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If you need a basic understanding of how the oil industry brings oil to market, this book is for you. I found it to be a very enjoyable read.

This book delivers on it's promise of making the lay person knowledgeable about this field. Actually, a pleasure to read.

Well done Norman J Hyne, what an excellent edition. You explain how this complex industy works in very easy to understand chapters and supporting diagrams. Well worth the price.

I was looking for a book giving a comprehensive overview ofthe petroleum industry Upstream processes.

I found it. This is a great book with a practical sense and the figures and tables needed to build Your own frame of information.

If You need a practical understanding of the industry to build a business case, or figure out Oil Co needs. This is where to start

I am a graduate geologist and I found this book ideal in my circumstances as an introduction before I got some petroleum work experience.It is very well written ,even a layperson could get a good appreciation for the wide encompassing subject matter.It is not aimed at specialists or those with a lot of experience in the petroleum geoscience.However, it is one of the best text books I have read.

Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (12/08)

"The Ultimate Dog Lover" - that's me. How can anyone not look into the eyes of a dog, any dog, and discover the soul that resides within? And within that soul, there is a story. That's exactly what the authors are sharing - stories about dogs and their humans. Note: dogs and "their" humans.

Each story, written by a contributor, is heart-felt and allows the reader to experience inspiration, joy, and tears. But, there is more to this book. There are color photos of dogs as well as what authors call "must-know info." There they inform the reader on how to make travel with a dog easier, developing a bond through trick training, reducing shedding, and taking photos.

This is two books in one; a book that shares experiences and a book that shares how to have a good experience. I commend the authors on taking the time and making an effort to inspire us through their work in "The Ultimate Dog Lover."

Marty Becker, Gina Spadafori, Carol Kline and Mikkel Becker have collaborated on behalf of all of us "hounds" searching for insights in our condition; diagnosed as Canine Care-itis. Thank you for allowing others to share their love, appreciation and affection-connection for pets, in this case, canine companions.

This wonderful book is a collection of articles on dogs - fun stories about dogs, loving stories about dogs, stories about helpful dogs, and also many articles full of helpful hints on what to do for that best friend of yours that will stick with you through thick and thin. And along the way, the reader is treated to many beautiful color pictures of dogs.

This is a great book, a great gift idea that is sure to please the dog lover in your life...especially if it's you. I really enjoyed this wonderful book and don't hesitate to recommend it.

The Ultimate Dog Lover is a treasure of stories, advice and photographs for anyone who loves dogs. It is a book to savor and to read a couple stories at a time, as each is memorable.

One story, "Call of the Wild," was so unbelievably amazing that it stretches what I consider credible--but I do believe it to be true. (It involves a pack of wolves...)

One warning however: do not read this in public unless you don't mind having others' watch you weep! I read several chapters at Barnes + Noble and gave up, as I kept wiping tears away. Most of the tears are not because the stories are necessarily sad (although some are)they are just emotional and very touching stores. For those of us who love dogs, this book touches the soul.

The photographs are wonderful.

The final section of the book is called Must know information and contains useful information for dog owners.

Give this book to yourself and other dog lovers.

Norma Lehmeier Hartie, dog lover and author of the award winning book, HARMONIOUS ENVIRONMENT.

Hey - I wrote a story included in this book - it really is awesome (the book... and my story)- I actually teared up a couple of times while reading it (the book, not my story) - even bought a few copies for friends, which looking at the sales ranking here, prolly accounted for a doubling of sales. Woohoo!

P.S. something tells me Pamela won't be gettin' a holiday card from Gina.

Rock On,

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Dr. Norton can improve the quality of your life. In 1985, I was suffering from severe headaches that were not relieved by the Tylenol with codeine prescribed by my doctor. At a friend's suggestion, I overcame my scepticism and went to see Dr. Norton. I left that first appointment headache free. His treatment is not the twisting, bone cracking of traditional chiropractic. It is gentle pressure applied to very specific points of one's body. He has had special training in the "Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique," which provides "consistent low-force, high-speed chiropractic adjustments." Over a period of fourteen years I saw Dr. Norton an average of once a week. He became a good friend. He is a man of character-honest and trustworthy, sensitive and caring. Years after my first visit, my son and I were rear-ended on the freeway by a big Mercedes. My Volvo was totaled, and my son and I had whiplash injuries. Thanks to Dr. Norton's treatment, we have not had long-term health problems from that experience. In 1999, I moved away from the Fresno area. It is difficult to find a chiropractor of Dr. Norton's caliber. His book will inspire you to try. It is packed with anecdotes, chiropractic principals, and coaching. He earnestly wants to improve your life by improving your health.

Dr. Norton is a caring and committed practitioner who has the long-term well being of his patients at the forefront of his practice. I am a patient of his, and I can attest to this from my personal experience. This book articulates for a wider audience the guiding philosophy of his practice: to take care of structural problems (skeletal, neurological) now - before they manifest as pain. Flowing from this is the truth that absence of perceived pain does not mean there are not any underlying problems -indeed there often are. His approach makes perfect sense to me - to allow your neurological system to operate at maximum efficiency -- and I have benefited greatly from his work. So don't wait until you are in pain to take action - do so now, and you can augment your life.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I was turned on to Dr. Norton and his book, "where does it hurt?" I was certainly in a lot of pain and willing to try anything to get relief. Dr. Norton 's approach is gentle, unique and PERMANENT! I am forever grateful for my lack of pain, and the new habits I am trying to form in order to preserve my health. Prevention is certainly key, but there is hope for those of us with years of ignored injuries and bad habits leading to pain. I highly recommend this book and Dr. Norton's holistic approach to healthy living.. physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

I suffered from chronic back pain for about five years. It wasn't until I started to see Dr. Norton last March that there was hope. After a few weeks of treatments, one day I realized "I'm not in pain." I had actually forgotten about my pain, something which is rather difficult after it has been a part of my life for so long.

Now that I have been reading Dr. Norton's book, I have the additional information needed to complete the healing process and restore "whole body health."

My favorite thing about the book: it's interactive which makes me feel like I'm in control, not the pain.

Even if you don't live near Central California, you can still benefit from Dr. Norton's expertise by reading this book. I would definitely recommend it to anyone, even if they don't think they're suffering.

Kudos to Dr. Norton and his team!

After reading the first chapter, it became so clear as to how to improve my health. The language is easy to comprehend and the stories shared were so relevent to my own experiences. I wear a medic alert bracelet because I am allergic to seven types of meds. All but one of the meds are painkillers. Dr. Norton's book has the answers I've been seeking in finding my way to improved health and pain relief. I recommend it to anyone who seeks wellness without having to rely on medication.

Whether you have an opinion or not about prostitution , I think it's a good idea to read this book. By reading Dolores' book I can tell she is intelligent and well educated and she tells a very interesting story about her life as a prostitute without trying to convince the reader of what is *right* or *wrong*. She eventually became one of the most recognized prostitutes in America at one point. She fought for women's rights and appeared on television shows. It's interesting to learn of the different types of *clients* she came across in different countries, as well as other hookers, and how she handled certain dangerous situations. I've learned that prostitutes aren't that different from a lot of women, they aren't just dirty, AIDS infected low life people. Many of them really do like their jobs and feel they are helping people. This is a great book, I think every woman should read it.

This book is all about the use of (sexual) power in the struggle for survival: 'Women choose to go into prostitution because they need money'; or, 'because it is the best way to make a living.'
As the author says: 'There should be laws forbidding poverty, but no laws forbidding a woman to accept money from a man for her company.'

The numbers are staggering: alone in the US, there are approximatively 1300000 prostitutes.

A main theme in this book is hypocrisy.
Of the people arrested in the sex trade only 10 % are clients.
Sexual 'entertainment' is written off as a business expense.
Condoms are distributed freely to the military.
In the Philippines doctors blamed prostitutes for introducing AIDS into the country ... not the American servicemen.

This book is a worth-while documentary about an important aspect of human behaviour. It shows that human beings are not primarily rational.

This is a great book. I met Dolores at a Mensa convention we were both speaking at. I am a member of Mensa; Dolores is not. I attended her lecture out of curiosity and then stopped for a chat afterwards. That chat turned into a friendship that lasted for most of the 12 years that I lived in Atlanta. I read this book: Working: My Life as a Prostitute, about 4 months after having met her and it is genuine. Dolores is also genuine. Don't ask her a question unless you want the straight truth as your reply. Dolores is a smart businesswoman who has led quite an interesting life. My many talks with her gave me insight into differing perspectives; many of which I wouldn't have had, had I not known her. I can honestly say that reading her book opened my eyes about many aspects of life as a woman. How men see us; even if we don't want to think that it is true. It is a MUST read for all women past the age of 16.

Dolores French is warm-hearted, wise and has much to say. This book should not be out of print, and it should be in stock... I hate it when a good book take 4 weeks to obtain! I hope it will be reprinted soon.

I fully agree with the author. I know best about prostitution as my mother was prostitute from age 15 to 61, my sister,wife,2 daughters are also in same business.We all are very happy & proud of this business.We have never cheated any customer. We donate for charity too.I hope that our future generation will continue this business with same honesty & dedication.We never refused aged or bad looking clients.

One of the very special merits of Dr. Newton's "Complete Conduct Principles for the 21st Century" is strict logic, being revealed throughout the whole book. This merit makes the sentences of the book reasonable and precise.

I especially like the Principle of "Lasting" (# 103): "A real friendship should not fade as time passes, and should not weaken because of space separation." What a beautiful and respectable mind! Few friendships have ever attained that. I hope our human beings will be improved by this great book.

Reading the book increases my hope of a better world in this century, which sadly begins with a dark side. May more people read it!

How nice it is! If one wishes to make his or her
life smoother and happier and do whatever he or
she likes without making others unpleasant, this
is a book he or she needs to read.

I agree:
How to make the world peaceful and better --
The solution can be found in Dr. John Newton's "Complete Conduct Principles for the 21st Century". This is what people in the whole world need, especially now.

Begin with Hero Archetypes and learn about the Chief or the Lost Soul or the Warrior. See what might make them tick.

Move to your Heroine Archetypes to visit with the Free Spirit, the Nurturer or my favorite the Spunky Kid. Learn how they got to be who they are.

Then you will learn how to use the Archetypes to Create Characters. As most writers understand, great characters are not one-dimensional and flawless. It is their layers that make them truly intriguing. Indiana Jones' fear of snakes made him believable.

Finally play with Archetype Interactions and see how the Waif might react to the Professor type. What if the Waif were layered with the Librarian and the Professor had a bit of the Swashbuckler in him. What would these two encounter? Where would they take your story?

Tami et al's book is invaluable to me. If I had no other book on characterization, I would be fine. My only quibble is that we didn't get the Villains, but Tami teaches a Villains Archetype class online as well as face-to-face. I just recently had the pleasure of taking that class with From The Heart Romance Writers.

Put this on your "must have" list if you want rich, complex characters.

In the quest of refining character, I have devoured a number of psychology texts and writer's guides, and I do believe that this one may be the best book on that topic I have ever discovered. I would quibble with Cowden, LaFever and Viders in their assertion that the 16 Master Archetypes are the only archetypes, but it's such a small point that it doesn't detract from what they present. Peppered with easily accessible examples, their book breaks down character into strong, clearly sketched components and then discusses how the palates may be blended--in individual character development and interpersonal relationships. I don't know if I would ever use any guide to create a character from scratch, but I'm always happy to find something to help me ensure that my characters behave consistently once they've been created. I expect this book to prove valuable for that, and I highly recommend it.

The book is a great tool for aspiring writers and screenwriters. It offers great insight into the different archetypes. That information is presented in a dictionary type form. Anyone can look up a personality type and find its virtue, flaws, style and background. I highly recommend the book to all aspiring writers.

I started using this book for my writing the very day I received it. It's great--I can't recommend it highly enough

I can't say enough good things about this book. Fantastic character profiles. I wish it had been available when I was studying Sociology at university! I own two copies so I can always have it at hand when I need some help. My ONLY complaint are the pop culture references as archetype examples. But, overlook Dr. Spock and Ally McBeal and this book is priceless!

I came across a copy of this book a few months after my mother's passing. Although I was familiar with various perspectives on the spiritual and transpersonal aspects of dying this book was my guide to understanding some of the subtleties of her physical and mental withdrawal. It provided me with some "aha!" insights.

This insightful book about the "psycho-spiritual" aspects of dying, draws upon the perspectives of several spiritual traditions, largely eastern. I found it to be a wonderful blend of Sogyal Rinpoche and Elizabeth Kubler-Ross.

The topic does not make for easy, light, quick reading, but it is not difficult to understand if one keeps an open mind, regardless of one's faith. The material can be as fluid, thought-provoking, or as complex as a reader perceives it to be.

It ought to be required reading for any medical student and professional, as a mind-opener, much as a world-religions glass educates people about different faiths; no conversion necessary. Many thanks to Ms. Singh for her valuable work!

E.A. Davis, author, Waiting for Wings: Accompanying a Parent to the Edge of Life

With profound wisdom and insight, Kathleen Dowling Singh offers a uniquely clear view of the arc of life, encouraging readers to open into the gifts of awareness made available through facing death. This book will open your eyes to truths about where we came from and where we're going, and help clarify the beauty of this journey of human existence. Her writing style is clear and incisive, as well as compassionate and poetic. I recommend this book to everyone who desires greater self-awareness and who enjoys expanding their consciousness.

I have read many books on the dying as I work with hospices and have to say, this is one of the best books I have read yet. It not only gives the experience of the person dying, but also with those surrounding and accompanying the person on this "journey".
Very complete and well written book.

Kathleen Dowling Singh presents excellent descriptions of many healings that are possible in the process of dying. While her transpersonal orientation is apparently inspired by Sufi (mystic Muslim) traditions, her writing is relevant universally. As she notes, "I am an ordinary person working with ordinary people dying ordinary deaths." ( p. 3).

Singh specifies that this book is for people who have a space of time towards the end of their life - or are close to someone in this situation - and can contemplate what lies ahead. It is not for people who are already in the process of transition. At this stage, one's business is simply to get on with what is happening, not to distance oneself from it through analyzing it.

I found Singh's discussion on qualities of the Nearing Death Experience to be helpful handles on aspects of the deathing process. These include the qualities of relaxation, withdrawal, radiance, interiority, silence, the sacred, transcendence, knowing, intensity, merging, and experienced perfection.

Taking a more structured perspective, Singh considers stages of releasing of controls over psychophysical functions (Karnofsky scale - Appendix II) and relates them to stages in the process of dying which she finds conceptually helpful, including chaos, surrender and transcendence.

Singh's discussion brings an atmosphere of peace, acceptance and healing to what is often in our society a time fraught with anxieties, fears and distress. An example of this attitude is evident in the following observation:

"The AIDS community has called its disease `Accelerated Individual Discovery of Self' and has referred to the pandemic as `enlightenment at gunpoint.' This phrase applies equally to any one of us who is dying." (p. 15)

I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is involved in the dying process or just interested in understanding it in greater depth, from a healing perspective.

Assuming the Platonic narrative is an important aid to those who are dying over an extended gentle period Singh incorporates much of the vocabulary -- from pop-psychology and philosophy -- to build a coherent picture that must certainly soothe us as we die. Here, at the point where Aristotle would challenge us to recognize our soul ends with the body and accept that our soul was past tense -- a narrative sure to depress those who enjoyed life and wish for eternity -- reiterating the Platonic narrative using current idioms is a great service to our dying process. The reassurance that this interpretation of the narrative is persuasive depends on accepting Singh's expereinces which we cannot duplicate. Indeed, those who have had such experience, being present at many deaths, have told me they did not share such experience. But it is a safe argument since we cannot test it. It is beleivable to those who wish to beleive it and that may be enough.

My father is in the final stages of Parkinsons and suffers from dementia. I purchased this cd hoping it would calm him and enable him to find some peace with the transition he is experiencing. What did happen was that it helped ME. It brought me answers and a loving understanding of what he was going through. I decided to purchase the cd for each of my siblings to bring them the peace it brought to me.

I think this cd and book that accompys it is truly a comfort for anyone
who is trying to help with the death process or for someone who is dying
and looking for a peaceful way to die. It has helped me to look at
death in a totally different way and is a definite guide to aiding others
through this process. Thank you to the authors and musicians.........

I have used Graceful Passages in many ways. It is an excellent education tool to address the "Elepahnt in the Room" for those who have not dealt with end of life issues. It is an excellent support tool for those who grieve. Graceful passages embraces diversity of different faith practices in the messages that it uses to teach.

You can listen to the powerful words and beautiful music over and over and over....May God bless You..always

Graceful Passages is a book and CD with wonderfully spiritual passages from many different cultures and beliefs. Men and Women, each on their own differnt journey help me understand the different paths we are all on and that as birth is the beginning, death is the end - but of only this life as we now know it. And that is OK. It is not to be feared as in western society. It is normal and natural and being prepared, and understanding it, guides us to making decisions about our death that are thoughtful, purposeful and with meaning. I have given this gift with love to friends who are in their dying process and it has been received well. I highly recommend listening to the words quietly and and allow the compassion to come through to your heart.

I took the book to the beach and couldn't put it down. I was riveted from the very first sentence. The author led us with such skill to the character Reb Michael Klimrod that you are hooked immediately.

Paul-Loup Sulitzer is a master storyteller. His skill and thought provoking insight into this complex character gave us an entirely different prospective into this tragic time. He lifts your soul and fires your imagination with imagery that has you holding your breath in anticipation of what comes next. This book will make you stop whining about your life and look outside yourself to the possibilities available. I'm not a person that likes to read a book more than once but with The Green King I find myself reading it once a year and feeling like it is the first time every time.

Do you have a teen that feels life is boring or that you know needs to be challenged? This book has the power to bring on a change in thinking. I read several novels weekly but this is a book you will want to read slowly and savor every word.

Movie Makers Take Notice - the world needs a thought provoking movie and this is it!

The green King is without any doubt one of the best tales ever told, about the life of a person with so much to give to the world, and so much to do and explore.For me it was amazing from the beginning, the tall blonde boy with the anger and pain of the concetration camp to the nearly end, Reb the one of the richest man alive fighting for a good cause. Read it love it, please someone do a movie about this extraordinary Man.

i read The Green King in its Russian translation 12 years ago and it remains my most favorite book... i still keep it and it is much beaten up by now... i can definetely say that the power of this Sulitzer musterpiece was a major factor in shaping my adolesent character... now i am grown up and unfortunately find it impossible to have a strong figure in my life who i would want to be like, but there is something in The Green King that will make you either rediscover the feeling or help find it for a first time....

I found a copy of the hardback English translation at a "friends of the library" sale. The tale of Reb Michael Klimrod is an improbable one, although riveting. With the start of the book with Klimrod rescued from Mauthausen concentration camps during the war, he survives amid a sea of bodies, pulling on some inner strength and self-image that allows himself to function in horrendous circumstances without letting it attack his spirit. He then goes on an adventure to find what happened to his family and their wealth, makes connections in cigarette black market trade that finance his eventual stalking down of the Nazi who tortured, filmed and killed his father.

From that tale of vengeance the book propels us into the Amazon, where Klimrod again survives a hostile environment and develops a bond with the natives in Amazonia. After emerging from there, he heads to New York where he again flourishes in the hostile environment of big business, using powers of persuasion and an incredible memory to create a number of businesses in a short amount of time and surround himself with loyal followers that become known as "the Black Dogs."

Klimrod falls in love with the unstable Charmian whose ups & downs captivate him. The scene on the boat where she actually shoots him is a profound chapter on the power of love.

Having amassed billions, Reb turns his attentions to Amazonia, creating a culture in the heart of the jungle. The secrecy and silent attraction of others to Reb make him an enigmatic lead character, one that holds our interest until the end. The ending at the United Nations where Reb, the unknown billionaire, is going to try to "come out" against boarders and nations is foiled and the novels seems to dissipate as much as climax. Denise Raab Jacobs' translation from the French reads and flows well. All in all, this is a memorable story, one that grabs you in the first few pages and takes you in numerous unpredictable directions. Enjoy!

The Green King is my all-time favorite book. I read it for the first time when on vacation in Aruba in '85 and have read it at least three times since. I found a first print in hardcover and it is the jewel of my book collection.

Reb Michael Klimrod's journey from a nazi death camp to the richest man in the world without anyone knowing him is remarkable. The detail that Sulitzer maintains in his book of the men that kept this secret is breath taking; the web of financial companies and transactions is exhilarating. This is a great book for anyone that enjoys high finance and a desire to fulfill a dream. 5 Stars are not enough for this book.

This book has me laughing from cover to cover, but I loved the ACTION! I mean there was bullets flying, people dying, it was awesome. And the ending of this book just blew me away, one of the sexiest scenes I've EVER read in this type of novel and done so well.

I like that D.N. isn't vulgar about her sex scenes and each character, you can't help but respect because they're written so well. I love D.N.'s supernaturals, unlike many other books, I like that they have a loyalty to each other that really stands out and they don't angst, whine and cry about everything. They do what's gotta be done and kick butt in the process. D.N.'s a great writer and I can see that she's improving her writing style in this book because it really shows. I can't wait for the third book, it can't get to me fast enough. The forum/website said it's coming in August and that's almost too far away.

Bored to death after reading many other so called vampire books out there, I researched on-line for the next vampire thrill. I stumbled upon a website and Desires Unleashed (1st book) was mentioned on the blogs. Caught my curiosity and purchased it. Fell in love with it regardless of the misspellings. It's lustful (not in a girly/Fabio way) it's sinful, and it's so erotic. All in a vampire-lish way. It's animalistic, it's raw. I even purchased another one for a friend. DN Simmons has a cult following now these days and I am one of them. Bought the second book, The Guilty Innocent, and I am presently reading it for the second time. I am totally hooked. I want more. These books are addictive. Can't wait for Royal Flush!!!!

Great book! Better editing than the first book, so that was good. Awesome storyline! Sergio, who is my favorite character kicked butt in this book! D.N.'s writing style is improving with each book it seems and I'm really enjoying this series.

I'd totally recommend reading the KOTDC.

There have been authors and then there have been authors.
As a love leter to D.N.Simmons, first let me say, "Do Your Thang!"
The Guilty Innocent, gave me the best ride of my book reading life, I love that although Natasha is the one telling the story, that Natasha is not the story.
I love that the vampires aren't campy or have fallen head over heels for her simply because Natasha is the one telling the story.
I love that there are other strong women in this series, who aren't a threat to her and if they are she says it and so be it.
I could pull a recap of what another reveiewer said and tell you the story, but I have a better idea for you, buy the book, it's worth the price.

I have 3 of the books in this series, and I found it refreshing compared to some have I've read.

The books are fast paced, the plot(yes there is a plot) moves smoothly.

The descriptions of Chicago takes me back to when I lived there, I can see the places she describes, and only an exceptional writer can do that.

Yes, the supernaturals are beautiful, what supernaturals in what series are not. There are sex scenes in the books, what supernatural novel being written now does not, yet the sex is believable, well writtten and there is no "F**ck me while I'm tight" being screamed at every encounter, and sex is not the energizer bunny powering up everyone within a 10 mile radius. Yes some of the characters are homosexual, and no I do not remember reading that all of them were submissive, they are well written characters. Characters who some can relate to, characters that although are supernatural have problems of life and love and resolve them in the way you woule expect supernaturals to do so.


Yes, there are typos, but once informed of this, Ms. Simmons has promised to correct them in the next release of these books. I applaud and commend her, she is a self-published author, she did not have proofreaders, editors, a husband or reading group to help her along.

I'd gladly pay 25 bucks for her next novel.