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Debbie C. wrote on 11/7/2009...
"Good in delineating boundaries into too rigid, too distant, too rigid, too flexible, enmeshed, and too closed. Includes scenario questions with multiple choice answers to clarify boundary information. Also has step by step exercises to improve boundaries. Very user friendly."
Basic Bible Study Guide (Teach Yourself The Bible Series-Brooks)
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Genre: Religion & Spirituality
Book Type: Paperback
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Genre: Religion & Spirituality
Book Type: Paperback
Audrey S. (auddiemae) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"excellent small book for a new Christian who has not been exposed to the bible as a book.
This basic study explains the difference between old and new testaments, how the bible is divided, and gives a new Christian a basic understanding that they can build on.
It is divided into study chapters, great for a Sunday school class.
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Communication Theories: Perspectives, Processes, and Contexts
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Genre: Reference, Nonfiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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Genre: Reference, Nonfiction
Book Type: Hardcover
Aila B. wrote on 11/7/2009...
"good"
Audrey S. (auddiemae) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"This book was a pick for our bookclub. We decided the book should be coined a typical chit-lik mystery. Old man suddenly falls deeply "in love" with a new bride he met on the beaches of Hawaii while she was on her honeymoon - the couples strike up a conversation, have some innoncent fun and return home.
Obsessed with the young women, the older guy begins to stalk her acros the country. At times the book is funny, predictible, weird and scary. For those who like a "light" mystery read without all the gore and details, this would be excellent. If you prefer more "meat and potatoes" to your stories, then I would suggest another book. "
Pam B. (PamelaK) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"Oh, so predictable, and oh, so corny. This book could have been made into a romance comic book for junior high school girls."
Rhonda W. (smoky) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"Fabulous followup to the Infected, not as gory but still great storyline. I wont give anything away so all you fans can see for yourself why I also love this author!READ IT!!"
Circle of Stones: Woman's Journey to Herself (The Woman's Series)
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Genre: Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Genre: Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction
Book Type: Paperback
Susan A. (seeker999) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"I loved this book. Bought it back in 1990 when it first came out, while going through a period of depression. I felt the book helped me recognize the depression as something to honor in myself rather than to resist. Beautiful and affirming for women to learn of the goddess within."
Lover's Bite (Wings in the Night, Bk 2)
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Genre: Literature & Fiction, Romance
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Genre: Literature & Fiction, Romance
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Jean L. (jeanl) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"This is a good book. It is a great sequel to her 1st book, Demon's Kiss. It is a fast read."
Alcohol Problems: Diagnosis and Treatment
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Genre: Reference, Medicine, Professional & Technical
Book Type: Hardcover
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Genre: Reference, Medicine, Professional & Technical
Book Type: Hardcover
Debbie C. wrote on 11/7/2009...
"From the back cover: "Topics discussed: The clinical presentations of and important differences between the primary, secondary and reactive alcoholisms. The unique characteristics of alcohol abuse/dependence for special populations, i.e., the fetus, the adolescent, the woman, the elderly, the physician, in regard to diagnosis, treatment and prevention. the impact of alcohol abuse/dependence on the family system with the focus on family assessment and treatment involving significant others." Very good on defining effects on the body and includes diagrams. Good resource for teaching effects on body systems, etc. Therapists may appreciate the book more than recovering alcoholics."
William G. (Bookums) wrote on 11/7/2009...
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"This is a book for those who missed the Vietnam war--not the sights and the sounds or the T.V. views but the blood,guts,horror,and the feel of looking down the barrel at a victim of circumstance whose never going to make it to their next moment--the low down on how to get it done-especially after seeing one of your friends bite the dust--I'm not kidding-don't read this book unless you're into getting the job done--it's not for those who want to sit in front of the fireplace for a nice calm read--with a pipefull compared to a Vince Flynn book--it's not so much glamour and bravado as the soldiers"let's get it done""
Jennifer S. (myname) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"The Store is by far my favorite Bentley Little book and ive read em all. It was interesting and kept you wanting more. Very scary read. You really cared for the characters and felt for them. You wont be dissapointed. FYI I read that The Store is Stephen Kings Favorite Beltley Little book! "
Jennifer S. (myname) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"I must say that im surprized by the bad reviews this book recived I read this book probably about 2 years ago and still think about it. I sometimes have a hard time remembering books i read yesterday!I thought it was very good, fast paced, and interesting. It was one of those books that when you get to the end you wish there was more. So again i honestly dont see why it recived bad reviews from so many members, I guess youll have to read it and find out for yourself. "
Kristia G. (kgoss12) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"Very enjoyable read kept my interest all the way through."
Natalie W. (twoseagreeneyes) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"There is devastation all around, but young Jacob's biggest concern is that as a Rebel general he will never be able capture Yankees now that the war is over. His family has been preparing for Passover for weeks and he sits on the porch eating some matzoh while contemplating this disappointment. A Yankee soldier on Passover leave interrupts his thoughts and asks him for a bite. Jacob is stunned by this request, but even more so by his mother's invitation to the stranger to share the Seder with them.
Melded into this wonderful story of a Southern family's hospitality are the time-honored traditions of the Jewish faith. Included in the front of the book are Passover terms and in the back, historical information about the soldier the book is based on.
I found this book not only entertaining but enlightening. It is appropriately geared for the young reader. The author's mastery of evocative words, combined with Adam Gustavson's picturesque illustrations, enable the reader to gain a firm grasp of the history of this Southern family and their surroundings.
Elka Weber's Yankee at the Seder is a skillfully written and poignant story of overcoming differences in order to celebrate humanity and freedom. This debut children's book by Elka Weber would make a tremendous addition to anyone's library.
You can find this review and many others at http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/the-yankee-at-the-seder"
The Night Watchman (Ray Quinn Series, Book 1)
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Genre: Mystery & Thrillers, Religion & Spirituality
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers, Religion & Spirituality
Book Type: Paperback
Natalie W. (twoseagreeneyes) wrote on 11/7/2009...
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Ray Quinn's detective career was shattered, along with his pelvis and a few other body parts, thanks to the bullets that also took out his partner. The booze he pours down helps wash out some of the memories, but only long enough to help him sleep. Now, the most exciting thing in his life is the Sudoku puzzle he does each night at his job as a night watchman for an upscale condominium complex.
Ray figures life couldn't be any more mundane and miserableâ€"but he was wrong. An exotic dancer and a pastor turn up dead in one of the condo units where he works, an apparent murder-suicide. The pastor's sister, Pam, can't believe her brother would end his own life, let alone take another's and begs Ray to help her restore her brother's reputation.
Grudgingly and armed with a surly attitude and less-than-enthusiastic desire, Ray takes a look into the case. Before he knows what's hit him, the case spirals out of control and gets more downright dirty and dangerous than he thought possible, the roots of which lie within his much-cherished Orlando Police Department.
Mark Mynheir's The Night Watchman is the first in a new series and Mark's true-life experiences in law enforcement shine through in this novel of Christian crime suspense. The language, actions and police procedures shown by the characters are so realistic you feel as though you are being led behind the scenes into the world that cops live each and every day. Also noteworthy is Mark's remarkable ability to capture the very real emotional aspect of one's faith and the turmoil we encounter in life that can lead us into and out of it.
There is a Reader's Guide in the back of the book as a nice added feature.
I admire this talented author's ability to write realistic crime fiction laced with Christian beliefs and would recommend this book to anyone looking for such.
You can read this review and many others at http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/the-night-watchman-ray-quinn-series-book-1
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Natalie W. (twoseagreeneyes) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"A young boy climbs upon his grandfather's bed and snuggles in next to him. He eagerly awaits grandpa telling him the story that he has heard many times before, but can never get enough of. It is the story of grandpa's house, a house that is made from pieces of a ship that grandpa worked on during his sailing days. The ship is named “Samson.”
Samson is a one hundred forty-nine foot schooner whose rich historical past spans over sixty-five years. Its exploits include encounters with the Titanic, the polar explorer Admiral Byrd, and the Chicago World's Fair. Each escapade encapsulates an emotion for grandpa that does not go undetected by his young grandson.
In true historical fiction style, this book is filled with loads of information for the reader. The author, Kathleen Benner Duble, weaves the tale back and forth from Samson's seal-trapping history to the present retelling of the story from grandpa to child. She captures the excitement and wonderment of the young boy who so lovingly admires his aging grandfather.
The illustrations are wonderful and span every page. They use soft watercolor with subtle hues to capture the colors of the salty sea, arctic ice floes and the sunny tropical shores Samson and his crew endured.
I found this book to be a good “read aloud” to my son. The timeline provided in the back of the book was of great help in keeping the order of events clear and was a useful tool for sparking discussion. There are also resources provided in the back of the book, including websites, where more information on the Samson can be researched.
The Story of Samson is all-in-all a charming story with well-supported facts.
You can find this review and many others at http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/the-story-of-the-samson"
Kim W. (kimery) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"I enjoyed this book. It has a unique story line. Some of the youngish male characters say things that made me wonder if that's the way youngish males really talk about women ("you know you want to put your peepee in her teepee"). Huh?!"
Melody S. wrote on 11/7/2009...
"This is a nice little story. (Good to read during those cold/snowy days...)
Dick, Jane and Sally enjoying the new fallen snow, and just like ALL kids...can't wait until they are out in it.
We get to watch them as they are in and out most of the day. While in, they bake cookies with Mother. And then, true to the goodness of these old time stories...they share them with others. Showing thoughtfulness, kindness, and honor.
My children and I enjoy this book. We've read it several times. The pictures are awesome to look at (a feast for the eyes) and the story is pure and good. A GOOD book!"
My Soul to Take: A Novel of Iceland
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Genre: Literature & Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers
Book Type: Hardcover
Author:
Genre: Literature & Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers
Book Type: Hardcover
Natalie W. (twoseagreeneyes) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"Hearing babies cry in the fog and seeing shadowy images of young girls in mirrors can be chalked up to skittish nerves and flights of fancy, not ghosts, as far as Thora Gudmundsdottir, single mother and attorney at law is concerned. Her client, Jonas, on the other hand is a true believer and he has promised her an all-expenses-paid indulgent weekend at his New Age resort if she will come and see these supernatural occurrences for herself.
She travels to the newly renovated health resort that was erected on the grounds of an old farmhouse with a bizarre history. Thora barely settles into her posh room when the resort's architect is found murdered. Her body had been bludgeoned, she was raped and pins had been inserted into the souls of her feet. She is but the first victim that will suffer such hideous degradation.
Thora quashes her doubts of the continuing eerie events and delves into the disturbing secrets of the past to discover who is responsible for the macabre killings in this chilling, Icelandic thriller.
From prologue to epilogue, My Soul to Take by Yrsa Sigurdardottir keeps you fastened in your seat!
I admittedly stuttered over the names of most of the characters (well, and the author's too), but forged on because the storyline was so fascinating. She conveys the culture and atmosphere of Iceland with finesse. Her heroine, Thora, has the doggedness of someone I would definitely want in my legal corner if the need ever arose.
This is the second book in the Thora Gudmundsdottir series. Not only will I look out for the next in the series, but seek out the first as well.
You can find this review and many others at http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/my-soul-to-take-a-novel-of-iceland"
Linda K. wrote on 11/7/2009...
"It took a bit to get into this book. BUT, once I began to understand the characters especially Sally Applegate, one of the first women to become a reverand in the the Church of England, it became a "I gotta keep reading" book. It is a book filled with self-questioning, suspense, morality & especially fear of the final ending. AND the ending was so unexpected. Usually you can get a feeling of what it coming but with this book it has an ending that makes you say..."Wow, how did I miss that one?" Really liked The Last Four Things and am looking forward to reading "The Judgement of Strangers" which is the 2nd book of the Roth Trilogy."
Natalie W. (twoseagreeneyes) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"Determined, spirited and tenacious are just a few of the qualities that describe Miss Molly Murphy. After all, it is not just any young woman that can support the women's suffrage movement, run a detective agencyâ€"and keep the attentions of her dashing, attractive, police captain beau all while just recovering from a nasty bout of influenza that has been sweeping its deathly hand across New York City.
At the encouragement of her neighbors, Molly marches headstrong in the Easter parade in a show of protest that women do not have the right to vote. There, she makes the acquaintance of Emily Boswell. Miss Boswell, although a Vassar alumni, has the unfortunate background of being orphaned and was raised by her aunt and uncle. She hires Molly to discover more about her parents and their regrettable end.
Molly takes the case and during her investigation meets another of Emily's Vassar friends, Fanny. Fanny is wealthy, beautiful and spoiled. She also believes she has an adulterous husband. Fanny enlists Molly to solidify her suspicions, but as soon as Molly has a few findings to report, Fanny is stricken with illness and quickly dies.
Fanny is just the first death of several that are blamed on the ghastly epidemic but Molly isn't totally convinced and she is determined to find out the truth and bring justice to her clients.
In a Gilded Cage is the eighth in the Molly Murphy series, by Rhys Bowen but it was the first I have read. I found that as I turned the pages I was able to step back in time right alongside Molly and share with her the discomfiture and prejudices of the time. Her inquisitive mind and gutsy determination makes her a character that you can't help but admire.
I will look for the next in the series with much anticipation.
You can find this review and many others at http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/in-a-gilded-cage-molly-murphy-series"
Natalie W. (twoseagreeneyes) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"Celebrating her big 5-0 is bad enough for Elsie “Beanie” MacBean, but toss in getting tangled up in a murder investigation and nearly becoming another victim to the body layer of the frigid waters of Lake Tahoe (the “body layer” is the layer of bodies that never seem to be foundâ€"where the bodies get hung up under the water)â€"and it really takes the proverbial birthday cake!
To make matters worse, among the passengers of this Fourth of July dinner cruise is the wealthy, demanding and very irritating Ivy Diggs. Ivy and her much older husband are aboard for their anniversary, and by the loud voices emanating from their table, it becomes obvious that it is a not-so-happy occasion. Ivy treats her pampered pooch better than her newlywed husband and soon finds herself swimming with the fishes.
Everyone is quite content to accept the event as an accidental drowning. Everyone that is, except Beanie. Beanie has doubts and sets her sails to discover what really happened. She and her beloved slobbery basset hound, Cruiser, track the case with a bit of help from her devoted and somewhat overprotective friend, Sheriff Cassidy.
Things really heat up and get downright distracting for Beanie when she meets the strikingly attractive blue-eyed Professor Crispin who is studying some mysterious lake events of his own.
Together, Beanie and Cruiser find that there is more than one mystery lurking below the deep and dangerous waters of Lake Tahoe in this puzzling adventure.
Dog lovers will find Cruiser and his other canine cohorts a delight to read about. Beanie is a woman surpassing mid-life and is very comfortable with her four-legged companion and with herself, well, maybe not quite. Both characters are very likable and easy to relate to.
Don't let the author's smooth writing style and her ability to lull you with the imagery of the lapping lake waters fool you. She provides a twist or two in this cozy quest that will keep you guessing!
Kudos to Sue Owens Wright on this second book in the Beanie and Cruiser series, Embarking on Murder. I shall certainly be on the lookout for the next in this enchanting series.
You can read this review and many others at http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/embarking-on-murder-beanie-andcruiser-series"
Natalie W. (twoseagreeneyes) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"Part of a series:
Dirkle Smat Inside Mount Flat Bottom
Dirkle Smat and the Flying Statue
Meet the Explorers Club, Dirkle Smat, leader of the group;, his brother Quid who always appears braver on the outside than he is truly feeling on the inside;, Fiddy Bublob, a.k.a. snack- bearer;, Bean Lumley, a true inventor; and Toonie Oobles who adds a touch of feminine sensibility to the troop. Each of these curious kids shows inventiveness and intelligence while solving some minor and some not-so-minor mysteries together.
In Inside of Mount Flatbottom the Club uses their creative inventions to spelunk a deep, dark cave and then stumbles on to the answer to a long- held myth. They also make some new friends in the process.
Dirkle Smat and the Flying Statue, the second book in the series, takes the reader along with the kids to a magical land where they find getting home might be a little more puzzling a predicament than they bargained for.
In the third book in the series, Dirkle Smat and the Viking Shield, Dirkle and his friends find a century's old map that leads them to a great historical treasure. The treasure inspires the kids to leave a bit of their own history to unearth.
Lynne Garthwaite's Dirkle Smat series is a fun trip to the worlds of wonder that are often right here in our own backyard. Each story shows the value of helping one another through team work, positive encouragement and planning. They display a great transitional reading level for those children just entering the chapter book stage while still giving them plenty of illustrations to keep it appealing and a length that won't overwhelm.
My son is now in the fourth grade, and a little past the age for Lynn's starter chapter booksâ€"but when he was at this stage, it was frustrating to be unable to find books that I thought were challenging enough without being discouraging for him. To add to the difficulty there were even less that were out there that had a theme that appealed to boys.
You can find this review and many others at http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/dirkle-smat-and-the-viking-shield"
Natalie W. (twoseagreeneyes) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"She came in the rain. Alone. On a bicycle.” These are the words that start a chain reaction of diabolic events on the quaint little seaside island, Broward's Rock, where Max and Annie Darling reside in their much-loved Franklin house.
Because of worrisome repair work to their home, Max and Annie have had to take up temporary residence in a modern cabin and move their long-planned picnic party to the harbor pavilion. Not being natives to the island, they are unaware of the troublesome and upsetting past that the pavilion holds for so many of the island's residents.
The usually blissful inhabitants of Broward's Rock are feeling the strain of this new arrival, the tragic party setting and all that it could mean, especially for the murderer hiding among them.
One by one, disturbing events begin to take place making things cloudier rather than clearer for Annie. Her instincts beckon for answers and she gives forth great effort to let the authorities do the investigating, but when she and Max are nearly killed in a horrific fire that was definitely no accident, things get too personal for that. Will she discover the truth to both the past and the present before it's too late?
I found the complicated web of suspects and unpredictable characters that litter this Death on Demand series mystery by Carolyn Hart most enjoyable. I particularly took pleasure in those characters that brought a bit of levity to the mix. Peppered throughout Dare to Die are the names of other authors along with the titles of their books.
What a delightful tribute Carolyn Hart has given them. To me, this speaks volumes to the caliber of author that she is.
You can find this review and many others at http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/dare-to-die"
Robin S. (rolise) wrote on 11/7/2009...
"This book was given to me and not my typical taste. I could not finish it, but if you like this kind of book it might be good,"
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