Century 21 Accounting, Introductory Cour

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This authoritative coverage provides the background needed to acquire a thorough understanding of employee benefits law. Text covers plan finance and taxation; economic aspects; regulations; ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) legislative background; vesting; participation, accrual, and non-interference; distribution; employee securities; employee stock ownership plans; preemption; nondiscrimination; and plan termination.

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If you like books that cause you to reflect, take a look at this book.......2006-01-23

I am not sure how I wound up looking at this book, but I looked at the excerpt, and was drawn to it. So I would recommend you also take a look at the excerpt to decide.

Since it is a book of reflections that cause one to reflect, what you get out of it would be where you were and whether you were a reflective sort of person. The author often communicates in a rather poetic manner.

The book is a perceptive physician's philosophy and insights.

A Vanity publication........1999-07-15

I knew I was in trouble when I saw the fey photo of the author on the back wearing a tipped beret. The contents confirmed my fears. It's a bunch of psychobabble from someone who apparently thinks he's a philosopher. I hope he was a better surgeon than a writer. Bring me more Richard Seltzer. There's a surgeon who knows how to write -- on surgery or any other subject!

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Sudden exposure to dangerous chemicals requires prompt, effective action in order to avoid serious injury or even death. First Aid Manual for Chemical Accidents gives concise, specific advice for dealing with medical emergencies caused by exposure to a variety of commonly used industrial and household chemicals and pesticides. The Second Edition has been revised and expanded to include more than 600 chemicals, and also features an appendix that identifies more than 250 pesticides by generic and trade names, as well as an appendix of all the chemicals cited, organized by Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number.

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Written at the command of her confessors, the books of this 16th century Spanish saint and mystic (a beloved friend to another great Spanish mystic, John of the Cross), St. Teresa's writings remain classics of Christian mysticism. Less abstract and theoretical than her friend, Teresa's works are no less noteworthy for the brilliance of their ability to convey with both warmth and rigor some flavor of this most extraordinary experience: union with God. Her autobiography may well be the best entry point into her work and into the great mystical literature of the Christian church. Here she describes her early life and education, the conflicts and crisis she underwent, culminating in her determination to enter fully into the path of prayer. Following a description of the contemplative life, which she explores in four stages, she returns to her own life in order to describe (in erotic language reminiscent of the Song of Songs) the ecstatic experiences given to her by God.

If the idea of mysticism seems hopelessly otherworldly to you, try a taste of St. Teresa, who can be as down to earth as Oprah--and sometimes just as amusing. --Doug Thorpe

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Famous Carmelite classic in a wonderful traditional translation. her spiritual struggles, vision of her potential place in Hell, mystical graces - yet she remained very down to earth. Full of strong Catholic faith and robust common sense. One of hte most admirable women of all time! Nice, large type. Imprimatur.

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A life of no ordinary woman or meekness rewarded.......2007-02-25

I recommend this book, preferably a different edition, to those who are looking for a Christian relationship with God. The mystic nun of 16th century Spain, you can think anything you want of her, but she ain't ordinary. The spiritual experiences that "befell her is the central theme of the book" (intro. p.13). Her relationship with our Lord is honest and humble, sincere as any testimony that you'll ever hear. The way to approach this story is with respect, and also with humbleness, for that is the way she also approaches us.

I noticed a little bias in the introduction by J.M.Cohen. Or maybe he doesn't have the facts right: "In the very cities where they (Teresa and John of the Cross) walked Mohammedan mystics, less narrow and exclusive in their beliefs than they, had flourished in the days of the Moorish emirates." This is simply untrue. Very much more narrow and exclusive, Mister. Read you Spanish history well (see my listmania). No need of political correctness when we all know how Muslims always have treated Christians (go and live even today in a "tolerant" Muslim country).

Teresa's life is a great testimony for all denominations of Christians. Yes, she was a Catholic, and you will find the Catholic theology sprinkled everywhere; but most importantly she was real, I mean a real Christian. And if you read the text without prejudice -not like the Pharisees would ask Jesus- you will find prove of this. Her relationship is with the Lord, not with images. For example, she commends herself to Saint Joseph, but she always has it clear that it is the Lord Jesus who gives the favors: "The Lord seems to have given other saints grace to help in some troubles but I know by experience that this glorious saint helps in all", and "I clearly see (...) that if we are to please God and He is to grant us great favors, it is His will that this should be through His most sacred Humanity, in whom His Majesty said He is well pleased. (...) I have clearly seen that it is by this door we must enter, if we wish His sovereign Majesty to reveal great secrets to us. He will show us the way. If we consider his life, that is our best example."

There's an episode that I liked particularly. The Lord gives her the grace of talking with angels; she hears: "I want you to converse now not with men but with angels". And so it happens, "For I have never since been able to form a firm friendship, or to take any comfort in, or to feel particular love for, any people except those whom I believe to love God and to be trying to serve Him. This has been something beyond my control; and it has made no difference if the people have been relatives or friends." Anybody feels identified?

Check this one out, as example of good and sensible advice: "the proof that something comes from God lies in its conformity to Holy Scripture. If it diverges in the least from that, I think I should feel incomparably more certain that it came from the devil".

Another fun note, this one about her tribulations with her confessors: "He (the devil) cannot do me any harm, but they, especially if they are confessors, can be most disturbing. For several years they were such a trial to me that now I am astonished that I was able to bear it." Beware of human confessors!

A more curious note: "there is nothing the devils fly from more promptly, never to return, than from holy water. They fly from the cross also, but return again. So there must be a great virtue in holy water." Of course there's no virtue in water, but modern readers who are aware of it should still be able to sympathize with her.

The book is full of commentary of this kind. They all portrait the love of this meek woman for the Lord Jesus. This book is so needed today in a world that has gone to the other extreme, that of devotion of evil, that reading it can feel almost like an ET encounter.

Leave your pride outside before entering.

The Ecstasy of St. Teresa.......2006-05-01

I've always marvelled at Bernini's statue, Ecstasy of St. Teresa, which seems to precede art deco by centuries. Since this Penguin edition shows it on the cover, I was naturally drawn to this book. Having cracked the cover, however, I couldn't put it down; it's gripping, amusing and eminently readable--everything we know so-called devotional literature is not.

Post-moderns will find in this sixteenth century nun a like-minded comrade, as unlikely as that may seem. We, or at least, I could relate far more to her failures than successes, and there's an almost slapstick, which is to say light-heartedness running through these memoirs that has more in common with I Love Lucy than sentimental religious literature. The best known incident is when a horse threw her and she landed in a mud puddle. She looked up to heaven and said, "if that's the way you treat your friends, no wonder you have so few of them."

If that doesn't make you want to read this book, what would? Completely against the tenet of modernism that everything is always progressing and "every day in every way we're getting better and better," here's a kindred soul from the sixteenth century who many readers will instantly relate to. Another way to view this book is as an exercise in journaling, which many people find more difficult than it sounds. Teresa was ordered to write her memoirs, not unlike students in an English class who find it so difficult to think of anything to write about.

This book may not be to everyone's taste. But I would recommend it to readers who, like myself, are absolutely allergic to sentimental and devotional literature. I found it delightfully different and would group it with the few "classics" in this genre I have enjoyed, including Pascal's Pensees, Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress and St. Augustine's Confessions.

Correction of previous review.......2004-09-27

The previous review for this book was obviously misplaced here, as this is the version by E. Allison Peers! I also noticed this same review listed under another translation of this work, where it was clearly intended to be. So unless I am missing something here, I suggest people ignore this mistaken review.

Heavenly Work, Not-so-Heavenly Translation.......2003-08-30

This is one of the best works in the Catholic Christian literature. However, this particular translation is not a good translation from the Spanish; it is not entirely accurate. E. Allison Peers does a much better job translating and her translation is better spiritually.

Amazing Woman for Your Spiritual Journey.......2003-01-14

This book will introduce you to St. Teresa through passages such as her visions of angels, her vision of Christ, and the stages of contemplative prayer. Her writing is simple and easy to follow, but has great depth to it. The person beginning a life of prayer is presented as a gardener who must care for his or her garden so that it will bloom with flowers and good scents. Once the garden is well cared for, God will come to enjoy the garden. Eventually, a life of contemplative prayer, she writes, will climax to union and then ecstasy . Of remarkable beauty is her first vision of Christ, which is a vision of just His hands. The next vision is of His face. Even if you do not believe in such things or want to follow a path as intense as hers, her story is still incredible and worth the read. It is also an exhilarating read if you enjoy autobiographies.

The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila by Herself

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The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila by Herself
Saint Teresa of Avila; translated by J.M. Cohen
Manufacturer: Penguin Books [1957]
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The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila by Herself (Penguin Classics)

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The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila by Herself (Penguin Classics)
J. M. Cohen Teresa of Avila
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Life of Saint Teresa, The: Written by Herself

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Life of Saint Teresa, The: Written by Herself
St / Fr John Dalton, tr Teresa of Avila
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As record numbers of bankruptcy cases cause concern that more and more debtors are shirking their responsibilities, Gross offers a new perspective on the problem. In this important book, she provides an accessible introduction to and evaluation of the federal bankruptcy system; places legal issues of bankruptcy in their social context; explores the often conflicting interests of those involved; and suggests an innovative and humanitarian approach to bankruptcy.

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Splendid.......2000-10-18

This book is possibly the most accesible law book that I have ever come upon. It is not only appealing to those in the legal profession, but to those who are not. Professor Gross's insights and conclusions are refreshing to read in the face of our Nations ubsession with casting the debtor as a lazy peron who overlooked his or her duties. I recently saw Professor Gross on CNN and after hearing her speak, I immediatly went and picked up a copy for myself. I would solemly recommend this book to anyone interested or involved in the bankruptcy system.

Perhaps one of the greatest law books I've ever read.......2000-10-18

Professor Gross's book is truly spectacular. Not only is it appealing to members of the legal profession, but it is also an immeasurable aid to those who are not. Professor Gross's conclusions are well thought out and extremely well articulated. I recently saw her on CNN, and I would reccomend that anyone who is in debt and considering bankruptcy purchase this book.

Failure and Forgiveness: Rebalancing the Bankruptcy System. (book reviews): An article from: Trial

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Failure and Forgiveness: Rebalancing the Bankruptcy System. (book reviews): An article from: Trial
T. Brooke Farnsworth
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Bankruptcy | Business | Law | Subjects | Books

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Title: Failure and Forgiveness: Rebalancing the Bankruptcy System. (book reviews)
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Date: July 1, 1997
Publisher: Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Volume: 33 Issue: n7 Page: 91(2)

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Failure and Forgiveness: Rebalancing the Bankruptcy System.(Review) : An article from: Journal of Consumer Affairs

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Failure and Forgiveness: Rebalancing the Bankruptcy System.(Review) : An article from: Journal of Consumer Affairs
Jean M. Lown
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This digital document is an article from Journal of Consumer Affairs, published by American Council on Consumer Interests on June 22, 1999. The length of the article is 1099 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Failure and Forgiveness: Rebalancing the Bankruptcy System.(Review)
Author: Jean M. Lown
Publication: Journal of Consumer Affairs (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 1999
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FAILURE AND FORGIVENESS REBALANCING THE BANKRUPTCY SYSTEM

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FAILURE AND FORGIVENESS REBALANCING THE BANKRUPTCY SYSTEM
KAREN GROSS
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