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The Girl of His Dreams (A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery) 18 reviews
Donna Leon
Atlantic Monthly Press, 2008
Another Winner for Donna Leon
Donna Leon, a long time resident of Venice, has created another winner in this series about Commissario Guido Brunetti, his delightful family and friends in the water-logged city of Venice, Italy. Donna Leon has the great talent of making her fictional characters such as Brunetti come to life..as a reader you are there with them; experiencing their daily life and trevails
in a way no other ...
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Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life ... 321 reviews
Brian L. Weiss
Fireside, 1988
A True Scientist Considers Reincarnation
This book makes me feel better about my own death and the death of all those I have loved. When highly educated people use the scientific method to explore parapsychology their findings deserve to be read and discussed. While reading this book theology and philosophy books may be studied concurrently and the fit is comfortable. Test the waters. You will feel at once refreshed and at home.
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His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage195 reviews
Willard F. Harley Jr.
Revell, 2001
Excellent book
Arrived on time and in perfect conditions. One of the best books I've ever read on the subject, and I've read quite a few! Dr. Harley's emotional needs theory is straightforward and clear, and every couple who wants to see their marriage improve dramatically should take a look at it.
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Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction 88 reviews
David Sheff
Houghton Mifflin Co, 2008
Fascinating and Well-written
This book really builds empathy and understanding for families drawn into this dreadful problem. I just finished acting in two consecutive plays that coincidentally dealt with addiction and recovery and this book just expanded what I learned from that experience. Most of this information I had heard or read before, but when it is delivered in such a personal way it becomes more meaningful. ...
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Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning290 reviews
Jonah Goldberg
Doubleday, 2008
The Little Hitler In Me
The title alone makes the book, which catches an impulse in the contemporary liberal spirit which is often ignored. Liberalism has always meant something opposite to fascism, but as liberalism has hardened it has indeed taken on some of the temptations of the totalitarians of the 20th century. I have known many liberals who talk about killing their enemies. There is a strong puritanical streak in ...
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Cinderella: The Love of a Daddy and His Princess 4 reviews
Steven Curtis Chapman
Thomas Nelson, 2008
This Will Bring Tears To Your Eyes
I was driving down the road a few days ago and heard the song "Cinderella" by Steven Curtis Chapman for the first time. I have been a fan of Steven Curtis Chapman for a long time. He has written and recorded several songs that grasp us and remind us of the importance of love and family. "I Will Be Here" has become one of the best wedding songs of all time.
I moved from Florida to Tennessee a ...
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Einstein: His Life and Universe189 reviews
Walter Isaacson
Simon & Schuster, 2008
Insightful and wonderfully written: a page-turner
Walter Isaacson writes history so that it reads like an excellent, exciting novel. This biography is a page-turner.
Moreover, the author writes with subtle humor and great insight.
Isaacson's research is accurate and extensive, which makes it even more amazing that the book does not have the format of a history textbook.
This biography of Albert Einstein is filled with stories of a ...
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His Dark Materials Trilogy (The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amber Spyglass)1061 reviews
Philip Pullman
Laurel Leaf, 2003
Great Series
Not only is this a very entertaining story - it also makes you think. It's a very deep investigation into the nature of reality, presented in a very easy-to-follow manner. Excellent!
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Fatness to Fitness: Former Fat Kid Reveals His Most Powerful Personal Strategies and Techniques to Help You ...5 reviews
Joey Atlas
Underdog Press, 2008
No BS...It's the Real Deal
Before I give my review of this book - I must first mention that I have had the pleasure of working with Joey for the past 6 years. Currently, I am one of his 'last few clients' that he trains in a one-on-one (he stopped taking on new clients a few years ago when his online presence skyrocketed).
I've read many books on health, fitness and nutrition. Most of them are very similar and most of ...
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His Favorite Wife: Trapped in Polygamy70 reviews
Susan Ray Schmidt
Kassidy Lane Publishing LLC, 2006
Riveting
I began this book while waiting for 'Escape' by Carolyn Jessop to become available at the library. I am so thankful for the hold on 'Escape', because 'His Favorite Wife' was hands down an incredibly well written, informative, and riveting read. Rarely do I read a book twice, but 'His Favorite Wife' will be one of them. Excellent job, Susan! I commend you for your perseverance and openness.
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Once Upon a Time in the North (David Fickling Books)14 reviews
Philip Pullman
Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2008
the ruby in the smoke by philip pullman
The Ruby in the Smoke by Philip Pullman is the pinnacle in young adult adventure. The pre-feminist protagonist, Sally Lockhart, is a realistic and compelling role model. The storytelling is tight and crisp, the subject matter manages to be sophisticated without pandering. Though it differs greatly from his most famous books (the Golden Compass trilogy), it is a wonderfully rendered yarn for ...
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The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: And Other Clinical Tales101 reviews
Oliver Sacks
Touchstone, 1998
Extremely Helpful
This book has helped me in so many ways to understand the human mind. I can't say enough about this book, except to tell people to buy it.
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How to Get Rich: One of the World's Greatest Entrepreneurs Shares His Secrets16 reviews
Felix Dennis
Portfolio Hardcover, 2008
An honest account from a person who has been there and done that
This book is different from all the other get rich books that I have read because it is written by an author who is truly rich (he's one of the richest men in Britain).
Felix Dennis is very honest about what he thinks are absolutely required to become rich, and it's not a walk in the park. It is HARD work. There ARE sacrifices to be made. Desire alone is not enough, you need COMPULSION if you ...
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The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name87 reviews
Sally Lloyd-Jones
ZonderKidz, 2007
The Promised Savior
A fantastic walk-through-the-Bible for young kids. Gives young kids a feel for the important events/stories in Biblical history starting at the beginning but most importantly each focuses on the coming need of the Savior instead of a story just being a story. Excellent way to show how it all ties in and explain what we need and why we need HIM!
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Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood50 reviews
Robert Lewis
Focus, 2007
Every dad should read this book.
Men are being emasculated today. Mainstream family media shows us to be idiots fumbling our way through life. Fathers are accepting passivity and surrendering our manhood in the process. This book is an excellent guide to help counter this and create an authentic relationship with our sons.
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Heartless: The True Story of Neil Entwistle and the Cold Blooded Murder of his Wife and Child (St. Martin's ... 4 reviews
Michele R. McPhee
St. Martin's True Crime, 2008
Great Book
Well I love this book!! Living in Massachusetts i saw this first hand so i could not wait for this book to arrive. Now that it did i can not put it down.
Great Job
Joe LiGotti
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Shattered Dreams: My Life as a Polygamist's Wife80 reviews
Irene Spencer
Center Street, 2007
The Story She Needs to Tell
The sad, sad life of a woman trapped in a polygamous marriage. Trapped because she is afraid to experience change even if it can only be for the better and trapped because if it were a monogamous marriage she would be able to love the weak man she married.
Reading the book, you know her life could only improve if Irene were to leave her life of poverty, of constant hunger and lack of clothing ...
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The Cricket in Times Square (Chester Cricket and His Friends)114 reviews
George Selden
Square Fish, 2008
Charming personified animal characters, good story.
My daughter loved the book, and we have given copies of it several times as birthday presents, to 7-9 year old friends. I bought this CD as a gift for my 7 y.o. nephew, who wanted Books on CD so could listen in the car. This is a quality children's story, which adults can enjoy too. A good adventure, without buying into a whole series and marketing machine! Boy and Mom love The Cricket in ...
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Franklin and Lucy: President Roosevelt, Mrs. Rutherfurd, and the Other Remarkable Women in His Life6 reviews
Joseph Persico
Random House, 2008
Excellent.
Other bibliophiles may recognize this situation: there comes a point in some books when you just have to accept the fact that you are not going to bed until you finish. I can count on my fingers the number of times that has happened to me. Obviously different books for different people but FDR, along with Churchill, are stellar examples of leaders to me and I enjoy learning more about them.
I ...
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Tickle His Pickle: Your Hands-On Guide to Penis Pleasing34 reviews
Sadie Allison
Tickle Kitty Press, 2004
Penis At Play ...
Even if you're sexually skillful, you can stand to learn more illustrative and explanatory things about penis-fun.
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