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The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947 - 1957 7 reviews
Victoria and Albert Museum, 2007
Wonderful!
I own this lovely book. The photography is stunning and the oversize format allows one to see the details of the exquisite clothing from this iconic era.
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Marley: A Dog Like No Other 20 reviews
John Grogan
Collins, 2008
It's Not Just For Kids
You don't have to be a kid 9-12 years old to giggle, shake your head in disbelief, and cry while you read this book--an adaptation of MARLEY AND ME. This is a testament to author Grogan's writing skill.
Grogan never underestimates his readers' vocabulary and comprehension of complex ideas. He doesn't "sugar coat" anything; kids and adults appreciate that. He relates his story through a full ...
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Just Me and My Dad (Look-Look)23 reviews
Random House Books for Young Readers, 2001
happy granddaughter
I love Mercer and his books and she saw a couple and went wild, great job and fast service.
Thank you
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Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog1317 reviews
John Grogan
Harper Paperbacks, 2008
Absolutely wonderful
This is a book I kept seeing in the stores and passing by, and finally recently picked it up and read a few pages. Right then I was hooked. I took it home and read the entire thing that night. I laughed out loud, and I cried too with this book. It takes you on this entire journey with this hilarious and loving dog. I also have a yellow lab, so I related to this book also very much. They're ...
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The Color of Water580 reviews
James McBride
Riverhead Books, 1996
One of the most beautiful books I have ever read
This book was recommended to me by a friend who also happens to be an English professor. I won't go into the story line as others have done so here already. Suffice it to say that it is a beautifully crafted book about love and the human spirit. Don't miss it!
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Under the Volcano: A Novel (P.S.)10 reviews
Malcolm Lowry
Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2007
Complicated, Good prose, With Many Meanings, and Entertaining
This is a complicated novel that I found hard to start, but once reaching page 50 or so, things become much easier. This particular version has an introduction by Stephen Spender and an afterword by William Vollman. Frankly, they should be avoided until you have read the book. I bought and read this exact version and I read the commentaries after finishing the main text. Those two commentaries ...
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Letters From a Skeptic: A Son Wrestles with His Father's Questions about Christianity 121 reviews
Gregory A. Boyd
Cook Communications, 1994
Primarily personal and intimate; secondary is apologetics
This is unlike any other "apologetic" book I have read, in that it is very personal as the son (Greg) responds to his father's questions about the Christian faith. This made it a much more interesting read for me, wanting to see the dialogue between them.
I agree with those who say this is for Christians. I find it encouraging to see how God was at work in both of their lives bringing them ...
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Jack Kerouac: Road Novels 1957-1960: On the Road / The Dharma Bums / The Subterraneans / Tristessa / Lonesome ...9 reviews
Jack Kerouac
Library of America, 2007
What a great collection!
Thank you Library of America for this wonderful collection.
to reviewer sky, I don't think you really know Kerouac's background when you characterize him as one of the "con-men, impostors, poseurs, and talentless hacks". he was actually quite a serious - yet at the same time anguished - person; he drank himself to death because he couldn't handle the fame. amazing what one NYT review can do.
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Kill Bin Laden: A Delta Force Commander's Account of the Hunt for the World's Most Wanted Man
Dalton Fury
St. Martin's Press, 2008
The mission was to kill the most wanted man in the world--a mission important enough it couldn’t be handled by just any American military or intelligence force. This was a mission of international importance and the best America had to offer was needed. As such, handed the task were roughly forty members of America’s super secret counterterrorist unit--an elite and mysterious unit known as Delta Force. These Delta warriors had help. ...
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Where the Heart Is (Oprah's Book Club)1280 reviews
Billie Letts
Grand Central Publishing, 1998
Awesome
This book truly touched me. As soon as I finished reading it I wanted to read it all over again. Novalee Nation reminds me of a young gurl I once knew.......
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Arundel30 reviews
Kenneth Roberts
Down East Books, 1995
Roberts at his Best
Wow! This book was absolutely amazing! It was so good, that I had to put it down for a while, go and do something else while I let it digest. Wonderful stuff.
After a bumpy start -with a rather mushy love scene between the 10 year old Mary Mallinson and Steven Nason- the book really gets into gear - with a real bang. Literally. A rude Frenchman and his Indian cronies shoots Mary's dad, ...
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Laura's Album: A Remembrance Scrapbook of Laura Ingalls Wilder (Little House)19 reviews
William Anderson
HarperCollins, 1998
A Museum in Book Form
Laura's Album shows readers actual snapshots from the life of writer, Laura Ingalls Wilder. Apparently Mrs. Wilder found it difficult to throw things away. As a result the reader is treated to pictures of some of the people and objects described in the Little House books. There are pictures of her entire family and pictures of the fiddle that Pa plays so merrily in many of the books.
The ...
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Into Thick Air: Biking to the Bellybutton of Six Continents3 reviews
Jim Malusa
Sierra Club/Counterpoint, 2008
Unforgettable Adventures
On the surface, "Into Thick Air" appears to be an interesting book about a guy who rides his bike to the lowest points on earth, writing descriptions of what he observes along the way. But, only a few pages into the book you suddenly realize that this book mines much deeper ore. This is a book where you can glean keen insights into the human condition and learn things that could completely ...
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Red Azalea58 reviews
Anchee Min
Anchor, 2006
Excellent.
I finished the book in 2 days...I could've finished it in one but I'm a student so I couldn't finish it as early as planned. However, I love this book! I love Anchee Min..she is definetly my favorite author. I bought almost all her books. One of the book I really liked is Empress Orchid.
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Prisoner's Dilemma42 reviews
William Poundstone
Anchor, 1993
Great introduction to the history of Game Theory and John von Neumann
I wont write a long review since others have done that. Ill just say that this is a great book for the layman if they want to understand something of the history of Game Theory and John von Neumann.
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Julia Morgan6 reviews
Mark Wilson
Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2007
A GRAND TREASURE!!!
I recently purchased this book....and I'm so very glad I did. I have always been a great admirer of Julia Morgan's work and this book more than satisfies my interests. There are 350 amazing color photos! It is the most comprehensive arrangement and collection of photography I've every seen on this subject. As a professional artist, I own many books on art and architecture, this so far, is my ...
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Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer45 reviews
Lynne Cox
Harvest Books, 2005
Awe inspiring
This is one of the best books I've read. It's an incredible story of a girl who was inspired to do something painful and difficult -- both to test herself and for the thrill and love of the cold water. It's very well written and hard to put down. I have recommended this book to friends and family members who swim, as well as other people who enjoy reading about accomplished women. I found myself ...
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Karate-Do: My Way of Life44 reviews
Gichin Funakoshi
Kodansha International, 1981
Every Shotokan Karate-ka ought to be given this when they 1st join their club
In his biographical masterpiece, Grand Master Funakoshi gives a very witty, intelligent & often funny account of his whole life, from his early days when he was forced to take up training for his poor health to when he was finally invited to Japan to give the first successful demonstration of his art - Shotokan Karate.
He was obviously a very clever man who really had a passion for his art. ...
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The Era, 1947-1957: When the Yankees, the Giants, and the Dodgers Ruled the World9 reviews
Roger Kahn
Bison Books, 2002
Johnny Podres, Joltin' Joe, Larry MacPhail, Jackie Robinson, The Mahatma, The Old Professor, Willie, Mickey, and The Duke
THE ERA is Roger Kahn's anecdotal, witty and exceptionally readable retelling of the eleven baseball seasons between 1947 and 1957 (also known as "The Glory Days") when baseball was preeminently the National Pastime, and New York City was the capital of the baseball universe.
Kahn, an ultimate baseball insider, covered all three New York area ballclubs for various publications during The Era, ...
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I'm Proud of You: My Friendship with Fred Rogers32 reviews
Tim Madigan
Gotham, 2006
Written with feeling...I'm Proud of You
This book is about a relationship between two friends. I often give this book to friends who have lost a parent. In this world where so few people encourage and lift each other up, are able to have a heart-to-heart talk with a friend, this book is an excellent example of how to do just that! "I'm Proud of You" is one of my favorite books. I would highly recommend it and preferred it so much ...
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