THE HEART AROUSED, POETRY AND THE PRESERVATION OF THE SOUL IN COOPERATE AMERICA By; David Whyte. From; Doubleday Inc., 1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Paperback. 337 pp. ISBN #0-385-48418-6 $13.95, $11.16 from the Barnes & Noble web site!
A wonderful lesson in how not to lose your creativity in the day to day sometimes dull working environment. Especially focuses on poetry, but can enlighten in other subjects just as well. The author has to have a good imagination to compare the epic "Beowulf" to modern day on-the-job events and encourage you to create and think positive! Fascinating, and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

L. SUBRAMANIAM- GLOBAL FUSION From; Detour/Atlantic records. CD# 3984-25495-2 Also available from the Barnes & Noble web site. One of the world's greatest violin artists preforms a variety of delightful pieces which combine music of various cultures into a delightful collection anyone in any part of the world can understand! A variety of upbeat and relaxing music great for all ages. Come together and understand it all! Includes a booklet which describes each track in two languages, and more about the disc. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

THROUGH THE EYES OF GABRIEL By; Virginia Sara Fair, From; threesie publications, P.O. Box 328, Monongahela, PA 15063. Phone (724) 258-4517 or 1 (800) 585-2017 ext. 12. EMail; threesie@nauticom.net ISBN# 0-9655035-8-5 92 pp Softcover. $12.95. Also availabe from the Barnes & Noble Bookstore on their web site.
A delightful little book good for all ages, in which Gabriel, a mallard duck, tells the story of a very important part of his life, and how positive thinking helps him want to overcome all his problems to go on. Will he survive his injury and return to his home at the river with the help of two humans? An uplifting, spiritual novel, written by someone who really cares about preserving nature and helping wildlife in trouble. Filled with wonderful sketches by Jo Boyd & Virginia Sara Fair that really make Gabriel come to life. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

MERLIN'S MESSAGE By; Marelin the Magician From; Serious Comedy Publications, P.O. Box 7147, Tujunga, CA 91043. ISBN# 1-891411-00-1 Paperback. $5.00 125 pp Hardcover $16.00 plus shipping & Handling. Web site; www.wizardwonderland.com
Merlin did not say these things! It is a book filled with misteachings, obviously written by someone who believes anyone should be able to do whatever they want and get away with it. Unfortunately not worth anyone's time or money. DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMENDED!!

ROMANTICA By; John Bayless From; Angel Records, 304 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10019. CD# 7243 5 56719 2 9 Also available from the new Barnes & Noble Music Store on their web site!
A beutiful CD filled with old Italian music played on the piano by a guy from Texas! Some classics, and, classical pieces, some have vocal enhancement thrown in. Very relaxing and romantic. Check your favorite music stores for price details. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!