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The Space Between Us: A Novel (P.S.) 86 reviews
Thrity Umrigar
Harper Perennial, 2007
Mumbai
This was the first book I read by Thrity Umrigar. Although I have been there on multiple occasions, it gave me insight into the life in Mumbai. It is a very easy and quick read. There are two more books by this author that I have read and enjoyed each one.
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Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives244 reviews
Michael Newton
Llewellyn Publications, 2002
Life Between Lives
This is the first of three books that Michael Newton Ph.D. has written on this subject of our souls and the spirit world in which we all reside. It is one of the most accurate writings on this subject. This book, Journey of Souls, and the companion to it; "Destiny of Souls" is an eye opening collection of client dialog and author analogy that will satify your metaphysical thirst for the true ...
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How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines 53 reviews
Thomas C. Foster
Harper Paperbacks, 2003
great book for students
This is a lively, friendly, entertaining book that is great for students. It discusses how to read, to to really read literature. But as a practiced reader I found that it didn't teach me much, though it would be great for a freshman or sophmore.
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The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: The Ultimate Guide to Conception, Birth, and Everything In Between (U.S. ...167 reviews
Ann Douglas
Wiley, 2002
It really is the mother of all pregrancy books
After reading several other pregnancy books, although reading over the same topics, Ann Douglas provides more helpful information. Her writing style is easy to read, funny at times and not biased. You feel as if you are listening to a friend sometimes. This book covers everything from preconception to delivery. This book provides excellent questions for interviewing doctors/midwives. She provides ...
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Buying In: The Secret Dialogue Between What We Buy and Who We Are 7 reviews
Rob Walker
Random House, 2008
Energy Drink Kitesurfing
I second what Po Bronson says about "Buying In." This book is much more than a simple, cocktail party business book -- it's an attentive, subtle and entertaining meditation that not only uncovers the latest trends in buying, selling and marketing but also pushes us to consider larger questions beyond these subjects. Personally, since finishing the book, I've taken a harder look at my purchases ...
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Plum Lovin' (A Between-the-Numbers Novel) 253 reviews
Janet Evanovich
St. Martin's Press, 2007
Plum Loving
This is a between books, novel. It may not be absolutely necessary to read this to complete the Stephanie Plum series, but it does give us insights into Stephanie's character as well as a deeper insight into other characters who are regulars in the series. It is a "stand alone" book, but I would recommend that it be read in the order in which it was witten.
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Sex God: Exploring the Endless Connections between Sexuality and Spirituality88 reviews
Rob Bell
Zondervan, 2007
More Than I Thought
I may not be the most qualified reviewer of Rob Bell's new work "Sex God" provided the fact that I have only read the first half of the book. Moreover, I have limited exposure to Rob himself. While I have watched a couple of his NOOMA videos I have not read his first wrok, "Velvit Elvis." Nonetheless, this book is certainly captivating.
From the on-set Bell demonstrates a command of his chosen ...
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Plum Lucky (A Between-the-Numbers Novel)122 reviews
Janet Evanovich
St. Martin's Press, 2008
Janet Evanovich has done it again
I love the Stephanie plum series, even the "between the numbers" books. Evanovich just keeps it going. I would love it if she kept it going on forever!!! A definite must read.
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To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings18 reviews
John O'Donohue
Doubleday, 2008
A Blessing of a book
John O'Donahue's last book is a blessing indeed with inspirational blessings for all occasions.In the last week, I've read his blessings at birthdays,friendship gatherings and a memorial service. Deeply appreciated by all.
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The Places In Between140 reviews
Rory Stewart
Harvest Books, 2006
Rory, Babur and Babur
I understand and concur to a qualified extent with some of the less than glowing reviews here. Yes, the prose is sparse. Yes, our author doesn't seem to talk very much about himself. Yes, Tom Bissell's review in the NYT is ridiculously encomiastic...."a novelist's sense of character"...??? I wonder what particular novelist Mr. Bissell had in mind. But to counter these criticisms, I would ...
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Rivals: How the Power Struggle Between China, India and Japan Will Shape Our Next Decade5 reviews
Bill Emmott
Harcourt, 2008
Strategic primer on Asian diplomacy
Bill Emmott's thesis is, as the title makes plain, that Asia's three great powers are competing against each other rather than conspiring against the West. He shows this by always returning to the national interests that drive each country's progress and by explaining how shared interests can quickly turn into conflicting and competing ones.
The book is divided into nine chapters. Chapters one ...
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The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914120 reviews
David McCullough
Simon & Schuster, 1978
Book Purchase
Seller described the used book that I received perfectly. Shipment was expedited. All aspects of the purchase were excellent, just as the seller promised. Thank you
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The Secret Between Us40 reviews
Barbara Delinsky
Doubleday, 2008
Thoughts on Book
This is the first book I have read by Barbara Delinsky and I must say that I am very impressed. This is a great book that has kept my interest. I have already ordered another book by her and can't wait to start reading it. I would highly recommend this author.
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Destiny of Souls: New Case Studies of Life Between Lives80 reviews
Michael Newton
Llewellyn Publications, 2000
I loved this book too
This is sort of part two of 2 books. You don't have to believe everything you read for a book to offer you something of value. This book is very stimulating and can get you to think twice about many things you do in life and how you view what others do. Like what is really most important in life and in all your relationships with people. And that is the value of reading it [Not trying to prove ...
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America Between the Wars: From 11/9 to 9/113 reviews
Derek Chollet, James Goldgeier
PublicAffairs, 2008
Must Read for Foreign Policy
This is the first and so far only book that has taken a critical look at what happened from 1989 to 2001. The substance of the book is a perfect starting point for the ongoing foreign policy debates between the left and the right.
This is a must read for any who are concerned or interested in the foreign policy of this country. Past is prologue.
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Good Guys and Bad Guys: Behind the Scenes with the Saints and Scoundrels of American Business (and Everything ...5 reviews
Joe Nocera
Portfolio Hardcover, 2008
An Abundance of Eloquent Insights
Great journalists are renowned for "getting the story" and then telling it well because they are gifted raconteurs whose keen analytical minds focus on who and what are most interesting as well as most significant. They suggest implications that help their readers (and viewers) to gain a greater understanding of what the "story" means. In recent years, my favorite journalists include Ken Auletta, ...
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Between Parent and Child: The Bestselling Classic That Revolutionized Parent-Child Communication27 reviews
Dr. Haim G Ginott
Three Rivers Press, 2003
Best Parenting Book I've Read
I have never felt strongly enough about a product to rate it or recommend it online, but this is hands-down the best parenting book I have read (and there have been many) Every parent (or caregiver) can benefit from reading and re-reading this book.
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The Adams-Jefferson Letters: The Complete Correspondence Between Thomas Jefferson and Abigail and John Adams19 reviews
John Adams
The University of North Carolina Press, 1988
Throw Away the Text Books
Throw Away the texbooks. As others have said this is our Real History and Heritage. There is more to be found here on Ethics and Intergrity than in any of the pogressively vaporous decriptions of these men and their times. Imagine the chief architects of the Great Experiment in Representstve Democracy. Adversaries at the Constitutional Congress; ememies over the the transition from Adam's ...
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Bobby and J. Edgar: The Historic Face-Off Between the Kennedys and J. Edgar Hoover That Transformed America10 reviews
Burton Hersh
Basic Books, 2007
Connecting more dots from troubled era
It's a well-written, well-sourced book detailing disturbing relationships, among them:
* The mob and the Mormons in Las Vegas
* The rum-running "founding father" Joseph Kennedy and his intertwined business interests with the criminal element
* The at-times destructive relationship of the brothers Kennedy to one another.
Mr. Hersh's account is high on credibility and readability. However, this ...
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That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Between27 reviews
Victoria Beckham
Harper Paperbacks, 2007
Very cute! Very girly!
This was a very cute book.. I liked it a lot. I'm a totally girly-girl and share a lot of the same opinions as Victoria Beckham! I just wish I shared her hubby! hahahaha!
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