I found this book to accurately describe contemporary mormon beliefs (unlike other books that site early mormon sources from the 1850s and then claim that these sources represent what average mormons believe today). I was curious about what mormons thought about such controversial topics as polygamy, for example, and this book addresses the topic. I asked a mormon friend about several points in the book and was pleased that the book seemed to accurately describe my friend's beliefs.

The title of the book is accurate--it is an "insider's" guide in the sense that it is written by a mormon convert. What you get is a concise, clear and accurate representation of mormon beliefs from a sincere mormon believer. It's a good read--I had a hard time putting the book down.

This is a great book written by a long-time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons). Being a convert, I could appreciate the straightforward way that the history of the Church was presented. Mr. Newell takes us from Joseph Smith's "First Vision," to the death and persecution of early church members, to the pioneer trek led by Brigham Young into the Great Salt Lake Valley and lastly, to the very modern Church of today. The people in these stories were real, and their stories are told to us, very often, in their own words. From a historical standpoint, the book serves as an excellent resource.

Additionally, and more importantly to the eyes of the Church faithful, Mr. Newell makes the events of the past relevant to the Church today by reminding us of prophecies and visions given throughout time. He reminds us that the pioneers struggled across thousands of miles, so that they would have the right to worship their God in what way they chose. He explains clearly and without apology, because there is nothing to apologize for, Mormon beliefs and doctrine.

Finally, Mr. Newell does not seek to convert others to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through this book. Rather, he presents the events of the past, our hopes for the future, and the tenets of the Gospel to which we prescribe, as set forth by various sources of Scripture. It is for the reader, then, to take from the book what he will and let his increased knowledge take him where he will.

As a life time member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints I was very encouraged to see a no nonsense description of LDS theology directed toward a general audience.

I must admit that I learned a few things while reading Latter Days. Latter Days does describe the doctrine with a high level of detail. While I believe it to be accurate, a reading of the without further research may leave the reader a bit confused as to which doctrines listed are "core tenants" of the LDS faith and which are lesser known or not emphasized. As a compliment to your reading, I suggest talking to a friend familiar with the LDS faith or spending some time at the Church's website (...) to get a better feel.

That said, I give the book my highest recommend.

I bought this book for my grandfather in January of 2000. He immigrated to America with my grandmother and father from Lago, Calabria, Italy and worked as a miner and mine rescue worker in Pennsylvania during the days of H.C. Frick.

He turned 91 in December of 1999, but he vividly remembered his days in those mines until his death in April of 2000, when black lung finally weakened his heart, causing him to pass. Reading this book was one of the final acts of his long, admirable and often difficult life, and he assured me that this book portrays conditions inside the mines and in the company towns very accurately. The book tells the tales of the coal barons, but it is much more. It recalls the coal mining region's contribution to the building of the United States and is a testament to the immigrant spirit of those who made it possible.

This is an historically correct accounting of the beehive coke industry of Fayette and Westmoreland Counties of Pennsylvania (Connellsville Coke Region), which dominated the region from the end of the Civil War until the end of World War Two and was largely responsible for the growth of the Pittsburgh steel industry. Ms. Sheppard tells the story of the Coal Barons and their miners, mostly European immigrants, without taking sides in an issue which continues to this day. Financial manipulations and the growth of the unions are described in great detail. Her account of the rise and fall of Uniontown, Pa. coal baron J.V. Thompson is particularly intriguing, as is the story of Henry Clay Frick, one of America's premier industrialists. A must-read for any student of Pennsylvania mining or industrial history.

Yes Curtis Cokes is a member of the boxing hall of fame and a former welterweight champion but he is also an exceptional trainer. This is simply the best book on "how to box" out there. It is not another boxing book about Mike Tyson, nor is it a boxing fitness anthology. Curtis goes through step by step, how the jab should be thrown, how to put the right hand behind the jab properly, correct foot placement, etc. Curtis also gives you a glimpse into the mind of a champion, his work ethic, his fears and some pitfalls for the young prospering boxer to watch out for. If you are a young amateur, you really should read this book to make sure that you are being taught the correct way to box. Not all trainers are created equal...

In addition, this book is short and to the point; you may want to read a lot of the passages a little slower and think about what he is actually telling you. Every bit of information he has included on things such as the step-over left hook are critical to perfecting the movements. You may think that you know how to throw a punch, but your technique may need improvement.

Don't let the dated appearance of the book mislead you; this book is solid instruction from the mind of a great champion.

Co-authored by a former Welterweight Champion, basic boxing techniques: stances, punches, fight strategy, training, and equipment selection are covered well. A surprisingly candid discussion is included to guide young boxers in selection of manager and promoter...good buy.

One of the best books ever written about lawyers, judges and prosecutors. Anyone familier with the legal system will find that little has changed in 400 years. Catherine Bowen was a fine writer and an excellent "popular" historian. Her biography of Lord Coke not only describes a critical period in English history, but also illuminates the origins of the concepts of ordered liberty that eventually found their way into the US Constitution. Anyone interested in either law or Anglo/American history would enjoy this book.

I loved this book, both for its history of the period and its history of English Common Law, with Sir Edward's role in the formation of that Law. Couldn't put it down.

Most poetry these days doesn't usually speak to me, but I found myself strongly attracted to the poems in this book. The first half, titled "Names & Faces", gives a fascinating look at the people who inhabit Coke's world, his friends, his family, and people he just happened to run into. The second section, "Gray Matters", while not as strong as the first half, had more to say that directly related to my world, including such gems as "For a Minute in Late March I Was Free", and give me insight into worlds I may never have considered or knew existed. I recommend this book very much.

This is a wild ride, great fun and hilarious. The thought behind all of the twists and turns is amazing. I loved the characters and felt like I knew every one. And their romp around the world is like a travel log gone crazy. If incompetence were a virtue these people would all be heaven bound. Nobody could have taken mistaken identity to this level of plausible obsurdity, except S.R. Bowlby. His first little book was so much fun that I didn't think he could out do himself, but did. I'd love to get into the story more, but I'm afraid of reveiling too much and ruining this mystery/suspense, humorous book. I really love this book and have since read it two more times, each new reading being more fun than before. What a wonderful storyteller. If you thought you'd read a great chase book, this one beats them all. Try it!

Gordon Downie's book Coke Machine Glow is a comprensive look at poetry told though the mind of a successful musician who is the lead singer to the popular candian band The Tragically Hip. His poetry reflects his experiences and his ability to truly make poetic "deep" pharses. The content is excellent and the drastically different lenghts from one poem to another really adds to the enjoyment of the book. If you enjoy peotry that is more subjective and less strait forward you will enjoy this book.

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This book is hilarious, and the art is perfect. If you like Dave Barry, but love the west, this book is unmatched and unmatchable by anything else I have seen. The publisher is the same one that did "Don't Squat With Your Spurs On," but this is a better read. My sixty-year-old father-in-law, who is not easy to please, about rolled out of his chair Christmas night reading it. It's short, it's cheap, and you can't shoot wrong wth this one.

After a strange encounter with General Alcazar of San Theodoros, and then getting home to see that Emir Ben Kalish Ezab, has sent his thoroughly obnoxious son, Prince Abdullah, to stay at Marlinspike, the Emir is deposed by the evil Revolutionary thug, Sheik Bab El Er.
Tintin and the Captain fly to Khemed, to try to get to the bottom of an illegal arms buying racket and if they can, to help their friend, the Emir.
There they take a boat to Mecca , where they must battle several enemies , in a high adventure on the Red Sea. Before the adventure is through , they will break a slave smuggling ring and ensure the defeat of several villains.
The issue of slave trade by Arabs , of Africans , was not only still going on when this book was written in 1958 , but is still endemic today , in places such as the Sudan.
These adventures are always full, of life and colour.

While talking about General Alcazar, the deposed president of the Republic of San Theodoros, Tintin and Captain Haddock literally run into him. This is more than mere coincidence, it is the beginning of another exciting adventure for our hero and his friends as it seems Alcazar is involved in buying armaments on the sly. However, Prince Abdullah has been sent by his father the Emir to stay with the good Captain to improve the young scamp's English. The Emir mentions that the situation is serious at home and when the headlines announce a coup d'etat in Khemed, Tintin decides to head there to find out if there is a connection between the rebel victory achieved by air power and the arms dealing he has discovered.

What makes "The Red Sea Sharks" one of the best Tintin adventures is that there are even more dastardly deeds being done by the bad guys this time around (involving "coke" smuggling). Herge continues to explore the class between Western and Near Eastern cultures as Captain Haddock has to wear a veil as a disguise and Snowy has a memorable encounter with a cheetah, while back home Professor Calculus and Nestor do their best to keep Prince Abdullah, ah, entertained. Herge might have created an imaginative parallel world for Tintin's adventures, but they certainly echo serious real world concerns, and that is especially true of "The Red Sea Sharks." As an added pleasur3e, the good captain gets to vent time and time again at people who really deserve to be roundly cursed out, even by Haddock's peculiar collection of epithets.

This is Herge in the 1950s, his art having reached a fully mature style. There's just something so open and exciting about this book -- the exotic locale, the breathless adventure and palpable danger, the complex political scenario. First-rate stuff, marred, alas, by a patronizing portrayal of black Muslims being sold into slavery. It's racist, but at any rate considerably less so than "Tintin in the Congo."