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StrengthsFinder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup's Now, Discover Your Strengths 201 reviews
Tom Rath
Gallup Press, 2007
Great Tool! Highly Recommend...
We loved the concept behind this book (and its Christian companion, "Living Your Strengths"). Our church staff took the (included with book) online StengthsFinder assessment and all found it very accurate and helpful in providing insights on what drives our fellow co-workers. It brings to light strengths you may not have identified previously and validates them - empowering you to explore and ...
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The Book Thief 412 reviews
Markus Zusak
Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2007
Surprise
A group of ladies (all over 65) decided that even though we meet once a month, we needed at least once during the year to read and review a book. Book thief was suggested, but acknowledged that it was during a depressing time of history. I thought I would read the book and then get on to more pleasant reading. I was surprised at what an excellent book this was. I found the story, completely ...
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Nausicaa of the Valley 111 reviews
Hayao Miyazaki
Viz Communications, 1989
The Best Manga I've Read in YEARS!! Too good to pass up!
I've been a Miyaki fan for years! Of all of his movies and books, Nausicaa is definitely the best one! Miyaki creates a beautifully vivid world and characters that will you will most certainly NEVER forget! This is one manga series (and the movie as well) that I've never gotten tired of. Every anime fan should have Nausicaa in their collection! You won't regret it!!!
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slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations25 reviews
Nancy Duarte
O'Reilly Media, Inc., 2008
What an investment in my small business!
Where to start?
Overall, this is probably one of the best books I've purchased for my own skills growth. I give the occasional presentation and I'm just blown away now that I review my previous slideshows having this book's information in my head.
For me, just the information found in Chapter 7 (of 12) was worth the price of the book. Don't know what Triadic or Tetradic color sampling ...
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Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World243 reviews
Lisa Lillien
St. Martin's Griffin, 2008
LIFE CHANGING!!
This book changed my life!!! I think the recipies are fast, inventive and taste awesome! I have lost 30 pounds and I owe it to this book! I also love the section that lists the "safe" things to eat in different cuisine restaurants as well as gas stations, long car rides. It really helps keep me on track no matter where I go.
Another huge bonus for those of us on Weight Watchers is that ...
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Private Pilot Manual16 reviews
Jeppesen Sanderson, 1997
I used it, now my students do.
Yes, I know it's pricey. Think of it as an investment. Buy it. End of story.
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals453 reviews
Michael Pollan
Penguin, 2007
The price of modern agriculture: devastating to the environment and our health
Healing the Rift: Merging Science and Spirituality
As a scientist and biotechnology executive I was intimately involved in the food industry for over a decade and visited agricultural sites in over a dozen countries on four continents. I applaud Pollan's expose' of of modern agriculture's cost.
Michael Pollan exposes the high price we pay for industrialization of food production. The fact ...
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Easy Way to Stop Smoking450 reviews
Allen Carr
Arcturus Publishing Ltd, 2001
Very serious book,,,, 92%+ quitting smoking success rate...
Quitting smoking is a difficult problem for many. I grew up in a society where about 90 to 95 percent of males smoked. Starting from age 16, I smoked a pack a day, sometimes even more, going about maximum 4 packs a day. Last year it was when I gave serious consideration to my health and life. At 21 years of age, I decided to quit smoking. I read Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking, and it ...
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Rocket Boys (The Coalwood Series #1)536 reviews
Homer H. Hickam
Dell Publishing Company, 1900
Amazing True Story
Homer Hickam grew up in a rural isolated mountain town but went on to win the National Science Fair.
This book is his story and how he was successful.
I bought 24 copies of this book to inspire my advanced 6th grade Reading class. They loved the book. In our discussions they mentioned never giving up. Homer and his friends kept trying until they had success.
Thank you for sharing your ...
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Green Goes with Everything: Simple Steps to a Healthier Life and a Cleaner Planet5 reviews
Sloan Barnett
Atria, 2008
Finally Getting Green
Inspired by my best friend Zem of ecofabulous, I've been recycling for over a decade. I even bought a hybrid car two years ago but I've been really slow to go completely green. It wasn't until I read "Green Goes with Everything," that I was propelled to throw out all my toxic household products. This book lit a fire under me to get serious about the products I buy and what I surround myself with. ...
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All Together Dead (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 7)171 reviews
Charlaine Harris
Ace, 2008
What an action packed climatic ending
This book was jammed packed full of action and we learn some new things about the vampires (like about Pam's past, Eric's present feelings etc.
A good portion of the book takes place at the Vampire Summit and we are introduced to a whole new group of vampires, including the "royals" and get to see some old friends. We also learn more about the vampire politics and get to hear how the ...
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The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law22 reviews
Norm Goldstein
Basic Books, 2007
AP Stylebook Review
The 2008 AP Stylebook is a useful guide to any potential journalist. It is necessary to know the ins and outs of writing and nothing articulates it better than this book.
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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel (Oprah Book Club #62) 440 reviews
David Wroblewski
Ecco, 2008
Possibly the best book I've ever read...
I recently took this book on vacation with me after hearing it was an Oprah's pick. I don't get to read a lot but when I do, I expect the book to be excellent. This one exceeded my expectations. I absolutely devoured this book in just a few days, and was begging for more. I love the way the author writes, and the emotion in the story is unbelievable. I was mad at myself for reading it so ...
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association243 reviews
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association (APA), 2001
APA
This is a required textbook. It really is needed for anyone in college. I would also recommend getting the MLA publication.
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Elixir112 reviews
Gary Braver
Forge, 2000
Braver's New World
I'm the same age as the hero of the story (Chris Bacon) when he worked on producing the Elixir drug in the first half of the book. Despite his efforts and successful experiments, the drug has a terrible consequence. As I read this fast moving and thrilling story, I wondered if I would want to have Elixir available so I could live much longer than the lifespan nature has given me. Would the side ...
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Truman283 reviews
David McCullough
Simon & Schuster, 1992
Truman
The book is well researched and is interesting reading. It's amazing to see the same political arguements in 1934 as in 2008. They were using class warfare in 1934 same as now.
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The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems8 reviews
Van Jones
HarperOne, 2008
van-j: the blueprint
just got my copy this morning, and i can't put it down. this book provides one of the most important blueprints for creating economic development opportunities in urban centers and saving our dear planet.
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!2186 reviews
Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter
Business Plus, 2000
Rich in other ways too!
When I first purchased this book, it was for the simple purpose of trying to educate myself more on the concepts of how the millionaires create their success. While I was not disappointed in any way with the context, what surprised me was that many of the fundamentals written about how to attain prosperity are spiritually based. Robert has done a great job in explaining the "negative reality" ...
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Dan Poynter's Self-Publishing Manual, 16th Edition: How to Write, Print and Sell Your Own Book (Self ...244 reviews
Dan Poynter
Para Publishing, 2007
Self Publishing? You Need This Book
When I self-published my book, "Welcome Home: A Guide for Foster, Adoptive, and Treatment Foster Parents," I used Dan's book religiously. It's so worn out, I have to order a new copy for my forthcoming book [tenatively titled, 'Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment of Foster and Adopted Children, 2009]. I sold 5,000 copies, though two editions. Could I have done this without Dan's book? Perhaps, ...
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Sex & the Perfect Lover: Tao, Tantra & the Kama Sutra246 reviews
Mabel Iam
Llewellyn Publications, 2003
I'd give it six stars if I could.
M. Iam seriously addresses intimacy issues and provides a step-by-step deep relationship-nourishing format that begins with the art of exploring the pleasures of the Kama sutra from the vantage point of the couple's balanced physical, mental and emotional energy. In addition to initiating and maintaining the purely sensual aspects of love-making.
Everyone should read this book. I have read a ...
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Club Dead (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 3)143 reviews
Charlaine Harris
Ace Books, 2003
Gripping Story - I can't get enough of this series
I liked this almost as much as my favorite so far in this series, (book 4 - Dead to the World).
Sookie's boyfriend, Vampire Bill goes out of town on business and turns up missing. Sookie agrees to help find him and works with Eric (Bill's Vampire Boss) and several others, including a werewolf named Alcide.
Finding out the circumstances why Bill left in the first place (from Eric) leaves ...
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The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide305 reviews
Douglas Adams
Wings, 1996
In one word, great.
I am going to make this simple. I read an old paperback copy of the original "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". Having enjoyed reading the original, I found the "Ultimate" version in the discount section at Barnes and Noble. What a great buy for ten dollars.
Not all may like the series. For those that do, I highly recommend all additional books to the original. You will not be let down, as ...
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When Technology Fails (Revised & Expanded): A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the ...29 reviews
Matthew Stein
Chelsea Green Publishing, 2008
Preparing for "CHAOS" in the United States.
This manual guides one toward survival, when technology fails.....and it will, it's only a matter of time now. It has already begun. Most people cannot hunt, grow food, or recognize anything growing in the wild that would help them survive, if they needed to.
The United States is nearing full circle in it's ablility to sustain this government, it could have survived, but it won't. There ...
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Kauai Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Bike, Paddle, Surf (67 reviews
Diamond Valley Company, 2007
A USEFUL Guide Book!
Guess where my wife wants to take me on her summer vacation? Hint: she likes lush resorts with hiking opportunities.
I've been to the other islands of Hawaii several times, but never to Kauai. I don't need the usual 50 pages of cajoling to enjoy myself that most guidebooks feature, and in this era of goooogle, I certainly don't need out-of-date hotel listings. This is a book crammed with info ...
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