A Rare and Precious Thing
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John Kain's thoughtful and sensitive writing speaks to much more than working with a spiritual teacher. The candid and often intimate conversations tell us of the common messages inherent  in all spiritual practices. There is a circular thread in this book which leads the reader inside these relationships; allowing us to see the human-ness in both the students and teachers. A Rare and Precious Thing is about ALL relationships and how we might be wise to embrace them.
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One of the most tender and inspriational moies
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This is a little treasure! It is a tender, intriguing story, with amazing art work, and one feels transported
to Cornwall. Myself and my children are delighted by it.
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This book really is as special as it was purported to be. There are a great many art books out there, art monographs that collect the paintings and photographs of an artist or group of artists. Some are even linked by a very specific theme, or setting, or models/characters, to give the monograph a more cohesive feel. The Codex Seraphinianus, however, is something different. Every page, every illustration, every alien glyph, was created as an integral part of the whole, which in it's finished state would become an art book and objet d'art itself. The level of detail and craftsmanship is incredible, with nearly 400 pages constructed to hold the eye in thrall and raise tiny questions that might have massive answers... or not. It is part Bestiary, part Catalog for an alien Cabinet of Curiosities, an alchemical response in cypher to Principia Mathematica, and a surrealist manifesto that is at once a joke and a masterpiece. Rizzoli has produced this latest edition, and it is beautiful to look at and to feel - even the paper is strange, a light, plastic feel with toned ridges - a perfect choice of stock. The reviewer that complains about the cheaply made slipcase is speaking of a much more expensive signed and numbered edition still available as I write this; the regular edition, selling for around $79.00 doesn't come with a slipcase or a print, but is well worth the price.
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Exotic,one of a kind, versatile and gorgeous
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I have tears in my eyes as I write this review as this is a rare and wonderful book. Set in 1973 in an English village in Devon, it is the first-person account of ten-year-old Immy  the anthropologists daughter. Her father has moved Immy and her older sister Ros to a cottage in Devon after the death of their mother. It is the place where the father, Cal, grew up. Overburdened by grief, he shuts himself away. Sixteen-year-old Ros abandons Immy for the town and boys. On her own, Immy explores the village and its people. There is big-bosomed Tina, the next-door neighbour, with her gold-foil hair out of a bottle; the farming twins Racey and Lewet; nine-year-old Trevor and his drawings of friend people; Major Hale with his knobbly hands; Della, the witch in the wood. Immy learns, as she tells her father, that Everyone has grief. And the time it takes to get over the grief is different for each person ... you carry the love that you thought youd lost inside you forever. This is an exquisitely written, profound and deeply felt book. Highly recommended.
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Oh such a rare book of great meaning and worth!!
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There are thoughts and emotions that simply cannot be put into words for the latter constrain them and deprive them of their true meaning, diminishing thus their profundity and value. If you have a chance to get this book and read it - don't miss it as it is one of those rare gems that not all people are likely to have. St. Seraphim's biography is extraordinary and leaves an unforgettable impression. The book includes an amazing conversation of St. Seraphim with Motovilov, which the latter wrote down for you and me. This conversation is the gist of Christianity. 2 by 2 is 4. It is neither 3,5 nor anything else. There is only one Truth, and St. Seraphim proved by his life and shows us the Way to the Truth.
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A rare book that combines exceptional kid-friendly artwork with a sensitive and subtle look at class. How many children's books do that? An outstanding choice for young readers and adult aficionados. I find something new in the illustrations every time i reread it.
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This is a wonderful little gift set that contains a sculpted plaque of the Green Man and a colorful and detailed hard cover book about the Green Man in history, legend, myth and in modern times.  The artistry used in creating the plaque is excellent and the deep dark green face of this god of the Green World is happily wild and makes a wonderful addition to a home where Nature is respected and loved.
  The book, though small, contains an abundance of information and photographs and images from art of the Green Man in his various guises. John Matthews, one of the leading authorities on the subject of the Green Man treats us to a good sampling of the attributes of this Spirit of Nature as he describes his influence in the art and spirituality of several cultures from around the world. He traces the Green Man from his early roots among ancient agrarian peoples to his fame as a decorative device upon countless cathedrals and other buildings throughout the world. The book also tells of the resurgance of The Green Man's popularity in modern times and his role in the protection of the threatened green world. There is a lovely "walking meditation" included in the book and many suggestions on how to incorporate the Green Man into your own spiritual life. In the back of the book is a list of locations throughout the world where the Green Man can be spotted.
  My favorite part of the book is the lovely selection of photographs of the various interpretations of the Green Man. This is a perfect gift set for anyone interested in the Green Man or in Ecology.  Gardeners will love it.  People embarking on new beginnings will be blessed by it. Old friends of the Green Man will welcome it and people who are meeting him for the first time will be treated to a wonderful introduction.  I recommend it.
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Youve been given a great gift when someone opens their heart and shares it with you. This book is one of those rare gifts.
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This is a wonderful book!  Great service, too!  I will treasure this outstanding volume the rest of my life.  Many thanks for the nice price for what has become a nearly instantly rare book.
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This is one of the few precious books I have come across.  The solipsistics are carefully moved to the side, revealing a richer view composed of all things tangible, quite alive.. & productive, in some way.  My goodness, people.  This precious book of poems hits the spot, quite nourishing for ones who are seeking, and equally consumed by self-actualized souls.
Mr. Naiden, I urge you to go national.  To the rest of the world, do pass along the discovery of such a treasure.  It is an excellent gift.  The illustrations are icing on top.  Congratulations and thank you for publishing Light, Expression, and Art.
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A short, charming book with fascinating details about the life of snails from acute, intimate personal observation complemented with insights from scientific and literary writings throughout history. I found it particularly interesting to discover the number and variety of books in which snails have popped up over the years - from poets, novelists, philosophers, naturalists, scientists. The book is a homage to a tiny creature whose lineage is almost as ancient as life itself and who helped bring the author through an extremely debilitating illness. Do not look for the depths of the foul rag and bone shop of the heart but through the daily rhythms of hope and despair there is a sustaining warmth and richness springing from the discovery of companionship in the unlikeliest of places. It is an easy read and well worth the short time it takes to read it.
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I bought this for a friend who unexpectedly lost her kitty recently. When it arrived and I opened it to examine it and make sure all was good, its beauty and appropriateness for its intended occasion brought a tear to my eye. My friend loved receiving it as well.
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This is a beautiful album. It is too bad very few people have heard of it due to its rarity. I had the album when I was 15, and now at 70 years old I still remember how beautiful it was.........and is.
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My childhood centered on radio, not tv, which was virtually non-existant before I was ten.  My favorite show was "Let's Pretend" which read fairy tales--most of them so unique I have not seen them elsewhere.  One Christmas I received the very beautifully illustrated Let's Pretend book  which I treasured for many years and bitterly mourned when it disappeared.
Recently I was inspired to track it down on the web. I was delighted to find a nearly new copy of it for $300 on Amazon. (Very few copies are still in existence.) I gladly pillaged my children's inheritance.  When I unwrapped it,the sight of the green cover (I had forgotten the color) brought tears to my eyes.
My kids will probably not appreciate it because so many beautifully-illustrated books are now available, but to me  it continues to be a treasure.