Category: Books

Recently declassified operations of U.S. covert action in Islamic world are brought to light in well reviewed book.

After fifty years of planned obscurity the U.S. Government reached into the archival depths, and declassified and released the file on "Operation Camelback," a covert operation launched by the United States that changed the face of the Islamic world in North Africa. The file is a close look at how things work in the real world of international relations and sheds a sometimes blinding light on those involved in intelligence operations.

Article Continues After Illustration

On Dec. 26, 2007, Amy Gold of http://www.allbutforgottenoldies.net interviewed author and photographer Deborah Chesher by telephone about her recent book, Everybody I Shot Is Dead.

"God & Spirituality--The Undeniable Evidence for God's Existence" by Sanjay Patel seeks to give scientific justification for spiritual beliefs.

God & Spirituality--The Undeniable Evidence for God's Existence by Sanjay Patel reveals that the world's ancient teachers had spiritual knowledge of discoveries that would not be known to science for millennia.

A new book by prize-winning scientist James Trefil makes the case for scientific literacy in today's society.

In the midst of presidential primary session, it seems the list of topics in which we want our nation's next president to be well-versed is endless - the economy, the Iraq War, global warming, the price of oil, health care, the war in Afghanistan, science… Why science?

Article Continues After Illustration

Niall "Jock" McLaren, M.D. takes the scattered, flawed and outdated theories of psychiatry to task in his ground-breaking book "Humanizing Madness: Psychiatry and the Cognitive Neurosciences, an Application of the Philosophy of Science to Psychiatry."

As anyone who has ever taken even the most basic, entry-level psychiatry course knows, the field of psychiatry is characterized by several contrary theories, running the gamut from biological to behavioral psychology. As a student, Niall "Jock" McLaren, M.D. was disturbed that one correct scientific model did not exist: each major theory of psychiatry was taught independently, as if all the others were irrelevant.

Dr. Barbara Sinor guides readers through inner child therapy with her self-help workbook "Gifts from the Child Within: Self-discovery and Self-recovery Through Re-Creation Therapy."

With the help of Dr. Barbara Sinor's recovery workbook, Gifts from the Child Within: Self-discovery and Self-recovery Through Re-Creation Therapy, individuals have the opportunity to successfully heal from childhood trauma using a proven therapy method.

Antoinette Sarcinella's "Wolf & Owl Remember" is an entertaining read delivering profound wisdom that will not only be enjoyed by children, but adults reading it with them.

Author Antoinette Sarcinella reaches into her Native American Folklore history to create her new children's story presented as an ancient lesson of wisdom to help with today's world problems. Antoinette draws on her Hunkpapa, Lakota, and Assiniboineown heritage to bring her book, Wolf & Owl Remember, to a level that all cultures can identify with. Kumi, a young boy full of spirit and curiosity, comes across an injured bird. In a compassionate effort to help the bird, Kumi takes it home. The bird recognizes Kumi's innocent eagerness for knowledge and introduces him to a Wolf and Owl. The animals take Kumi on a mystical journey through space and time where they and other animals share their stories of life.

Here it is, all between two covers. Over 300 detailed therapy listings on complementary and alternative therapies.

With over 300 detailed therapy listings, Alan E. Smith's new book UnBreak Your Health: The Complete Guide to Complementary and Alternative Therapies is the most inclusive book on CAM therapies ever published.

With a friendly and conversational tone, the new, improved 2nd edition of "Spirituality For Dummies" helps readers find their way through the maze of modern life to an authentic spirituality that is universal, personal, and inherently optimistic.

Humorous, edgy, and enlightening, Spirituality For Dummies gives access to some of the most profound spiritual wisdom of all time in the friendly and familiar style of "For Dummies" books, complete with cartoons and icons. However, in this book, instead of finding warning icons that tell you what not to do with your computer, you find warnings and tips about how to achieve your highest spiritual and personal goals, such as, "Warning: Be yourself, but not your obnoxious self!"

Author Brandon Wilson's recent historic 11-country, 2-continent walk for peace is recounted in his inspiring new book: "Along the Templar Trail: Seven Million Steps for Peace."

In this year of political grandstanding, it is refreshing to hear the true story of someone who quietly, and quite literally, "walks the talk." Author/photographer Brandon Wilson and his 68-year-old French friend recently completed an eleven-country, two-continent walk for peace to Jerusalem along a trail long associated with war.