basketball appliances firefighter wood-turning

books:

5 reviews
David Michelinie, Bob Layton

Marvel Comics, 2007

Exciting eighties action
I'm amazed it took me so long to find this; I vaguely remember this story from the mid '80s. With the success of Iron Man's 1st hit movie, I've been interested in reading defining stories for the character, and this paperback in particular represents one of the best I've seen to date. Highlights here for me... *Issue 225- Stark Wars! This 1st great issue sets up the entire storyline nicely. ...

X-O Manowar: Birth
Bob Layton, Jim Shooter

Valiant Entertainment, 2008

X-O MANOWAR: BIRTH - Collects the classic X-O Manowar origin story (X-O Manowar #0-6) for the first time and it is digitally recolored and remastered for this edition - One of the finest creative collaborations in comics by legendary creators Bob Layton, Jim Shooter, Barry Windsor-Smith, and Joe Quesada - Includes an all-new ten page The Rise of Lydia story written by Bob Layton and illustrated by original Valiant creator Mike Leeke ( ...

Linux Appliance Design: A Hands-On Guide to Building Linux Appliances

3 reviews
Bob Smith, John Hardin, ...

No Starch Press, 2007

Lots of quirky, interesting content
First of all, you know that when you see the word "appliance" in this context, you should think more like a router or alarm system (the book uses this as a development framework), not a refrigerator, say. [Although (shudder!) the latter could be a sweet example in the near future.] And, before I write another word I should state upfront: I was a technical reviewer of this book. I found lots ...

Hamlet's Dresser: A Memoir

21 reviews
Bob Smith

Scribner, 2003

Beautiful Pass Through Another Life
This memoir is incredibly heart felt, sensitive and beautiful. Interspersed with Shakespeare's words, and Smith's experiences sharing them with New York City's oldest people, as well as his experience with Shakespeare on stage is a pained and moving life. This is a remarkable book for anyone who identifies with the social/communal feel of life in the theatre, or artists for that matter. As well, ...

Texas on the Plate

7 reviews
Terry Thompson-Anderson

Shearer Publishing, 2002

Texas Culinary Explosion
Terry Thompson-Anderson has produced a marvelous collection of Texas recipes, beautiful photos of food and scenery from around the Lone Star state, and a wonderful contribution to the exciting new Texas cuisine that is sweeping the southwest and beyond. As a native Texan I found the book not only a delight to the eyes, but a wondrous and far-ranging assortment of recipes with ingredients and ...

Selfish and Perverse

12 reviews
Bob Smith

Da Capo Press, 2007

A Beach Novel From Alaska
Much of Bob Smith's novel SELFISH & PERVERSE is set in and around Anchorage, Alaska, where there is no IKEA store, enough to make me want to move there. The narrator is Nelson Kunker, from Los Angeles, who is stalled on a novel he has been writing for far too long. He meets Roy Briggs, a fisherman/archeology student from Alaska. They ride off into the Alaskan sunset but not quite. A ...

Get Free Cash for College: Secrets to Winning Scholarships (Get Free Cash for College)

1 review
Gen Tanabe, Kelly Tanabe

Supercollege, Llc, 2004

Valuable Resource
When I was in high school I got the first edition of the excellent book. Now as a college student I picked up the second edition and it is as good, if not better than, the first edition. Like the old edition it is still divided into two parts. The first part is a strategy guide with lots of useful tips for finding scholarships, writing your application, negotiating for financial aid, and even ...

Big Plans

3 reviews
Bob Shea

Hyperion, 2008

Big Plans, Big Laughs
Bob Shea and Lane Smith are a dynamic duo. This book is truly a unique gem amongst the slew of children's books published a year. It is always a wonder when I can find a book that a parent is going to enjoy as much as the child. This book is brilliant and hilarious and a GREAT choice for a read aloud storytime. One of my favorites, second only to Bob's first book "New Socks!"

The Many Armors of Iron Man

2 reviews
Roy Thomas, David Michelinie, ...

Marvel Comics, 2008

Iron Man
Any fan of Iron Man, espescially the classic stories, will enjoy this book. I highly recomend it. It is actually a collection of stories featuring the Deep-Sea Armor, Stealth Armor, etc... In my opinion the multi-part story featuring the Space Armor is worth the price of admission alone.

Becoming a Firefighter: The Complete Guide to Your Badge!

11 reviews
Bob Smith

Code 3 Publishing, 2003

Captain Bob has a definite insight into the hiring process!
Captain Bob has written a book that will help anybody that is serious about getting a firefighter job. I find it ironic that a person would want the easy "answers" to any oral board questions, as this is exactly the opposite of what his program is about. He arms a candidate with good information and lets them develop their own answers with "nuggets" from their life experiences. I have followed ...

Inferno! (The Way of the Tiger Series)

5 reviews
Mark Smith, Jamie Thomas

Berkley Pub Group (Mm), 1989

well, it actually does come to a conclusion...
I just wanted to make the comment that it DOES come to a conclusion of sorts, just not the one one would expect. Basically, the character takes on an impossible mission--going into the Rift, and pays the consequences, so basically any decision you make, you will end up dead (even at the end, apparantly, as you are trapped and about to die). I read this book years and years ago, and was trying ...

Openly Bob

29 reviews
Bob Smith

Harper Paperbacks, 1999

Laughing out loud in the privacy of your home.
No matter what, no matter when, no matter how often I read this book, I laugh every time. I've read each book from Bob Smith at least 5 times, and I am enlightened, humored and tickled every time I (re)read them. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes reading autobiographical humor, especially if you've ever thought your life was funny enough to publish.

Way to Go, Smith

16 reviews
Bob Smith

Harper Paperbacks, 2000

Loved it!
What makes a good author, in my opinion, is his or her ability to capture the human condition in such a way that it comes across as real. What makes a good comedian, again in my opinion, is to take slices of ordinary life and see the humor in them. Mr. Smith is clearly capable in both areas. While he's not the only person (let alone gay one) to see a relationship end, his ability to harness all ...

Basketball, Multiple Offense and Defense

11 reviews
Dean Smith, Bob Spear

Prentice Hall Trade, 1981

The Holy Grail
I coached a camp this past summer in which a few coaches were discussing this book and referred to it as "The Holy Grail" of basketball books. To any coach looking for new perspectives and strategies, I would strongly recommend this book. You may not be able to use everything, and some of the information is a bit dated, but it prompted a million ideas of my own, and helped me plan out some fresh ...

Talisman of Death

1 review
Jamie Thomson; Mark Smith; Bob Harvey

Puffin Books, 1984

A great adventure book
This book is a great example of the "Choose Your Own Adventure"-type books, although it is definitely targeted to a more mature reader. The illustrations are lavish and full, and the storyline is very engrossing. I spent countless hours with this book when I was younger, and it is a shame the series is no longer in print.

Storied Stadiums: Baseball's History Through Its Ballparks

13 reviews
Curt Smith

Da Capo Press, 2001

This book gets an undeserved bad rap
This book has been pummelled by reviewers who hate Curt Smith's writing style. Granted, sometimes he writes like someone in a mental hospital stitching phrases together in bursts. Other times he writes like your buddy telling stories in a bar. Because of the huge scope of content (ie. the entire history of baseball told via a tour of its ballparks), this clipped style works. At over 500 ...

Dr. Bob Smith - Alcoholics Anonymous Speaker CD, His Last Talk
Dr. Bob Smith

Public Domain, 1950

Description This CD contains Bill W. speaking at the 34th AA Anniversary in 1968. He talks extensively about the differences between his spiritual experience, which came suddenly, versus that of Dr. Bob, which came over the course of many years. Background The CD comes from the Don B library. Over the past 20 years, Don has collected one of the largest tape and CD libraries in the Western United States. The purpose of this library is to ...

Along the Pacific Crest Trail

12 reviews
Bart Smith, Daniel R. Smith, ...

Westcliffe Publishers, 1998

Gorgeous photos and a great story to boot
The photographs of the PCT by Bart Smith will take your breath away. I've section hiked long parts of the PCT and the sheer beauty of certain parts is etched in my mind forever. This book brings back a flood of memories and makes you feel as if you're back on the trail, enjoying all the stunning vistas, meadows and expanses of wildflowers. Though the photos are the backbone of the book, there is ...

C++Builder 5 Developer's Guide

23 reviews
Jarrod Hollingworth, Jamie Allsop, ...

Sams, 2000

DLL and COM chapters are great
This book is fantastic. You do not need any other book for Builder 6. I was having problems with DLL and COM programming, but this book stepped me right through it. It is easy to understand and has very good examples. The CD includes a copy of the developer's guide for Builder 5 so it is great for people making the transition from 5 to 6.

How to Make a Treadle Operated Wood-Turning Lathe: Workshop Equipment Manual Number 6 (Workshop Equipment, 6)

1 review
Bob Ingham, Paul Smith

Practical Action, 1986

Fine for what it is.
I bought this hoping it would describe traditional treadle lathes, but it is in fact a very clear and practical set of instructions for welding up a steel treadle lathe. The lathe would probably work just fine, and should be worth the effort. Intended for third world outreach programs or missionary efforts to enable people to have a lathe that doesn't require electricity. Like I said, entirely ...

search for books
appliances, basketball, firefighter, scholarships, wood-turning

Impressum / about us