Gem of a book, great find
920054
This has become a favorite book of mine.  It's set on a farm in the north and contains a series of vignettes centered around the author's life.  It's beautifully written and reading it makes me want to can lots of vegetables.
4832943
I was browsing through a local used book store and found myself face to face with this gem of a book. I read the sleeve and felt stongly enough to buy it on the spot, not knowing at the time that it would very well be the best, most well written book I had come across in years. Darling has aquired a profound insight into the process of death and the many misconceptions we have about it. He systematically walks you through the scientific process of death as well as other scientific phenomenon and lets you see for yourself that there isn't a huge mystery behind it all. Darling doesn't give you the answer to "the great question", but points you in the  correct direction with style. I'm sorry to see that it is currently out of print. I highly recommend to anyone reading to search for this treasure!
1757500
Wow! allot more packed into this little gem then allot of people even notice at first glance... Slightly deep, my be hard to comprehend the first time through...
but after a time or two of review things begin to make sense. Content is simplistic as is the layout. More than just what meets the eye, well worth the time and money.
I have read reports of people saying how this book has impacted their life in significant ways.
838962
What an amazing find...The only way you can truly understand and appreciate the value of this book, is to have your own copy. I'm on my second read and this time I'll be highlighting. My daughter has a copy, I have a copy and I'm going to order one more so I can gift someone with it.
4429669
A great survey into how the brain actually processes information, a topic that is still in it's very infancy in many respects.  The book presents great explanations for what we know, wonderful analysis of how things might work if we don't quite know and leaves many questions for the reader to long for continued research to find out the answers!  All in all, an unexpected gem and well worth the read.  I hope some day this wonderful book has an audio version!
2606490
I have read the book through a couple of times and I will come back to it again. It is full of wonderful gems, and you won't want to lend out your copy.
27205
I've been studying and practicing Ayurveda for about 10 years now and was always looking for a good book on the Ayurvedic science of Rasa Shastra, there's many around which are very technical and not very well written , i was excited when i saw this book as the author had produced  four dvd rom's on the subject.
When the book arrived it was like i had received a treasure from the gods, this is a beautiful book, with so much amazing information on the preparations of Rasa Shastra and Andrew Masons.personal journey into his  craft , his visits to SriLanka and his adventures in preparing all his preparations.
There is a wonderful section on Ayurveda which is explained so nicely and easy to understand, one of the many gems of this book , is the section on Jyotish ( Indian, Hindu or Vedic Astrology) with so much information on the subject, planets, astrological signs ,  gemstones , mantras and all written in such a devotional way, its joy to read all the information, the drawings inside the book are beautiful.
This book would be one of the best books i've come across, worth every cent, its so good i bought it on kindle as well, i can't praise this book enough, its just a GEM.....
1964931
It is hard to put into words, but this book is gem.  I probably could have written several of the chapters myself as much of my thinking is aligned with the author's point of view.  That's my bias for this review.  It wasn't hard for me to pick up this book and accept it at face value.  Without the needed mindset to digest or reaffirm the nuggets of knowledge contained within, I could envision the book producing a little doubt for some readers...doubts about the author, his concepts, and ideas.  This is the most honest book I've ever read.  Read this book with an open mind.  Some of the ideas may sound a bit farfetched, but when you realize that you have already experienced most of them, you quickly become a believer.  Many of these concepts have been around for a long time and written about in the past, but none have been so simply put and easily understood as in this book.

The main ideas behind the Attractor Factor:

1. Know what you don't want.

2. Select what you do want.

3. Clear all negative or limiting beliefs.

4. Feel what it would be like to have, do, or be what you want.

5. Let go as you act on your intuitive impulses, and allow the results to manifest.

They sound simple, but the book goes into great detail explaining and helping you understand how the above exist and function.

This book deserves to be read.  It is very easy reading and you will find yourself coming back to it.  I found it very inspiring.  If you do buy it, try to live by the principles contained within it. You will make this world a better place.
2523330
This book is an extremely rare find, like a gem in the sand of modern literature. This is the case for 3 reasons:

First, 20th century saintly female characters already are a rarity as such.

Second, 20th century saintly females who were born rich, super-smart with photographic memory and well-connected but gave it all up to pursue God's kingdom and remained faithful till the end are even more rare.

Third, the story of such individuals would usually be written by a third person- student,friend or researcher/biographer, whilst in this case the story is written as personal account by abbess Thaisia herself-making it fully authentic and credible.

Abbess Thaisia is truly a spiritual princess in an information realm dominated by MTV/Hollywood/Bollywood frogs. In addition to providing a great personal example, the book also makes available valuable instructions from Abbess Thaisia's conversations with St John of Kronstadt, the author of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/My-Life-in-Christ-or-Moments-of-Spiritual-Serenity-and-Contemplation-of-Reverent-Feeling-of-Earnest-Self-Amendment-and-Peace-in-God/dp/0884650189/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">My Life in Christ, or  Moments of Spiritual Serenity and Contemplation, of Reverent Feeling, of  Earnest Self-Amendment and Peace in God</a>
985839
Lots of fun, thought provoking, ideas, packed in this little gem of a book. Great way to keep things interesting, although many of the links referenced in the book do not work or no longer apply. Maybe look for the updated or most recent version
4337925
I've been intrigued by Aimee Crocker for a few years now, and I'm pleased to report that this book lives up to her fine name. I read her autobiography "And I'd Do it Again" over and over in college. That beautiful old book is incredibly rare, and I was always afraid it would fall apart in my hands (I had it on interlibrary loan, and couldn't graduate without returning it). "Aimee Crocker's Refined Vaudeville" includes most of the autobiography, reprinted in a beautiful hardbound cover, with pages that do not threaten to fall out. The author has cleverly injected background information, anecdotes, photographs, and other treasures into Aimee Crocker's own story, adding depth and complexity to her accounts. Additionally, the author's information sheds light on many stories selectively left out by the Princess, making it of historical interest as well as AMUSING. Clever writing, outstanding research, lovely photos. This book is a treat--to everyone except the poor man who sat next to me on the flight from LA to NYC when I read it. This book is just about the right size for a small coffee table. So, not only was I an armrest hog, I was sighing, laughing, gasping, and all of those things that make you look like a crazy person who talks to books. Other than that, I recommend this book for anyone looking for information about California pioneers, Victorian women, Victorian travelers, noteworthy Californians, The Crockers, Transcontinental Railroad heirs and heiresses, early American Buddhists, people who like a good story, people who appreciate plot and character development, smart people, and lastly, I recommend this book to snake charmers.
59679
Wow. I couldn't find this at my local bookstore so I had to order online without seeing any of it except the popular 'make the ordinary come alive' section. But rest assured, the entire book is such a gem. I couldn't believe the jewels I was reading. Definitely one for any parent who loves reading Eckhart Tolle and who is interested in Buddhism/Zen.
4048308
This is a gem of a book that deserves more credit than these reviews allow.  Lanham brilliantly uses a focus on attention to open up economics, rhetoric, art, the internet, universities as institutions, and the style/substance interdependence.  He comes across as futuristic in his professor in L.A. way and as a very old school classicist in more of a deep school way.  What is rare and very refreshing in this work is his strong faith and understanding of rhetoric, the lively and ancient road less taken by philosophers.  His writing is delectable and every paragraph offers something to think about.  I would leave a sample quote but instead I'll recommend checking out the sample pages in the Look Inside feature above.
3179214
This book on precious stones is brillant. I liked the quality and structure of the book. It's not a cheap paperback. Color photos and an abundant supply of them. Scientific data and historical background presented. It's ideal for those of us ,who are Reiki practitoners .This gem book is not Wicca related. Yet,it is quite facilitative for wiccans who use the healing stones and perform healing exercises. The depth of gemstone information is a farraginous mixture from almagest times until today.
1749583
Sara Rath's "The Complete Cow" is a gem of a book.  I was amazed  by the scope and in-depth coverage of cows written in  friendly first  person text.  It 's all so readable and interesting, you just keep turning  the pages for more information about these all-important and loveable  beasts.  The book is full of large-format color photos, side-bars, cow  jokes and interesting trivia such as how to say "Moo" in eleven  languages.  Did you know that the age of a cow is always based on her age  when she calves?  Or that Texas still leads the US in beef production? Rath  writes about the mythical cow in places like Egypt, Greece and Scandinavia;  cow breeds of the world (Kuri, Pinzgauer and Romagnola); and the philosophy  about cows. Another section I found interesting was "Holy Cow"  about  how the Masia tribe of Kenya andTanzania devote their lives to  cattle; the importance of cattle in Irish culture; and interesting lore  about the Texas Longhorn. The Complete Cow, entertaining and witty from  start to finish, is a real pleasure to hold in your hands.  A great gift  for anyone who loves cows!
695205
What a gem to have in my personal library. I found useful/helpful information not easily accessible to the average person. I highly recommend this book.
1480946
A multifacted gem of a book.  The educational value is immediately noticed in language and art.  A closer look reveals a myriad of learning opportunities in other areas as well. The illustrations surrounding the rhyme on each page lead to the exploration of their significance beyond name and color.

Gisselle is a beautiful, photogenic and alluring guide into a magical world filled with possibilities: travel to faraway places, take a stroll among the flowers on a sunny day, visit a marine paradise and so much more.  Gisselle has the kind of expressive face that one falls in love with at first sight; little ones will form an instant bond.

This book will provide hours of activities and enchantment for children and delight parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles with its impeccable photography, catchy rhymes and endless possibilities.  Worthy of a Caldecott.