Very small book; the quality of the reproductions is not quite as good as his other books. 8 stones over 8 years. 4 of the stones can be seen in "Simply Counting Waves" (available at photoeye, at least for now). The concept and execution of the book go well together. The intimacy of the collection of stones reminds me of a family album. Overall quite nice

I bought these tapes hoping to learn some of the Jewish mystics' ideas about Out of Body Experiences. While the last tape has a very good meditation concerning "soul travel" (which I think is the same thing), that was about all that was mentioned on that topic. I enjoy listening to Rabbi Cooper (I've also listened to "The Mystical Kaballah"), and am certainly not sorry I bought the tapes. The tapes have many useful exercises for developing "higher consciousness" that are quite easy to do (if you don't suffer from "Time Deficiency Syndrome" :-)).

One of the many children's books I've gotten out of the library that I have since bought.

The titular Cat of this story lives in a two-family, but doesn't consider either family his ("Tom Cat") owner, but when one family decides to make their own decision about that, it's up to Tom Cat to set the record straight.

The book explores the curious way a cat can find its way home when it's been surplanted elsewhere and also just what the definition of "home" is. Perhaps more importantly, however, is the message: There's more than one way to LOVE a cat!

The text had many repetitive phrases which I can now leave out and have my 3 year old son fill in for me. This is also a book that I am sure my son will enjoy reading on his own when he is older.

Beautifully illustrated as well!

I hope this book returns to print sometime. It is a history of the Skylab space station
program. It discusses in detail the experiences of the astronauts who called Skylab home
for months at a time, and the experiments they performed. I hope that the people who
designed the International Space Station read this book, because it talks a lot about how
different types of people (scientists versus pilots) reacted to different aspect of
living in a gravity-free environment and how people coped with the various problems
associated with space station life.

Okay, I'm a bit prejudiced since I was born in Spartanburg, SC myself, but this book does shed light on a small city that produced a lot of great music. The in-depth look on Pink Anderson, the bluesman Pink Floyd and Johnny Cash have cited as an influence, was well handled along twith the story of his son Alvin (who I know quite well). So put on your B-B- b-lack slacks and enjoy this look at an overlooked center of jazz, gospel, rock, and r&b music.

The photographs in the book are outstanding. Being from the region the book is based on (Alabama), one tends to overlook the beauty that surrounds oneself. This book brings out memories of days gone by. Where hunting is not the issue but the social event of the time

I Got a Family is a book that should be in every young child's library. It is rhythmic and fun-loving, full of country dialect and down-home charm. A child describes each member of her family and how that individual demonstrates his/her special love. Simple perceptions about an old granny with "life oozing out her fingertips" or a brother that "loves her hard," on to a mother that clothes her as she grows and a father that spins her around but holds her tight til the "dizzies go." The text pulses with it's own beat-- the type of rhythm that catches every child's attention... and every parents. The story is fast but rich; the illustrations are simple and vibrant. Best of all, the end tells a truth about families for every child and parent to remember: "I got a Family, lovin' me, Pullin' 'n' pushin' 'n' shovin' me Into the paths where I gotta go, Givin' me all that I gotta know, Pilin' up feelings in a stack. And I got a heart that loves 'em back!"

Melrose Cooper's poetry is all that's needed to describe this book. I know some day that my son and daughters will read this book to their own children. Then I'll be the granny who's "life oozes out her fingertips."

Life's funny. A dear friend asked me to stop at a Catholic book store. I figured walking around a bunch of crosses and pictures of Mary would be interesting. And here I am, in effect, passing judgement on the bookstore. It's almost inevitable. We are human. And we judge. This book isn't for those who are comfortable with their current system of beliefs. To confront one's own thinking is a frightening experience. Yet it's so liberating. This book is an easy read, and drives home a good point; seek to understand yourself.

Judging.

We do it on so many levels. We judge ourselves, others, and everything in our life. To step outside our own narrow world, and truly see the world for what it is...it's amazing.

Seelye's short work, travels through a considerable amount of major works and authors, including Poe, Stowe, Chopin, and George Washington Cable among others. He describes many of the antipathies with which these authors regard New England cicles of thought (including Poe's distaste for the Transcendentalism of Emerson and Thoreau), arguing a reactionary position for Southern authors. He concludes that Southern literature is not original but rather an extension of New England and other American literary models. The work is useful for quickly surveying some regional literature; however, invoking such literary milestones and treating them rather briefly, leaves a certain "something" wanting that a fuller arguement might provide.

Research is excellent. A must for those who enjoy Slavic Folklore.