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58 reviews
Richard Paul Evans

Simon & Schuster, 2006

The Real Story
The irony of fictional writing is that it works best when it comes from a real place. According to author Richard Paul Evans, the background story of his novel "Finding Noel," is drawn from the real-life story of Celeste Edmunds, a woman with whom he used to work. As with his previous books, this is a personal work for Evans; he uses family names, origins, religion, illness and little ...

Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's

156 reviews
John Elder Robison

Three Rivers Press, 2008

Entertaining and positive
As many other reviewers have said, this is a good read and an entertaining picture of what it's like to see the world through the author's eyes. But he also makes some very important points about Asperger's, namely: 1. Aspies are socially inept because they lack innate abilities that we take for granted: how to pick up on behavioral cues, empathy, etc. 2. They're not sociopaths; ...

In the Blink of an Eye Revised 2nd Edition

40 reviews
Walter Murch

Silman-James Press, 2001

Excellent service and price
The book arrived quickly, in great condition, was a great read and at a good price. Would definitely buy from them again.

The Devil's Eye: An Alex Benedict Novel

1 review
Jack McDevitt

Ace Hardcover, 2008

excellent futuristic science fiction
In the far future, famous horror writer Vicki Greene leaves a message of despair with antiquities dealer Alex Benedict. Soon after dispatching her note, Vicki has her memory expunged. Alex and his pilot companion Chase Kolpath follow a series of clues that take them 36 light years away to the rimway of the galaxy. Apparently Vicki was conducting research there for her next novel. Something ...

Their Eyes Were Watching God

405 reviews
Zora Neale Hurston

Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2006

Southern Florida in the early 20th century and one black woman's story
This 1937 novel has become a classic of its time. It is a mere 184 pages long, but the edition of the book I read is packed by commentary. I skipped this commentary because I wasn't particularly interested in literary or social analysis. I just wanted to experience the book for itself and the story it told. Reading it this way, I actually "felt" the book in the way the author intended. And, ...

Death Perception (Psychic Eye Mysteries, Book 6)

19 reviews
Victoria Laurie

Signet, 2008

the best one by far
This was the best Physic Eye one so far. The scenes in Las Vegas and the zany problems that happen are amusing and fun. I love Abby's sister Cat and she meets up with some new friends along the way. This story was well written and entertaining. Abby seems to have "grown" as a character and does not have some of the petty personality quirks she had in the past. I loved the Prince/Elvis/costume ...

Bone Volume 3: Eyes of the Storm

15 reviews
Jeff Smith

GRAPHIX, 2006

Bone, Books 1 through 4
These books are fantastic! I have two 7yr old boys that cry if I don't read this book to them at night. Parents: Imagine using, I won't read to you tonight if you don't stop right now, and it works...that's how good this series is. At first I thought the book might be a little too scary for them but they were hooked and it wasn't until book 4 that I had to consider sensoring some of the ...

The Bluest Eye (Oprah's Book Club)

501 reviews
Toni Morrison

Plume, 2000

Gripping, Haunting
I literally could not stop reading, once I started. In The Bluest Eye, Toni Morrison tells the story of the Breedloves, a hard-luck Black family whose existence is defined by its members' conviction that they cannot be loved as they are. Little Pecola Breedlove longs to be loved. She decides that if she only had blue eyes, everything else would fall into place. I learned a great deal ...

The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos

43 reviews
Michael Freeman

Focal Press, 2007

superbly written and photos illustrate points made
At once, The Photographer's Eye, grips you, beckons one to get your camera, and use your eyes differently, to take in what's there and not, and know when to do what. Michael Freeman is a master tutor, communicator. This large sized book from Focal Press, a company that truly values it's readers and authors with high quality binding, paper, and print, has another winner with this book, that ...

The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World

164 reviews
Michael Pollan

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2002

The best
In style and substance this is one of the best books I've read in recent years, as well as one of the most enjoyable. It also broadened my perspective in several areas. I highly recommend.

The Wills Eye Manual: Office and Emergency Room Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Disease (Rhee, The Wills Eye ...

4 reviews

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008

Must Have for All Optometrists!!
Already the standard for reference in most Optometric offices, this new edition of the Wills Eye Manual is not only eye appealing but practical for quick in-office help. With a nice collection of pictures, quality glossy paper, and clean arrangement, it has become even easier to find what you are looking for as well as please the senses simultaneously. This new edition comes with updated ...

Relearning to See: Improve Your Eyesight -- Naturally!

36 reviews
Thomas R. Quackenbush

North Atlantic Books, 2000

The world never looked so good
When I bought this book in November 2007, my right eye was 20/100, and my left eye was 20/50. Both had additional corrections for astigmatism. I also had double vision, requiring a 2D prism (1D in each lens). In January 2008, I passed the drivers' exam with 20/40 on the right and 20/50 on the left. Three months later, I reached 20/20 on the right and 20/30 on the left, with no double vision. If ...

Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye (Psychic Eye Mysteries, Book 1)

70 reviews
Victoria Laurie

Signet, 2004

Great start to a new series!
Likes: Abby is a very likeable main character and she's easy to relate to. I liked that Victoria Laurie explains what it feels like to receive psychic messages and how the intuition works. 'Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye' is one of the best books that I've read in a while. It was fast-paced, easy to get through and it held my interest throughout the entire book. This book is an excellent start to the ...

Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels

12 reviews
Kenneth E. Bailey

IVP Academic, 2008

Absolutely outstanding
I've been teaching in depth for over 20 years and this book brought new insights. This study is detailed and from credible, documented sources. Mr. Bailey brings a fresh look at material that until recently seemed pretty familiar. This book is worth your time.

Instant Self-Hypnosis: How to Hypnotize Yourself with Your Eyes Open

63 reviews
Forbes Robbins Blair

Sourcebooks, Inc., 2004

Powerful Approach to Hypnosis
Admittedly, I bought this book at a discount store. As the book is written well, I finished reading it in less than two days and started using the hypnotic scripts at once. I was a little timid going in because I wasn't sure what to expect. My first experience was positive. I actually felt lightly hypnotized. After three days, I already sense a subtle change in my own sense of confidence and ...

The Eye of the I: From Which Nothing Is Hidden

41 reviews
Dr. David R. Hawkins M.D. Ph.D.

Veritas Publishing, 2001

A truly remarkable book
After reading "Power vs. Force," I immediately started reading Hawkins's "The Eye of the I." It was just as amazing as the former book, and really took me deep into numerous areas of intellectuall, philosophical, and spiritual study. The study of the nature of consciousness is indeed intriguing, and by reading this book you will be exposed to many profound ideas and new ways to think about ...

The Photographer's Eye

10 reviews
John Szarkowski

The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 2007

A good overview of B&W photography
I like collections of photos by many different artists, and this book has a good number of diverse pre-1970 photos to browse. There is a minimum of text and that is fine with me. The book's main contribution is that it suggests a means of systematizing photography, by frame, subject, time, details and other aspects, and as such provides a compelling jumping off point from which the aspiring ...

Leven Thumps and the Eyes of the Want (Leven Thumps)

18 reviews
Obert Skye

Aladdin, 2008

From J. Kaye's Book Blog
LEVEN THUMPS AND THE EYES OF THE WANT was a phenomenal book. From the beginning to the end it was non-stop reading. This is a thrilling book with spots of humor and suspense scattered throughout the book. A great book deserves a great rating.

What Great Teachers Do Differently: Fourteen Things That Matter Most

25 reviews
Todd Whitaker

Eye on Education,, 2003

What Great Teachers Do Differently: Fourteen Things that Matter Most
What a fabulous book to use as a book study with teachers of all levels and experiences! It is a quick-read with ideas that can be implemented as soon as the chapter is done being read. The book lends itself to deep, thought-provoking conversation between staff members whether you are a first year teacher or a "well-seasoned" teacher. Teachers don't want to put the book down once they start ...

The Eye is Quicker: Film Editing: Making A Good Film Better

15 reviews
Richard D. Pepperman

Michael Wiese Productions, 2004

Maybe the best...
Many books are written on filmmaking, yet far too few are written by those who can bridge the gap between theory and application. In this book, you get both. Anyone who does not appreciate the INVALUABLE education that this book is, simply does not have enough experience with editing to understand the value of the insight. As a professional filmmaker, I nearly butchered my first feature, ...

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