Generally the book was well written and clear, but every once in a while I came to a section that was beautifully written, and truly inspirational. ...."

As a person who has meditated for a few years I sometimes found his perspective to be transformational. Some of his points are worded in a way that readers can 'realize' instead of simply understand. ...

Books on this topic are sometimes esoteric and dry but Lewis' humorous titles and anecdotes were accurate and effective, and always contained a deeper meaning which facilitated greater comprehension. This book is proof of the maxim that 'A person who understands his topic can explain it in a few simple words.' He explains why meditation is beneficial, how to do it, why it works, and guides the reader through potential pitfalls. He states each point clearly and moves on. This book was entertaining, interesting, and a quick easy read. My hope is that it will go a long way towards bringing meditation to the general public.

I don't agree with publishers weekly That Lewis is trying too hard with his metaphors and humor. What he is doing is being creative and bringing a 'lighten up' approach to a subject that is often bone dry or a culturely alien export from the East. As a westerner Rick Lewis brings a fresh perspective from a tradition and context that is distictly western and as such he offers fresh insights and timely cultural critques of western materialism, consumerism, and the business that keeps us estranged from ourselves. Meditation is the method, par excellence, for bringing us home to what we are essentially(dancing fools!) and orienting us from a context prior to all the culturally conditioned garbage the is crammed into our minds. If you are tired of all the Zen and eastern books that are devoid of an understanding of the dilemnas of our busy western lives and are looking for a fresh perspective from someone who is an exemplar of spiritual disciple in a mad, mad world, you should buy this book. We need more books like this that are Unromantic, Humanistic and FULL of Vitality and Humor. Five thumbs up on one hand clapping!

This is an enjoyable book of a lifetime spent in the field of medicine. My favorite chapters were the early ones as Thomas looked back at what medicine was like early in this century, including what he remembers from his father's medical practice. This medical reminiscence differs from most other physician's writings in that Thomas has spent the majority of his career in research rather than in the clinical practice of medicine. But if research is often thought of as dull drudgery, Thomas certainly does not reflect that in the book. His genuine enthusiasm (and important finds along the way) have shown how necessary research is to progress in health care. As a clinical physician myself, I gained a new appreciation for this side of medicine. Lewis's enthusiasm is infectious, his comments candid, and his medical poetry quite entertaining. I enjoyed reading this.

My favorite Lewis Thomas, so far. There are many good science popularizers around, the late Carl Sagan being better known because of his TV series - Cosmos. Dr. Thomas' books stand-out as being comfy because of his "fireside chat" way of explaining and telling stories. Why do I call him a "good man"? Because his love shines through in his writing.

This book is a gold mine for those seeking out small-cast one-act plays for production! Dr. Heniford's newest resource, not only lists the titles thousands of available plays by playwrights both new and established, it provides synopses, thematic elements, and running times, and cross-references the plays by title and cast specifications. Contact information also is given for each show. This volume is a must for the bookshelf of every producer, director, theatre company, and college/university theatre department committed to producing one-act plays. (Reviewed by Angelo Parra, award-winning writer and dramatist, who also writes and edits personal histories and family memoirs.)

If you only have one bobbin lace pattern book -- this is it.
Excellent selection of patterns. Clear, accurate color diagrams and prickings.

The book was good, and explained everything that I needed to know to the T.

In this continuation of a wonderfully written series of Bible study guides, Dean and staff have once again done an outstanding service for God and for Christians everywhere. If you are alone, or in a small study group, Dean's work will guide you as you walk with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The book is extremely well organized, easy to read and follow, and provides an excellent foundation for Bible study sessions. In this series, we follow the gospel of Matthew and are given thoughtful insight into the holy scriptures. The book is chock full of useful suggestions for the leader or instructor, and comes complete with pronunciation guides and suggested group activities. A must if you are considering leading a bible study.

A comprehensive story of radar remote sening written by the guruhs of synthetic aperture radar. Very application oriented and not such crypitc collection of mathematical/physical hard core stuff. Well done! A bit on the expensive side due to its dimensions and colorfulness! This book is what I was waiting for!

I thought only music could flow like silk until I read this soon to be genex classic. Words like rythym propelled me to finish this page turner the night (actually the morning after) I started it. Intense read.

SAX's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials Ninth Edition-CD-ROM Version

The NST/Engineers, Inc. reviewer, an EPA First Responder, found the Ninth Edition of Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials-CD ROM version (SAX CD) to be a powerful database of easily retrievable, detailed, and pertinent information. The reviewer envisions the target users of the SAX CD deriving the most benefit to be: chemical operators, chemical process engineers, chemists, clinical toxicologists, fire companies, first responders, HAZMAT teams, industrial hygienists, plant managers, physicians, police departments, process safety managers, research professionals, risk management planners, safety engineers, transportation officers, and treatment storage and disposal facility (TSDF) personnel.

The 22,380 materials included are categorized at a minimum according to: Listing Name, Hazard Rating, Chemical Name, Molecular Formula, Molecular Weight, Chemical and Physical Properties, Synonyms, Toxicity Data with References, (instantly accessible by screen "pop-ups"), and Safety Profile.

Where available, NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits, OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels, ACGIH Threshold Limit Values, (all expressed as Time Weighted Averages) and German MAK exposure limits are included. Consensus Reports (Community RTK, EPA TSCA and Genetic Inventory list) along with DOT hazard Classifications and UN/NA 4-digit identifier (for HM-181), CAS Registry number, and Class (carcinogen, mutagen, teratogen, primary irritant, food additive, etc.) are also included.

For forty years, NST/Engineers, Inc. personnel and associates have found editions of SAX to be an invaluable resource. The Ninth Edition on CD ROM provides the instant retrieval capabilities sought by the electronic communication age. The program includes an intelligent default, twelve-characteristic, search engine. It highlights each "hit" in the text and has a "tracking" system that allows the user to look forward or to "backtrack".

In the NST/Engineers, Inc. trials, SAX CD was used in "mock" HAZMAT spills. The reviewer found that the initial assessments of the spills were conducted many times faster by using the SAX CD. Armed with a laptop computer, as are most police and other emergency responders, the addition of this software will greatly decrease response time and reduce the confusion that routinely surrounds hazardous materials incidents. An increase in facility and public safety will be provided by the fingertip access to the knowledge base in the SAX CD .

The SAX CD works on both PC and Macintosh platforms.

3X3 Eyes: Blood Of The Sacred Demon is the fourth and latest graphic novel of the popular manga (Japanese comic) series by Yuzo Takada, about an immortal three-eyed demon girl who yearns to become human and the cursed, indestructible young man with whom she shares her soul. Pai has had her memory and her third eye sealed away, and she is leading a normal life blissfully unaware of who and what she really is. Yet Yakumo is determined to reawaken her, if only because the evil forces that seek to subvert her power can never be beaten back while she remains unaware. Fans of the animated version will notice significant variations in the original source comic, including a different twist ending to the pair's battle with a ruthless marionette! Highly recommended for fans of dark fantasy action-adventure, as are the previous three volumes: House Of Demons, Curse Of The Gesu, and Flight Of The Demon.