books about: descent     books:       Hikaru No Go 1: Descent of the Go Master (Hikaru No Go)12 reviews Yumi Hotta Topeka Bindery, 2004 A great stratigic manga! Yeah! I've seen the whole anime series (in chinese) already, and believe me it's really good! The end is sort of a "you choose" type of ending, so... you get my point. Hikaru no go is a great manga promoting the ancient chinese/japanese game go. The object of the game is use black and white pieces and occupy most of the board. You can "eat" sections of your opponent's part by totally ...             Descent: The Heroic Discovery of the Abyss9 reviews Brad Matsen Pantheon, 2005 Into the deep Rebeccasreads highly recommends DESCENT by BRAD MATSEN as a fascinating time capsule of the early beginnings of oceanographic exploration, as well as a detailed narrative of scientific vision & determination set against the 20th century era of great wealth & discovery. An absorbing recreation of the life & times of Barton & Beebe, their Bathysphere & what they survived & discovered as they ...             Halfbreed: The Remarkable True Story Of George Bent - Caught Between The Worlds Of The Indian And The White ...12 reviews David Fridtjof Halaas, Andrew E. Masich Da Capo Press, 2004 A Unique and Important Life George Bent was truly one-of-a-kind. Born the son of a wealthy and prominent White trader and a beautiful Cheyenne woman in 1843, he was raised half-White and half-Cheyenne. He was educated in the White man's world and served in the Confederate Army, but became a Cheyenne warrior when his tribe went to war with the United States, participating in 27 war parties. He later worked as an ...             Death in Slow Motion : My Mother's Descent into Alzheimer's35 reviews Eleanor Cooney Amazon Remainders Account, 2003 death in slow motion While I have never directly gone through caring for a patient with alzheimer's disease, as a nurse I have cared for many such patients and had contact with their families. This account by the daughter of writer Mary Durant strips bare not only what the disease can do to a vibrant, intelligent person, but the effect it has on the psche of all family involved in the care of the alzheimer's victim. ...             Lightningbolt9 reviews Hyemeyohsts Storm Ballantine Books, 1994 More than a tale - a beginning This is a book about more than the guru-guided personal search for self-understanding of a half-breed, more than a remarkably profound exposé of the life-philosophy (not religion) of the native american peoples. More even than a confirmation of the inner validity of other ancient systems of thought and knowledge to be found in other parts of the world, for example in Scandinavia. This book is ...             Descent: Stealing Thunder16 reviews Peter Telep Eos, 1999 AUTHOR PETER TELEP IS GREAT ! Author Peter Telep made me more of a Descent Fan. By reading the Descent: Stealing Thunder I got more involved with the characters and the story line. Peter gives clear understanding in the world of Descent.             Descent (Book 1)40 reviews Peter Telep, Interplay Prod Avon, 1999 One of the BEST books I have ever read! Peter Telep does a great job portraying detail in this book. The characters are believable, there are many very suspenseful parts in the book, it never gets tedious or boring, and the overall plot, though based on a game, stands alone as one of the best I have ever read. I highly recommend this book to any and all who enjoy thrilling science fiction. It's also good for all the DescentHeads out ...             Rapid Descent : Disaster in Boston Harbor19 reviews J. P. Polidoro Longtail Publishing, 2000 A Real Page Turner Jack Polidoro has a writing style that will keep you turning the pages. This book is a fast read. The plot is exciting and moves. Jack has a way of making the tale come alive in your head. This book should be made into one of those disaster movies starring George Kennedy. It would be a knock-out! Jack included a generous helping of juicy sex too.             A Descent Into Hell: The True Story of an Altar Boy, a Cheerleader, and a Twisted Texas Murder24 reviews Kathryn Casey Harper, 2008 Great True Crime Writing My true crime reading habit started years ago with classics such as In Cold Blood by Truman Capote, and Helter Selter, by Vincent Bugliosi. Much as I would like to quit the habit, books such as A Descent into Hell keep me turning the pages. I offest the subject matter with spiritual memoir reading and angel oracle decks. Be forewarned, this case is graphic and horrible but Casey has a way of ...             On the Edge of Nowhere20 reviews James Huntington Epicenter Press, 2002 Alakan Sized Life! What a great read! Awe Inspiring, Alaskan all the way. Does not get more raw than that! I grew up in the bush hearing tales of the good old days. This is a story worth every word.             Only a Few Bones: A True Account of the Rolling Fork Tragedy & Its Aftermath9 reviews John Philip Colletta Direct Descent, 2000 The Best Way to Learn How To Write a Gripping Family Story I've been fortunate to hear Dr. Colletta speak at several genealogy conferences. He is a master at gleaning facts from newspapers, family tales, and other sources to illustrate his family stories, and this story of trying to find the truth behind a family tragedy taught me so much about putting together a readable family book. I never even thought to look at weather reports to see what was ...             Gods and Heroes of Ancient Greece: An Illustrated Wallchart Showing the Legends, Descent and Relationships of ...6 reviews Robert A. Brooks University of North Carolina Press, 1995 A Great Reference Book! And Fun To read and Look at! This book is simple to read and fun! If you need Greek Myths for refrence, this is the book! It is one of the best. It is also a book for all ages. My two sons thought the book was great! And so do I! From a big Fan of Amazon, Jeanie L.             Strange empire (Swan)5 reviews Joseph Kinsey Howard Swan, 1965 A well researched history of my ancestry. First I would like to thank Amazon for making this fine book so easy to obtain. There are countless thousands of descendants of these, strong, courageous people that now live throughout the world. my son among them, being on a temporary assigment in Turkey. Many thousands more know little of the history of our people. This book should have a particular appeal to these folk. Perhaps by the ...             Bowman's Store: A Journey to Myself4 reviews Joseph Bruchac Topeka Bindery, 2001 A moving account of one man's recovery of his heritage. Joseph Bruchac lived through a childhood few would envy. His parents used him as a weapon in their own endless battle. However, he lived with his warm and loving grandparents, and this story retells his life with them. His grandfather, the "Bowman" who owned the store, claimed to be "French Canadian" to his Indian-hating neighbors. Forced to hide his heritage, Bowman still taught his grandson ...             Living Jonathan's Life: A Doctor's Descent Into Darkness & Addiction5 reviews HCI, 2008 A great portal into the nature of addiction Dr. Davis's book gives an intimate and insightful perspective on addiction and its effects not only on the addicted, but on the family. By telling his story honestly and without any flair, Dr. Davis shows us that even the best of us can become victim of addiction, and despite the horrible nature of the disease, that there is hope. As a medical student, it is a jarring view of a problem that we ...             Descent to the Goddess (Studies in Jungian Psychology)8 reviews Sylvia Brinton Perera Inner City Books, 1981 The Deep and True Feminine As an astrologer, Jungian and VisionCoach, I often recommend this book to my clients as a healing journey. It is probably necessary to have a little Jungian and mythological background to enjoy this particular approach to the universal truth of the female. The style is elevated and uses language familiar to Jungian analysts. You cannot imagine what you will find in this book, though -- it is so ...             Killing Time with Strangers (Sun Tracks, V. 45)5 reviews W. S. Penn University of Arizona Press, 2005 My Personal Favorite I was impressed by W.S. Penn's Killing Time with Strangers. I thought the author was witty, intellegent, and understanding. The characters in the book were well developed, as was the plot of the story. I would be forced to disagree with anyone who rated this book less than a 5, for I have not only bought this book for myself, but also for my friends and family as gifts. This book has everything, ...             Heart of War: A Descent into Darkness4 reviews Hal R Weidner iUniverse, Inc., 2008 Excitement together with wisdom AND well researched - what a breath of fresh air! This was the best read I've had in years. It has the sustaining page-turning interest of the contemporary pot boilers together with the thoughtful and well-researched depth of a classic novel. Weidner knows sailing, both on water and in life.             Plantagenet Ancestry: A Study In Colonial And Medieval Families (Royal Ancestry) (Royal Ancestry)4 reviews Douglas Richardson; Kimball G. Everingham Genealogical Publishing Company, 2004 Most authoritative secondary work I've seen . . . Even though I do not, to my knowledge, have a single drop of royal blood in my veins, I have a longstanding interest in peerage genealogy -- if only because the earliest surviving records concern the lineages of European society's movers and shakers, not the yeoman farmers and small tradesmen whose genes I carry. Richardson is well known and widely respected in this field, having published ...             Descent4 reviews Donald R. Avoy Outskirts Press, 2004 Terrific Read / Great Informaion Dr. Avoy has written a terrific book - the story is moving, engaging and ultimately tragic. The characters are interesting, articulate and uniquely intelligent. And there's another unusual hook to this book: it's about drug use and full of information about the physiology, biochemistry and politics of addiction. Just fascinating. 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