Leather Books

I bought this Bible because my mom has the same one. She bought it for the easy-to-read print. The print is much larger that other compact Bibles. I love the look of the leather and the zipper makes it great for towing along with me to and from church. I also enjoy reading the the New Living Translation. It reads very easily. I would recommend this Bible to anyone and would consider buying several to give as gifts.

It is the perfect size and the print is nice and large. It has beautiful colors and is complete with a concordance and 16 pages of maps. The NLT version is a clear easy to understand version. I took it to my church and the other kids liked it also. I would strongly reccomend this great bible. God Bless,

Corbin

it was not the one i thought i was receiving. i was looking for the life aplication bible but ithis one was nice so i kept it to give as a gift. it is pretty.

I am already a convinced reader of the New Living Translation. In my modest opinion the finest and clearest translation available today. Imensely readable, without any obvious compromise to the true meaning, intent and integrity of God's Word.
This high portable and beatifully made personal edition amazed me because of the clarity of the print and font size, no compromise whatsoever. Convenient with its robust zippered case and easy use. If I have any criticism a ribbon marker wouldn't go amiss, but otherwise I would heartily recommend this personal edition of the New Living Translation.
Rev. Brian Allenby - National Director - Christians at Work UK.

At a recent Believer's Convention, Gloria Copeland, who I have most often heard read from the KJV or Amplified Bibles, said that she finds the New Living Translation very illuminating, so on that recommendation, I bought this lovely edition for myself. There is a grace and flow to the words, and it is a superb modern language translation.

This edition is compact (it measures about the height and width of my hand with my fingers slightly apart), but is quite weighty for its size, and the print is excellent, and very readable for a Bible this small; in fact, I read it next to the large print edition in the bookstore, and preferred the paper quality and print of this edition. The words of Jesus are in red, it has a ribbon marker, gold edging, and the 1558 pages listed include a dictionary/concordance, a Where Can I Find It? page, and a 4 page list with book/chapter/verse of the Great Stories of the Bible. Added to this are a presentation page, a Special Memories page, and a Favorite Verses page, as well as an introduction on how the translation was made, and 16 pages of maps.

My edition has its TuTone in cardinal red and "alligator" cream colored bonded leather, with stitching along the seams, and is very attractive as well as durably made. I am really thrilled with my purchase of this Bible.
Translation comparisons for 2 Corinthians 10:13:
NLT: "But we will not boast of authority we do not have. Our goal is to stay within the boundaries of God's plan for us, and this plan includes our working there with you."
KJV: "But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you."
Amplified: "We, on the other hand, will not boast beyond our legitimate province and proper limit, but will keep within the limits (of our commission which) God has allotted us as our measuring line and which reaches and includes even you."

Rare and Wonderful because....

Its is a book that is great for those who read to children as well as for children who can read themselves

The illustarations are not only vivid but they are so well done that as you or the child reads, you pause and see things hidden in the illustrations, be it the number of leaves, their texture, the other animal life, or the flower pots on a porch.

The child gets math from the book, because they or the reader can pause and count leaves, trees, flowers, roly poly, sea life. This means you are taking the time to savor the book and not just get thru the book.

There is science, because the book explains how roly poly is related to crabs and lobsters.

The roly poly is a girl and the human is a boy. So both girls and boys will find the book fun.

And they are both lonely and somewhat bored, so the book encourages each of them to think outside the box and find something fun to do, that doesnt cost money.

The book shows how beautiful and varied the colours are around us outside.
Like on the Who Knew pages, we read of the seven colours a rainbow has and is actually a circle but we only see half of the circle.

Or that Roly Polies act as composting tools because they eat dead or decaying plants. And they roll up into a ball because of a special reason. You have to read the book to find out.

Even I as an adult couldnt put the book down, which means as a Grandma this book will be read over and over and over.

Children are introduced to a tiny insect in this colorful book about roly-polies. The story of friendship is one a child will easily relate to, while learning about gardens and crustaceans.

I like the way the author has the boy gently handle the roly-poly and return her to the garden, thereby teaching a lesson in kindness. Notes at the end of the book give additional facts.

This beautifully illustrated book is a good choice for young readers.

I loved it. Great story. Great colorful illustrations. Great text. And great integration of the text and the illustrations.

I once knew a dog named Ralphina. Now I've read a story about a little garden bug named Ralphina. It's not exactly your garden variety of female names. But it made a good main character for this book.

This book is one that I'm sure kids will like to have read to them. While listening I bet they will thoroughly enjoy the illustrations that help them understand what they are listening to. Also, there are some bug facts included in this kids' book. So the book is educational, too. 5 stars!

PS. This book was both written and illustrated by the same person. Quite talented I must say!

Many, many years ago, my mother first introduced me to the little grayish creatures we called Roly-Polies. I literally spent hours as a little one searching these little creatures out and playing with them. You can imagine my delight when I received this truly remarkable little book for children on the subject of one of my childhood friends.

Ralphina, a Roly-Poly lives in a nice garden with her mother. She is lonely and wants to make friends with the little boy who lives in the house. This is a very simple little story of friendship and at the same time is a wonderful nature lesson for children, and I must admit, adults too. The book is targeted for children from 4 to 8 but with this particular work I should think that the age limit could be expanded somewhat in either direction.

This work has a lot going for it. Not only is the story delightfully sweet, it is well written and completely understandable. The art work is some of the best I have seen in this year's crop of children's books, with bright bold colors that are truly eye catching. You can tell by the quality and detail of the illustrations that the author certainly enjoys what she does, and this shows on every page throughout. The book is absolutely perfect for reading to a group of children as the pictures are bold and go with the text perfectly. They can be easily be seen at a distance. As a matter of fact, like all children's books I review, this one was kid tested. I read it to a kindergarten class (a group of 23 very hardcore literary critics, I can tell you) and to a class of first graders who where even more sophisticated in their reading taste. I received rave reviews from both groups and in fact was asked for a second reading. This one would also make a perfect bed time read, or a read from grandma or grandpa's lap, for that matter.

In addition, the author has been rather sneaky and has actually inserted many wonderful facts about these amazing little critters. The children are actually getting a very good natural history lesson and will come away from the experience much wiser in the ways of nature. I suspect that a lot of parents and teachers will too, even though they might not want to admit it.

So we have a book that teaches the children about friendship, about being ones own self and a story of gentleness and acceptance. We also have a very good biology lesson and the author has also slipped in a neat little lesson about the colors of the rainbow, which not only covers what a rainbow is, but gives a very nice little art lesson as to colors. While the book is 32 pages long, it is the type of story that you can read over and over and over again to your child without getting absolutely glassy eyed and sick of the thing. I noted that each time I went through it that I spied some new detail in the paintings that I had missed before. Really, what more could you want? As an added bonus, I loved the way the little boy was so inquisitive and above all, gentle.

This is a hard covered book and the binding appears to be very good. The pages are of glossy paper. This is type of book that can stand up to rough handling and still be in good enough shape to pass on to the next generation.

I strongly suspect that we will be seeing much more from this author down the road. I do highly recommend this work.

Call this little garden dwelling creature what you will - Roly Poly, Sow Bug, Pill Bug or Potato Bug. Whatever you call them, this book will become a favorite of young boys and girls alike. With fabulous, very colorful illustrations, a charming story of friendship, and a bit of science thrown in, this children's book has it all.

In this beautiful hardbound book, starting from the cute author's greeting on the front jacket dust cover, through the quaint and unique story of new found friendship between a little boy named Alec and Ralphina, the Roly-Poly, to the end of the book which has scientific facts about the Roly-Poly and rainbows, this book is one that my granddaughter begs me to read over and over to her.

The text of the story flows and reads quite effortlessly, the characters are fresh and new, the very colorful illustrations are quite beautiful, and the educational information really engages children which is always a plus.

I plan to read Ralphina, The Roly-Poly this summer to a group of children at our public library along with bringing a jar of these fascinating creatures for the children to see and ask questions about.

This is truly a great and unique book. The material is so fresh and new. It is a cherished book for my granddaughter and no doubt will be to many other children as well...

Happy Reading!

You will be drawn into the facinating short stories about the history of the Kansas City police department interwoven with the early history of Kansas City. A book you cannot put down.

I had the pleasure of knowing Hugh Chase,and grew up reading his newsletters he wrote for the retired members of the KCPD. Hugh had such a god given talent for writing which shows through in this book.He was a very special man and a wonderful story teller!
My father was one of the first officers on the scene when Hugh was injured, they remained friends throughout their lives. We always enjoyed getting letters in the mail from Hugh, because of his way with words.

Great job Michael, he would be so proud of you!

This is the best book I've ever read on the history of Kansas City and its Police Department. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in Kansas City's history. The vignettes in the book are both informative and a reflection of their times. A must read for all travelers to Kansas City.

What a great book! I especially enjoyed Hugh Chase's writing style and knowledge of the history of Kansas City. The photos were of great interest to me. Some of my favorite chapters were "Union Cemetary, Treasure, and Bob Potee." Sure to be a collector's item.

This is the best book I've ever read on the history of Kansas City and its Police Department. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in Kansas City's history. The vignettes in the book are both informative and a reflection of their times. A must read for all travelers to Kansas City.

Hello

I am looking for a new or used version of Time With God.

I do have the paper back and at one time had the leather one. I would appreciate it if you can find me one.

Please let me know if you can do this.

Thanks

Patsy McDonald

It is a bible with the entire New Testament and the related old Testament. It provides different pastors' messages and suggestive questions, which help us to understand the words of God. Also, it stimulates our thoughts and encourages us in a spiritual way. Pastors messages teaches us how to apply the bible in the real life. It is an excellent book especially for young Christian. Personally, I am a busy person, I spend 15 to 45 mins every morning for my quiet time and this bible helps me to get close to God easily. "Prayer and Bible study are important in supplemeting our faith. God reveals himself to us in the Bible, and through prayer we have direct access to him with our problems and question." Pastor Floyd McClung From "Time with God" (p.567)

The reason that I am so pleased with this devotional is because so many other devotionals give you one or two verses of scripture and five paragraphs of devotional thought. "Time with God" gives you about a chapter of new testament reading and selected old testament readings that relate to each other in some way. Then it give you some devotional insight along with some thought provoking questions. It's quick too. I highly recommend it.

Time With God provides the best format for reading the bible - for only 10 minutes per day! Each 2-page reading has a section of New Testament, a section of Old Testament that supports the New Testament reading, an "insight" section to help you understand what you just read, and an action point section to help you reflect and put to use what you just read. This is the book that got me to read the New Testament for the first time - and I'm now on my third reading! I liked it so much, I bought a case of these books to give to my friends and aquaintances that are looking for a straight-forward and structured way to read the bible on a daily basis.

This book was given to me by a friend at a time in my life that was in drastic need of change. What I found on these pages really helped change my life. A peace and joy entered my life that I never experienced before even though I had all the "things" anybody could want. They just weren't enough. This book helped me to understand God's word and have it mean somthing in my life. It helped me to start each day at peace. I have given this book to many people and their life has also been changed.

For many Episcopalians (the American version of official Anglicans), the 1928 version of the Book of Common Prayer is still the most prized worship and liturgical form around. When the 'new' Book of Common Prayer was adopted in 1979 (merely the latest in a lengthening line of Prayer Book revision done by the church in America in the past three hundred years), whole parishes balked (and walked) because of the changes; faithful within the church looked for various means of preserving their beloved version of the BCP - my own church had a '1928 Service' every Wednesday afternoon.

The book is not arranged in as user-friendly a manner as the more recent revision (which itself leaves something to be desired in various ways), but it isn't the ordering that causes such devotion to this text. Despite the fact that much of the 'Shakespearean' language of this liturgy is retained in the Rite I form in the newer BCP, there are key differences that make this book the standard bearer to many conservative and traditional Episcopalians.

Like any BCP version, it has the principle services of the church - Communion, Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, Marriage rite, Funeral rite, the Psalter, the Calendar. It also has rites not included in updates - the churching of women, for example; neither will one find inclusive language in the orders of ordination here, for women were not admitted to the three-fold ordained ranks of bishop, priest and deacon while this book was primary. It also contains the collects, epistles and gospel readings for Sundays and major feast days, omitted as well from the later BCP.

The catechism is vastly changed from this to the 1979 revision - it is worth comparing the two to see how changes have taken place. Similarly, the Articles of Religion which conclude the 1928 BCP are placed under the ambiguous heading of 'Historical Documents' in the later BCP.

Not having been raised on either the 1928 or 1979 Book of Common Prayer, I feel somewhat objective about seeing the merits and shortcomings of each version; however, some who see value or shortcomings in either one are reflecting a more general feeling about the church in general - rare is the person who opposes women's ordination who supports the 1979 BCP over the 1928. I have both, side by side on my shelf, together with the Australian Prayer Book, the New Zealand Prayer book, the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, and the 1559 Book of Common Prayer, which shows a grand tradition of diversity and continuity in the Anglican liturgy. The 1928 Book of Common Prayer has a significant place as a strong link between past and present, and is a must-have for students of, and those who generally love, the liturgy.

As a life long Episcopalian I grew up using this prayer book. I didn't realize how much I missed the wonderful use of the English language until my parish used this service again in July 2005. I think all will enjoy its beautiful use of words praising God.

A fine product. Print is easy-to-read size. Covers and binding sturdy. Bookmarks provided are handy. I was pleasantly surprised to be able to find this brand new BCP. Too often one must settle for used or hand-me-down. I use mine daily and I expect it will last for years. Thank you.

The 1928 BCP served the Episcopal Church well for many years. The style and language found between its covers spoke to the people for whom it was written. That time, however, is past. It is unfortunate that a small (and shrinking) splinter group seeks to stagnate Anglican worship in a long-past tradition...as if man's approach to God has always been and should always be the same. Theology evolves, changes, mutates and grows - it cannot and should not be stopped. Yet at every stage of the journey there have been those who clamor for the old...the Episcopal Church seems especially prone to it. (There's a joke that goes, "How many Episcopalians does it take to screw in a light bulb? Three - one to screw it in, one to say that it was about time for a change and one to complain that the old bulb was better.")

The truly sad part of this fringe group's quixotic mission is how inevitably doomed it is. With the 1979 BCP firmly in place the number of people who even KNOW the previous version is dwindling rapidly. I attended a service at a church that uses the 1928 BCP...all nine members of the congregation really seemed to enjoy the service.

If, however, you are interested in the evolution of liturgy and the history of the Anglican faith in America then this book is an invaluable resource.

As Peter Toon so aptly said in his book, "Knowing God through the Liturgy" of the 1928 BCP, "Liturgy, as written documents, reflects the beliefs of the writers even when they utilize ancient sources. Cranmer and his colleagues were vitally committed to the dogma of the early councils of the Church concerning God, the Holy Trinity, and Jesus CHrist as God Incarnate, One person with two natures, which they believed correctly summarized the basic testimony of the Holy Scripture: thus these dogmas are clearly set forth in and through what they produced". p.106 Despite the negative review of some individuals (e.g. Orear), the fact remains, for the majesty of its style and the biblical character of its subtance, the 1928 BCP remains an excellent source of liturgy as relevant to worshippers today as it was in 1928. This is a gem. . .buy it, pray it, encourage others to do so with you and you cannot help but grow closer to God.

What a read. I'm sure much of his insider knowledge of the comedy profession was held back in the edit, but it's clear that this guy isn't afraid to speak his mind.

It's about time someone in the national comedy spotlight stepped up and knocked the dirt off.

The book is short and to the point, in-your-face, and a must read for anyone who loves nationalism as much as they do a good "hey, baby...mommy loves you" joke.

Cheers.

Let me say this first... This book is brilliant. Now here's the problem...

If you're not prepared for this book, you will miss the point entirely. And most people in America are not ready. Actually, they are ready, they just don't know it. Don Tjernagel covers every base as he runs around the infield of hypocrisy. Religion, sex, travel, sex, celebrities, sex, politics, and just about anything else gets covered in what is an amazingly quick read. It's scary to have an author point out flaws that you never knew you had. - and he does it without ever being judgemental. That's the most amazing thing about the book. Don attacks everyone available without ever throwing a punch. It's almost verbal aikido. No one is safe from the truth, and Don wields it like Excalibur.

Let me say this first... This book is brilliant. Now here's the problem...

If you're not prepared for this book, you will miss the point entirely. And most people in America are not ready. Actually, they are ready, they just don't know it. Don Tjernagel covers every base as he runs around the infield of hypocrisy. Religion, sex, travel, sex, celebrities, sex, politics, and just about anything else gets covered in what is an amazingly quick read. It's scary to have an author point out flaws that you never knew you had. - and he does it without ever being judgemental. That's the most amazing thing about the book. Don attacks everyone available without ever throwing a punch. It's almost verbal aikido. No one is safe from the truth, and Don wields it like Excalibur.

I just spoke with Don Boy (as I call him) on his cell. I'm Joey Scribner and I own "GRINS & GIGGLES COMEDY" www.grinsandgiggles.net

Don is one of the funniest comic on the circuit and he told me that he had a chapter in there about me. He said he was going to send me a copy but he was laughing to hard to embellish about what he wrote. I would venture to say that it's true because as being a fellow professional comic some really crazy crazy stuff happens out there....WOO HOO! I asked him if he wrote about his "MIDGET" experience in Decatur Illinois and he said "no I left that out"..(amagin that)...Now that I hear he wrote a whole chapter about me I just have to say that I would never do anything like that (yea right) heeeeeeeelol....I'm honestly scared to get my copy. But Don is a very funny and talented man.....And really I'm looking forward to reading his book! I just know it's gonna be a riot! One thing about Don is he doesn't pull any punches!

Stand up comedian, Don Tjernagel breaks away from the norm in his book titled, "American Infidel." Tjernagel takes his political commentary and puts it all in one little book. This book is meant to offend, insult, anger and enlighten people. While doing so, he makes them laugh and praise him for being brave enough to tell it all. This book isn't for the light hearted, someone with a weak stomach or easily insulted. The language used could make even a sailor blush, but will easily admired him for his audacity to speak his mind. Tjernagel speaks out his beliefs on controversial subjects such as, First Amendment, flag burning, to bad women and missionaries. He does put his humor aside a few times, to talk seriously about things that sadden him or hurt him, helping to convince his reader that he is, after all a human being. Overall though his nature is crass, crude and offensive but in such a way, that you'll find yourself laughing, without meaning to. Tjernagel doesn't care who he offends or who hates him. In fact he hopes, "soccer moms line up to burn his book." and even encourages bad reviews. Why you may ask? To quote the man himself, "I would much rather be part of even a literary piece of ..., rather then the drunken poet who had his master piece washed in his jeans." Well Don, I hate to disappoint you, but you've gotten a good review out of me, as well as earning my admiration for your audacity

Black Leather by Elizabeth Engstrom is awesome indeed. This writer knows how to wield a pen and a blade.

She tells a fast paced and intriguing story that is sexy, scary, and psychologically twisted. The story also has one surprise after another.
I have locked the book up so it can't get loose.

Read it in the daylight.

What a great read! Taking a long transcontinental flight with down time in two airports, BL made the journey effortless for me. The time flew by in a blink, literally. A well crafted story with rich, gritty atmosphere, each chapter makes you change your mind who the killer is. Wonderful tension, both sexual and psychological. Highly recommend. Enjoy!

Two San Francisco sisters having a similar taste in men find themselves inextricably caught up in a nasty murder in the California desert not far from Los Angeles. One sister is accused and arrested while the other sister serves as her legal counsel. Only when the accused sister's husband tries to help in his wife's defense he comes to believe that the police may have arrested the wrong sister for the crime! To further complicate matters, the sister he suspects has become his lover -- and maybe things should just be left to run their course as is. Black Leather is an artfully written and highly recommended erotic and psychological suspense from first page to last.

Don't read this alone at home with only a candle flickering on the night stand.

This work of fiction will crawl under your skin as Elizabeth takes out her pen and lightly runs it up your back, to send chills spiraling down your spine. Elizabeth Engstrom is at her best with this story of life, death, and the quirks too many of us may have locked away in our closets.

I strongly encourage you to read this work of a master crafter, but please read it during the day, in a full cafe. Trust me, I learned the hard way.

In this dark, sexy suspense thriller Engstrom develops such complex and well-crafted characters that the reader is never absolutely certain of their true motives until the very last. Then it all comes together in a finale that leaves you gasping! Then you'll want to just sit back and have a smoke or something.

I had been using 'Shorter Christian Prayer' for over ten years and I was ready to graduate to something more substantial in my prayer life. As a supplement to 'Shorter Christian Prayer' I had also been using the larger and more complete 'Christian Prayer' to supplement propers for the liturgical seasons such as Advent, Lent, Easter etc.

It helps to realize that this book represents the 'day hours' of the Liturgy of the hours, being the same as the Roman Diurnal which had only the day hours minus Matins.

The hours in this one volume edition are Morning and Evening Prayer (Lauds and Vespers) which are the two 'hinges' of the entire office, Midday prayer and Compline, these with the complete seasonal and sanctoral cycles.

While it does have the psalms and Readings for the Office of Readings (77 patristic readings), its best to reserve them for the high holy days - Christmas, Easter, Epiphany, solemnities througout the year. That's how I handle them as vigils.

In reading the previous reviews, I won't repeat what has already been said. The pages use bible paper and the book fits nicely in the hand. The zipper is a nice addition.

I look forward to the next revised edition which will be several years hence. The translations will be more faithful to the original Latin and the collects will mirror the newly translated texts of the Mass. The Grail edition of the psalms will also be re-done to make it closer to the original Latin.

In the meantime, this leather bound edition of Christian Prayer is a worthy tool to pray with.

Overall, I'd say that the institution of Liturgy of the Hours in my prayer life has made a wonderful difference. I was a previous skeptic of using pre-written, regimented prayers, but this is not only beautiful and thorough, but one can (and should) meditate on the words spoken/chanted to try to achieve the full benefit of the prayers. Also, there is value in the regularity of prayer which this form encourages. I also feel aware that when I pray LoH, even seemingly by myself, I am joining countless others who are saying the same prayers, in whichever language, across the planet. In general, one does as much as they can, according to their ability. I recommend starting slowly, such as with regular night prayer and perhaps an abbreviated morning prayer (for example, using only one psalm). You have to give yourself some time to learn how to do it with trial-and-error--figuring out the system is not so easy at first. The St.Joseph guide (which came with this edition) helps. A guide (try the rosaryshop one mentioned in the other reviews, also there is a section on "ordinary" prayer in the book itself) is indispensible, especially when starting. It's also helpful to ask others for help--if your go-to laypeople aren't knowledgeable, your priest should definitely be.

Regarding this particular edition, I have found the zipped up leather format very hardy in my bag which I take to work (i.e, takes a beating). The pages, though thin, are high quality. I wouldn't mind if there was another ribbon or two. There is a lot of flipping that needs to be done with this. If one is starting and wants less flipping, I would recommend the Pauline sisters' version (called Christian Prayer: Liturgy of the Hours--not on amazon but only thecatholiccompany dot com website) for ease and thoroughness; however, this edition doesn't have the music for hymns).

Overall, I'm glad I've started praying the Liturgy of the Hours and would recommend it to anyone trying to deepen their prayer life. This is a strong edition, high quality and very portable. Well worth the thirty bucks.

The quality of the pages, and the feel of the leather, combine to enhance the experience of praying with depth and feeling. I have used both the one-book Christian Prayer Book and four-book Liturgy of the Hours in vinyl for many years, all of which now need tape to keep the pages together. I still use the four-book Liturgy for the Office of Readings, but I use the leather bound Liturgy for the Morning and Evening Hours. This was a very worthwhile purchase for me.

I was interested in praying the Liturgy of the Hours, and this book has been exactly what I needed. It took me a week or two to understand how to do it (the Discovering Prayer PDF at prayer.rosaryshop.com was really helpful), but now I've been doing it for a couple of months and it has been wonderful. I'm glad I got this book instead of the larger four-volume set since it's more portable.

This volume of Christian Prayer is wonderful for personal recitation, and very well-organized. It not only includes the 4-week cycles for Morning and Evening Prayer, but also includes selections of midmorning, midday, midafternoon and night prayer. Another good resource is the selection of readings for Advent, Lent, and Eastertime. Great for those who are not yet ready to invest in the 4-volume set, but wish to take some part in the daily Liturgy. Best tip is to take it one day at a time. Start with either morning or evening prayer, and build from there. If ever you get lost on what to do, go to the Ordinary- it is your guide. Also, the St. Joseph's Guide which is included is very helpful. Only disappointment was that it was not made of genuine leather- but it has held up very well and remains in great condition. Highly recommended to laymen and religious alike.

Spanish Bible: Reina-Valera

Extremely useful for comparing meaning from another language.

I purchased the Bible for handout at the local prison. I, myself, do not speak or read Spanish but those who received the Bibles were happy with them. It allows them to join in with the Bible study.

It was perfect. One of my co-workers mentioned she'd like a spanish bible and was soo please when she received it. I'm so glad I was able to find it so easily and inexpensively.

This is an awesome Bible! I sent it to an inmate in jail and he was so happy! Now he is able to participate in Bible studies and Church. What a blessing!

Read the Bible everyday for incredible heroes (JESUS, SAMSON, MOSES, KING DAVID), incredible miracles (parting of the Red Sea, creation of the earth, the resurrection) and powerful testimonies (from the disciples, Lazarus, those who were once blind). Start off with the PSALMS and PROVERBS, then go to the New Testament and finally the Old Testament. GOD BLESS YOU!!!

This wonderful book is much more than a collection of hunting and fishing stories. The author has the rare ability to take his readers with him on both his physical adventures and his philisophical journeys. These journeys delve into the heart and soul of a particular location.

The stories told here take us from familiar ground to the far corners of the planet. Each account includes well-researched observations on the local natural and cultural histories. McIntyre's interpretations of wilderness values and hunting ethics are thought-provoking and profound.

I highly recommend this book to everyone, even those who have no interest in hunting or fishing. If you enjoy visiting truly wild places, or are simply grateful that such wild places and wild beasts still exist, this book will provide much satisfaction.

Tom McIntyre is one of the last great storytellers. His gift with a pen places the reader right in the middle of all the action. The subject matter within the pages of this book is broad. It ranges from an account of a fantastic woodcock hunt in Ireland to the pursuit of the most dangerous African cape buffalo but never once will you loose interest. Be it his candid views of the cultures surrounding the hunt or the excitement of the actual hunt, you will leave each chapter with a better understanding and respect for both the hunter and his prey.

"Dreaming The Lion" is far from the traditional "hook and bullet" prose found in most of today's hunting publications. Rather it is perhaps more of a modern day Hemmingway approach. It is factual, adventurous and all with just the right touch of humor. All of which I found quite refreshing.

If you are a hunter "Dreaming The Lion" belongs in your library.

Ed Noonan
Member of the Outdoor Writers Assn. of American and
New York State Outdoor Writers Assn.

Tom McIntyre is a writer with a distinctive voice and an exceptional talent. His style has pith and elegance -and humor and intelligence. For a couple of decades now (maybe a little more) he has written some of the best prose we have on hunting. "Dreaming The Lion" is a treasury of his finest work, and will prove a delight for every literate hunter.

This is by no means a somber book, but it is a thoughtful one. Reflecting on the prospect of hunting in his native California, McIntyre writes, "The best thing would be to hunt the country you were born into, to make it even more your home. But what if your native country is not only a place, but a time, and what if that time is past?" Not exactly the kind of bang-and- brag drivel so common to lesser hunting writers, and to an unfortunately increasing number of "sporting" publications.

"Dreaming The Lion" is a collection of choice pieces, (mostly about hunting, especially but not exclusively about big game,) connected by one-page, inter-chapter selections from an ongoing African diary. In this safari narrative McIntrye appears more as protagonist than hero; he screws up sometimes, misses badly on occasion, has his ups and downs just like we, the readers, probably would. The book's final section, the title essay in three parts, recounts another African adventure and by any fair standard must be judged one of the finest pieces of hunting writing in our time. Comparisons to Hemingway and Ruark and Capstick or anyone else are as unnecessary as they are trite. McIntyre is his own writer, speaking with his own voice in his own (for a hunting writer, not entirely fortunate) time. Enjoy him.

When a writer conveys an experience he conveys something of himself. Thirty years after reading him, when I think of Robert Ruark in Africa, I remember his honesty in writing about fear and booze and his struggle to live up to his own image of what he wanted to be, as much as his insightful observations of a safari. When I think of Hemingway, the exquisite craftsmanship of "The Green Hills of Africa" is overshadowed by his chest-thumping competitiveness and dishonest self-aggrandisement.

In "Dreaming the Lion," Tom McIntyre brings all the unabashed, unapologetic masculinity you would expect in a book about hunting, but he tempers it with the thoughtful intelligence of someone who thinks about his actions and their consequences, who thinks about the world around him and his place in it. And more: he brings a refreshing mastery of the English language and a wit as quick and sharp as a skinning knife. This is a book about ideas as much as actions, written by a man who doesn't suffer fools gladly, and who sees the world he loves slowly and irrevocably vanishing. Read it and dream of Africa.

In a just world, Thomas McIntyre's Dreaming the Lion would be considered a classic. While it is definitely a "hunting book" it is also literature in every sense, and superior to such curiosities as Hemingway's True at First Light.

McIntyre has hunted everywhere from the Rockies to the Arctic to Africa, not to mention his native California, whose degradation he describes movingly in the essay "Blade Hunter": "...no matter how Californian the armature of my soul may be, in the end it is insufficiently rigid to keep me here until it's all barricaded away and I am reduced to stalking Norway rats in the storm drains with the broken-off shaft of a nine-iron tipped witha fluted point knapped from a glass insulator, til all that's fit to live here is cockroaches and Keith Richards."

McIntyre's essays range from the dark to the humorous to the moving, though always free of the easy sentimentality common to lesser "hook and bullet" writers. He has not only been just about everywhere; he has read just about everything, from novels to history to biology, and thought long and hard about it all. He would never scorn the meat or trophies produced by his hunts, but his real quest is for meaning, experience , and the wild within and without.

If you are a hunter who has not read him, you will find things here that you will find nowhere else. If you are a nonhunter or even an anti-hunter who wants to understand the soul of the hunter, start here. As McIntyre says, "Welcome to the wild."