Linda's Bestseller Reviews

Reviews and regularly updated lists of bestsellers and upcoming books

Product DescriptionThomas Paine, a revolutionary in three countries, helped shape the emerging liberal democratic world from the late 18th century. His writings still deserves our attention because of the depth of his political philosophy, economic and religious vision. This volume is apparent from a conference held in San Diego State University in October 2005. Discussion focused on Paine’s historical significance and heritage of his contemporaries, the importance of his social analysis and his role as a symbol of the dedicated progressive reforms. Paines American homeland has been transformed in a way that he probably would not have approved. But his voice is resonant, as a reminder of what this country might have been. . . Read more>>

Thomas Paine: Common Sense for the Modern Era

Product DescriptionIn Simple Wisdom: Modern Tales From Chelm prisoners narrator Leo Shatin taste of life in the Eastern European Jewish community in Chelm (where thieves because there is little to steal), interweaving current social and psychological concepts through the escapades of three addition: Lazer, Coilee and Moishe. These simple (many might say stupid mistakes), but always good-hearted, men in the series follows the tradition of their famous Hollywood friends, Larry, Curly and Moe. In an escape after another, Lazer, Coilee and Moishe show an uncanny trick of approaching life’s ordinary dilemmas with complex and often odd solutions that all too often goes wrong. Men. . . More>>

Simple Wisdom; Modern Tales from Chelm

Product DescriptionThis poem is a work of 50 verses, or poems, all of 16 lines, spoken by the narrator who painfully discovers how unreal and idealistic his ideas about women are. This title is part of the Syrens series of miniature classics. . . . More >>

Modern Love

Product DescriptionDuring the late imperial era (1500-1911), China, though divided by ethnic, linguistic, and regional differences at least as great as those prevailing in Europe, enjoyed a remarkable solidarity. What held Chinese society together for so many centuries? Some scholars have pointed to the institutional control over the written word as instrumental in promoting cultural homogenization; others, the manipulation of the performing arts. This volume, comprised of essays by both anthropologists and historians, furthers this important discussion by examining the role of death rituals in the unification of Chinese culture. . . . More >>

Death Ritual in Late Imperial and Modern China

Product DescriptionThe New Testament church was founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ and His apostles. The New Testament was finally completed and the last apostle died just before the end of the first century. It is in their writings that God has delivered to the human race the surest, most reliable and accurate words regarding salvation. Somehow through time the original demands of Jesus and His apostles have been degraded and dismissed as meaningless mandates, senseless stipulations and irrelevant rhetoric. This book is a full frontal assault on the partial truths, blatant lies and trite traditions that have not only besieged Christianity but have actually infiltrated it. This book is a decree to discard the cun. . . More >>

The Intolerant Christ: Purifying Modern Christianity Through the Original Demands of Jesus and His Apostles