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Man and the energy dance. ... Read more

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This book provides an overview of TCP/IP, the Internet Protocol Suite developed by the United States Department of Defense for use in resource sharing computer networks. TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control/Internet Protocol and refers not only to the protocols but also to the set of services that collectively allow computer systems to connect to one another in order to exchange files, electronic mail and interactive character streams. TCP is in common use in engineering and academic environments as well as within the Federal Government. With the advent of commercial products that supply TCP/IP software, many other businesses can now use this set of communication services. The book groups materials according to the seven layers of the ISO Reference Model, each layer of which pro- vides a specified level of networking service. The book assumes no familiarity with the TCP/IP Protocol Suite but assumes familiarity with the basic features of LANs, protocols, cabling schemes and networking. ... Read more

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Subtle Energy
A very difficult subject to write about.Thought is changing
continually concerning, "just what is this energy." The author
while giving an excellent historical perspective, does not really
answer the question. Just what is subtle energy, in relation to
the universe he lives in. I am left wondering.Matrix Energetics: The Science and Art of Transformation

Lifting the Veil
John's insightful book lifts the veil of "Illusion" ... we are immortal Spiritual beings ... we are not just a bag of skin and bone animated by Light and Sound vibrations. A must read. ... Read more

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AN ENJOYABLE READ ----
As I can tell -- only "Almost A Bride" by Cheryl St. John is related to characters in the author's other books --- the inclusions round out the story quite well.

I don't buy too many of the 3/1 books as, complete as the stories are they are too short for me --- I only need them to round out other related stories of said authors.

The stories are very enjoyable - and worth reading.

Wed Under Western Skies
Abandoned by Carolyn Davidson

Elizabeth is traveling on a wagon train when it is suddenly attacked by Indians. The people that she is traveling with have run or been killed.Elizabeth is knocked out during the confusion and is left for dead.She wakes and is alone until Cameron Montgomery and his brother Joe arrive at the scene and rescue her.

Cameron takes Elizabeth to his wagon to care for her.Pretty soon Cameron is making his intentions for Elizabeth known but how can they have a future together when she doesn't even remember her last name or if there is a husband waiting for her?

In Abandoned, Cameron's quick claim on Elizabeth seems natural and romantic while Elizabeth's initial reluctance is understandable.Abandoned is a charming story where with faith, Cameron's and Elizabeth's strife is changed to love.

Almost A Bride by Cheryl St. John

Charmaine Renlow is the only unmarried woman her age in town and her beau, Wayne Brookover, doesn't seem very inclined to ask for her hand.

Jack Easton is working with Charmaine on building a float for the town's Founder's Day celebration.Jack feels he is an outsider to Charmaine's high society ways. He doesn't fit in, nor does he want to.

Charmaine and Jack find themselves drawn to each other though and Jack ends up teaching Charmaine a lesson that changes her life for the better.

Charmaine and Jack are wonderful together.I was so happy with the way things worked out for them.Charmaine is a good woman, and Jack is a good man and father. Almost A Bride is a fine story with several likeable characters in it.

His Brother's Bride by Jenna Kernan

Nathaniel Justice's brother Jacob has died, leaving him the task of honoring his request to marry his wife Clara.This request requires him to care for Clara's daughter Katherine as well.

When they first meet, Clara is very nervous and unsure of what kind of man Nate is, and Nate is drunk.He's not sure he is a good enough man to care for a fine woman like Clara.After all, he is a saloon owner with a troubled past, but Clara has secrets of her own.Soon, Nate and Clara discover that they need each other to put their pasts behind them for good.

His Brother's Wife has a stirring storyline.Clara's plight and Nate's feelings of inadequacy kept me eagerly turning the pages. Their passionate and heartfelt emotions are very moving.I enjoyed this story very much and look forward to reading more from Jenna Kernan.

Wed Under Western Skies contains a trio of romantic stories.Abandoned, Almost a Bride, and His Brother's Wife are stories to warm your heart and stir your emotions. The western backdrop and interesting characters in Wed Under Western Skies, make these quaint stories a pleasure to read.

Nannette
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Sweet reads!
What a lovely trio of stories!!I've been a Cheryl St. John fan for years, and loved Almost a Bride as much as the rest!And I so enjoyed being introduced to Davidson and Kernan's stories!

Good Short Read!
WED UNDER WESTERN SKIES is a good easy read.ABANDONED is a good tender story of one woman finding her destiny with her rescuer. In my opinion, ALMOST A BRIDE is the best story of one gal with perfect ideals finding the true love she always dreamed about.HIS BROTHER'S BRIDE is a pleasant story of a woman with a tarnished past finding love with her deceased husband's brother who has a stained soul.

Short and sweet stories, quick and easy to read.

Almost A Bride by Cheryl St. John
I have been waiting and hoping that Ms. St. John write about Charmaine Renlow who was an important character in her book Sweet Annie. When this book came out I was giddy with excitement because I finally got my wish!I was not disappointed ... well a little ... only that the story was way too short and should have been a full book on its own. The ending I felt was rushed.Other than that I really enjoyed it!If you liked this story, I would recommend you also read Sweet Annie.Sweet Annie is one of favorite books.Another wonderful book from this author is Joe's Wife.

The other two stories Abandoned, by Carolyn Davidson was a good read.His Brother's Bride by Jenna Kernan ... I did not like the story ... sorry.If I could rate these three books separate, the results would be Abandoned a 4; Almost A Bride 5; and His Brother's Bride would be 0 or 1. ... Read more

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An inspirational encounter with the world of Christ, this book is an uplifting study of the man, his times and his teaching. This volume reveals how the true meaning of Jesus’ teachings, as found in the canonical gospels and many of the ancient apocryphal and other early Christian texts, is that of the ageless, eternal and mystic path to God. Exhaustively researched -- from Old and New Testament writings, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the writings of the Greek mystics, the Gnostics, the Mandaeans, the Manichaeans and other mystics of Jesus’ era -- The Gospel of Jesus reflects the yearning of all Christians and seekers throughout the centuries to penetrate the unresolved mysteries of their faith and attain a direct, personal mystic experience of God. ... Read more

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Stunning in its clarity
This is, quite simply, an outstanding book. It is well researched, well written, and profound in its message. It absolutely resonates truth. Thank you, Mr. Davidson.

A life-changing book for the truly faithful
John Davidson has presented a masterpiece that illuminates the Truth about Jesus' message. For many Christians this book will be a bitter and perhaps impossible pill to swallow. For many others who are still seeking Truth, yet are disillusioned with Christianity, this book will change you. Either way it is a must read.
Every Christian, I believe, is at some time in their life confused about the apparent irregularities in the bible. Why, for example, are events described differently in the four gospels when they were reputedly written by the apostles? Why are whole phrases repeated word for word when they were written independently?
Similarly, every Christian must repress feelings of confusion about the morality of the bible. How, for example can the Lord Jesus (who the gospels describe as the "Lamb of God", and who taught that "blessed are the meek") be the Son of a jealous Father, who because the people of Jericho were enemies of his "chosen people" and followed another religion, ordered the the people of Israel tomassacreeveryman, woman, child and baby, as well as every living thing, after the sacking of the city? Was this not genocide? Is it enough to say that only God can understand why these things had to be?
For myself personally, I could never reconcile the simple and pure words of Jesus as recorded in the Bible with the great complexity and opaque teachings of Christianity as given by the church. Whereas I completely believed Jesus, I could never find him in my pentecostal church, where brothers and sisters, it was believed, gave utterance to the Holy Spirit Himself. There were endless prophecies, and visions of all kinds relaid. The pastor, apparently under the power of the Holy Spirit, interpreted the scriptures week after week. In the end, as in most churches, there was no light, but only more division. Nobody could agree about what the Lord wanted. Yet all considered that God had shown them with His 'still small voice'.
If the Bible was the ordained living Word of God, why was it taking so long for people to imbibe its teachings? Why was there, after 2000 years, still so much confusion? Of course there are always pat answers for such questions given by well intentioned church leaders.Usually accompanied with a stern warning not to allow satan to enter the mind by questioning or 'testing' God. But, as Davidson says, is ignorance really a strong basis for faith?
In reality, as John Davidson reveals, the Bible is not the Living Word of God, but simply adocument that has numerous unknown authors, with varying agendas, that became the manifesto of a world religion.
'The Gospel of Jesus' is a well researched,beautifully written and scholarly work that reveals just how so much confusion exists in the Christian church.It reveals the true teachings of Jesus. It delineates the Path,the Logos, the Way that Jesus spoke of, revealed in numerous manuscript sources aside from those that were destroyed by the orthidox church, in its determined effort to define Christianity by its own mold.
Davidson's book is uplifting. While it breaks apart anynotion that the bible is the Living Word of God, it reveals the mystical teachings of theWord, the Logos, which was given by Jesus and by Mystics in all ages and regions, and was therefore not only known to the early Christians but to many ancient peoples. The Mandeans, a society from southern Iraq, for example, inwho's scriptures and hymns is repeated the mystical message that Jesus brought to those who would listen and follow, and yet who defined themselves not as descendants of the followers of Jesus, but as the descendants of followers of John the Baptist!
It offers hope to all seekers of truth. The True Word that was in the world since the beginning and was revealed by mystics of old is available through mystics of all ages. As Jesus said, 'Seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened'.

Exceptional research
John Davidson has not only written an exceptional book about the Gospel of Jesus, but he has put it in an historical context. Having met him in India, he was one of the people who inspired me to publish my book of poems, Dera Poetry.

Typical LibealLies
I found Davidson's book to be inept as well as full of historical errors. But this is to be expected as he has no knowledge of the orginal languages, textual criticism, theology, philosophy, or why the so-called Gnostic gospels where frauds. E. Goodspeed at the Uni. of Chicago demonstrated why the psuedo-gospels were not written by the people whose name they bear, not written during the time they claim, etc. Davidson does not seem aware of such scholarship. His work is an example of "wish fulfilment" in that he already had his liberal mystical beliefs before he wrote his book. He attempts to twist the material to support his liberal nonsense. The book is a waste of time and does NOT give any new insights as promised.

Remarkable Scholarship and Insight
In this book a professional scientist writes about religion, specifically, about Jesus.It is a spectacular accomplishment, totally honest in its outlook and impressively comprehensive in its scholarship.

I must admit that I am only halfway through its thousand pages.I am not reading it rapidly, but am annotating the margins of each page, in ink!It may take me the rest of my life to finish it (I am 77 and I read it only on Sundays for an hour or two), but already I know that I will never find a more scholarly and insightful work which honestly seeks to discern the true character of Jesus.

Perhaps because I share the same scientific temperament as the author, we have a common bond that unconsciously brings us together.Davidson has studied and written exactly as I would like to, provided I could commit myself to devoting the immense amount of time and energy to meticulous scholarship, as he had done.

In this book the character of Jesus is incomparably broadened and sharpened by bringing in many sources that were ignored by the political and administrative forces that finally determined the content of the New Testament.There are hundreds of lengthy quotations about Jesus from over three hundred sources that were written in the first five centuries after his death.Furthermore, each quotation is rephrased by the author for further clarification.

Here is an example:"Jesus said, 'If the flesh came into being because of the spirit, it is a wonder.But if spirit came into being because of the body, it is a wonder of wonders.Indeed, I am amazed at how this great wealth has made its home in this poverty.'"This is quoted by Davidson from the Gospel of Thomas which is rejected by fathers of the Christian Church, for it suggests that the soul may have derived and evolved from its life in the body, rather than vice versa.I find that "twist" fascinating!

Frankly, I find it difficult to believe that the historical Jesus actually spoke this thought, but somehow it does not matter.The Bible is a collection of many noble, and some not so noble, thoughts of human beings, but it has been edited for "proper" content by many biased editors with tunnel vision.

In this book many insights are given that point toward the existence and the character of the divine in human life.And I find them inspiring!Nowhere else have I found any writing on religion that approaches the dedication and illumination of this book.Page after page I am enthralled by my introduction to many obscure and unknown writers who, in their admiration forJesus, have put their inspired words into his mouth in much the same way as the New Testament writers have done.

It is clear that I cannot praise this book enough.However, it is written for the seeker, not for the believer. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1908.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: G. Richards in 1908 in 156 pages; Subjects: English poetry; History / General; Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Literary Criticism / Poetry; Poetry / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Technology & Engineering / General; ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: G. Richards in 1908 in 156 pages; Subjects: English poetry; History / General; Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Literary Criticism / Poetry; Poetry / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Technology & Engineering / General; ... Read more

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great book!
I have many haynes auto manuals...over 25. I work on many different makes and models in home garage. This was my first motorcycle manual for my personal bike. Well worth the money. Now I know exactly what types of fluids and exact amounts. My used bike didnt come with owners manual. This book is better in every detail. Plus it has a hard cover. Buy it!!

H-D Sportster
This book is so detailed it is a bit intimidating for the novice to read and react to.Everything on the bike is covered and shown how to remove, replace or maintain.The difficulty level is rated on each activity and there is a showing and listing of the tools required to do the job.It is a must if you are a motorcycle mechanic or a beginner getting started on the intricacies of the Harley-Davidson Sportster models of motorcycles.

Harley Davidson Sportster (Haynes Service & Repair
It doesn't even show a clear picture of how to do a basic oil change.I am not very satisfied with this manual, especially for the price. ... Read more

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A Christmas Child by Carolyn Davidson

Marianne Winters has no one in the world but her baby brother and, with Christmas approaching, she needs somewhere warm to stay. Will she find her home, and a loving heart, with the lonely pastor, David McDermott?

The Christmas Dove by Victoria Bylin

Maddie Cutler once snubbed bad boy Dylan McCall, but with nowhere else to turn she has come back to town—with a babe in arms. Dylan is a reformed man, and on seeing Maddie again he longs to heal her hurt—and claim her once and for all!

A Baby Blue Christmas by Cheryl St.John

Turner Price hasn't been the same since he lost his wife and child. But when he finds a young woman and newborn twin babies in his stable, he realizes this may be his second chance to be a loving husband and father, just in time for Christmas! ... Read more

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Christmas wallpaper but an enjoyable hour or two!
I have read a number of Carolyn Davidson's books and so this is why I ordered this volume.Also, I do like Christmas anthologies."A Christmas Child" was more YA than adult romance but it is a pleasant story with a moral message that love, loyalty, helpfulness and family is really what matters.I didn't particularly care for "The Christmas Dove" by Victoria Bylin; I've never read anything by her before and won't be seeking her out.The story was a little thin and I did not particularly like either the hero or heroine.In all honesty, I skipped over it pretty quickly to get to Cheryl St John's "A Baby Blue Christmas" which was charming and another sweet story of how important love and family are.This story, like Davidson's tells a moral tale but the story goes down smoothly and I liked the prickly and sad hero a lot.

A nice way to spend an hour or two; nothing outstanding and nothing memorable but at least two of these stories are sweet, warming and gave a good feeling about the importance of goodness in a sometimes bad world.

three sweet second chances at love historical romances
"A Christmas Child" by Carolyn Davidson.With no options since her parents died, Marianne Winters decides to leave her infant brother in the church manger as she figures someone will come along shortly to care for him.Instead, Preacher David McDermott catches her as she sadly leaves.He hires her to care for his home.Love blossoms as he knows God works in mysterious ways.

"The Christmas Dove" by Victoria Bylin.After being away forever, Maddie Cutler returns home with a newborn hiding in the barn.Her first teen crush Dylan McCall, whom she ignored as a bad boy finds her there cold and cute as he hopes this Christmas his wish comes true.

"A Blue Baby Christmas by Cheryl St. John.The livery owner widower Turner Price finds Gabby snooping around and assumes she is the mother of deserted twins.Having lost a wife and an infant to death, he is intolerant about caring for kids and demands she take care of her children; although Gabby is not their mom she tries her best.With two mischievous matchmakers, Gabby and Turner fall in love.

With babies starring as matchmaking imps, fans will enjoy these three gentle sweet second chances at love historical romances.

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Armored scale insects are among the most damaging and least understood of the pests that prey on forest trees, fruit and nut crops, landscape ornamentals, and greenhouse plants. The passage of U.S. plant quarantine laws was prompted by devastation caused by an armored scale in the nineteenth century, and the appearance of new invasive species remains a vital concern at ports of entry and for arborists, farmers, nursery workers, foresters, and gardeners everywhere.

This book provides the most comprehensive available information on the identification, field appearance, life history, and economic importance of the 110 economically important armored scale insects that are found in the United States. The authors have devised the first field key to economic armored scales, which will be invaluable to those trying to identify the pests and prevent the introduction of new exotics. (Most of the species covered are not native to the United States but broadly distributed across the globe.) The extensive color plates and highly detailed line drawings surpass anything available in other volumes on armored scale insects, and have not previously been published.

Especially noteworthy are the data on distribution, host plants, and the kinds of damage caused by armored scales. The species descriptions include scientific names, synonyms, common names, field characteristics, microscopic characters, affinities, host plants, distribution by state, life history, economic damage, and selected references. ... Read more

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Pretty as a picture
Despite, or perhaps because, the illustrations are somewhat stylised, but beautifully set with foliage and flowers, this book is a classic coffee table book (if the table has strong legs!). It will be purely by accident if it helps you identify birds you see (and will take up your whole knapsack if you took it into the field!) but it is a joy to turn through, sensuously, in front of a log fire, remebering those very days in the field and remembering how long birds have been on earth and how long we have watched them.

And, sacreligious as it may seem, at USD30, buy two and take one apart to frame and line the walls of your study.

A classic in every sense of the word! ... Read more

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Harley-Davidson is the most famous name in the world of motorcycling. No other motorcycle can match the style, look or sound of these polished chrome masterpieces with rumbling engines evoking images of cruising on the open road and the Easy Rider lifestyle. This exciting book celebrates the best of this magnificent heritage, detailing more than 50 machines. The most famous production models are included, from the Silent Gray Fellow of 1911 to today's motorcycles with their Twin Cam 88 and water-cooled engines. In addition, the book covers sports bikes, racers and three-wheelers, as well as some magnificent custom machines built by specialist manufacturers. Stunning specially commissioned photography highlights every aspect with superb double page pictures and close-up detail shots. The book fully examines the parts of each machine, and explores the fascinating history that makes each bike so special. Comprehensive specifications accompany each model. ... Read more

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Harley-Davidson design and development
As a technical officer for the local HOG chapter I read HD books and magazines for over 25 years. I frequently visit Amazon.com to see if there are any interresting new books on the market. And even though sometimes a few pages can be seen online you can only have a good book impression after it arrived at home. And normally it does, but not this time.
So I just got this book recently. And as always I started nosing through the book, not reading all the lines but first the picture describtions. After a few minutes I already found several 'big' technical mistakes. Pictured Twincam Fat Boy and Road King is listed as an Evolution powered bike (?) A Heritage Softail is called an Electra Glide, even though in the same lines the softail suspention is mentioned (?) The 80 CID Shovelhead has 10 cooling fins on the cylinder instead of 9. This is also not true, because the 74 CID V-twin has 10. Just count them and you know, right? The belt drive runs on the right side of a 80 CID big twin Harley. I never seen one, but the Sportster. The 80 CID Evolution makes 58 hp at 7200 (!) rpm. Everybody knows that the V-twin revs die at engine speed about less over 5000 (Twin cam some more). The Twin cam has its name after the rocker covers who resemble the overhead camshaft layout. Are we talking V-Rod here or what? Every 80/88 CID V-twin has the cam below and the valves are actuated by the pushrods. Evolution big twins have ONE cam and the Twincam has TWO cams, hence the name. These mistakes go on and on. So I had a real quick thought about the reliability of the rest of the describtions.
It seems to me that you can write a book after reading some recent sales brochures. Oups, did I say that.
One thing is OK and that are the pictures.
I am not telling you that such a book should 100% serve the needs of technical die-hards like myself, but telling fact that are not true over and over again, goes too far. I'm sorry. It doesn't happen much that I regret purchasing a new Harley book, but where can I have my refund? ... Read more

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This story brings alive the spirit of wartime POW stories in a farmyard setting. The characters include Captain Curly, the commandant and his collaborator, Fat Martha, and Fleur, special agent of the Resistance. Fleur's mission is to organize the mass escape from Cold Ditch. ... Read more

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This book is like having a conversation with a mentor. Davidson discusses every aspect of the breed, from a detailed explanation of the breed standard, temperament and character, to history, selection, care and breeding. There are chapters on training the show puppy and the Toy Fox Terrier in obedience. One of the most interesting is "The Versatile TFT," which covers a miriad of activities that this tiny breed can do, such as show biz acts, flyball, and hunting. The Appendices include a valuable section on genetic disorders and diseases affecting TFTs. ... Read more

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Great book!
Informative on the breed, lets you know everything you should know.

Be sure to read a couple of general dog books too as each person gives slightly different advice.

Overall I would recommend this book to anyone with a TFT.

Great information
Concise, clearly presented information.Very pleased with this book ... it covers all bases on this amazing breed of dog.

THE TOY FOX TERRIER holds both history and breed-specific insights owners can't miss.
THE TOY FOX TERRIER: WIRED FOR ACTION provides a revised edition of the original TOY FOX TERRIER by different authors, and combines the shared experience of all authors into some eighty years of information for both novice owners and veteran breeders. From photos of faults and virtues to discussions of standards, THE TOY FOX TERRIER holds both history and breed-specific insights owners can't miss. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1901.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more