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This book chronologically tells the story of a spaceport in Kodiak, Alaska, from its beginnings into a future where it serves to drive humanity's push toward the stars.

I like it because I like the space theme, and I like the realistic portrayal of an Alaska boldly facing a difficult future.

This collection of stories is easy for busy people because each story can be taken individually, and the style is easy and quick to read.

If you like Hammers Slammers, Bolos, Mechs and the occasional Superdreadnought then you will like this book. It looks at what kind of things might go into an Independent Starport. How do you protect it, how do you support it and what kind of things people do to make buck. It covers several different aspects and approaches to what could go on in a future Independent Starport.

Justin's writing style flows easily and quickly pulls you into his world. When combined with characters you can empathize with, you can easily see yourself as a small businessman taking a chance, a soldier piloting a space fighter or even a paramedic blasting into orbit on a rescue mission. Through out all of the stories is spread Justin's sense of humor as well as a down in the trenches look at some of the real world issues that could come up. I particularly like the story Real Money. It shows a little bit about what kind of support a Starport might be desperate for as well as how important the bottom line would be just to keep things going.

Overall I think seven short stories would be a fine end to seven evenings. You don't have to read all night to find a good stopping place or be distracted the next day wondering how story might end. Each story stands on its own. It's all bite sized quality Sci-Fi at its best.

Tales from the Kodiak Starport is a collection of short stories set on Kodiak Island, Alaska. I enjoyed this even more than his previous work, Politics & Patriotism: The Fisk Conspiracy. The characters seemed realistic, while the subjects he chose to highlight were eclectic.

As an Alaskan, I appreciate seeing works that highlight how important the industries of this state are to the future of the economic and political scene, on a local, national, and even global level. Alaska's economy needs to diversify if the residents of our state are to maintain the standard of living they currently enjoy.

While I enjoyed all the stories in this collection, my favorite is "Combat Fishing." Its theme of ecological recovery combines elements of suspense with the humor which I've come to enjoy from Mr. Oldham.

Tales from the Kodiak Starport offers a wide range of tales that address various facets of life surrounding the fictional Starport. Most of the stories have an Alaskan flavor. I really enjoyed reading it. The brevity of the stories make this book great for bedtime reading.

Tales from the Kodiak Starport is a well-written collection of short stories set in Alaska. My favorite tale was "There Are None So Blind", the only thing I've seen from Oldham in first person. There was an intimacy and empathy with the narrator that made the story and character compelling. I was intrigued by his experiences and insights into the world of the formerly-blind. At the end of the story, I wanted to know about these other beings and how the whole first contact thing worked out. Hmmmm, sounds like there's room for a sequel.

"Coming Home" flowed in much the same way. Jarod, even though a bigger-than-life hero who easily dispatches pirates while only getting a wee bit chilled, is likable and believable because he also invites and allows emotional empathy.

By the end of the book, I'd gotten a good picture of the potential for the Kodiak Starport and had even spent some time reading about the actually existing facility on the web. Any book that sends me to Google for additional research is a winner! I like the challenge. As in Oldham's Politics and Patriotism: The Fisk Conspiracy, the political and economic bits were timely and made sense. I especially liked the way the author obliquely tied the controversies as to why we are in Iraq to the kind of unpopular war with China that we'd most likely see.

"Combat Fishing" brings Oldham's droll sense of humor out in the daylight. Being a fan of good pun-ishment, it left me with a chuckle. For the non-Alaskan audience, combat fishing is what happens on the major Alaskan rivers every summer when the salmon run. Oldham's characters have a slightly different experience. There were other places in the tales where humor slid in sideways, and that added a lot to the enjoyment.

Read the stories. Alaska is the perfect launching point for space flights, and Justin Oldham proves it in his tales.

This is a must read for those of you who are struggling to find extra hours a day. Tall Order! helped me better organize my business and personal life so that I had "free time" everyday. This book definitely helped lower my daily stress level at work by being better prepared for business challenges.

A must-read for business execs to soccer-moms who need help getting and staying focused! A fast read with great tips and a step-by-step approach to identifying and reaching your goals.

Great Read! "Tall Order" provides clarity to defining our priorities in order to achieve our personal and professional goals. A must for anyone hitting the wall or who wants to go to the next level!

Especially for those who haven't figured out the importance of hiring a business coach, this is a great summary of how to streamline your effectiveness to work smarter and not harder. Honoree explains how to exponentially increase your success by laying out the steps needed to make it happen. She believes in shunning those people who do not support your success and eliminating the "tolerations" of day-to-day life that drain your time. Great ideas that I implement on a regular basis!

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This book makes office 2000 a cinch!! I recommend this book to anyone!

I feel that this book is the best book for learning Office 2000. It is easy, but has a lot of information. I have never seen a better computer book, and I hope they make more like this. This book is for people who know older Office programs and those who are trying Office for the first time. If you really want to learn it fast and easlly try this book. This book does not waste words or your time.

As a teacher both in the public schools and as a corporate contractor, I could not advocate this book higher. It has become the course book of choice for my students and is better suited for starting computer users and intermediate level users than ANYTHING else I have found.

As an aid to teaching, for self instuction and at times as a reference for the starting user, this title is invaluable.

This is a very good book for novice to beginners who know how to use only the obvious features. This book introduces you to a good foundation of details. As the level of the book is Beginner to Intermediate,as stated on the book itself, you will need to read another book on Office 2000 for Intermediate to Advance skills. But this is a great place to start.

This book is actually written by one of my aunts that I don't even know but I was pleasantly surprised by it. She is really insightful and I love her sense of humor. I would recommend this to anyone! I hope there is a new one. I want to save them for my girls when they get older!

Oh My Gosh! I laughed so hard. She is funny, funny, funny. Thanks...really enjoyed it

This is a wonderful book! This book is easy to read and understand! The author uses her stories of everyday living and summorizes with a supporting Bible verse.

I have been reading the devotions for some time and find them to make a great beginning for each day. So many of them relate to things in my life that keeps me drawn close to God.

Doris shows a great ability to tie an event from her daily life to a spiritual guidance, with a Bible verse reference for each!

And, as a fellow cat lover, the inclusion of Smokey the kitten just tops it all off.

Daisy

A worker is worthy of their wages. I don't think giving should be limited to a 10th. However, their is growing resentment when Scriptures are twisted & people feel they are being bullied, cursed with a cursed, threatened or intimidated. At no time was an instruction given to Gentile Believers to Tithe!!! All instructions on tithing was to the Jewish nation and Jews only!!!!!! Read Acts 15- verses 19-28 on the Apostles instructions to the Gentiles on OT commandments! This is ( I hope not purposefully) overlooked! Besides Jesus took all curses and penalties for us so how can they quote a scripture said to the OT Jewish nation that we are now cursed? Jesus took the curse by His death on that cross for us, I feel its a shame when they apply it to believers in Christ.

I must admit to being a little dubious in reading a doctrinal book written by a woman. However, this little book is DY-NO-MITE! B. Ann has written a passionate book on a subject that most of us fear to even think about, much less discuss. Her approach is balanced and fair, giving the scriptural backgrounds into the tithe and why today the tithe is used as a "weapon" to beat the sheep. Don't get me wrong, she has the right outlook by saying that we are to GIVE and support the local church, but she rightly condemns the abuse of Malachi 3. Very well done.

On a side note, I find it odd for a person to do this level of research on scriptural giving and yet ignore the clear commands/directions that MEN ONLY are to hold the positions she claims to hold. Unless she only ministers to women, which she does not say, then she is wrong in trying to perform a ministry that God has commanded MEN to hold. Having said that (and swallowing hard) I admit she has written a book most men wouldn't read, much less write. But as Bob Jones Sr. said, "It is never right to do wrong to do right". The end does not justify the means.

This is one of the best explanations and expose's on the issue of tithing i have ever read.

More and more voices are being raised up exposing the corruption of the apostate church and its' insatiable need for funding. Tithing for Christians? Not a single verse in the NT instructing any Christian or church to tithe. Not one verse. Extortion, manipulation is SOP. Quietly, lovingly, meeting a need is where the giving went in the Bible. "FREELY you have received, FREELY give", we were NEVER called to fund buildings, organizations, or ministries that call themselves Christian. The Temple is the body of Christ, not a building. "The Tithe That Binds" is a good read also. more can be found free at www.preparehisway.com

Social workers,educators, correctional counselors, and criminologists take note! This book revelas both the institutional racism and classism in the system and opportunity for persons of rare talent and resilience to overcome even the most extreme obstacles. To Ascend into the Shining World records in gripping detail the journal from a death row sentence to college professor at a major research I institution. It also shows how the field of social work is one of the few open to give people a second chance when they have had a hard life. I recommend this book most highly.

To Ascend Into the Shining World Again, is a powerful autobiography of
Dr. Alexander's life. Dr. Alexander was tormented and threatened by a vicious gang. Facing possible death, Dr. Alexander defended himself. Alexander landed into a corrupt criminal justice system. He faced adversity at multiple levels but he did not let it stand in the way of his success.

This is a compelling and moving story. As I read this book, I could not help but empathizes with what Dr. Alexander was going through. I was forced to question my own beliefs regarding the criminal justice system. I felt empowered by his strength to carry on.

To Ascend Into the Shining World Again, is written in a style in which you feel as if Dr. Alexander is sitting right in front of you telling his story. He did not sugar coat what happened, he kept it real and told it how it was. He used language that was brusque yet it was the only way to relay this story realistically.

Dr. Alexander's story also incorporates his strong family values and support. His relationship with his father was so moving that you could feel the love in the pages.

I think this story needs to be heard. If you are ready to listen to the undeniable truth, then you will truly enjoy this book!

I highly recommend this book for those who are interested in crime and delinquency, as well as those who are interested in an inspirational biography. I have taught in schools of social work throughout the United States, and I believe this book should be highly recommended. It describes conditions in a prison setting and the will and resolve of Dr. Rudolph Alexander, Jr., to overcome his personal struggle and achieve national stature as a scholar of crime and delinquency.--Tony Tripodi

To Ascend into the Shining World Again is remarkably blunt and forthright in telling the life of Rudolph Alexander, Jr. This autobiography is a very personal account of one man's extraordinary life experiences growing up in Savannah, Georgia, his painful struggle to gain freedom after an unjustified death sentence was rendered unto him, and a twist of fate that resulted in his release eight years later. This phenomenal man went on to earn not one, nor two, but four college degrees including the doctorate in the field of social work. He has since worked his way up to the status of a full professor at The Ohio State University.

After reading this provocative autobiography, I adopted this book for my graduate social work course entitled "Human Behavior and the Social Environment (HBSE): Social Systems Theory". Students read the supplemental text and subsequently wrote a 12-15 page critical analysis of it. The feelings evoked in students about this book were apparent in their analyses and dynamic classroom discussions. To Ascend into the Shining World Again has also been adopted by several professors at the University of Louisville.

I adopted this book and require it to be an integral part of my graduate level HBSE course because it gives a raw and rare look at institutional and individual racism. Rarely do I find books admonishing the judicial system despite its blatant tendencies to punish and incarcerate marginalized populations. A captivating, thought provoking and riveting book of this nature is sure to make others question, if not embrace, an entirely new paradigm when examining the individual in the context of his or her environment.

Last, I find To Ascend into the Shining World Again to be refreshing in its approach, depth and intensity. It is alternative in every way possible and a must read for anyone wanting to hear the "other side."

I absolutely loved The Bracelet so had to have the sequel, The Touchstone. I love how the story is moving along and can't wait for the final book.

Ms Kahl is a superb writer. The Touchstone is the second in a series and has left me breathlessly waiting for the third. Her characters are real and wonderful. This one and it's predecessor "The Bracelet" kept me reading from start to finish without a break! Couldn't put them down!!!
If you love a realistic love story, this is the one!!!!

I have read both books written by Maureen Kahl and anxiously await a sequel. This book like the Bracelet is about pure true love and caring between two people. Read it you will be glad you did.

I read "The Bracelet" and was so taken by the way that Maureen wrote. This book has all the faith, love, and feelings that is so important in a relationship. Chance and Lauren are so in touch with each other's feelings and share the same values that are so very important in this world today. Little did I know that "The Touchstone" was going to be a sequel to "The Bracelet". Both these books are placed on my list of favorites.

If you are looking for a beautiful and clean book about romance, love, faith, and love of family, both these books are for you. I read these books more than once and will continue to read them over and over again because of the beautiful story.

Thank you Maureen for sharing your talent with us and for being so blessed to be able to give us these stories.

David Boaz has created a cross section of world renowned free thinkers writing on a wide enough range of issues that there is something for almost everyone remotely interested in politics, government, and economics. Even if you are not a libertarian, you will find a wealth of eye opening information and arguments about all the subjects covered in the volume. However, this is clearly not a book for the unpolitical, it may be for the apathetic, but not the unpolitical.

This book is a collection of some of the best speeches, public policy reports, and articles published by The Cato Institute in its twenty five years of existence. It has been edited by David Boaz, executive vp of Cato and author and editor of several other books regarding libertarianism. Cato is a public policy institute headquartered in DC that promotes limited government, free markets, peaceful coexistence and a return to the rule of law as envisioned by our founders, especially Madison and Jefferson. While this political philsophy is generally known as libertarianism, it is more correctly labeled the dominance of civil rather than political society. As a disclaimer, this reviewer has been a member of the Board of Directors of Cato for fifteen years and regards David Boaz as a friend; however, those who know me will vouch that I have been an vocal critic of Cato on those occasions where I have disagreed with its policy positions. Therefore, despite my position, I believe that my review provides a useful summary of this book.

The editor provides an introduction which attempts to summarize the changes in the political landscape over the past quarter century and concludes that classical liberalism is on the ascendancy after a century of many failed experiments in statism.The book is then divided into nine topics with several selections for each topic - these are Ideas and Consequences (3 articles), Economic Growth (3 articles), The Welfare State (5), The Regulatory State (4), A World In Transition (11), Foreign Affairs (4), Trade And international Finance (4), Law And Liberty (8), and Democracy And Culture (8). Read in order, which few readers will probably do due to both time constaints and lack of interest in some of the topics, the book provides both a wonderful retrospective on the changes in the political debate over the past twenty five years and also serves as a comprehensive overview of the relevance of these ideas today. The authors include such well known figures as Milton Friedman, Alan Greenspan, an interview with F.A. Hayek, Dick Armey, Lord Peter Bauer, Jose Pinera and Antonin Scalia, but regardless of the fame of the author all pieces are both enlightening and intellectually stimulating. P.J O'Rourke's brief comments at the dedication of Cato's current headquarters, titled "THe Right To Do As You Please And Take The Consequences" even adds some trenchant and well directed wit to the collection. The longest piece is only fourteen pages and several are only three pages in lenghth, so while some of the topics are difficult if the ideas are new to the reader any can be digested in a single session.

It is impossible to chose a few favorites, although I thought the strongest topic was the collection regarding law and liberty; perhaps that is only due to my intense interest in the area and my belief that a return to the Constitutional protections of life, liberty and property are essential to our continued freedom. And I do strongly recommend that everyone read the article by Scalia (as a judge on the Court of Appeals) and the brilliant critique and reply by Ricahard Epstein. For some added flavor, some of the other articles include "The Case For US Stategic Independence" (Ted Carpenter), "Myths Of Individualism" (Tom Palmer), "Are Libertarians Anti-Government" (David Boaz), and "Enviro-Capitalism Vs. Enviro-Statism" (Terry Anderson and Donald Leal).

In conclusion, this book is for anyone who cares about the advancement of liberty and wants to sharpen their understanding of the topics which it covers. If you want to understand these ideas, whether to argue for or against them, there is no comparable collection that covers them so succinctly and states them so well by their most ardent proponents. N.B., the book is 460 pages long, not the 250 indicated in the description, and all the material is worthwhile but it is a long read that has to be accomplished gradually.

Usually this would warrant a four-star because I found perhaps 1/5th of the essays pretty lame/repetitive however the very fact that the other papers were so good and relevent/enlightening years after they were written warranted the make-up point IMO.

It's interesting to see the papers on foreign relations pre-9/11, the papers on privatization of various major Guv'ment spending programs, etc. all written WELL before most of the media started talking about it.

While I don't agree with some of the papers all-together (drug papers for example) I find myself in agreement and understanding positions better than I did before. And further research online filled in the minor gaps from the last papers (circa late 00) to now.

Very nice volume. Very nice. -Ali

Boaz has assembled a very fine collection of essays regarding liberty and the failings of modern societies to create a world in which we can live as free men. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone remotely interested in libertarian (or for that matter free market or conservative) political thought.

Just to tone down my entheusiasm a bit, though, I would add that many of the essays may seem a little elementary to someone who has been reading libertarian publications for a long time. But on the whole, this is a solid, highly readable work full of ammunition for your libertarian debating arsenal.

Please advise if a FRENCH EDITION OF THIS BOOK IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Very good and comprehensive work. Very usefull for the global manager.

This book can be used at any level of post-secondary education (Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate) where international issues are the focus. I used this text as a part of a Ph.D. curriculum.

The book is broken up into three main segments; strategy, organization dynamics, and practical application with future considerations.

Each chapter within each segment has three main sections; topical discussion, cases, and readings (i.e. journal type articles) related to the chapter's topic in that order. Although I think it would have better to have the readings before the cases, it not really that impeding.

I found the topical discussion to the point, borderline brief, which is good since most people only can remember 10% of what they're reading anyway. The negative here is that this book may have to be supplemented with other material to cover a semester length.

The cases do not present any preconceived questions, so the institution or instructor will have to come up with those on their own. I like this since it allows an instructor to personalize the book to their class, not that they don't do that anyway.

Overall, this is a decent text with up-to-date knowledge (as of 2004) to be relevant for a few years to come.

I'm student of international business and i think this book is a great tool for us. With so clear concepts and magnific cases is a great book to use like a text book.

I was very pleased with the "tricks" supplied in this book. I have raised and shown dogs for over 20 years and some of the ideas in this book cured problems that nobody else could. The book was written as a ready reference for exhibitors and I found it to be very informative. The rating would be higher if the author had included information on how to obtain some of the suggested items such as the whitener for coats, which I could not find at any store in my area. Overall, however, it was filled with useful and quick fixes to frequent problems!

You must get this book. I've met Pat Hastings in person and if her book blows you away when you read it, when you meet her, she'll knock your socks off. I've never met anyone as intelligent about dogs and structure as Pat. She knows it all, though she doesn't quite think so. This is an easy to understand book and you'll wonder how you ever got along without it when you're done. It will all become clear after you read this and the K-9 Structure book she recommends and paid to have reprinted!

Very informative. Great pictures and drawings of structure to explain what you are looking for.

A must have on any dog fanciers shelf. The book clearly covers what makes great dogs to priceless tips on the sport of dogs.

Shannon

This book was chose to be on the prestigious 'DogRead' as a book selection of the month. We only do 12 books a year and this was NOVEMBER 2000. The author comes on line for the whole month to answer questions on the book. It was very well received by our 3000 member email group. The author was very knowledgeable and easy to understand even though also very in depth.

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