books about: communities     books:       Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business35 reviews Danny Meyer audible.com Wonderful Insights on the Hospitality Business This is one of the best books I have ever read on the hospitality business. Given that it is the industry that I am in, I probably found it more entertaining and insightful than many may who are NOT in the industry. Either way, a great read.             A Voice in the Wind (Mark of the Lion #1)138 reviews Francine Rivers Tyndale House Publishers, 1998 Another Amazing Read from Francine Rivers! From Jerusalem to Rome to Ephesus, travel with Hadassah, a young slave girl, as she clings to her faith in the face of the decadence of Rome in "A Voice on the Wind". As usual, Francine Rivers crafts a beautiful work of fiction full of poignant and thoughtful moments that touch the heart. There is also plenty of action as the author brilliantly draws the reader into the breathtaking locations ...             The Israelis : Ordinary People in an Extraordinary Land36 reviews Donna Rosenthal Free Press, 2003 2008: One of Great Books of 2008 This new 2008 edition is a wonderful gift for readers of different religions, political backgrounds and ages. I was born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq. As soon as I started reading The Israelis, I simply could not put it down. I learned about many varied faces of Israelis. The clear and easy prose and style of writing, the historical and political facts, the colorful anecdotes are ...             Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day45 reviews Random House (Merchandising), 1968 A GEM!!! MY ALL TIME FAVORITE CHILDREN'S BOOK (moooooore stars!!!!) I got this one as a child, back in the sixties. My copy is in Dutch and although a little weathered it's not falling apart yet. The copy I'm reviewing here is a reprint that misses several spreads, but sad though it may be, if you don't know about it you won't miss it. Richard Scarry shows different "people" (animals in clothes), all kinds of professions, how they interact and how one depends ...             The Little House58 reviews Virginia Lee Burton Houghton Mifflin, 1978 Sweet remiscence of small-town America This was one of my favorites as kid. Then, sadly, I forgot about it until stumbling across it in the school library. It is once again one of my favorites. Cynics might roll their eyes at this tribute to good ol' days gone by, but I personally appreciate the nostalgia and the house with its subtle face parts is adorable. You feel so bad for the cute little house! It is also an observation at the ...             The Seventeen Traditions41 reviews Ralph Nader Harper, 2007 Important book to contemplate A short book that reflects on society, democracy, and the peace of a good life.             Creeker: A Woman's Journey37 reviews Linda Scott DeRosier University Press of Kentucky, 1999 She Took Me Home I was born in Paintsville (home of Loretta Lynn) and had to move away when I was 4. Reading this book took me back to my Grandma's front porch and the well outside. It reminded me of church outhouses and dinner on the ground. Made me want to throw rocks in the creek off the bridge at Grandma's and walk up to the family graveyard to wonder about my ancestor's lives. If you are from Eastern ...             Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time1291 reviews Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007 Quit reading reviews and read the book All I can say that this is the most inspirational and heart warming story I have ever read. Greg Mortenson is a true hero. Stop reading all of these reviews and read the book!             The Death and Life of Great American Cities64 reviews Jane Jacobs Vintage, 1992 Great read I bought this book as a required reading for school. It was very easy to read and covered many interesting topics. I would recommend this book to anyone that is interested in learning more about the urban environment.             More-With-Less Cookbook (World Community Cookbook)90 reviews Doris Janzen Longacre Herald Press, 2003 More With Less Cookbook (World Community Cookbook) My son and daughter-in-law received a copy of this cookbook at their wedding a few years ago. I've looked it over many times and really wanted a copy. I'm happy to say I just received mine and am ready to try it!             Why Forgive25 reviews Johann Christoph Arnold Orbis Books, 2005 Required reading for the health of your spirit A powerful, emotionally driving book, "Why Forgive" provides a framework of forgiveness that not only defines why it is important to forgive, but also how not forgiving eats at us like a cancer until it kills our happiness and our very essence. With true life stories of amazing acts of forgiveness, the book shows how forgiveness is required before truly moving on to complete healing when you ...             Remember Me (Dear Diary Series #2)33 reviews Cheryl Lanham Berkley, 1996 A book to remember! The first time I read this book I was a sophomore in HS. I'm now a sophomore in college and still re-reading it! This was one of the most unforgettable teen books I've ever read. It made me laugh, cry, and taught me at a young age to not take the simple things in life for granted. The story is about a girl, Leeanne, who gets caught shoplifting and is sentenced three hundred hours of community ...             Am I Blue?: Coming Out from the Silence27 reviews Harpercollins Childrens Books, 1994 Should be Required Reading in All Classrooms! _Am I Blue?_ is a brilliant YA anthology that should be required reading in every classroom! Dealing with homosexuality in teenagers and their parents and friends, these stories will move any reader--gay, straight, questioning, or bisexual. This anthology helps gay kids understand that they are not alone, while shining a light on what it feels like to be homosexual for straight readers. The ...             Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age34 reviews Juana Bordas Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2007 Leading with great spirit! This book reflects the life experience of a woman of color who has shattered many glass ceilings and has paved the way for others to follow. Bordas now beckons us to join her in building the inclusive and multicultural society. Her view of leadership is the missing link. For too long, leadership has been dominated by a white, male orientation. Hooray! Now women and people of color can embrace ...             The Blogging Church28 reviews Brian Bailey, Terry Storch Jossey-Bass, 2007 Instructive and good for all experience levels Well organized and full of information for both the newbie and also a more experienced blogger who wants to deepen their effectiveness (or experiment more). I work with synagogues, and found the approach of blogging for "ministry" can be useful and much more broadly defined than for churches alone. Very easy to read, full of practical examples.             The Children Are Free: Reexamining the Biblical Evidence on Same-sex Relationships31 reviews Rev. Jeff Miner, John Tyler Connoley Jesus Metropolitan Community Church, 2002 Shocking! The most unique quality of this book is the chapter "Finding Affirmation in Scripture." While many authors (including myself) focus on the passages that are often misused to condemn homosexuality, Rev. Jeff Miner and John Tyler Connoley go one step further and examine the often overlooked passages where the Bible speaks of same-sex couples in a positive light. I highly recommend this to anyone ...             Alternatives to Psychiatric Hospitalization: With Annotated Readers Guide24 reviews Harry Gottesfeld Gardner Pr, 1977 Wonderfully insightful. Everyone should have a copy. Professor Emeritus Harry Gottesfeld has done a lot for mental health in the USA and in Europe. His programs have literally helped hundreds of thousands of people. This book is a classic reference and everyone in the field should have a copy.             Simply In Season (World Community Cookbook)27 reviews Mary Beth Lind, Cathleen Hockman-wert Herald Press, 2005 What a treasure! This is my new favorite !!! cookbook. I really wanted a cookbook that would help me use fruits and vegetables that are in season. Out of about 20-30 recipes that I've tried from this cookbook, I've loved all but about 2 of them which is pretty good I think. One of the pluses is that the recipes are generally naturally low in fat and in salt. I would give this cookbook the highest ...             Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Women (Chicken ...31 reviews Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, ... Health Communications, Inc., 1996 For women all around the world..I love it I read this book in 2 days flat!! I love it. Brought back some memories of times in my life... made me cry mostly. Who doesn't love a good cry? I'm on track to improving my personal development and have since changed my reading material to awe-inspiring stuff. I encourage all women ages 21-100+ to read this book.             Solo: Women Singer-Songwriters in Their Own Words32 reviews Delta, 1998 Solo com) from Atlanta, Georgia November 14, 1998 Dear Emma and Marc, Solo is awesome, the images and narrative are both soulful and powerful. As a practicing artist I'm attracted to the imagery in your book. The photographs have a cinematic quality to them, in particular the series of photo's of Holly Palmer. When I look at the images in your book I feel spirit and emotion of the people ...              search for books alternatives, american, annotated, biblical, blogging, business, children, community, cookbook, evidence, extraordinary, hospitality, hospitalization, israelis, leadership, more-with-less, multicultural, ordinary, psychiatric, reexamining, rekindle, relationships, remember, same-sex, seventeen, singer-songwriters, songwriters, stories, traditions, transforming books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen electronics: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Dual-Core Processor, 2.66 GHZ, 4M L2 Cache, 1333MHz ... home  impressum - about us