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Explores the central role played by the galaxy in both ancient and modern times in the transformation of the human spirit.

Extends Jenkins' groundbreaking research in Maya Cosmogenesis 2012.

Reveals how the coming Galactic Alignment of era-2012 promises a renewal of human consciousness.

Uncovers the galactic vision of Mayan, Egyptian, Greek, and Vedic cosmologies.

The Galactic Alignment is a rare astronomical event that brings the solstice sun into alignment with the center of the Milky Way galaxy every 12,960 years. Building on the discoveries of his book Maya Cosmogenesis 2012, Jenkins demonstrates that the end-date of 2012 does not signal the end of time but rather the beginning of a new stage in the development of human consciousness. He recovers a striking common thread that connects the ancient cosmological insights of the Maya not only to Egyptian thought and Vedic philosophy but also to the diversity of humankind's metaphysical traditions ranging from Celtic sacred topography and Medieval alchemy to the Kabbalah and Islamic astrology. His work presents us with a groundbreaking synthesis of lost wisdom once common to ancient cosmologies that will help us understand the significance of this transformative cosmic milestone.

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witch
Actualy that book is very informative, especially where it touches on the Vedic tradition and the work of Rene Guenon.

Magical Christianity, Revised Edition: The Power of Symbols for Spiritual Renewal with a CD of Guided Meditations

A good read
The book was delivered as was said. The Author brings out a lot of interesting information but is a little long winded at certain points. At times he seems to forget that not all of the readers of his book have his background in the things he writes about. Overall the book was a good deal.

Interesting
This book was interesting and a decent read.Jenkins brought a lot if info together and didn't go overboard on the religious rhetoric.I found it to be a good comparison of interesting facts brought together with some interesting opinions with nothing forced on the reader.You are left to make your own conclusions.

An acedemic inquiry
Clearly John Jenkins is extremely knowledgeable on his subject. The depth of detail in this book is quite amazing and is written concisely.

For me however, I found the detail a little too much. I couldn't help but think this kind of academic, intellectual inquiry was some attempt to justify the validity of the Mayan Calendar. It seems a distinct possibility to me that one could get lost in the detail of all this and miss the very essence of the Mayan Calendar.The point, in my mind at least, it is to turn inside to the intuitive Self, which is arising so obviously in these turbulent yet exciting years.

I can understand how an academic person would enjoy the deep analysis and mass of information, but a more "heart" directed person may find it all a bit heavy and drawn out.

I suppose the one thing I would simply suggest is that if you are a "heart" type of person, as I am, then maybe this isn't the book for you. As a matter of interest, I found Carl Calleman's books easier and more direct.

And in case you're wondering, I find the whole 2011 versus 2012 debate a little moot. That will show up soon enough. It isn't now. Be here now, in touch with your SELF. Practice that vigilantly, and the rest will follow perfectly naturally. Just like it's supposed to.

Another good book - 2012
For several years i was looking forward to get book such as this one. JMJ did as usuall great work. I like his style of writing. Filtered facts, returning to previous ideas, corection of the not well developed. Reviews of all passed parts. Great appendixies.
In fact JMJ guide us in 2012MAYA cosmogenesis to understand the meaning and purpose of the 2012. In this book JMJ shows us how the alignment is binded to Mayas time and to Ours. Where, When and What. So you can take some software and check your self if he tells us truth. Also if you take some other books related to this issue, you will be suprised by relationships between the facts. PopolVuh + this book + 2012 Maya Cosmogenesis + Orion Mystery + Hamlet Hill are really good combo to get quick overview about the 2012 issue.
I am not going to write and opose to the facts in the book, this review is just to guide other to buy or not to buy this book. So facts could be checked by orderer.
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Did the ancient Mayans predict that the "world will end" in2012 . . . or is that a modern misinterpretation of their true message?Respected author and researcher John Major Jenkins goes to the source--theoriginal Mayan calendar found in the city of Izapa--to find the surprisinganswers. On Unlocking the Secrets of 2012, listeners will learn how theMayan mystics based their myths and prophecies on a deep understanding ofcycles--their beginnings, their endings, and how the impending cycle endingimpacts our lives. According to Jenkins, the Mayan legacy offers thefollowing teachings to help us understand 2012: * What is the Galactic Alignment? The astronomical phenomenon predicted bythe Mayans, and how it will affect us * Izapa as the origin place of the 2012 calendar and the "uncorruptedvision" of the early Mayan skywatchers * Living at the end of a cycle--practices drawn from Mayan spiritualitythat we can apply in our everyday lives * Beyond 2012: transforming our consciousness so we can create and nurturea better world, and more In the growing interest surrounding the year 2012, John Major Jenkins hasemerged as the most knowledgeable and trusted expert on ancient Mayanculture and its beliefs. Now, listeners can join him on Unlocking theSecrets of 2012 to discover the perennial wisdom passed down from theseextraordinary early astronomers-- and why their message is so important tous today. ... Read more

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Powerful Stuff!!!
If you've read any of his other books - this is a great enhancement for all of it.

Much of his work are in these CD's - but - there are 3 other things he touches base on here that isn't spoken of in his books.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Clueless attempted promo for his other books
The fascinating aspect of ancient Mayan astronomical observation creating a universal calendar dating from their time through the modern year 2012 is obviously grist for speculation as that date (and the end of their anciently calculated time (or at least an era) approaches. John Major Jenkins, according to the package notes, is the author of five previous books including "Maya Cosmogenesis 2012" and "Galactic Alignment" (an event with practical effects Jenkins gives no clue to but which astronomers with modern instruments apparently actually predict for 2012) but has no obvious other qualifications other than (apparently) traveling a lot in non-degree-persueing activities. He is clearly trying to capitalize on this fascination, but does so very badly indeed. In over two decades of wide ranging audio-book listening, these three discs covering three and a half hours of tedium are by far the most useless, uninteresting set of discs or tapes I have wasted time and money on. Jenkins gives precious little practical information and unlocks no "secrets." Instead, he repeats about 15 minutes worth of Mayan "creation" myths (without ever getting to the *creation* part) over two to three hours, plugs previous books with the implication THEY explain what this book promised to, and having run out of material, falls back on trite breathing relaxation exercises (tarting them up with references to supposed Mayan "shaman traditions"). When purchasing the book, I thought the publisher's name, "Sounds True" was clever - unfortunately, after listening to this sad exploitation piece, I'm inclined to re-read it as "ONLY *sounds* true," and would be very skeptical about trying another of their other releases. Not a good listen (Jenkins doesn't even READ well - lots of curious pauses). Sad. I usually pass audio books I'm done with on to friends or the local library - this one just goes in the trash.
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The first translation of a previously unknown Aztec codex and its initiatory teachings for 2012

Discloses the potential for great spiritual awakening offered at the end of the Aztec calendar cycle

Presents the only existing English-language transcription of the Aztec codex, with line-by-line commentary

Contains the epic poetry and metaphysical insights of Beat poet Marty Matz (19342001

In 1961 an unknown Aztec codex was revealed to Beat poet and explorer Marty Matz by a Mazatec shaman in the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. Originally intended for dramatic performance, this codex presents a profound metaphysical teaching describing how the end of time will bring about a visionary ascent. At the behest of his Mazatec teacher, Matz transcribed this pictorial codex into a literary form that would preserve its initiatory teachings and reveal its secret meanings to a wider audience.Pyramid of Fire is an epic poem that provides a vehicle to transport the initiate into the higher realms of consciousness. It represents a barely surviving thread of teachings that have been passed down in secret since the time of the Spanish Conquest. Revealed are the techniques by which man is transported to the stellar realm after death via the solar energy within what the ancients called the serpent of consciousness. Line-by-line commentary by Matz and John Major Jenkins provides insights into the perennial philosophy contained in the codex and its relevance to our times.
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Pyramind of fire
Since I dabbled in mind altering drugs in the 60's and 70's I could understand the words and thoughts of Jenkins.Since I first heard of 2012 in Graham Handcocks "Fingerprints of the Gods" I have sought out books on the subject.I have narrowed my reading to the Central American and Hindu trane of thought.I like Jenkins so much I purchased Maya Cosmogenesis 2012.Both should be read by all.

DiaGnosis: A very important document
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the Beat generation poet Marty Matz explored remote areas of Mexico and learned to speak the Mazatec language. He gained the trust of a Mazatec shaman, who showed him an unknown codex, and also explained to him the meaning behind the pictograms. Marty made a translation and recited it in the poetry clubs of San Francisco. The final page got lost over the years, but John Major Jenkins located a recording of one of Marty's recitals and reconstructed the whole translation.

All other codices that have survived have been interpreted solely by non-indigenous scholars, with the exception of the Popul vuh of the Maya, which was written into a word form from what was originally a pictorial document. This means that the Pyramid of Fire is a unique insight into the philosophy of the Aztecs, which turns out to be fascinating. The true meaning of sacrifice, for example, is simply a transcending of the ego - a self-sacrifice. The metaphorical pictures were misunderstood and resulted in the gory mass sacrifices of prisoners for which the Aztecs later became famous. In fact, the Aztec philosophy turns out to be very similar to that which was known to G.I. Gurdjieff, following his travels across the near East and Asia.

The Pyramid of Fire reveals that the Aztecs had a spiritual technology similar to the Kundalini yoga of the Hindus, in which Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, is shown to be an identical concept. Though some have suggested this in the past, they lacked the evidence - now we have it.

The last page of the codex reveals that the final New Fire ceremony will bring a fire of purification that will burn away the remains of mortal desires and illusions, that will be the end of obscurity - the obscurity imposed by Tezcatlipoca - the Smoking Mirror, or obsidian mirror. This is a very similar concept to the end-time vision of St. Paul "For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face" (1 Cor 13 v.12) or alternatively, "through a glass darkly". Since Jenkins has already reconstructed the meaning of the New Fire ceremony as a tradition for tracking precession (see Maya Cosmogenesis 2012), and that it was adapted at Chichen Itza (the pyramid of Kukulcan) to correlate with the Mayan end-date of 2012, then it seems that the Quetzalcoatl-Kukulcan-Kundalini teachings are to help prepare mankind for the current time-window earmarked by 2012, when we are due to confront The Other.

Hidden wisdom of Aztec codex
John Major Jenkins is best known for his facinating work on the Mayan calendar, such as 'Maya Cosmogenesis 2012' and 'Galactic Alignment'. In this book, he explores the Aztec culture, and in particular an unknown codex discovered by his co-author friend Marty Matz, a 'beat poet' of the 1950's generation. In the book Jenkins provides a complete listing of the 13 page codex, along with his own commentary on its meaning. In addition, there is an autobiographical novella written by Marty, which reminded me of the writings of Carlos Castaneda. Jenkins is convinced of the authenticity of the codex and its part in the 'perennial philosophy'.

I was particularly intrigued by the parallels of the writings of the codex with those of other esoteric sources, particularly the writings of George Gurdjieff, Gnostic, Hermetic. Kabbalah, Hebrew and Christian scripture. Jenkins seems to have a profound grasp of the esoteric meaning behind the writings of the Mayan, Aztec and other Meso-America cultures and their part in the perennial philosophy of the ages. Jenkins is a gifted writer and scholar and I recommend this book wholeheartedly. ... Read more

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"The brand-new bestselling series from the authors of the phenomenalmulti-million-selling Left Behind books. Now in paperback! Here is the first inthe Biblically inspired series, The Jesus Chronicles, which brings to life thestory of Jesus, told in the voices of those who knew and loved him best -- theGospel writers John, Mark, Matthew, and Luke. In this volume, readers willdiscover John's story, a thrilling account of the life of the man who came tofulfill the prophecies of the Old Testament and to save all of humankind -- and thedisciple who was the last eyewitness to Jesus' glory. Readers will experiencefirsthand the creation of the Gospel of John as well as the Book ofRevelation -- Scripture that still has profound meaning for the world 2,000 yearslater." ... Read more

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Fairly predictable
If you know the gospel of John really well, almost no need to read this book.I'll not be buying the next in the series.

John's Story
Good book for those who haven't read the book of John in the Bible.I found the book to move very slowly.

Couldn't even finish this one
I totally agree with the other one star reviewers.I only fought part-way through the book before I pushed it aside in disgust.While a fiction work, the main character is supposed to give you a sense of who John was.The book portrays him as a hot-headed legalistic old man, quick to anger, cowardly, and needing to be led by those he had mentored.Where are his fruits of the Spirit?Where is the wisdom he would have from walking with the Master all those years?The words he spoke in the book were drivel.If you want a good fiction book to read (sorry I can't vouch for the historical accuracy) try Francine Rivers Mark of the Lion series.It's a three part series.I highly recommend the first two books.

I am enjoying reading this book.
I haven't quite finished it yet but I have been pleasantly surprised so far. I love how they kind of let you see things through John's eyes how it may have been for him back then. They take what they know from history and of course add conversations and things they think might have taken place to make it a novel. It's fun and easy to read. The only thing I don't like is that the last part of the book seems to be the books he wrote straight from the Bible which takes up a lot of space. I understand that's the whole point of the book but it's almost like I got tricked into thinking the book was longer than what it is. Other than that I would definately recommend this book. I really do enjoy reading it! I plan to buy them all!

Missing the Point
While the book may not be "historically correct" and even as far as a misinterpretation, I did enjoy it as what it is, a novel.

Finally, I'd have to add, if somewhere out in this world, one person were to read this book and come to Christ as a result of it, can it be called a failure?I'd call it a rousing success if that were the result.Hopefully it will lead to many, many more such rousing successes. ... Read more

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Here is the adventure that started John Muir on a lifetime of discovery. Taken from his earliest journals, this book records Muir's walk in 1867 from Indiana across Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida to the Gulf Coast. In his distinct and wonderful style, Muir shows us the wilderness, as well as the towns and people, of the South immediately after the Civil War. ... Read more

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Did not receive!
I did not receive this product. One week after I ordered it I got an email stating that I would not receive this book & my account was refunded. Not sure what the deal is.

A perilous journey to discover the natural world
After an accident in a carriage factory while working as an inventor left him temporarily blinded, John Muir vowed that he would break the moorings of life in Indianapolis and embark for wilderness places to study plants. His intention, which he later acknowledged as foolhardy, was to find his way to a tributary of the Amazon and float down that great river. He never made it to South America. He was lucky enough to survive a bout with malaria and be diverted to California.

It's hard to imagine a much more dangerous undertaking than to set off alone soon after the Civli War to places unknown in the heart of the South. He was warned repeatedly by kind strangers and knew quite clearly of the dangers ahead:the guerilla bands of roving white bandits, displaced and desperate former slaves, a migration of rattlesnakes, the alligator-infested swamps, and the worst of all: catching malaria from mosquito bites (the thing that did catch up to him). It shows how single minded he was in his desire to study and learn about the natural world. As the blacksmith who took him in along the way characterized him: what a tough-minded man he needed to be in order to subordinate the dangers to what he wanted to do.

Some do get rather tired of reading Muir's descriptive passages, but for anyone with a love of plants, this book offers a very unique and special view of the native vegetation along the route that he took to Florida. The cultural observations are less common, but they are keen and say a lot about the times: the people and how simply they lived. Then, there are some amazing experiences such as the time he spent in the natural refuge of the St Bonaventure graveyard in Savannah waiting for a parcel from his brother to arrive. There's a prophecy by a friend along the way about the coming prevalence of electricity long before the light bulb was invented. And, there are Muir's observations that plants do have secret lives, unknown to man, who tends to blow himself up out of all proportion to the rest of Creation.

Natures bounty in a war-torn land
John Muir (naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club) left his home in Indiana at age 29 and "rambled" 1,000 miles through the woods of the southern US ending in Florida in 1867/68. It was just 2 years after the end of the Civil War and he ran into "wild negros" and long-haired horse-riding ex-Confederate bandits who would "kill a man for $5". He passed through uninhabited stretches of burnt out fields and deserted farms and was often seen as a northern interluder mistrusted by his southern guests. He lived mostly on stale pieces of bread, almost dieing of starvation while camping in a graveyard outside of Savannah, GA. He caught malaria and was bed ridden for 3 months, cared for by a kind family in Florida.

This is a snapshot of the south right after the war and the contrast between Muir's beautiful nature writing and the devastation of war are just as striking today as they must have been for the many people who encountered this unusual walker in the woods. Muir's writing is under-stated - the book was published posthumously and is more a diary than a finished book, which gives it a truthfulness and matter of factness. Fundamentally a Romanticist world-view - the power of nature and mans relation to it - Muir delights in finding, sampling and discussing plants, animals and geography. The genre is best compared with Robert Louis Stevenson's Travels With a Donkey in the Cevennes and Thoreau's The Maine Woods.

John Muir is really underrated as a writer
The title sums up quite a bit of the review for me. Not only was he a brilliant naturalist and visionary, but he was a better than decent science and adventure writer. This book, thousand mile walk to the gulf, is from Muir's younger days when he basically dropped out and went exploring. He walked from Wisconsin to the gulf, shortly after the war, and literally slept wherever. Hedges, roadsides, the occasional house. His observations on reconstruction South are all the more insightful because they are unadulterated (is that a word?) by any agenda, and have the overpowering reality of truth.

While his time in the Sierras is what he is most famous for, and the mountains more rugged and inspiring, this pre-Jenkins "Walk Across America" is a tamer warm-up for reading his journals from Yosemite days. I highly recommend it myself, it gives a bit of botany and a lot of background on Muir himself.

Interesting Journey
One of John Muir's earliest works, this book traces his travels from Indiana to Florida, continuing on to Cuba, and ending up in California.At times, it is fascinating stuff.As he left in 1867, just after the American Civil War, he encounters many suspicious Southerners, although most are cordial to him.Muir wrote this as a journal of discovery, I think, to document the different flora and fauna he encounters in a part of the country with which he was not familiar.But this book is just as interesting as a social study - in other words, what was life like in America in 1867?How did the people act?How did they treat him?What were his impressions?If you have ever wondered about what America was like 150 years ago, you will find some answers here.

Additionally, Muir has some fine moments of nature writing.Sometimes he delights in just stopping and observing: "I used to lie on my back for whole days beneath the ample arms of these great trees, listening to the winds..."He calls the birds he observes "feathered people from the woods and reedy isles."And despite being a God-fearing man, he disagrees with those who take a fundamentalist view of nature, ridiculing the claim that the world was made especially for man..."a presumption not supported by the facts," says Muir.

Overall, I enjoyed this book.At times there is a little too much discussion on botany for my tastes, but that was OK.Muir's journal is rich with interesting anecdotes.With this journey, the founder of the Sierra Club was well on his way to making his mark in the world.

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While researching the 2012 end-date of the Maya Calendar, John Major Jenkins decoded the Maya's galactic cosmology. The Maya discovered that the periodic alignment of the Sun with the center of the Milky Way galaxy is the formative influence on human evolution. These alignments also define a series of World Ages. The fourth age ends on December 21, 2012, when an epoch chapter in human history will come to an end. Maya Cosmogenisis 2012 reveals the Maya's insight into the cyclic nature of time, and prepares us for oue own cosmogenesis--the birth of a new world. ... Read more

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A very thorough book
This book is very thorough. To me it was a little too archaeological but it was good. And it has an excellent forword by Terence McKenna.

The 'Zero Time' Is Upon Us
Overall this book is pretty solid I think as far as the research.

The main point is that we are very close to the end of what people call "The Platonic Year".This is a 25,800 year period of time during which our solar system travels through the 12 signs of the zodiac.

On 12/21/12 a strange astronomical alignment will occur where our solar system will get lined up with the super massive black hole in the center of the Milky Way galaxy.The "black sun".I think I read somewhere else that an energy beam is emanating from the black sun and this beam will strike the earth on that date.

The author doesn't really say exactly what's supposed to happen on that date.Perhaps the change that occurs will be within all of us I don't know.

Another re-occuring point is the Mayan shamans' use of mind altering substances such as certain mushrooms.To avoid the upset stomach that these concoctions could cause they would sometimes inject the mixture directly into their intestines.

In appendix 6 he critiques some other books on this subject and compares them to his own research.He disagrees with others that the ancient Egyptians were more advanced that the Mayans.My own take is both cultures have a common source (Atlantis).The pyramid of Kukulcan compares very well to the other pyramids around the world.However the pyramids at Giza, especially when they were in their original condition, stand alone.

Nobody really knows how these pyramids were built by the way, much as traditional Egyptologists like to make us think they know.

He is correct that people in our modern world today may in some cases tend to underestimate the knowledge that these ancient cultures possessed.

Many people today have a feeling that something strange is going to happen soon.I do anyway.Perhaps a lot of people like to read those 'left behind' books because that's a Christian response to this feeling.

There are some truly tragic desecrations and destructions of culture and knowledge that stand out in human history.Here's my short list:

1) the Muslims destroying the surfaces of the pyramids at Giza in Egypt so they could use the limestone for their palaces for Mohammed

2) the burning of the library at Alexandria by the Christians

3) the Spanish burning all of the Mayan's ancient codex booklets and melting down all of the Aztec's priceless gold artifacts

So we see that no single religion or country had any monopoly on destroying knowledge and history.

Jeff Marzano

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The Giza Death Star

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Edgar Cayce's Atlantis and Lemuria: The Lost Civilizations in the Light of Modern Discoveries

Lemuria & Atlantis: Studying the Past to Survive the Future

The Hunt for Zero Point:Inside the Classified World of Antigravity Technology

Fascinating book
Cosmogenesis 2012 is a compelling book about the meaning of the Mayan and Mesoamerican calendric images.It reveals evidence as to why the Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012 along with explanations as to what this could entail for humanity.I recommend it for anyone interested in the end date of 2012.

Maya Cosmogenesis 2012
This work of Jenkins was all and more than I thought it would be.I share his path to where we are going in 2012.I would purchase any work of Jenkins as I know I would not be disappointed.

2012 Research starts here
John Major Jenkins has looked into the question of why the Maya ended their 13-baktun cycle in the Gregorian year 2012, and has researched the matter in incredible detail, and comes to conclusions that result from detailed study of many archaeological and specialist works. His study shows that the Maya deliberately targetted this point in time as the end of the cycle, and the evidence is found in king-accession rites, mythology, architecture, and the ball-game.

As you will know if you've read other reviews, the reason is the alignment of the winter solstice sun with the galactic equator - an event that happens only once in a cycle of precession - around 26,000 years. This IS NOT the "alignment of the solar system with galactic centre" or any of the other misrepresentatations of his work that have appeared.

This work stands whether or not anything noticeable happens in the years around 2012 - the fact is, that the Maya predicted that something would happen around 2012. This has become evident since the publication of this book, since the Tortuguero prophecy entered the public domain. In April 2005, the existence of Tortuguro monument 6 was revealed, (though known to a few specialists before that). The stela gives the end-date 4 Ahau, 3 Kankin, 13 Baktun (a combination of 3 calendars that gives the 21 December 2012 date) and gives an accompanying prophecy of the return of the Nine Gods. ... Read more

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"John Holland Jenkins was thirteen and a half years old when the Alamo fell in 1836 and he became a soldier of the Texas Republic under General Sam Houston.... [But] it was not until 1884, when he was past sixty years old, that he began writing down...the reminiscences that, as now put into book form, light up for whoever will read [them] the earliest days of early English-speaking Texas."

—from the Foreword by J. Frank Dobie

"This is the firsthand account by one who measured up to the demands of danger and hardships and lived to write about it for others. For, here is history in the making—Indian raids and Mexican forays were daily menaces and brought massacres, capture and torture to these first settlers. These reminiscences...are invaluable for their recordings of early frontier times and for their presentation of such historic happenings as the Mier and Santa Fe expeditions. The original flavor of the writing has been beautifully retained and the entire account is well documented."

—Library Journal

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Good starting point
For a single book to get the feel of early Texas, this is very good. It is largely reminisces, but that is offset by the grandson's excellent editing notes that point out errors or give further details. There is some "man, we were good" attitude, but I believe that is understandable. I may rate Smithwick a slightly better read because of the humor and intelligence, but I felt this book gives a better overall picture of the time and situation. ... Read more

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A fresh look at JFK's life from childhood to his charismatic, spectacular Presidency --including sharply focused 'takes' on theories about his murder, an assassination viewed by millions world-wide on TV. The authors have researched archives from London, Washington, Boston and Cuba, and feature original interviews with JFK'S contemporaries that provide fascinating insights into his personality. ... Read more

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Do we need another book on J F Kennedy?--Definitely, if it is as good as this one.

I have been following the Assassination of JFK ever since that terrible day on November 22,1963.I was glued to the TV for nearly a week and watched Jack Ruby actually kill Oswald live in plain view of millions of viewers. At the time ,there was no doubt about how serious an event was underway,and one had to wonder where will it all end. The only comparable event in my lifetime was the attack on America on 9/11.
Over the years I have read numerous books and watched many hours of films,documentaries and much discussion on the Assassination.
The book covers the whole life of JFK and picks out the most important events,comments and photographs.
There has been talk of conspiracy ever since it happened and this book sums up the reasons why the Assassination took place and who was behind it.
Look at these quotes and try to convince yourself that there was no conspiracy.

"Mark my word, this man Kennedy in in for trouble,and he will get what is coming to him....Kennedy's not going to make it to the election. He is going to be hit."
Mafia Boss,Santo Trafficante

"If I told you what I really know,it would be very dangerous to this country. Our whole political system would be disrupted."
J.Edgar Hoover

"Our polls consistantly show 80% of Americans believe there was a Conspiracy. If in fact there was,and if President Johnson and the FBI did pressure the Warren Commission to defuse the fears of a conspiracy,in doing so they may in fact have averted a chance for war against Cuba and the Soviet Union."

"One of your boys did it."
Robert Kennedy to Cuban Exile Leader, Harry Williams

The book also gives many quotes that were so well made by Kennedy.
On being asked how he became a War Hero;
"It was absolutely involuntary.
They sank my boat."

Another of his great quotes;
"Any man who may be asked in this country what he did to make his life worthwhile,I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction;
"I served in the United States Navy."

The book concludes with a most moving picture of Jacqueline,kneeling at the grave of her husband; with the comment by Mary McGrory;
"Jacqueline Kennedy....lit a flame that is to burn forever in his grave--against the day that anyone might forget that her husband had been President...

The important question is not "Who killed Kennedy", but,
"Why was Kennedy killed."

If you want only one book on JFK,make this the one.

John F. Kennedy Handbook gets my vote!
Having been a J.F.K. fanatic for many years, I've seen many documentaries and have read countless books on our 35th president.So, imagine how thrilled I was when I happened upon a nifty hand-sized book titled, John F. Kennedy Handbook, while browsing at Barnes & Noble.Reasonably priced, this book is literally a fountain of information on Jack Kennedy's life, spanning his childhood and school years; his heroic life in the Navy during WW2; and takes us through his political years as both a senator and president - ending with his tragic assassination on Nov. 22nd, 1963.You'll read about the close election with Richard Nixon, the Bay of Pigs fiasco, the nightmarish Cuban Missile crisis, and about the many memorable speeches he dilivered.Anything you ever wanted to know about J.F.K. is in this book, including the people he associated with.I was so impressed with all the details and facts and beautiful pictures, I wasted no time in buying my own copy.Over an inch thick with a stunning picture of President Kennedy on the cover, this gem is easily the best book on J.F.K. I've ever had the pleasure in reading.I strongely urge students of High School and College to buy copies of this magnificent book!In fact, this book is so powerful and gripping, it should be required reading for every American.I truly feel as though it expanded my knowledge on J.F.K.The author, Gareth Jenkins, did an outstanding job documenting an outstanding American hero!

History Fan,
Robert McCoy

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Finally, some sensible and inspirational advice from the pioneers of a business concept called “The 6 P’s.” The 6 P’s are timeless lessons that apply to all business areas and generations. These concepts were first introduced to the business community in the late 1980s and have helped numerous employees, teams, and companies build foundations for their success. The 6 P’s have not only assisted in getting teams and companies on the right path, but have led to enduring, successful performances. The 6 P’s provide useful lessons for people in their everyday business lives. Employees, managers, executives, or anyone interested in building a better tomorrow should memorize the following 6 P’s: Profitability—Profits come from win-win planning People—Be a we person, not a they person Partnerships—Make partners strategically Predictability—Do what is promised, when it is promised Progressiveness—Become an innovator of positive change Pride—The means are more important than the ends ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from National Catholic Reporter, published by Thomson Gale on March 31, 2006. The length of the article is 860 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Catholic identity: readers react to Fr. John Jenkins.(Letter to the editor)
Author: Eugene C. Bianchi
Publication: National Catholic Reporter (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 31, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 42Issue: 22Page: 19(1)

Article Type: Letter to the editor

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This digital document, covering the life and work of John H(olmes III) Jenkins, is an entry from Contemporary Authors, a reference volume published by Thompson Gale. The length of the entry is 1207 words. The page length listed above is based on a typical 300-word page. Although the exact content of each entry from this volume can vary, typical entries include the following information:

• Place and date of birth and death (if deceased)
• Family members
• Education
• Professional associations and honors
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• Writings, including books and periodicals
• A description of the author's work
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This digital document is an article from Notes, published by Music Library Association, Inc. on December 1, 1998. The length of the article is 3052 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: John Jenkins: Consort Music of Three Parts.(Review) (book reviews)
Author: James Alberts
Publication: Notes (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 1998
Publisher: Music Library Association, Inc.
Volume: 55Issue: 2Page: 465(5)

Article Type: Book Review

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