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17 reviews

Nightingale Conant, 2004

Fresh New Look at Zen
This book will open your eyes to a wonderful new way to approach Zen and how you can actually apply it to everyday life even if you are down in the trenches just putting one foot in front of the other. I loved reading it, laughed frequently and was sorry when I finished.

The Nine Commandments : Uncovering the Hidden Pattern of Crime and Punishment in the Hebrew Bible

7 reviews
David Noel Freedman

Doubleday, 2000

The Master Weaver and the countdown to oblivion
A theory so plausible and eloquently argued that you want to give yourself a V-8 forehead slap. Freedman looks at the Ten Commandments (yes, he addresses ALL ten of them) in relationship to the Primary History in the Bible (the nine books from Genesis through Kings, minus Ruth). Along the way he disburses some very interesting information that will enhance Bible readers' future experience with ...

Orphans' Nine Commandments

10 reviews
William Roger Holman

Texas Christian University Press, 2007

Rough beginnings to sweet success
Taken by his mother when he was six years old to an orphanage and dropped off without warning never to see or hear from her again, William Holman brings the 1930's depression era in Oklahoma to vivid life. His descriptions of the hard times as well as the simple pleasures of growing up in that time and place without a family that he longs for are poignant, spirited and funny. The situations and ...

Designed for Success: The 10 Commandments for Women in the Workplace

17 reviews

Excel Books, 2008

Designed for Success
It's not just our imagination. Women do have unique challenges when it comes to the workplace. Women are often overlooked for promotions. They tend to make less money. Many find themselves delineated to den mother status. With that said, much of what happens in the workplace is of our own making. We patiently wait for our boss to notice our efforts. We shy from conflict or any sort of ...

Lessons to Live By: The Canine Commandments

9 reviews
W., R. Pursche

Varzara House, 2005

A self-help book intended for readers of all backgrounds
Although it will resonate especially strongly for pet lovers, Lessons to Live By: The Canine Commandments is a self-help book intended for readers of all backgrounds, regardless of pet ownership, that draws upon what humans can learn from their canine companions. Timeless wisdom, from the importance of living for the moment to loyalty to the treasure that is friendship and the power of ...

The Pen Commandments: A Guide for the Beginning Writer

7 reviews
Steven Frank

Pantheon, 2003

Easy-to-Understand & Common Sense Advice on Writing
In addition to books about writing term papers and how to properly study, in THE PEN COMMANDMENTS, Steven Frank has written a guide for the novice prose writer. Other authors and experts have covered this topic, but Frank's book is one of the most accessible I have read. Full of common sense suggestions, easy-to-understand explanations, and a cogently organized process, the book is one to which ...

Grace

7 reviews

Taft Software, Inc., 2008

Grace: An Exposition of God's Marvelous Gift
This is the best book ever written on God's Grace. If you want to have a thorough understanding of God's Grace, than this is a must read for you!

Paradoxical Commandments

7 reviews
Kent M. Keith

Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 2002

Highly recommended for students of ethics and spirituality
Ever since the 1960s, Kent Keith has doggedly insisted that despite the insanity that seems to consume the world, people can still act honorably and change things for the better. He calls his manifesto the "Paradoxical Commandments," and the very first commandment states: People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway! Commandment number two asserts: If you do good, ...

Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money

32 reviews
Rabbi Daniel Lapin

Wiley, 2008

A Treasury of Spiritual Wisdom Related to Wealth
Rabbi Lapin begins by debunking the myths of why Jews are disproportionately successful in business. He then provides a powerful set of principles - the 10 commandments of making money - that can be applied by anyone. What is particularly powerful about the presentation are the spiritual links that Lapin provides from the Torah and the Talmud, as well as a sprinkling of teachings from the ...

Smoke on the Mountain: An Interpretation of the Ten Commandments

8 reviews
Joy Davidman

Westminster John Knox Press, 1985

A Rich Insightful Look at the Ten Commandments
Joy Davidman, aurthor, thinker, ex-atheists turn Chrsitian, wrote this book as an examination, not only on the Ten Comamndments, but as C.S. Lewis wrote, "The Flaw in us." Her insight is only matched by her style. This book is easy to read and, quite frankly, a page turner. Her theological, yet literaturily approach, places many deeply thoughful ideas into a richly receptive form. The insights ...

The Thirteenth Commandment

6 reviews
Bruce Marvin

Glenbridge Publishing Ltd., 2004

Fasten your seatbelt
...for a roaring adventure that spans the ages and globe in quick succession. If you read The Thirteenth Commandment, you will be intrigued AND take away a REAL message. This hard-to-put-down novel is in the same league as Frank Peretti's classics and James Byron Huggins' The Reckoning. Simply put, it is one of the best spiritually based thrillers you'll ever read.

Galileo's Commandment

4 reviews

Abacus, 2000

Great anthology of science writing
In his play about Galileo, Bertolt Brecht has him say: "Science knows only one commandment: contribute to science." And those who write about science contribute as much as those who do it-and perhaps more, since a discovery not written up is a discovery that might as well not have occurred. This is a collection of articles and excerpts representing an overview of science writing, from ...

The Ten Commandments: Laws of the Heart

5 reviews
Sister Joan Chittister

Orbis Books, 2006

Not Your Father's 10 Commandments
If I could simply copy even 10 percent of Chittister's latest work here, I am convinced that anyone who got so far as to look up this title would put it right in their Amazon shopping cart and maybe even order extras for friends. With copyright law what it is, I will have to use other means to express my conviction that this is an important resource with unique insights on a topic many of us ...

A Jealous God

5 reviews
Dee Wilbur

BookSurge Publishing, 2006

I can't wait for the next one!
The book was a quick read and I could not put it down. What a great story and mystery. Of course, being a native Houstonian and going to Tulane, I loved all the locations. I can't wait for the next one!

The Thin Commandments Diet CD: The Ten No-Fail Strategies for Permanent Weight Loss

6 reviews

HarperAudio, 2005

Gullo is to diet what Gunnar Peterson is to Fitness
If your ready for real permenant change, this book is for you. Not only will Gullo give you the tools to lose weight, forever, he'll help you to face your food history. This book isn't for those that want to lose a quick ten pounds, this book is for women/men that want real permenant change. As a lifestyle and beauty reporter, this is the only book I have ever given 5 stars in the diet category.

The First & Final Commandment: A Search for Truth in Revelation Within the Abrahamic Religion

4 reviews
Laurence B. Brown

Amana Publications, 2004

Lucid and authoritative
A very scholarly and thorough account of the evolution of scriptures of the Abrahamic lineage. I don't know of any other work that gives the perspective as clearly as this from the view point of each of the monotheistic faiths and yet maintains the banner of "rationality and reason come before and above doctrine." Sure to become a standard work on comparative religion. Should be essential ...

The Promise Restored: Rediscovering the Ten Commandments in an Uncertain World

4 reviews
T. Wyatt Watkins

New World Library, 2002

God's word in today's world
This is a very fun, helpful and ambitious book. Watkins, a long time pastor who has written charming books about the foibiles (sp?) of his flock and ministry, pulls it all together here--each chapter focuses on another commandment and intersperses Bible text, commentary, quotes from all over, and modern day stories that illuminate and elaborate on the points made in the other sections. Watkins ...

Sabbath Keeping: Finding Freedom In The Rhythms Of Rest

5 reviews
Lynne M. Baab

InterVarsity Press, 2005

A wonderful way to understand the beauty of the Sabbath!
This book is an easy read, but packed full of practical wisdom about keeping the Sabbath. It helped me to see how the ancient tradition of Sabbath-keeping can benefit us in the fast-paced world we live in today. Lynne recognizes the vast differences in each of our lives, and has ideas and suggestions that we can each apply in the way that works for us. If you want an easy way to understand how ...

The Ten Commandments: Manual for the Christian Life

7 reviews
Jochem Douma

P & R Publishing, 1996

Not Just Ten Suggestions
This book is the latest valuable resource added to my library. As the Ten Commandments are a reflection of the character of God, any Christian who desires to conform himself or herself to the character of God would be wise to pick up this book. It is a practical resource for addressing many of the issues that Christians face as we strive to be holy just as God is holy. The book is very ...

The Ten Commandments of Character: Essential Advice for Living an Honorable, Ethical, Honest Life

4 reviews
Joseph Rabbi Telushkin, Joseph Telushkin

Harmony/Bell Tower, 2004

Provocative and thought-provoking exploration of ethics.
Joseph Telushkin, in his latest book, "The Ten Commandments of Character," explores a variety of ethical dilemmas that make life challenging for people who worry about doing "the right thing" whenever possible. Most of the book is written in a question and answer format, and it includes material that was previously published in Telushkin's ethical advice column found on the Web site, ...

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