Book Description
Finally, a book that captures the spirit of Notre Dame. One of the most famous universities in the world, Notre Dame has come to symbolize excellence and faith in action, which sets it apart as an institution and a place that has deeply influenced millions of people. Call it a mystique or grace; there is something about the lure and lore of Notre Dame that evokes admiration and respect. The Spirit of Notre Dame marks the first time that a single book collects the stories that personify the character that is uniquely Notre Dame.
Notre Dame is the Golden Dome, the Victory March, the Basilica, the Grotto, playing fields, dorms, chapels, the library, classrooms, and research centers. But most of all, it is people: from faith-filled visionaries and world-renowned scholars to celebrated coaches and athletes to professors, students, janitors and cooks, volunteers and friends. From the university’s bold founder, Rev. Edward Sorin, to American legends of the football field (and silver screen) Knute Rockne, the Gipper, and Rudy, Notre Dame is the setting for some of our culture’s most uplifting stories of perseverance in the face of tremendous odds. The Spirit of Notre Dame tells these stories and more . . . of miraclulous athletic comebacks and incredible victories against the odds, of the Notre Dame graduate who survived the Bataan Death March by focusing on the university, of football stars like Chris Zorich who overcame tough circumstances, and of walk-on players who realized their dreams of playing for the Fighting Irish. Included in these pages are stories of the women’s teams who have won national championships in basketball and soccer, and dedicated leaders such as Fathers Corby, Hesburgh, and Malloy; professors Frank O’Malley, Emil T. Hofman, and a line of great teachers whose blood is in the bricks; coaches Leahy, Ara, Holtz, Willingham, and McGraw; and a host of graduates like Dr. Tom Dooley and Judge Ann Williams who have devoted themselves to serving others both on the campus and in the world. Engaging, amusing, and inspiring, The Spirit of Notre Dame is the absolute essential title for the millions of people who have a place in their heart for the Fighting Irish.
Customer Reviews:
A Wonderful Gift !.......2005-10-04
I received this book as a gift, and the gift was more than just a book, it was the "gift of spirit of Notre Dame".
I went to a huge state university, and was little more than a number. At Notre Dame it must be so very different, the students become a part of a "family". They were nurtured, cared about and stayed a part of the school's extended family. What a wonderful feeling of warmth and security this must generate to those many students who were away from home!
The Langfords do an excellent job of re-creating Notre Dame's unusual history, and the determination of its staff to keep the college open despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
The stories of individual students were sensitively told -and I found myself in tears several times as I read this book.
Although I've not yet visited the school, I do want to go there to meet the staff and students , to see campus, especially the grotto that is so vividly described in the book, and to FEEL the Spirit of Notre Dame for myself.
It's a wonderful gift!
I've been waiting for such a book........2005-09-06
I'm surprised a book like this hasn't already been published--There are so many great stories from Notre Dame, some of them even part of American lore itself. As a graduate of the university I'm obviously not completely impartial, but I got a great deal of substance out of the stories that are told here. I would recommend this as the perfect gift to give anyone who has a fondness for Notre Dame.
Book Description
The Best of James Herriot is one of the most extraordinary volumes ever devoted to the work and world of a contemporary writer. Within its covers are unforgettable episodes from the remarkable series of memoirs that began with All Creatures Great and Small-"the ones my family and I have laughed at over the years and the ones my readers have said they most enjoyed," as Herriot, himself, put it. Yet the book is far more than a simple anthology: Its gorgeous pages also include hundreds of line drawings and color photographs, capturing Herriot's Yorkshire in a worthy complement to the writer's words.The 1991 publication of Every Living Thing, rendered the original edition of this book incomplete. This fall will mark the publication of the complete, definitive edition with the addition of five of his best, more recent stories, as well as new art. Once again The Best of James Herriot becomes the quintessential Herriot volume-one of those invaluable books that will be loved as much in decades to come as it is today.
Customer Reviews:
A Great Book for all ages.......2007-01-16
A very bright and beautiful book, with nice pictures and side articles, which help you know more about animals described in the book. All stories are easy to read and full of sparkly humor and affection to animals and nature. Reading it you may easily find yourself laughing over things at one page, and crying at the next one. This book is equally great for both children and adults.
Many hours of pleasure await the reader of Jame Herriot.......2007-01-10
If you love animals and you haven't read James Herriot then you simply must! These stories are so full of humour, sadness, joy and lots of plain common sense and wisdom that you will love every minute of reading them. It is amazing to read that the author had such a long struggle to have his work published that he almost gave up. What a loss to the world that would have been! The story of his life is told by his son in the book "The Real James Herriot" - make sure you read that one also!
A Must Buy!.......2005-11-05
What can one add to the already vivid detail of the life of Alfred Wight? Fortunately nothing except the illustrations for those of us with little perception of what the farming community and the towns around Yorkshire were like in the 30's and 40's. The fact too, that it's in hardcover will ensure it's permanent place on your bookshelf of treasured writings.
The Best of James Herriot.......2005-10-16
Even though the book was used, it was in excellent condition. The pictures throughout help to make this book a very good purchase for the money. James Herriot is a wonderful storyteller and the reader finds himself/herself able to have the experience of almost being there in person.
Don't expect to laugh as much or long as usual.......2005-02-16
Knowing the unabridged version of one of Herriot's books, I was disappointed at not being able to laugh as much with these, shortened versions of the stories and abridged collection in general. But even if you have Herriot's unabridged volumes, this book is still worth buying for the illustrations and descriptions of his tools and world, not to mention the photos. If you buy it and it makes you go out and buy the whole collection, just give this copy as a gift; it's that worthy.
Book Description
The Pampered Chef is Doris Christopher’s extraordinary account of how she turned an innovative concept and $3,000 investment into a business with annual sales approaching the billion-dollar mark. It is packed with real-life lessons and inspiring insights for small-business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
In 1980 Doris Christopher, a former home economist and teacher, was itching to get back into the workforce after an eight-year hiatus as a stay-at-home mom. Drawing on her personal and professional expertise, and determined to make cooking easier and more convenient for families, she started selling high-quality kitchen tools through cooking demonstrations to groups of women in their homes. Today, the company she started in her basement, The Pampered Chef, is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary and has grown into a corporation (now owned by Berkshire Hathaway) with tens of thousands of independent Kitchen Consultants who present more than a million Kitchen Shows a year, attended by more than 12 million people.
The Pampered Chef is the story of the vision, energy, hard work, and chutzpah that drove Christopher and her company to the height of success. She describes her early days as a “one-woman show,” chronicles the company’s gradual expansion, its challenges and growing popularity, and the process, offers invaluable advice and sound strategies on how to found and grow a business, including:
• Hard learned lessons for start-up entrepreneurs
• How to create a business concept and set your priorities
• Knowing when to expand and when to slow growth so that demand doesn’t overwhelm your operations or supplies
• How to counter the naysayers and deal with adversity
Today, as at the company’s founding, achieving a better balance between work and family remains central to The Pampered Chef’s mission. The Pampered Chef brings Christopher’s recipe for success to women, and men, everywhere.
Customer Reviews:
I want to sell Pampered Chef.......2006-04-08
I absolutely loved this book. Doris Christopher's ideas and humble beginnings are absolutely inspiring! She has built an amazing company and shares it for everyone to realize their own potential. Her basic no nonsense attitude towards life and her company are shared in this incredible story. I do not sell Pamperd Chef, but if I was not trying to build another direct sales business I know I would after reading this book!
Absolutely Inspiring.......2006-02-04
I have been purchasing Pampered Chef products for over 16 years and my husband and I have always been huge fans. After many years of buying from someone else, I decided to give it a try and then so did my husband. . . yes, we are both consultants because we believe so much in the products.
I signed up as a consultant a few days after the book was released and read it in one night! After reading the book I was more of a fan than ever. The story is very inspiring to anyone who wants to take the leap of faith in themselves and try to start their own business.
Doris' vision of having a business to earn extra money and still have time to raise her family is very much alive today as it was 25 years ago. The book takes you through the 25 years of her dream from where she started the business in her basement with $3,000 to being the founder a of multi-million dollar company with thousands of women and men who work with The Pampered Chef as hobbyist, part- and full-time consultants.
A must read for anyone who wants to be inspired to start their own business.
Insights on how the company expanded and handled its challenges.......2005-11-07
In 1980 author Doris Christopher, former home economist and teacher, wanted to return to the workforce after raising her children: she began selling high-quality kitchen tools through cooking demonstrations and began her company, The Pampered Chef, from her basement. Twenty-five years later it's a corporation specializing in kitchen shows - and The Pampered Chef: The Story Of One Of America's Most Beloved Companies tells of how she became a culinary industry success. Insights on how the company expanded and handled its challenges provide entrepreneurs and cooks alike with much inspiration.
A story of personal success comes alive in audio.......2005-10-10
An interview with the author and her daughter, who grew up in the culinary business, supplements The Pampered Chef, a story of Doris Christopher, a former teacher and home economist who returns to the work world with a vision of making cooking more convenient for families. Selling high-quality kitchen tools through demo groups and growing her business, The Pampered Chef, from a basement enterprise to a successful franchise. A story of personal success comes alive in audio.
The best book for self starters.......2005-09-14
I am a Pampered Chef Consultant. I am also a small business owner. This book will teach you how to avoid mistakes, how to find what you want to do and how to do it successfully. Dori puts you into her shoes and shows you the way. I highly suggest this to anyone who wants to succeed in there own business.I have also learned so much more about the company I work with.
Book Description
Foreword by C.F. Martin IV. This comprehensive guide explains how to buy and maintain the guitar that matches your needs. From its beginning in European classical music, through American innovations like blues, jazz, country, and all the way to rock, pop and folk, the acoustic guitar's versatility is remarkable. This book covers all types of models with an emphasis placed on steel-string flattops, archtops and classical guitars. Topics covered include: How to tell the difference between a good sounding and bad sounding instrument; How much of the sound is determined by the wood; How to amplify and maintain its natural sound; How much money to spend in order to get an instrument that matches your level of playing; A color section illustrates historically significant instruments.
Customer Reviews:
Easy to read.........2006-07-26
For me, this has been one of the best books i've read in a long time.. It is hard for me to put down.. I have been interested in music as long as I can remember and have played guitar and been interested in the dynamics of sound structure as long.. I know alot of laymen things about the guitar but this book has broken down this incredible instrument and went through each part, step by step in easy to read and understand writing. I am now getting into the art of being a Luthier and this book is full of helpful ideas and terminology.
Average customer rating:
- please return to writing Danelle!
- The only book in this series I can bestow a 5 star rating
- ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!
- One of the best books of 1998!!!
- I was disappointed
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The Beloved One
Danelle Harmon
Manufacturer: Avon Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
 Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
Harmon, Danelle. | ( H ) | Authors, A-Z | Romance | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 038079263X |
Book Description
A captain in His Majesty's Army, Lord Charles Adair de Montforte has been sent to serve in the American colonies. After being wounded in battle, he awakens to find himself in the tender care of Amy Leighton, a local lass who is trapped in a life of drudgery. Charles's heart is moved by her plight, but he is duty bound to his King and promised to another. Then fate takes a hand...
Customer Reviews:
please return to writing Danelle!.......2007-06-18
After trying a series of boring, mundane romances I thought I'd try book two in this Georgian Romance series. I'm so glad I did.
Book one was superb, and book two was fantastic as well. If you are like me and you are getting sick of some of the romances being put out now-basically a pretty cover but no substance-then let me recommend this book two you as a pleasant diversion.
The hero and heroine are well fleshed out- the writer will have you caring for what happens to them. The book is very emotional and will have you tearing up one moment and laughing the next. I loved Amy-a true Heroine with a heart of gold who has faced cruelty all her life but it never made her a bitter person. She is truly a sweet woman and Charles is a true hero. It is so refreshing to read a love story about two good people.
The De Montforte family is extremely well written-in the same vein of other Romance family's ala' The Malloreans or Bastiens. The villains are truly horrible and the friendships are heartwarming. The bedroom scenes are sensual but loving and are more about love than lust. The book is very action filled and you'll want to stay up reading through to the conclusion.
The only sad thing is that it seems that Danelle Harmon has stopped writing which is a shame as she has true talent for Historical Romance. I hope she will one day return as she is needed in the genre.
So if you are looking for exceptional Historical Romance here it is. 5 stars!
The only book in this series I can bestow a 5 star rating.......2006-01-08
I loved Charles, he is one of my top 10 heroes ever!
I loved this story. Amy was also excellent. My only complaint, a relatively tiny one, is that he didn't have feelings for his daughter Charlotte. I could understand if he didn't feel very close to her, since his brother Gareth was raising her & all, but I would have thought he would have felt SOME kind of a connection!
If Charles had a downfall, this was it. But that aside, he was great! He's probably number 10 on my top 10 male list.
1-10 scale: 9.9 I just wish Charles had loved Charlotte is all.
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!.......2003-06-05
I am absolutely loving this series of books about these sexy brothers!! I thought that the first installment "The Wild One" was fabulous..well..let me tell you.."The Beloved One" was even BETTER! I LOVED this story. Charles and Amy were two wonderfully developed characters..they were so meant for eachother. It was heartwrenchingly bittersweet watching them fall in love..seeing all of the hardships that they went through and overcame together..I Love this family!! I am as we speak beginning the next in the series..Andrews story. I HIGHLY recommend these books..DEFINITE KEEPERS!..(In order they are.. The Wild One, The Beloved One, The Defiant One, and The Wicked One...enjoy!)
One of the best books of 1998!!!.......1999-02-12
After falling in love with the hero of Ms. Harmon's THE WILD ONE, I couldn't wait to read the sequel, THE BELOVED ONE. It was well worth the wait. This was truly one of the very BEST books of 1998! Lord Charles de Montforte was a hero To-Die-For ... he was so real, so human, so tortured, and so handsome, that I wished I could take him home with me. He was larger than life. If only there were men like him in REAL life! I can't wait to hear what happens to the rest of the brothers. This series is awesome. Bring on Lucien!
I was disappointed.......1998-12-31
After reading "The Wild One" I was expecting more from this novel. While Charles is a beleaguered hero I found him to be missing much of the charm that had made his brother endearing in "The Wild One." While the set up of Charles' fiance and child made a great obstacle to be used in this story, it seemed to be underdeveloped and unrealistically resolved. I was expecting a sequel that would explore the problems created in the first novel and instead was left feeling that the author took the easy (and unsatisfying) way out. This didn't seem to me to be the best work Harmon has done. Too much of the central family conflict in England seemed to be disposed of at whim.
Book Description
Offering a glimpse at the values that built this country, The One-Room Schoolhouse is a poignant, engaging, beautiful and heart-warming tribute to an enduring slice of Americana.
From 1750 through about 1950, the one-room schoolhouse was a common fixture on the American landscape, with as many as 200,000 in total across the land. Today, approximately 450 one-room schoolhouses are still in use.
Despite the decline in numbers, it remains a powerful presence, and its mere mention conjures up feelings of warmth and nostalgia for a long ago time. The One-Room Schoolhouse pays homage to this American icon and is a tour of these structures still standing, detailing the best examples from the forty-eight contiguous states. Exploring working schools, some in existence for more than 100 years, schools restored as historic museums, and schools converted into private residences, The One-Room Schoolhouse touches and inspires us by sharing "conversations" with past and present one-room schoolhouse teachers.
Customer Reviews:
Great book on a largely American phenomenon.......2006-11-13
The author has traveled the country photographing buildings, and the result is a book filled with beautifully clear, colorful pictures of schoolhouses, many of them architectural gems. The book traces the earliest American schoolhouses from their beginnings in the 1600's up through the 1940's. Every style is represented from simple log buildings through elaborate stone, brick, clapboard, and shingle sided relics.
There must be 100 or more buildings from 48 states featured in the included photos. Rocheleau has photographed interiors as well as exteriors and included histories and anecdotes related to many of the buildings. Some of the schools are in places that you would expect, featuring a classic schoolhouse design such as the Kibler Schoolhouse in Towamensing, Pennsylvania. Others are very unusual, such as an old Japanese schoolhouse in Hawaii. I've thought the one-room schoolhouse was a fascinating subject ever since I spent summers in Tennessee with my grandparents as a child and discovered that their next door neighbors were living in a converted one-room schoolhouse. I am surprised this book went out of print so fast. At least you can still find it used.
Interesting Read.......2006-07-06
A fun read and great photographs for someone interested in this disappearing landmark.
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One Holy Passion: Insights from Beloved Women Writers
Judith Couchman
Manufacturer: WaterBrook Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
General | Christian Living | Christianity | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 1578560381
Release Date: 1998-10-20 |
Book Description
Dozens of wise, faithful women. Sixty-five messages of hope and inspiration. One Holy Passion. For every woman who has longed to spark–and feed–a holy passion for the living God, Judith Couchman’s thoughtful compilation offers valuable wisdom on how to draw intimately close to Him.
Featuring sixty-five writings by some of the most prominent Christian women writers of our time, this stirring gift book illuminates the spiritual issues that women care about most, including loving God, spending time with Him, embracing His forgiveness, and listening for His voice.
Some chapters are reflective, others practical. All are inspiring. You, too, can be challenged and encouraged by the collective wisdom of women who have walked with God for many years as you join with your sisters in the pursuit of an enduring, life-changing, and holy passion.
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- Simply Told
- An Inspiration
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Janette Oke: A Heart for the Prairie : The Untold Story of One of the Most Beloved Novelists of Our Time
Laurel Oke Logan
Manufacturer: Bethany House Pub
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 1556613261 |
Book Description
Intimate Glimpses into the Life and Heritage of-Janette Oke:
A Heart for the Prairie
In 1979 her writing exploded onto a barely tapped Christian fiction market. Her simple stories, based on the lives of early prairie settlers, opened the door for fiction to an audience who had not yet discovered the joys and the "take-away value" of a well-told story. With sales of her novels now exceeding eleven million copies, she has surpassed the label of "bestselling" and has earned the title of "best loved."
In Janette Oke: A Heart for the Prairie, readers will discover that Janette fits none of the celebrity stereotypes. The daughter of a Canadian prairie farmer, the wife of a warmhearted pastor and educator, the mother of four grown children, and a grandmother who delights in her grandchildren she is an ordinary woman with an extraordinary talent.
Any reader of Janette Oke will be delighted with this "insider's view" of her life by her daughter, Laurel Oke Logan.
Customer Reviews:
Simply Told.......2006-10-30
The story of Janette Oke's life told through snatches of stories. This book is packed with little stories and references to events in Janette's life. It reads almost as a family history or a remembrance book. Illustrated with a few pictures in the middle, it gives a good overview. The book is simply told, as most of her fictional books are. I only wish there had been more information about her as a writer.
An Inspiration.......2000-12-18
I was thoroughly inspired by reading this book. It seemed to me to be a little slow developing at the beginning, due to a fairly complex family history. Even this should be interesting to people who like history from the perspective of people who lived it. It is well organized, and provides a good description of the environment that nurtured this God-inspired writer. Janette Oke's life experiences are so easy to identify with, and her dependence on God so well portrayed that it is an inspiration to me. It is also fascinating to learn how one of my favorite writers arrived at her mission in life.
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Lazarus and his beloved;: A one-act play,
Kahlil Gibran
Manufacturer: New York Graphic Society
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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Gibran, Kahlil | ( G ) | Authors, A-Z | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0821205110 |
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- Unconquered
- Upon a Midnight Clear : A Delightful Collection of Heartwarming Holiday Stories : The Teacher / Christmas Magic / Jolly Holly / If Only in My Dreams / White Out
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