5 comments about Attack of the Prehistoric Pokemon (Pokemon Chapter Book #3).

1. I thought that it was a really great book. I like how Jigglypuff sings everyone to sleep. I think Charizard is really cool. It's too bad that he never will obey Ash.



2. It was a great book. I liked it because I liked the part when Ash, Misty, Brock, and Pikachu were aboard the SS Ann, and Team Rocket's boss put people in the ship to take other's Pokemon.



3. Cool, Tracy. This 3rd adventure leads Ash, his friends and hisPokemon to a prehistoric Pokemon. This book will make Pokemon HISTORY!



4. This story is about where Ash,Misty,Brock and of course,the very cute pikachu encountered prehistoric pokemon.They fell in a cave that Team Rocket dug.Sometimes Ash gets a pokemon,sometimes not, but he does in this one!You know the charmander that evolved,well it evolved again into charizard!I think it's great!



5. Ash, Misty, Brock and Pickachu go on a Pokemon fossil dig/ Things get explosive when Team Rocket accidentaly wakes up some crank, ancient Pokemon!

3 comments about Chinese Porcelain: Art, Elegance, and Appreciation (Art of China) (Arts of China).

1. A beautiful and informative book for the library of the connoiseur of Chinese Porcelain.



2. A very interesting book. Only drawback for me was that I was hoping to get greater information on actual marks of chinese pottery.



3. Kelun Chen has provided a wonderful essay and overview on Chinese ceramics in this rather tiny volume. The best thing about the book how it demonstrates ways to think about China and its porcelain products from antiquity through the end of the Qing (Ching) Dynasty in 1911. One learns to think of porcelain secondarily in terms of period, but primarily in terms of kiln sites, clay, glaze and color. This is much the opposite of the beginner's or American antiquarian's (my own) typical tendency. The brief 80-page text is rich with details and insights, many of which are sparsley but adequately illustrated in the accompanying photographs in color and black & white. A book such as this must be evaluated (and "starred") in terms of what it intends to be: in this case a thoughtful overview in limited space, not a reference text. There are no indices of markings or summary observations, and the photographs occur with widely varying proximity to the related text, which fails to indicate the illustration under discussion. It takes only modest effort to find them. But the book still delivers an intelligent and thoughtful discussion that a person can go back to and refer to over time, while studying more advanced, ambitious and comprehensive works. A real bargain, and not necessarily a beginner's book. It will stay in my library on ceramics. For a tiny volume, it is really a five star work, and rated at four here only because of the limitations of space provided by the publication series.

1 comments about Eisenhower - Anthony: Dollars (Official Whitman Coin Folder).

1. Whitman Coin Folders, the industry standard in coin housing, offers another solid coin folder designed to house Eisenhower Dollars from 1971-1978 and Susan B. Anthony Dollars from 1979-1981. Be warned, that the book does not include the latest information on the 1999 release of the Anthony dollars, however, there is space in the book to write them in.

5 comments about Erte's Fashion Designs.

1. With this book you get a glimpse into the master's mind at the birth of Art Deco and beyond. Erte's designs flourished in the mid-20's, when the Deco age was new, but you can still sense a taste for the noveau and baroque ages in his art and gorgeous designs. Erte was a pioneer artist untill his death and anyone seeking to learn true fashion design will benefit from the vision of Erte.



2. One of the best! Truly unusual designs for creative figurative art dolls. Highly recommended.



3. These designs may not always be emblematic of actual clothing in the 1920's, but they represent some of the most innovative, dramatic, and stylish stuff from the era, and remain inspirational to this day. The book features a few of his more ordinary designs, but also includes "Harper's Bazar" covers, theatrical designs, and some amazing haute couture. While there are no pictures of extant costumes, this book of illustrations, quite a few in color, is beautiful, stylish, and motivating.



4. This is a lovely little book that includes many georgeous fashion illustrations in the art deco style. An excellent book for the art deco enthusiast, or those those looking for new design ideas.



5. I love art and am always on the look out for great art books. Erte is a favorite artist of mine and when I found this inexpensive book, I jumped at it! Plenty of pictures, mostly black and white, and less fluff! Too many art books fill entire pages with well known images. This book is the opposite and has tons of great illustrations from Erte. For the price, who can complain? I would recommend this book to anyone who loves the 20's, studies fashion, and/or enjoys art.

2 comments about Winchester Pocket Guide: Identification & Pricing for 50 Collectible Rifles and Shotguns.

1. To anyone who collects rifles and shotguns, this guide is very useful. Aside from the wealth of knowledge it offers, the size is great - allowing you to carry it with you when you need to reference something!!



2. I found the information inaccurate (production dates for Mdl 71 for instance) and incomplete. I can get more accurate info online. However, the book does make a fine pad for vise jaws in my shop.

2 comments about Teaching the Elephant to Dance: The Manager's Guide to Empowering Change.

1. For a business/management book, it was an enjoyable read... Creative and offered solution ideas, as well as thinking/planning points. It used the typical examples that I found in most managment books, but it was balanced with focused ideas.
   
   Definately recommend it!



2. My boss shared her copy with me last year and I wanted to have my own for my library. This fit the bill and I've already loaned it out to a friend!

No comments about Kennedy Half Dollars Folder 1986-2003 (Official Whitman Coin Folder).

1 comments about Lincoln Cents Folder #1, 1909-1940.

1. The nice, lock-in feature prevents your coins from falling out of the folder, while holding them in a nice layout. The only drawback is you cannot see the reverse of the coins when they're in the folder.

5 comments about The Bondage Breaker: Overcoming Negative Thoughts, Irrational Feelings, Habitual Sins.

1. There are some who think ALL of this is a figment of our own imagination. I would, too, if I didn't actually experience such of life's oddities as these. I don't see myself ever being able to convince Hank Hanegraaff that such experiences don't exist, but I certainly can vouch for and believe in the realities of my own personal experiences.
   
   Consequently, the problems he's trying to solve in this book are very real and very relevant to many many people who will not be understood by a vast majority of people today.
   
   I do feel, though, that he's building a ministry around extra-biblical teachings, and that's shaky at best and potentially harmful.
   
   Here's an example of one of his assertions: You cannot communicate with demons through your thoughts; you have to speak out loud for demons to hear you.
   
   Well, that's an interesting assertion, and maybe it's true. But I've found lots of evidences to the contrary. He seems so convinced that it's true that part of his truth encounter procedures are based on that assertion. Again, the Bible doesn't say one way or another, but I found his degree of certainty on this to be slightly troubling. Somebody at his ministry did send me some literature on the reasons why it was thought that people cannot communicate with spirits through just thoughts, and while I still don't agree, I don't think this is a deal breaker, as in I won't denounce his ministry simply on the basis of some controversial topics that could go either way. My real concern is that he may end up doing more of the same with things that the Bible does not teach although here I don't have any specific evidence to say he's doing such a thing. For all I know, he may not be.
   
   However, I will say that I very much appreciated his book and his ministry as I was going through my problems with harmful spiritual experiences. His assertion that these spiritual encounters are truth encounters rather than power struggles really hit it on the nail for me. That part is very Biblical, although trying it in real life may not always get you the results you expect because the Bible does not tell us all there is to know about demonic encounters.
   
   For instance, if you're having a debate with a friend, you can't always expect that spouting a particular fact will have its intended result, that is, to force your friend to say, "touche." The truth is important, but so is the context. In my experience, telling a demon to go away in the name of Jesus is a mixed bag. I don't even know whether that's our duty to do all the time. Even Paul used that authority sparingly.
   
   All I know concerning how one should "be" around these spirits is to first humble yourself and submit to God. Go to him for help. And then resist these spirits, not trying to hold down a conversation with them. There's no need to shout, yell, make a show of power. Dr. Anderson is right about that. The authority to command another free-willed entity stems from your identity and your standing (your authority to say such things). I suppose in this context, resisting is really to do what God wants me to do, and if I know what the devil is trying to do, do the exact opposite of what he wants me to do. But this is more tricky than saying a few lines. It's more in knowing who you are and what rights you have to think and act the way you want to because of the freedom given to you by God.
   
   So with this book, you'll really need to scrutinize a lot of his assertions because they may just be plain wrong from a factual sense. But I thank him because his insight helped me get through a very tough time in my life, and the concept of demonic encounters as truth encounters where knowing the truth and living it was the remedy was a lifesaver, at least in my particular case.
   
   Would I recommend this book? Yes, but be like the Bereans in the book of Acts chapter 17, and really scrutinize what's being said in light of scripture, but also realize that there are ways to interpret his assertions to make his points seem ridiculous and there is a way to interpret what he's saying so that you get a sense of what he's really trying to say.



2. Neil Anderson is the author of several books related to spiritual warfare, Victory Over the Darkness and Bondage Breaker being the foundational works. Te continuing presence of his works on Christian Bookstore shelves is any indicator, Anderson's popularity has not waned significantly since 1990 when VOD was published. There is much to commend Anderson's writings, but underlying these are several flawed principles.
   
   Anderson generally avoids the most sensationalistic attributes of the deliverance movement by stressing truth over power encounters: He recognizes that Satan's power is (mostly) in deception. He puts emphasis on personal responsibility for sin. He focuses on Christ's work in the believer's life as our source of strength. He attempts to derive his theology from the teaching epistles rather than historical gospel stories. He also stresses the importance of forgiveness in a believer's life. There is also a lot of good theology and practical wisdom throughout.
   
   It is precisely all these good points that make it so difficult to notice the occasional error. When all of those errors add up, they lead to big problems. As one author has stated, it is like steak laced with arsenic. It tastes the same, looks the same, smells the same - and it's mostly steak. But that little bit of poison is enough. There are several problematic teachings that under gird Anderson's teachings such as: A faulty view of human nature regarding the flesh, the "old man," the "new man," and the spirit. Acceptance of pop psychology's view of self-identity. An unhealthy emphasis on demonic activity. Confusion of spiritual warfare and demonic possession. The belief that Christians can be demonized (essentially synonymous with possession). Acceptance of a widespread satanic network, territorial spirits, sex demons, generational curses, etc. Ritualistic methods of avoiding spiritual problems. A misrepresentation of Scriptural passages to support these teachings.
   
   The biggest problem with these errors is that they not only lead to false conclusions, but tend to counteract the good teachings of Anderson as well. This sometimes has the appearance of "balance" but only when one ignores the obvious implications of Anderson's total teaching. For example, Anderson's emphasis on personal responsibility is abdicated by his insistence that Christians can reach a point where they lose control over their actions to demons that take over their lives because of past sins.
   
   Anderson's problematic view on human nature, faulty view of sanctification, unhealthy focus on the demonic in the life of a believer, his view on what constitutes occult involvement, his uncritical acceptance of urban legends and subjective experiences to validate his claims, his poor handling of the Scriptural text in several areas, his misunderstanding of the authority of both Satan and man, his fusing of two different concepts regarding demonic influence, and the other problems listed here lead this author to the conclusion that Anderson's writings, while full of truth, contain enough error that they should not be trusted for good theology.



3. Neil T. Anderson is truly a man filled with the Spirit of God as he reveals in his personality and experiances how the Word of God has challenged and changed him. The words are easy to understand and will change your life forever as the Word of God always does.



4. This book should come with every Bible you purchase. I have read the printed version several times and purchased the audio version so I could process it more deeply. I listen to it in the car every week!



5. I can not believe the comments here. I have seen several people go through the steps to freedom, claim victory through the cross over their past sins and become completely different Christians empowered in Christ. Do each of you really believe a Christian is suddenly freed from all their past every time at the moment of salvation? That is not always what happens. There are a LOT of people who do not know how to take victory over those things. They do not know how to lay those things at the cross as much as they want to. YES, demons can influence Christians. Jesus himself spoke directly to Satan, with Satan trying to put things in His mind and Jesus is God. How much more does Satan try such with us? If you are a Christian, you are in a spiritual battle. Even if you don't know it, you are. I am very excited to get into his books and go through the steps of freedom and see what God will clean out of my life to make me a more effective Christian. I have experienced demons leaving a person after renouncing these things. There are demons out there whether you want to believe it or not. They do influence you whether you want to believe it or not. If you are not in the fight and you know Christ, you are in it you are just getting pummeled because you don't know it. I am not a Charismatic person. I was raised in a Southern Baptist Church. I am attending a Missionary Church. Neither denomination has in the past been big on recognizing demonic activity or any real spiritual warfare. I have seen what renouncing these demons can do in my own life and I seen what it can do in other's lives. It is NOT "I" focused at all. You need to recognize that, in Christ, when we sin it is not us but our flesh within us. Does that mean we should sin NO. I think you can see that is clearly scriptural.

5 comments about Collectibles Price Guide 2006 (Collectibles Price Guide).

1. Here is a book you will be unable to put down. The pictures are very clear, the information and descriptions are well done, and especially valuable are the reference sources. This book should appeal to many ordinary collectors.



2. I thought Kovels was good but this one is better. nicer pictures and easy to use.



3. This book is so easy to use-- great price guide to take along on your antique hunt. A whole list of consultants in various areas of expertise help with this book. It covers everything from Holday Memorabilia to marbles to posters to sports stuff to sewing stuff to Teddy Bears and Toys. Also great section on the weifd and wonderful. Also great list of clubs, societies and organizatins. Space memorabilia, rock and pop, radios, pez dispensers, glass, costume jewelry, ceramics -- almost everything around your grandma's house or you'll see at a garage sale including early computers, comics, and watches. Great pictures -- of almost everything with nice hints as to how to take a closer look at a Coca Cola clock and collector notes. Good range of prices and also explains when it was made and how tall etc so you don't get confused. That old pair of straberry shaped earings are not junk-- they could be worth $70-$100 if they are by Weiss. Even an iPod poster could be worth up to $120.00 That 1940's PINK perfume bottle could be worth a $1000 or more...buy this book and you could get RICH!



4. not a whole lot of item's. More picture's than anything. A lot of the item's in the book I beleive are way to over priced. Not a good book to take to flea market's or auction's.



5. Judith Miller price guides are simply the best! They have great color pictures and easy to read price guides. There are none better.