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An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months, society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. Rick Grimes finds himself one of the few survivors in this terrifying future. A couple months ago he was a small town cop who had never fired a shot and only ever saw one dead body. Separated from his family, he must now sort through all the death and confusion to try and find his wife and son. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. ... Read more

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A Character-Driven, Sprawling Epic
I'm not really "into" zombie-flicks.I would watch one and likely enjoy it, but I never had the need to go out and watch a zombie movie.What attracted me to this book was the author's note in the beginning pages.He referred to this comic series as a "character driven" tale that will span years and "sprawling epic."To a fan of Joss Whedon, J. K. Rowling, Brian K. Vaughan, and Stephen King, those are the key phrases.I bought it.

The first quarter of the book was entertaining, but I wasn't sold.There were some great moments (Rick going back to put a zombie out of its misery, for instance), but I was very put off by the unique paneling of the book.The panels have very dark edges and are often very spaced out.It, at first, killed the flow of the story and made me feel like I was just looking at some pictures taped onto a page.

However, when Rick made it to the campsite and met all the other survivors, the strange paneling was the last thing on my mind.The story almost instantly became captivating once our protagonist started to interact with others, all of whom are reacting very differently to the world overrun by zombies.This is a very serious story and is indeed "character driven" and will surely end up being a "sprawling epic" as many of the catastrophic events in this book will have reprocussions down the line.

8/10

Zombies don't have to equal misogyny . . .
But in this comic, they do.I read the first couple issues, because I was intrigued by the concept -- I like post-apocalyptic fiction of all kinds.But the portrayal of women started out iffy and only got worse as the series went on.I'll spend my money elsewhere next time.

Derivative in the worst way ...
I was intrigued when I caught sight of the Walking Dead series, being a casual fan of graphic novels and a big fan of classic zombie fare like Romero's Dawn of the Dead (Divimax Edition).It seemed like a fun diversion, and author Robert Kirkman seemed to be headed in the right direction in his introduction, where he espouses the virtues of 'meaningful' zombie stories and establishes his intention to pay homage to greats of the genre like the aforementioned "Dawn of the Dead" and the more recent 28 Days Later (Widescreen Edition).But he goes horribly wrong when he steals from them to construct his plot, making volume I of "The Walking Dead" feel like a pointless retread of already done ideas -- not to mention lazy.From Romero's early zombie flicks we get old-school, slow-moving zombies (unlike the superfast variety featured in current media offerings), characters who reflect on the current state of the world while holing up in temporary safety, and the overarching themes of the series (lifted directly from "Dawn of the Dead," Kirkman's argument seems to be that modern people have forgotten how to really live in an amoral, commerce-crazed society).The titular walking dead could easily refer to the survivors of the first zombie attacks just as much as the literally mobile deceased who have developed a taste for flesh.We've also got the requisite transformation sub-plot, in which a character gets bitten and slowly succumbs to zombie-dom despite all efforts to prevent infection (although I'll grant that the outcome of that storyline does defy convention, so put down at least one originality point for Kirkman).And from Danny Boyle's "28 Days Later?"Well, the main character starts the series out waking up from a coma in an abandoned hospital to find the dead walking the earth ... which is EXACTLY what happens to Jim in "Days".There's also the concept that attempting to mass a large number of humans together only serves to spread the 'disease' faster (one character's survival story of watching his whole family get mercilessly slaughtered while waiting in a crowd for military assistance in Atlanta is eerily reminiscent of "Days'" Mark, whose backstory includes watching his family succumb to the 'rage' during a botched military evacuation).Homage, you might wonder?Reads more like plagiarism.

Kirkman aims high enough, but in the end he fails to bring anything fresh to the genre.The artwork is stellar, but Kirkman's lazy reliance on established concepts is stultifying.Skim through the pages to check out Tony Moore's detailed drawings, then skip ahead to The Walking Dead Volume 2: Miles Behind Us (Walking Dead) instead of wasting your time here.In Volume 2 Kirkman actually breaks new ground and really gets his story moving in a way that can truly be called his.Volume 1 is all bluster and paltry execution.

Grade: D

great
Kirkman and Moore created a groundbreaking comic book series with The Walking Dead. It's definitely heavily Romero based. It's basically the beginning of the world after the zombies finally take over. ANd the artwork is a beautifully drawn black and white. Definitely for the comic lover, Romero lover, horror lover, apocalyptic fiction lover, zombie lover, you get the point. This one is for more than the comic book geeks.

Amazing zombie comic!
This is the first volume in the Walking Dead series.Its centers around Rick Grimes, a former officer of the law, who wakes from a coma to see the world flooded with zombies.This first volume chronicles his journey to find his wife and kid and his getting to know fellow survivors.

The book seems familiar but manages to keep from clises and stay fresh.Every character is deep and multi demensional and there is no one you can just flat out hate.

If you are a fan of sophisticated horror comics then this is the best there is.Excellent story with absolutely beautiful black and white art (which I think works even better than if it was in color).

Just buy it and you will not be dissapointed.


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A 52-Week Plan for increased energy, reduced stress, improved mood, permanent weight loss, and a longer, healthier life from the experts at Walking Magazine.
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Walking Magazine - The Complete Guide to Walking: for Health, Fitness, and Weight Loss
Do you like to walk? Are you thinking about walking as a way to get some exercise, lose weight, or to de-stress? This is the only book you will ever need. Mark Fenton is not only qualified to write this excellent guide, he has done the hard, creative work to do it. Whether you are a veteran walker, a beginner, or just thinking about the possibility of starting; this guide has so much to offer each of you.

I'm excited about walking!
I had been talking about starting a walking program for months.One of my coworkers finally bought this book for me, and it immediately lit a (figurative) fire under my butt to get me moving!

This book not only provides a 52-week guideline for increasing your activity, but it also serves as a journal to log what activity you have acheived that day.It stresses getting 6 days of at least 30 minutes of activity, but it has a 4-week plan to ease you into the 30 minutes if you've been fairly inactive before starting the program.

The author also urges you to get your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose level checked at the beginning of your 52-week program, again at 6 months, and again at the end of the program.I think that's highly responsible of the author, and was also highly motivating for me to visit my doctor for the first time in over 2 years.

THE Best Book on Walking!
I have read many books on walking, and this is by far the best. It is good for the novice or expert and contains a great progressional walking program that you can jump into at any point.

The Average minus Non-Readers is 5 Stars
Two jerks in the review pool gave the book a 1 star despite the fact they had never read it.I guess they will have to wait for the made for TV movie.

I love this book!
I've bought this book four times now, because I show my copy to a family member or friend and they get so excited about it, I give them my copy and then have to go buy another one.This is the best walking book I've ever come across, with good information for the total beginner or the experience walker who just wants some extra motivation.Buy it! ... Read more

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An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months, society has crumbled: there is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. This volume follows our band of survivors as they set up a permanent camp inside a prison. Relationships change, characters die, and our team of survivors learn there's something far more deadly than zombies out there: each other. ... Read more

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Story Gets More Interesting; Art Stays Bad; Sexism Gets Worse
The more morally grey something is, the more interesting it is to me.Hell, my favorite season of Angel is the fifth, when he becomes the CEO of the evil company he'd been fighting for the previous four seasons.I love seeing characters in a bad situation, forced to develop and do things that will up the drama-ante and push them in ambiguous directions.It's just plain interesting.

So I'm glad Kirkman filled this third volume to the top with moral ambiguity, because the whole idea is really seeing how these characters deal with a world taken over by the dead.The problem is, as I stated in the last issue, the characters aren't really distinguishable from each other.Rick develops nicely and so does Tyreese, but everyone else seems like cardboard cutouts.That, plus every time they open their mouths, they become exposition machines.The dialogue in this sucks.There is absolutely no way around that.Unlike the mediocre second volume, the story makes up for it a little, but it still leaves me a bit dry.

And there are also much worse problems.For one, the art--no long Moore, who illustrated Volume One which was the only really GOOD volume so far--is not getting much better than what we saw in Volume Two, which--to say the least--wasn't so good.But that doesn't even register when you compare it to the NEXT problem:

I just can't get over the overt sexism in this comic, and how it seems to be getting worse and worse with every issue.The character Andrea, who is known as the best shooter of the entire gang, has to convince the men to let her come along to kill zombies.They agree, but she is only allowed to get the ones they don't kill.Rick's wife Lori is pregnant, so every time she offers up a complaint--despite its validity--the characters blame it on hormones.Similarly, when Lori is arguing with Rick and calls him on trying to act like a patriarch, he tells her to "Shut the (expletive) up!"Of course, no one comes to her defense, because in the world Robert Kirkman has created, women are submissive to men.It brings my enjoyment of this series down considerably, and I'm getting to the point where I'm not sure if I'll continue with this book or not, no matter how good the story gets, if it even does get better.

5/10

Best Book in the series so far
This series of Graphic novels has the strange distinction that it is the only one that my wife has ever read and really enjoyed. If you liked the first two books buying this one is a no brainer. Book 3 is a very addictive read and it is hard to put down when you start. It expands the plot line nicely and seems to have more action and less relationship based story lines.

Third Strike, and I'm Officially Done With this Series
After two mediocre installments in the Walking Dead series in which author Robert Kirkman alternately stole from established sources (Volume 1) or or adhered strictly to predictability (Volume 2), "Safety Behind Bars" has finally killed any interest I might have had in this series for good.It's almost as predictable as volume 2, and probably would be just as bad if this volume had to rely on the set-up-and-action-sequence format that bogged "Miles Behind Us" down.In this one our survivors have settled down in a prison to try and start their lives anew without the threat of zombies getting into their camp in the middle of the night, so Kirkman attempts to switch things up on us by having someone in the prison start beheading survivors in grisly fashion.Now, he seems to be saying, we can watch as the survivors attempt to survive each other! ... except that the identity of the killer is all-too obvious.At first, Grimes and the others lock up one of the prison's former inmates, but begin to suspect each other anyway while the reader scratches their head and wonders why it doesn't seem to occur to them that one of the OTHER former inmates might be behind the killings.Kirkman is so busy trying to show us how potentially psychologically scarred the survivors are that he imagines that he can blind his readers to reason just for the sake of his themes.Not this reader.The morals decay predictably as Grimes and Tyreese begin to favor vigilante justice, but that concept has been done better many times before this ("Lord of the Flies," anyone?).

Kirkman also revisits his old practice of stealing from established sources when Grimes and Tyreese go on a zombie-killing spree throughout the prison in order to make it hospitable.An homage to the 'cleaning out the mall' sequence in the original "Dawn of the Dead," you might ask?Given Kirkman's track record, I'm more inclined to say that it's either laziness or outright theft.We're also forced to endure one of those by now groan-inducing twists where a character left for dead after being surrounded by zombies turns up alive and victorious later ... no thanks.

SPOILERS AHEAD!
But the big deal-breaker when it comes to the Walking Dead series?Kirkman's revelation that all of the survivor's have already been infected by whatever is causing the whole zombie thing, but that as long as they are still alive they will remain 'normal'.Now, I ask you, where's the suspense if your hope for escape just went out the window? But beyond that it just doesn't make sense the way the story had been going in Volumes 1 and 2; Kirkman tries to legitimize his plot twist by having Grimes embark on an odyssey to Shane's grave from the first installment to find that his former partner, who was felled by a gunshot and not by a zombie, has joined the ranks of the walking dead.But there's still a not-so-tiny problem: WHAT ABOUT THE FIRST TWO CHARACTERS THAT WERE KILLED OFF IN THE PRISON?? Why haven't they turned up to menace the survivor's, since apparently Shane was able to crawl out of HIS grave?

I suppose that Kirkman is trying to hammer in his ultimate premise, which seems to be that the titular walking dead actually refers to the survivors, who must learn to cherish every moment in a society where the rules and order have gone out the window.But in this increasingly frustrating series it becomes more and more difficult to care.And I, for one, give up.

Grade: F

great
Another great addition to what is turning out to be a great comic book series.

Great series picks up steam
The Walking Dead series focuses on a world similar to the film "Night of the Living Dead."Robert Kirkman, the author, has stated in interviews that his goal is to make a zombie movie in comic book form that doesn't just end in a couple of hours.He wanted to create a persistent zombie world where we could see how the situation affected characters over time.This book gathers issues 13-18 of the series and focuses primarily on the survivors as they attempt to take over a prison to use as their new home base.As is often the case, it isn't just zombies that they have to worry about... man is his own worst enemy.

Walking Dead may be part of the zombie craze going on in comics right now, but it's certainly not empty exploitation.Robert Kirkman has created a riveting story that pulls you in and makes you want to read the next chapter as soon possible.The art is crude in a way but creates the perfect atmosphere to accompany the dangerous world with death lurking around every corner. This series is one of the best. ... Read more

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Here is an historic adventure of extraordinary power waiting to sweep you away to exotic lands as one of the most popular writers of our time conquers new storytelling worlds. Louis L'Amour has been best known for his ability to capture the spirit and drama of the authentic American West. Now he guides his readers to an even more distant frontier -- the enthralling lands of the 12th century.

At the center of The Walking Drum is Kerbouchard, one of L'Amour's greatest heroes. Warrior, lover, scholar, Kerbouchard is a daring seeker of knowledge and fortune bound on a journey of enormous challenge, danger and revenge. Across the Europe, the Russian steppes and through the Byzantine wonder of Constantinople, gateway to Asia, Kerbouchard is thrust into the heart of the treacheries, passions, violence and dazzling wonders of a magnificent time. From castle to slave gallery, from sword-racked battlefields to a princess's secret chamber, and ultimately, to the impregnable fortress of the Valley of Assassins, The Walking Drum is a powerful adventure of an ancient world you will find every bit as riveting as Louis L'Amour's stories of the American West.Download Description
Here is an historic adventure of extraordinary power waiting to sweep you away to exotic lands as one of the most popular writers of our time conquers new storytelling worlds. Louis L'Amour has been best known for his ability to capture the spirit and drama of the authentic American West. Now he guides his readers to an even more distant frontier -- the enthralling lands of the 12th century.

At the center of The Walking Drum is Kerbouchard, one of L'Amour's greatest heroes. Warrior, lover, scholar, Kerbouchard is a daring seeker of knowledge and fortune bound on a journey of enormous challenge, danger and revenge. Across the Europe, the Russian steppes and through the Byzantine wonder of Constantinople, gateway to Asia, Kerbouchard is thrust into the heart of the treacheries, passions, violence and dazzling wonders of a magnificent time. From castle to slave gallery, from sword-racked battlefields to a princess's secret chamber, and ultimately, to the impregnable fortress of the Valley of Assassins, The Walking Drum is a powerful adventure of an ancient world you will find every bit as riveting as Louis L'Amour's stories of the American West.


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Very enjoyable reading
I love adventure stories, and this is a good one.I did not understand all the historical background but enjoyed the book anyway.L'Amour knows his westerns, but he definitely did a lot of research to write this book as well. I've also read Last of the Breed which is excellent.

In the "Author's Note" at the end of the book, which was written in 1984, L'Amour notes that in school we are taught little of China, India and the Moslem world, but "they are now powers with which we must deal both today and tomorrow, and which it would be well for us to understand."He called that one right.

Exciting Adventures of the Middle Ages
L'Amour offers an exciting adventure story in The Walking Drum and also provides readers with a vivid history lesson.The era of this story, the Middle Ages, covers events and times that I have been unaware of for the most part.L'Amour shares events, leaders, and cultures of the historical era that bring it alive to readers.

The story brings about one adventure, conflict and romance after another. The story's hero Kerbouchard is perhaps too ideal, being a warrior, scholar, theologian, medical specialist, and ladies man, but he does suffer defeats and routs. He always finds his way to get back on top and outface his enemies of which he makes many.

The story builds steam to the climax and leaves the reader wanting more.L'Amour throws in a bit of philosophy and life lessons into the mix as well.

The Walking Drum
A Great history lesson.Unlike most of L'Amour's books, this one has a middle ages theme.The adventure takes you around the world and through many cultures with a focus on the history and impact of various peoples and nations.
Highly recomended for great entertainment along with some education.

Addictive
I recommend this book for anyone. I have read it eight times now and just started to read it again this morning. Awesome classic.

A great view into the middle ages
The Walking Drum is one of the best books I ever read.The non-fictional setting in a fictional account is true L'Amour, except this book was written with more passion.Louis L'Amour studied the middle ages.Following the caravan with "the drummers beat", and the accompanying stories was truly educational and interesting.This book gives a non-western view into history while the Moors controlled Southern Europe.The Walking Drum is a must read for anyone seeking varied perspectives to that historical era. ... Read more

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In Africa, white men don't walk! They come in vehicles, they always drive. Ward was different.Ward Walked. He walked with us across some of the most difficult terrain in West Pokot, Kenya. No white man had ever done that before.So the message went out across the land, "A white man is walking to Mbaro."It was the first time many along the way had seen a white man. It was historic. Ward is, to us, a legend. At the end of the walk, the elders gave Ward the title "Nyakan," meaning"a brave man who faces the unknown with only faith in God."John Lodinyo, Pokot pastor

The pages of this book open the doors to a life-changing experience rich with unexpected fellowship, insight and self-discovery.Ward's adventure walking across the terrains of East Africa, and his encounter with the local people became a faith journey that was to change his life and his heart forever. ... Read more

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Nothing too deep, but a very good book nonetheless
I have been to Uganda a two occations and I think that Ward expresses the universal thoughts and feelings of a short term American missionary in this part of the world.I enjoyed the book very much, but I don't know that people who are unfamiliar with this part of the world would find Ward's thoughts very deep or interesting.Ward himself expresses his frustration in his inability to communicate his African experiences to common Americans.It's a common frustration with people who have been to Africa, and this book may only exemplify this frustration with its inability to engage untravelled Americans.But as a world traveller, I enjoyed the book very much.

Walking with a White Man
I was drawn to this book by the title being a person of color and once i started it i actually felt as though i was really taking this extraordinary walk with the white man who wrote it!

The segways into other experiences that Brehm has had from among some of the most difficultand dangerous places in Africa to Statehouse meetings with Presidents was amazing! Great style of writingand an important message of hope about a continent in trouble.

A Page Turning...Couldn't Put Down... Will Read Again Book!
This is a difficult book to put down.From the very beginning, Brehm captured my attention and held it firmly to the end.It is a captivating story about a "Survivor-like" experience that takes place deep in the Kenya Bush.I enjoyed learning about the primitive people he befriended there several years ago and ultimately came to rely upon for his life in this adventure. Brehm has an easy-to-read writing style.His ability to share his emotions, humor and faith were especially refreshing.This will be a "read once a year" book and "reccomend to all my friends" book for this reader! Very powerful. ... Read more

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All the creatures of the night gather in "the Hollows" of Cincinnati, to hide, to prowl, to party ... and to feed.

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Great book!
I loved this book! It was one of the most interesting books I've read in a long time and one of my new favorites.I was really impressed with how well the writer was able to describe the world in the book.We get history, backstory, and lots of details explaining how everything works in their society where vampires, fairies, werewolves, and pixies have always existed, but have just recently exposed themselves to the humans.

I loved the main character.She's fun and actually has a really good heart.The author did a great job coming up with interesting supporting characters that really make the story a fun read.I would definitely recommend this to anyone that likes urban fantasy with witches and magic.

mishmash
I couldn't get through this book. It was boring with a
mishmash of characters and events. I didn't feel anything
for the heroine.Seemed juvenile. Won't read anymore of this series.

It was okay
I finally finished this book after having started it about 3 times before and never getting past 50 pages. But I pushed myself past the beginning this time to see if it picked up. It picked up a little. Very little action took place and it felt like a good chunk of the book had Rachel, the main character, stuck in a cage as a mink listening to others' conversations. Maybe the loose ends are tied up in later books, but I felt there was no real resolution to the various questions posed in this one.

I have no feelings at all for Rachel. She did not really annoy me but I did not like her either. I did not care for Ivy, the vampire roommate. She really had no purpose in the book other than being a source of anxiety for Rachel. Maybe she does later, though. Jenks made the book for me. I enjoyed the pixy more than any of the other characters.

Overall, I did not hate it. I did not love it. It was just something to spend my time on while I took my lunch break. I don't really feel compelled to read any of the ones after it, but I'll probably read the second one because I already have it (picked it up cheap at a bookstore closing).

Surprised at All the 5 Star Reviews
I couldn't even get through this book, I found it very boring. I'm not sure what others are getting out of this book. I even started leafing through it to find some interesting parts and ended up just putting it down. It will go into my donation pile.

One of the better entries in today's booming vampire-hunter genre
This is another entry in that recent fantasy-romace subgenre perhaps started by Laurell K. Hamilton back in 1993:the sexy-vampire-huntress-in-a-parallel-United-States tale.Kim Harrison's version is better than the industry average.

You know the basic plot in this subgenre.Here, our heroine Rachel is a witch employed as a bounty-hunter of supernaturals who commit minor crimes.

(Witches, vampires, werewolves, and other supernaturals are nonhuman species who were living in hiding among us humans until a virus transmitted by a genetically-engineered tomato wiped out much of the human population.The supernaturals, no longer outnumbered by us, subsequently "came out" into our society, and we had no choice but to integrate them.)

Rachel impulsively leaves her awful job to start a detective agency with the enigmatic and scary vampire Iris.However, her former employer puts a contract out on her life.The only way she can pay it off is to get evidence on the illegal doings of a ruthless tycoon.

Along the way she acquires a magic-using human boyfriend, and negotiates the perils of living with a vampire with a secret agenda.As readers, we get lots of lovely details about pixie clan wars and different types of witchcraft.

Why is this better than average?It just feels more believable, and hence more involving, than a lot of these books.Rachel is a complex personality but not too much of an annoying smarty-pants:she gets across a lot of humor, insecurity, and fear over the dangerous situations into which she ventures.

Jenks the pixie is a worthy sidekick who gives her much opportunity for snappy dialog.Iris is appropriately mysterious and alluring.The will-they-or-won't-they tension between Rachel and Iris is a little unusual and unresolved, but the author needs some story arcs that span the series so we can't expect her to wrap it up in a book.Overall, a good read. ... Read more

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An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months, society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. This volume follows our band of survivors on their tragic journey in search of shelter. Characters live and die as they brave a treacherous landscape littered with packs of the walking dead. ... Read more

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Maybe I Spoke Too Soon
My review for the first volume of "The Walking Dead" was pretty much glowing.The review was even titled "A Character Driven, Sprawling Epic."That's pretty much a stamp of approval.The writing which ranged from bland to good to exceptional was balanced out by Tony Moore's art, which really gave life to Kirkman's characters.

Well, Moore is no longer the series artist, starting with this volume.He still does the covers, but the new penciller for each issue of "The Walking Dead" is Charlie Adlard, and to compare his art to Moore's is like comparing the scrawlings of an elementary level child to the prose of a published author.Adlard isn't horrible, but his panels are often ugly.The action scenes fall flat because the details blend together, leaving you guessing at what is going on some of the time.A lot of the characters are drawn to look quite similar, and it leaves you forgetting who is who.

Another bad thing about losing Moore was that Charlie Adlard's art isn't good enough to mask the flaws in Robert Kirkman's writing.As far as where Kirkman is taking the story and the plots he has going on, he's doing a fine job.However, he is pretty bad at dialogue.Every character speaks the same, and no one ever seems to be casual.To keep this exposition-heavy prose "light," he throws in words like "ain't" and "man" a lot, but that isn't enough to make these forced words seem like a person would really speak them.He needs to work on giving each character a voice.Also, he needs to tone down the sexism a tad.A few of the reviewers noticed it in the first volume, but it wasn't quite as blatant as it is here.In this story, men do the tough work and women watch the children and nag the men.That needs to change.Fast.

I was convinced I was reading a great story after volume one, but now I'm less sure.I'll probably keep reading until the end (if there ever is an end), but I'm hoping that things get a lot better than this.And yeah, I really wouldn't mind a new penciller.

6/10

A Fine Enough Read, but Predictable
I had major problems with The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye because author Robert Kirkman borrowed liberally from the plots and themes of established zombie greats like Dawn of the Dead (Ultimate Edition) and 28 Days Later (Widescreen Edition).Thankfully, in volume 2 he actually begins to get original and tread some new ground.And "Miles Behind us" is an enjoyable enough read, to be sure (it's got everything you'd expect in a zombie comic: action, gore, and weighty thematic material).I turned to it as a diversion from studying and it certainly served its purpose.But is it great?Not by a long shot.Volume 1 had also been plagued by the cliche factor (using stereotypical gender roles and set-ups to move the plot along), but did not suffer nearly as badly from predictability as volume 2 does.At every turn, Kirkman seems to be lazily setting up the plot, and it all begins early on in volume 2 when our intrepid band of survivors meets three other survivors who join their group ... making the number of people in their group exactly what it was in volume 1 before Kirkman had to kill some people off.One of the new members, Tyreese, is even an almost exact match for the departed Shane, so that Rick Grimes can have an athletic, trusted sidekick to help lead the charge in fighting zombies (minus the burden of a love triangle with Grimes' wife).Kirkman's set-ups, meanwhile, are obvious stages for another action scene, and he adheres pretty closely to your expectations for what is going to happen.When the group finds a seemingly utopian gated community that they are convinced they can use to start a new life you might wonder if their new home might be teeming with as-yet-unseen zombies who will force them to make a quick, daring exit?You'd be right.When a vet who heals an injured group member reveals that he's been keeping his zombie-fied neighbors and family members locked up in his barn in the hope that their 'disease' will go away, could it possibly be that said zombies are about to escape and prove once and for all that they cannot be contained / controlled?Of course, which won't surprise anyone who's seen Romero's "Day of the Dead."

As for the characters themselves, they just aren't interesting.News of Lori's pregnancy fuels some charged moments between her and Rick, who's pretty certain that the baby may belong to the aforementioned Shane, but for the most part the two just continue to bicker their point-counterpoint, reasonable vs. optimistic arguments.Tyreese pairs off with another survivor within moments of his arrival in the group, while another also finds some action with the vet's farmer-girl daughter, making this zombie story feel like an episode of "Grey's Anatomy."There are stabs at intrigue with some mysterious plotting between Tyreese's daughter and her creepy boyfriend, but since we don't know anything about them, where they came from, or what they might be up to, it's awfully taxing to care.

just as good as the first
I'm so happy they chose to go with black and white instead of color. The starkness and simpleness of the drawings--the lack of color (distracting in this case), it all pulls you in to the story, in to this world. And it is a good story, leading up to their new home: the prison. ... Read more

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The Complete Guide to Marathon Walking
This book is very helpful for someone who has never done a marathon and now that I have one behind me, I'm using this to review and prepare for a second marathon. It covers everything from what to wear, eat, stretches, training schedule, injuries, recovery, etc.A great read!

Good read--very informative
Being new to the whole fitness area, this book is a god-send.I have been quite pleased...it's helping me to train for the 10k portion of a local marathon that my relay team is participating in.I know that by following the guidelines and training schedule, I will be prepared and will not push myself too far and risk injury.

The Complete Guide to Marathon Walking
I picked up 2 copies of this and our team is taking turns with them. A great reference for we first time 3-dayers.

Great Book for Runners and Walkers
I have read at least six different "ultimate guides to marathon training" before I came across this book.It is the best of the group.Dave explains not only what marathoners should do, but also why it is done.He does it in easily understandable and entertaining words.The book is both informative and a joy to read.While the book was written for walkers, much of the informations applies to runners as well.

If You Doubt You Can Do It, READ THIS BOOK!
If you have any doubts about whether or not YOU can walk a marathon, read this wonderfully inspirational book by Dave and your doubts will vanish. Dave is an excellent writer as well as an excellent coach. There is so much of value in here that you'll be able to benefit hugely even if you have walked a marathon before. I've just let a friend borrow my copy and he told me he has already got some ideas for his next marathon, and he's walked 11 of them before!!! ... Read more

Book Description
In 1982, Sister Helen Prejean became the spiritual advisor to Patrick Sonnier, the convicted killer of two teenagers who was sentenced to die in the electric chair of Louisiana's Angola State Prison. In the months before Sonnier's death, the Roman Catholic nun came to know a man who was as terrified as he had once been terrifying. At the same time, she came to know the families of the victims and the men whose job it was to execute him--men who often harbored doubts about the rightness of what they were doing.

Out of that dreadful intimacy comes a profoundly moving spiritual journey through our system of capital punishment. Confronting both the plight of the condemned and the rage of the bereaved, the needs of a crime-ridden society and the Christian imperative of love, Dead Man Walking is an unprecedented look at the human consequences of the death penalty, a book that is both enlightening and devastating. ... Read more

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Inspiring book & Film
This is both a book and a movie that you need to interact with. Particularly in a day and age when there is a movement here in Canada to try to bring the death penalty back. The book is much more in depth than the movie. The book profiles the first three men that Sr. Prejean goes to the death chamber with as Spiritual Director. It profiles her mistakes as she journeys down this path for the first few times. She witnessed her first execution on April 5th, 1984 and she has been advocating against the death penalty since then.

The book does a great job of showing the disparity in how the death penalty is applied. It goes through the studies on its lack of effectiveness, and how for the most part, it is the poor and the African-American who are on death row. Even if you only read the appendices, the book will challenge you to view the death penalty in a different way.

The movie was the inspiration and starred Susan Sarandon. Sarandon was given the book while on a personal retreat at a monastery; she came home and gave the book to her partner, Tim Robbins, who directed the film. Together they approached Sr. Prejean, who went out and rented Bull Durham. She was a little leery of having them do the film, but after meeting with them went ahead with the project.

The film co-stars Sean Penn as Matthew Poncelet, a compilation of the 3 men in the book. The movie, while slow moving, is incredibly intense and draws you into the drama of waiting for a death when you know the date and time of that approaching death.

As an interesting aside, another good book is Forgiving the Dead Man Walking by Debbie Morris, who was one of the victims of Robert Lee Willie from the book. Debbie always said if they ever made a movie, Penn would have to play Willie because they looked so much alike.

So read the book and watch the movie, and if you want yet another challenging book, give Forgiving the Dead Man Walking a read also.

A powerful indictment of the death penalty in America
This book, written by a Catholic nun, is a powerful indictment of the death penalty in America. She describes in vivid detail her role as "spiritual adviser" to two death row inmates, and in graphic detail, describes their deaths at the hands of the state.

While steadfastly anti-capital punishment (how can we trust a government that screws up so much in other areas in the application of this ultimate punishment?), Sister Prejan does not shy away from discussing her views with the families of the victims, and does not shy away from presenting the families' views to the reader with dignity and respect. She describes how she goes on to form both an abolitionist and victims' rights group in Louisana. She also goes on to point out how much more costly it is to execute someone than to put them in jail for life with no possibility of parole.

It's difficult to imagine how one could expect forgiveness for people who have brutally murdered people. Sister Prejan does not lecture, it seems even she does not expect this to be possible for most. She does, however, put the thought in the reader's mind - how can one advocate abandoning our humanity to fall to the level of the killer, while at the same time showing their humanity back to us. Sad and disturbing, but one of the most important works on the subject ever published. Strongly recommended.

Great Read
Dead Man Walking

By: Helen Prejean


The nonfiction book by: Helen Prejean is an enlightening book about a nun who becomes a spiritual advisor for convicted killer of two teenagers, who is sentenced to the electric chair. In 1982 sister Helen Prejean became the spiritual advisor of Patrick Sonnier, the convicted killer of two teenagers who was sentenced to die in the electric chair of Louisiana's Angola state prison. In the months before Sonniers death, the Roman Catholic nun came to know a man who was as terrified as he was once terrifying. This book was entertaining and very memorable. In the book there are many argumentative statements about the electric chair. The chair was unjust but the chair had to be given to him. This book suggests that the eletriic chair isn't always effective but it does get the job done. Until reading this book most people don't understand how unjust the chair really is. There are many people who have lived through the chair and it is just like torture to keep putting them through the chair. This book has changed many thoughts about the electric chair because it has changed people's lives. And lastly this book is a great read and I suggest it to anyone who likes the mysteries of the prison life.

Absolutely worth considering
Sister Helen's case is a highly serious and convincing one, and she has bolstered it by the results of detailed and careful investigations which she has incorporated on top of her experience as a spiritual adviser to delinquents, whose executions she watched in person.

To the initial barbarity and the violence of the delinquent, capital punishment does nothing but add a further barbarity, this time on the part of the prosecutors viz the state; the death penalty literally improves nothing.

The new insights I gained, apart from the wellknown facts (capital punishment does not deter heinous criminality more than other kinds of punishment do, states which maintain the death penalty tend to inflict it more on poor rather than on rich delinquents, and to aggravate punishment according to the "importance" of the crimes' victims):

The death penalty, if administered in civilized States, requires more expenditure of time and funds than life imprisonment would. To implement it, even in the U.S., harsh infringements of human dignity, sometimes also torture, can barely be avoided, even though great efforts may be made by the personnel to conform with the laws.

Courts can never be absolutely sure that the deliquent is guilty: evidence is practically never 100% safe.

And, as Sister Helen has stated: Capital punishment wouldn't even be ok if such uncontrovertible evidence were forthcoming every time.

"It isn't and never will be because of what it does to us. There's a death of innnocence in all of us. Look what happens to Supreme Court Justices who do these nuanced constitutional arguments and send people to their deaths and never touch the human cheek, the suffering. So I say, even for our own sake as a society, let's take death off the table. We can't handle it." (Interview with TIME Magazine, February 2, 2005.)

There may be those who wish to maintain capital punishment for reasons of atonement: Anything less would be unjust towards the victims and the bereaved families, they say. Society should express its abhorrence of these extremely heinous crimes by this ultimate punishment. On the basis of this book, even persons of such firm, and respectable, convictions should reconsider the price for such a collective expression. This price does appear too high.

Human justice, in dealing with some crimes, simply reaches its limits. This seems to me the main moral lesson from this book.

As a citizen of Western Europe, one is grateful that capital punishment has been abolished hereabouts. What grips the average European is the image of Sister Helen as it emerges from the margins of the account.

Sister Helen shows no squeamishness. Still, she makes her clearly justified point with discretion, exhibiting great commitment to her aim, again keeping clear of bitterness and exaggeration. She never speaks in a loud voice, but in whatever she says hits the essential point. Suddenly one tells oneself: Here is one exemplary woman.

An eye opener!!
If you are thinking of buying this book....go for it. You won't regret it. This book opened my eyes to a completly different side to capital punishement I was never aware of, however i was never for it anyway. Its full of facts and true stories, it's so beautifully written. Sister Prejean is truly an amazing and special women. If you've seen the movie, the book is concerning the two real men she was a spiritual adviser for, both men were I suppose combined to formSean Penn's character in the Tim Robbin's film. Enjoy. ... Read more

Book Description
Walk your Way to Health and Well-Being

Regardless of your level of fitness, you can improve your cardiovascular health, weight control, stress management, and overall well-being through a simple walking program. In the American Heart Association's Healthy Heart Walking CD, the leading crusader in the fight against heart disease and stroke presents two complete walking workouts to help you get started.

Designed to be listened to again and again, whenever you have time for a half-hour fitness walk, The Healthy Heart Walking CD includes:

• A 30-minute beginner's walk

• A 30-minute intermediate walk -- for walkers ready for a faster pace

• Original music written exactly to American Heart Association-recommended paces

• Easy-to-do stretches and a diary in an illustrated booklet

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Walking is good for you.
This cd is worth it's weight in gold.It has a great beat for anyone to walk to and is easy to follow.It gives encouragement and actually times the walk out.It's informative and most of all...not boring.The second half of the cd give you something to work towards.It's a great cd.

Elevator music with a beat
I need a more pronounced beat in my walking, and music that's easier to listen to, or at least doesn't make me feel like I'm in the elevator going up to see the cardiologist instead of trying to postpone the visit for a few years.

Healthy Heart Walking CD
A very well thought out CD.I feel as if there is a coach with me every step of the way.

Sometimes basic is best....
I have many walking tapes, but sometimes I just want the encouragement without all the blather.This CD set a very nice pace, and I found Rita "speaking up" periodically helped to keep me focus when I started to drift off.One advantage to this over my iPod playlist is sometimes the music beat is too fast, and I'll get so caught up in the increased tempo that I risk straining something.I bought 2 more copies for family members.

The Healthy Heart Walking CD
This was a waste of money.I wishI could exchange it for a more effective CD. ... Read more

Book Description
A new approach to using walking to heal emotional trauma and bring forth optimal mental functioning

Explores why and how we carry emotional wounds, and how they can be healed and resolved

Shows how walking stimulates both sides of the brain to promote and restore mental health

Provides simple, yet potent, mental exercises to use while walking

Our bodies usually heal rapidly from an illness, injury, or wound. Yet our minds and hearts often suffer for years with debilitating symptoms of distress or upset. Why is it so hard for our minds and hearts to heal? The key to healing them is simple and can be just a short walk away.

Walking--a bilateral therapy that has been a part of human life throughout history--allows people to heal emotionally as quickly as they do physically. Bilateral therapies engage both sides of the brain and unlock natural states of optimal function and creativity. Thom Hartmann examines how memory works and why emotional shock can resist normal healing. He found that the simple act of walking is effective in treating emotional disturbances ranging from temporary upsets and problems to chronic conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.

Case studies have shown dramatic results. Walking consciously, while holding a distress or desire in mind, can rapidly dissolve the rigidity of a traumatic memory or negative mind state, dispersing its unpleasant associations in as little as a half hours time. While walking has always been a natural part of life, its importance in promoting and maintaining mental health is only recently being rediscovered. Hartmanns simple yet potent exercises allow us to create our own walking journeys to restore our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being as well as rejuvenate our bodys health.
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Hartmann succeeds again!
This is a very insightful little book, and will make a great contribution to any therapists tool box

It works
When a self-improvement book is reviewed I always look for actual experience from people who have tried the methods in the book - not justthose read it and agree with it. Well now I am reviewing 'Walk Your Blue's Away' and I can say unequivocally IT WORKS, at least for me. All of my adult life I have been prone to depressive episodes from rejection and loss - even if the loss is very small. Recently a loving and satisfying relationship of 5 years was broken off by my partner.I knew from experience I was poised to nosedive into depression.This was despite many years of zealous embrace of cognitive behavior therapy in which the two sides of the brain battle. An adverse event triggers dejection, anger, depression.With cognitive therapy you have to identify the irrational thought that supposedly triggers your negative emotions, dispute the thought, and find a rational and sensible substitute thought. The problem was the negative emotions would take sometimes years to dissipate and I was constantly ruminating and flashing back to previous events.What Thom's book does is address healing. When you heal from emotional trauma with this method, the two sides of the brain actually are successful in integrating reason and emotion.With cognitive therapy reason and emotion seemed to constantly battle one another without resolution.You might win a battle but the next day another begins.I contend that after 5 daily walks following the simple guidelines of the book, the crushing sadness of rejection has lifted. The memories that previously would trigger bouts of depression are still there but now in the distance. They no longer dominate my mood allowing me to concentrate and get on with my life.At the end of each session my thinking was especially sharp - the corrective rational thoughts that I tried for years to marshal with cognitive therapy were at last automatic.Everyone suffers loss, rejection and emotional trauma.The key, as Thom says is, to facilitate your ability to heal naturally.

Useful and interesting information
We've all been told that walking is good for us. This is an excellent source for learning about the mind and the benefits of walking. The author explains the mechanics of how and why walking helps us to process things like creativity, events, problems and/or solutions as well as healing. Gives specific techniques to use.

This is one of the most useful, informative and interesting books I've read.

Wonderful and Effective Book for Healing Emotional Wounds
I ordered this book on a lark. Before I ordered it I had a very successful EMDR session and this book shows a perfect way to get the same benefits. It addresses trauma and how to process it so it becomes something of the past. I can't recommend this book enough for anybody who is stuck in a painful situation, has PTDS, or simply wants to become more alive to the moment. EMDR:
American Psychiatric Association (2004). Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Acute Stress Disorder and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Acute Stress Disorder and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association Practice Guidelines.

* EMDR was given the highest level of recommendation (category for robust empirical support and demonstrated effectiveness) in the treatment of trauma.

Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (2004). VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Post-Traumatic Stress. Washington, DC.

* EMDR was placed in the "A" category as "strongly recommended" for the treatment of trauma.

New age and general-interest health collections alike will find this inspirational.
It's a simple concept: our bodies usually heal rapidly from injury but our minds can suffer for years from upset. Now there's a method for combining the healing powers of the body with the mind: walking, a therapy which actives both sides of the brain to remove 'stuck' emotions. Case studies supplement the author's tips on how to use movement and mind awareness of the stress to mitigate its effects. New age and general-interest health collections alike will find this inspirational. ... Read more

Book Description
What if every step you took deepened your connection with all of life and imprinted peace, joy, and serenity on the earth? With Walking Meditation, listeners enjoy the first comprehensive instructional program in this serene spiritual practice to help them walk with presence and peace of mind whether in nature or on a busy city street. Presented in a unique format that combines a book with a DVD and audio CD, Walking Meditation features esteemed Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh along with one of his principle students, Anh-Huong Nguyen, as they together illuminate the central tenets of this powerful art, including: • How to recognize the miracle in simply walking—not as a means to an end, but as the opportunity to touch the fullness of life • Reversing "habit energy" through the unification of body and mind • Using walking meditation to work with difficult emotions such as anger and anxiety, and much more.

There is a Buddhist concept known as Apranihita, or the spirit of "wishlessness," in which one neither pursues desires nor flees from discomforts. With Walking Meditation, practitioners from every spiritual tradition will rediscover "our home in the here and now, as the long road we all must walk turns to quiet joy." ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Very good intro to walking meditation
I really like the dvd that comes with this, where you get to see Thay actually teaching a group of students how to do walking meditation. Ms. Nguyen, who teaches on the cd, is less effective, for me. She talks TOO slow and I get impatient with her. (I know, "meditate on this"!)

The book is short, though it also does give a lot of basic info on walking meditation.

Overall, I think this is a worthwhile purchase, especially if you can find it on sale. The dvd is the best part, but the book and the cd are also worthwhile.

This is a good introduction to mindfulness and provides a nice simple method for walking meditation
I teach meditation workshops and I'm a personal growth coach.I have a background in psychology and have studied meditation for many years.There is a lot of material out there on meditation and much of it is very good.However, there isn't very much literature on walking meditation.

What this CD provides is elementary mindfulness principles and a very simple walking practice to go along with these.This simple method is easily learned and the accompanying book reinforces the basic principles.

If you are looking for a technical approach with lots of details on an advanced walking meditation practice, this may not be for you.However, this material covers essential points about living a happier life and walking as a spiritual practice.It gets you started in the right direction and takes a Zen rather than traditional Theravadan approach.

In certain sections the book and audio don't exactly correspond, but I don't see that as a real obstacle to learning.In fact, normally you wouldn't get a book along with a CD at this price point.

There are also other good CDs that present walking meditation from a different viewpoint such as Insight Meditation: A Step-By-Step Course on How to MeditateAnother set of good complimentary practices presented from a Western point of view is Guided Mindfulness Meditation (Guided Mindfulness).I would seriously consider some of this material as well as your practice gets deeper.

You can see a list of some of these resources on my profile grouped under Buddhist Meditation resources.I find that walking meditation is a particularly good practice for Western people and this is a great starting point for any type of practice.There are many approaches to this type of meditation and all of them can be very beneficial.

The WALKING MEDITATION is no walk in the park!
I am disabled. It is very hard for me to walk. However, with the Walking Meditation I find it much easier to walk, for the meditating gets one's mind off of the pain you're experiencing. I would recommend it for anyone who has difficulty in walking but wants to increase their walking capactiy. It is indeed a life saver for me.

Walking Meditation DVD/CD/Book Set
"Walking meditation is meditation while walking. We walk slowly, in a relaxed way, keeping a light smile on our lips. When we practice this way, we feel deeply at ease, and our steps are those of the most secure person on Earth. All our sorrows and anxieties drop away, and peace and joy fill our hearts. Anyone can do it. It takes only a little time, a little mindfulness, and the wish to be happy." ~Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh teaches the importance of mindfulness and believes walking is not just a way to get from one place to another, "it is a time to live." Enjoying every step you make is more important than arriving at your new destination. Walking with a sense of peace and joy is explained more on the DVD as he demonstrates how to walk with a sense of joy.

He introduces the concepts of:

Walking in the present moment
The three basic elements of walking meditation
Where to practice walking meditation
Practicing walking meditation
The fourth element of walking meditation: Smiling

"Peace is every step
the shining red sun is my heart.
Each flower smiles with me.
How green, how fresh all that grows.
How cool the wind blows.
Peace is every step.
It turns the endless path to joy.
~Tinh Thury

The CD introduces:

Conscious Breathing Meditation
Slow Walking Meditation
Walking Meditation in Nature
Walking Meditation in Public Places
Walking Meditation to Embrace Your Emotions

If you are looking for ways to exercise your soul as much as your body, then Walking Meditations can bring you more peace and give you new reasons to walk in nature.

Nguyen Anh-Huong's beautiful voice also leads you through a meditation where you learn to breathe more deeply and imagine yourself as a tree, with roots deep in the earth. The last three sections show you how to breathe and walk with purpose and joy.

Anyone who enjoys Yoga will also enjoy the meditations as they add new creative dimensions. This book is filled with poetic thoughts, new reasons to enjoy life and a embraces a nurturing place for your soul to grow.

"May flowers bloom beneath your feet." ~ pg. 53

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Book Description
God had a specific reason when he formed us to be individuals, unique creations that each fulfill a special purpose. Everything we are, have been, and will be is all part of a grand plan of God's love. Everything helps to shape us into the people God wants us to be and where we find our inner satisfaction, joy, and meaning. ... Read more

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I bought it for my 16 yo daughter
I bought it for my 16 yo daughter and this is HER review: After reading this book, I just felt like a new person! The positive messages in it are so simple and yet, life-changing! I'd recommend it to anyone who feels like getting a positive boost in their lives!

Walking in Your Own Shoes
I will be using this book as a study guide in my Sunday School class (made up of all women) starting sometime in March.I am very pleased I chose this particular book.

Walking in Your Own Shoes
Great Book- makes one think about their own life and what is in the future~~

Inspirational book
I bought this book for my young adult daughter. I would recommend it to anyone sending a young person out into the world.

Caring gift
I bought this book for my 21 year old niece who is struggling to "find herself". She really appreciated it. ... Read more

Book Description
From locating an ancestor's homesite and where records might be kept to determining which route and roads forebears took when migrating from one area to another, maps are common tools in tracing family history. This book expands the reader's awareness of how maps and other geographic resources, such as atlases, gazetteers, and global positioning systems, will help them find their elusive ancestors.

Readers will learn how to: -Find historic maps that will help them in their search

-Locate obscure towns and villages

-Determine shifting boundary changes that can affect their research

-Use maps and other geographic tools to find cemeteries and ancestral homesites

In addition, this book is filled with practical examples for using maps in genealogy. It's packed with map reproductions, giving readers easy-to-follow instruction on getting the most out of maps to aid them in the search for their ancestors. ... Read more

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My Review
I am about halfway through the book so far.It seems to be everything I had expected and more.I would recommed the book to anyone interested in Genealogy, especially anyone interested in maps.The author covers the subject very well.It is obvious she spent a great deal of time researching the material.

A great genealogy tool!
This book can be very helpful with the geography aspect of genealogy. Where to find your ancestor's records. How to use maps in locating gravesites, courthouses, churches, etc. It explained how maps help find that ancestor that suddenly "disappeared". It also covers shifting boundary lines, places that no longer exist, migration trails, and much more. It would be a great addition to any genealogy library. ... Read more

Book Description
According to Native American tradition, walking the Red Road is a metaphor for living within the Creator's rules—a life of truth, friendship, respect, spirituality, and humanitarianism. For centuries, Native American elders, parents, teachers, and spiritual leaders have handed down their wisdom and values from generation to generation, leading others down the path of self-discovery and enlightenment.

365 Days of Walking the Red Road captures this priceless ancient knowledge and shows you how you can live your life to the fullest through integrity, compassion, and brotherhood. By reading the daily messages in this compelling work, you will discover yourself inside and out and move positively down your personal road without fear or doubt.

Special highlights:

·Inspiring quotations from Native Americans, such as Tecumseh, Black Hawk, Geronimo, and Chief Joseph
·A monthly Red Road ethical principle
·A monthly Red Road spiritual lesson
·Instructions on what to do at a powwow
·The proper uses of dreamcatchers and other symbols and crafts
·The twelve moon names that tribes use to track the seasons
·Important dates in Native American history

This superb collection of Native American philosophy and culture helps you on your path along the Red Road in your quest for truth, light, and love. ... Read more

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365 Days of Walking The RED ROAD
Recived this book in fast time and am very happy i lost my other one i have been without it for a while, i use this daily, the book was in excelent shape. thank you,if ever i find another item from this person i would diffently buy thank you again

Not what I expected
I bought this book expecting it to be spiritual and some of the statements were, but they were not backed up with anything that relates to how the Indians incorporated those thoughts into THEIR daily lives. I just got an unrelated history lesson. For example, Feb. 10th-"To clothe a man falsley is to distress his spirit..." Then the next information on that page is about a Native Day in American History on "Feb 10th 1763 The French ceded the North Americans territory to England in the Treaty of Paris, ending the French and Indian War (1754-1763)."Now, what do the two have to do with each other? Or at least put something in about how Native Americans dress or something related to the spiritual quote of the day. The format bugged me. There is some good information, but very poorly organized.

365 Days of Walking the red road
This is a nice book for any year or every year. Helps you through each day of the year spiritual. I love this book.

A Special Native American Daily Read & Meditation
For those of us who take the time to get up extra early, open our front doors, and listen to the birds calling as the sun is rising, this book is so helpful to start your day off just right.The Words of our Grandfathers remind us to live with our hearts and pay attention to the old ways in our every day lives.

The author, Terri Jean, has had the foresight to add in History notes to remind us of what heppened in the past, reminding us of seasonal thoughts, and so much more.

This book is dynamic and meditative.A worthwhile present for someone special who is a Native American.

Good Book
Though the book is designed as a daily meditational, I read through the Red Road Ethics beginning to end. Full of wisdom, but I felt a couple of the quotes were inacurate (paraphrased). ... Read more