Referee Magazine

if you are and offical at any level of sports, referee magazine is a good magazine for you. It has good tips and advice in it. I will be a life long subscriber to it

HDVideoPro

If you are serious about filmmaking THIS is the magazine for you. The other "reviewer" must have been looking for tips on shooting his kids or family vacation videos to write what he did. It has a great selection of product reviews. The ads are also very useful for those of us looking to expand our tool box. Yes, the main articles are on mega buck films but read the other features for more, "Practical" information for the filmmaking enthusiast. I've only read one issue and am planning on picking up the next when it's available (only 6 issues a year). After that, if the second one picks up where the first left off I'll be subscribing. I just wish they had a digital version.

I subscribe and Takes abot four months to get the first so I get it at the news stand but is nothing good On it!

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Catholic Digest - New Orders

After reading the heavy, intense works of apologetics like Scott Hahn and Karl Keating, not to mention intelligent and theologically strong writers such as Patrick Madrid, "Catholic Digest" is a nice step to the lighter side. Yes, I'll admit that "Catholic Digest" doesn't have the hardest hitting articles nor does it always make the reader think much, but it's nice to read a warm, fuzzy story sometimes.

It is very similar to "Reader's Digest" in its content, humor, and article style. Naturally, it does have quite the Catholic edge to it that the other "Digest" lacks, but I wouldn't go into a theology fight with it tucked under my arm. It's reserved more for those times when we want to laugh a little bit or read about a young child making a difference in their community. In recent issues, there have been a number of nice articles on individuals who are Catholic and in prominent places in society, lay volunteers, Pope Benedict's life, and Lourdes, France. None of these articles were very thought-provoking but they did supply the reader with some nice general information. However, the magazine has also tackled tougher issues recently such as the existence of evil as secular society and Christians view it and the Real Presence in the Eucharist that most non-Catholics do not believe.

I converted to Catholicism in 2000. In the years before making my final decision, "Catholic Digest" was one of the resources that I picked up. It didn't offer too much in the way of solidifying my decision to join the Church, but it did make some of bumps along the way a little bit softer.

Not all Catholic literature has to be tough and academic. Every once in awhile we need a good laugh or just a nice story of human compassion. That is what I believe "Catholic Digest" excels in doing. I love reading the works of Hahn, Keating, Madrid, and others, but every now and then I like to pick my latest copy of "Catholic Digest," peruse the "Words For Quiet Moments" or leaf through a short article about a Catholic missionary's work in some arid little town in the middle of nowhere. In other words, it gives you a nice little break from the madness that is a Christian life.

Granted, it is called 'Catholic Digest' but it lacks in the way too many Catholic publications lack... it doesn't get often enough into what it means to live out a Catholic faith in an everyday world.

It is very well-written, and has a sharp "Guideposts" or "Reader's Digest" feel about the look and tone.

Some articles in Catholic Digest can be poignant, but I want my faith challenged. I want to know how I can serve Christ Monday-Friday. Explain to me the Liturgy... why are various aspects of it important? What about what the Bible says about alcohol, or daily prayer? How about defining Mary's official role, dispelling the mistaken belief than she is equal to Christ (the question of veneration versus worship)?

The Protestant magazines are loaded with accounts about how God changed their lives. I'd like to see more of that. The Protestants have lots of Bible studies and that sort of thing in their magazines. Do I have to buy a Protestant magazine like "Discipleship Journal" "Moody Monthly" to learn how to be a better Christian? They're fine, but it seems with the long history of great theologians, someone could get a Catholic variation on all of that.

I think Catholic Digest is the best publication offered for Catholics. But I'd like more meat.

Anthony Trendl

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Having just subscribed to 12 issues of Catholic Digest, and having just browsed through a free copy, I am truly disappointed. This magazine is not the same magazine that I had subscribed to years ago and that it is not a truly Catholic magazine. As a number of other reviewers have pointed out here, and as some writers to the Editor have pointed out, the Catholic Digest has changed! The articles in this magazine have strayed away from the official doctrines of the church. Dissident writers like Andrew Greeley, sj, who have openly disagreed with the Holy See, have columns there. Although Pope JPII died on 3 April this year, the May issue of Catholic Digest made not a single mention about the pope. (Only the June issue started having articles on JPII.) Instead, the cover story in the May issue is about parishes that are being run by women but "women can't be ordained" and "lay people were complaining that clergy in the Church are all-powerful" (?!).

Truly, if the editors have any honesty left, they should either change its title or focus, and not dupe faithful Catholics into subscribing to a pseudo-Catholic magazine.

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If you are looking for Catholic news, culture, spirituality, history, apologetics, liturgical updates, or DOCTRINE, THIS is certainly NOT the magazine for you.

The articles featured in Cath.Dig. are HETERODOX (not orthodox), and stray -in tendency or in explicit terms -from the Magisterium of the Church.

Anti-Christian Feminism, Homosexual Activism, and general Modernist Revisionism and a rebellious "anti-Dogmalism" pervade the pages of "Catholic" Digest, though often (but not always) with veiled language.

For Catholics trying to get their faith straight, or Protestants and non-Catholics trying to find out more about what the Christian Faith is all about, STAY AWAY from this publication!!

As a cleric and a pastor of the Flock of God, I strongly urge you NOT to purchase this magazine.

The Rev. Enzo G. Selvaggi

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The Digest's cartoon in the December issue would be inappropriate in any magazine but in a Catholic magazine it borders on disgusting and blasphemous!!!

L. Giarratano

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Down East - the Magazine of Maine

I live in Massachusetts, but I go to Maine to vacation every summer. This magazine provides ample and diverse information for events and cultural attractions, as well as giving home and living advice. I highly reccommend this magazine to anyone who enjoys vacationing in Maine or just admires its rugged and natural beauty and local charm.

We love this magazine. My husband and I are planning a move to Maine and this magazine is a fun read for us.

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As a landowner and a visitor to DownEast Maine, I find this paper indespensable. I pick it up each time I am in Maine (I'm from California), and I find the articles very informative plus I get to see the classified ads which definitely help! Great paper for those who subscribe, are local, or far away as I am. Best paper as far as Maine information.!

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Novosti Kosmonavtiki

Best information from first hands...

Deep, well informed and well illustrated magazine.

Will recommend to anyone who is "space ill".

Yes, it's in Russian. But for those in the know, this is absolutely the best hard-core space-technology and space-history magazine published anywhere.

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Gramophone

Gramophone has been published in England and elsewhere going back to the days of 78s and the gramophone, and it is still one of the leading classical music and equipment publications in the world. I'd say it is pretty easily the most expensive, too.

You get a lot for your money -about 200 pages in each issue with over 120 CD review plus up to a half-dozen extra pages of "replay" reviews, or reviews of CDs that have either recently been reissued (this is about 60 percent of all classical CDs) or CDs the writer thought were so special (s)he had to talk about them again.

In addition, there are more pages of advertising from CD companies in this magazine than in any other magazine, plus listings of all CDs issued that month in both the UK and USA. On this count it is the most complete review of new recordings available in the classical music industry.

I have subscribed for about a half-dozen years and still enjoy the magazine, although I am beginning to feel some oversaturation. I do not, however, enjoy the look of the magazine after its redesign of 18-24 months ago. It is far more "white" that I recall and not as easily readable. I also do not care for their three column production model, but that's just me.

A lot of Americans are put off by the way this magazine seems to be in bed with the music industry, also. Its editor, James Jolly, is pretty much a shill for the British music industry. I suppose this comes in part from survival instinct and in part because of the gentlemanly ways of Englishmen, who don't seem to value the independence Americans love. Most American publications do everything possible to distance themselves from the business side of the industry they cover.

On balance, this is a worthy magazine and one that probably is without peer in the classical music industry. There are plenty of other publications that reguarly review classcial CDs including a number of Internet sources, but do it as completely as Gramophone.

If you think the $77 subscription cost is pricey, pick one up in a store and see if you like it first. Be prepared, however, to pay up to $9 for that single issue, for this is a very pricey magazine.

GRAMOPHONE has been around as long as recordings have been available, informing the public about the new releases, providing cogent, intelligent reviews, giving the UK/European outlook on things musical, and in general being the bible for music review magazines. In recent years it has added interviews with living composers and artists and others involved in music and in doing so it has been able to secure its position on the newsstands and in subscriptions when everyone seems to be ignoring the printed word and opting for ezines. Yes the price of the magazine is high, but the quality of writing is also high. And may it never come to a point when all of our information about the arts is relegated to the computer. It is nice to have journals of this quality to read, re-read, and to at times save for personal libraries when such articles as those about John Adams come 'round. This is a journal worth the price!

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Conventional wisdom and damned statistics conspire to persuade that the population of classical music listeners is declining measurably year upon year. You'd never know it from reading GRAMOPHONE. Readers are typically devotees of the musical form and not about to let the rest of the world persuade them that their devotion is misplaced or--horrors--out of date. GRAMOPHONE obliges them with passionate coverage of the artists, the music, and the industry.

A case can be made that the monthly cds alone are worth the formidable price of a subscription. For those who are open to the argument, the interview of an eminent Beethoven critic on the September disk is likely to be seen as irrefutable evidence, such is the passion and understanding on display there.

The features make for fine reading and occasional riveting insight into the lives of composers and artists. The reviews are the spine of the publication.

That the population of not-what-it-used-to-be critics of this publication is so large is perhaps as much evidence of the traditionalist preferences that season our aesthetics as of any actual decline in the magazine.

For this reviewer--like many GRAMOPHONE readers a passionate amateur who can scarcely imagine life without this living legacy of music--the magazine remains a fascinating distraction and welcome visitor to my mailbox.

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The legend goes that there was a time a few decades ago when "The Gramophone" was the unquestioned authority for reviews of recordings of classical music.

Whether or not that legend is true (I'm too young to know), Gramophone's time has definitely passed. Today there is a multitude of sources of free information on classical music on the internet, from newsgroups to websites. Some of it is less well-informed than Gramophone's criticism, but some of it is more well-informed. What is undeniable is that, for the price of a few mouse-clicks, it is possible to find a far greater range of reviews of recordings on the Internet than Gramophone (with its British-based critics) can offer.

What is more, Gramophone is tied to a business-model for the classical music industry that is fast becoming obsolete. Historically, the most important classical recordings were issued by a few so-called "major" companies such as EMI, Deutsche Grammophon and CBS (later Sony). These "majors" would buy lavish advertising spreads in Gramophone and so finance the magazine. In return, Gramophone would devote lengthy reviews to the majors' new releases and would produce pages of fluffy interviews with musicians under contract to the majors.

Today the situation is different. The most interesting new release is more likely to appear as a MP3 on an obscure Russian website than on a new CD from Sony. Small companies, dedicated solely to classical music recordings, produce great results on shoestring budgets while the "major" corporations have virtually abandoned new classical recordings.

This development causes problems for Gramophone's business model. The new players in the classical music industry don't have the publicity budgets to fund a glossy magazine like Gramophone through advertising. With Gramophone's implicit bargain: "advertise with us or we won't review your recordings", the magazine seems to be becoming more and more irrelevant.

If you want to subscribe to a classical music periodical, I recommend "International Record Review" or "Fanfare". Both offer substantially more reviews per month than Gramophone. But most of all, I suggest checking out the huge range of classical music information available for free on the web and usenet.

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Sand Sports

This magazine fills the void for all of us sand lovers! Lots of detailed articles, the ads are products that matter to the sand sport world, its just a great magazine overall for sand sport enthusiasts.

I had ordered this as a gift to someone at another address and that worked out perfectly. However, when renewal time came I agreed to renew and all of a sudden the magazine is being delivered to my house. I unfortunately can't figure out how to fix this. So, be cautious when doing a renewal thru amazon.

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Tabletalk

This magazine is a great. It is in a small format so that it is easy to carry and read. It comes out monthly about mid-month, so that you have time before the devotionals start for the next month.

The theology is Reformed and fits in with our Christian Reformed Church (CRC) theology. I do not recall anything that I have objected to, hardly anything that even raised an eyebrow. That is not to say that it is sugar-coated! On the contrary, it challenges us to live godly lives.

Typically, there are several articles ranging from about one to three pages. Those are written well. So are the daily devotions which are a full-page for each weekday and a page or two for the weekends. The devotional topics vary over time, sometimes being parts of Bible books, other times being topical.

I really like this magazine and plan to keep subscribing.

Tabletalk is a truly excellent little publication that is produced by Ligonier Ministries (which was founded by pastor and theologian Dr. R.C. Sproul). Each edition is built upon a collection of essays and articles dealing with a particular subject matter (The Prophetic Books of the Old Testament; C.S. Lewis; The Kingdom of God; etc). The articles are written by many of today's best teachers, pastors and theologians, yet they are written for average people like you and me. Each edition also comes with a month's worth of devotionals that are suitable for personal or family worship.

Tabletalk is always interesting and always practical. Subscribe to it and I can pretty well guarantee that you'll start to look forward to its arrival each month.

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The story is told of the Christian Reformer Martin Luther that he habitually gathered his large family and a collection of personal disciples together around his table for nourishing food and pious conversation. So was born the tradition of 'table talk', a form of Christian teaching that is anchored to the daily rhythms of family and community life.

Ligonier Ministries, an outgrowth of the ministry of theologian and teacher R.C. Sproul, takes the concept to a new dimension with its monthly publication 'Tabletalk'. It's a pity that the Amazon page contains no visual image of Tabletalk, for the people at Ligonier have managed to produce month after month an image-rich publication that is pleasing to the eye as well as potentially nourshing for the soul.

I have used Tabletalk for years, principally as a guide that facilitates the personal discipline of daily Bible Reading. I've observed and appreciated the steady rise in quality, both of the publication itself and of the delivery system that used to bring the product to my door after its sell-by date but now routinely arrives a month in advance.

Compared with other 'devotional guides', Tabletalk prioritizes Bible reading itself. Each weekday presents a biblical text according to a thematic scheme, followed by four or five paragraphs of comment. In addition, Tabletalk's 'read-through-the-Bible-in-a-year' methodology invites the reader to two readings, one from the Old Testament and another from the New.

A small section called 'Coram Deo' ('before the face of God') facilitates reflection and prayer on matters that arise in the biblical text(s).

A separate section presents theological reflection by academics, teachers, and pastors identified with the Reformed movement, which self-consciously reverences its roots in Geneva and the teachings of the Reformer John Calvin. Within their genre and theological context, these reflections are of a generally high calibre, though some readers will find their sustained fascination with the doctrines of election and particular or limited atonement obsessive.

In spite of some personal reservations about the narrow version of the Reformed tradition that is practiced and presented by Ligonier and Tabletalk, I have stuck with this fine devotional guide year after year, principally for the way it guides and facilitates systematic Bible reading.

You're unlikely to go wrong if you do the same.

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The devotional is great, but I really get a great deal out of the extended articles. They are in keeping with the monthly theme, but carry with them a depth that support and expand upon the single page devotionals. I live overseas where English magazines are non-existent so I think of this one as being like water on a dry tongue.

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As a pastor I have found Tabletalk to be a tremendous resource. Whether for the new Christian who is just beginning to get a handle on theology or for the 'experienced' Christian who is looking for theological meat and thought provoking articles, Tabletalk is up to the task.

Between the topical articles and the exegetical Bible Studies there is more than enough to encourage a deeper walk with the Lord in a nicely sized booklet that fits in your Bible.

Tabletalk also provides information on additional resources through Ligonier Ministries, a sound Reformed ministry of R. C. Sproul. You will find the staff at Ligonier professional, courteous and informative.

I highly recommend this resource!!

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Opera - England

The worlds leading opera magazine since 1950, visit to find out more.

Recently described (in The Daily Telegraph) as `the bible of the industry', OPERA has been the world's leading commentator on the lyric stage for almost 60 years. We were founded in 1950 by Lord Harewood, and since then have provided unrivalled coverage of events through a mixture of reviews (live performances, recordings, books), features and analysis, plus monthly listings of events worldwide. Our long-standing editors--Harold Rosenthal, Rodney Milnes and (since 2000) John Allison--have ensured continuity, and our editorial board is made up of the most distinguished opera critics from Britain's national newspapers. Though London-based, we have a network of international correspondents, covering performances from every corner of the globe

Car - England

I read several monthly automotive publications and this one is my favourite. The photography and layout are excellent. And the colloquial writing style is fresh and engaging. Kudos especially to Jamie Kitman and Georg Katcher, who both write for American publications as well.

Car is unlike any other auto magazine I've seen. Well written, interesting and useful. The photography is great as well. Most importantly, they seem to have no problem calling a bad vehicle what it is. Too many magazines write great reviews of what are, at best, average products. Perhaps they're afraid of losing advertising?

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I have been reading car magazine for over 25 years and is undoubtedly the best car magazine you can buy. Yes, they are not afraid to loose business calling a bad car for what really is. Although, they have a peculiar tendency of over praising Jaguars and Land Rovers (call it patriotism if you wish).

Every time a new Jaguar or Land Rover comes along they always rated as the new standard on its respective class. The funny thing is that after a while they ALWAYS realize what a big mistake they have made and quietly bury the English entries for what they really are: well designed pieces of junk.

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After reading Car you will be left thinking that english is not the first language of the writers of the US based magazines. The articles are intelligent, clever, and funny. Furthermore, they are not afraid of losing advertisers by saying just how bad a car really is even when they are british cars. Naturally if you are a big fan of Detroit, this is not the magazine for you. Expensive, but worth it.

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I've pre-ordered the Kindle Fire primarily to read Top Gear, Evo, Practical Photography on the tablet. Paying $10 a pop for these things is frankly ridiculous.

I still prefer the e-ink screen for real books but you can't beat a nice IPS tablet for Mags.