Cat in the Dark: A Joe Grey Mystery (Joe Grey Mysteries)
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Cat in the Dark: A Joe Grey Mystery (Joe Grey Mysteries)
Shirley Rousseau Murphy
Manufacturer: Avon
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0061059471

Book Description

"Of course I worry.
What if the cops witness a cat opening a skylight and
masterminding a robbery?
The tabloids will love it."

There's a new pair of thieves in Molena Point, California, a renegade yellow-eyed tomcat with a cold disdain for the law, and a scruffy human partner who is no better. The two, clever and silent at their work, are bad news indeed to crime-solving cats Joe Grey and Dulcie. But when Joe learns the pair's connection to a good friend, and then an innocent couple turns up dead in the library garden, Joe and Dulcie must engage in some fancy paw work to unmask the deceptions and route the real killer -- before his brazen criminal crime spree careens madly toward them.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Loved it!.......2007-09-13

This is a great series. The books continually get better as the series goes on, so keep reading the Joe Grey mysteries! So far, I've read the first 6 books, and I'd have to say that this one is by far my favorite. Definitely a recommendation!

5 out of 5 stars An excellent book for cat-lovers.......2006-11-25

As the lone human in a household that includes cats, I can't help but appreciate Joe and Dulcie. If my cats could speak (and solve mysteries), this is just the way they'd behave. The books in this series are great for an entertaining, light read. Ms. Murphy does an excellent job in developing her characters, and the reader comes to know them as friends. I'm looking forward to the next installment.

5 out of 5 stars Great cat book series.......2006-07-27

I just discovered the series and have really enjoyed all I've read so far. Each one is a "just can't put it down" book. Great weekend read!

5 out of 5 stars A fine "Fantasy Whodunit".......2001-07-15

This is the fourth book in the "Joe Grey" series. I think the author has refined her technique a lot since the first book, "Cat On the Edge". I think she has improved her stories to the point where they are truly ready to be included among the best of Fantasy or Whodunit books. The main theme is about two cats who have become able to understand and speak English. The cats pull off all kinds of coups in solving crimes. Coups that would be impossible for humans. The cats are most loveable and likeable. The cat characters are the most vivid, but the human characters that the cats "own" or interact with are now also quite likeable. The plots are well done and there is quite a bit of suspense.

5 out of 5 stars A wonderful cosy filled with enchantment.......1999-01-13

Joe Grey and Dulcie, direct descendants of ancient Celtic cats, discuss last night's robbery that is in the newspaper. The two felines worry that a new resident, Azrael the cat, is the evil mastermind behind some recent crimes. Azrael, who also can talk, informs Joe and Dulcie that the break-in is nothing. Furthermore, he states that three people will soon be murdered. The prediction turns out to be true.

Much to the chagrin of Joe's human companion, the cats begin to investigate. However, Dulcie has personal problems to deal with too. Her human companion has some wanted and some unwanted company, staying with them and the new librarian wants Dulcie barred from the facility where she obtains much joy from reading. The cats concentrate on the killings, honing in on Azrael's missing human friend even as they remain wary of the evil feline. They know that they must quickly solve the case before Joe and Dulcie end up in "holy catastrophe" (To Julie Newmar from Robin).

With her fourth "Cat" novel, Shirley Rousseau Murphy demonstrates that she has the feline touch. CAT IN THE DARK briskly moves forward and the cats are brilliantly different and nicely developed characters, who are totally unlike their sleuthing peers. The well-written mystery will leave readers ultimately to feel that Ms. Murphy is paying homage to her cats.

Harriet Klausner

The Secret Swan
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • Love at first sight when one really looks hard...
The Secret Swan
Shana Abe
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ASIN: 0553582003
Release Date: 2001-04-03

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

Setting: England 1349

Sensuality: 7

With one look, 9-year-old Lady Amiranth St. Clare fell hopelessly in love with Tristan Geraint, while Tristan never gave the girl a second glance, that is until her family agreed to an arranged marriage. At 15, Amiranth thinks her dreams are coming true until she overhears Tristan tell a friend that he is marrying her only for her impeccable bloodlines. His words cut her to the bone, and when he leaves her a week after the wedding to fight for his king in France, she feels betrayed and abandoned. Neither of them know that Tristan will be wounded, imprisoned, and absent from England for eight long years--years that teach Amiranth bitter lessons about men, life, and trust.

The memory of his young wife has kept Tristan sane during torture and isolation. He returns to find a beautiful, hauntingly familiar woman who claims to be Amiranth's cousin, Lily, and she tells him that his young wife has died in the plague that has decimated England.

Both Tristan and Amiranth (posing as Lily to escape her former life) have deep secrets they refuse to share, and both are drawn inexorably to each other. Now Tristan must not only accompany Amiranth to safety, but he must find a way to retake his position as Earl of Haverlocke, a title now claimed by his younger brother. He needs Amiranth's help to do so, and the two strike a bargain, working together in a castle filled with intrigue and treachery. They can't trust the nobles that surround them, but can they trust each other when eight years apart have taught them to rely on no one but themselves?

The Secret Swan is a tale of two people wedded as youthful strangers, separated, and brought together again as adults who have been tested by time and heartache. This deeply emotional and intense story not only has superb characterization, but also features a terrific plot, a complex villain, and a wonderful setting. Author Shana Abé just keeps getting better and better with each new novel, so if you love fine historical romance, don't miss The Secret Swan. --Lois Faye Dyer

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Shana Abé has captured the imagination of readers everywhere with her superbly sensual tales of forbidden love. Now she weaves the exquisite story of a man and woman torn apart by fate — who realize years later that love's second bloom is the one that matters most.

At fifteen Lady Amiranth St. Clare became the bride of Tristan Geraint. She thought all of her dreams had come true — until she learned on her wedding day that Tristan had married her only for her bloodline.

A week later Tristan deserted her for the glories of battle. Heartbroken, Amiranth felt she'd been abandoned, not knowing that Tristan had become a prisoner of war — nor that he would one day return to the life he didn't know he wanted until it was taken away.

Eight long years pass before Tristan finally comes home. A beautiful woman greets him in the garden, claiming to be Amiranth's cousin. Yet somehow she seems hauntingly familiar, with an ethereal radiance that stirs him deep within his heart. Is she really his wife, grown into a lady of breathtaking beauty — or another woman who has awakened within him a passion he has never known?

To discover the truth, Tristan must reveal the secrets of what happened those years he was away — and find the love that was closer than he ever imagined....

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars More realism would have made it better.......2006-01-09

I disliked that the main characters' relationship is based on a deception, which is perpetuated for the majority of the book. This book also contained numerous anachronisms, making it seem more like a medieval costume party. And, I just can't buy that Amarinth would have changed so much that Tristan would not have recognized her at all, even after spending time with her. Also, the ending was a bit of a let-down, too neatly and quickly wrapped up.

4 out of 5 stars Fantasy Mystery Romance!.......2004-05-30

There were some parts of this book that was hard to believe. Initially, the love of Amiranth for Tristan and later vice versa. Hers was love at first sight and his was close to that by merely just holding on to a memory of her. Also, Amiranth is a strong, smart female character and to have her willingly stay in the godforsaken, stronghold Safere for 8+ years is another hard to believe aspect. I'm not quite sure about the ending and how she set up the mystery of the two brothers... who was suspect and all.. a little cliche. That could have been worked on more. Usually, if someone is truly innocent but their innocence is questionable, their actions can speak for them. I know the author didn't want readers to know who really did it until the end, but I didn't agree with her making both look questionable by their actions/looks (i.e. Tristan sometimes looking evil). I would have preferred more of the situational confusion that may make them look suspect (such as the part where Tristan threatens Hugh). I guess I like it more because it's a more thought out device, rather than an easy slap-on-a-evil-look trick to make one look guilty. Additionally, although I did love the book, I wished the ending could have gone on longer. Shana Abe does a great job with suspense and surprising twists, but I felt that by doing that, readers are on the edge of their seat a lot and that the ending should somehow make up for that by resolving it in a longer feel-good chapter or 2! :)

That being said, I did give the book 4 stars for a reason. I still truly loved the way the author did not fall into most cliches and though there were some cheesiness to it, it was far and few between. I loved that the female protagonist had more involvement in the end instead of just having the hero save her. The trials of her life definitely taught her to be smarter and it showed. I loved the romance, sexual tension between the two, and how the tension was relieved occasionally throughout the book (unlike some other romance books) but the emotional tension (which I think counts more, too) was resolved in the end. I think I truly appreciated that Abe pulled us through the book on emotional strings and not physical ones. I think that's why I would call her book a romance book and not a trashy romance one. In the future, I hope Abe will put more believability into some of the storylines, but aside from that I definitely will be reading more of her books!

5 out of 5 stars secret swan.......2004-03-05

i found this book to have one of the most heartfelt and true characters. I loved the way Shana went into detail about Amaranth's insecurities (i mean, come on! we all have them) and feelings she had over the years. I found the flashbacks to be very helpful. You really get to know the characters and see what they've been through over the years and how they're trying to over come that. I had tears forming when I read the part, when Tristan finally realizes that Amaranth is alive.

Tristan, had gone from cocky, war-livng youth, to a noble and determined man. Sure he's not the most polished guy, and he has NO experience what-so-ever as being a husband and knowing what the term means. But that doesn't stop him from trying to regain the one thing he had truly lost over the years- acceptance. Amaranth had accepted him right -faults included- because she understood the value of loving another and wanting to be loved. And Tristan was wanting that too, yet he thought he could find it through glory from war. Well, for those who read it, knows how well that turned out...not so well. I recommend this book to any of those that are hopeless romantics at heart.

5 out of 5 stars A [real] good read!.......2003-03-15

Tristan Geraint, Earl of Haverlocke, married fifteen year old Lady Amiranth St. Clare. He immediately deposited her at his remote Safere estate and left for the glory of war. Eight years later, after escaping the French prison he had dwelled in the entire time, he returned to Safere a changed man. All he wanted now was the love of a wife he had spurned long ago, a home, and no more killings.

Lady Amiranth had loved Tristan for years before they married. On the day of their union, she found out that he only married her because the king demanded it. She never even had time to show him how happy they could be. He left only days after the ceremony.

Time passed. Eight long years went by. Everyone at Safere was either gone or dead from the plague. Lily, the cousin Amiranth resembled so much, had succumbed to The Black Death only two months before. She was alone. "Amiranth, Countess of Haverlocke" was placed upon Lily's stone. Taking the place of Lily, the king would think Amiranth dead and no longer press her to remarry. She was alone, but she was free! That was, until Tristan unexpectedly returned!

Playing Lily, she nursed the feverish Tristan back to health and they departed to one of his larger estates. The countryside was hostile. No town would allow them entrance for fear of plague carriers. And when they finally reached Glynwallen Castle, Tristan found out that Liam had done more than just take over his title!

***** A [real] good read! Viewers, Historical Romance stories get no better than this one! It's not only highly recommended, it is extremely recommended! I loved it so much, that it will never leave my possession! Awesome! *****

4 out of 5 stars Love at first sight when one really looks hard..........2002-09-28

Lady Amiranth knows the minute she sees Tristin at court (she is 8-9 at the time) that this is the most amazing man she will ever meet. When her brother suggests him as a potential husband for her she does not disagree as she has with many others. Well the blessed day arrives and they are married, after she overhears that he is only marrying her for money and breeding... Then he takes her to his remote home (not even his castle) and leaves for the war. She is left to contend with everything including the plague that come through and wipes out the house and everyone in it. While he is not doing much better in a hellish French prison.

Once he is finally out he has come home to seek Lady Amiranth and make up for all his lost time. You see he has done a lot of thinking while in prison. He finds that she is dead and her cousin is who is left at the home... (but is it her cousin) the story develops as you watch the attraction grow and see the guilt felt by both over things from the past.

As with all good romances things work out in the end. I loved the work from a new author for me! I look forward to reading more by her.
Swan Town: The Secret Journal of Susanna Shakespeare
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • Engaging, artful, adventurous writing for all.
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Swan Town: The Secret Journal of Susanna Shakespeare
Michael J. Ortiz
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
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ASIN: 0060581263
Release Date: 2006-02-28

Book Description

The witty and engaging diary of Susanna Shakespeare, the young daughter of William Shakespeare, from a first–time author.

Thirteen–year–old Susanna Shakespeare longs for something exciting to happen in her boring village of Stratford, England. Her father, Will, is always off in London, busily working on new plays, and Susanna yearns to be a part of that world. When Susanna's uncle gets himself in trouble with the Master of Revels, and Susanna is whisked off to London to help, the stage is set for adventure...and romance.

Told in a diary format with Susanna's humorous, witty perspective of late–sixteenth–century Elizabethan England, this extensively researched debut novel offers an unconventional glimpse into the life of the famed Bard's family.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great book for a young lady.......2007-01-16

My 10 year old daughter really enjoyed this book. The story is engaging and well written. I highly recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars History Lesson Without Pain.......2006-06-04

Remember your high school History? Me neither. "Swan Town" will give you a second chance. It is written in the voice of Shakespeare's 13-year-old daughter Susanna, a girl who has to grow up real fast. And she is the one who will supply you with all the really interesting information about Shakespeare's era. Did Sister William ever tell us about "ducking"? Of course disease was rampant - there were horse droppings all over the streets! Shakespeare had a son named "Hamnet"? Huh! The pudding game...what's that? Need a snappy retort for that rude neighbor? See page 41. Besides providing all these absorbing facts, Susanna places Shakespeare in historical context for you. So maybe the next time you hear Shakespeare quoted you will have a better understanding of what he was saying...or leaving unsaid.

5 out of 5 stars Engaging, artful, adventurous writing for all........2006-05-03

From the first page to last Mr. Ortiz' expert handling of his protagonist and her world makes this a truly enjoyable read. Whether it's tending the families herb garden or experiencing the sights and sounds (and smells) of London, Susanna's adventures capture the imagination and encourage the reader to accompany her in her exploits. She is witty and charming and worth the time to become better acquainted with.

5 out of 5 stars Good, earthy, beautiful.......2006-03-09

I bought this book for my 11-year-old niece, but I decided to read it first. Mr. Ortiz has given us a superb story for adolescents and for anyone else with a capacity for joy and a weakness for mischief.

The story is in fact structured as a journal, a device that Mr. Ortiz employs to excellent effect. Diary-keeping is still a favorite pastime of girls Susanna's age. What particularly pleased me was the juxtaposition between wisdom and mischief, between soaring delight and the muck left in the tracks of horses and fanatics. Everything is included in the weave.

Swan Town has important, positive values to convey: the goodness of a family, as it germinates in courtship and as it blooms in self-sacrifice; the splendor of the earth and material things; the wonder of language and its artful uses; and ultimately, the profundity of self-giving versus the pettiness of ideology, fear and self-seeking. But because it holds these values, Swan Town is not a tract. It is a good, earthy, beautiful story.

I had thought to finish the book over a long afternoon and evening, but this is a book I had to put down; the writing was often so poetic and lovely that I had to savor it by reading slowly over a few days.

Is this really a book for adolescents? It is, because it requires stretching. It coaxes growth. It expands horizons gently, playfully, and sometimes a little mournfully (but just a little). It is for all maturing children.

5 out of 5 stars Great Read and Style, recommended for all.......2006-03-04

I enjoyed this book enormously. It made me think about the connections between religion, geography, history and the times that are the backdrop in the book. The diary style made the book move quickly, and learning about Shakepeare, his place in history, and the life of a young girl in his day was joyous exploration. A great middle school read for students studying European history or Shakespeare's plays. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel.
Tom Swan's Code Secrets/Book and Disk/Compatible With Borland C++ and Turbo C++
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    Tom Swan's Code Secrets/Book and Disk/Compatible With Borland C++ and Turbo C++
    Tom Swan
    Manufacturer: Sams Publishing
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover

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    3 Shana Abe[dream Thief/smoke Thief/secret Swan]
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      shana abe
      Manufacturer: bantam
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      ASIN: B000WSJ6E6

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      intense,unforgettable emotion,shapeshifting dragons.....
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        Action Comics: In This Issue, Action Plus with Green Arrow: I've Finally Unmasked You for the Monster You Really Are! You Exposed My Secret, but Sacrificed Yours! Now the Whole World Knows Clark Kent Is Superman! (20N431J30410, Vol. 1, No. 431, January 1974)
        Cary Bates , and Elliot Maggin
        Manufacturer: DC Comics
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        Christ and the lodge
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          Christ and the lodge
          Swan Hjalmar Swanson
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          Delphi 32-Bit Programming Secrets (The Secrets Series)
          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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          Delphi 32-Bit Programming Secrets (The Secrets Series)
          Tom Swan , and Jeff Cogswell
          Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Inc (Computers)
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback

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          ASIN: 1568846908

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          You can get pretty far knowing just the basics of Delphi 2.0, Borland's feature-rich, visual programming development system. But to create software that's powerful and truly efficient, you need to know a few secrets. In Delphi 32-Bit Programming SECRETS, authors Tom Swan and Jeff Cogswell reveal techniques and features you may not even know exist. You'll find out about Delphi's new optimized code compiler and object-oriented capabilities. Here you'll get answers to your questions on everything from Object Pascal and 32-bit resource management to database engines and multithreading. And to put some real power in your hands, the authors have included a disk containing 32-bit component and unit libraries; components for print preview, zoom control, and control-panel applet construction; units for memory management, property information, and printing; and complete source code for the book's projects and the new components.

          Customer Reviews:

          4 out of 5 stars Well Worth Having.......1998-05-05

          I had bypassed this book a couple of times while browsing but eventually had a good look at it. Result, I bought it. The tone is light and readable while remaining focussed on some pretty advanced topics. in places I can see hints of a "Son of Lischner" approach but there is not 100% duplication of material making this an honourable second to "Secrets of Delphi 2" Well worth having if you alrady have Lischner's masterpiece.
          The Literary Review: Volume 45, Number 4, Summer 2002: The Secret Life of Writers
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            The Literary Review: Volume 45, Number 4, Summer 2002: The Secret Life of Writers
            Greb Herriges , Megan Sexton , Bino A. Realuyo , Fairleigh Dickinson University , and Gladys Swan
            Manufacturer: Fairleigh Dickinson University
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            ASIN: B000KFT2Q8
            Mud Happens (Sports Stories)
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              Mud Happens (Sports Stories)
              Bill Swan
              Manufacturer: James Lorimer & Company,
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              In this exciting sequel to Mud Run, Matt and his teammates are disappointed when their favourite track coach, Ms. Wellesley, tells them she can no longer lead the school team. On the bright side, she has arranged for the kids to be trained by the coach of the Riders -- a dream team of elite athletes who have the potential to become "real" runners. But is there such a thing as too much, too soon? Mud Happens is about learning how to pace one's self -- in the race and in life.
              New Cake Secrets
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                New Cake Secrets
                Ed. Swans Down Cake Flour; Frances Lee Barton
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                ASIN: B000N8TKMS

                Geodesica: Descent
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                  Geodesica: Descent
                  Sean Williams , and Shane Dix
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                  Geodesica: Descent concludes the compelling, space-faring adventure begun by Geodesica: Ascent. Three unlikely allies begin plotting their revenge against an artificial intelligence behind the destruction of the system of Bedlam--and fight to control the ancient labyrinth of Geodesica.
                  Geodesica - Ascent and Descent Omnibus
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                    Geodesica - Ascent and Descent Omnibus

                    Manufacturer: Ace Books Inc.
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                    ASIN: 0739463918

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                    The year is 2388. Humanity has spread to the stars, but the far-flung Arc Systems chafe under the tight control of the Exarchs, post-humans whose domination of ftl technology gives them unsurpassed power. On the asteroid colony Bedlam, the Exarchate is represented by Isaac Forge Deangelis, whose takeover effectively left Deputy Councelor Melilah Awad without a job. Now she forages the huge habitat's abandoned core, while working openly to undermine Deangelis' rule. Though cognitively and technologically superior, the Exarchate has not yet chosen to supplant the CellsVOIDships whose function is to sweep navigational hazards from the trade routes between systems. But when one such Cell docks at Bedlam, bringing with it a mysterious alien artifact, all hell breaks loose. Geodesica, as the find becomes known, promises rapid transfer between systems, which could give humans the advantage they need to bring down the Exarchate. Now a handful of alliesincluding Cell pilot Palmer Eogan, who is no longer quite human, and Melilah Awad, the woman he'd loved 150 years agoare about to risk everything to unlock the secrets of Geodesica. And what they find will be far more dangerous than anyonehuman or post-humancould imagine. Includes Ascent and Descent. Jacket art by Chris Moore. (642 pp.) 2005-2006.

                    Dancing the Dream: The Seven Sacred Paths Of Human Transformation (Religion and Spirituality)
                    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                    • Once Again
                    • Dancing the Dream
                    • "I have endeavored to draw the map of consciousness that applies to every person on every path:" from the Author's note .
                    • A Deep and Sometimes Difficult read
                    • Spiritual nourishment
                    Dancing the Dream: The Seven Sacred Paths Of Human Transformation (Religion and Spirituality)
                    Jamie Sams
                    Manufacturer: HarperOne
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                    Binding: Paperback

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                    The result of nearly twenty-five years of intensive study with two Native American dreaming societies, Dancing the Dream draws our attention to the four directions of the Medicine Wheel (East, South, West, and North) and the three unseen directions - Above, Below, and Within - and explains how each of these seven directions represents a specific path on the spiritual journey. In the East, we encounter the first stirrings of the spirit; in the South, the healing of relationships; in the West, we work to build self-esteem; in the North, we learn wisdom and the opening of the heart; Above represents the world of spirit; Below, the earth; Within, full awareness of the present moment.Most people will walk these paths in sequence. Some will never make it through all seven. Many will continue to move forward but continue to double back on earlier paths until they get things rights. But for those willing to walk all seven paths, there is the great reward of being able to see the world with the soaring vision of an eagle, fully aware and present to meet life's challenges with vision, wisdom and purpose.

                    Customer Reviews:

                    5 out of 5 stars Once Again.......2007-01-10

                    Jamie Sams once again takes us on a journey through the layers of our spirit by bringing a complete understanding to the path we walk.

                    4 out of 5 stars Dancing the Dream.......2006-11-10

                    This book is easy to read, with sensible suggestions that can be incorporated into your life with relative ease.

                    5 out of 5 stars "I have endeavored to draw the map of consciousness that applies to every person on every path:" from the Author's note ........2005-09-14

                    I believe this statement reflects Jamie's chief goal for this book: this statement is listed in the authors note, preceeding the text. I don't think it is possible to draw a universal map of consciousness applicable to all humans. The chief reason being is that some folks never get past the 1st commandment let alone rise to metaphysical heights described in the text. Further, unless the reader has more than a beginners background in the metaphysical - or enjoys flipping back and forth between the text and the glossary - the reading can be difficult.

                    I gave this book five stars for what it DOES do, and that is a whole lot more than 99% of the metaphysical works I have read:

                    It paints a picture of the onesness of all existence, even though most of existence sees itself as seperate from everything else;

                    It bashes the notion that only enlighted earthly masters can achieve spirituality;

                    It clearly describes the downfalls of anyone being overimpressed with their spiritual progress;

                    It provides healers with a strong dose of reality: not to forget that therapy patients come to you because they are sick...there is pressure in them staying sick so you can make money;

                    It confronts head on the notion that a healer can see oodles of people on end: a handful may be too many;

                    It rightfully makes warriors out of beings immersed in the waters of daily life and it's endless tortures and misfortunes;

                    It superbly raises these tribulations to the status of lessons, encouraging hope and joy in the struggle;

                    It clearly points out that transformation is not a linear process;

                    It describes this circular process as seven different paths: this description allows readers to compare, contrast, and analyze later;

                    It describes the first hand accounts of Jamie in her path of transformation;

                    Read the book for yourself: you can't put it down.

                    4 out of 5 stars A Deep and Sometimes Difficult read.......2005-07-28

                    Sams book certainly provides the reader with much material to ponder. It's definitely not the type of book to be read in one sitting and it's not a real "page turner". Instead, the truths Ms. Sams explores are best digested slowly. Perhaps this is most appropriate since she is describing a spiritual journey that lasts a lifetime and more. The diagrams are helpful.

                    5 out of 5 stars Spiritual nourishment.......2005-04-28

                    This is a deep, thought-provoking book that is without a doubt evolutionary. Exploring the Seven Sacred Paths of Human Spiritual Development, Jamie Sams has presented a pattern for spiritual progress that can not be absorbed in one sitting, or even in one reading. I know I am going to have to read it again. A lot of it was over my head, and yet, without being academic. I could easily identify where I am spiritually today, and have some idea where I need to go next...still I know it is a spiral, and anything is possible. This book is an essential guidebook along the way that I think I'll be hanging on to. If you are looking for spiritual nourishment that doesn't turn into fluff, this book is for you.
                    Dancing The Dream. The Seven sacred Paths of Human Transformation
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                      Dancing The Dream. The Seven sacred Paths of Human Transformation
                      Jamie Sams
                      Manufacturer: HarperSanFrancisco
                      ProductGroup: Book
                      Binding: Paperback
                      ASIN: B000OHFJ1Y
                      Dancing the Dream: The Seven Sacred Paths of Human Transformation
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                        Dancing the Dream: The Seven Sacred Paths of Human Transformation
                        Jamie Sams
                        Manufacturer: HarperSanFrancisco
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Paperback
                        ASIN: B000OF1VJK

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