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100 Tales from History to Astonish - and Stupefy
100 Tales from History to Astonish - and Stupefy

Review:Just loved this book. During the aftermath of Storm Sandy 2012 and weeks of no electricity. this book and a flashlight got me through much frustration. Ties the human experience to ancient artfacts. A keeper. Read more

Revised and Expanded Edition - Tales of Music and the Brain
Revised and Expanded Edition - Tales of Music and the Brain

Review:Not an easy reading book. As a musician, I did not expect it to be a psychology book. I expected it to be how the brain and music, like mathematics and music, support each other. The writer rambles on and on about the same thing over and over in each anecdotal story he writes about - very monotonous. Stopped reading after part 1 (chapter 6). Very disappointed in the book. Read more

Companion to The Satanic Bible - The Satanic Rituals
Companion to The Satanic Bible - The Satanic Rituals

Review:This is the most inflammatory of Mr. LaVey's first four books. In the other three books, Mr. LaVey attempts to explain his philosophy to the reader. His explanations include cosmetics to make the philosophy more attractive.
In "The Satanic Rituals" Mr. LaVey provides the text (in English plus the original German) of the actual rituals used within The Church of Satan, plus instructions sufficient to allow a priest to conduct each ritual. The rituals are presented with *very* little in... Read more

The Ultimate Gardening Guide (Sunset Western Garden Book (Paper))
The Ultimate Gardening Guide (Sunset Western Garden Book (Paper))

Review:A must have in the collection of any serious gardener. I always refer to this book when i have questions regarding my garden. I really like this edition even tho it is missing a section on propagation. Read more

Everything You Need to Know About American History but Never Learned (Don't Know Much About Series)
Everything You Need to Know About American History but Never Learned (Don't Know Much About Series)

Review:An overall enjoyable book that presents a selective view of American history. As all authors he picks and chooses his source material and provides a meaningful exercise in detecting liberal bias however subtle. A lood read but caveat emptor if you are looking for an unbiased work. Read more

A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century
A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century

Review:'A fascinating look at the follies of mankind regarding conflict and wars. As I read the book I regretted that Ms. Tuchman was not around to observe the ultimate folly of Iraq and Afghanistan. Following the tragedy of 911 when the powers that be decided that the country needed to go to war in Iraq despite the fact that the real culprits of the attack were located in Afghanistan. This seemed to me to be ultimate folly.

At forest I had a hard time figuring out why Ms. Tuchman chose the th... Read more

The Guitar Player Repair Guide - 3rd
The Guitar Player Repair Guide - 3rd

Review:I was looking for something more serious than the typical "how to change your strings" book designed for players.

This one is a must. I do all my own set-ups and adjustments and this book covers all the bases, even beyond what you might feel doing yourself, such a re-setting a neck. Never condescending and very clearly written.

If there is something that you won't feel comfortable doing yourself, at least you will have a good appreciation of the skill level required for a pro to do... Read more

The Essential Supernatural [Revised and Updated Edition]
The Essential Supernatural [Revised and Updated Edition]

Review:I just received this book today and have already thumbed through it a couple of times just cause I enjoy all the wonderful pictures that's packed into it.Just now getting ready to start reading it but have already fallen in love with it.This book is a must have for supernatural fans. Read more

The Ultimate Tool for All Musicians - The Chord Wheel
The Ultimate Tool for All Musicians - The Chord Wheel

Review:As a person that has a excellent education but never seems to remember what I want to, this is a great chord wheel. I can concentrate on experience sound and structure instead of trying to remember everything with the turn of a wheel and a good understanding of how to use it. Has directions and is great for what cords to play when you choose a key. Also will help you in the proper ear for writing songs. Simple easy to use with basic knowledge. Read more

Song of Solomon and the Last Words of David/2 Samuel 23
Song of Solomon and the Last Words of David/2 Samuel 23

Review:As mentioned in my reviews of the earlier Works, I find that Luther works too hard to "excuse" Abraham. Sadly, this does extend to the other Patriarchs (and Matriarchs). I find that he is argues far too strenuously in regards the actions of Rebecca and Jacob. It all most comes across as "the ends justifies the means" because these people are ultimately doing God's Will. Now I know Luther does not intend this - as he argues even more strenuously that his readers do not imitate them - that these e... Read more

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