REVIEW FOR PROFESSOR STEINER.
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The Double Helix, by James D. Watson is a great book.  I have learned a lot by reading this book.  It is a simple book that contains lots of humor.  I have discovered that Watson is a smart, but at the same time funny, while competing with an admired scientist, Linus Pauling.  Watson makes the book fun to read because he conveys his process vividly and shows how important DNA is to the world.  All of this started in a dumpy, worn down chemical lab at Cambridge University called "The Cavendish." Watson was interested in investigating the structure of DNA to gain more insight into genetics.  James Watson shows that his discovery was also part of Francis Crick, his partner that helped him.  However, Crick was sometimes not very helpful because he wondered off.  Watson had to get use to the structure of Cambridge where they had meals and everyone sat together on a special table on an elevated platform and were expected to engage in an enlightened conversation.  I also like the part where Watson is honest by showing his ignorance on X-ray crystallographic techniques.  I also enjoy the sarcasm in chapter 15 where they say, "After Pauling's success, no one could claim that faith in helices implied anything but an uncomplicated brain."  Also the information from page 83 describes that ratio of bases of DNA: where A-T and C-G, which is what I have learned in class.  Therefore, I believe that The Double Helix is a great book worth reading because it does not contain much technical terms and is also a short book that will show important the discovery of DNA was and still is to the world.
1528621
I'm currently reading another book, "Mein Kampf," but I skimmed this and think it is going to be terrific! Also, the book is in near mint condition which is a nice added bonus! Also, I received this is record time. Thank you very much for furthering my intellectual curiosity!
4093539
The author of this book was my professor.  It's an interesting read. arrived quickly and in fine condition!
1995230
While I thoroughly enjoyed the book, there were times when I wish the explanations were clearer. Of course, if this book were used as part of a course, then one could ask a professor or other students for help.

Overall, I highly recommend this book.
645307
The book  and CD arrived at the specified date, was well packaged and was not damaged in shipment. It will be used by a senior high school student in Ghana, West Africa and he has received the book and CD - their school year just started. He is very happy with the book and CD and has been able to perform experiments with the program on his home computer. He believes that it will be very useful for him during his next 2 years of school. Thank you for your help as these books are needed but not available for sale in Ghana. If anything more is needed, I will know where to look for the item. Thank you again.
4590344
The book is great.  After a brief class about Dr. Bailey's work I enjoyed reading in more depth.  I will definitely buy more of his books.
1243819
A Balanced Treatment of Barfield's Insights.

This book is, I believe, the most balanced presentation of Anthroposophy (as elucidated in Owen Barfield's writings) written by a non-Anthroposophist that I have come across.  Even though the author disagrees with a number of its key insights (as did Lewis) he seems to have been able to treat them 'without prejudice' as much as he could given his stance within 'orthodox Christianity', and I suspect that Barfield himself would appreciate that.

I hope that with its even discussion this book might be a help for others to find and evaluate for themselves the many insights of Owen Barfields writings regarding the Anthroposophy of Rudolf Steiner.
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The following is an email that I sent to Thomas Hine. BTW...I believe the book was great on so many levels and intent to go into sociology of consumption for graduate school and further the text in this area.

> Hello Mr. Hine,

>

> My name is Frederick Hunter and I am a senior at the

> University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have become

> really interested in the area, sociology of consumption:

> shopping. I am writing this email, not to boast about myself

> but to praise your book. Much of the history on shopping

> that you presented I learned in a sociology course before,

> however, your book gives more of an in depth account and in

> the same instance gives comparisons to today. This book was

> an adventure in its own, sometimes giving way to fun to

> comedic jokes. I just cant explain how much I loved your

> book. The funniest quote I intend to post on my dry erase

> board is the one on page 149, "Its only shallow people who

> do not judge by appearances." This sentence rings true on

> every level. On the other hand, you did make a mistake. I am

> not trying to be cruel by saying this, I just want to shine

> some light onto this. Towards the end of the book, you made

> a reference to the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Michigan

> Avenue, however you called it "Michigan Boulevard." I am a

> resident of Chicago, that is the only reason that I felt the

> need to bring it up. Overall, I loved the book and will

> recommend it as a reader for friends and loved one. It would

> be great if I could receive a message from you from this

> email, mainly because this is the first email I have ever

> sent to a Author. Thanks for your time and hope to hear from

> you soon.

>

> Frederick Hunter

> University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

> Sociology (class of 2006)
1653052
Thanks to the capabilities Rudolf Steiner we now have new insight into the secret life of Jesus of Nazareth, from his youth to adulthood.

According to Steiner we have the right to know about certain hidden aspects of Jesus's life that are currently unknown by humanity. This all by the reading of the "memory of nature", the Akasic Records (often mentioned by Hinduism and Esoteric authors).

Steiner mentions that anyone can access the Akasic records if well prepared and says that in order to understand the Four Gospels of the New Testament one needs the Fifth Gospel to explain them. This is similar to the Gnostic Doctrine given by Samael Aun Weor who goes further in describing other details of the life of the man from Galilee, such as his travels to Egypt and him having a secret priestess wife. (see ch. 33 of The Perfect Matrimony)

It must have been a tremendous sacrifice and ordeal for Steiner to reveal to the public throughout these 5th Gospel lectures all that he saw about Jesus Christ. He must have faced great slander and opposition because the public really only knew and still only knows about Jesus from the Bible and nowhere else!

I would seriously consider looking into this series of lectures if you are open minded to the fact that Jesus was in fact a revolutionary figure with a great mission and holding great responsibility for the future of the earth. This topic is actually examined in further consciousness in Steiner's cornerstone book "Christianity as Mystical Fact".
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great info on history of theosophical society...also good info  about buddha, bodhisattvas and Steiner, but doesn't offer a clear opinion or knowledge about who R.S. was (is) to the evolution of humanity and the heirarchies. Perhaps this is unknowable? Whatever the case, T.H. Meyer offers fascinating research into Anthroposophic subjects-check out his book on Steiner and Thomas Aquinas. I also find the post Steiner travails of the A.S. fascinating; travails which continue to this day with the Judith von Halle affair.
What remains about Rudolf Steiner, despite his relatively modest historical stature, is the greatness of the man, his knowledge and the depth of his perceptions into the spiritual foundations of our cosmos and conscious existence, often expressed by the inadequate metaphor "God".
4852714
Excited to give this to my father. He was happy and ready to read it. After he does, I will read it. I mainly purchased it in support of my school and the professors at Liberty University.
867819
I had the opportunity to take several class with Dr Barrett.  He is an amazing teacher and scholar.  I cant wait to read more of his work.
3586942
Came in good condition. The author is brillliant, perhaps too much so.
I had to reread many of the pages to understand what was being written.
His first book was more easily read and understood and I went through
it quickly. This book is more for a college politicxal sci course, than
your average Joe. My reading comprehension is in the top 5% of the nation,
but admit to being confused at times
3431106
He author was my philosophy professor. I just started reading and it matches his personality, I am loving it so far! I will update later on the book.
1887273
This purchase is what is recommended for my class.
I received the book in half the shipping time. Great person to order from.
4405359
This book contains a compilation and summary of lectures delivered by Rudolf Steiner concerning the field of Architecture. Included in the book are many images of buildings which Rudolf Steiner personnally designed. The evolution of Architecture, especially Temple Architecture, is discussed. Moreover, the importance and influence of architecture on the well being of the people are also talked about. In a way, as mentioned in the book, architecture can also contribute to the peace and harmony of society. Indeed, architects of today bear a great responsibility. I'm not a architect but I hope that architects and architects-would-be can learn something from this book and design buildings that are truly beneficial to mankind.
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It is fantastic example how author can easly write academic book which can be read as adventure book and in the same time helps reader understand many important and samtimes difficult topics. I strongly reccomend this book to all students who want to understand what professors want to explain and to all who want to refresh academic knowledge about statistic.