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From the Integral Yoga Cardiac specialist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Preventive and Rehabilitative Cardiac Center and president of the United Yoga Council-a complete program for discovering the specific head-to-toe, health-issue-by-health-issue benefits of yoga.
Anyone who has experienced the deep mind-body satisfaction that regular yoga practice instills will tell you: Yoga is good for your health. Yet, as Nirmala Heriza reveals in this guide to the health benefits of yoga, the rewards are far more deeply grounded in medical science than has previously been understood.
Drawing from her work with doctors and cardiac patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, as well as from her extensive experience as a yoga therapist working with people of all ages recovering from a wide array of illnesses, Heriza provides a total program for preventing and treating disease through the practice of yoga. With detailed photos and instructions for all of the major yoga poses, Dr. Yoga is an essential health resource for anyone with specific health issues or just the desire to nurture and maintain a balanced, healthy body.
Dr. Yoga includes:
* two doctor-approved, 30-minute "Yoga for Health" practice sets, one for prevention and one for rehabilitation; * a physician and therapist referral directory; and * from the dietitian for Cedars-Sinai Preventive and Rehabilitative Cardiac Center, a cookbook of healthful recipes to support your yoga regime.
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A nice survey of the medical benefits of Asana.......2007-08-31
Summary, helpful addition to the library of someone with a little experience, but not recommended for true beginners.
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This book provides two pre-sequenced yoga series and a large number of "case studies" regarding some way that yoga has helped various medical issues. In many cases, it also suggests several asana that may assist in those medical issues. The goal is to show people how yoga can impact the overall health, rather than just being a tool for flexibility.
I found this approach useful given a reasonable background in yoga, but do not recommend it for a beginner. For someone with background in the Asana, it can help to provide a broader view of the potential benefits of each asana. I have found this useful for adjusting my home practice, particularly to make adjustments around current flucations in my health (for example, if my asthma is flaring up). While you may get some of this information in a group class, my experience is that it tends to come in a haphazard manner (e.g. "your ashtma is bad today? Well, the forward bends should help."). This book allows me to build a more comprehensive and systematic understanding. Also, it frequently states that its arguements are from medical studies, which makes me feel a little better than when the comment is based on something my teacher heard from another guy who once had a similar problem sort of approach. It would have been nice to have references to the studies, but at least I feel like there is some basis here.
As far as not recommending the book for beginners - I don't think the description of the asana are complete enough to really help get you there with the form. Also, there is generally only one picture of each asana, so you are limited to seeing it fully applied and from only one angle. This is helpful if you have already learned it from another source (for example, some of the names where different but once I saw the picture I was on board). But it really want get you there if you are not already familiar with the pose. Also, I believe you are better off having some idea of sequencing prior to starting with the book. That will make sure that you are well balanced in choosing your routine.
EXCELLENT PRODUCT, !A+++++ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.......2007-01-13
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Dr. Yoga.......2005-09-18
Awesome book.
Yoga meets traditional western medicine. In addition to great information on yoga, asanas, and the medical aspect of the asanas. There is great information on the programs that are being started in western hospitals that include meditation and yoga. The challenges associated with the introduction of eastern traditions and the triumphs that have occured.
This is a wonderful book whether you are a yoga practitioner or someone who's more traditional in the western sense and want to learn how yoga can be included in that framework.
Yogi, Heal Thyself!.......2004-11-25
If you'd like to try yoga, but you think it's a lot of hooey, you should read this book, especially if you have a specific condition which probably yoga can benefit. You can just look up your disease, and find out what yoga poses can benefit you. It even describes HOW the different poses work on the body and what the health effect is. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and there are even pictures!
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Through her travels to such exotic locales as New Zealand, North Africa, India, and the Caribbean, to name a few, Nirmala Narine has scoured local markets and remote hillsides for herbs and spices to bring home to her own kitchen. In this collection of recipes and personal anecdotes, Nirmala includes a thorough glossary of herbs and spices to guide even the most inexperienced cook beyond table salt and pepper.
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Destined to be a Classic!.......2006-11-18
This is a phenomenal cookbook on so many levels. Aside from the stunning photography of the dishes and Nirmala's travels, it's full of her personal journal entries, making the recipes even more enticing. Being an Italian-American, these recipes are not typical of my own kitchen and until this book, I would only eat these meals at restaurants. Nirmala brings it home in a brilliant way. She has organized the recipes by country and then suggests entire dinner menus. It's very exciting. I've purchased her spices in the past (at nirmalaskitchen.com) but didn't have a clue on how to truly enjoy them. This book is a terrific complement to her spices and the recipes are easy to use. I recommend that you buy the book and then wander over to her website to check out her spices. It's truly an adventure!
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Presenting thirteen essays, editors James C. Wilson and Cynthia Lewiecki-Wilson unite the fields of disability studies and rhetoric to examine connections between disability, education, language, and cultural practices. Bringing together theoretical and analytical perspectives from rhetorical studies and disability studies, these essays extend both the field of rhetoric and the newer field of disability studies.
The contributors span a range of academic fields including English, education, history, and sociology. Several contributors are themselves disabled or have disabled family members. While some essays included in this volume analyze the ways that representations of disability construct identity and attitudes toward the disabled, other essays use disability as a critical modality to rethink economic theory, educational practices, and everyday interactions. Among the disabilities discussed within these contexts are various physical disabilities, mental illness, learning disabilities, deafness, blindness, and diseases such as multiple sclerosis and AIDS.
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Transforming Local Political Leadership
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Local governments throughout the West are undergoing a transformation of their leadership styles and structures. Some countries have abandoned traditional systems of collective or committee based decision-making in favour of Cabinet models or, more radically, a directly-elected executive mayor, while others have strengthened existing mayoral systems. There are a few exceptions to this trend. Based on original research in eleven countries the book assesses these changes in terms of their implications for political accountability, the role of lay politicians, political recruitment, the professionalization of leadership, and relations with the bureaucracy.
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"The most difficult part is to convince a human being that in the entire creation [...] he is capable of becoming a glorious personality, a beautiful,peaceful angel." -- Meta Modern Era, Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi.
"Meta Modern Era" is a unique book about spirituality and the modern times written by H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, recognized worldwide as one of the greatest spiritual teachers of our times. Learn about Self Realization, which is now possible effortlessly and en-masse through Sahaja Yoga, in this unique book which sets the premises for the paradigm shift of the 21st century: a tangible breakthrough in human awareness.
The book contains the following chapters:
1. Modernism and Rationality
A profound perspective on the causes of the problems of modern times, predicted and described as the "dark age" (Kali Yuga). A vivid and critical look at our times where technological development lacking the knowledge of the roots of our Being has lead to a deep and desperate quest for the absolute truth in our hearts and minds. The limits of mere rationality can lead to disastrous conclusions and theories which are justified by the ego instead of being enlightened by the Spirit. Their effects can be seen in arts, social trends, and in all the manifestations of our society.
2. Choices
The root of consumerism can be found in the traps of choices and fashions set by entrepreneurs for the modern minds. This chapter exposes the subtle causes of materialism and its implications on family life, and how a realized soul (person who has achieved Self Realization) can go beyond them.
3. Democracy
Communism is dead. Nazism is no more. Why have the modern democracies become 'demonocracies'? Money orientation versus power orientation. Where can the question "what's wrong?" lead. Real freedom is not abandonment to one's habits and instincts, but the freedom to enjoy one's Spirit which becomes a reality after Self Realization.
4. Racialism
A fresh look at this widespread conditioning of our society, and how it can be replaced by a culture of true integration, coming from the heart, in the light of one's Spirit.
5. The Culture in the West
"Culture shows the social heights in serenity, wisdom and morality". Culture directs social trends. The culture of vulgarity justified by sheer rationality is contrasted with the subtle culture of innocence which expresses the beauty and purity of the Spirit.
6. Religions
All religions were started in a pure form by great prophets and incarnations, but due to the people "in charge", deviated over time from the absolute Truth into ritualism and fundamentalism. Their common essence and integration can be found - not mentally, but by experiencing the connection with one's Spirit (Self Realization) which is beyond the mind. "The prayer said without connection (Yoga) with God is like a telephone without connection".
The true religion is within. It can be awakened and manifested in our lives through the process of Self Realization. "With Sahaja Yoga, the innate universal religion of Divine Love is enlightened within and the seeker becomes spontaneously truly religious, righteous, moral, peaceful, compassionate and a powerful, enlightened personality."
7. Peace
A humorous look at human ego and its stunning manifestations in our modern times, and how on the subtle side it ends up destroying our peace within. Peace cannot be achieved through lectures or political changes, but has to be established in the individual, and Sahaja Yoga makes this possible through Kundalini awakening. "The human mind is always bombarded with thoughts. It builds the ego and reacts with it. [...] These thoughts come from the past or from the future, but reality is in the present where we achieve peace." Self Realization leads to collective consciousness which is not a concept, but a higher state of awareness in which one becomes part of the whole and acts spontaneously to help others.
8. World Peace
All wars have caused a reversal of our value system, which is reflected in our family life. "It is not an investment in armaments which will secure a truly peaceful future. It is the investment in our children which will yield invaluable dividends in the shape of a peaceful and moral society in the near future."
A sweet but profound look at raising our children in a loving, disciplined and spiritual way, developing all the beautiful qualities which are built-in within them. How to avoid their exposure to cultural agressions that play on their curiosity and attack their innocence. How to build a culture of universal spirituality for our children, preventing them from falling into the terrible problems caused by religious fundamentalism.
9. Evolution
A breathtaking view of the evolution of life that lead in an accelerated spiral to the human stage, paralelled by the evolution of awareness. Seeking the truth is part of this living process, and Self Realization is the next step in human evolution. The opening of the Sahasrara (seventh center) at the cosmic level in 1970 and the birth of Sahaja Yoga.
10. Message of Meta Science
Limits of science and the message of Sahaja Yoga which is the meta science of our modern times, bridging the gap between science and spirituality. A scientific exposition of the evolution of matter and awareness to the human level and beyond.
11. The Subtle System
A description of the three channels of energy and seven chakras and the role they play in our being and life, as well as the transformation that takes place through the awakening of the Kundalini.
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A new paradigm.......2007-08-02
This amazing book presents a paradigm shift in human consciousness. It shows how we are able to overcome the limitations of our current materialistic orientation and replace these with a new enlightened awareness which enables a deep peace, joy and love.
Truly Eye-Opening.......2005-08-01
One of the most lucid and compelling reviews of our current times - but not just a lofty philosophical discussion, but one that is most accessible and practical - providing answers to the most confusing issues of modern times
This Book Changed My Life.......2005-07-31
I feel as though I had been searching for this book all my life, and had given up on the possibility of real truth being found in the pages of a text. Then I found and read Meta Modern Era.
This is a MUST READ if you are intested in exploring something true, something hopeful, something deep, and something inspiring. Discovering the truths contained in these pages truly changed my life.
I urge you to see what you think for yourself.
The source of wisdom and knowledge.......2005-07-31
I have found this book to be unlike any other book I read on spirituality. The reason is that it offers solutions to every possible problem that human beings face in the modern times.
Shri Mataji, the author of the book, takes the reader on a "tour de force" through the state of our being nowadays. She points out where we go wrong and gives answers to many questions that have long been shelved somewhere deep inside of us - mostly because of fear, insecurity or lack of confidence in ourselves. In this book, one can truly see that Shri Mataji understands our problems and challenges on the most fundamental level. Her compassion and love towards all human beings is evident on every page.
The experience of Self-Realization that is described in this book is the happening that changed my life. Peace, contentment, joy and other beautiful qualities that had almost been reduced to the level of empty concepts and rarely resonated with my inner being suddenly sprung back to life and filled it to the brim.
I would recommend this book to every seeker of Truth - all the courageous souls who are trying to find their own selves.
Truly enlightening.......2005-07-30
This book covers the major issues and problems of the modern world, especially in the western society. In a chaotic era as such, this books sheds light on the path to a better world. The author also talks about our subtle system, through which we are connected to the Divine. This book is a must-read for all seekers of truth and I wish that it will be translated to different languages so that people from all over the world could benefit from it!
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Mathematical Perspectives on Theoretical Physics: A Journey from Black Holes to Superstrings
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This book presents the basics of mathematics that are needed for learning the physics of today. It describes briefly the theories of groups and operators, finite- and infinite-dimensional algebras, concepts of symmetry and supersymmetry, and then delineates their relations to theories of relativity and black holes, classical and quantum physics, electroweak fields and Yang-Mills. It concludes with a chapter on (the complex theory of) strings and superstrings and their link to black holes — an idea that fascinates both the physicist and the mathematician.
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Pretentious book.......2006-12-31
This book attempts to cover the amount of theory that would require a shelf of books to cover adequately. As a result, it basically only gives the definitions and results (theorems without proofs) in each topic, something that one could get for free from online encyclopedias. There are problems with partial solutions, but they are not problems that a student who is exposed to the topics for the first time can solve. Since there are no proofs of theorems or examples, one cannot solve those problems from studying from this book alone, so why even put those problems in?
To me this seems like a book that the author wrote to summarize the author's knowledge (if the author has really indeed memorized this plethora of information???), while there is no way of understanding what the topics are about if you are reading the topics for the very first time. To master all the topics in this book would require years of serious studying, so you are better off buy books that specialize in these topics.
Not a good buy at all........2005-03-25
Why did I by this book?
Because I gave a look at the first pages using the "view inside" option. The first pages seemed great and in the index there was a big chapter on string theory. I thought: "ok, great, it seems I've found one more book covering string theory. If the formalism is the same as in introduction it it a good book to have to add to GSW and Polchinski". The formalism is not the same. If fact each chapter seems to be disconnected to the others. And last but not the least: the last chapter is a copy/paste version, really copy/paste version, of green, schwartz, witten. Even the images are the same! How could it be connected to the previous chapters... And the author dares to say in the intro: "this book grew from the author's conviction...". No. At least the last chapter, it grew from copying another book. And that is not mentioned in the intro when the chapter is introduced. Only in the awknoledgments schwartz is cited among many others. In the string theory chapter where everything is copied from GSW the green book is not even cited! I was never so escandalised in my live. At least never in a matter related to physics.
One of the best books to teach you formal particle physics and related topics........2004-08-30
This is indeed one of the excellent books you can buy to learn formal particle physics and advanced mathematical methods used in theoretical high energy physics papers. It does not assume more than undergraduate background both in math and physics. The only missing thing in it is that it does not cover any serious material related to supergravity or grand unified theories, otherwise it's complete. Don't hesitate to buy it.
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After the silence
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- "Some of Us Listened to the Earth's Whisper..."
- Amazing end
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Although some of the goals to keep Shannara safe had been met, the work of Walker Boh, Wren, and Par was not yet done. For The Shadowmen still swarmed over the Four Lands, poisoning all with their dark magic. Each Shannaran had a special death waiting for him- at the hands of The Shadowmen-unless Par could find a way to free them all with the Sword of Shannara.
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The descendants of the Elven house of Shannara had all completed theirquests. Walker Boh had restored the Druid's Keep with the BlackElfstone. Wren had restored the missing Elves to the Four Lands. AndPar had found what was quite possibly the legendary Sword of Shannara.
But their work was not yet done. The Shadowen still swarmed over theFour Lands, poisoning all with their dark magic. And the leader of theShadowen, Rimmer Dall, was determined that the scions of Shannara wouldnot share the knowledge that would end the sickness. For Walker, hewould dispatch the Four Horsemen. For Wren, he sent an untrue friend.And for Par, he devised the most terrible fate of all.
The charges given by the shade of the Druid Allanon were doomed tofailure -- unless the Shannara children could escape the traps beinglaid for them, and Par could find a way to use... the Sword of Shannara.
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"Some of Us Listened to the Earth's Whisper...".......2006-09-08
The forth and final installment in "The Heritage of Shannara" quartet, preceded by the "Scions", "Druid" and "Elf Queen" of Shannara. The premise is that the Four Lands are dying under both the totalitarian Federation and the sinister Shadowen, and the shade of the Druid of Allanon has called together three scions who can put an end to the entropy. Par is sent in search of the Sword of Shannara, Walker to bring back the Druid Keep of Paranor, and Wren to discover the missing race of Elves and restore them to the Four Lands. As the story starts, all these tasks have been completed, though with a heavy toll. Walker is trapped in Paranor by four Shadowen assuming the shape of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse; Wren is now the untested Queen of the Elves, facing an approaching army; and Par still believes he is responsible for the death of his brother, unaware that Coll is alive and well, but under the control of the Federation-leader and Shadowen Rimmer Dall.
Now our heroes are gradually reunited (sometimes in rather ingenious ways, such as Morgan and Wren's serendipitous meeting ) in order to join forces against the Shadowen once and for all. There is a strange power growing in the undergrounds of the Federation Tower that may be the key to their undoing. Slowly the pieces of the puzzle fit together as the Four Lands gradually unite under the Scions.
The problem is, there is a lot of exposition and action leading up to this main event. The characters have to be re-established and to meet up with each other and in this regard Brooks is in danger of running out of ideas. This volume in particular suffers from an excess of main characters getting captured by the bad guys and the need for elaborate escape plans to be drawn up by those who've managed to escape the authorites: there's five examples of this throughout the book (count `em: Damson, Par, Coll, Padishar and Wren all managed to get kidnapped throughout the course of the book). Apart from getting repetitive, it also holds off the climatic ending, causing it to seem somewhat rushed by comparison.
There is one other major problem, that in hindsight, stretches over the entire series: the nature and purpose of the Shadowen. In my opinion, they make for weak antagonists. Admittedly, some are genuinely scary. Others, not so much. None of them - not even Rimmer Dall - become three-dimensional characters. Their origins (explained in "Elf Queen" and elaborated on here) are not particularly original, interesting or properly explained. Although there is a half-hearted attempt to explain why there are so many different types of Shadowen, it ultimately rings false. The weirdest example of this is when Walker is held captive in Paranor by four Shadowen who take on the form of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Read carefully; they are not the Biblical Horsemen, but simply Shadowen taking on their form. If this is the case, then why only send four? Why not a whole army? Why don't all Shadowen take this form and by doing so imbue themselves with the power of the Four Horsemen?
My point is that the Shadowen come across as too arbitrary, too random. Brooks gives himself the power to make them whatever he wants them to be, whether humanoid, animalistic, or mythological and they only as powerful as they need to be to defeat/be defeated by the protagonists - whatever the story calls for at that particular moment. Furthermore, the origins of the Shadowen is painfully plagiaristic of Tolkien (something I had hoped the Heritage series was drawing away from) as well as reminiscent of his own work in the original Shannara trilogy.
But for all of this, "Talismans" is a satisfying end to the story that was started way back in "Scions". All the major plot threads are wrapped up and all the questions answered (though some better than others). By now the characters are established enough for their personalities and actions to really shine, and the reader is fully invested in their fate. Par, Coll, Walker, Wren, Damson, and newcomer Matty are nice, normal people who do extraordinary things, a concept that never fails to entertain.
Amazing end.......2005-10-09
Teery brooks is a genius, this book that end the heritage series is an explendid book, it conlcudes everything that happened in the first 3 books of the heritage series and it leaves you with your mouth open wishing for more.
The Final Fight For the Four Lands Begins!.......2005-04-25
The Talismans of Shannara is the conclusion to the sequence started in The Scions of Shannara and continuing in The Druid of Shannara and The Elf Queen of Shannara. All the story threads come together. Coll risks everything to save Par from complete madness. Wren and the returned Elves fight against the Shadowen controlled armies of the Federation. Walker fights the Four Horsemen. It all culmanates at Rainbow Lake where the Scions search for the missing Wren. Par comes face-to-face with his worst fears and the secret behind the Shadowen's power is revealed.
It all sets up the events of the Voyage trilogy and the close of this sequence put Terry Brooks in his own league.
Thank god the next series is strong I almost gave brooks up.......2005-02-25
I wanted to kick Brooks in the nads after reading the fist one then second one of this series....so godawfully bad and plodding and man, you couldn't stop since you had to know how it ends right? Don't let these three throw u off Broosk as it did me for a year!! I might have never read brooks again!
I was really getting angery since he obviously put these ones out kinda fast and then ended the trilogy quickly with major cops outs to most plot lines all around.....I fkin hate cop outs!
Thankfully The Voyage trilogy has started much stronger, much, and May Have Brooks reborn in my views, but this series pissed me off so bad it took me like 1-2 years to even bother with the next trilogy even though I had it boxed set since christmas 1 year ago....its now 02/05...
Any way The shadowen are cast aside as what was going to be one of the cooler enemies invented in a while
The coolest character in this series was killed in the previous book and his waepon is not shown to be taht powerful after all
kinda bummer
Talismans of Shannara.......2003-12-22
I read the book Tailsmans of Shannara by Terry Brooks. This book is the 7th in the series and continues off the one before it. I would suggest this book to grade 8 and up. This book is fantasy. The Shadowen, things that are almost imposable to kill swarm the four lands. Their dark magic killing everything. Their leader is determined to kill the scions of Shannara. For walker he sends the four horsemen. Wren he gives an untrue friend. Par he takes control of his brother Coll and leads par to a terrible fate. When I was reading I got into the book really quickly. This book was easy to get into because the other one left me wondering.
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The Scions.......2004-03-15
The Scions of Shannara is a fictional book with classic adventures and romances. The story tajes place in the Four Lands. There are different races like the dwarves, elves, humans and several others.
Three hundred years have passed since Allanon the Druid died. The Four Lands have changed since then. The Elves have vanished and the Dwarves have been enslaved. The Southland is under the rule of the Federation. However, Par Ohmsford still has the power of the wishong. Allanon's spirit summoned Par and Coll and a few others to rid the Four Lands of the dangerous shadowen.
Par's cousin Wren has to find the elves. His uncle, Walker, has to bring back the Druids Keep in Paranor, and Par and Coll have to find the Sword of Shannara. Once all the quests are complete, the Four Lands will be back to normal.
I would recommend that you read the first Shannara books before you read this one. Several of the characters are descended from previous characters and knowing the history helps to understand the book.
Terry Brooks' writing style is one of a kind. He focuses on description and details so that one can see everything. When Brooks describes a character, it is thorough and one might find them selves agreeing or disagreeing with a characters thoughts.
I liked the book because there was a little bit of suspense and mystery. Just when you think you have figured it out, something else happens to twist the story around. The end of the story is surprising and it makes you want to read the rest of the series of Shannara.
There were some things I didn't like about the book. For one thing, it was kind of repetative. I read all the books before the Scions of Shannara and they were pretty much the same. Another thing was the characters didn't interact much. Sometimes, in the book, it would be days before anyone talked to someone else.
Overall, I thought that this book was unique because even though the story line has been seen before, Terry Brooks came up with new ideas that suited the setting and made it his own.
Really Good Book.......1999-09-23
I have never even heard of the Shannara before. I bought book 3 when I was in grade 8. It sat on the bookshelf for about 7 years. I was sitting at home and began to read it. I couldn't put the book down. I read to about page 100 and my dad told me I shouldn't start a series without reading the first book first. So I went to the Grande Prairie Public Library and got out The Scions Of Shannara. I read this book in about 4 or 5 days. I loved it. It had a good story line. The way Terry Brooks, described Par Ohmsford, kind of made him sound like a bad ass. Which describes me. So I really liked it. I am just starting book 2 and am on about page 120 and it is still the same. The Shannara Heritage is very interesting, and would reccommend it to anyone. Especially if your still young and exploring the library's to see whats out there
A really good book (The Scions of Shannara)........1999-07-02
It follows in the footsteps of the Shannara Trilogy, with more magic and more energy that keep you guessing and hoping and right on the edge of your seat. It was a very well written and exciting book and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
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Talismans of Shannara
Manufacturer: ORBIT (LITT)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GYGVYY |
Product Description
4 Titles By Terry Brooks Heritage of Shannara Series : The Scions of Shannara The Druid of Shannara The Elf Queen of Shannara The Talismans of Shannara Books one thru four. four mmpb books.
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Talismans of Shannara Inscribed
Terry Brooks
Manufacturer: BALLANTINE BOOKS @
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
Shannara | Series | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B000SNSKQ0 |
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Multiple books shipped as one item for your convenience. Save on Shipping/Handling charges.
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