I enjoyed reading Barbara and Margaret's first book, 2013 and Beyond, and I was heartened that they would continue with a second book to give us observations on their travels around the world. I wanted to read their thoughts on the condition of the Mediterranean Sea and their observations in Istanbul and later in India. I know you too will read 2013 And Beyond: Part II with great interest. Shirley Andrews, Massachusetts 2013 And Beyond: Part II focuses on the need for us Two-Legged Earth Guardians to work now in strong ways to heal our Mother Earth. Barbara and Margaret describe their particular ways to help heal our planet by using sacred music and Vortexes. Grandmother SilverStar of the Cherokee/Lakota Nation 2013 And Beyond: Part II has fascinating channeling and messages to help us understand Mother Earth's need for healing as well as the healing of all who live on her. Stella Edmundson, Australia

2013 and Beyond counters the dire prediction that life on our planet was ready to end probably December 21 or 22, 2012. We authors did not believe this, and, in fact, we believed the opposite. Our planet was ready for a new beginning. Yes, we agree there are many fractures on Mother Earth, most caused by those living on her. We are actively addressing these problems, and we write about our endeavors. When you read our book, maybe you too will look for ways to help our planet live a long, long time.

"The writing of 'The Courage Machine, ' which covers ten years, was retarded by illness. For a long time I lived beside death. But I had a presentiment that something essential -- something foreseen in New York -- would develop for me during these last years. I was not mistaken.

"This book follows an evolution which, for me, is not a curve but an ascending line. There is a beginning and an end; a new beginning, an advance, and a new search; then again an advance -- but this time on an essential plane, where the great events are inner ones."

Georgette Leblanc's first encounter with the celebrated mystic, teacher and philosopher, George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff, was the turning point of her life. Impressed by his vast knowledge and "unknown doctrine," she attended his Institute at the Chateau du Prieure in Fontainebleau-Avon for two years. From then on, she continued to live according to his principles, absorbing his doctrine more and more deeply. Her effort to incorporate what she had assimilated during her years with Gurdjieff is recorded in the last part of the book.

Tales from the Table is a practitioner's account of the successes and limitations of using Lovaas/ABA home education with five young boys on the autistic spectrum. The abilities and skills of these children before, during and after intervention are documented with a focus on the realities of undertaking Lovaas/ABA home education: the impact of a 35-hour learning week on both child and parents, changing tutors and issues of commitment to the approach. Each chapter includes a commentary on the programme from a different perspective, with the voices of parents, siblings and teachers providing the context to the individual children's learning processes. This book will help parents to make an informed decision about using Lovaas/ABA interventions and will give professionals and students practical insights and useful information on the approach.

I enjoyed reading Barbara and Margaret's first book, 2013 and Beyond, and I was heartened that they would continue with a second book to give us observations on their travels around the world. I wanted to read their thoughts on the condition of the Mediterranean Sea and their observations in Istanbul and later in India. I know you too will read 2013 And Beyond: Part II with great interest. Shirley Andrews, Massachusetts 2013 And Beyond: Part II focuses on the need for us Two-Legged Earth Guardians to work now in strong ways to heal our Mother Earth. Barbara and Margaret describe their particular ways to help heal our planet by using sacred music and Vortexes. Grandmother SilverStar of the Cherokee/Lakota Nation 2013 And Beyond: Part II has fascinating channeling and messages to help us understand Mother Earth's need for healing as well as the healing of all who live on her. Stella Edmundson, Australia

2013 and Beyond counters the dire prediction that life on our planet was ready to end probably December 21 or 22, 2012. We authors did not believe this, and, in fact, we believed the opposite. Our planet was ready for a new beginning. Yes, we agree there are many fractures on Mother Earth, most caused by those living on her. We are actively addressing these problems, and we write about our endeavors. When you read our book, maybe you too will look for ways to help our planet live a long, long time.

Additional Contributors Include Monika Kehoe, Bradford Smith, Langston Hughes And Others.

Contributors Include Pearl S. Buck, Ethel Williams Wright, Helen Papashvily And Others.