http://www.ncreview.com/ http://www.ncreview.com/art/tony-bennett-in-the-studio-a-life-of-art-and-music http://www.ncreview.com/art/tony-bennett-in-the-studio-a-life-of-art-and-music Tony Bennett is a beloved living legend as the smooth and subtle singer of the classic American songbook. When performing as Tony Bennett, he connects to people everywhere through the magic of his music. What many of his admirers may not know, however, is that Bennett, under the name of Anthony Benedetto, is also a successful painter whose works... ]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2010 22:44:00 -0800 1215 2010-12-16 http://www.ncreview.com/images/stories/jreviews/_tonybennett_1292539443.jpg 4.7 http://www.ncreview.com/art/star http://www.ncreview.com/art/star Star is fiction based on historical fact. It tracks a group of people over a 3000 year period and through three dramatic reincarnations to validate how a country's politics and religion can impact our lives. It shows how karma is perpetuated and how the ongoing cycle of lessons and truths can be cultivated and healed through each lifetime. This... ]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:36:00 -0800 1214 2010-12-16 http://www.ncreview.com/images/stories/jreviews/_star_1292463397.jpg http://www.ncreview.com/art/the-accidental-pope-a-novel http://www.ncreview.com/art/the-accidental-pope-a-novel The former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican and the bestselling author of The French Connection join forces to write an unforgettable novel about a humble fisherman who is elected pope. ]]> Sat, 11 Dec 2010 20:38:00 -0800 1208 2010-12-11 4 http://www.ncreview.com/images/stories/jreviews/_accidentalpope_1292099889.jpg http://www.ncreview.com/art/call-of-the-camino-myths-legends-and-pilgrim-stories-on-the-way-to-santiago-de-compostela http://www.ncreview.com/art/call-of-the-camino-myths-legends-and-pilgrim-stories-on-the-way-to-santiago-de-compostela The experiences of an ordinary man on the pilgrim’s path are charted in this narrative that walks along the Camino Francés to the shrine of Saint James at Santiago de Compostela and then on to Finisterre, the westernmost point of Spain. The history of the Camino is recounted, as well as several of the myths, legends, and miracle stories... ]]> Sat, 20 Nov 2010 04:30:00 -0800 1164 2010-11-20 http://www.ncreview.com/images/stories/jreviews/_CalloftheCamino_1290227400.jpg 5.0 http://www.ncreview.com/art/the-two-sisters-cafe http://www.ncreview.com/art/the-two-sisters-cafe Two Sister's Cafe, by Elena Yates Eulo and Samantha Harper Macy, is a novel about the mysterious happenings inside a second-chance Fifties restaurant. This adult faerie tale, set in a small town cafe, celebrates the community, humor, and down home wisdom of rural America while honoring traditions of Western Magic, both ancient and New Age. ]]> Fri, 19 Nov 2010 23:31:00 -0800 1151 2010-11-19 http://www.ncreview.com/images/stories/jreviews/_TwoSistersCafe_1290209461.jpg http://www.ncreview.com/art/ikebana-style-20-portable-flower-arrangements-perfect-for-gift-giving http://www.ncreview.com/art/ikebana-style-20-portable-flower-arrangements-perfect-for-gift-giving Celebrate a loved one or add a touch of color to your home with these twenty distinctive flower arrangements. Inspired by the elegant and minimalist style of ikebana (the art of Japanese flower arranging), and constructed using the techniques that promote the functionality and portability of Western designs, these arrangements place sophisticated style into small containers that are easy... ]]> Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:40:00 -0700 1136 2010-10-30 http://www.ncreview.com/images/stories/jreviews/_IkebanaStyle_1288460458.jpg 4.3 http://www.ncreview.com/art/the-sound-of-one-hand-paintings-and-calligraphy-by-zen-master-hakuin http://www.ncreview.com/art/the-sound-of-one-hand-paintings-and-calligraphy-by-zen-master-hakuin Hakuin Ekaku (1685–1768) is one of the most influential figures in the history of Zen. He can be considered the founder of the modern Japanese Rinzai tradition, for which he famously emphasized the importance of koan practice in awakening, and he revitalized the monastic life of his day. But his teaching was by no means limited to monastery or... ]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:30:00 -0700 1124 2010-10-20 http://www.ncreview.com/images/stories/jreviews/_SoundofOneHandClapping_1287617413.jpg 5.0 http://www.ncreview.com/art/muhammad-a-story-of-the-last-prophet http://www.ncreview.com/art/muhammad-a-story-of-the-last-prophet In this riveting novel, beloved international bestselling author Deepak Chopra captures the spellbinding life story of the great and often misunderstood Prophet. Islam was born in a cradle of tribal turmoil, and the arrival of one God who vanquished hundreds of ancient Arabian gods changed the world forever. God reached down into the life of Muhammad,... ]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:39:00 -0700 1113 2010-09-23 5 http://www.ncreview.com/images/stories/jreviews/1113_muhammad_1285270751.jpg http://www.ncreview.com/art/self-convictions http://www.ncreview.com/art/self-convictions What would you do if you had the powers of telekinesis? Brandon Hudson faces that very question when he discovers these powers and more as a young boy. He revels in his abilities. But a voice interferes with his understanding of right and wrong, leading Brandon to act evilly. When a secret society reaches out to him, Brandon has... ]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:23:00 -0700 1102 2010-09-02 http://www.ncreview.com/images/stories/jreviews/1102_SelfConvictions_1283397782.jpg 4.7 http://www.ncreview.com/art/princes-frogs-and-ugly-sisters-the-healing-power-of-the-grimm-brothers-tales http://www.ncreview.com/art/princes-frogs-and-ugly-sisters-the-healing-power-of-the-grimm-brothers-tales Analyzing the ways in which the Grimm brothers' tales provide real, vital insights into how to live more happily, understand the need for personal and psychological growth, and find that significant other, this innovative study revives the true healing nature of these beloved tales. Combining enjoyment of these tales with insightful research, this exploration uses actual case histories to... ]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:40:00 -0700 1087 2010-08-18 http://www.ncreview.com/images/stories/jreviews/1087_princesfrogs_1282153204.jpg