The Chronicles of Narnia CD Box Set

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The Chronicles of Narnia - at long last, all seven timeless tales are presented the way they were meant to be - unabridged in one CD box set.

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Excellent Series.......2007-09-02

This is an imaginative and wonderful series. C.S. Lewis is really a creative author. I love it that they are Christian stories. Each one is different from the others and yet they are all great. I was so sorry to get to the last one. The readers for the series are also very good. It is very important that the reader be enthusiastic and talented. A good book can be ruined by a poor reader. I highly recommend this series for children and adults. It is a series that will be listened to over and over again. These are great in the car for long rides. ENJOY!

Superb Collection.......2007-08-07

I had only read two or three of the Narnia stories before picking up the audio CDs. I found that reading the stories to myself was somewhat less than captivating. The audio CDs, however, were quite the opposite. I have come to the conclusion that these stories were meant to be read out loud. This collection has a wonderful cast of narrators that present the stories perfectly.

Awesome Audio Book Set.......2007-01-18

I am so pleased with the book set on CD's. I don't care to read very often & since I am a home health nurse I'm in my car alot. Books on CD are very entertaining for us folks on the road. I'd recommend this set to everyone! I saw the movie before I got this set which is what perked my interest in Narnia. I'm 35y/o & I loved it! I'm finishing up the last book now. I'm sad that it's ending though it's kept me entertained for over a month. (I did have a little trouble following the directions to my patients houses because I was so into the stories, oops!).

Great Find.......2007-01-10

We really enjoyed the different readers for each of the seven stories. I'll never get used to people re-arranging them into chronological order, but that is easly fixed. The only real issue I have is Patrick Stewart reading "The Last Battle". I kept thinking that Aslan was going to beam them up. Otherwise, they are great fun and especially good for long car rides.

Great audiobooks!.......2006-11-21

My husband and I absolutely LOVE this set of The Chronicles of Narnia audiobooks. The stories are all read by actors who do an amazing job of giving special voices to the characters and who paint pictures of what is happening in the stories by the way they read the books. I can't imagine that I could like a movie rendition, or even an audio dramatized version of these stories more than these audio books that are simply read in their entirety. They're captivating! I really like that you get the REAL story - it hasn't been changed and nothing has been deleted for the sake of filming or making it dramatic. And you still get to use your imagination to create the scenes in your mind. We don't have any children yet, but when we do, we will definitely listen to these with our kids.

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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History as Science Fiction

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
Anatoly Fomenko
Manufacturer: Mithec
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ASIN: 2913621058

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Modern Magick: Eleven Lessons in the High Magickal Arts (Llewellyn's High Magick)

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a most recommendable first book
Full of interesting stuff
Very Effective, simply brilliant
A Great Course for Learning Ceremonial Magick
One of the only books youll need.

Modern Magick: Eleven Lessons in the High Magickal Arts (Llewellyn's High Magick)
Don Kraig
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a most recommendable first book.......2007-09-26

This was my first book I read about the subject and I still come back to it for reference, truly recommended for beginners at least.

Full of interesting stuff.......2007-08-31

Kool book. I haven't finished reading it yet (over 500 pages)But definitely makes for an interesting read.

Very Effective, simply brilliant.......2007-08-29

Well, I have for nearly all of my life been very wary of Magickal Arts. I'm Roman Catholic from birth, and so as you can appreciate, some non-sensical religious superstition is sometimes hard to push away. So buying this book was a huge and excellent life progression for me, and initially, enormously scary. This text has done two things, it has answered some of my personal questions, and improved my overall being. Donald Michael Kraig seems to be able to communicate the learning without all the hocus pocus, and provides very serious, practical and down to earth teaching and great explanations. Without this, I think that I would have simply thrown the book away.

I'm nearly three weeks into following the methods, and have noticed gradual and significant changes to my life. All positive and no negatives. Where I used to be weak, I now feel strong. Psychological maybe, but all the same, very very positive.

Simply put, I am really glad and very fortunate to have purchased this book.

A Great Course for Learning Ceremonial Magick.......2007-06-03

My current thought on this book is, "Why didn't I pick this up years ago?"

Learning about Ceremonial Magick has been rather difficult for me in previous years due to multiple factors. I came to it from a Wiccan and Pagan background, and at the time had a slight predjudice against anything Judeo-Christian. Even after that, however, I found solid information on the subject rather scattered and didn't know where to begin. What good, credible sources I did find were the type of authors from the early 1900's (like Crowley and Regardie) who felt it necessary to write in that "snooty scholar" style that leaves any ordinary person unable to comprehend even two sentences without going over it three times.

Donald Michael Kraig does not write like this. In fact, among books about Ceremonial Magick, his was a breath of fresh air to me. He writes in plain english and takes the time to explain some terms. Other terms he leaves to be understood as more text is read. This is understandable, and for me it's desirable, as I like to be left with a little bit of room to figure some details out. The 11-lesson format of this book makes it into a course of study on the topic. He states several times that his goal with this book was to allow the student to be able to pick up any book on these topics and essentially be able to grasp the concepts - or at least be able to follow. In this, he was a success. I had bought several books about High Magick before this one, most on specialized topics, and after reading through this book I've been re-reading the others right along with it. I could barely understand them before; I can understand them MUCH better now.

In addition, the exercises and rituals he provides are easy to follow. And following his eclectic bent, have substance without being weighted down and layered over with material that can easily be done without to the same effect. Best of all, Kraig himself has been practicing this stuff for over a decade (at LEAST), and so has the wisdom of experience to share. He knows what it's like to practice and study this stuff. He knows what kinds of experiences may crop up, and he knows how frustrating this path can be. He conveys this understanding to the student.

Now for some downsides to this course. First, there's one part where he later admits he purposely messed up to see if the student would catch it. Personally, I don't appreciate playing around like that (that's not one of the things I feel should be left to figure out). There are some other things that he presents differently when compared to other sourceworks on High Magick (like which color band on the Rainbow Wand to grasp when consecrating the elemental weapons). Lastly, there are certain things that I feel should have been better explained, although they were few and can be supplemented by checking out other sources.

All in all, if you're a beginner in Ceremonial Magick and want to know more from a comprehensive source, this is a fine book to pick up for just such a purpose!

One of the only books youll need........2007-04-29

This is one of the only books you'll need to begin your journey on the magical path. This book is a good primer to The Golden Dawn System in that it deals with the Kabalah, ritual magic, and some of the eastern traditions. I would recommend one read this alongside "Initiation into Hermetics" by Franz Bardon. If one PRACTICES the methods laid before them in these volumes they will indeed acquire the skills needed to perform real magic. I would also say that a great deal of magical philosophy and their practices could be learned by the curious dabbler as well, who intends only on reading but not doing. Good luck and farewell.

Practical Candleburning Rituals: Spells and Rituals for Every Purpose (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)

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Very effective!!
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Not very practical.
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I love this book. It's simple, and it works if you believe it will.

Practical Candleburning Rituals: Spells and Rituals for Every Purpose (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)
Raymond Buckland
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This trusted guidebook by popular author Raymond Buckland has introduced candle magick to more than 300,000 readers. From winning love to conquering fear, obtaining money to improving relationships, Practical Candleburning Rituals is filled with simple candle rites that get real results.

Newly updated and re-organized, this edition includes thirty-seven rituals-adapted for Christians and Pagans-that can be performed at home with readily available materials. No prior magickal knowledge is necessary. Diagrams and simple instructions make this candle magick primer an ideal practical guide for beginners.

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Very effective!!.......2007-09-01

I've read a ton of books on candle rites and spells, and this is my favorite. It has versions for Christians and Pagans. I think it's fasinating and there are rituals in here for many occasions. All of the ones I've tried have worked well for me. Is it magic, or the will of suggestion? I believe in magic, but does it really matter? IT WORKS!!!

truely practical.......2007-08-14

this book is great it doesn't spend alot of time on the ethics and history of magick but gets right into some very usable spells, and gives both a Christian and Pagan variation on each so everyone can use it.

Not very practical........2007-07-26

I think Mr. Buckland and I have very different definitions of the word, 'practical'. He appears to use it in reference to 'everyday things', meaning one can use candle magic for 9-to-5 type things as well as emotional/spiritual purposes.

I, however, do not think one can use 'practical' without including the meaning of 'cost-and-time effective'. Some of the rituals suggested in this book call for *several* candles, of various colors, with an emphasis on not 're-using' candles. Unless you have a store near you that sells candles relatively cheaply, this can put you back a good amount of money, aside from whatever you spend on your regualr practice.

Now, since a sensible person does not leave even a single candle burning unattended, you get to babysit all those candles--because in Mr. Buckland's opinion, you can't re-use candles, can't snuff them and re-light for the same purpose. Some candles can burn for as long as 12 hours! Not very practical!

All the focus on colors, incense, etc., made me think this was more like Dumbo's feather than a primer on candle magic. The inclusion of Psalms seemed odd to me. While I suppose it was done in an effort to appeal to a wider audience, I don't think it worked. For Wiccans with no desire to include Christian scriptures (and who can blame them? Those Scriptures rightfully belong in the context and beliefs of that religion, not Wicca), the Psalms are unnecessary padding to flip through.

For Christians... well, to most Christians, practicing magic of any kind is anathema. I think Mr. Buckland made a mistake here, and assumed that since many Catholics light candles to the saints and the Holy Mother as part of their worship, *all* Christians would do so. (They don't, and there are certainly plenty of Christians who would object to being considered Catholic!)

Truthfully, this book is dated. THere's nothing in it (aside from the Psalms) that is not also readily available in most "Wicca 101" books. There are other books on candle magic--I recommend "The Candle Magick Workbook" by Kala and Ketz Pajeon. Much more focused, and far better suited for people wanting to personalize their practice.

A good place to start once you've done your basics.......2007-01-19

and decided on the type of magic you would like to work. For those that work with fire, this is a good place to advance.

I love this book. It's simple, and it works if you believe it will. .......2006-12-06

I have had this book for about 5 years now. I have done the same spell a few times, and so far, each time I have done it, I have seen successful results. I did a new spell recently, and as soon as I finished it, it came true. Put your mind and body into the entire process. Imagine and really feel the words that you are saying as you do the spell. Do it continually until the end, have patience and believe it'll happen...that's all I have to say.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Never Has the Magic Been So Real (Radio Theatre) [Full Cast Drama]

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Enchanting way to pass hours on the road
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Chronicles of Narnia (Radio Theatre)
Fantastic Escapism!

The Chronicles of Narnia: Never Has the Magic Been So Real (Radio Theatre) [Full Cast Drama]

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These classic stories have enchanted millions around the world. Radio Theatre brings them to life in this dramatized audio production. Recorded in London with an all-star cast of England's brightest talent from the stage and screen, an original orchestral score, and cinema-quality digital sound design, this innovative recording provides hours of entertainment for the entire family. All seven stories are available in a single, redesigned slipcase or available individually, and both formats are marked at their lowest prices ever!

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A Truly Great Work - For the Whole Family.......2007-10-09

I have listened to this production now at least 3 times. It's a joy each time, and seems to get better every time I listen to it. The cast and effects are spot-on, and I think the intended metaphors and meanings become very clear. Everyone in the family can enjoy this - not just children.

Enchanting way to pass hours on the road.......2007-08-26

My daughters, ages six and eight, love these well produced radio dramas based on the C.S. Lewis classics. And I must say, my wife and I enjoy them as much or more than the kids.

We've found the series especially enjoyable on long road trips. Being audio-only, it keeps the children entertained, while allowing them to enjoy sights of our cross-country trips.

Now when we take long car trips, it has almost become tradition that we also journey through the enchanted land of Narnia using this great series.

FANTASTIC.......2007-08-08

Outstanding production, great cast, great music. One of the best audio drama's I have heard, and it was a hoot to see the grandkids sitting around the cd player(taking the place of an Atwater-Kent)getting lost in this fantasy world.Kids dont "need" to watch TV, just give them a great alternative! Highly recommended!!

Chronicles of Narnia (Radio Theatre).......2007-08-01

This is an excellent audio production of all the books from the Chronicles of Narnia. The sound effects and music are great. The production follows what was written by C. S. Lewis very accurately. These are great to listen to on long drives or commuting to work.

Fantastic Escapism!.......2007-07-22

Full cast, amazing sound, great stories - I have listened to these so many times now, total escapism for a typical Pisces!

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Timeless Set, Great Presentation
Wonderful book , very absorbing
Meets expectations
Narnia boxed set
The Real Fantasy

The Chronicles of Narnia (Box Set)
C. S. Lewis
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The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis, is one of the very few sets of books that should be read three times: in childhood, early adulthood, and late in life. In brief, four children travel repeatedly to a world in which they are far more than mere children and everything is far more than it seems. Richly told, populated with fascinating characters, perfectly realized in detail of world and pacing of plot, and profoundly allegorical, the story is infused throughout with the timeless issues of good and evil, faith and hope. This boxed set edition includes all seven volumes.

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Collection includes all seven novels in the series.

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Timeless Set, Great Presentation.......2007-10-05

This set is a great gift whether you were a kid 40 years ago or you're a kid now. For years this set of books has taken millions of readers an adventure after adventure. If you enjoyed them as a child or even as an adult, get this set and share the adventure with your loved ones.

Wonderful book , very absorbing.......2007-09-28

I am almost thru with the Chronicles of Narnia and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Great read and so absorbing.

Meets expectations.......2007-09-26

Boxed book set was in like-new condition; on line description was precise. Shipment was prompt. Would not hesitate to order from here again.

Narnia boxed set.......2007-09-17

Nice box. Paperbacks are cheap productions but it is an ok set for the price.

The Real Fantasy.......2007-08-25

Well, usually I despise the kind of fantasy with talking animals and little kids hopping around, as the talking animals are a consequence of the author's inability to paint realistic humans, and the little kids a clear admission that the story is too simple to be appreciated by anyone with more critical sense of a kid.I also hate book "with a moral", they are stiff and feel "constructed" and artificial. This book is an exception in all senses. It's masterfully written, with a class and style the only the greatest writers possess. Characters are alive and breathing, both the humans and the animals, and merge beautifully, and the Christian inspiration flows silently, discreetly and subterraneanly almost all the time, with a class and reserve that reminds of the only Master. A precious , captivating , charming book that would be a real shame to miss if you have not already read it! And don't be discouraged by the horrible movie they made out of it. It had its usefulness for me, as I didn't even know this book existed until I heard about the movie, but luckily I expected the book to outclass that wretched excuse for a movie they did, and, man was I right!
So if you are up for a book that will bring you in a wonderful, colorful, exciting and enriching adventure hurry and get this book, and , as others have said, take care to read it in the original order on which it was written, not the "chronological Narnian order". Some publishers have been stupid enough to publish the various tales in this latter order which spoils most of the surprise and suspense.
The order in which you should read it is:
1) The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, 2) Prince Caspian, 3)The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, 4) The Silver Chair, 5) The Horse and His Boy, 6) The Magician's Nephew, and 7) The Last Battle
The only shadow on this masterpiece is the superficial and ill-chosen choice of the Narnians villains and enemies as people who are way too reminiscent (you could say copied) from our world stereotypical muslim people. besides being superficial and offensive, it also spoils the beauty of the tale with his gross oversimplification and stink of prejudice, ignorance and lack of fantasy. It's sad to see how the dark sides of religion , prejudice, closure, and lack of tolerance pollute not only our everyday life but even a literature masterpiece. Also, I would consider this book as made by the first 6 tales, the last one "The Last Battle" is hugely inferior to the other six, just a quick closure that lacks structure, coherence and , well, "magic".
Especially painful since it attempts to deal with the core of religion.. want to know what I mean by this? Go read the book!

Circles of Seven: Volume 3 of Dragons in our Midst (Dragons in Our Midst)

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Circles of Seven: Volume 3 of Dragons in our Midst (Dragons in Our Midst)
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ASIN: 0899571727

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Filled with action,danger, and suspense this book is sure to keep readers in their seats, following Billy and Bonnie to the exciting conclusion. This is the third saga in a four book series.

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ANOTHER GREAT THRILLING READ.......2007-07-14

This series just keeps on raising the bar. The book starts in high gear and never lets up. The final third of the book is just plain UNPUTDOWNABLE!!! Davis just piles on the tension and always is giving us more details about Dragons, Merlin, King Arthur and Excalibur. He very realistically adds to their Myths and makes it seem like this has been part of the Myths for all times. He is very creditable as he leads us along this fantastic journey! Adults who love the lure of Myths should give this series a try. They won't be disappointed.

Excellent Service.......2007-01-17

It took about three days for me to receive the book that I ordered from Amazon. And not only did it come in a timely fashion but it was in excellent condition. No surprises here and that's what I like to see. I would definately come back in the future, especially for the prices.

Easily the best book I have ever read........2006-06-06

Now, don't think. Do not pass go. Put this book directly into your shopping cart. The series of Dragons in our Midst is by far the best series that I have read, including the Harry Potter books(can't stand them now that I've seen six truly great books, the four in this series and the two Inheiretance books) And this is the best book in the series, by a single scale. This is definitely worth reading again and again and again. THIS BOOK AND SERIES TOTALLY OWNS!!! BUY IT!!!

The best book so far in an awesome series!.......2006-05-08

The Dragons In Our Midst series is one of the best series of bookks that ther are, and Circles of Seven is the best book so far. Dragons In Our Midst makes Harry Potter seem extremly flimsy and shallow. (Which is actually fairly true in any instance. JKR was overpaid.) Anyway, THIS IS AN AWESOME BOOK!
BUY IT!

Great!.......2006-05-05

Carrying on the series smoothly, CIRCLES OF SEVEN answers questions from the previous books and still leaves enough suspence to have readers on the edge of their seat, waiting until they get the next book in the series. Never start reading these books if you have a busy day ahead, and most certainly do NOT start them in the late evening! You'll want to finish it all, even on pain of not enough sleep.

Very enjoyable, the series continues to be a very clean, Christian oriented fantasy series that even non-religious readers may be able to enjoy wholeheartedly.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Full-Color Collector's Edition)

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Wonderful
A Microcosm of God's Grand Cosmos
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Narnia is Alive
A Wardrobe Full of Imagination!

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Full-Color Collector's Edition)
C. S. Lewis
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ASIN: 0064409422

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They open a door and enter a world.

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Wonderful.......2007-07-06

Four children, Lucy, Edmund, Suan and Peter are sent to live in the countryside home of an eccentric english professor during the Blitz of 1940. One rainy afternoon, Lucy hides in an old wardrobe an enters the magical land of Narnia.
This is the first of the Narnian chronicles written (although in the internal chronology of the series it is the second), and is slightly different in tone and internal consistency from the other books. The (much talked about) Christian allegory is most overt in this book- , but when I first read this as a young teen, I barely noticed. It's just a lot of fun: talking animals, evil witches, battles and adventures. It's not the best in the series, but it is a wonderful book, and a milestone in children's literature.

A Microcosm of God's Grand Cosmos.......2007-06-12

So I cheated. I saw the movie before I read the book and now I feel robbed. I feel robbed of the richness of this book that I've had so much fun with over just a couple of days. I was only able to find a few lines here and there that added to what the movie portrayed. They were rich and fantastic lines, don't get me wrong. In short, if you've seen the movie recently, give this book a little while before you read it. You'll find yourself appreciating the remembrances of the movie.

"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" was the first book that C.S. Lewis wrote in his Narnia Chronicles. It contains the foundational scenes for the rest of the Chronicles, even for the prequel "The Magician's Nephew."

In "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," the reader finds the clear Gospel story of Narnia. The reader finds the God-Lion Aslan, who is a suppositional figure for the God-Man Jesus Christ. The reader finds Aslan acting as Christ in self sacrifice as well as in final victory. The reader finds a whole new world which is a microcosm of this world --- in the course of 206 short pages, we are taken from the fall into sin to the glory of the restored earth.

The Chronicles are meant to be children's stories. There is much scholarship out there that tries to read these Chronicles without the acknowledgment that in order to truly understand Narnia, as with the Bible, you must come with the believing faith of a child. The simple logic that Lewis invites us to engage in with the 4 Pevensie children is that "there is nothing more probable"(p.54) than another world under God's control and that if we are invited into it - it will mean something to us for the rest of our lives.

Like being invited into the world of God's Word - read, heard, and received in sacraments of Baptism and Lord's Supper - we are invited into the world of Narnia which changes us forever more. Narnia teaches us the story of God and it teaches us the story of ourselves. It teaches us the wild and untamed truth that there is an Aslan, or someone like an Aslan, out there just waiting to appear to us and redeem us.

Good Mythology.......2007-06-11

Four siblings--Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, are staying clear of the war in England by staying in a huge old house in the country with an old professor. As they are left alone most of the time, the children are free to wander and explore the huge house. One day while exploring, Lucy steps into a wardrobe, and walks into another world, the world of Narnia. There she finds that she is not in the wardrobe anymore but is instead in a forest of trees, covered in snow. She meets a faun and spends the afternoon having tea with him. The faun confides that a wicked queen rules the land, making it always wintertime and never Christmas, and that he has sworn to bring any humans he finds directly to her. There is a prophesy that someday four humans will come to sit in the thrones of the castle and that the queen will be defeated. Lucy convinces the faun to let her go, though.

When Lucy returns to her sister and brothers, none of them believes that she has really been anywhere, and she is very upset. Soon afterward, Edmund follows her into the wardrobe and is shocked to discover that his sister was telling the truth. Unable to find her in Narnia, though, he meets the wicked queen who charms him and makes him promise to bring her his brother and sisters.

Soon afterward, all four children find themselves caught in Narnia. Peter and Susan and Lucy are eager to meet Aslan, the great lion who is said to be coming near to end the eternal winter. But Edmund sneaks off to announce the presence of his siblings to the queen. Peter, Susan and Lucy are now in trouble. Will they be able to avoid being taken by the queen? Will they help their brother come over to the side of good?

I liked the descriptions of Narnia and the way things worked there. It's a great mythology. I also liked Aslan's character and the ways he handled problems that came up. I thought that Edmund's turnaround seemed too easy, though. He semed to slip from one side to the other with no effort. I also didn't like that the story of the children growing up happened too quickly, without incident. The end of the book went by much too quickly.

Narnia is Alive.......2007-05-09

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is one of the top ten best books I have ever read. To me it seemed as if the story was alive.

C.S.Lewis is a gifted writer; some books are just plain boring, but not C.S.Lewis's books. He starts the book a little dead but soon the story comes alive. His books are so exciting. I stood up late reading it sometimes. I felt as if I was apart of the story. With all the action and excitement the story grabbed me like a mother does to her child. If mom had not sent me to bed I would have most likely read the whole book in one night.

There were so many exciting scenes that barley any of them were boring. The scenes were so realistic that you could almost see a movie when you read. One of my favorite scenes was when Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy spoke medieval, it was funny.

Reading this book made me think. It made me think that even fake characters could seem real. It also reminded me of games and movies I have seen where just a simple person turned into a hero.

A Wardrobe Full of Imagination!.......2007-04-08

I read this book as a teenager, learning of Lewis from my passion for Tolkien. The book totally fascinated me then, and made me hungry for more. I remember reading a few more of the books in the series, and though I enjoyed them, I never did find the original magic in them that this one inspired. I lost one of the books or two and never completed the series, but years later I returned to it in order to read them to my step-son, and now I'm very glad to have read the whole series in it's entirity.
First off, this and the first book are absolutely the best ones. This time we started with the first book, which I think is named "The Magician's Nephew," and I daresay that as an adult I enjoyed it even MORE than "Wardrobe." The origins of the breach into Narnia and the original sin that freed the witch were fascinating to me.
But returning to "Wardrobe" was a true delight. Now that I can better digest the symbolism and glean more from the story with the added info learned from "Nephew," the book claimed a new tantalizing power over me. My step-son enjoyed it immensely, and couldn't wait to have another chapter read to him each night for bedtime.
As an adult I am now able to better appreciate Lewis's incredible talent for character developement and symbolism, as well as his strong imagination and elegant writing style. The rest of the books were also great, and I'm happy to have finally gotten around to reading them all. Certainly the least in the "Narnia" series is far and above the vast majority of children's chapter books. But for me, the first two are by far the best, approaching the status of even 'The Hobbit," and from me that is saying worlds.
J. Lyon Layden
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The Complete Chronicles of Narnia CD Box Set

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The Complete Chronicles of Narnia CD Box Set
C. S. Lewis
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ASIN: 0060793260
Release Date: 2005-06-14

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This timeless boxed set includes all seven unabridged recordings: THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW; THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE; THE HORSE AND HIS BOY; PRINCE CASPIAN; THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER; THE SILVER CHAIR; THE LAST BATTLE. Deceptively simple and direct, The Chronicles of Narnia continue to captivate fans with adventures, characters, and truths that speak to readers of all ages, more than fifty years after they were first published.

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Reddragon.......2007-03-30

The product came quickly. It was exactly as advetised and met expectations. Thank You. I enjoyed the stories very much they exceded my expectation.

How Could It Be Anything But..........2007-02-05

Compelling, insightful, inspiring, entertaining, enchanting, fully capable of making you think. This set is not just for young adults--much of the intent of the author, I believe, is to reach all young minds, from children to adults, and speak to each individual on a level suitable to their comprehension. There is a reason this set is a Classic--It takes you away, to a land and people and creatures who become believable, viable, and capable of changing not just hearts, but worlds.

Chronicles of Narnia review.......2007-01-10

I have really enjoyed it. The only thing that could have made it better is if each character in the story was read by a different actor.

Brilliant work by riveting actors.......2006-11-10

This is a dream work -- stories I love read by actors who get every drop of nuance out of it. Profoundly good stuff, of the sort I'll listen to over and over until I know it all by heart. I'd listen to Patrick Stewart, Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, and Lynn Redgrave read the phone book; I'd listen to a telephone operator reading C.S. Lewis. How glorious to have the two pleasures in one project!

The only performance I'm less than staggered by is Michael York's reading of the first book, _The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe._ Whether it was his choice or the director's, he uses a patronizing, sing-song lilt, as if reading to very young and not very bright children. It insults the book and the audience both, and it's hard to listen to without rolling your eyes.

All the same, the other readings and the material itself more than makes up for it. Well worth whatever they charge for it!

Engaging From Start to Finish.......2006-11-04

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis holds you from the first word to the last. These books on audio were amazing. The narrators from Branagh to York to Stewart et al were the perfect picks for each story. I listened to these books in my car everywhere I went. Now that I'm finished, I miss having them on. The stories are so rich with imagery. They are a great fit for any age. Lewis allows your own imagination run with the story. Like Tolkien, Lewis created a world and filled with characters that you will care about. As you follow through each story, you will see the similarities in their writings. I loved these books. Anyone that has seen the movie and doesn't know the whole story of Narnia should get them as soon as possible and learn the history of this magical world.

The Chronicles of Narnia Box Set (adult) (Narnia)

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Timeless, every kid should have the set
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Paper qualtiy poor
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Wonderful! Excellent! Superb! (if you like fairy-tales then you may read this review, if not, don't go any further)

The Chronicles of Narnia Box Set (adult) (Narnia)
C. S. Lewis
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ASIN: 0060847131
Release Date: 2005-10-25

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The adult trade paperback editions of THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA are now available in two new box sets. This box will feature Cliff Nielsen’s illustrations picked up from the cover art on the books inside.

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Timeless, every kid should have the set .......2007-08-16

I was almost 40 before I read this seven-book series. What a treat it was for an "old man." If you have kids, do them a favor and forget about the computer game and give them this series for their next birthday. Hopefully, they won't wait as long as I did to read them.

A Roaring Success!.......2006-11-09

The Chronicles of Narnia Box Set was given both to our daughter and to our granddaughter. They were happy to receive them and, after reading the set, were even more pleased. We also gave them the Inside Narnia: A Guide to Exploring The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to further enhance understanding the Narnia books. The review from them: FABULOUS! No need to say more. ~ Mrs. B.

Paper qualtiy poor.......2006-08-14

The box set is great reading...but for the price...especially the list price of $70.00, I would have expected higher quality paper. The set is printed on pulp paper and will not last worth beans and the covers are thin and not robust. You may as well buy the cheapest set you can find, because the quality of the cheaper books is not any lower, the books are just a little smaller and the "bonus content is just the first chapter of the next book and some other tidbits of marginal interest

Had I known about the paper quality being junk, I would have bought the individual books from Barnes and Noble with the slick, paper. It would have been about $25.00 more total, but I like to buy books that will still be readable in 20 years and not have pages crumble in your hands.

Book or Movie what a ride.......2006-06-15

I've seen the movie and I've read the book.

I normally write in detail on what struck me and pulled me as I read. But I must reserve myself and offer a simple point of view. Why? I hope you ask... and if you did ask... I'd say.. the book and/ or the movie is too good to ruin with a review read it, watch it enjoy it as if you don't know a thing about it and it take you where the writer intended. if there was a Ten STAR reting I'd have clicked it.

Wonderful! Excellent! Superb! (if you like fairy-tales then you may read this review, if not, don't go any further).......2006-06-08

The Chronicles of Narnia are beautifully written books. They are some of my favorite books I've ever read. I would strongly reccomend them to everyone. I have read them all seven times, and I still can't decide which is my favorite! People who don't like them surprise me. Not only are they wonderful fairy-tales, they also have a lot of underlying Christian themes.
In 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe', Aslan's death is a beautiful, deeply moving, picture of Jesus' death. Of course, if you don't like fairy-tales, you don't need to read this review.But if you do, then after you read the review, you might want to check out the books at the local library. I would give them 10,000,000 stars if at all possible, and I do give them 2 thumbs up! Wonderful! Excellent! Superb!

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