Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther
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Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther
Roland H. Bainton
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4 out of 5 stars Here I Stand is an amazingly interesting read!.......2007-09-19

I purchased the book after watching the movie Luther with Joseph Fiennes (sp?). I usually do that in reverse order but not this time. The book very logically and clearly (and with great clarity and attention to detail) portrays the inner life and events going on at that time in Luther's life. It is a great review of history, the Catholic Church and the mind of Martin Luther.
The only downside is that you often need to read it with a dictionary present due to some of the words and context in which it is written that are not readily used in daily discussions. Great way to learn them though.
This is a wonderful read and one that I could not put down once I started. He is a very influential and fascinating historical figure.

5 out of 5 stars A man named Martin, a Reformer named Luther.......2007-08-12

Martin Luther is one of the historical protagonists who has had the greatest amout of biographies written. This is a biography which displays not only the Reformer, but also the man Martin Luther. Luther's phrase, chosen as title, reveals the essence of the man: "Here I stay, I could not do differently. So help me God".

5 out of 5 stars "By faith alone...".......2007-04-02

Having read Luther's "Bondage of the Will" I was interested in the Reformer's life and how God transformed him. In Roland H. Bainton's book you feel the man and his convictions. Bainton includes many lengthy quotes by Luther himself, so the reader begins to "feel" the man and his faith. The book also has many B & W wood-cut illustrations from that time, so you get to sense their history.

Bainton focuses on how Luther became a monk and from a monk to a world changing reformer. Luther's struggle with God's righteousness was so pivotal in his early days in the monastery, he was led to study of the Holy Scriptures by order of his senior. And it ultimately led to re-discovery of the Gospel -- that man is justified (declared righteous) by faith alone in what Christ has done for us. This revolutionized Luther's theology and his own life. Luther's emphasis, "by faith alone" is the heart of the gospel. He does not dismiss the importance of good works, but emphasized that good works cannot save and only faith saves. This was important distinction to him. And this book captures this fact about Luther well.

Moreover, the book pictures Luther as translator of the Bible into German language from original Hebrew and Greek. It is incredible feat by one man. He also wrote many hymns (including that famous "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God") to be sung at the church.

The book was fun to read as well. I couldn't stop reading. You will KNOW Luther in this book. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther.......2007-01-10

This is an exceptional book for objective historical and theological perspectives of the life of Martin Luther. I have read the book as part of seminary studies, though the book is written with an undertone for lay understanding. The major pluses of the book are the honest depiction of the character of Martin Luther and how his personal theology developed over his pastoral years with highlights of how his insights helped cause major reforms of theological throughout the world as well as bringing the book of the bible in a readable and understandable format to his beloved German people.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Book.......2006-11-10

The Pastor at my church referred me to this Book. And it was excellent. Very thorough on Luther's life.
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    Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther
    Roland H. Bainton
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    "Here is an outstanding modern contribution to religious literature--a vivid portrait of the man who, because of his unshakable faith in his God, helped bring about the Protestant Reformation."
    Here I Stand a Life of Martin Luther
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    The authoritative and inspiring story of a great religious leader - the Crusader who spearheaded the Protestant Reformation.

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    5 out of 5 stars One of many Martin Luther biographies.......2007-03-08

    I am reviewing the 1950, Mentor Books Fifteenth Printing.
    This book is well laid out. Much of the material is in lecture form. There are twenty-two content headings, 12 page Bibliography, References, Source of Illustrations, and comprehensive Index. The illustrations are just that monochrome sketches.
    Roland H. Bainton received an A.B. degree from Whitman College, and B.D. and Ph.D. degrees form Yale University and form Oberlin College, Dr. Theological Seminary and from Oberlin College. He is a Specialist in Reformation history.

    There are many biography and reference books on Martin Luther, each with its own strength s and weaknesses. This one by Roland H. Bainton is pretty comprehensive and goes into more depth than most. Do not get out your highlighter or you will highlight every page.

    This is the story of a religious leader who is well known for leading the Protestant Reformation. "I cannot...I will not...Recant! Here I Stand."

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          Roland H. Bainton's inspiring Story of a Great Religious Leader.
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              Roland Bainton
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              Text extracted from opening pages of book: HERE I STAgD A LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER Roland H. Bainton ABINGDON-COKESBURY PRESS New York Nashville HERE I STAND BY CO P P IE Y R R C I E GH A T ND SMXXH AH rigbts in tbis book^ are reserved. ^ No part o the teact may be reproduced In any form ^ ritho'ut - written per mission of tbe publishers, except brief quotations used in connection - with reviews in magazines or newspapers. JttX tjy. MtllTTED, AND BOTTfl> BY THE PAItXECENOK PRESS, AT NASHVILLE, XENNESSEJE. TJNITEO STATES OP AMERICA To my KATHERINE VON BORA ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PORTIONS of this book have been delivered as the Nathaniel Tay lor lectures at the Yale Divinity School, the Carew Lectures at the Hartford Seminary Foundation, and the Hein Lectures at the Wart burg Seminary and Capital University, as well as at the Bonebrake Theological Seminary, the Gettysburg Theological Seminary, and the Divinity School of Howard University. For many courtesies on the part of these institutions I am indebted. I also thank the firm of J. C. B. Mohr at Tubingen for permis sion to reprint as Chapter XXI the article which appeared in the Gerhard Ritter Festschrift, and the Westminster Press for permis sion to use in condensed form certain portions from my Martin Luther Christmas Book. Extensive travel and borrowing for this work have not been necessary because the Yale library is so richly supplied and so generous in acquiring new material. Especially to Mr. Babb, Mr. Wing, and Mr. Tinker hearty thanks are tendered by Alartin Luther. CONTENTS L THE Vow 21 AT HOME AND SCHOOL RELIGIOUS DISQUIET THE HAVEN OF THE COWL II. THE CLOISTER 37 THE TERROR OF THE HOLY THE WAY OF SELF-HELP THE MERITS OF THE SAINTS THE TRIP TO ROME EL THE GOSPEL 52 THE FAILURE OF CONFESSION THE MYSTIC LADDER THE EVANGELICAL EXPERIENCE IV. THE ONSLAUGHT 68 THE INDULGENCE FOR ST. PETER'S THE NINETY-FIVE THESES y. THE SON OF INIQUITY 84 THE DOMINICAN ASSAULT THE CASE TRANSFERRED TO GERMANY THE INTERVIEWS WITH CAJETAN THREATENING EXILE VI. THE SAXON Hus 102 THE GAUNTLET OF ECK THE LEIPZIG DEBATE THE ENDORSEMENT OF HUS 9 HERE I STAND VII. THE GERMAN HERCULES * * . 121 THE HUMANISTS: ERASMUS MELANCHTHON AND DURER THE NATIONALISTS: HUTTEN AND SICKINGEN VIII. THE WILD BOAR IN THE VINEYARD 136 THE SACRAMENTS AND THE THEORY OF THE CHURCH PROSECUTION RESUMED THE BULL EXSURGE THE BULL SEEKS LUTHER IX. THE APPEAL TO CAESAR 151 PUBLICATION OF THE BULL AGAINST THE EXECRABLE BULL OF ANTICHRIST THE FREEDOM OF THE CHRISTIAN MAN X. HERE I STAND 167 A HEARING PROMISED AND RECALLED THE EMPEROR ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY INVITATION TO LUTHER RENEWED LUTHER BEFORE THE DIET THE EDICT OF WORMS XL MY PATMOS 191 AT THE WARTBURG THE REFORMATION AT WITTENBERG: MONASTICISM THE MASS THE OUTBREAK: OF VIOLENCE XII. THE RETURN OF THE EXILE 205 TURMOIL THE INVITATION TO COME BACK THE RETURN TO WITTENBERG XIII. No OTHER FOUNDATION 215 NATURE, HISTORY, AND PHILOSOPHY CHRIST THE SOLE REVEALER THE WORD AND THE SACRAMENTS IO CONTENTS THE MENACE TO MORALS THE GROUND OF GOODNESS XIV. REBUILDING THE WALLS 232 THE CALLINGS ECONOMICS POLITICS CHURCH AND STATE XV. THE MIDDLE WAY 247 HOSTILITY OF THE REFORMED PAPACY RECOIL OF THE MODERATE CATHOLICS: ERASMUS DEFECTION OF THE PURITANS: CARLSTADT THE REVOLUTIONARY SAINTS: MUNTZER BANISHMENT OF THE AGITATORS XVI. BEHEMOTH, LEVIATHAN, AND THE GREAT WATERS . . 265 RIVALS: ZWINGLI AND THE ANABAPTISTS RELIGION AND SOCIAL UNREST LUTHER AND THE PEASANTS MUNTZER FOMENTS REBELLION THE DEBACLE AND THE EFFECT ON THE REFORMATION XVII. THE SCHOOL FOR CHARACTER 286 KATHERINE VON BORA DOMESTICITY CHILDREN AND TABLE TALK VIEWS OF MARRIAGE CONSOLATIONS OF HOME XVIIL THE CHURCH TERRITORIAL 305 DISSEMINATION OF THE REFORM PRACTICAL CHURCH PROBLEMS THE GODLY PRINCE THE PROTEST PROTESTANT ALLIANCE: THE MARBURG COLLOQUY THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION II HERE I STAND XIX. THE CHURCH TUTORIAL 326 THE BIBLE TRANSLATION DOCTRINAL PROBLEMS IN TRANSLATION CATECHISMS LITURGY MUSIC HYMNBOOK XX. THE CHURCH MINISTERI
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                  Deaf Hearing Boy: A Memoir (Deaf Lives Series, Vol. 2)
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                  R.H. Miller
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                  Born in 1938, R. H. Miller was the oldest of four hearing boys with deaf parents in Defiance, Ohio, a small agricultural community. Deaf Hearing Boy is Miller’s compelling account of the complex dynamics at work in his family, including the inter-generational conflicts in which he found himself, the oldest child of deaf adults (CODA), caught in the middle.

                  In 1942, Miller’s family moved to Toledo so that his father could find work. There, they fared well during World War II because his father worked in manufacturing as a member of Roosevelt’s “civilian army.” Miller’s mother loved urban life, where she and the family could immerse themselves in the Toledo Deaf community, especially at the Toledo Silent Club. The end of the war marked the end of prosperity for the Miller family. Returning soldiers displaced all of the deaf workers, who then had to scrape for a living. The Millers, close to destitution, returned to the family farm in Defiance.

                  Miller depicts the return to farm life as one of tremendous hardship, both economically and psychologically. They lived off the land from hand to mouth. He also describes his grandparents’ distrust of his parents because they were deaf, and he writes candidly of his role as an unwilling agent in the misunderstandings between them. Miller also portrays the bias he endured in school and town. Parents of girlfriends would force their daughters to stop dating him for fear that his family’s deafness would be passed down.

                  In the early 1950s, Miller’s grandparents sold the farm and his parents returned to industrial work. Miller excelled at school, and eventually left home for college and life in academia. His later reflections reveal a deep, abiding respect for his parents, despite his early difficulties. Deaf Hearing Boy presents an intimate depiction of a changing time for hearing and deaf Americans alike, when the family farm disappeared and the isolation of Deaf people also began to fade. In witnessing this transformation of society through his family’s life, Miller adds an important chapter to the collective narrative of Deaf people, one made all the more poignant and vivid as told by their Deaf Hearing boy.

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                  5 out of 5 stars Deaf Hearing Boy.......2007-01-10

                  This is a memoir of a boy with normal hearing who is raised by two deaf parents. It reveals the problems and prejudice faced by this subset of individuals and one boy's never say die techniques of overcoming them. It demonstrates as well the problems, both internal and external of the deaf community. It is a very touching and visceral account of the author's trip from infancy to adulthood in very challenging circumstances which ultimately results in strength and resilience of character. It's a quick read and well worth the time.

                  5 out of 5 stars Recommending to anyone who enjoys autobiographies!.......2006-05-25

                  R.H. Miller provides very descriptive detail with every sentence. This wonderful book is an autobiography of R.H. Miller's life as he remembers it as a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults). A fascinating book that you can hardly put down.

                  5 out of 5 stars A compelling testimony drawn directly from heart and memory.......2005-01-11

                  The second volume of the Deaf Lives series, Deaf Hearing Boy: A Memoir is the true story the author, born in 1938 as the oldest of four hearing boys to deaf parents. Deaf Hearing Boy chronicles growing up in changing times, and the author's own experience as the sometimes unwilling liaison between his deaf parents and hearing grandparents. The end of World War II brought poverty to the family, as returning soldiers displaced his parents' jobs and they had to resort to scraping by on the family farm. Deaf Hearing Boy chronicles an era when small farms gradually faded from the landscape, and cultural connectivity began to erode the isolation of deaf people. It tells of prejudice against the deaf, from fathers who would not let the author date their daughters for fear that the author carried a gene for deafness that would be passed on, to misunderstandings within the family and more. And it tells of a young man's abiding respect for his parents, despite the problems unique to a deaf couple striving to raise hearing children. A compelling testimony drawn directly from heart and memory.

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                      Music as Instrument of Diversity and Unity: Notes on a Namibian Landscape, Research Report No. 124 (Research Report)
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                        Minette Mans
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                        Based on a decade of field research undertaken mainly in the north and central areas of Namibia since 1993, this report poses questions about fundamental purposes of music-making, and the conscious response of people to the contemporary Namibian socio-political situation. It provides a broad overview of music emanating from different cultural practices in Namibia, and relates this to the State’s political strategies for ensuring unity and nation-building through policy-making, education and broadcast media. The changes that occur in musical practices are seen as strategic cultural choices and ongoing identity-formation.

                        Evermeet: Island of Elves (Forgotten Realms)
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                        Serene, beautiful, inviolate.

                        Rich in magic and treasure, to those who hear of its legends it is the ultimate paradise. To the beleagured elves of Toril it is the ultimate refuge. But to many it is the ultimate prize.

                        At the heart of its story is Amlaruil, Queen of All Elves. When Evermeet comes under massive, devastating attack, her sacrifice holds the last hope of saving the elven homeland.

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                        5 out of 5 stars Epic journey to the past!.......2007-05-23

                        Very rich and ancient, the Elven world of Toril unfolds within these pages that are easily readable, thanks to this author. She is the best this publisher has to offer. Her stunning debut in 1991 was Elfshadow. This gives the reader a thorough background filled with the magic that one comes to expect from Elaine C!

                        Using her "magical sight", Elaine gives the reader a rare glimpse of King Zaor and his grand kingdom. In her voice, it seems she is an eyewitness. The story is a little dry at times. These elves live thousands of years, so its not action packed. When the action does pick up, it does so dramatically. There is a sinister plot that started several novels ago.

                        This grand tale says much about this fantasy world, that it carries over into our world as well. Social idealism, racial bigotry, internal terroism. Yes, Elven towers get destroyed by evil terrorist factions. Remember, this novel was first published in 1998. Food for thought!

                        5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2007-01-10

                        I'm not a fan of Elaine Cunningham's novels, apart from Counselors and Kings Trilogy, which was very good. I always find her main characters more or less annoying (Danilo Thann and Liriel Baenre, in that order), and that usually takes her traditionally excellent plots and style out of the spotlight. This book has no such characters and it is plain brilliant, speaking in FR terms, of course.
                        The book itself is rather different from other FR novels, since it follows the island kingdom of Evermeet from its very creation to the present time (Faerun's present time, that is). It touches not only every major event in the history of Evermeet, but also in the history of Faerun's elves as a race. (Crown Wars, Moonblades...).
                        The book hasn't got a single main character, but instead it follows a number of important characters through Evermeet's history. Motivations differ greatly from character to character, but all of the "main" characters had an impact on the island kingdom.
                        The book covers a HUGE span of time, and the writer uses that in an excellent way, so you understand the importance of some events considered minor only later on in the book. For example, the way certain items pop up time after time over a 15000 year span.
                        I'm trying to think of something I didn't like in this book, but really nothing is coming into my mind. Really.
                        Whoever liked Tolkien's "Silmarilion" is going to like this book as well. It's not as complex, or to put it more plainly - confusing as J.R.R.'s book, so those who didn't like "Silmarilion" for that reason should give this book a shot. Wizards (or TSR as they were known back then when this book was published) put the writing of this book in real hands.
                        A must-read for every FR fan, and a sincere recommendation to every fantasy reader.

                        3 out of 5 stars This is a textbook..........2005-10-09

                        When reading this book, the format of it reading more like a history than a fantasy left me not wanting to read more of it. I found myself skipping entire sections of text just to move further into the book and get it done with. Perhaps if I had read more books in this particular series, I would not have been so confused and otherwise uninterested.

                        I have read other books by this same author and found those titles very interesting, which was the primary reason I decided to read this one.

                        5 out of 5 stars Evermeet is the modern version of the Silmarillion........2004-06-24

                        Along the lines of JRR Tolkien's classic, the Silmarillion, and with a slight touch of Spelljammer and Planescape, comes Elaine Cunningham's Forgotten Realms novel, Evermeet: Island of Elves.
                        It deals with the Elves and their long journey through the eons up until the present (as far as the Forgotten Realms world is concerned).
                        It does bring to mind Ed Greenwood's and Jeff Grubb's Cormyr, and one could easily claim that Evermeet deals with the Elves in a similar way that Cormyr presents the history of the Cormyreans, or Cormytes as is more common within the Kingdom.
                        The book is so incredibly well written that the reader feels that they have been transported to another universe and are actually present among the characters, seeing what they see, feeling what they feel, sensing what they sense. Elaine Cunnigham has truly outdone herself once again and has presented us with a masterpiece of literature the likes of which we have seen only in JRR Tolkien's work, RA Salvatore's The Dark Elf and Icewind Dale trilogies and in authors Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's Dragonlance Chronicles and Legends trilogies.
                        She has done a FANTASTIC job of both acquiring vast knowledge relevant to the People as well as presenting this material relating to the customs, the religion and the history of the Elves, efficiently and successfully! Her solid grasp of factual detail makes her very capable of providing the necessary background needed to carry out the difficult task of writing Forgotten Realms novels, especially one as complex as this, which is something often missing from the work of many Fantasy authors. Do keep in mind though, that Evermeet is not a book for the light-hearted, instead it is more tuned to the needs/taste of the Forgotten Realms die-hards (like myself...)
                        Gods, Elves, Dragons, Magic, Honor, Love and swordfights are all about. Elaine Cunningham's Elfshadow, Elfsong, and Silver Shadows make up for a great trilogy and are a "must read" together with Evermeet, especially for all those who have a soft spot for everything Elven!

                        4 out of 5 stars a fast paced and wonderful read.......2004-03-15

                        After Reading through Daughter of the Drow I dove head first into this book to find out more to boost my knowledge of the Realms Elves and their deep history.
                        I must admit there where times when the story jumped and I found myself flitting back through pages to work out what was happening (though I am pretty new to the Realms books so maybe that's just me)
                        But just like Elaine's other book I mentioned I found myself thrown into the story and after a short while found myself enjoying the who's related to whom and how side of the book.
                        The story itself is wonderful if you can keep up with its speed. The characters are a bit of a mixed bag but most are well very written and wish there was more story written of them.
                        If you were interested in looking into the history of the elves of the Forgotten Realms, I'd say you need not look anywhere else.
                        Evermeet Island of Elves - Forgotten Realms
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                          Beyond Fundraising: New Strategies for Nonprofit Innovation and Investment, 2nd Edition
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                          Beyond Fundraising: New Strategies for Nonprofit Innovation and Investment, 2nd Edition
                          Kay Sprinkel Grace
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                          Do you or your volunteers fear rejection or feel like a beggar when fundraising? Do you worry about soliciting donors too often? Are you tired of the relentless cycle of fundraising activities necessary to generate revenues for your programs?

                          Beyond Fundraising: New Strategies for Nonprofit Innovation and Investment, Second Edition dispels these concerns and helps you:

                          In this revised and updated Second Edition, fundraising expert Kay Sprinkel Grace presents her internationally field-tested core beliefs, principles, and strategies for developing long-term relationships with donor-investors and volunteers. Share in the wisdom and experience that have helped countless nonprofit organizations grow their base of support and go beyond fundraising into true donor and fund development.

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                          The revised guide to creating a successful financial future and reinvigorated organization

                          Demands of donors for accountability, transparency, and results have changed the way nonprofit professionals must organize their work. Developed from the author's firsthand experience as a fundraising consultant and volunteer, Beyond Fundraising, Second Edition examines the stewardship tools available through the Internet, the impact of accountability on planning, streamlined ideas regarding capital campaigns and feasibility studies, new techniques for annual giving that recognize the impact of the Internet, and new ways to involve increasingly busy board members in organizations. Retaining its primary focus on values and mission-based philanthropy, and on other key tenets of Kay Sprinkel Grace's beliefs and practices, this new Second Edition will take readers through the next decade, complete with reliable forms, checklists, and flowcharts to help readers better understand, visualize, and incorporate this new philosophy into their own nonprofit organizations.

                          Kay Sprinkel Grace, CFRE (San Francisco, CA), is an internationally acclaimed independent consultant, speaker, facilitator, and writer. She has also been a core faculty member of the Fund Raising School since 1980.

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                          5 out of 5 stars Integrated Marketing for Nonprofits.......2007-04-23

                          This book shows strategies for fundraising and investment in this new world moving towards partnership donation based on social enterprise. Explains the new order and the shifts in activity and thinking required to be successful in the future.

                          5 out of 5 stars Gives a Strategic View of Every Aspect of Fundraising.......2005-08-20

                          I picked up this book just as the board of directors of the local theater group sent me to set up a campaign to raise capital for a new building. All of a sudden I was faced with the idea of raising lots of money instead of just the small amounts we need to put on individual productions.

                          To my surprise, although I guess I shouldn't have been, Chapter 7 is on Capital Campaigns. She summarizes them as: 'unique, occasional, exhausting, exciting, and productive; they focus organizations on a particular goal during a finite period of time and allow us to sharpen our sense of purpose and impact.' To that I can only say: Yup!

                          Ms. Grace has obviously been there, done that, not only in raising money for capital, but every other kind of fundraising activity as well.

                          This book is well written, and it positioned at a higher level than most fundraising books. By that I mean that she treats fundraising as almost an art form. Something where you don't need to feel like you're begging for a handout. Highly recommended.

                          5 out of 5 stars Great book for an non profit!.......2005-07-22

                          This book, is well presented and provides excellent information for any non profit.

                          5 out of 5 stars This book will transform your work!.......2005-06-04

                          Kay Sprinkel Grace is a wonderfully warm person whose personal mission is to help others develop their non-profit organizations to make the world a little better.

                          This book will help any development professional tie it all together is an easy to understand way. It will also be useful to organization volunteers who are affiliated with your organizations, particularly members of your board of directors.

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