Book Description
In America today college professors cringe at the lack of writing skills displayed by their students, business leaders bemoan poor communicative skills among their employees, and people themselves recognize that they (and their children) have a problem and want to do something about it.
This inviting book introduces readers anew to the eight parts of speech and common grammatical problems -- such as the case of pronouns depicted in the book's title, the tension between nouns and verbs, the controversy of the active vs. passive voice, and the power of a verb-based style. Then equipped with a knowledge of the parts of speech and the power of the verb form, Good presents his theory of style and the craft of sentences -- including those important marks of punctuation.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent.......2007-09-10
The title alone will sell you. I must hear people misusing "I and me" 100 times a week. I wish I'd had this book in high school. It lays out usage in a clear and understandable manner and doesn't bog you down with information that you don't care about.
Terrific reference book for non-English majors.
Yes, Buy This Book!!!.......2007-07-08
The fact that you are reading this review indicates that you are interested in grammar. That means you should buy this book, as it is certainly one of the better books on this topic. What I especially like is that it does not treat you as a grammarian and it reviews many basics of sentence structure - and it is an enjoyable read. Yes, you still should have a copy of "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White if you're serious about good writing, but this book is a clear, single source, winner to me. I write articles, books and websites. I routinely seek good reference advice. That includes this book.
A Good Introduction to Grammar.......2007-05-13
Mr. Good laments the fact that grammar is no longer taught in schools and he has taken the effort to introduce novices to it in a fun way. I am truly enjoying his book and I am learning much along the way! Thank you, Mr. Good!
Finally - a grammar book written for the rest of us!.......2007-04-11
I am always trying to ensure my grammar is correct (a habit I picked up from my father.) I've not been able to find a book that explains common grammar problems in a way I would remember. This one is easy to use and I will always keep it with my dictionary and other reference books.
Our Most Important Subject.......2006-08-28
This is an excellent book for learning or renewing our knowledge of English Grammar. There is a conspiracy in this country to dumb down the attendees of public schools, and it began in the early part of the last century with some wealthy industrialists and government officials. Leaving Children behind began before Bush and he is a prime example of it. Let's all fight back by speaking English properly, as well as reading and writing excellently. This book is a good place to start! Then, on to Phonics!
Book Description
Guidance for Your Journey
Sometimes, God’s Word is like candlelight that warms and comforts. Other times, it is a red flashing light that protects. Often, it’s a spotlight that exposes your need. And since you are called to walk by faith, you need lightâin all its various formsâguiding your steps. Jennifer Rothschild ’s path, darkened by physical blindness, is illuminated by scriptural truth. And now she shares the keys to persevering and âclinging to the Swordâ no matter what your circumstances. Lessons I Learned in the Light is a powerful collection of Scripture, intriguing autobiographical sketches, and pointed Bible study with personal, practical application questions that will encourage you every step of the way.
âYour word is a lamp unto my feet,
and a light unto my path.â
Psalm 119:105
Have you known darkness? Are you there even now? There is a ray of hope that brings clarity and guidance: God’s Wordâthe Light that is better than life. And it wields the power to see you through absolutely anything.
Jennifer Rothschild , in her physical blindness, found the secret to persevering with endurance and shares it candidly. No matter what you face today, Lessons I Learned in the Light will help you: cling to His Word carry no baggage pray like crazy be God-conscious enjoy the fish bowl
No matter how dark the road, you can travel it courageously, secure in the Light. âFor these commands and this teaching are a lamp to light the way ahead of youâ (Proverbs 6:23 , NLT).
âJennifer Rothschild is a sincere and transparent example of what it means to press toward the goalâto live a thriving, courageous life in Christ.â
Sara Groves
Singer/songwriter
âLike the Renaissance artists of old, Jennifer Rothschild sees with her heart. Through self-discipline, acute observation, and Christ centeredness, the tapestry of her life has been woven together by an unshakeable faith.â
Luci Swindoll
Author and speaker, Women of Faith
âHer gentle, pleasing style first draws readers in and captures their imaginations. Only then does she deliver her more powerful punches."
Publishers Weekly
Story Behind the Book
âI don’t have the privilege of reading God’s Word in the traditional sense, but I still rely on it as my source of powerâpower to persevere and thrive in a world of darkness. Without it, I would have quit a long time ago. Proverbs 6:23 says âThese commands and this teaching are a lamp to light the way ahead of you’ (NLT). While Lessons I Learned in the Dark provided principles for walking by faith, Lessons I Learned in the Light offers fuel for running with endurance.â
â Jennifer Rothschild
Customer Reviews:
Lessons I Learned in the Light.......2007-09-22
This book is truly a blessed gift. One to keep forever and reread over and over again for inspiration and comfort. As Jennifer Rothschild tendering shares her life we learn the truth about our own. Though everyday experiences we begin to clearly see the purpose of life here and look forward to the the life everafter. This book radiates HOPE and the knowledge that we are secure in God's GRACE! A beautiful gift and a special keepsake.
This book spoke to me!.......2007-09-22
This book really spoke to me each day when I would read a chapter as part of my quiet time. I passed the book to my co-author, Kim Webb, and she adored the book as well! I highly recommend to all and I just ordered her newest book.
Lessons I Learned From Her.......2007-06-06
Lessons I Learned in the Light
By Jennifer Rothschild
Publisher: Multnomah
601 N Larch St
Sisters, OR 97759
[...]
Jennifer Rothschild is such an inspiration to many people, and I am one of those people. She is an author, musician, and in full time ministry. In this book she shares lessons that she learned, that we can also learn and benefit from. The amazing thing about the title is that she is blind, so the only light that she sees is God's light.
In starting out she uses God's word to show that he truly is the light. 1John 1:5 says that "God is Light" and Psalms 119:105 "lamp unto my feet, and a light to my path". God truly is light and she shows this in the twelve chapters of her book.
We need to cling to God's word, for it is our Sword of Honor. Scripture tells the story of Eleazar, and how he clung to his sword in the battle, and when it was over he could not let it go (2 Samuel 23:9-10). The Bible is something that we can hold on to today and use it in our battle field. To do this we need to spend time every day in it. When we don't it is an issue of pride. It is like we are telling God that we don't need him. We all have many excuses, but none of them are good enough. We are to cling to the word and use it and to do that we must know it; and to know it we must be read it and study it everyday.
Sometimes we are reluctant. The author says "Most of us feel a tinge of reluctance when it comes to change, because it means we must take a risk and release some of our control." What we need to do is release and trust Jesus. "It is no risk to trust the One who is totally trustworthy." Isaiah 26:4. You may not have the confidence to face the change, but God can give us courage. Confidence is a feeling, and courage is an action. There are three gifts of courage: Power, Love, and Self-Discipline.
Walking by faith and not having any baggage is another way that the author teaches you how to live. There are two tools to get rid of sin: The law (Romans 3:20 and 5:13), and Repentance (John 1:9). God gives us his grace so that we can live with him. His grace is offered because he is good. We are also required to be meek, and that means to "...recognize our own personal power and willingly submit to the authority of another." Meekness is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22).
Next she shows us how the Bible tells us to pray without ceasing, or in her words "pray like crazy". So even if you do not believe that you can pray, pray anyway. Pray like you would like to be able to pray. It doesn't have to be showy or flashy, God knows what you are trying to express and say. "Just do it." (Nike).
God's word is alive and it gives us hope, cling to this hope. One way to do this is don't be self-conscious, be God-conscious. See yourself in the mirror that is God's word. Words of warning though, you maybe the only God that anyone ever sees, so you need to know him so you can reflect him. Beware though of three places that you might get caught up and those are: pride, performance, and problems. Let God shine through you it is about God not you.
Lastly Mrs. Rothschild reminds us that we are to live like aliens here on earth. This is not our home; it is a staging area, preparing us form home. Heaven is our ultimate home and we need to keep our eyes on that.
This book is an enlightening experience. The author has some new ideas on things that I had never thought of, and it was nice to see things from a different point of view. I am going to take what I learned, and apply it to the many other lessons that God is teaching me every day.
Wonderful & Inspiring.......2007-05-02
Jennifer has done it again.
Lessons I Learned in the Dark was such an inspiration to me that I couldn't imagine being more blessed by Lessons I Learned in the Light but I was.
GOD is using this wonderful woman to give hope and inspiration to so many.
Very uplifting and inspiring.......2007-05-01
This book was an inspiration and very inspiring to those of us who think our world with sight is difficult. She is an inspiration to every woman.
Average customer rating:
- Eh... nice story
- What did you read?!
- More Murder Mystery than Romance
- The Greatest Need of All
- Good sequel to 'A Heart So Wild'!!!
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All I Need Is You
Johanna Lindsey
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Book Description
Headstrong Casey Straton inherited her mother's beautiful eyes and her father's stubborn temperament. So when she is denied the responsibility of running her grandfather's ranch despite her unladylike prowess at roping, riding and shooting the high–spirited hellion storms away from her Texas home, determined to prove she can do much more than "woman's work."
Successful businessman Damian Rutledge III came West for vengeance. But though he possesses a powerful physique and unwavering courage, the handsome Eastern "dude" would have surely been lost in the wild west without the timely intervention of a half–pint bounty hunter called "Ed." There is more to this fearless gunslinger than first meets the eye, however. And when Damian discovers his rescuer is, in fact, a stunningly sensuous young lady named "Casey' in disguise, he realises dial there are going to be very serious complications on the rocky trail that is leading them both toward a dangerous, irrepressible love.
Johanna Lindsey's enchanting romantic adventure All I Need Is You is the sequel to her immensely popular A Heart So Wild. Lovely and tempestuous Casey Straton the headstrong child of Chandros Straton and Courtney Harte leaves her Texas home determined to prove to her parents that she can do more than "woman's work." Successful businessman Damien Rutledge III came west looking for vengeance. But though he is strong and fearless, the handsome Eastern "dude" would have surely been lost in the wild West were it not for the timely intervention of a half–pint bounty hunter called "Kid." but when Damien discovers his rescuer is, in fact, a stunningly sensuous young lady named Casey in disguise, he realises that there are going to be very serious complications on the rocky trail that is leading them both toward a dangerous, irrepressible love.
Customer Reviews:
Eh... nice story.......2005-09-11
Nice story... nothing breathtaking or amazing about it. I found Casey to be headstrong and spoiled... almost to the point of being a brat. She did improve near the end though and redeem herself a bit.
What can I say about Damian? It took a long time for him to grow on me. Its like his character didn't really develop into much until the middle of the book. He seemed almost weak to me... with not much personality. But as with Casey, he redeemed himself near the end of the story.
Their love story was sweet. They certainly didn't have the chemistry that Casey's parents had. And their developing relationship almost seemed secondary to their search for Damian's father's murderer.
Slow start to the story, picked up in the middle and then slowed down again near the end. There were a couple great scenes, one including some fun in the river, which helped keep my interest. Overall a good book, but certainly not one I would read over and over again.
What did you read?!.......2005-01-17
I love this book. I read it for the first time a while back, and it stayed with me enough to make me buy it. I loved "A Heart So Wild", and I think this was a fitting sequel. People are complaining about how Chandos wouldn't have let her go in the first place, but it seems to escape them that Chandos's daughter would have more than a small idea of what she wanted to do and the abilities to do it. Casey is very strong willed, but that's something most Lindsey readers expect. She can do anything a man can do, and that's something else I've come to expect. I love her stories because I can see myself in a lot of the heroines, and this one doesn't disappoint.
More Murder Mystery than Romance.......2004-09-25
"All I Need Is You" is alright for a Lindsey. It's not awful, but neither it is a page-turner. "All's" story is straightforward enough: Damian hires a bounty hunter to find his father's murderer only to fall for the bounty hunter, a girl named Casey who is determined to succeed at a man's job to prove to her her father that she can run a rannch. What the story lacks is passion. So much time is spent on discussing the murder and chasing the bad guy that the romance part comes up short. I didn't devour this book, like I did it's prequel, the marvelous "A Heart So Wild." I wish Casey & Damian of "All" had half the passion that Chandos & Courtney of "A Heart" had. I also wish the "bad situations" that Casey found herself in really seemed threatening, but both her showdown and kidnapping were predictable and not at all exciting. Big sigh. Worse was the tacked-on ending revolving around Damian's mother. Lindsey seems to love having belated parent-child reunions in her books ("Angel," "So Speaks the Heart," "Defy Not the Heart" to name a few). I'd recommend reading "A Heart So Wild" over reading "All I Need Is You." "A Heart" is a prime example of a REAL steamy, sexy Western romance, while "All" (with it's lack of charisma and excitement) is more a girl-oriented murder-mystery than romance.
The Greatest Need of All.......2003-11-11
This has got to be one of the most beautiful love stories that I have read in a long time. As an avid reader of romance novels for the past 30 years that is saying quite a mouthful, but do not just believe me, find out for yourself. This book is a must read for all historical romance lovers. It is a marvelous story that takes the reader across the vast plains of 1892 Texas following the trail of a suspected murderer. It is a tender love story with characters that are simply unforgettable. Casey Stratton needs to prove to her father Chandos that she is capable of doing any job that a man can do. To prove this she cuts her hair, puts on men's clothing, and runs away in the middle of the night to begin a career that only a man can do, become a successful bounty hunter. Damian Rutledge III came west with an important need of his own, to find the man that murdered his father. As green as they come he is totally lost until he runs across the campfire of a young boy who claims to be a bounty hunter and calls himself simply Kid. Who could be better than a professional bounty hunter to help him find a murderer? So with the remarkable tracking ability that Kid learned from his father, and not to mention even a faster draw, the chase begins. But Damian is not quite the tenderfoot that Kid believes him to be and KId is not exactly what Damian thought he was either. It does not take Damian long to discover that underneath Kid's dirty clothes is a very beautiful young woman, Casey Stratton. Ride along with these two unforgettable people as they discover for themselves the greatest need of all, that where love is concerned "All I Need is You."
Good sequel to 'A Heart So Wild'!!!.......2003-07-23
While I will admit to liking a Heart So Wild a little better than this one, I still found this book to be good. Not great, but good. Casey is kind of annoying, but, all in all I gave this book fours stars because I loved the storyline and Damien....need I say anything about this gorgeous hunk of man who can do anything!!!!! Read this book. You will like it, even if not as much as some of JL's other books.
Customer Reviews:
A THOUGHT PROVOKING BOOK.......2002-08-02
My wife bought this book based on reading Joyce Meyers' "Battlefield of the Mind". You can read it at one sitting, but don't. Have your bible handy to reference some of the passages she refers you to. Think, ponder and reflect on your life and how these chapters refer to you and your actions. This is a very good little book and could easily be given as a present to someone you care about.
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- The right level of translation and interpretation
- Amazing - Focus, ask, read, and learn
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The I Ching Kit: All the Tools You Need to Work With the Oracle of Change
Stephen Karcher
Manufacturer: Element Books
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Customer Reviews:
The right level of translation and interpretation.......2001-06-06
The kit as a whole is invaluable, bringing together "yarrow" sticks and coins with a book that reduces the interpretive material to a reasonable level for the beginner. The summary divination (image) reads well and seems to get the gist of the details over nicely, at least for me. Going to Ritsema and Karcher's larger, more exact translation provides an intermediate/advanced interpretation. One flaw: typos on the quick reference card for consulting the oracle with coins or sticks, mixing yin and yang--check the diagrams in the book instead, which are accurate.
Amazing - Focus, ask, read, and learn.......2000-10-18
I like this kit a great deal because it provides the tool necessary to properly consult the oracle. Further, it translates the hexagrams into language that is more palatable to the the Western ear. It is truly amazing that man has found a way to query and listen to the forces of nature that influence his life. This has helped me gain insight to many of my most puzzling life questions.
Book Description
Pet parenting can sometimes seem like a full-time job--from puppy proofing the home to ensuring proper exercise and nutrition, there's always something to think about. With The "I Have a Life" Dog Owner's Guide, readers can keep track of essentials easily, including:
Checklists to keep track of checkups, vaccinations, and other health information
Tips for understanding their pup's mental and emotional needs
Information on poisonous plants, common ailments, and first aid for their furry friend
This fun, sassy dog-care guide is sure to bring new dog owners up to speed in a way that's informative and entertaining.
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Johanna Lindsey Collection: All I Need is You, Say You Love Me, Love Me Forever
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All I Need is You (Read by Sandra Burr, directed by Michael Page)
In the American Wild West the law is young, and men and women must make their own justice. Casey Stratton has left behind an unbearable situation at home and set off on her own, relying on her courage and inventiveness to survive where most women could not. Damien Rutledge III is a society man from New York, thrusting aside his life of refinement and sophistication in favor of a more basic need - revenge.
Say You Love Me (Read by Michael Page, directed by Sandra Burr)
Her parents' death has left Kelsey Langton penniless - and responsible for the well-being of her younger sister, Jean. Kelsey knows that the only way to avert their doom is to allow herself to be sold at auction. Resigned to becoming the plaything of a well-heeled gentleman, she gets more than she bargained for.
Love Me Forever (Read by Michael Page, directed by Ruth Bloomquist)
A young heiress in mourning for her mother's death, Kimberly Richards has been abandoned by her lifelong fiancé. But Kimberly's father, the recently widowed Earl of Amburough, is intent upon marrying her off as quickly as possible - to please the jealous lover he longs to wed.
Customer Reviews:
All I need is you.......2004-03-24
This has been one of the best romance books I've read. When you reed it you feel you're actually there. You can read for hours and hours. This book really touches your heart and you feel what the characters are feeling. Good book. I would recommed it to everyone.
Book Description
Veteran Microsoft manager Julie Bick takes you behind the scenes at one of the world's most successful companies to share the invaluable lessons she learned there. And she shows you how to use these tips to put your career in high gear, no matter what industry you're in.
Engaging and user-friendly, this insider's guide to field-tested Microsoft strategies covers topics relevant to all aspects of your professional life -- from managing your career, to leading a winning team, to running your own business. With humor and insight, Bick reveals what she learned from her teammates, her competitors, and her mistakes, illuminating every piece of advice with actual anecdotes from life at Microsoft. You'll discover the secrets that keep everyone at the company -- from the freshest Microsoftie to Bill Gates himself -- one step ahead.
Whatever your profession or ambition, there's no arguing with success. And this book will give you all you need to merge into the fast lane on the road ahead.
Customer Reviews:
Must read for everyone.......2005-12-11
Whenever I manage a group this is one of the 3 books I ask everyone to read. This is a superb guide to how someone should approach work tactically.
Not everything in it is worth following, but most of it is. And it is a very good picture of how to succeed at Microsoft. One of Microsoft's key to success is that every employee more or less follows the guidelines in this book. The trick of this book is Julie wrote down what were the unofficial guides to work there.
National Best Seller.......2004-11-13
This book was published in 14 languages and was a national best seller. Reading it, I can see why. The tips in this book make sense for any industry, any job. Also a look behind the scenes at Microsoft and how they do things is fascinating, and at times funny. The sequel, "The Microsoft Edge," is also useful and actually funnier.
Good ideas but nothing revolutionary.......2003-11-16
This book has many good ideas, but most people have probably thought, heard, or read them elsewhere. It is an enjoyable, humorous read, however. For those with limited business backgrounds it would make a great starting point.
fun, easy read........2002-08-15
This 160-page book is a very quick read, with a fun, pithy tone. All of the advice is 100 percent on the money, with insightful stories to further drive home the point. Packed with high-energy advice that can be applicable to any company.
Highly recommended.
It Will Last.......2002-04-10
So the bubble has burst and Microsoft got sued. But some things about the energetic, questing 90s need to remembered. This was a time when new ideas counted, when creative effort was rewarded, when individual and company excitement were almost indistinguishable. Bick's book celebrates those time with advice that will last, regardless where the market goes or which fad is hot. Because it is written for the individual it applies to relations, activities and good practice in all kinds of business settings. The writing is direct, tied to examples, free of jargon and spiced with more than occasional humor. The sharpest instruction don't need embellishment or hype. This book tells things straight and clearly. Bick may have learned at Microsoft, but her advice is universal.
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