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	THE MINDQUEST REVIEW OF BOOKS *Noteworthy Books* spring edition, 2009 Lightword Publishing selected, from many recent submissions, a few noteworthy works for a recommendation and review. The submitter incurred no charge or obligation. Exceptional books from the smaller publishers and self-published authors are mostly disregarded by large mainstream media sources. Your support of Mindquest recommended works by review or purchase is appreciated.

	APPLES OF ARCADIA by Jeffrey Woolf Subject: "Apples of Arcadia" is a masterful work of literary fiction. Vivid portrayal of an inspiring writer, nocturnal in nature and habit, with creative insight. He must make an agonizing decision- "...submit to love's fixed demands, or bend to the ethereal promise of true art." Noteworthy: The novel weaves a web of perspicacity into reality and deception. Driven by metaphorical relativity, and stirring conversation, the novel will lure readers eyes to be affixed to the pages. "...stillness like the hummingbird whose wings flap so maniacally fast, yet whose body remains solid, fixed in space...what these poor souls must endure each day upon exiting the safe hollow of their homes..." The work is literary art at its finest. Details: Black Umbrella Books, POB 241, Duluth, MN 55801. 401pg. $14.95. ISBN: 0.979761 4.1.7. Fax 1.877.754.6912 www.blackumbrellabooks.com admin@blackumbrellabooks.com BLESSED IS SHE by Nanette J. Davis, Ph.D. Subject: The book's title is taken from Psalm 41, "Blessed is she who has regard for the weak;..." Inspired by caring for her dying husband, the author provides an intimate look into the lives of 60 women giving love and care to the elderly. Her book encompasses caregiving totally- from threads of the journey, healing effects, enhanced personal realization, and on to the national issues of caregiving. Noteworthy: Many people are balancing work with caring for aging parents. The book is a valuable resource, from A-Z, for all caregivers. Additionally, the book's spiritual affirmations provide vital support for caregivers including hospital, nursing home, and assisted living workers. Written in layman terms, readers can access copious professional information. Details: House of Harmony Press, 312pg., $18.95. ISBN: 978-1-60145-466-9. Orders: Amazon.com, BN.com, Ingram Booklocker.com, booksellers. www.blessedisshe.com ESCAPE FROM THE COCOON by J. Martin Eichhorn Subject: An electrifying and transformational true story about the author's near death experience. At age 13 Martin lost his faith in God due to Vietnam war depictions, and visiting a family who lost a son in the war. His unique story tells how he went from nonbeliever to "Warrior for Christ." The author & embryologist also works with an orphanage project in the Philippines. Noteworthy: The exciting, true story moves from the author's near death Alaska experience to being interrogated at knife-point, by communist Philippine rebels. His experience sealed the belief in life after death. He has dedicated his life to God and Jesus, as well as founding "Atlantis," providing shelter & education for homeless children. An emotional, riveting must-read book. Details: Outskirts Press, Inc., Denver, CO. 103 pg. $12.95. ISBN: 9781432730727. Buy: Amazon.com, BN.com www.charismabethel.com embrojem@yahoo.com JUST TREAT ME LIKE I MATTER: The Heart of Sales by Diane Marie Pinkard Subject: Book offers sage advice for developing quality interpersonal communications. Author defines selling as "...a craft, business, and a way of living." This transformative work offers valuable tools and knowledge about personality traits, difficult people, closing a sale and other winning methods. Noteworthy: Pinkard, with a background in business and teaching, provides new information adjusted to today's paradigm shift "...that people are once again appreciating the value of caring and trusting." The theme, "selling yourself," focuses on achievement with heart and the idea that "people buy people, and they buy best from those who treat them like they matter." A one-of-a-kind work with success secrets for anyone. Details: Bonny Doon Publishing, POB 1382, Felton, CA 905018. 866.552.2510. Hardcover, 304pgs., $26.95. ISBN: 13: 978-0-9789030-0-8. info@heartofsales.com http://www.heartofsales.com NO MAD: No Parking For The Rest Of Your Life by Sam Moffie Subject: What would you do if you caught your spouse having an affair with your brother or sister? After Aaron finds his wife in bed with his brother he throws his gear in the car, and along with his dog "embarks on an odyssey like no other." This is Moffie's third novel which has already won four awards, radio interviews, and rave reviews. Noteworthy: "No Mad" is exciting literary fiction. Aaron discovers that the karma of his loss is balanced by what? "The game of Jinx has never gotten so much attention; what that means the reader is soon to discover." The fast paced novel is spiced with humor and real life events- a "heart-warming...unplanned, unexpected landing...calling it home." A fresh read on real life. Details: Booksurge, Sam Moffie, 336pg., $14.99. ISBN: 978-1-4392-0461-0. Orders: www.booksurge.com amazon.com S. Moffie: Uel04509@aol.com THE POWER OF RISK: How Intelligent Choices Will Make You More Successful by Jim McCormick Subject: The master of risk shares his success secrets. With an MBA the author has taught management courses at the executive level, and engaged in pubic speaking before thousands. He has served in a Presidential administration, parachuted to the North Pole, and has 5 skydiving world records. His book provides understandable tools for risk taking in all aspects of life. Noteworthy: The step-by-step information begins by helping readers find their own risk quotient- "...a personal development tool." A true understanding of risk, and its influence on our psyche is revealed & evaluated. Numerous reader exercises are provided in this success model, designed to help people recognize and capture life's opportunities for enhanced living. Details: Maxwell Press, c/o TakeRisks.com. 970.577.8700. 168pg., Hardcover. $21.95. ISBN: 978-0-9728520-0-5. www. takerisks.com jim@TakeRisks.com TAKE BACK THE EARTH: The Dumb, Greedy Incompetents have Trashed It by Robert S. Swiatek Subject: The striking book is dedicated to "...areas where corporations...government have polluted the land, water, and air and caused sickness and death..." The book is a call to aware citizens of earth to help convince government, business, and individuals that it is in their best interest to consider environmental impacts before acting or using a product. Noteworthy: Starting in the beginning, the author traces the greed of bankers, industrialists, politicians, and others who have poisoned the health of this planet and people. True stories are sagaciously related from the Manhattan Project to the current times, about acts likely deadly to the planet and its inhabitants. A must read for any thinking, concerned person. Details: Swiatek Press, 71 Georgian Ln. #3, Buffalo, NY 14221. 146pg., $12.95. ISBN: 0-9817843-1-3. Robesw@yahoo.com www.bobcooks.com US AGAINST THEM: How Tribalism Affects the Way We Think by Bruce Rozenblit Subject: Do belief systems and political ideologies influence how we think and our group affiliations? This insightful book explores how these behaviors are influenced by tribalism. The author with 30 years of professional business experience provides evidence and arguments that the essential difference between the political conservative and liberal is driven by tribalism, not ideology. Noteworthy: The foundation of the book is explaining how tribalism affected the evolution of the human mind. This book delivers by outlining developmental stages of tribalism, and how it influenced thought and social organization. Arguments utilize methods of induction/deduction supported by contemporary conditions. Details: Transcendent Pulications, POB 22547, Kansas City MO. 64113. 816.333.7358. 157pg. $14.95. Bibliography. ISBN: 978-0-615-23316-1. www.transcendentsound.com/books WINDS AGAINST THE MIND: Understanding Common Mental Illnesses by Lola Bamigboye, L.L.B., B.L., MSN, RN. Subject: A breakthrough book, in layman terms for understanding and dealing with mental health related issues. The book provides insightful, real life experiences of people with a mental health difficulty or challenge. The book enlightens the reader as to the causes and struggles of people dealing with mental health related problems, how to detect symptoms, effective management, and also provides valuable resources for help. Noteworthy: The author, with a Masters Degree in psychiatric nursing and 17 years patient experience, provides (1) Knowledge for detecting and inner-acting with those suffering with a mental disability (2) Help to free people from "the guilt, shame, and secrecy about their struggle with mental health related issues." Book contains the latest medical knowledge & expert advice. Details: Building Towards Success, POB 275, Brentwood TN 37024. 615.469.5076. 388 pg., $23.99. ISBN: 978-0-9817537-0-6, lola.bts51@yahoo.com www.windsagainstthemind.com SYNERGY NOTES by Bernie Nelson Magazine publishers, and TV/radio hosts want their readers and listeners to have access to fresh information. The book reviews in this issue were carefully selected for originality and fresh information. These books will help to improve personal knowledge and enhanced awareness, which in turn triggers new ideas for improved communication skills and inner-action with others. In this issue publishers and readers will discover a wealth of valuable information, and entertainment, from authors who have created noteworthy works of word art. This Mindquest issue contains information about books designed to improve the brain/mind connection as well as information about how better to create a better reality in real life affairs. All of the books reviewed in the issue were submitted by self-publishers, or small press, proving that exceptional works can come from this arena. Magazine and newspaper publishers, as well as other media sources, will find this issue is filled with new ideas that could translate into targeted reviews for your publication or show. From creating a better reality, understanding others better, improving people skills, entertainment, and beyond- this Mindquest issue presents a wide variety of noteworthy works. Please contact Lightword Publishing for a free review copy of any book recommended in this issue. ABOUT THE MINDQUEST REVIEW OF BOOKS Lightword Publishing, founded 1991, publishes "The Mindquest Review Of Books"— reviews of recent, noteworthy books submitted by self-published authors and small press. The submitter incurred no charge or obligation for a noteworthy recommendation and review. Many talented folks are generally ignored by the mainstream media. 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