This is all about perspective. Now, I’m not saying it’s all rose-tinted glasses – that wouldn’t be fair – no, the author is putting across the idea that heaven is actually here on earth, and not a ‘somewhere else’ that we have to aspire to. We just have to find it, and that means going in the right direction as well as knowing what it is when we get there.
Dr Robinson uses stories from different faiths to illustrate what he means, so it’s clearly not just his own ideas, here. So committed is he to this concept that he dropped a successful career to follow this course and tell others.
I feel that those of us who are still looking for their path on this earth could give this book a look. It’s fairly easy reading, and who knows? Maybe you could find the answer.
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Book Review - Baby Star Signs
Baby Star Signs
Chrissie Blaze
O Books ISBN 978-1-84694-124-5
Wow! Chrissie has come up with yet another brilliant paperback. If you’re the proud parent of a small human, then this is surely a book to consider. All babes are not the same, and a Libra child will be entirely different from an Aries one. Armed with this book, your approach to care can be tailored accordingly – understanding your little one’s nature makes it so much easier to nurture, doesn’t it?
The book details each star sign, giving an overall view of each, as well as a ‘survival guide’ taking you thro’ to toddlerhood, including eating, sleeping, motor skills, language, learning, and socialisation. There is even a lunar calendar covering the years 2000-2020, so you can work out your little ‘un’s Moon sign. Moon and mood go hand in hand so I would say this latter is a very important consideration.
Chrissie also includes references to other points in your child’s birth-chart, and talks about his or her destiny, as well as paying particular attention to Indigo children. All in all, a fantastic book. There aren’t enough astrology books around which are aimed at parents, and I love this one. This would make a lovely gift, too.
Chrissie Blaze
O Books ISBN 978-1-84694-124-5
Wow! Chrissie has come up with yet another brilliant paperback. If you’re the proud parent of a small human, then this is surely a book to consider. All babes are not the same, and a Libra child will be entirely different from an Aries one. Armed with this book, your approach to care can be tailored accordingly – understanding your little one’s nature makes it so much easier to nurture, doesn’t it?
The book details each star sign, giving an overall view of each, as well as a ‘survival guide’ taking you thro’ to toddlerhood, including eating, sleeping, motor skills, language, learning, and socialisation. There is even a lunar calendar covering the years 2000-2020, so you can work out your little ‘un’s Moon sign. Moon and mood go hand in hand so I would say this latter is a very important consideration.
Chrissie also includes references to other points in your child’s birth-chart, and talks about his or her destiny, as well as paying particular attention to Indigo children. All in all, a fantastic book. There aren’t enough astrology books around which are aimed at parents, and I love this one. This would make a lovely gift, too.
Book Review A Question for Jesus
Review A Question for Jesus
This is another offering from Ms Rinar - the last being 'Journey Home', I think. This lady claims to channel Jesus - he is said to occupy her body as she communicates with him.
I'm sorry, but whilst I have absolute faith in the afterlife I find this lady's account very hard to believe.
'Jesus' recounts parts of his life, and answers questions she and some of her group put to him (hence the title). In several instances 'Jesus' either tells or shows her that the bible is incorrect. Now that I can live with - after all it was written a long time after his death, wasn't it?
What takes credibility away for me is that she also claims to channel or communicate with Pegasus, unicorns, Zeus, Apollo and more. None of these can be verified.
To give Ms Rinar her due, she did get herself checked out by a head-doctor, and I honestly believe her intentions are honourable - but I find myself wanting to take this tale with a huge pinch (nay, a whole pillar) of salt.
This is another offering from Ms Rinar - the last being 'Journey Home', I think. This lady claims to channel Jesus - he is said to occupy her body as she communicates with him.
I'm sorry, but whilst I have absolute faith in the afterlife I find this lady's account very hard to believe.
'Jesus' recounts parts of his life, and answers questions she and some of her group put to him (hence the title). In several instances 'Jesus' either tells or shows her that the bible is incorrect. Now that I can live with - after all it was written a long time after his death, wasn't it?
What takes credibility away for me is that she also claims to channel or communicate with Pegasus, unicorns, Zeus, Apollo and more. None of these can be verified.
To give Ms Rinar her due, she did get herself checked out by a head-doctor, and I honestly believe her intentions are honourable - but I find myself wanting to take this tale with a huge pinch (nay, a whole pillar) of salt.
Book Review - The Anatomy of Sports Injuries
The Anatomy of Sports Injuries
by Brad Walker
ISBN 978-1-905367-06-1
£16.99
256 pages
Lotus Books
www.lotusbooks.co.uk
The book has 200 full-colour illustrations showing 119 sports injuries, as well as 150 line drawings of simple measures such as stretching, strengthening and rehabilitation exercises that can be used to aid recovery. However, although the title states that these are sports injuries, many are ailments that anyone could get – for example ingrown toenails, slipped disc, sunburn, broken ribs, and so on. This doesn’t detract from the book in the least, though – in fact it adds to its value, in my opinion. Another must-have.
After the introduction, the chapters are:
1 Explanation of sports injury – including what constitutes a sports injury, what is affected, whether it is acute or chronic, how the injuries are classified, and the distinction between a strain and a sprain.
2 Sports injury prevention – warm up, cool down, the FITT principle, overtraining, fitness and skill development, stretching and flexibility, as well as facilities, rules, and protective devices.
3 Sports injury treatment and rehabilitation – an intro to sports injury management, and regaining the fitness components.
4 Sports injuries of the skin.
5 Sports injuries of the head and neck.
6 Sports injuries of the hands and fingers.
7 Sports injuries of the wrist and forearm.
8 Sports injuries of the elbow.
9 Sports injuries of the shoulder and upper arm.
10 Sports injuries of the back and spine.
11 Sports injuries of the chest and abdomen.
12 Sports injuries of the hips, pelvis and groin.
13 Sports injuries of the hamstrings and quadriceps.
14 Sports injuries of the knee.
15 Sports injuries of the lower leg.
16 Sports injuries of the ankle.
17 Sports injuries of the foot.
Glossary of terms. Five pages of medical terms followed by the anatomical directions and the seven types of synovial joints.
Resources. A full page of further reading.
Index. A comprehensive four pages.
I would recommend this book – it makes a very good companion to ‘The Anatomy of Stretching’ by the same author. You don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from it – just someone with an interest in how the body (particularly the muscular-skeletal system) functions, is injured and can be helped to heal.
by Brad Walker
ISBN 978-1-905367-06-1
£16.99
256 pages
Lotus Books
www.lotusbooks.co.uk
The book has 200 full-colour illustrations showing 119 sports injuries, as well as 150 line drawings of simple measures such as stretching, strengthening and rehabilitation exercises that can be used to aid recovery. However, although the title states that these are sports injuries, many are ailments that anyone could get – for example ingrown toenails, slipped disc, sunburn, broken ribs, and so on. This doesn’t detract from the book in the least, though – in fact it adds to its value, in my opinion. Another must-have.
After the introduction, the chapters are:
1 Explanation of sports injury – including what constitutes a sports injury, what is affected, whether it is acute or chronic, how the injuries are classified, and the distinction between a strain and a sprain.
2 Sports injury prevention – warm up, cool down, the FITT principle, overtraining, fitness and skill development, stretching and flexibility, as well as facilities, rules, and protective devices.
3 Sports injury treatment and rehabilitation – an intro to sports injury management, and regaining the fitness components.
4 Sports injuries of the skin.
5 Sports injuries of the head and neck.
6 Sports injuries of the hands and fingers.
7 Sports injuries of the wrist and forearm.
8 Sports injuries of the elbow.
9 Sports injuries of the shoulder and upper arm.
10 Sports injuries of the back and spine.
11 Sports injuries of the chest and abdomen.
12 Sports injuries of the hips, pelvis and groin.
13 Sports injuries of the hamstrings and quadriceps.
14 Sports injuries of the knee.
15 Sports injuries of the lower leg.
16 Sports injuries of the ankle.
17 Sports injuries of the foot.
Glossary of terms. Five pages of medical terms followed by the anatomical directions and the seven types of synovial joints.
Resources. A full page of further reading.
Index. A comprehensive four pages.
I would recommend this book – it makes a very good companion to ‘The Anatomy of Stretching’ by the same author. You don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from it – just someone with an interest in how the body (particularly the muscular-skeletal system) functions, is injured and can be helped to heal.
There Were Three of us in the Relationship: The Secret Letters of Marie Antoinette Vol 1.
Author Margaret Anne Macleod
Published by Isaac MacDonald
£9.99
ISBN 978-0-95591-0-9
I can’t believe this hasn’t been done before (tell me if it has, please!). This fascinating book contains letters written between Marie Antoinette, her mother Maria Theresa, Empress of Austria, and her mother's ambassador to France, Count Mercy.
These letters, some of which have been translated for the first time, tell the story of Marie Antoinette’s reign and of course her inevitable slide towards her tragic demise.
This isn’t just for history buffs – it reads almost like a novel – and this first volume charts Marie Antoinette’s life from the time she came to France as a 14 year-old in 1770, to her mother’s death in 1780. It is clear to see how events will eventually unfold, leading to her public execution only a decade later, in 1793, but we’ll have to wait for that story – that comes in Volume 2.
Published by Isaac MacDonald
£9.99
ISBN 978-0-95591-0-9
I can’t believe this hasn’t been done before (tell me if it has, please!). This fascinating book contains letters written between Marie Antoinette, her mother Maria Theresa, Empress of Austria, and her mother's ambassador to France, Count Mercy.
These letters, some of which have been translated for the first time, tell the story of Marie Antoinette’s reign and of course her inevitable slide towards her tragic demise.
This isn’t just for history buffs – it reads almost like a novel – and this first volume charts Marie Antoinette’s life from the time she came to France as a 14 year-old in 1770, to her mother’s death in 1780. It is clear to see how events will eventually unfold, leading to her public execution only a decade later, in 1793, but we’ll have to wait for that story – that comes in Volume 2.
Book Review - The Little Manual of Success. 9 Essential Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires.
author Vikas Malkani
O Books £6.99 ISBN 978-1-84694-228-0
This book has an optimistic title. While I’m no pessimist, I am a bit of a sceptic so I expected to be taking this book with a pinch of salt. I have to admit I was impressed.
It’s an easy read, and is honestly all about positive thinking – how we programme ourselves to fail or succeed, including how we use negative past experiences. We all learn from experience, but how do we use what we’ve learned? How do we expand our comfort zone? This isn’t a magical book – there are no spells – but it’s certainly spiritual and I was only halfway through it when I was offered a fantastic opportunity, having been struggling for over a year. Yes, I’d started the ball rolling, but it wasn’t something I’d had the courage to attempt before.
I would recommend this book, if only to change your attitude and get your own ball rolling.
O Books £6.99 ISBN 978-1-84694-228-0
This book has an optimistic title. While I’m no pessimist, I am a bit of a sceptic so I expected to be taking this book with a pinch of salt. I have to admit I was impressed.
It’s an easy read, and is honestly all about positive thinking – how we programme ourselves to fail or succeed, including how we use negative past experiences. We all learn from experience, but how do we use what we’ve learned? How do we expand our comfort zone? This isn’t a magical book – there are no spells – but it’s certainly spiritual and I was only halfway through it when I was offered a fantastic opportunity, having been struggling for over a year. Yes, I’d started the ball rolling, but it wasn’t something I’d had the courage to attempt before.
I would recommend this book, if only to change your attitude and get your own ball rolling.
Book Review The Little Book of Spirit Readings
The Little Book of Spirit Readings
Collette Star
O Books ISBN 978-1-84694-158-0 £9.99
www.collettestar.co.uk
According to the bumph on the back of the book, this was to be un-put-downable. Sceptic that I am (as far as PR is concerned), I started to flip through its pages. The first thing which struck me was that this lady seems to write as she speaks – and she speaks as many mediums do, which is almost like an open tap.
This I can quite understand. Once the spirit messages start to come through, you just have to deliver ‘em. Having said all that, I soon got used to Collette’s style – and I honestly couldn’t put it down. She offers a tantalizing glimpse into the world of a medium. How frustrating that we only get a little peep into these peoples’ lives. It left me wanting more. When’s the next one out?
Collette Star
O Books ISBN 978-1-84694-158-0 £9.99
www.collettestar.co.uk
According to the bumph on the back of the book, this was to be un-put-downable. Sceptic that I am (as far as PR is concerned), I started to flip through its pages. The first thing which struck me was that this lady seems to write as she speaks – and she speaks as many mediums do, which is almost like an open tap.
This I can quite understand. Once the spirit messages start to come through, you just have to deliver ‘em. Having said all that, I soon got used to Collette’s style – and I honestly couldn’t put it down. She offers a tantalizing glimpse into the world of a medium. How frustrating that we only get a little peep into these peoples’ lives. It left me wanting more. When’s the next one out?
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