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Agate: What Good Is a Moose? 13 reviews
Joy Morgan Dey
Lake Superior Port Cities, 2007
This book is AWESOME!!!!!
As spoken by my 4 year old son...This book was given to us by his grandparents who live in Minnesota...The first time we read this book together, the pictures were "cool" and the story was "awesome" and "totally great". It conveys such a wonderful message to children to love who they are and to help others see the "agate" in all of us!!! My son would also like everyone to know that an "agate" ...
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Eat Out, Eat Right: The Guide to Healthier Restaurant Eating13 reviews
Hope S. Warshaw
Agate Surrey, 2008
Must have for anyone who eats out
This is a handy book for anyone who eats out. My favorite part is the suggested meals to order for each type of restaurant (Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Pizza, etc.). The author's tips are practical and straightforward. I like that she makes it possible to eat well when eating out by choosing the right foods, instead of discouraging eating out altogether.
My husband loves Mexican food and ...
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Becoming Dad: Black Men and the Journey to Fatherhood11 reviews
Leonard Pitts Jr.
Agate, 2006
Straight-Shooting / Hard-Hitting
I was first drawn to this book after watching a television interview of Leonard Pitts, Jr. as he discussed the book. What an interview! What a book!
I once heard a person say, "Real Men don't have to prove it." This certainly speaks of Leonard Pitts, Jr. He doesn't have to ask anyone's permission to be who he is and he doesn't have to prove to anyone else that he is a man. He is able to ...
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Agates: Treasures of the Earth6 reviews
Roger Pabian, Brian Jackson, ...
Firefly Books, 2006
A Rockhound or Lapidary Must Have Book
The combination of Roger Pabian with Brian Jackson, Peter Tandy & John Cromartie present a well written book on some of the most beautiful, popular with collectors and sometimes scarce agates of the world. The first forty pages alone give the novice collector, lapidary, rock-hound, or just someone who has picked up a pretty banded rock on vacation an idea of how agates were formed, the why of the ...
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Looped12 reviews
Andrew Winston
Agate, 2005
A must-read debut novel
Andrew Winston's writing has almost an omniscient quality as he creates and inhabits these characters that dwell in his (and our) Chicago. With grace, he glides from one consciousness to the next, conveying each individual's moments of joy and suffering in vivid, penetrating language. Having set these fully realized and diverse characters in motion over a richly penned backdrop of the city, ...
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Not In My Family: AIDS in the African American Community6 reviews
Gil L. Robertson
Agate, 2006
A heart-wrenching collection of very moving AIDS memoirs
"Black America, we have a problem.
HIV/AIDS is running rampant through our communities. Many of us are sick and dying and living in fear and shame, and many of us who aren't afflicted are living in denial, detachment, ignorant, and glass houses. Worse yet, too many people in our communities act as if they are immune to the problem altogether.
`Not me.' `Not in my family!' And that's the ...
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It Pays to be Paranoid: Securing Business Success by Preparing for the Worst6 reviews
Christopher Eiben
Agate, 2004
Save yourself a lot of trouble later; read this book now
Having known Chris Eiben well since high school days I can tell you that he is a careful and meticulous researcher. I have consulted with him on how to avoid problems when hiring new staff for my business. The advice he gave then was invaluable, and included things I had not thought about, but on retrospect one had to ask: "how could I have missed somehing to obvious?" This book is full of ...
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More Than You Know6 reviews
Rosalyn Story
Agate, 2005
Secret with Love
More Than You Know is a story about a family's secrets and love with suprising twists. The story will carry you between the past and the present. Very good read.
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Market-Fresh Mixology: Cocktails for Every Season13 reviews
Bridget Albert
Agate Surrey, 2008
Has a drink suitable for every season
The cocktail has long been the symbol of cultured elegance. Now Bridget Albert (a Master Mixologist at Southern Wine and Spirts, and the director of the Academy of Spirits and fine Services in Illinois) with the assistance of Mary Barranco (whose own career spans twenty years in the adult beverage industry) presents "Market-Fresh Mixology: Cocktails For Every Season", a veritable compendium of ...
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Gluten-Free Baking Classics72 reviews
Annalise G. Roberts
Agate Surrey, 2008
New to eating Gluten-Free? This is a great start!
I am new to eating gluten-free and this book was given to me as a gift along with a few other books. This was by far the best book. The recipes are great. She also gives great information about how gluten-free cooking works in general so you can look at how to convert your own favorite recipes. I think this is a great first book for those who just started eating gluten-free.
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Your Lawyer: An Owner's Manual: A Business Owner's Guide to Managing Your Lawyer (AgatePro)3 reviews
Henry C. Krasnow
Agate, 2005
Read before calling your lawyer...
This book is both an excellent primer on small business legal issues and an invaluable resource for deriving maximum value from your lawyer. You will value it for the expertise and introduction to the questions you didn't know to ask. Your lawyer will appreciate having a more informed client. As a family business consultant, I make sure my clients have a copy of this on their bookshelf.
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Return on Learning: Training for High Performance at Accenture6 reviews
Donald Vanthournout
Agate B2, 2009
Compelling, well-written, with practical business insights
I finished this book on a cross-country flight this week (the book is admirably short and punchy) and I'm still shaking my head over it. The book is incredibly honest about how business change and a down economy had apparently temporarily weakened Accenture's commitment to its workforce to provide training and development opportunities. (Actual quote from the book, when Accenture's Chief Learning ...
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For Love Of A Child: Stories Of Adoption4 reviews
Lisa Meadows Garfield
Agate Lake Publishing, LLC, 2005
Highly recommend
I started this book late one evening and literally could not put it down until my eyes were crossing at about 2 a.m. The stories are far more interesting and compelling than fiction could be (which is saying a lot as I love fiction.) They are forthright, honest, and deeply emotional without sugar coating or sentimentality. The honesty includes mistakes made; the author clearly was trusted by ...
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Collecting Early Machine-Made Marbles: The M. F. Christensen & Son Company and Christensen Agate Company2 reviews
Robert S. Block
Schiffer Publishing, 2003
Holey COW!!
This is my great great Grandfather's Marble Company! I had no idea folks were collecting his marbles.
And a book with price guide, I am in total amazement.
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Your Boss Is Not Your Mother: Eight Steps to Eliminating Office Drama and Creating Positive Relationships at ...3 reviews
Debra Mandel
Agate, 2006
Wow! Finally a guide book for improving work relationships!
A must read for anyone experiencing a pattern of disfunction in the workplace. Dr. Mandel explores this phenomenon in an eye opening and humorous fashion. I found this book extremently helpful in identifying behaviors within ourselves and others that lead to negativity and drama in the workplace. Additionally, Dr. Mandel gives some practical and positive steps for recognizing and correcting ...
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Brownie Points: Seven Steps to Success for Woman Entrepreneurs from One Who Made It2 reviews
Aundrea Lacy
Agate B2, 2007
A top pick for any general lending library catering to women seeking keys to success.
BROWNIE POINTS: SEVEN STEPS TO SUCCESS FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS FROM ONE WHO MADE IT tells the story of a woman who founded her business - in making brownies sold through the Internet. Her background in marketing and as a model and TV reporter contributed to her business success and here she uses its tenth successful anniversary to explore the foundations of starting a business, serving as an ...
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A Fistful of Agates3 reviews
Jane Larson Wipf
Vantage Pr, 2004
A Book of Courage, Heart & Inspiration
This moving, emotional book should be required reading for every parent! It is a collection of letters and essays Wipf wrote to her son, Tommy, during and shortly after his death from a rare genetic disease. It is incredibly powerful. You will cry, you will laugh, you will be touched and changed by this book. In my opinion, Wipf has given us one of the most intimate, touching and honest books ...
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Brother in the Bush: An African American's Search for Self in East Africa3 reviews
John Slaughter
Agate, 2005
Walk in another man's shoes
A compeling story that allows one to get a glimpse into the life of a black man. While I was initially shocked at the feelings of hostility and anger expressed in the book, I came to understand that I was getting a glimpse of what it was like to walk in another man's - a black man's - shoes. The author also paints a vivid portrait of Africa. All in all an eye opening read.
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The Nia Guide for Black Women: Balancing Work and Life (Nia Guide to Black Women)5 reviews
Agate, 2005
(RAW Rating: 4.5) - Getting Rid of the Superwoman Cape
Do you feel that there is not enough time in the day? Do you feel that everybody wants something from you continually? Do you constantly care for others and not yourself? Do you sometimes put work in front of your needs and your family's needs? Is your job becoming a source of frustration? Do you feel sometimes as if your life is spinning out of control and you are powerless to do anything ...
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The Woman Road Warrior: A Woman's Guide to Business Travel (Agate)6 reviews
Kathleen Ameche
Agate, 2005
It will save you time, money, and anxiety
The Woman Road Warrior: A Woman's Guide To Business Travel by Kathleen Ameche covers every aspect, facet and issue women who engage in traveling for business must consider, endure and resolve. Such issues as using travel agents vs. self-planned travel agendas and itineraries; evaluating the diverse amenities offered by different airlines; airfare flexibility vs. having variable schedules; dealing ...
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