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Warrior of the Light: A Manual is an inspirational companion to The Alchemist, an international bestseller that has beguiled millions of readers around the world. Every short passage invites us to live out our dreams, to embrace the uncertainty of life, and to rise to our own unique destiny. In his inimitable style, Paulo Coelho helps bring out the Warrior of the Light within each of us. He also shows readers how to embark upon the way of the Warrior: the one who appreciates the miracle of being alive, the one who accepts failure, and the one whose quest leads him to become the person he wants to be.
Paulo Coelho is one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Now, in the long-awaited companion to his first novel, Coelho presents a collection of philosophical stories that will delight and guide seekers everywhere.
Customer Reviews:
Very good book for self improvement.......2007-08-23
I have not finished to read the book, but I am satisfied with what I have seen.
Joe's Review.......2007-07-20
Book is somewhat repititous with a religious bent. After a while it became a bit boring.
Handbook for Living.......2007-04-26
Anyone who has read Paolo Coelho, knows how much wisdom there is in his words. This book of short passages are an excellent intro to Coelho if you have not read any other of his books. Wisdom for life, help through everyday issues and plenty of thoughtful insights for all kinds of situations. A must for anyone who ponders 'The Meaning of Life'.
One limping warrior .......2007-03-26
I found this book an immense pleasure. It relieves me of the need to think I must be perfect to be of any use. It can also be used as a daily meditation book. I find every page enlightening
Comfort reading.......2007-01-20
What I like most about this book is that it celebrates the journey of life by putting equal value upon the inevitable successes, failures, mistakes, heartbreak and joy we all experience along the way. The book imparts comfort along with it's wisdom, very important I think.
Book Description
Warrior of the Light: A Manual is an inspirational companion to The Alchemist, an international bestseller that has beguiled millions of readers around the world.
Every short passage invites us to live out our dreams, to embrace the uncertainty of life, and to rise to our own unique destiny In his inimitable style, Paulo Coelho helps bring out the Warrior of the Light within each of us. He also shows readers how to embark upon the way of the Warrior: the one who appreciates the miracle of being alive, the one who accepts failure, and the one whose quest leads him to become the person he wants to be.
Paulo Coelho is one of the most beloved storytellers of our times. Now, in the long-awaited companion to his first novel, Coelho presents a collection of philosophical stories that will delight and guide seekers everywhere.
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For those that have a warrior inside............2007-07-28
As a young man, I found Warrior of the Light to be truly amazing. It didn't present many new ideas, but delivered the same messages in a way that was extremely accessible for me. Coelho uses the setting of a warrior on his personal journey to share his lessons on life. While most spiritual messages seem to encourage suppression of male energy, Coelho uses the warrior archetype and taps into the primal spirit of man, telling us it is okay to let the warrior out. This really spoke to me and integrated two parts of myself that hadn't seen eye to eye. Obviously this book isn't for everyone, but for the right audience it is a grand-slam.
Warrior of the Light.......2007-03-25
This is one of those books you will read over and over again. I love it. It has a great message and only gets better as I reread it.
Live the warrior archetype to understand it.......2006-08-31
I read this soon after I was touched by The Alchemist.
First of all, I don't think we could make direct comparison with the Alchemist. The writing style is totally different. Those looking for an inspiring "story" like Alchemist will be disappointed. Rather, think of WotL as collection of a wise uncle/mentor advices. If you are familiar with Mahabharata, think of it like Bhagavad Gita episode of the epic, where Krishna passed down his wisdom to the doubting Arjuna.
Carl Jung suggested that there are universal "archetypes" that all mankind can relate to create meaning of their life. This is exactly how to read WotL: see yourself in the shoes of a "warrior" on the quest to his dream, plunge yourself in the archetype, then it will make sense. If you still put on that urban city slicker hat and look for instant enlightment, you won't get it. You should read Dr. Phil or Anthony Robbins instead.
a life afirmation.......2006-07-11
My girlfriend was kind enough to introduce Coelho to me by giving me this particular book. It is a book of one page "lessons" and details a warrior of light code. There were passages in the book that resonate with me still because they affirm how I was living my life. Also, some answers to some of my deeper questions on life were given, and some subjects I have not had time to think about were introduced. I love this book, and would recommend it to anyone who needs a new perspective on going through this thing called life and doing so in an aware, awake manner.
Warrior of the Light A Manuual - Paulo Coelho.......2006-07-07
My belief is this book is written for you to carry along with
your lap top or whatever. It can give you quick insight
into how you are responding to those you encounter.
After all it's all about your response.
It's perfect when you want to take a look at a situation and
just don't want dive deep into it. It can give you some quick
relief and understanding.
I recommend it for anyone on the go and needing a bit of inspiration and clarity.
René Remington
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Manual of the Warrior of Light
Paulo Coelho
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Manual of the Warrior of Light
Paulo Coelho
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Warrior of the Light : A Manual
Paulo Coelho
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For twenty years, England and France have been at war. Now the war has come home…
On a sunny July day in 1815, Plymouth Sound is crowded with boats vying for a view of England’s great battleship HMS Bellerophon. For aboard the vessel is the stout little Frenchman who threw the world into chaos. In London, some people clamor for Napoleon’s execution, others for his exile, and still others for a civil trial on English soil. For one humble London detective, the debate has turned deadly. Bow Street Runner Henry Morton has a murder to solve--and Napoleon himself is at the heart of the matter.
The victim is a Frenchwoman, the mistress of a count. Soon Morton is racing through a demimonde of French expatriates, Bonapartists, fanatical Royalists, and one very dangerous, drunken petty crook. From an exotic London brothel to a scene of carnage on a Dartmoor farm, the detective enters a covert war over Napoleon’s fate. And amid the betrayal, deception, and murder, Morton will face a waterloo of his own.
Customer Reviews:
Want more of the series.......2006-03-22
I have enjoyed both these books and have been waiting for more. My patience is running out. Are you two still out there writing or not. Please Mr. Russell and Mr. Dennis won't you give us more?
Morton's 'Memoirs' is another thriller!.......2006-01-07
Henry Morton is back! And in "The Emperor's Assassin," the sequel to "The Thief Taker," our erstwhile detective establishes himself as an officer--and a favorite character--to be reckoned with.
It's 1815 and the Napoleonic wars are over, for all intents and purposes. The Little Admiral/General/Emperor is in custody aboard a royal naval vessel at rest in Plymouth Harbor, awaiting the solution of an international legal conundrum: what to do with him. Two viable sides, heavily vested in the outcome, are competing, at all costs, to prevail: the Bonapartists and the Royalists.
And "at all costs" means murder. A young (beautiful) woman is found dead in London and the Bow Street Runners (early detectives in England) take over. This is Morton's world, of course. It's determined that she has been tortured, most brutally, and the chase is afoot. One thing leads to another as Morton and his crew begin to try to sort out the red herrings from the Dover souls, as it were.
T.E. Banks (in reality Canadians Sean Russell and Ian Dennis) appears to capture the landscape and atmosphere of Regency England, as well as to create exciting characters set in a most exciting time. Morton ably directs the chase in a book that seems to increase its pace as the pages turn. Some of Banks' characters continue from the first book, most noteably Mrs. Arabella Hildebrant of Drury Lane (famous actress and Morton's love interest) and Jimmy Presley, his chief aide.
Will Napoleon be assassinated? Will Morton find the culprits and solve the mystery? History answers the first question and Morton skillfully answers the second in a clever and intriguing period piece. Readers can hope for a third adventure. Soon. (Billyjhobbs@tyler.net)
Almost as good as the first in the series..........2003-12-17
...but not quite. I really enjoyed the first in the series, The Thief-Taker and was looking forward to this second book. And I was not disappointed (much). Henry Morton, the likeable Bow Street Runner, is back and is this time attempting to solve the murder of a French count's mistress. There are many interesting characters to keep the novel moving along but there were also some confusing chapters - it was sometimes difficult to keep track of who was a royalist (interested in returning the French king to the throne) and who was a Bonapartist. That aside, it is an interesting book, with great attention to period detail and the main character is possibly more interesting and likeable in this entry than the first time around. Will be on the look out for the third in the series.
English Common Law and the Corsican........2003-09-18
I have to admit that this my introduction to the story of Henry Morton, Bow Street Runner, but I quite enjoyed it. The period is one that is frequently used in genre fiction and I would have sworn that there was very little I did not know about the time, but the authors managed to surprise me.
The center of the plot that creates the mystery is barely glimpsed at the beginning of the book, the short, stout dethroned emporer of the French. Around his head swirls plots and counter plots as the British debate exactly what to do with him. He is in legal limbo. If he should set foot on English soil he could claim the benefit of English law and the English also do not have any reason to execute him. While he caused the death of thousands, he has committed no capital crime. (Ironies of ironies, though, if he had stolen an item worth 40 pounds or more, he could have been executed as a felon.)
The action is quite brisk and vivid. The reactions of the characters are humane yet they do not display too modern a sensibility. I sincerely hope that this series continues.
Huge disappointment!.......2003-07-09
Henry Morton, my favorite Bow Street Runner from "The Thief Taker", is back again. However, this time I was not intrigued by the mystery he is attempting to solve. The mistress of a count is found dead, having been tortured by thumbscrews. Napoleon has been captured and is being held on a ship in Plymouth Harbor after a lengthy war with England. People on small boats flock to catch a glimpse of him. As other murders occur, Henry is sent on a long chase to capture the murderer.
Maybe I am not enough of a history buff to keep the loyalists and royalists straight in my mind. Or maybe I just didn't care enough about the characters or the plot line. Either way, this book was a chore to finish. Perhaps that is why it didn't even merit a hard-cover publication.
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Men of High Adventure and Low Character Triumph!.......2002-10-08
Fritz Leiber was a fantasy writer when that genre existed in people's minds, Jeckyll and Hyde style, as either the Christian allegories of the Inklings (C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams) or the garish pulp of Edgar Rice Burroughs or Robert E. Howard. Leiber, no shrinking violet, considered himself the literary equivilent of the former but embraced the visceral stylings of the latter. Indeed, the Lankhmar books, Leiber's penultimate achievement, are a much more enjoyable read when one has seen Leiber's notes and commentary on his contemporaries and predecessors.
This is why White Wolf Publishing's new collection of Leiber's Lankhmar tales is such a fine accomplishment. In addition to the stories themselves, a number of Leiber forwards, postscripts, correspondence, and related writings are included in each volume, giving the readers rare and valuable insight into the author of these fantasy favorites. Indeed, the heart of any literary fan must go aflutter at the possibilities when Leiber writes off-hand about his near-attempts to write stories based on the Cthulhu mythos of contemporary and friend H.P. Lovecraft. Those musings, along with the greatest of Leiber's works, "Swords of Lankhmar", and others are included in this third part of White Wolf's reissue.
"Return to Lankhmar" is, far and away, the most enjoyable and engaging of White Wolf's Lankhmar compendium, both for the casual scholar and voracious fantasy reader. "Swords of Lankhmar", apart from being Leiber's greatest story, is one of the high watermarks in fantasy literature all together - a mix of action, wit, and self-reference that is sure to win over the hearts of any fans of the genre. A must on anyone's "To Read" fantasy list and a book (indeed the whole series) that should find a home on the shelf of any fan.
Worth Reading If Only For Leiber's Wit And Prose.......1999-11-10
Essentially two relatively brief novels with six short stories intermixed between, Leiber continues the adventures of two of the most original characters to grace fantasy fiction, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Though after reading "Ill Met in Lankhmar" and "Lean Times in Lankhmar" Leiber's at times over-worked prose is beginning here to wear thin, he nonetheless retains an ability for vividly worded description and a well-turned phrase that sets his work apart from other fantasy fiction. Ever inventive in plot, Leiber is even able to construct a war between Lankmar's human inhabitants and underworld rats and pull it off, creating the best fable of human and rodent relationships since the "Pied Piper of Hamlin."
While I would agree with an earlier reviewer regarding the last two tales included--"The Frost Monstreme" and "Rime Island"--I would have to say that at least four of the included short stories are insubstantial, including "The Sadness of the Executioner" lauded below. Further, there has been better rounded works in fantasy published since Leiber wrote this series. Nonetheless, this belongs on any serious fantasy afficianado's reading list; though, being out of print, one may need to undergo some effort to find it.
Black rats ý White shadows. The Mouser goes Below........1999-07-01
Set mostly within Lankhmar - Above and Below - The Swords of Lankhmar is the obvious one here for maximum entertainment value, incorporating lots of great characters, F.L's passion for contact sports, and the Twains' willingness to indulge in such, given opportunity - yet always ready to defend Lankhmar, if coincident with their own interests. This is a book in its own right, with a huge amount of detail and plot for a hair over two hundred pages. A short mid section comprising a half dozen very short stories, leads onto, The Frost Monstreme and Rime Isle ( two parts of a novella, precursor to the fourth volume of the set, Farewell to Lankhmar). Reviews that I have read regarding these last two stories describe them as being below par, and drab. I don't agree with this at all. They are of the same quality as, The Swords of Lankhmar, except Lankhmar isn't much a part of the picture, and the cast of characters aren't as dramatically differentiated: No eight teated rat-queen (Hisvet), white-hot-wire whip wielding mistress ( Samanda), invisible girl-ghoul ( Bonny-bones), bat-carrier albatross, Glipkerio, Skwee, etc. F. L's use of language, and ability to integrate a lot of unlikely themes - not so much the Twains' use of weapons - are the primary factors, which make these stories work so well today. I'm not saying that it's style over content, but without it, they would come across as pulp adventure tales, for which they were geared towards in the first place, and where in-depth character development was inappropriate. So whilst the last two stories are, in essence, as good as the first of the book, with respect to style and construction, they lack colour due to the reduction in location and up-front character dynamics, needing more of the character insight details as used in, The Mouser goes Below (Farewell to Lankhmar ), to compensate.
Contains the best fantasy novel yet written........1998-12-31
Full of brilliant characters and bursting with wry humour, "The Swords of Lankmar" (the novel forming half of this volume) is illuminating about the inhabitants of our world whilst being most entertainingly set in Leiber's alternative one. This transcends its genre to be wonderful literature.
The best modern fantasy novel and short story in one volume........1998-06-04
Leiber is one of the best writers of this century in or out of the fantasy genre. His stories are amazing poetic works -- as well as brilliant tales. His two heroic but flawed and realistic characters were the first complex and adult protaganists in pulp fiction -- far more interesting to watch while saving the world (or simply their own skins) than the belligerent Conan or self absorbed Elric. That Leiber also includes some other elements rare in fantasy lit is a bonus: realistic combat (based on his own fencing knowledge), a wry but understanding knowledge of religion, comments on metaphysics and philosophy, the nature of true friendship, complicated relationship and sexual situations (including more than of a touch of the fetishistic and kinky), unnerving elements of horror, and especially the more than waiting-to-be-rescued women of his stories. The Swords of Lhankmar is his only novel of Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser -- and it is easily the best adult fantasy novel ever written. From it's ironic and violent opening to it's last-minute rescue finish, it is better than anything published in this field since. It is strange, violent, a bit perverse, and very funny. The story The Sadness of the Executioner -- which is in Swords and Ice Magic -- gets my vote as the most elegant peice of fantastic literature ever written. A short, short story that is mostly a prose poem about the nature of mortality, it is surprising, somber and funny, all within a dozen pages.
And what of Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser themselves? Fafhrd is the surprisingly complex barbarian warrior with a poet's heart and sometimes gullible nature. The Mouser is ever cynical, slightly evil, always self-involved, and too clever by half. The two are unbeatable in battle, but too likely to fall for the right scam or the wrong set of lovely eyes. The argue, brawl, drink, discuss the nature of reality, explore, steal, serve masters good and ill, and swashbuckle their way across the most imaginative stories ever... Read and enjoy.
Customer Reviews:
Among the Best.......2007-06-10
We have several books on aromatherapy, and rate this book as among the best of them. We like the ease at which we can find what we are looking for, and the simplicity yet effectiveness of the suggestions given in this book.
AROMATHERAPY.......2007-02-22
This is the BEST Aromatherapy book I have ever read!!! This is a must read for everyone interested in Aromatherapy.
A wonderful and informative book.......2007-01-16
I gave this book to my sister as a gift. I own a copy as well. This book is one of my treasures and I use it often.
Excellent guide.......2005-10-28
This book gets 4 stars instead of 5 simply because it doesn't cover much history of essential oils, or really their creation and how they're made, or essential oils by themselves in detail. What it does do is cover a huge variety of conditions and beauty regimens with detail, then with an arsenal of EO combinations, and much more. It's a delight to read, even if it is a bit on the serious side, delving deeply into the world of aromatherapy. The author obviously holds these gems in high regard, making much use of her time by detailing personal experiences, ideas, theories, and reasons for her motivations.
It really is very good - if you're in the market for a great introduction filled with recipes, advice, and information, it's a good place to look. However, if you want to know more, it's better to accompany it with another, fuller guide in the future.
Oil on the pages, herbs stuck in the binding..........2004-02-04
...this book has been abused, beaten and much loved. As someone who loves working with oils, essences, herbs and the like, I have to say this book is among my top two! Whenver a healing blend is needed, I find myself reaching for this book first. The easy language makes it accessible even to my partner, who barely dabbles in these things. The herbal tea blends included are phenomenal. The blends translate well to massage oils, room scenting oils, soaps and candles, you name it!
If you a a magical person looking to get into blending, put this volume next to your Cunningham!
Customer Reviews:
The best thing to increase your tips.......2003-10-24
Easy to read, short, but power packed. He says give me 90 minutes to read the whole book and that's right. This book is literally worth its weight in gold for a newbie server or an old vet.
Start making more tips NOW!.......2000-10-18
If your're looking to boost the tips you bring in, this book has the info you need. Great reading for the server who has a passion for the business, but just doesn't seem to make as much as the other guy. Great review for you veterans as well. I am a restaurant manager for a large corporation and I often hand out my copy when frustrations over tips arise. Great source of info for shift meetings and training classes as well. This book is a must!
It works!.......2000-07-31
This book is a must for every food and beverage professional. Bob Brown teaches you how to turn a little extra effort into a lot of cash. You'll put in the same amount of hours but increase the size of your earnings and the revenue of the restaurant as a whole. Everyone including the customer goes home happy.
Book Description
Fans of the fabulous '50s will find this handy and affordable guide to 1950s kitchen gadgets a "swell" deal indeed! Collectors with a passion for kitchen innovations will enjoy the 550+ color photos and illustrations of kitchen goodies that point to an era that lives on in reruns of "Leave It To Beaver."
This unparalleled reference covers postwar kitchen collectibles in a format that collectors and dealers can take with them everywhere. More than 1,000 graters, shredders and cutters, and gadgets for preparing corn, eggs and more are covered in extensive detail, along with updated prices. Readers also get quick tips from this go-to guide for getting started in this popular field of collecting.
-Coverage of more than 1,000 gadgets creates a diverse resource
-550+ brilliant full-color photos and illustrations provide for easy identification
-Current pricing gives collectors the latest on their collectibles
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Warning--this is the same as Spiffy Kitchen Collectibles.......2006-06-09
Just a warning to anyone buying books on kitchen collectibles--this field guide is made up of the exact same pictures and information as the book Spiffy Kitchen Collectibles, also by Brian S. Alexander. I didn't realize they would have exactly the same content and ordered them both, much to my chagrin. Thank goodness for returns! Spiffy Kitchen Collectibles iseasier to look at due to its larger format but if you want a smaller version to read on the go while thrifting or yard saling, the Warmans Field Guide will do.
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Log Cabins of Alaska: Photography and Stories
Harry M. Walker
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One Square Mile: An Artist's Journal of America's Heartland
Cathy Johnson
Manufacturer: Diane Pub Co
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One square mile in Missouri is Johnson's special place, a small piece of America, hers to know & love. On a micro level, this journal intensely communicates what makes one square mile of land so special & irreplaceable. As you follow her on walks around her cabin, in the nearby woods, through a local meadow, & around the edges of a little pond, you will learn how & why one can fall in love with a place, how to get to know the land more intimately, & why it should be treasured. The book combines natural history with guidelines for beginning artists & anyone who wants to learn more about the environment at the local & regional level. B&W drawings.
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Big Beat Heat.......2006-09-24
This is a good book about the life of legendary DJ Alan Freed. His personal life, as a radio and tv host and as promotor of his own concerts around the east coast.
His failures seem to have caused his downfall, a terrible riot during a show in Boston for which he was indicted and also payola, receiving money to play records. Both cases cost him a lot of money and pain.
He was married three times, unfortunately the last two wives refused to talk to the author. Jackson says that his third wife Inga was also a heavy drinker, which did not help at all. He died in 1965, only 44 years old
explains a lot!.......2006-05-12
I really enjoyed this book. Several personal stories about Alan Freed provide insight into his life. The writer does a good job of explaining the historical events/context that surrounded Freed's life. It's a shame Freed didn't live longer to see what he contributed to popular music.
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