Heavy

Sandra Glahn, former RESOLVE board member, transforms long-term pain into heartening encouragement as she shares her decade-long struggle with infertility. Intimately and personably written, When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden delivers solid facts and detailed information. With moments of true-to-life humor, it addresses the moral, marital and spiritual challenges involved in the struggle to have children.

Giving the topic a unique perspective, Glahn has teamed up with co-author,William Cutrer, M.D., a physician who also holds a graduate-level theology degree. Using numerous case histories as well as Glahn's personal testimony, they provide knowledgeable advice and answers to many of the key questions infertility patients ask. They focus much of their efforts on the emotional and spiritual struggles, though they also detail medical issues.

The book begins with a focus on dynamics in the marriage relationship, discussing the different ways wives and husbands typically handle the stress and grieving process: "Why do I feel like I'm going crazy?" "How do we keep romance alive?" The authors provide appropriate (sometimes amusing) responses to well-meaning friends and family who just can't say anything right. Using examples and insights from the Bible, they address the painful question so many of us ask, "Why,God?"

The book ends with several chapters devoted to the latest high-tech fertility treatments, including donor insemination, donor eggs and surrogacy, as well as the ethical considerations involved. Secondary infertility, adoption, and the option of living childfree are also addressed. Each chapter concludes with a list of thought-provoking questions for couples' discussion. To help those who desire to personally research certain issues, the authors also provide a list of resources for further reading. Of particular interest are the on-line resources they include.

Weaving logic and emotion, facts and feelings, Glahn and Cutrer send a message of encouragement and hope to those who ask "What if God never gives us children?"

Striving to support and comfort acquaintances, friends and family when they are hurting emotionally is a desire people often feel inadequate and ill-prepared to fulfill. Having a loved one who for years had known the struggles, disappointments and intensity of infertility treatment caused an internal yearning to better perceive the aching in my friend's heart. Although reading about these experiences could never give the same understanding as having personal involvement, "When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden", co-written by Sandra Glahn and Dr. William Cutrer, provides the reader with knowledge that equips a more informed listener, gives a better sense of compassion and sensitivity and encourages the confidence to know that sometimes efforts to comprehend and feel some of the hurting one's pain along with them, is far more helpful than words of advice offered. This is a great book for anyone living through the heartaches of infertility or for those who hope to reach out in support and answer the call "to bear one another's burdens". Also a benefit realized in reading this book is that the Biblical principles referenced can be used as precepts of guidance in other personal struggles, as well. This is a book full of encouragement for the discouraged; and in addition, this writing will lend wisdom to the influence projected into another's life.

Sandra Glahn and Dr. William Cutrer have written a "Christian guide" to the practical, moral, marital, and spiritual challenges of infertility, and as such, it has brought my family some well-deserved help in this area.

The books brings solid facts, detailed information, and a message of encouragement to infertile couples, and those who work with them, along with answers to questions they ask most often. Some of those questions we have asked, such as:
-Should we consider high-tech fertility treatments?
-What about donor insemination? Donor eggs?
-How do we respond to nosy friends and relatives?
-Where can we go for the best advice?
-How can God allow this to happen?

And there are other questions which you may find in your search for answers. There are 16 chapters of great information, and an appendix at the end for more information to seek out. This is a great resource!!!

This book is quite well written and had some good information/photographs and such. They didn't have many heavy metal/death metal/polka metal bands I listen to (I.E. Dark Tranquillity = Melodic death metal) However, I did not enjoy certain areas of it due to sheer.. unintelligence? Limp Bizkit is not metal, they are MTV produced overpopular crap. Jimi Hendrix was amazing, but he wasn't heavy metal, at least in my eyes. Plus, what was with the Dio foreword? Dio is horrible. Overall, the book was average compared to my usual reading materials.

Cheers,

Anne

This book does, if nothing else, set music fans into a frenzied debate over the inclusion of certain musical acts. Right from he start it is obvious that the book takes a tongue in cheeck look at the world of "heavy metal" form an outsiders point of view. Die hard music fans of this genre will be left scratching their heads at the inclusion of certain bands(Insane Clown Posse and Limp Bizkit) and wonder why other more serious artists were left out. But overall the book does serve its purpose of entertaining with hilarious pictures of some of the more ridiculous bands of the heyday and rare bands that some younger listeners may never have heard. The book is well worth the 20 dollar cover price and will in the end satisfy most with its full page pictures of some of your favorite artists. Still, dont be decieved by the word encyclopedia in the title, as this is not an extensive in depth look at the genre.

A complete heavy metal book with good color photos. I'm sure it doesn't cover every good thrash/black/death metal band from the 90s to present day (there are so many.) But it covers the early days through the 80s well. And yes, FINALLY a heavy metal book that gives due to the FIRST heavy metal band, BLUE CHEER. (No, kids, no matter what you've been told, Black Sabbath DID NOT invent metal.)

What can be said? Martin Popoff has written not only the greatest and most comprehensive guide to seventies hard rock, but also one of the greatest and most comprehensive record guides in any genre period. There have been a handful of books in recent years published about the history of metal (Ian Christe's, for one) and after the superficial research and lack of knowledge about metal's early days which characterize those tomes, it is refreshing to have a work like this.
I am a huge Uriah Heep fan, and so I was pleased to see that Popoff finally gives them the credit they deserve as being one of metal's most important founders along with Purple, Sabbath and Zeppelin.
The most impressive thing about this book is the scope. It has everything - and I mean everything. There probably wasn't a hard-rock record released during the period that isn't covered here. I was pleased to see the inclusion of such Heep-related rarities and unknowns such as The Gods, Toe Fat, and even-the ultra-rare Weed album Ken Hensley did under a pseudonym (the Weed album even has a photograph of the cover image - wow!) Even Hensley's solo albums, which are extrememly mellow and cannot be considered metal by any stretch of the definition, are included.
Another of my favorite unknown bands Popoff covers is Stray. I was suprised to hear that he didn't review the first Stray album because he couldn't find a copy. I was amazed by this because Stray's debut is the ONLY Stray album I've been able to find a copy of, seeing as how it was released as a bonus disc to an anthology which was availible a couple of years ago. I would have loaned Popoff my copy for free.
Yes, there are indeed albums and bands included in here that are so rare and obscure their very existence borders on the mythical. I wouldn't have been the least bit surprised to see a review for Spinal Tap's "Brainhammer" or "Intravenus De Milo" here.
Although I disagree with some of Martin's assesments of certain albums (for one thing, I think he is far too rough in his treatment of the post '73 Heep catalog and there are a couple of albums I consider classics of the era which he treats lightly) these are small, minor, quibbling points. I bow to his knowledge of the era and genre like Wayne before Aerosmith. This guy knows his stuff.

this is nothin' short of essential,if you're interested in those lost 70's obscurities!...trying to find 'em,though could be another matter!(LOL)),but seriously,i think Martin is the best music critic,hands down...and he has become much better,IMO as a detailed music expert,probably alot better in this regard than his last book(from '97...this disc at hand is a little flip-in my opinion..only truth and janey,poobah and the cain track stand out!..the rest sounding either nwobhm poverty stricken(pre-cursor,eh?...i don't like that genre of music anyways)or cave-man metal beaten on card-bord sounding drums(witness negative space)...get this mostly for the book and start searching for these lost classics!

This book covers albums from a variety of groups ranging
from rock to hard rock and progressive rock. Even some late
60's albums are reviewed. Martin includes two ratings, one
for heaviness and one for his overall opinion of the album.
Some cool album pictures are included too. My cd collection
continues to expand as I discover bands I never knew about
from the early 70s. If you liked Matin's Encyclopedia Of
Heavy Metal you will enjoy this book because it takes a
closer look at 70s rock. The Bonus cd has some gems on it
too. I can't wait for the 80's book!

Overall a very well done account of Tom G. and Celtic Frost. If you were a fan of the Frosties, this is a must read, it really answered every question I had about this great, forgotten band. Tom takes himself a little seriously at times, but then again he always has. If you aren't a CF fan, you might be somewhat lost, but the tales he tells about the recording industry makes for some good reading. Recommended.

This is a great book. The text is entertaining, but also heartwrenching as well due to the fact that CF worked so very hard at their craft, but did not receive the recognition and praise that they so deserved. Tom describes in great detail the ups and downs of trying to keep the band together while trying to increase the band's exposure and success. CF worked unbelievably hard on their music. Because CF's music was unique in that it was heavy, but also had so much more in terms of emotion, thought and purpose, it will forever be one of my favorite metal bands.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who was or is into metal. I now have a greater appreciation for all of the time, effort and sacrifice that CF put into their work. The text is well-balanced. Tom relates many funny and crazy incidents that go along with being on the road, but also provides a detailed account of the band's history and development.

This book captivated me from beginning to end on my long arduous commutes home from work last week...I must echo the sentiments of the other readers...I cannot believe this book exists! Having always been fascinated by Frost, it was about time I finally got to read a detailed biography of this band, complete with killer pictures from the Hellhammer days and beyond. Sure, Tom is somewhat pompous in his delivery, but this is exactly why we love the big Swiss cheese! All of my curious questions have been answered, such as the inspiration and motivation behind the "Cold Lake" travesty, to their humble beginnings as a mere garage band, to the reason why Martin Ain was not on "To Mega Therion" (sue me; I never knew until now!)

Tom also tells some incredibly amusing stories of their silly tour antics (Frost groupies?!! I am female, so this concept just baffles me...). Some tales are so ridiculously funny, I started laughing out loud on the subway home, and people stared at me like I was loony. Admittedly, it's been a while since I dusted off my Frost albums. However, after reading this book and thus having a much greater respect for this band, I put "Morbid Tales" into the CD-Rom at work, and it sounded very different and much better than I remember it. Basically, if you are a metalhead and/or you have any sort of appreciation for this enigmatic band, BUY THIS BOOK NOW!

As a small side note, I once read in some metal 'zine that Frost's lyrics are inspired by Charles Baudelaire. Being the illiterate metalhead that I am, I have never heard of this poet before. If you are a fan of honest, cynical and strong poetry or prose, find Baudelaire's "Flowers of Evil" or "Paris Spleen" books. They are amazing and a must for any metalhead who is a fan of the unconventional.

Forgive me for being long-winded; I just really dug this killer book!

I was given this book as a present. The book explains very well but it could be more in depth descriptions. It doesn't show you how to move the wah pedal, it just says w/wah. Overall this book is very good for the beginner guitarist. If the author could make this book again they should have performace notes on all of the songs.

Not necessarily a tab book to own in order to play the songs off the "Black" album. However, the "Black" tab book is definitely a must-buy for not only the avid Metallica muso-fan, but for those wishing to upskill themselves in various guitar techniques.

As mentioned elsewhere, take all tabs with a grain of salt, however, the solos are a near-enough note-by-note transcription and each riff is intricately tabbed to include even the most subtle of variations.

Includes a very well-written introduction, outlining some very important and helpful tips to assist you in your mastery of one of Metllica's finest albums.

In a one-line verdict: A definite must-have, even as a collector's item!

It helped me master alot of Metallica's songs.

I'm sure it will help you too.

Anthologies, by their Bear-y nature, are always a mixed bag. Some stories you love (and are sorry when they come to an end) and others you just wanna skip over. Me...well I really liked some of the ones another reviewer liked ... and others he didn't ...while I didn't like some that he did ...But its the nature of the beast...and all in all this is a pretty good anthology. It certainly reached the parts intended....and made me surf amazon to see if any of the authors had more work .... Ideal bedtime reading when you're snuggling up to a hairy-chested hunk! WOOF!!!

When it comes to fiction anthologies (erotic or otherwise), the very nature of the work makes it a hit-or-miss endeavor.

However, this collection of bear-themed erotica delivers the goods more often than not, yielding a variety of enjoyable stories ranging from the humorous ("Really Hairy Jesus" by R. E. Neu), the sleazy ("Teachin' Manners" by Jim Mason), the poignant ("Bernard and the Energy Circle" by Lance Gap and "Bear Trap" by Eric Mulder), and just plain fun ("Jack and the Bus Bears" by Bob Hay and "Honey" by David Bergman).

Another thing I really liked about some of the stories were the realistic glimpses into a subculture that exists outside the (stereotypical) gay mainstream (particularly "Guts" by Simon Sheppard and, to a smaller extent, "Golden Boy and the Bear" by Adam Gawron). I could also totally relate to "****cub and Bruce" by Thom Wolf, depicting the bittersweetness of feeling a connection to someone you can never completely have.

A couple missteps keep me from giving the book 5 stars, particularly "The Bearwych Project" by Bob Condron. Obviously written to capitalize on the success of "The Blair Witch Project," this story comes off as gimmicky, unoriginal, and quite unerotic. It also combines sex and violence in a way that I don't care to read.

All in all, I found this book affirming of pleasure, and it certainly pushed a lot of my buttons. Definitely recommended.

Well, it’s porn about bears (in at least one case, literally â€" no, not quite THAT way…), ranging from historical pieces to moving tales of differently-abled bear sex to sweet romantic stories to revenge/rape fantasies.

Very stimulating reading, though I did not find the cover model very titillating. Of course, as the person who whines about classical CDs with skinny hairless men on the cover to trick us gays into buying them, I may want to have my panda-shaped cake and eat it too…

I gave the book three stars because it's about kirk hammett. He used to play so much better than the way he plays (or doesn't) now. I've taught some students out of this book (their copies-I didn't buy it), the book is ON. However, I caution spending so much time on a mediocre guitar player in a used-to-be-good band. If you really want to study metal and come up with your own style, you'd be better to study a player that makes more unique decisions and has more tools/styles at his/her disposal-like Friedman or Skolnick. Hell, I'd say even Yngwie has more usable ideas than Kirk-not that Kirk sucks, he's a good player, it's just that his best ideas are soooo textbook that you don't need to copy his example to come up with your own equally valid ideas! All you need is an IQ of 5o, a metronome, and a book of scales/arpeggios. If you just want to learn the songs, you don't need the analysis, the stuff is straight forward (self-explanatory) -not too difficult to learn from books that include a lot more songs for the same price. Besides every song Metallica has ever written is republished about 10 times a year in those dorky guitar mags you love to read so much.

I bought this as a present for my brother, a Metallica fan and accomplished guitarist. This is a very attractively formatted book which Metallica fans that play or want to play guitar will enjoy. There is a well written introduction section with an interesting interview with Kirk. There are diagrams of the scale boxes that Kirk most often uses -- *if* these are accurate reflections of Kirk's playing (yes I am a little sceptical) then it is very interesting. According to this, he uses mainly 3 or 4 common scales, including the Minor Pentatonic and Dorian scales -- the other(s) was/were probably Major scale, aeolian and/or blues scale, I forget -- mainly centered around the most common position...although with some interesting extensions at both ends. The scale diagrams are very clear and well presented. The rest of the book has detailed breakdowns of Kirks solos which was of little interest to me and seemed a little dry, but this would presumably be quite interesting to a fan (pity they haven't done "the Art of Brian Robertson" yet!!Hint. Hint.) Some more desciptive text later in the book may have improved things for non-fans.

This is a fine book for diving into the art of Kirk Hammet. Soloing, signature licks, and an interview; they are all there to give you some of meaning of the man, Kirk Hammet.

When it comes time for the Metallica fan in all of us to reach out to the music, we get a guitar and lay down our best attempt at doing that. That is where this book will come in handy. Great and renowned solo's monopolize the book. Including a small comment on the solo strait from Kirk and the author.

Not really a beginner book, but it was for me, well I would still buy it even if you are a beginner. You will find very much to keep you busy, promise.

Got this for my h. equipment operator boyfriend. He can't get enough of the pictures but has been frustrated by numerous words spelled incorrectly, captions that don't match photos, and statistics that he is positive have been exaggerated or are just plain wrong. All in all, he loves the book, and his friends are jealous, but the editing was a disappointment. Still glad I bought it though.

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Great book...I purchased it for my son's fourth birthday. It was his favorite gift...and the hit of the party...all the little boys were poring over it...as were their dads. However, I have seen it for half the price at Sam's Club.

A GOOD FILL IN THE GAPS BOOK IF YOU HAVE ALREADY READ "LONG ROAD OUT OF HELL". GIVES SOME INSIGHT INTO DAISY BERKOWITZ'S POINT OF VIEW. BUT SEEMS IN PARTS TO GIVE MISINFORMATION, ESPECIALLY REGARDING INCIDENT INVOLVING MANSON-MIKESTAND-GINGER ACCIDENT, PLUS OTHER INCIDENTS. AN INTERESTING HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FAN CLUB IS HERE TOO. OVERALL, A WORTHWHILE, EASY READ.

When Kurt Reighley wrote this book I don't think he actually realized that fans of Marilyn Manson were gonna wanna read this due to the fact it's about Marilyn Manson.However the book will talk about Manson and then it will just all of a suden turn into a serial killer bio,with three pages about Charles Manson,and also small bios on Albert Fish,Henry Lee Lucas,Ed Gein,John Wayne Gacy,and David Berkowitz.This book is supposed to be about Marilyn Manson and the band,not the serial killers that inspired the band to change their names.Now i'll read anything that has to do with Marilyn Manson if I can get my hands on it and I don't care if it is terrible I will read it cover to cover,but this book is not for a person who wants to know about MM.Not to mention this book sounds almost like it was written by ex-Manson guitarist Daisy Berkowitz.Read this if you're obscessed with Marilyn Manson,but if you want the facts straight,read his autobiography.

Though not the actual autobiography of Marilyn Manson this book gives you a good idea of what he went thtough as a child and the circumstances that created Marilyn Manson as we know him today. Though I had a lot of Ill will tward him before, now that I have read the book I see the kinder side of him. It's a good read at a great price.

This book is only good for those people who wants to play the whole tune with the piano. If you have a vocalist, a guitarist, a bassist and you want to accompany on piano then this book is not recommended. It doesn't provide you much on the background piano as what you have heard from the album. Not even 20% of it. But you can use this book as a guideline to find the exact background piano played on the album.

Are you sick of playing the piano for your parents? Don't want to practice anymore? this book is the ultimate cure.. Get back to those days when playing the piano was FUN! with titles like November Rain, 14 Days, Don't Cry.. and more this book is EXCELLENT! As soon as I got it, I went to my friend's house, picked up the guitar, my friend came over, and we played songs from this book over an hour. Thank you Guns N Roses and Thank You Mark Phillips who made this book fun and easy to use.

Song List:

Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Live And Let Die
November Rain
Don't Cry (Original)
Yesterdays
Dust N' Bones
You Ain't The First
Civil War
14 Years
So Fine
Estranged

P.S guitar solos are arranged for the piano

This book is VERY good. Although not stricly what is played on the albums, it does have the solos transcribed for piano so you don't have to be playing with Slash! Also has that f@*king great piano solo that Axl plays in Estranged!!

If you play the piano you must buy this book, regardless of whether you like GN'R or not.