Inspiration Books

This book contains 15 wonderful games, and excellent instructions on how to play them all. This would be a great gift for somebody of any age. It's just fun to play....

This book is a great collection of board games from around the world, with easy to understand instructions, and all the peices to play. The board games are all multileveled but easy to play, and all of games are fun. The pages are all heavy laminated board, with a sturdy wire binding. The pieces are glass with a carrying case attached. The only problem I had was the carrying case tearing. All in all, a great buy.

We have had this wonderful book - collection of games since it first appeared in 1990 (well before amazon.com). We are ordering another for our sons who are away at college and requested it to share with their friends at their apartment. Does that tell you anything?

What is really awesome about this book is that not only does it tell you How to play the game, but includes the board AND the pieces you need to play for EVERY GAME! So far all of the games have been a blast and I find myself playing them over and over! I'd reccomend this book to anyone that loves games!

This is a classic Klutz book, one of their earliest, and it's wonderful! A perfect way to occupy your kids in the backseat or on an airplane; it's extremely portable and all you'll need is a flat surface for playing.

It's not just for kids, though! Instead of lugging around 3 or 4 different travel editions of games, why not just grab this book and you'll have 15 games in one in a lightweight and easy to carry format.

This little book is powerful. It is easy to read the daily devotion and apply it to yourself and your struggle with weight loss. Very supportive.

I appreciate this book for helping me keep on track in watching what I eat. There are encouraging stories and some words of wisdom for the dieter. Each day's reading is just a short paragraph, and there is a Bible verse to remember through the day. I got the book because I believe that focusing on God's help to diet is what will really make a difference.

Oh GOD!!!!! Why?? WHY?!?!?!?!?! I wish I could just off myself, real easy like. No mess, no clean up, no relatives breaking into my studio apartment only to find my nude clay-like corpse sprawled out on the floor with empty food containers from Wendy's crushed beneath the weight of my, then, bloated mortal coil. What's the point of going on? Really, what IS the point?!?!?! Just as I was lurching through another uninspiring, energy draining, soul crushing day on this God forsaken hell planet, I entered a nearby Jamba Juice to purchase a Fat Burning fruit smoothie, when I looked to my left and found this little treasure trove of revivifying quips and quotes. WOW!!!!!! What a Life saver!!!!! I really DID buy a 12 gauge shotgun that I was going to use to do an instantaneous color scheme change on my studio apartment's ceiling but when I read Leo Buscaglia's quote, namely "Don't be afraid of a little poop"......well, the shear genius of that idea pierced my mind like a diamond bullet, and it got me to realize, "Hey, Life's just a bowl of cherries so don't mind the pits" (pg. 78, 3rd paragraph). I've never turned back. As for my shotgun.........well, let's just say I use it to hunt deer. Better them than me. HA HA HA HA God Bless.

If you are considering this book, do yourself a favor: Google for your quotes; you'll get a lot more for your unspent money. In part, the Acknowledgements section states: "Some...may be imperfectly worded or attributed." What is the point of a quotation book that (1) doesn't get the quote correct, and (2) doesn't get the author correct? This is a QUOTE book, not an opinion book or a paraphrase book, so one might think that the correct quote and author would matter, but I guess not. If Danny Boy couldn't verify a quote or source, could he have used a replacement quote ... like one of the tens of thousands that I can get for free from several dozen websites? This guy has found a short road to publication, and it's paved with laziness, carelessness, and lack of responsibility. His publishers should also be held responsible, but, hey, why should we let a little thing like accuracy stand in the way of greed.

I loved this book! It gets you wanting to drop the book and make some projects. I work in metal clay and I was really inspired by some of the techniques, as well as adding polymer clay to my own work.

this book intends to inspire you to think outside of the box and that's what it does!!
I love it; the pictures are great, the instructions are good, and most of all it shows a variety of techniques, both common and unusual ones.
I use only this book to make bracelets, there are some fabulous examples in it

As long-time polymer clay enthusiast, I was very excited about this book, and it lived up to expectations! The project information is very complete, with easy to follow instructions and photos, and the examples are inspiring. It may be a little difficult for someone who has never worked in polymer before, but I think the projects would be suitable for someone who has a basic knowledge, as well as more advanced artists. I have never been disappointed in a Lark Publishing book and they came through again!

I am new to polymer clay and have bought several books. This is the best. If I had to buy just one book, this would be it. Wonderful instructions and fabulous creations. This book shows just how far you can go with polymer clay, from fun to dramatic. I highly recommend this book.

I have never written a review before but after reading The Art of Jewelry I had to jump online and tell the world just how wonderful it was to have a book that was not to basic and not to advanced. If you have been playing with clay for a year or more this book will help you elevate you work. If you are brand new to polymer clay you might want to start with "The New Clay" by Nan Roche.

I love this book. I have been working with Feng Shui and did not venture into Vastu Shastra because of it's complexity. But this book really simplifies the ancient art of Vastu Shastra by describing how to create altars. It has great pictures,tables and the language is quite simple. I have already created two altars and can see the results. Good luck

Faith and positive thinking could make these altars work. (The Secret)
I think the authors are new age profiteers.
Go to their web site vastucreations dot com
click on "Products"
click on "Mantras & Yantras"
scroll down to the bottom of the page to the 2" by 2" paper squares with simple pictures that could easily be copied and printed.

They have the word SAMPLE printed across them to prevent this.
Now they can charge you $12.00 for these 2" by 2" paper pictures.

What bothers me is that some of these are to help children.

Maybe this doesn't bother you, but it makes me wonder, "How devoted to making money are they?"

Title: Altars of Power and Grace; Create the Life You Desire

Authors: Robin and Michael Mastro

Review By: Diana Rohini LaVigne, Indian Life and Style Magazine

This 182-page guide to personal altars based on the ancient Indian theory of Vastu Shastra is not only a clearly written book on a complex topic, but it enchants readers with its sophisticated and alluring imagery and book design. Photos help readers visualize an alter set up and graphs help illustrate the importance of the alter arrangement and its elements.

Altars of Power and Grace is laced with inspirational words and images that almost envoke harmony. With a packed appendix to support further studies and knowledge, this book is the perfect learning tool to reap the rewards of implementing the principles of Vastu Shastra.

The authors carefully pick apart the complex topic into smaller chunks so that readers aren't overwhelmed by the vastness of the topic. Starting with the history and science foundation of Vastu Shastra, it moves slowly into the more deep topics like how to heighten spirituality, attracting universal support and how to create a global peace altar.

Without a doubt, if someone is interested in Vastu Sastra and looking to incorporate its principles into their life, Altars of Power and Grace is the perfect start and will guide you easily onto your personal path of fulfillment.

This book is very well illustrated, easy to follow, and simple to understand. I like the author's use of pictures and actual client stories to demonstrate how to set up altars using your own items. You truly feel as if you can do it!

When I wanted to find ways to enlighten my home with more feng shui without spending $$$$ on a consultant...I found this charm at the library.

While it is suggested by the authors only to create at the most two altars...I have gone ahead and created all 8 ... While the concepts of the directions and planning of the altars takes some thought and planning as in learning any new skill...with intent and focus following the simplistic instructions and free web-site access for pronounciation of the accompanying mantras allows arrival of the place you want to be. With some questions...I have been in touch with Robin, co-author and she answers within a few days and is as lovely and Divine as the book.

The results: I have an immediate and powerful connection with the Divine including a guardian angel in my computer that does not allow me to send or receive e-mails from those I should no longer be connected with. I receive wonderful Universal signs all the time...as I work out of my home anyone entering my home is blessed and amazingly healed with this alignment of the Earth's energies...people who have negative energies and ulterior motives no longer come to my home or are in my life...and I continue to find highest spiritual direction and gifts on an ongoing basis. My work that I offer to the world is spiritually focused and brings much abundance to myself and those who receive.

What a blessing to receive and honor this ancient, powerful and beautiful work ...thank you...!

Goregous little book from one of my favourite authors - a good read for a rainy day and evenning tucked up in bed.

cute and fun....and all about naps....sail away to dreamland....alone or with friends...the sandman does exist and this book inspires you to nap in ways you may not have thought about...celebrate naps and keep this book near a comfy spot in your life. thanks sark!

I really enjoyed this book ... I agree with some of the other reviewers in that it is a little repetitive of earlier books. This did not stop me from enjoying it! I realize that SARK thought that naps were so important that they deserved their own book. I've been trying to convince my office to have "siesta" time daily, but no luck so far. Everytime I pick up one of SARK's books I become re-inspired. Great, although short, little book. Grab the book and settle down for a nap!

Do you know someone is that is overstressed? Want to get them a book to help?

I researched about 20 different stress books from my local library, and I found this one to be the best. Most books are too preachy for de-stress books. They talk about stress and it just stresses you out reading them!

But this book is a pure pleasure to read. It's fun, and it makes you feel good about taking naps. And this is a fun book to share with others. It makes for a nice surprise gift to someone who is going through alot of troubles in their life.

*taking my nap now*

"My life is one long nap, punctuated by brief moments of activity"

Spend any time in Europe or Latin countries and you soon discover the value of naps and sleeping as a requirement for a whole and healthy life. Maybe that is why this is my favorite SARK book. I own all her books. I even think this is a book that if you love yourself and your best friend, you will buy copies of it.

She does an excellent job of explaining why naps are important and how naps heal the mind, body and spirit. I personally believe that a nap or rest period should be a must in any home and business. That closing up the store between 2-4 every afternoon and taking a nap would reduce a lot of problems American society has.

Do not let her wonderful watercolour graphics fool you into thinking this is just a fun book. Because the words she shares are so valuable. She shows that the countries who have people who nap, are the most productive. People who nap are sick less which means less job absentees

And she shows as does research that sleep is when we are dreaming and when we get some of the best ideas as well as when we reenergize our whole being. I like the section on pages 51-57 on where to nap etc is good. My favorite place is in a Guatemalan hammock we have which cradles me like a baby and allows me to slightly sway as I nap. I like it so much I recommend it for sleeping at night when restless.

A very inspiring book, you just have to randomly choose a page and the message resonates with you, Doreen Virtue is a very inspirational writer

I bring the book with me wherever I go to give me a message I need to know for the day.

When I ask a question, e.g. "What do I need to know?" I open to the book on a random page and it gives me some guidance.

It works every time to receive some quick advice from angels!!

It is very inspiring to open this book randomely and read the healing words from the angels. It's very positive and lifting the spirits.

This book is one that I would recommend to the intermediate to advanced quilter without reservation. The directions are very clear, the photos are fabulous and the options are endless using her suggestions for splitting diamonds and mix and matching the borders. This is a pattern book and reference book that you will return to again and again for inspiration. LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT.

those of us who have been making lone star quilts for a while will instantly know that the cutting chart in the back of the book is incorrect.....all of it! diamonds are measured one way, the strips to cut them, another. check the authors' website for corrections, but be advised, the chart is still wrong. Adding a half an inch to the size of a diamond does not give you the size of strip to cut. Her projects are probably OK though.

This beautifully produced book concentrates on the theme of making star quilts - not 12 inch block pattern stars but those gorgeous large lone stars which cover a whole quilt top with one huge star made up of hundreds of tiny diamonds.

Rotary cutting and machine paper piecing methods are used in this book to create some particularly intricate quilts which include curved piecing and many sharp points to match. Some of the patterns included split the diamonds down the middle which further increases the complexity of the pieces - and the workmanship in the sample quilts is superb.

There is a large gallery of different quilts, many of which use very brightly coloured fabrics. I don't greatly care for the way very busy fabric prints are used in some of the pieces both in the gallery and in the pattern section. I feel that the busy floral prints obscure the intricate designs which are beautifully pieced and finished. Don't expect a lot of large bed quilt patterns either - although the quilts could be laid on top of a bed the average size of the completed patterns is 50 inches square.

Fabric selection and design is also discussed and there is a selection of different templates to help you begin creating your own original Lone Star quilt layout.

This is not a book for the beginner. The quilt patterns are pieces for the advanced worker who knows what she is doing. However it provides plenty of inspiration for the experienced quilter.

I took Jan's class and can see why she was voted teacher of the year. She is really great and the book is a very nice one. Do check her website for the corrections, I like the way she squares up the sections of the stars so they go together really nicely. I have 3 of them ready to quilt!

Even though I have not made many quilts, I took the plunge and enrolled in a class for the Spiral Lone Star pattern from this book. Incredibly, the quilt truly did turn out to be "much easier than it looks" as promised by the teacher. Krentz has broken the intricate designs into workable sections and simplified the construction techniques for each section. These quilts will challenge you to explore color and movement in every piece, with thrilling and satisfying results.