books about: society     books:       Wall and Piece53 reviews Banksy Random House UK, 2007 Great Book for any graffiti enthusiast! You have to check out this book if you can appreciate the art that is graffiti. Banksy also inspires you with his political satire.             Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust367 reviews Immaculee Ilibagiza Hay House, 2007 Left to Tell Left to Tell is a powerful story of one womens tragedies and survival experienced during the Genocide in Rwanda. This book brought tears and joy to my heart; it inspired me to know that through any horrible and life threatening experience a belief and faith in God will transcend all atrocities man will commit. It is also about how forgiveness can calm and soothe the soul so life can move on with ...             Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills66 reviews Mountaineers (Society) Mountaineers Books, 1997 A truly comprehensive book. This book pretty much covers everything you need to know about mountaineering. It does so in an easy to read, concise style. It really stresses the philosophy of being an educated and environmentally aware mountaineer. The illustrations are also great...very clear and informative. You won't be disappointed with this book. Here's the Table of Contents: Part I (Outdoor Fundamentals) (1) ...             The Law90 reviews Frederic Bastiat www.bnpublishing.com, 2007 The Law Bastiat's Law is one of the most important documents you could ever read. It is the basis for the philosophy of liberty, and without adherence to these ideals liberty cannot last. This should be required reading in school, but once you read what this french philosopher had to say you may start to understand why those who tax us cannot afford to have too many people read this book.             Seven pillars of wisdom,: A triumph52 reviews T. E Lawrence World Books; The Reprint Society, 1939 The Hejaz War The Hejaz War of 1917 was written by Colonel T.E. Lawrence at the Paris peace talks in 1920 -21. Lawrence understood the Arabs thay did not conquer territory but they brought the Arab tribes together to conquer the Ottoman Turkish Army whom they considered poor soldiers. The Hejaz is the Red Sea coast parallel to the extinct lava fields of the 3,000m high Hejaz mountains. The Hejaz railway, ...             Healing Society: A Prescription for Global Enlightenment (Walsch Book)81 reviews Seung Heun Lee Hampton Roads Publishing Company, 2000 Healing Society Dr. Seung Heun Lee wrote Healing Society: A Prescription for Global Enlightenment because he wanted "to call upon the world to embark on an Enlightenment Revolution" and "to let everyone know of their own right to enlightenment." Dr. Lee has written sixteen previous books and lectures extensively. He also founded "Dahn Hak Movement," which is designed to help in spiritual awakening, and helped ...             Katherine252 reviews Anya Seton Reprint Society, 1956 Favorite Book This is one of my favorite books of all time. This was the book that got be hooked on historical fiction, and although the cover (imo) does the book an injustice (making the novel look old and boring), this is a wonderful read. Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt are flesh-and-blood characters, leaping off the page to bring you along in a 14th century adventure. If you have any interest in ...             Psychiana88 reviews Keith C Petersen Latah County Historical Society, 1991 the best children's book EVER !!! How The Grinch Stole Christmas is a classic tale about greed, materialism, and the kindness of man for his fellow man all wrapped up in one great big package! The illustrations are wonderful and the rhyming text impresses me. This is a story by Dr. Seuss that is so popular it was made into a Christmastime TV special; and it deserves every bit of recognition that it gets. (Note: this story is ...             Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul: Stories About Pets as Teachers, Healers, Heroes and Friends90 reviews, ... HCI, 1998 Warm and fuzzy Most of the series of 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' has the kind of warm and fuzzy story that many find endearing and sweet. They are not 'deep' most of the time, but do point to things beyond themselves; for my own use, I often find sermon illustrations and stories within the pages of volumes of Chicken Soup -- as chaplain at a retirement centre, many of the stories help people to recall happier ...             Nutrition and physical degeneration55 reviews Weston A Price P.B. Hoeber, 1939 The Most Important Book I've Ever Read Modern nutrition research is a mess. As a scientist who's interested in health research, I find the field to be amazingly full of bias and unscientific thinking. It's driven more by popular consensus than logic. "Nutrition and Physical Degeneration" slices through modern nutrition BS with devastatingly simple logic: Price found the healthiest cultures in the world, and recorded what they ...             Domestic Abuse: Our Stories35 reviews M. Webb Publish America, 2004 Happy with my purchase Great book Great stories Great research Great author             The weight of glory (Little books on religion)38 reviews C. S Lewis Society for promoting Christian knowledge, 1942 Great Reading There is a jacket blurb on The Weight of Glory from John Updike, who comments on both the comfort and pleasure afforded by Lewis. Neither should be underestimated. This is great devotional writing but it is also great writing, writing that is typified by Lewis' ability to deal with the weightiest of matters with a light touch. It is a truism that our faith is reinforced whenever we see it ...             Out Of The Dark The Story of Mary Ellen Wilson35 reviews Eric A. Shelman Dolphin Moon Publishing, 1999 A must read for social workers Review of Out of the Darkness: The Story of Mary Ellen Wilson by Eric A. Shelman and Stephen Lazoritz, M.D. Dolphin Moon Publishing, 2003 I chose to review this book because it explains the job of a social worker in the early days of the profession. The book appealed to me as an author and advocate. Set in New York City immediately after the Civil War, this book offers a powerful story in a ...             With Fire and Sword (The Trilogy, Book I)47 reviews Henryk Sienkiewicz Copernicus Society of America / Hippocrene Books, 1991 A great book, but the translation could be better I've read Kuniczak's translation of the Trilogy and greatly enjoyed it. It was my introduction to Seinkiewicz. However, while reading it, it seemed somehow incoherent, like something was missing. It also seemed impossible that the companions of Zagloba would be so credulous of his boasting. I went and found a copy of the 1890 translation of the Trilogy by Jeremiah Curtin. What a difference! ...             American Horticultural Society Plant Propagation: The Fully Illustrated Plant-by-Plant Manual of Practical ...35 reviews Alan Toogood DK ADULT, 1999 American Horticultural Society Plant Propagation: The Fully Illustrated Plant-by-Plant Manual of Practical Techniques Beautiful color photos and illustrations, sturdy binding and slick paper, expert practical advice, with readily understood and easily adapted procedures for the whole range of plant species. Complements their other larger book on plants.             The Negative (The New Ansel Adams Photography Series, Book 2)35 reviews Ansel Adams, Robert Baker New York Graphic Society, 1968 An excellent technical reference Concisely written in Adams' own scholarly style, "The Negative" is a valuable resource for photographers learning the foundation of technically correct (as opposed to generally good) base exposure in a variety of scenes, both pedestrian and those that are more conflicting. One must, however, consider that more than 4 decades have passed since the techniques were founded and the technology ...             Sunflower, The: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness39 reviews Simon Wiesenthal Schocken, 1997 The Sunflower, Pain and Forgiveness, Past and Present Summoned to the bedside of a dying Nazi who had willingly participated in the systematic annihilation of Europe's Jews, concentration camp inmate Simon Wiesenthal found himself the captive, solitary witness to this 21-year-old SS man's confession of responsibility for committing acts of unspeakable cruelty. Kurt had asked a nurse to bring him a Jew (any Jew would do); quite by chance the nurse ...             Front Porch Tales: Warm Hearted Stories of Family, Faith, Laughter and Love39 reviews Philip Gulley HarperOne, 2007 Great choice I purchase this book for my elderly parents and listened to them read every night until completed. They thoroughly enjoyed the book and the large-print edition is a bonus.             The story of art,44 reviews E. H Gombrich Phaidon Publishers; distributed by New York Graphic Society Publishers, 1964 The story of art This is a beautiful book with comprehensive text. It is written in common English that anyone should understand. I already have a copy I received as a gift and bought this copy for my grandaughter who will enter college this year to study Art History.             Lost and Found: Dogs, Cats, and Everyday Heroes at a Country Animal Shelter39 reviews Elizabeth Hess Harcourt, 1998 Required reading for all current and wannabe pet owners Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. I'm among those who do know what kind of responsibility it takes to own a dog. I'm the happy 'Mom' of 2 terriers, one of which is a rescue dog. It is true about rescued animals - they know they've been given another chance and will give you their love many times over. 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