Authors starting with B from Christals Bookstore

STRANGE SECTS AND CURIOUS CULTSBaalism; Shivism; Voodooism; The Penitentes; The Doukhobors and OthersStrange Sects and Curious Cults is a rare excursion into the byways of religious faiths and rituals. The trail begins deep within the past, leads into the present and moves into the foreseeable future. It is an attempt to understand the drives which have tantalized men from the beginning of time and which religious have sought to interpret in various ways. Explored within these pages are the sexual rites and... more information

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SEVEN HALF-MILES FROM HOMEOn her doctor's orders, artst Mary Back has walked a mile before breakfast every day since 1963. Taking her home near Dubois, Wyoming, as the center of a circle one mile in diameter, she developed a different walk for each day of the week. Traversing ecological communities from desert to rich river bottom every day, every season for over twenty years has given her an intimate knowledge of a small part of nature rivalled perh... more information

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THE MEDIA- WISE FAMILYFor every parent who feels frustrated and powerless to protect their children from an ever-more powerful electronic culture saturated with sex, violence, and degration, Ted Baehr just may give you some hope. Ted Baehr gives renewed meaning to Hosea's admonition, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." He makes a compelling and articulate case for the battles our families are losing. We ... more information

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WHAT DO I READ NEXT? A READER'S GUIDE TO CURRENT GENRE FICTION VOLUME 2 - 2002Designed as a tool to assist in the exploration of genre fiction, What Do I Read Next? guides the reader to both current and classic recommendations in nine widely read genres: Mystery, Romance, Western, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Historical, Inspirational, and Popular Fiction. What Do I Read Nex... more information

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NIGHTMARE A FORMER TOP NEW AGE LEADER TAKES YOU ON A DRAMATIC JOURNEY INSIDE THE NEW AGEFor the first time ever, a world renowned, New Age leader tells the INSIDE story of the fast-growing New Age movement!NOW, in this compelling account, Randall's Baer reveals the tale of seduction, from teenage dabbling in Eastern religions to a meteoric rise in New Age leadership. He details the sequence of uncanny events and bizarre experiences that led him to be an in... more information

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NATIONAL VELVET VELVET ALONE SAW THE NEW MOON. SHE BOWED THREE TIMES, GLANCED ROUND TO SEE THAT NO ONE SAW, THEN STANDING TO SEE THAT NO ONE SAW, THEN STANDING IN THE SHADOW OF THE STABLE DOOR SHE PUT HER HANDS, LIKE THIN WHITE ARROWS, TOGETHER AND PRAYED TO THE MOON-- "OH, GOD, GIVE ME HORSES, GIVE ME HORSES! LET BE THE BEST RIDER IN ENGLAND!"... more information

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THE JUDAS FIELD A NOVEL OF THE CIVIL WARIt's been twenty years since Cass Wakefield returned from the war to his hometown in Mississippi, but he is still haunted by battlefield memories. Now, one afternoon in 1885, he is presented with a chance to retrace his steps from the past and to face the truth behind the events that led to the deaths of so many friends and comrades.The opportunity arrives in the form of Cass's childhood friend Alison, a dying wom... more information

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FROMMER'S CANCUN, COZUMEL & THE YUCATAN 2005Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. Your trip begins with us. -- Everything You Need for your vacation, from the best package deals to a comprehensive look at the Yucatan's Maya ruins. -- Outspoken Opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. -- Exact Prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. -- Off-The-Beate... more information

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BEYOND FORGIVENESS THE HEALING TOUCH OF CHURCH DISCIPLINEHave You Ever Watched A Person Crushed or a church body destroyed by a neglect or poor handling of church discipline? Have you questioned the role of the church in disciplining those who sin? Perhaps you were the person crushed or the leader agonizing over the proper course of action.The Real-Life Struggle of a church body that wanted to love an erring brother, yet restore a... more information

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SOMETIMES YOU SEE IT COMINGJohn Barr is the kind of baseball player who isn't supposed to exist anymore. An all-around superstar, he makes his New York, Mets team all but invincible. Yet Barr is a mystery, with no past, no friends, no women, and no interests outside of hitting a baseball. Not even Rapid Ricky Falls, a.k.a. "the Old Swizzlehead," his streetwise teammate, can get a handle on him. Neither can Ellie Jay, the sp... more information

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Territory Of Where Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid Roamed - The book has some discoloration Library stamp and some underlining in pencil... more information

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RUSSELL BAKER'S BOOK OF AMERICAN HUMORThis book is used, with very slight coverwear, otherwise, the pages are in excellent condition. There are no markings, writing or highlighting. ... more information

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CALLING THE CIRCLE THE FIRST AND FUTURE CULTUREThe circle is an ancient form of gathering. People gather into circles to call on Spirit, to celebrate, to hold council, to create community, to govern by consensus and to make cooperative decisions. Author Christina Baldwin introduces a structure for calling the circle and exploring its potential to empower us in our ordinary lives. Here she shares her vision of a society where the circle is used in everyday life to hel... more information

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THE 125 MOST ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ADOPTION (AND THE ANSWERS)Considering adoption? While the opportunity to bring a child into his or her life fills every adoptive parent with excitement and awe, the complexities of the adoptive process can intimidate even the most resolute parent-to-be. Here is a book all prospective parents can turn to for answers to their questions about adoption, including:-- What is "ad... more information

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GREAT 2 X 4 ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR HOMECut a board to length and nail it to another board-if you can do that, you can make these charming accessories for your home. You have the basic furniture, like a sofa. But it's the accessories that have a big effect on how beautiful your house looks. A plate rack for the kitchen is the perfect place to store and display your most frequently used dinnerware, for example, while a wine cabinet with a built-in servin... more information

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PRETTY GIRL IN CRIMSON ROSE (8)Born and raised in apartheid-era South Africa, at age twenty-one journalists Sandy Balfour went into exile and began wandering the world in search of a home and an identity. While hitchhiking through Africa, Europe, and North America, he was introduced to a hobby that has ensnard millions of cognoscente: the cryptic crossword. Cryptics offer the ultimate linguistic challenge. But for Balfour, they became something more: by learning to decode ... more information

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WATER-SAVING GARDENINGThe first comprehensive guide to saving water in the landscape, featuring an encyclopedia of 259 beautiful flowers, ground covers, shrubs, and trees. More than 300 color photographs of gardens and plants, with practical how-to drawings Expert advice on altering existing sites or creating new gardensTips on selecting and growing drought-tolerant plants anywhere in the countryGuidelines for watering and irrigationAlternative to thirsty lawnsThis book is used with very slight coverwear, o... more information

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EXPLORING THE TITANICThe people shivering in the lifeboats cannot believe their eyes. The large, luxurious and "unsinkable" Titanic is actually sinking. Within moments the lights of the Titanic will go out forever as the great ship plunges to the bottom of the ocean. It is a night the world will never forget.Thirteen thousand feet beneath the sea, Robert Ballard peers through the porthole of his tiny submarine. He hopes to be the first person in 74 years ... more information

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THE DARLINGRussell Banks has exhibited an astonishingly imaginative range throughout his distinguished career as a novelist, and his uniquely realistic American voice, on display in such modern classic as Rule of the Bone and Continental Drift, continues to shine in this latest effort. Fans and newcomers alike will be rewarded by his incisive eye for character and his ability to deliver a relentless and engaging narrative - always in the service of h... more information

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SOULEIADOMiriam Souleiado is catapulted into the late 1800's along with her daughter following a freak car accident. A mysterious man recognizes her as Dorothy Elderkin and her illegitimate daughter, Miriam realizes that she is wearing nineteenth-century clothes, the car has vanished and her husband is dead. She senses some connection between the stranger and her husband, although the link isn't immediately clear. Through a series of odd coincidental encounters and events that follow, Miriam learns she has ... more information

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