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100,000 + Baby Names: The Most Complete Baby Name Book: Including 300+ Fascinating Lists, The Latest Naming ...18 reviews

Meadowbrook Press, 2006

Many options
My 8-month pregnant friend and I spent an entire vacation combing this book for a name for her little one. There were some liberties taken with root names (Elizabeth, Liz, Lizzie, Liza) and the like to increase the count, but generally a good resource - the most comprehensive we found. Plus we loved the lists at the beginning of the book, where you could see popular names by decade, names of ... 		  
  







  
  
Gallop!: A Scanimation Picture Book (Scanimation Books)52 reviews
Rufus Butler Seder

Workman Publishing Company, 2007

Great Book
I have recently given this book to three parents of small children. Inevitably, both the children and the parents thought it was unbelievably cool. It was a learning experience, as it led to discussions about how the pictures were made to "move." It also held attention for a long time, as it was dynamic. Though children often go through books rather quickly (chewing, ripping, etc), the Gallop ... 		  
  







  
  
The Secret Lives of Men and Women: A PostSecret Book50 reviews
Frank Warren

William Morrow, 2007

enjoyed the insight
I enjoyed the range of emotions the pages and pictures brought out. It was interesting to see so many share without worry. It makes you know you aren't alone in some of your thoughts. Very unique and artistic. 		  
  







  
  
My Secret: A PostSecret Book (Postsecret)90 reviews
Frank Warren

William Morrow, 2006

A voyeristic journey into others lives!
I own several of the PostSecret books, along with the "Found" books, and they are adored by everyone who comes in contact with them. They lie on my coffee table just waiting to be picked up and read. Some of the postcards are so heart-wrenching that I cried, others are mischevious and down right CRUEL. I love the amount of time, hard work and effort that the people who send in these post cards do ... 		  
  







  
  
Who the Hell Is Pansy O'Hara?: The Fascinating Stories Behind 50 of the World's Best-Loved Books1 review
Jenny Bond, Chris Sheedy

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2008

A Lovely shower
There are many books about books. "Why Not Catch-21?" by Gary Dexter is one of them. Harold Bloom's "Novelists and Novels" is another. "Who the Hell is Pansy O'Hara?" is the latest book about books. It is different from the others not only in style, but also in content. Some will find it fascinating to have stories like Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" discussed in the same book ... 		  
  







  
  
The U.S. Constitution: And Fascinating Facts About It22 reviews
Terry L. Jordan

Oak Hill Publishing Company, 1999

What's a matter with you. Not having a knowledge of the US Constitution????
Get this. It's thorough. I read it many times over. It keeps things in perspective of where we should be as a nation. Sigh! Tom 		  
  







  
  
PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives242 reviews
Frank Warren

William Morrow, 2005

You can't resist picking this up
Finally, after having this on my wish list for forever, I finally bought it. This will be a great coffee table book. I loved the post card artwork and the layout of this book. This is more of an art book than a book meant for just revealing secrets. Don't let this deter you from reading it, though. While the words may be few, they can run the gammit of making you laugh out loud, to making ... 		  
  







  
  
Science Is...: A source book of fascinating facts, projects and activities6 reviews
Susan V. Bosak

Scholastic Canada, 2000

Leagues above most activity books
I am so glad to discover this book is still available. It's far more comprehensive and intelligent than so many other activity books. Laid out clearly, with activities in various realms of knowledge that offer numerous variations so a parent could conceivably use this one book throughout a child's school years. I can't imagine a child not discovering the joys of science (broadly defined) ... 		  
  







  
  
The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization404 reviews
Thomas L. Friedman

Anchor, 2000

The Lexus and the Olive Tree
This book provides a very good understanding of globilisation by integrating various issues and concepts with critical, illustrative and at times poignant examples. This helps appreciate what globilisation means currently and the historical summary helps explain how we got to where we are today. Consequently we are better able to forecast trends and determine meaningful business and social ... 		  
  







  
  
The Civil War: Strange & Fascinating Facts23 reviews
Burke Davis

Wings, 1988

A classic
This book is a must for Civil War buffs, presenting lots of odd facts about the War Between the States which one would probably not come across except in bits and pieces in other works. I never get tired of looking through this one. 		  
  







  
  
Life Before Life: A Scientific Investigation of Children's Memories of Previous Lives17 reviews
Jim Tucker

St. Martin's Press, 2005

Kudos, Dr. Tucker
This review is long overdue... One of the cases in Dr. Tucker's book involves members of my family. I was initially a bit leery about giving Dr. Tucker permission to use our story, even with the aliases. Unfortunately, I have learned from "sharing" that journalists often take liberties with the truth and that skeptics can muster a whole lot of cruel anger. I don't need convincing regarding ... 		  
  







  
  
The Story of Spain: The Dramatic History of Europe's Most Fascinating Country25 reviews
Mark R. Williams

Golden Era Books, 2004

A great introduction to Spain
While visiting Spain with my wife we bought this book in Seville. I enjoyed every part of it especially the end of each chapter which holds a list of the monuments relevant to the history of that chapter. I took it on a trip to Spain with my wife and it made the trip magical. This book reviews the history of Spain from the Romans to nowadays. In his witty account, the author goes on to reveal ... 		  
  







  
  
It Couldn't Just Happen: Fascinating Facts About God's World21 reviews
Lawrence O. Richards

Thomas Nelson, 1994

Excellent starter book on creation vs. evolution
Although this book is written on probably a junior high/high school level, as an adult who has never really tackled this subject, this is a great place to begin if you've wanted to explore the whole issue of creation vs. evolution. This book takes you through the evidence found in astrology, biology, geology and paleontology to show that the Theory of Evolution is just that - a theory. The ... 		  
  







  
  
One Thing You Can't Do In Heaven18 reviews
Mark Cahill

Biblical Disciples, 2000

Simply the best witnessing manual I have used
A youth pastor gave me this witnessing manual 5 years ago, along with a box of tracts from Livingwaters.com I had absolutely zero experience in street witnessing and it seemed like a terrifying, yet exciting thing to do. I read the book, and decided to try it out. I went to the flea market with a friend. We brought the tracts along, and just tried out the teachings outlined in this book. I ... 		  
  







  
  
The Genie in the Bottle: 67 All-New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life8 reviews
Dr. Joe Schwarcz

Holt Paperbacks, 2002

A brief but enjoyable walk through Chemistry
Here is a book for everyone who has a natural scientific curiosity - a well-written and entertaining look at the chemistry of everyday life. Dr. Schwarz has taken Chemistry, food and magic tricks and rolled them all together in order to create an entertaining read. To name just a few of the topics covered. While cooking peas- how can you make them more GREEN - and why does it work The ... 		  
  







  
  
That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles: 62 All-New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life4 reviews
Dr. Joe Schwarcz

Ecw Press, 2002

Excellent Essays on Everyday Science
I picked up this book on whim, having never heard Dr. Schwarcz's radio program or seen him on television. I spent the next few days completely engrossed in his lively tales on the chemistry involved in our daily lives. Discussed here is the science behind ice cream, aspartame, wheat, bagels, paprika, beer and yes, cookies. Schwarcz also chimes in on the controversies over dental fillings, ... 		  
  







  
  
Fascinating Womanhood167 reviews
Helen Andelin

Bantam, 2007

Inspired book
I am 28 years old and a mother of 3 children. I was raised to be very independent. If I wanted something done I had to do it myself. Even though on the outside I don't look rough.I am tall & slender, my attitude was rough. When I read this book there were some things that were REALLY hard for me to accept because of my attitude and I am not one just to go along with something.But I decided to ... 		  
  







  
  
They All Laughed... From Light Bulbs to Lasers: The Fascinating Stories Behind the Great Inventions That Have ...13 reviews
Ira Flatow

Harper Paperbacks, 1993

Great way to learn about the history of inventions
Great book - easy to read! Even 13 y.o. will enjoy it. It covers the history of most common inventions such as electricity, light bulb, submarine, fax, etc. If you think you already know it, think again. What you learned in school is not necessary the true, take for example Ben Franklin. You were told that he was the one who invented the electricity when he flew the kite and lightning struck it. ... 		  
  







  
  
Dead Men Do Tell Tales: The Strange and Fascinating Cases of a Forensic Anthropologist86 reviews
William R. Maples, Michael Browning

Main Street Books, 1995

Solid Storytelling
In addition to becoming one of the world's authorities in the field of forensic anthropology, William Maples was a solid storyteller. It seems rare that a scientific mind can produce a thoughtful, sensory written work, but Maples, with his co-author, did just that. Readers are treated to the inner workings of his mind - his work was not for the sqeemish - and his mind is a fascinating one. ... 		  
  







  
  
Of Parrots and People: The Sometimes Funny, Always Fascinating, and Often Catastrophic Collision of Two ...5 reviews
Mira Tweti

Viking Adult, 2008

Of Parrots and People
Having been involved with parrots for over 30 years and having now having my own Parrot rescue Sanctuary, I can say with conviction that this is one of the most amazing, well researched, delightful books I have ever read! The author covers alot of territory re: all aspects of captivity, abuse, behavior etc. it is a fascinating read and should be a keeper for all involved with parrots in any way ... 		  
  







  




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