Subjects:  1. Beverages - Wine & Spirits   2. Cooking   3. Equipment and supplies   4. Sale Adult - Cooking / Wine   5. Wine   6. Wine and wine making   

Subjects:  1. Aristide, Jean-Bertrand   2. Civil rights   3. Foreign relations   4. General   5. Haiti   6. Human rights   7. International Relations - General   8. Political Science   9. Politics - Current Events   10. Politics and government   11. Politics/International Relations   12. United States   13. United States - 20th Century   14. Political Science / General   

Customer Reviews (8)

Short but sweet
This book is a short collection of articles or speeches by President Jean Bertrand Aristide. Reading it is a window into the world of a torn country: the poorest in the western hemisphere. But rather than being depressing, it leaves you with hope as you celebrate the triumphs of the Haitian people as they struggle for democracy and peace.

Please...
Take a trip to Haiti. And you may still notice the mountains of garbage at every street corner, drug and crime lords on the loose, the prison system a mess, the economy...what economy? electricity...only when it's for the "Wold Cup", the absence of Police Officers...the condition of the roads! the airport! the beggers, the robbers and the fast and growing numbers of Haitians leaving either by plane or boat! now, instead of publishing a book and trying to convince those who's never lived in Haiti of the President's good heart, he should have taken that money and spent it on the country instead! Nothing has changed from when the Duvalieriste's were in power! Actually, the new President bares an eery resemblance to Papa Doc lately! oh! did I forget to mention the President's mansion in "Tabarre" and the perfect condition of the road in front of his house...we wouldn't want his Excellency to feel a bump now, would we?

not gullible
hmm. interesting point our President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has. but guess what,it's not enough. in essence,he represents the dream-like state that a lot of my people have:we dream of what we were,of what we could be,yet do nothing about it. he is an intellectual without action. i have lived too long in haiti to hear all of the 'ansanm,ansanm,nou se lavalas'speeches of our DEARLY BELOVED president while continually seeing the misery of my people. good book,"titid". but i don't expect to see anything realistic come of it. (: ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1971-   2. Body, Mind & Spirit   3. Economic conditions   4. Globalization   5. Haiti   6. New Age   7. Poverty   8. Spiritualism - General   9. Spirituality   10. Human Rights   11. Current Affairs   

Subjects:  1. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions   2. Conservation and restoration   3. Photo Essays   4. Photograph collections   5. Photographs   6. Photography   7. Reference   

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An Absolute must have for any student of the mind.
This dictionary style work is absolutely vital for any student of psychoanalysis, amateur or aspiring professional. From the armchair to the doctor's office, this book makes the intricacies of psychoanalytic terminology accessible in everyday language. Got a big psych test coming up? Don't know where to begin on what "object-cathexis" or "secondary Narcissism" could possibly mean? What to woo that special someone with your knowledge of "jouissance"? Go to the source. If that makes little or no sense, come here. (So to speak.) ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

A Wonderful and Intriguing Read
As a person who takes an interest in the country of Haiti and its political figures, I was very excited upon discovering Aristide's "In the Parish of the Poor". This book, which includes a wonderful foreword by Amy Wilentz, contains all the intellect and emotional fervor that makes Aristide the highly-respected individual that he is. The book is well-written and even contains some of Aristide's sermons. I am in no means a supporter of Aristide; however, I must highly recommend this book to anyone. I have thoroughly enjoyed it.

Timeless and Touching
Haiti- 600 miles from Florida, but it may as well be 600 light years! Jean Bertrand Aristide captures that magnificently in "In The Parish of the Poor". As an educator I have used passages from this book in class to provoke discussions on social justice and morality. And as someone who is drawn to Haiti as often as funds allow,I cherish it for its truth. A lot has happened to Haiti since Titid wrote this, but it has a spirit that is timeless.

An inside to the thoughts of liberation-theology
This book is excellent! Having met Aristide- in Haiti, I know the absolute power of love that Aristide holds in his heart for the people of Haiti - and this book does just that. It gives the reader a look at the problems in Haiti, those that Aristide has experienced, and why he believes he can change the situation there. He gives the reader fact and feeling- true, honest feelings without the flowery-detail. The feelings in this book are human. Aristide calls out to his readers to take heed and see Haiti as a land of people with pride, love, and faith. He lets you see - from his point of view - the atrocities of standing against the powerful government....of what his vision is for Haiti's future and how faith and liberation theology will bring Haiti to a new level. An excellent read- a powerful book- with actual sermons given by Aristide at the end- that might change the reader's view of the society we live in and his/her place in it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aristide, Jean-Bertrand   2. Catholic Church   3. Christianity - Catholicism   4. General   5. Haiti   6. History - General History   7. Missionary Activities Of Specific Denominations   8. Persecution   9. Poor   10. Religion   11. Roman Catholic Church   12. Sermons, French   13. Translations into English   

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Very interesting
If you're interested in ancient Mesopotamian civilization, you'll probably love this book. It's full of fascinating information about the day-to-day lives of the ancient Sumerians and Akkadians. Chapters include such topics as Love and Sex, Women's Rights, Food and Cuisine, the Law, Religion, and so on. The book is written mostly by Bottero, but there are also several other scholars who contribute some of the chapters. Most are well written and not too technical or difficult to read, and as I said, full of lots of interesting and intriguing information and facts.

The ancient Mesopotamians come across as practical, no-nonsense people who, in contrast to the ancient Egyptians, weren't especially religious and believed in living life in the here and now as best one could. Although they did have a religion, it was mostly for propitiating various gods and deities who they hoped would bestow their blessings on them in their personal or public affairs. There was a concept of the afterlife, but it was basically a dark, dingy, netherworld where not much happened, it seems, and they regarded the present life as far preferable to it.

A good example of their practical approach to affairs is that marriage was a simple contract without much ceremony. Women could marry who they wanted and could divorce much as men could, although adultery was tolerated much less for women than for men. A surprising fact is how extensive their food and cuisine was. According to the writer of the chapter, the Sumerians knew how to make hundreds of different types of breads, soups, beer, and other dishes, depending on the ingredients and how they were prepared.

Overall, a fine book and addition to the practical history and understanding of the ancient Mesopotamians. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ancient - General   2. History   3. History - General History   4. History: World   5. Middle East - General   

Customer Reviews (1)

Cuff Links
I didn't find this book helpful. Few photos and limited info. May be a nice read if you just want to learn about cuff links. Not useful as a reference. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles   2. Crafts & Hobbies   3. Fashion & Accessories   4. Hobbies/Crafts   5. Jewelry   

Customer Reviews (1)

Journalism ethics - that's an oxymoron - or is it?
When the Journalism Department at San Francisco State decided to offer a mandatory course in journalism ethics, the decision prompted after several embarassing incidents that occurred in our laboratory newspaper, we sought the advice of the Philosophy Department which taught a course in ethics. The chairman of the Philosophy Department scoffed, "Journalism ethics--that's an oxymoron." Then he agreed upon the value of such a course.

Unfortunately, that view may resound today with many consumers of the news media. Recent polls show that respect for the news media in the United States ranked even lower in the public's esteem than did politicians.

I wish that Professor Claude-Jean Bertrand's book had been available then. Students and instructors would have benefited. The book, small in size, packs in original, practical principles. Ethical journalism , the book stresses, means that serving the public's needs must be the news media's foremost role. The name of the game--accountability.

What qualifies Professor Bertrand, a sociologist and a professor emeritus at the University of Paris, to offer principles to guide the news media in the United States as well as in the world's democracies. He has lived in the United States and has written extensively about American journalism reviews.He has been visiting professor and guest lecturers at several universities, among them Stanford University, Syracuse University, and the

University of Missouri. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Applied Ethics   2. Contemporary Issues In Mass Communication   3. History & Surveys - General   4. Language   5. Mass Media - General   6. Mass media   7. Moral and ethical aspects   8. Philosophy   9. Communication   10. Journalism   11. Media Studies   

Customer Reviews (2)

Not up to Standard
When Aristide ceased to be in with his people and their true voice, he lost his power in many ways and one seems to be in the writing of "Dignity". It lacks the "soul" his other work has. I am only 1/2 way through, but am disappointed, and not much motivated to read on.

I enjoy reading this author
Dear Titid, I'm always proud to read from you and sure that every one that fight for freedom will enjoy it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1986-   2. Caribbean & West Indies - General   3. Caribbean Area - History   4. Coup d'etat, 1991   5. Haiti   6. History   7. History - General History   8. Politics and government   9. Sociology   10. Aristide, Jean-Bertrand   

Customer Reviews (9)

The sad story of Haiti continues
I'm reading this book because it is on The Battle of the Books list in Scottsdale AZ. Students read books and answer questions in a "Jeopardy" type contest, and I always read along with my grandchildren. I am very happy that this book is on the list for 7-8 graders. A Taste of Salt refers to the key to releasing zombies, and in this book reading is the taste of salt for the lost boys of Port-au-Prince, as they are rescued by Father Aristede. Djo, a leader of the boys, lays dying in the hospital as his story is recorded by Jeremie, a convent-raised young woman sent by Aristede. Djo was kidnapped by government troops to work in the sugar cane fields of the Dominican Republic (I'll always think of Djo and the cane cutters when I buy sugar) and his years there are terrible. I looked on Human Rights Watch website and found that there are 500,000 Haitians still working in the cane fields in deplorable conditions. "Father" Titid is now married, president of Haiti, and perpetuating the same dreadful oppression upon the people which he formerly preached against. A revolution gone wrong, as they often do, but an important and touching story of the strength of young people.

Must Read
Taste of Salt, by Frances Temple is the best book I have read yet. This book teaches you how life is special. The book has emotion, love, happiness, loneliness, and a lot more real feelings people have. The best part is the writer is very graphic in her writing, you almost feel like you were there. The whole book is interesting, you never get tired of reading it. I think Taste of Salt can touch many people in different ways.

A tale of Haiti
Taste of Salt, written by Frances Temple, is a provocative, exciting tale of the life of a young Haitian man, Djo, and the struggle against a dictatorship that hired Macoutes, thugs, to keep itself in power. Djo grew up on the streets with his brother before Father Aristide, known to them as Titid, adopted them. Djo was injured by Macoutes who firebombed him. Now he lies in a hospital bed telling his story to a student of a nun school named Jeremie. She listens.
There are several reasons to read this book, but the two greatest are its complex setting and the intricate writing style. The setting is elaborate as the book takes place in 1991in the city of Port-Au-Prince, when people were trying to attain a democracy and end the dictatorship of Jean-Claude Duvalier who named himself president for life and hired Macoutes. The writing style is unique as it has many flashbacks and the story is half from Djo's view and half from Jeremie's view. The flashbacks are interesting as they tell how the characters came to their current state and telling what they did until then. Also the different characters views have are written slightly different with slightly different writing styles that reflect the different characters speech styles.
This book is quite good but some may find fault with the fact that it uses some Creole words that can be quite confusing and force you to look back to the glossary disrupting. Though at first it may appear a negative fact, by the end it becomes interesting and you feel you have learned a little of their culture. However, even if one finds the Creole to be disrupting they will still enjoy the overall quality of this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aristide, Jean-Bertrand   2. Blacks   3. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General   4. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)   5. Fiction   6. Haiti   7. Social Situations - Homelessness & Poverty   8. Social Situations - Violence   

Subjects:  1. 1986-   2. Aristide, Jean-Bertrand   3. Biography   4. Biography / Autobiography   5. Biography/Autobiography   6. Contemporary Politics   7. General   8. Haiti   9. Politics and government   10. Presidents   

Subjects:  1. Aristide, Jean-Bertrand   

Subjects:  1. Journalism   2. Language   3. Language Arts & Disciplines   4. Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy   5. Linguistics   6. Literacy   7. Mass media   8. Moral and ethical aspects   

Subjects:  1. Aristide, Jean-Bertrand