I thought Collins did an excellent job at covering how Jewish eschatology came to be. He asserts that apocalypticism did not form in a vacuum, but was instead part of tradition of biblical prophetic and wisdom literature. Collins does good work also in including the apocryphal books of 1 Enoch and 2 Esdras.

Apocalypticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls is well written and informative. The basic thesis in this book is the differing Apocalyptic views that prevailed during different periods of history, with the Dead Sea Scrolls being the main subject. I found this book interesting, and informative without criticism. There is also information in here as to the book of Enoch- very early beliefs. From there it goes to Dead Sea Scroll sects and the expectation of messiahs, the teacher of righteousness, rewards and punishments in the last Apocalyptic days. This author, John J. collins, wrote an excellent overview of similar but varying belief systems. He goes to show how history has affected and altered beliefs, but not completely! This book is well worth its price for anyone interested in Apocalypticism.

At first glance, this is very similar to the run of SAS memoirs. The struggles with passing the rigorous selection course, early training and the missions. Frank Collins, like most of the other authors, left the SAS as a sergeant, on the way having been the youngest member of the team that stormed the Iranian Embassy at Princes Gate. Most of the SAS books though finish when their authors leave. In a way this is where Frank Collins' starts as he finds religion in the SAS and leaves to become a priest. Becoming born again seems to be relatively common in the US armed forces but is much less so in the UK. He eventually ends up as SAS regimental chaplain.

This book is very nice. I don't own it but I've read it. It's about a princess (Princess Julia) that will donate money to a hospital and Barbie has to interview her. After the interview the princess's necklace is missing! Will Barbie be able to help her find it? I like this book because it has nice photo pictures and it's a good, sweet story. I also reccomend that you join the Barbie Book Club from Grolier. All Barbie books are nice. (Except for this one book I read about Skipper...)

I work as a bartender, and have found great use for The Bartender's Deck. I keep it on the bar, to let customers look through; kind of like a menu. The mixes in this book are classic and timeless. A great addition to any bar or book collection.

It give you a lot of information on basic training. I would recommend this for anyone who is enlisting, or has enlisted in the military.

There is a moment of reflection when someone you know passes away. Immersed in your own private world it's like getting a splash of water on your face and looking up for what seems to be...the first time.

You question your existence. Wonder about your immortality. Sometimes even alter your goals.

This book of poetry and short stories takes you on a journey into a realm of the twilight. Wrestles with ponderous questions about life and death in a subtle way. Tries to make sense of the suffering we endure.

The two authors poetry blends in so well that you can't tell who wrote what. A collection of beautiful pieces that will stay with you for quite some time.

I highly recommend this book for all the poetry lovers out there.

With this rendition of The King James Old Testament, Stephanie Beacham lends dramatic vocal talent and passion to the most ancient words of God. Certainly worthwhile, and again, beautifully done!

The first point for Amazon.com customers is to note that this CD and book was produced with the British market in mind. Most of the species featured will be found in Britain, with a few that occur elsewhere in Europe included for comparison - or in the hope you can spot that rarity. (Incidentally, the CD does not include Black-headed Bunting used on the book cover.)

For serious UK birders, this is a useful product that draws attention to features of calls that will improve your field skills. Less serious birders might think this is anorak territory. Many of the sound clips are short, deliberately so in order to aid comparisons. This is not a disk to compare with bird song recordings that folk will listen to just for pleasure, but for many birders the calls featured will be evocative of personal experiences in the field.

Many CD systematic bird guides now include recordings of calls, or they occur incidentally in video clips. This CD will help you make use of such resources and is excellent value. I give four stars for being different in a market saturated with potboiler field guides.

George Best's auotbiography reads like any other footballer's biography for about the first third of the book. It's only after that it starts to get insightful and the reader begins to get an idea of the extent of what alcoholism can do to a person.

George's life is a series of highs; winning the European Cup with Manchester United in 1968 and being considered one of the best footballers in the world, and lows; planning his suicide. It's a sad story in many ways.

Much of the time George is his own worst enemy, but he doesn't shy away from admitting as much. There are some revelations new to me: Like when Ron Atkinson asked George to return to Manchester United in the 80's - thanks goodness that didn't happen, an image of boyhood hero would've been shattered.

Although you're not left with the feeling that George is cured from alcoholism by any means, and may go off the rails at any time, you're at least given the comfort that he's happier living back close to his roots.

More than just another footballer talking football.