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Beautiful book.......2003-12-08
Though it is a little idealistic, this book tells you how to create heaven in this world of trouble. The boy Enrico is of fairly decent birthline and is blessed with wonderful parents who love him by teaching him what is right and wrong, and how to respect and give compassions to those who are not as blessed.
Most of the children in this book are very very poor, and their parents are just as troubled as their children. De Amicis gives warm, gentle, compassionate embrace to these people, no matter how wretched or bad they might be, and tries to bring hope and encouragement to them through how Enrico and his loving parents relate to them. Enrico is not a perfect boy, he makes lots of mistakes, behaves disrespectful at times, and receives corrections. His parents are very strict and they don't slack off in raising their boy. Their corrections sometimes seem too harsh, but one can tell they come from true love, and Enrico understands that.
If all parents in this world teach their children this way, we would have a much much better world.
It's an ideal, but it can be real, and to make it real, one should start reading this book and learn how to make this world heaven, instead of wasting one's precious time watching violence-filled meaningless movies.
I would recommend parents and teachers to read it, though it's a very good book for your children as well.
A MUST READ for the youg boys and girls of America!.......2002-06-27
I first read this book when I was a kid growing up in Mexico. Once I picked it up, I could not stop reading. Images of parental love and life in late 19th century Italy still reverberate in my mind. Now that I have a child of my own I intent to read him short stories from this wonderful literary work. Your local university library ought to have a copy of the book if you can't find it anywhere else. There is a web site that has some of the stories in italian... if all else fails. Key word is "Edmondo de Amicis." This work deserves a NOBEL.
A book fir all ages.......2001-07-05
A must read. Katie, I hope that you get to find this book. I would love to hear from you, I am at rolando1202@yahoo.com.
One for all ages.......2001-07-05
A must read. Kate, I hope that you get this message and get a chance to read this book. I'd love to hear from you. Rolando
a MUST READ for all our youth...and adults alike !.......2000-05-25
In today's world where respect, compassion, honesty, purity and tenderness come a sad second at best, this book stands as a most needed beacon for our kids to learn and follow. It's enough to look around to realize that these values are non existent in our youth, no surprise we have tragedies like the Columbine school.....I'm very astonished that this book is completely out of print in the USA, what a terrible deprivation for our youth....what a crime !
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Cuore =: Heart : an Italian schoolboy's journal, a book for boys
Edmondo De Amicis
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Book Description
Tap into the power of the mind.
Through sheer force of will, a psionic character can unleash awesome powers that rival any physical force or magical energy. Within these pages, you will discover the secrets of unlocking the magic of the mind -- the art of psionics.
With updated and increased content, including a newly balanced psionics power system, the Expanded Psionics Handbook easily integrates psionic characters, powers, and monsters into any
Dungeons & Dragons campaign.
To use this supplement, a
Dungeon Master also needs the Player’s Handbook,
Dungeon Master's Guide, and Monster Manual. A player needs only the Player's Handbook.
Customer Reviews:
The 4th 3.5 Core Rulebook.......2007-07-12
I've always enjoyed psionics, but this is the first version that has finally gotten it right.
The only gripe I have, other than a few typos and errors, is the fact that psionic dragons didn't make it into a Dungeons & DRAGONS book about psionics. 4 out of 5 because of that.
Just rules.......2007-05-31
For those looking for new material to get inspiration from, this is not the best thing to buy. But, it has tons and i mean TONS of new rules, feats, powers and items to enhance the D&D experiencie. The classes are very fun to play and the powers are also. Great for those looking for something new to start from.
A fabulous addition, but missing some things despite its thickness.......2007-05-16
I was really eager to add this book to my DnD library, and I'm not sorry I did. This book is a wealth of information. The psionic monsters are really interesting and well-written, and the variety of feats available could knock you over. The revamp of psionics from 3.0 was much-needed; all the classes are now much more balanced. You won't be dissapointed, and it's worth the money.
I highly reccomend getting The Complete Psionic; it gives you a few new options that could enhance your psionic characters. Complete Psionic (Dungeons & Dragons Supplement)
However, there are a few things lacking. First off, a lot of the prestige classes are almost identical. It would have been better to offer a wider variety of prestige classes, especially ones that cater to more of psion disciplines, and keep the similiar ones for a web enhancement. Also, they only give you ONE model of a psionic golem in the book, no guidelines for creating one, and no variety to choose from. This was very dissapointing and was never addressed in the errata (or The Complete Psionic, for all that matters). There were also only two racial feats available for maenads; I think they deserved a little more attention than that.
Better than the original.......2006-02-23
Much better than the original. Flows much more logically and makes alot more sense. However, I would not recommend getting it unless you plan on psionics being a major part of your campaign.
I give up...I mean...I just give up..........2005-09-26
This one is 3.5 right? Hardcover. 224 pages - that's the most ever. Good enough right? WOTC is coming out with yet another hardcover psionic book on April 11, 2006, 160 pages. What the hell is that about? Psionics Handbook, Expanded Psionics, and now the most ironically entitled book I've heard since "The Closing of the American Mind" by Allan Bloom..."COMPLETE PSIONICS". I kid you not. And WOTC says it's supposed to "COMPLEMENT" the Expanded Psionics book. So if it complements that book and has 64 pages less, it's hardly frikkin' COMPLETE NOW IS IT!!!
Book Description
Written by Gardner Fox and others; Art by Jack Burnleyand othersA scientific genius and millionaire, Ted Knight developed an amazing CosmicRod which channeled the power of stars. Looking to make a difference in aworld caught in the middle of a global war, Knight took the identity ofStarman and joined the Justice Society of America, becoming a super-poweredprotector of the nation. THE GOLDEN AGE STARMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 reprintsStarman's classic adventures from the 1940s as he uses his abilities tofire energy blasts and generate energy fields against an assortment ofpowerful enemies, such as his archnemesis, the intangible Mist.
Customer Reviews:
Mixed bag of writing; spectacular artwork.......2004-10-23
In the early 1990s, three comic books invariably found their way to the top of my pile: John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake's "Spectre," Matt Wagner, Steven T. Seagle, and Guy Davis's "Sandman Mystery Theatre," and James Robinson's "Starman." Knowledgeable readers will note that these three titles were all books that featured strong ties and characters from the "Golden Age" of DC Comics.
Years later, DC has released Archive Editions collecting the Golden Age adventures of each of these characters. I read the Spectre a few years ago, just finished the Starman, and just purchased the Sandman. I thought the Spectre was a lot of fun, and I am looking forward to reading the Sandman. But I am here to review Starman.
Starman was pretty typical of "mystery men" at this time. Ted Knight is a rich playboy with aversion to work by day, who naturally is the tough as nails Starman by night. He has a relationship with Agent Woodby Allen in his Starman guise. As Ted Knight, he dates (sort of), Allen's niece Doris Lee. Whenever Starman is needed, hypochondriac Ted fakes some illness and splits. Naturally, Doris is more smitten with Starman than poor Ted. Pretty standard stuff for the era. And, many of these stories were written by go-to-guy, Gardner Fox.
And yet, there are some notable differences. First, Starman's origin wasn't particularly well developed. In one panel of expository dialog, we learn that Ted, evidently quite the scientist, developed the "gravity rod," a small wand that collects energy from the stars, and allows the bearer to do, well, anything really. Certainly not the elaborate origins of Superman, Flash, Green Lantern, et al. Indeed, it was decades before the hows and whys of Starman were parsed in any meaningful way. Second, unlike the charmingly (or not, depending on your tastes) cartoony artwork of most super-heroes at the time, Starman's artwork was strangely realistic, thanks to the stunning line work of artist Jack Burnley.
In the end, Starman was a mixed bag. Gardner Fox did some solid scripts, but he was doing better at the time, and did much better in the sixties. Part of Starman's problem is that, as a clearly sci-fi hero, he spent a good deal of time dealing with some fairly conventional menaces, mostly powerless gangsters, Axis saboteurs, and the like, rather than super-villains. Thus, there was weird blend of sci-fi and crime fiction that only worked about half the time. When there were more conventional sci-fi actioners, everything clicked. A terrific example is a villain called the Unknown stealing a time machine, and bringing back future technology to commit his crimes. That story works particularly well. A second great example is the first Mist story, the villain who became Starman's arch nemesis (particularly delightful if you read Robinson's series in the 90s). This story featured invisible criminals lead by the mad scientist, the Mist, a man whose body appeared to be a human head atop a gaseous cloud. The story works, despite its crime setting, because it features a sci-fi hero versus a sci-fi villain.
That having been said, I couldn't help but role my eyes at some of the logic of the plots. Fox handled sci-fi pretty well, but there were times I wondered if he'd read any science. In one case, the gravity rod runs down because Starman has used all the power. But because its daytime, he can't collect any more energy from the stars. I'm pretty sure that the stars energy hits the earth constantly. And anyway, the sun is a star itself. I'm not sure why the rod would not collect energy on a constant basis. And there is the matter of Starman's mask NOT covering his face. Doris couldn't recognize him as Ted Knight why?
Whatever may be said of the stories, Burnley's art is the real draw (pardon the pun). His excellent line work, his attention to detail, his ability to communicate action and motion is all superb by any standard. Regardless of any illogic in the plots, the artwork kept me going, and was always a joy to behold.
In the end, "The Golden Age Starman Archives" are a mixed bag. It's not hard to see why the character never clicked the way Superman did. Nonetheless, it's pretty solid; from the perspective of the art, it's outstanding.
Better than most Golden Age work.......2004-01-21
I choose my DC Archives carefully. While they are beautiful editions, and Amazon makes them very affordable, I just can't justify the price for story and art that, in the case of their Golden Age material, is mediocre at best. My interest in James Robinson's revival of Starman led me to purchase this Archive volume, and I can say that it is well worth it. This 200-plus page hardcover reprints Adventure Comics #61-76, from 1941-42, by Gardner Fox and Jack Burnley. The stories are fine from a historical perspective, as they give the reader a sort of prequel to the Robinson series. Some comics historians may scoff at that statement, but it's true. The Golden Age Starman, for the most part, just filled a space on the comic rack. He was put to somewhat better use in the Silver Age with the advent of Earth-2, and the later years would bring completely different versions of the character... but nothing special. Robinson, however, fully developed the character and made him work, even if he had to pull Starman's son to center stage and integrate the other versions to do it. So in the grand scheme of things, these early stories only serve to provide a framework for greater things to come. Still, they are enjoyable. The real attraction of these classic stories, however, is Burnley's artwork. The man had a good grasp of anatomy and composition, far more so than his contemporaries. It's comparable to Alex Raymond and is a pure delight. This is some of the best Golden Age art you will ever see.
Five Stars for Starman Archives.......2000-06-13
The popularity of the modern day Starman comic has prompted DC to publish a Starman Archive Edition ahead of many other books we might have expected, e.g. Dr. Fate or Spectre. The modern-day Starman is the son of the 1940s hero, who is the (ahem) star of this collection. The book is steeped in the tradition of the Golden Age of Comic Books. Collectors and others who obsess about DC comic continuity will find this volume indispensable. The less fanatic will just find it is a sensational read.
Book Description
Seminaries generally are not very effective in equipping pastors to be ministers of reconciliation, says pastor and experienced mediator Alfred Poirier. The result is pastors trained in biblical exposition, well-ordered worship, and good theology, but with little practical know-how about one of the most important functions they will be expected to perform: conflict resolution. The Peacemaking Pastor provides a survey of the nature and kinds of conflict typical in the pastorate to bring to light the need to recover the ministry of reconciliation. Poirier, chairman of the board of Peacemaker Ministries, shows pastors the importance of a reconciliation ministry, gives them a theological framework for peacemaking, and provides practical tools for facilitating the peacemaking process. Written by a pastor for pastors, this insightful book will encourage and equip seminaries and ministry leaders in their original calling-promoting a culture of peacemaking in the church.
Customer Reviews:
Peacemaker.......2007-10-07
This book takes a good biblical look at how to resolve conflict at home and in the church.
Practical helps for restoring relationships.......2007-10-02
PeaceMaker is where the rubber hits the road - it's the link between knowledge about reconciliation and actually achieving it in practice. In my personal experience this book provided the basis that prevented a church split and is in the ongoing process of RESTORING relationships where both/all sides of a conflict were severely hurt. PeaceMaker has practical application to resolving many different types of conflict. I recomend it highly to anyone interested in "fixing" broken relationships! Ken says in his book that understanding how we are responding to conflict is often the first step to resolving that conflict. This is very true!
Have Relationship Problems?.......2007-08-23
This is a terrific book. It helps you understand and strengthen relationship problems. Manage conflicts better. Worth the reading.
Excellent book.......2007-06-25
A practical Biblical approach to making peace with others. Well written and very helpful. Strongly recommended for anyone who wants to improve their skills in conflict resolution.
The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict.......2007-06-12
This book is a classic and should be a must read for church leadership.
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- Married to Vietnamese Man
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Living and Cooking Vietnamese: An American Womans Experience
Paula Tran
Manufacturer: Corona Pub Co
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ASIN: 0931722799 |
Customer Reviews:
Married to Vietnamese Man.......2005-01-04
A friend borrowed this book to me and I read it while traveling to my sister-in-law's wedding. I am an American woman married to a Vietnamese-born man and found the recipes to be helpful, but secondary to the wonderful stories and descriptions of her experience of this rich culture. I couldn't believe the similarities as I lived through the wedding experience and she described it there on paper! (My wedding was very American with little of the cultural pieces. My sister in law's wedding was all Vietnamese.) This was a great find!
Like peeking into the author's family recipe box..........2001-09-19
I really enjoyed this cookbook. The recipes taste very authentic and are easy enough to prepare for the home cook. Have you ever sat down with a friend in her kitchen and copied down a family recipe off of a well worn index card or watched as a relative chopped and stirred while you made a mental note of the ingredients and preparation method so you could repeat it and pass down the recipe to your family? The recipes in this cookbook are those kinds of recipes - I really feel like I got a chance to peek into (and copy) Mrs. Tran's personal recipe box. If you enjoy "community cookbook" style recipes - ones that are actually used in homes as opposed to restaurants, then you will probably also enjoy this cookbook. There are no pictures, but I do not think that is a drawback. The recipes are homey, delicious, and less daunting than those often found in a more typical cookbook.
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Rare coin investment strategy
Scott A Travers
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall Press
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ASIN: 0668065869 |
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Travers' Rare Coin Investment Strategy
Scott A. Travers
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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ASIN: 0137529651 |
Book Description
Use your regular hand or power tools to fashion a Celt-inspired Mirrored Candle Sconce, Tree of Life Seed-keeper, Dragon Trinket Box, and Celtic Cross, along with a variety of picture frames, message boards, and hand mirrors. Instructions show how to transfer designs from other Celtic artbooks for your own original projects.
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Real Simple The Organized Home, is a practical, inspirational guide to streamlining your home and creating a more peaceful and productive life in the process.Building upon the incomparable world of the magazine, it provides valuable step-by-step advice on everything from organizing kitchen shelves and cleaning out the refrigerator to setting up a versatile living room and creating a peaceful bedroom.A celebration of the liberating pleasure that comes from a clean, well-organized living space, Real Simple The Organized Home will help readers find the time for the things that really matter-making it the perfect gift for anyone who wants to do a little less and live a lot more.
Customer Reviews:
Great.......2007-09-30
I gave the book as a gift and the person loved it and said that the book was very helpful.
Real Simple means to organized home.......2007-09-25
This book is lovely and has some excellent ideas. It you read the magazine, Real simple, most of the suggestions can be found there or on the web site. I wish I had some rooms (i.e.laundry) to organize. There are not many ideas that are adaptable to a smaller house/apartment living
Organization Made Simple.......2006-03-17
The book is good for putting things into perspective - as far as organizing room by room. It is easy to read and understand. The pictures are excellent for giving you ideas for your own home. Things you might not have thought of to use - the items are very reasonably priced in retail stores, so it makes for an economical fix to storage problems. Overall: a good book for the unorganized and organized alike.
Perfect for new home or apartment owners!.......2005-08-14
I bought this book in the store after flipping through it. If you like Real Simple (the magazine), this book is for you. The ideas in the book are perfect for first-timers who are looking to organize all their stuff as they move in to a new place. I love the photos and suggestions - from cleaning products to furniture ideas to color schemes. One wish I have for this book is that they would have shared the best places to buy these things, but a lot of the products, units and furniture seem like they could be purchased in local department stores or stores like Ikea.
Cool!.......2005-07-25
Very nice book with excellent photos and tips. Good for europeans that can't suscribe to Real Simple Magazine.
Book Description
Brand-loyalty is the holy grail of business everywhere—and that business is increasingly e-business. What makes an on-line brand strong? What are the potential pitfalls and untapped power sources for designers of on-line brands? How do you translate an existing brand to the world of the Internet? This book gets to the bottom of the secrets of brand design and explores the graphic techniques that help make on-line brands strong. By focusing on graphic identity, and how it contributes to the success of the e-brand, this book makes the point that strong visual identity that is both memorable and establishes a relationship of trust with the consumer results in repeat business. Thus, good graphic design equals good business.
The selection of case studies will be subdivided into chapters, each covering a different scenario. Each case study will be illustrated with the online logo, offline logo (if applicable), and screen shots of the website. There may also be sketches, or other materials illustrating the brand.
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Eric Clapton: A biography (A Panther original)
John Pidgeon
Manufacturer: Panther
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ASIN: 058604292X |
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Original Eric Clapton
Tom Wolk
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ASIN: 0825624487 |
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Songs...Cold Turkey, Don't Know Which Way to Go, Help Me Up, Kristen And Jim, New Recruit, Preludin Fugue, Realization, Tears In Heaven, Tracks and Lines
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New Recruit, Tracks And Lines, Realization, Kristen And Jim, Preludin Fugue, Cold Turkey, Help Me Up, Don'T Know Which Way to Go, Tears in Heaven
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Guitar/TabRecruit, Preludin Fugue, Realization Turkey, Don't Know Which Way To Go, Help Me Up, Kristen and Jim, New Recruit, Preludin Fugue, Realization, Tears In Heaven, Tracks and Lines
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