Fern Michaels continues her journey deep in the heart of Texas with this second novel in the Coleman family saga. Though we still follow Billie Ames Coleman Kingsley from time to time, this novel is more focused on Billie's eldest daughter, the headstrong and passionate Maggie. Now the mistress of the family spread Sunbridge, Maggie has her hands full with an ungrateful son at odds with his Amerasian cousin, her struggle to overcome her demons and attempting to re-establish some sort of connection with her daughter, Sawyer, whom she abandoned to Billie when Sawyer was an infant. Add to the mix a forbidden love for Maggie, a shocking accusation that places the Colemans against the law and loads of good old-fashioned family conflict and you have a wonderful second novel for Michaels' TEXAS series. Readers will not be disappointed!

Vegas Heat was just wonderful. Fern Michaels writes another great one. Loved it & couldn't put it down once I started it. What a wonderful way to spend a day. Just great!

Fern Michaels outdid herself on the Texas series of books. They are all so great. Have read the whole series & they were so great that I kept them all to reread again someday. The books are a must read for everyone. I can't say enough about them. If you want to sit down & fall in love with a whole family than get these books.

I think the first word that comes to mind when reading Austin's Underworld series is the poet's driving ambition. These are ambitious poems written in the grand manner of Hart Crane, David Jones and other heroic first and second generation modernists. I applaud this aspect of Austin's work. He attempts to give us a complete vision of the violence and depravity of the city--and sometimes its glimpses of beauty and human courage. Austin is at his best in this first volume, I believe. The Inferno Section pages 39--50 is a remarkable tour de force and should earn this poet his rightful place in the Norton Anthologies of the 21st century. The other volumes, to my mind, continue the theme, but much as an echo of the original thunderclap (although still worth a read for the sharp eye and language). All in all, William J. Austin is an exceptional talent, and a rare one, in these days when p.c. sentiments, simple-minded writing, fizzling fragments, and/or studied obscurantisms can earn one a position as "poet in residence" at XYZ U.

They say I got a thousand words to get out what I will about William James Austin, but I only need one: Reality. Gritty, grimy, gallant and golden, I love William James Austin. I came upon this man after seeing him at a reading when I was in New York on layover for a flight, and I decided to go out and buy Underworld 1 & 2. It didn't let me down. I don't read much poetry, but if I did, it'd be more Austin. It's the best Under___ since Dostoevsky. Does anyone know any other writers out there like him? I'd like to get it. I'll write again when I'm done with Underworld 3 & 4. Let's hope Austin kept it up.

First introduced to Austin's work through Underworld 3 & 4, I thought I'd give his first book a try. Wow! Underworld 1 & 2 is every bit as disturbing as its follow-up, if not more so. This is one hell of a trip through one man's nightmares. One of the two long poems in the book, "inferno," tracks a junkie's search for a fix through the city's underbelly. The margin notes loosely connect the action to Dante's own journey through the nine levels of hell. It seems that our protagonist is hunting for a piece of heaven not only for himself, but also for his girlfriend who is an amputee. Rough trade here, but brilliantly constructed. The imagery alone is unbelievably rich. This is New York poetry at its best. The back cover tells us that Austin was nominated for the Pushcart Prize by Richard Kostelanetz. Can work this distrubing win prizes? Well, Austin did win an Allen Ginsberg Prize. Watch out, Austin--with the recent flap over the Brooklyn Museum of Art's "Sensation" exhibit, the goon squad may be coming for you next.

Dave Austin has led a rich and varied life. He's traveled, been a recording artist, performed as a professional athlete, and owned several small businesses. Along the way, he learned about automatic writing, and after years of internal struggles, began "writing" what his spiritual guides and teachers dictated to him.

He says that "during one of these writings, Jesus said, 'Hello, I am here.'" Eventually he came to accept that he was "writing with Jesus," and showed his words to family and friends. He's now sharing them with the world, in The Unfinished Cross: Listen to the Voice Within.

Austin says he now believes that he has a special relationship with Jesus, "but it is a relationship that anyone can have if they are willing to and choose to." All they have to do ask God for the answers to their questions and be open to listening to their inner selves.

He choose to ask questions about specific books of the Bible, including Genesis, John, and Matthew. The responses emphasized that God has unconditional love for all humans and that we all have free will.

Austin also asked general questions about life today, and received answers advising people to live with love: "love of life, love of God, and love of yourself." People also need to start appreciating nature and the beauty that surrounds them, and to make time each day to spend a few minutes alone with God.

As Austin's commitment to publish the messages he'd received grew, he began sharing the writing with others. The last section of the book includes some of the responses he received from family and friends, negative and positive.

The Unfinished Cross refers to the fact that the work of God is never done, and that it's up to us, as people of the cross, to keep doing that work. Austin says "what I sincerely hope is that you receive from these writings something positive, something that you can use while going forward in your everyday life . . .. I truly believe that we are here to work together by helping each other, and most importantly, by loving one another." The Unfinished Cross provides readers with inspiration and encouragement from Jesus to complete their own life's work.

I wanted to just say how MUCH "The Unfinished Cross" has touched me. Seriously, I just cannot say enough about how much I felt as I read it. With me being a Christian, I have to admit I was a little skeptical at first, thinking on more conservative Christian terms. I am a very open minded person. I like to learn about different beliefs and interests to broaden my horizons as a person to expand my spirit as I learn with all of life's experiences, so I was compelled to read it. As I read, I went through many different stages and feelings on wheather it was really words from Jesus or if that even mattered. I felt so happy because it touched base with all of my instinctual thoughts and feelings on my religion. It seems that your inspiration writings from Jesus have filled so many gaps and questions that I had always wondered and felt weary about. With each chapter I read, I really imagined these words being straight from Jesus. With that it felt as though it had strengthened our relationship. It helped me grasp a more earthly, tangible perception of Jesus, which put me on a more personal level with Him. You see, I always had a hard time seeing Him clearly because I had always thought of Him as something that "was" not "is". These insprational writings, have REALLY helped me understand, believe, and know that Jesus is still and always was right by my side. I realize that He is up to date with life as it is now, not just with the way life was in the times of when the Bible was written. Like I said before, this amazing new world for me opened up and this new "updated word" from Him aided me with my relationship with Jesus so much.

I couldn't put this book down. It confirms everything that I know to be true in my own heart. It brings more meaning and value to me in my everyday life, and has prompted me to really explore the Bible. I've always felt, deep down inside, that I knew God. But now I have a truer, deeper relationship with God. It is so simple, when you take away the clutter and get down to the simples messages that Jesus brought to us. We are here to share love with one another, and in doing so we create a deeper fullfillment within our own lives and the lives of others. This book can't help but bring you to a closer relationship with your family and friends. It will give you a great sense of peace and comfort.

Willful, sassy Rebecca Huntington had grown up in frontier Forts and was anxious to return "home" to her father after six years with her Aunt Belle and her cousin Alicia Evans.
During her six years she has learned the delightful pastime of flirting and the thrill of a "casual" kiss.

After meeting Lieutenant Clark Forrester, she found it hard to forget his "casual" kiss. But she wouldn't see him again, right?
Rebecca talked her aunt into joining the army supply train to make the final leg to her father's fort.
Finding Lieutenant Forrester leading the supply train, she became fascinated in watching him shave every morning. And wasn't deterred by the threat of indians

While Lieutenant Forrester found that a woman who could ride astride, beat him at chess and unnerve him just by deepening her dimples was a fascinating pastime, wooing the boss's daughter and a court-martial could go hand in hand.

You will find this story fascinating and I highly recommend it.
A wonderful frontier characterization and great characters.

Cassandra Austin writes another best seller! This book describes a woman who is every bit as sassy as everyone has dared to dream! This book combines wit, charm, historical points, and a definite sex appeal! This one will be on the keeper shelf for years to come!

The best Austin so far! Sweet, strong, sexy! This writer is at the top of her game with this intensely romantic, witty tale of love in the Old West. Not only does she know the human heart, Austin's research skills are obvious as I learned as well as thrilled to her tale. Not to be missed!

The man's name is Willie Kocurek. If you have never met him, then you have missed out on an opportunity to know a true "Austin Icon". Of his many mantras, "Where there's a Willie, there's a way", speaks volumes of his success. This book is an entertaining glimpse into what has made the man what he is today. I know Willie - and thanks to this book, I now know the way!

A piece of Willie Kocurek's lovable stories to take home with you! I have heard Willie speak and his book comes to life with his wonderful stories! I could actually see him as a child stomping the sauerkraut!

Thanks, Willie, for sharing your life and your wisdom with us. We should all strive to be like you!

The people at the bookstore are probably still talking about the nut who danced around the featured books table last night. I couldn't help it... I was completely caught off guard by the title staring at me: "The Wit and Wisdom of Willie Kocurek."

My little celebration dance concluded, I snatched up the book and ran to the counter, never bothering to look at the price. It wouldn't have mattered.

Too excited to drive home, I read the first several chapters in the parking lot, then drove home and finished it. I'll probably reread it every year or two from now on. In my humble opinion, no library is complete without one of these little beauties in it. Everyone needs to know Willie Kocurek.

The story of the morning that I met Willie by accident has become the favorite chapter of many readers of my own New York Times bestseller, Secret Formulas of The Wizard of Ads. (Chapter 75: A Bright Red Bow Tie)

Willie Kocurek is one of those rare people that you should go out of your way to get to know. Buy this book and you'll carry the pearls of Willie's humor, audacity, wit and wisdom in your heart for the rest of your life... a bargain at any price.

When my ex-husband and i separated, i frantically hit the library. I was hoping to discover a book that would help me understand what had happened in my marriage, what was the cause of its failure. Among the many books that i digested during that infamous, awful summer, i stumbled upon this one, by far the best one. Ellen Gilchrist's essay, "Meditations on Divorce", has the largest percentage of truths per square inch of page that i have ever seen. This piece alone is reason enough to purchase the book, in my opinion. Susan Spano's essay is the one that touched me the most, because her comments on the concept of morality put the finger right on the wound for me. Morality, a topic that made her friends (and mine) cringe, but that was at the very core of her problems. My third favorite essay is Anne Roiphe's, a revision of a divorce that never was but that should have been (her own parents'). All in all, this is a fantastic collection that helped me immensely, and that i will always cherish as one of the greatest books of essays i've ever read.

brillaint writing, key insights, truly a bedside companion for any woman (1 in 2) whose marriage has gone awry. wonderful......

From the first story to the last you will be able gain strength and find answers that have eluded you in the process of divorce. Every woman will find a bit of herself in this book.

Keith sums up the very reason I moved to Alaska in the summer of '98. The book tugs at you like the land does up here. It inspires me to take the path less travled. My only hope is, that I have half the heart Keith does, when I go on my Alaska viking. I am very fortunate, in that I have an autographed copy of the book. Signed by Keith at the 1994 Portland, Oregon Sportsman show. Great man and even better book!

This is a great book on the life and times in Alaska. He has done a great job in relaying his story to the reader. I personal have two copies and my first copy has been read so many times, the pages are falling out. Check it out. It's worth the money and the time for it to come :O)

I love this series so much that I have had to replace the entire set three times. I lend them out and they disappear!
These are by far the finest novels that Ms. Austin has written. I was drawn into the story, and I just couldn't put the books down. Ms. Austin provides Scriptural references so it is easy to see what she is basing her story on. After reading the Scriptures, elements in the story that are taken right out of the Bible are easily discerned from those that the writer may be taking an artist license with. It breathed life into these characters and made them very relevant to me.

I immediately began reading the remaining books in the series, and every one was a delight. I enthusiastically recommend the series.

Ms. Austin's books, the series from Kings and Chronicles have been excellent and informative. Her writing capabilities are beyond words. This 5th book in the series, Among The Gods was spell bounding, heart pounding and could not be put down. You will truly feel like you know the characters before you are done, and you will hate for it to end.

AOS didn't just write it, he lived it. He was the embodiment of his words and as such he deserves the utmost respect. He allowed himself to be scrutinised by people such as Colin Wilson and the Occult Research Society and came out trumphs. He could do anything and chose to do nothing (literally), he created masterpieces on canvas and sold them for a couple of pounds each.

If you never read another occult book then read this or The Book of Pleasure (part of The Inferno to Zos).

A must have

With AOS, who needs no introduction as i'm sure if you have gotten this far you need no desription of this wonderment. A harsh whipping of the swine into a coral which causes an upstart. Yesss, no we're getting somewhere. This is required reading for all masters of beLIEf.

Book was great. It was used but in good condition. It arrived in only a couple days.

This book is an excellent resource for both high school and college debaters in both the policy and value areas. I highly recommend it!