read this in 7th grade, and since then Robert Nathan has become my most favorite writer and "Portrait of Jennie" has become my most beloved book of all time. This is a timeless classic novelette. I am usually able to read this in one sitting, because the haunting story keeps me so hooked. The climatic, yet tearful ending only proves that love endures all things. If you ever feel depressed or hopeless, read "Portait of Jennie" and let it be your muse for inspiration as Jennie Appleton was Eben's muse during his time of hopelessness.

As always, Robert Lafore has written a book which is always to be kept in one's library. This book has two qualities; 1) written by Robert Lafore, and 2) published by SAMS.

The best quality of Robert Lafore is that he answers the questions exactly the same time when they are rising in your mind.

SAMS has a history of publishing books for novices, making them experts.

A while ago, I told a more experienced programmer friend of mine that I wanted to study algorithms,he laughed at me. He also gave me a book to read. After the first chapter I realized why he laughed. This is definitely not an easy subject.But when I came across TYS DS and Algorithms I finally got a chance to understand the topic. I have a lot of algorithms books but if you have no experience and need to learn the subject in a short time, then this is the book for you. I am a self taught programmer and I needed to learn about algorithms real fast.This book put me on the right track.Now I think I am ready for the more difficult books.

I consider myself a "technician level" programmer.. in other words, my main job title is somewhere in the realm of "make this electronic device functional" and "the network died.. fix it", with the responsibility for the odd bit of utility programming now and then. Considering this, I use this book as basically a brush-up on elementary algorithms and data structures that come into play when doing that bit of utility code. Computer science types will likely consider this book "Data Structures and Algorithms Lite" as it eschews the grinding proofs and NP discussions in favor of actual code in more of a cook book style. Not a bad book for technicians, though I would have preferred some pseucocode and less language specific stuff, but I suppose that defies the nature of this type of book in the first place.