A Gift in Words From A Living Legend
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If you are a fan of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, then this book is something you probably can't wait to read.  If you are a poor soul who has never sat down and listened to "Live at Carnegie Hall"...well you'd better get busy.  You have a lot of reading and listening to do, and I envy you for it.  This book is simply beautiful to read.  Mr. Clancy has the Irish way with words in the truest sense, and its a wonder he waited so long to begin a literary career (I always enjoyed his liner notes!)  The story of his life and career is well worth reading to fans of his music and to fans of good memoir writing as well.  Read this book and you will feel as though Mr. Clancy is speaking only to you.  He evokes memories of family, home, and childhood with amazing grace and ease.  In addition, be sure to get the reissue of his solo album "Liam Clancy" which is availble from this site.  God bless the Clancy Brothers!
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In this self-published book, one of the 20th Century's finest storytellers unleashes the poetry written before and after his commercial success, reprints some of his finest song lyrics and even includes one of his finest, never-released songs, "Pigeon Run." Other Amazon reviewers sum up its impact better than I can--but, I would like to say a word about Rob White's illustrations: Fantastic. (In both conventional uses of the word: "exceptional" and "evocative of places beyond human experience.")I hope Amazon will make this book available to the public, as it has remained in print since 1975, now distributed through the Foundation set up in Harry's memory by his widow and collaborator, Sandy Chapin: harrysfriends.com/hcfKeep the change!
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This is a charming and insightful autobiography by the living legend of  20th century yacht design.  It is beautifully produced with many glorious  photographs and illustrations. But its outstanding quality is the warmth  and modesty of the writer which shines through his personal account of his  contribution to yacht design and the highlights of Sparkman & Stephens'  record over the past 70 years.  Chapters on his early years, the breaks he  had as a fledgling designer, the Americas Cup successes, the wartime  development of the DUKW, his philosophy of design and approach to rating  rules for yacht racing will enthrall a wide readership.
Owners of S&S  designed yachts - and many others besides - will doubtless be captivated by  this book.  No wonder the first printing is already a sell-out.
1968324
The recent passing of Charlton Heston this April is a sincere loss for Hollywood. The actor took on characters larger than life and somehow made them accessible to a generation of moviegoers.  Moses, Michaelangelo, Andrew Jackson, El Cid, Ben Hur---Heston brought these historical icons to life physically and intellectually--and spoke to the hero in all of us.

Although rather short, this is a fine disc in which to savor Heston's greatest and most unforgettable moments on the screen.  All the classics are included here as well as the actor's personal favorite, Tom Gries' "Will Penny," (1968). For fans of the actor, or if you wish to learn more about Hollywood's "greatest generation," this DVD is a celebration of an actor who gave the Hollywood epic stature, fire, and guts.
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To read the accounts and recollections of the author's conversations with his mother often as she was receiving several hours of chemo- therapy, was a gift. A gift to learn of and about this remarkable and inspirational woman. To be eavesdropping on their conversations, about books, family, society, politics, manners and most impressively how much one can accomplish with focus and compassion , was a wonderful gift ..Will Schwalbe thank you for sharing. I know this first reading will not be my last.
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It was a profound and sacred privilege to have had three conversations in person, and two via phone, with Phyllis Tickle.  She is missed by all who knew her in any form or fashion.  Intentionally, I am reading this magnificent book one section at a time...of the 74 the book is written in.  Her journey, just a few years ahead of my own, is reminding me where I still need to be going, and to have a better attitude of gratitude from where I've come.  An avid reader, myself, at 75yo, I find her exploits, expressions and words expanding my vocabulary, enhancing my pondering, nurturing the journey like happens when one spends time with an old friend, who calls one out, for love's sake.  When finished, it will easily be on my shelf of favorite books to also read again some day.  What a rich and rare treat this book has been...I would encourage anyone, of any age, to read it...slowly...for there is something here for most people I also know.
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Gary's book is filled with stories about John Wooden and other UCLA baseball players that went on to the majors (even I recognized some of the names and I'm not a sports enthusiast by a long shot). So if there is anyone in your life (including yourself) who is a fan of basketball, baseball or John Wooden, this is the book for them. They will never read these anecdotes and bits of Wooden wisdom anywhere else. It's an often funny and heartwarming collection of remembrances about a very special man by a very special man.
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Thank you Sweet Spirit for the presence and gifts of Gabriella Tal and Mark Malachi.  This album's music has fed me and inspired me for over twenty years....and I am so blessed to see the cd available here and to Consecrate 2015 with it.  The beauteous offerings here are far beyond music, they're high "teachings" of Truth and of the Immense Love and Kindness and Wisdom that underlie all Life.  The gifts here waft into me and lead me into the Blessing Reality that is the core of all life that is there for humankind to awaken into.  These musical Gifts help me Awaken.  They Soothe and make me want to stay Awake and to Live Love with Soft Eyes.  Thank you Gabriella and Mark.  There aren't enough words or sentiments I can express to convey all my thanks and Gratitiude to you.  Or to say How Much I Revel in Sharing the Spiritual Journey of the Everlasting Heart and the Reverence with you, cd after cd of yours, that you are a Fount of.  Everlasting blessings to you and Boundless Love and Appreciation!
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I am spellbound! To once again be touched by the voice of a generation Ms. Streisand is the songbird with a soul! Thank you for going into your vault and sharing your gift and talent with us once again. I eagerly await more vision from the vault!
For anyone who knows the vast talent of this lady will want to include this release in their collection. Those of you who have yet to discover her you will find this collection of almost forgotten recordings a wonderful introduction to one of the greatest artists of our lifetime.
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David King Dunaway has done a wonderful job in updating his classic biography of Pete Seeger.  Dunaway, with excellent narrative skill, tells not only Seeger's life story, but also gives us a mini-history of the progressive movement in this country for the last eighty years or so.  Seeger's involvement in the labor movement, the civil rights movement, the peace movement, and the environmental movement are all covered in depth.  Also the struggle to be able to sing his songs in a supposedly free America is explored in the tales related to the riots at Peekskill, the McCarthy era, the blacklist, and right-wing bigots picketing his concerts.

The best part of all of this is that Pete Seeger, at age 89, is still actively writing and singing.  I had the pleasure to see him in concert, along with his grandson Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, and Guy Davis two nights ago at the Sellersville Theater.  He can still get a crowd to sing along with him.  While his voice is perhaps not what it used to be (but as Arlo Guthrie told him "neither is our hearing"), the magic is still there.

This book captures as much of that magic as the printed page can hold, and is a great book for people of all ages to read.  I highly recommend it if you are interested in reading about a real, authentic, inspiring American hero.
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It was many years ago when I was working at the Bodhi Tree Bookstore in Hollywood where I came across this gem out of the many choices at that store of many metaphysical wonders. Although this translation by Byrom would be best described as an inspiration perhaps, nonetheless, the poetic lines throughout this book struck me deeply. This is no dry, literal translation of the conversation between King Janaka and Ashtavakra, but a luscious devotional fruit extolling the path of jnana, or knowledge. It occupies the few books at my altar today. Truly go deep into these words of these poems and you discover something about your Self most profound.

Janaka Stagnaro
Author of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Beyond-the-Beyond-Poems-to-My-Beloved-Self/dp/149049362X/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Beyond the Beyond: Poems to My Beloved Self</a>,<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Silent-Ripples-Parables-for-the-Soul/dp/0595130704/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Silent Ripples: Parables for the Soul</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Footprints-Along-the-Shore-of-an-Incoming-Tide-Impressions-of-a-Fellow-Traveler/dp/0595131026/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Footprints Along the Shore of an Incoming Tide: Impressions of a Fellow Traveler</a>
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One of the reasons I enjoy listening to Dr. Savage's program every day is because his talk can range from the most serious and thought-provoking topics to those things that are humorous, light-hearted and touching.  This book demonstrates this gift, and I enjoyed it completely.  First of all, the photos are adorable.  Teddy is definitely not your average-looking poodle!  With his wild "hair" and piercing eyes, he reminds me of a canine Albert Einstein.  He loves his "service human" and you can read it in his face, in the pictures with Michael Savage.  The chapter on Jerome, Michael's brother who passed away, is very touching and explains so much about this amazing and brilliant man.  This book is a gem - a joy to both look at and to read, and would make a great gift for an animal-lover, a fan of Dr. Savage, or someone you know who is down and could use some cheering up.  So happy I purchased it!
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In telling the story of an extraordinary young man who died tragically young, Michael D'Aloisio reminds us what we once knew and what we may have forgotten: life is a gift...and that gift is meant to be shared.  If you have a heartbeat, this book will find it.  If you feel you may have lost your way, this book will help you see that the path is still right before you--right under your feet where it has always been.  D'Aloisio captures the essence of a young man who possessed a wisdom and enlightenment well beyond his years...and he conveys the simple yet utterly profound message that meaning is found only when we look outside of ourselves.
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This book presents the timeless wisdom of a great master, the Sufi Hazrat Inayat Khan.  In this book, really a collection of 3 books in 1 (The Way of Illumination, The Inner Life, The Soul Whence and Whither) Inayat lays out a set of workable views to life and the way of the mystic.  He shows that all religions meet in their mystic traditions.  With all the books I have read over the years Inayat Khans books are always fresh and timely with new insights.  These books are part of a large spiritual vein of gold amount the entire canon of spiritual writings on this planet.  Highly recommeded.

If you are looking for an experiential guide to the illumination and the inner life then check out a book from Inayat Khan's son Vilayat in this&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Awakening-A-Sufi-Experience/dp/1585420387/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Awakening: A Sufi Experience</a>.

If you are going deep into the spiritual path then also be sure to consider the works of Russil Paul as in&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Yoga-of-Sound-Tapping-the-Hidden-Power-of-Music-and-Chant/dp/1577315367/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Yoga of Sound: Tapping the Hidden Power of Music and Chant</a>&nbsp;and Joseph Rael&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sound-Native-Teachings-and-Visionary-Art-of-Joseph-Rael/dp/1571781862/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sound: Native Teachings and Visionary Art of Joseph Rael</a>.
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Amazing book, amazing poems by and amazing person.
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From The Library Of A.W. Tozer is an incredible gift from James Stuart Bell to not only fans of A.W. Tozer, but anyone who loves the spiritual classics.

A.W. Tozer was a prolific and influential author in the Pentecostal evangelical circles beginning in the 1960s, but his writings are still influencing thousands today. In reading Tozer, it is obvious that the Scripture is his first and foremost text, but it is equally as obvious that Tozer was a well-read student of the classics. In this compilation, James Stuart Bell gives us access to Tozer's library. We can read for ourselves the writings that influenced the fertile and productive mind of Aiden Wilson Tozer.

Nicely arranged in eight broad sections, you will read the profound thoughts of Augustine, John Bunyan, Martin Luther, William Law, Charles Spurgeon, Dwight Moody, A.B. Simpson, and G. Morgan Campbell, to name just a few of my favorites. This is a book that you will not only pick up often, but one that will whet your appetite to read more of these classic works yourself.

A wonderful read!
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Robert Wagner is a national treasure. He is one of the last stars to have worked under the old studio system in Hollywood. He personally knew the famous names and places of the golden era. This book is a loving tribute to the town as it used to be in its glamorous heyday. I bought the audio version so I could hear that distinctive Robert Wagner voice tell about the storied houses and restaurants of Southern California. He does not disappoint. Although he sometimes glosses over punctuation in his reading, it is still like being in an intimate setting with the venerable actor. He is from an old school Hollywood that is full of charm and wit. The book is a delight. I recommend it to any fan of Hollywood, film history, and actors.