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The Six Wives of Henry VIII 174 reviews
Alison Weir
Grove Press, 1991
Fantastic reading!
Was wonderful reading!! I enjoy almost everything about the Tudors. This was one of the most comprhensive readings on them that I have ever seen. Gave lots of tidbits not known before. Very heavy paperback but had it entirely read in about 2 1/2 weeks.
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The Unofficial Guide Walt Disney World 2010 (Unofficial Guides) 37 reviews
Bob Sehlinger
Wiley, 2009
Another Outstanding Job
Once again the Unofficial Guide comes through as the top Disney World Guide out there. The tips and research done by this team of Disney experts is second to none. The greatest part of this book is the section on touring plans. The research from the book as well as the accompanying website is sure to make your trip to Disney World the best possible experience. A few years ago my wife and I ...
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Rick Steves' Great Britain 2010 with map1 review
Rick Steves
Avalon Travel Publishing, 2009
For Great Travel in Great Britian, Get Rick Steves
I had such a fun and fluid trip with Rick Steves' Great Britian 2008 that I rushed out and bought the 2010 edition to start day dreaming/planning my next trip back. It was my first time in Europe and I went alone for a month with nothing but the guide book and I had a blast! Thanks to the guide book it was totally hassle free. I got good deals on negotiating train tickets and bed and breakfast ...
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Twelve Kingdoms, The - Hardcover Edition Volume 4: Skies of Dawn9 reviews
Fuyumi Ono
TokyoPop, 2010
Great book!
This is a great book if you've been watching the anime. The book is much more in depth and finishes up a lot of loose ends in the anime. If you liked the anime, you'll love the book.
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The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, Book 1 (The Inheritance Trilogy)10 reviews
N.K. Jemisin
Orbit, 2010
Terrific First Novel of an Exciting New Series
I won't go into as much plot detail as others have but I will say that I truly loved this book and found it interesting and enthralling. I was surprised at the end, and felt it was very satisfying. Characters, with the exception of one were multi-dimensional and interesting. And it is a very interesting fantasy world, one we will apparently see much more of in the next volume which I am highly ...
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Lord Sunday (The Keys To The Kingdom)
Garth Nix
Scholastic Press, 2010
Seven days. Seven keys. Seven virtues. Seven sins. In this thrilling conclusion to Garth Nix's Keys to the Kingdom series, Arthur Penhaligon must complete his quest to save the Kingdom he is heir to...and Arthur's world.
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Kingdom Keepers III: Disney in Shadow
Ridley Pearson
Hyperion Book CH, 2010
When Disney Imagineers installed hologram guides for the Magic Kingdom, using teenage models they had no idea the technology might backfire. But backfire it did: some nights when the kids go to sleep, they wake up in one of the Disney parks as a hologram. With the adventures set forth in the first books now behind them, Kingdom Keepers 3: Disney In Shadow follows the five teens, Finn, Philby, Willa, Charlene, and Maybeck as they search to ...
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Churchill31 reviews
Paul Johnson
Viking Adult, 2009
Brilliant!
This is one of the very best biographies I have ever read. It's got just the right amount of detail, moves briskly, and is incredibly well written. The author brings his personal knowledge of Churchill in with a light hand, and doesn't shy away from advocating why he believes Churchill saved Europe and possibly the world. I loved the Epilog, with the examination of why and how Churchill was such ...
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The Last Kingdom (The Saxon Chronicles Series #1)133 reviews
Bernard Cornwell
HarperCollins, 2006
Another Cornwell masterclass
I went to quite a good English school but it occurs to me that I have probably learnt more about British history via the pen of Bernard Cornwell then through any other source. Obviously more well known for the Sharpe series set in the Napoleonic Wars, Cornwall has also written about Agincourt, the Hundred Years War and Arthurian times.
The Last Kingdom is the first of his series set in Saxon ...
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The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood ... 28 reviews
Susan Veness
Adams Media, 2009
Hidden Disney and Amazon Magic
It took a couple of weeks for my book, "The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World" to arrive, but when it did, I was delighted. The book was in perfect condition...probably never opened, as it didn't even have that telltale crease on the edge of the cover. Thank You Amazon; you helped to make my Disney Vacation that much more pleasurable!
-judy-
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City of God (Penguin Classics)44 reviews
Augustine of Hippo
Penguin Classics, 2004
A Revelation
I've done considerable reading in what would be classed as "Great Christian Literature" but thought Augustine would turn out to be boring. Absolutely Not Boring. He's funny, razor sharp, and has allegorical insights which are wonderful. His analyses of the progress of the City of God and the City of Earth are splendid...how come churches don't talk about this stuff? For instance... did you know ...
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A Tapestry of Spells (The Nine Kingdoms, Book 4)7 reviews
Lynn Kurland
Berkley Trade, 2010
magic, adventure, romance, mystery
I know what I like. I want to have fun while I am reading a book. I want to feel pleasure. I really want to enjoy myself. I want to stop and say, "I like this". Well I did all of these things with this book, just as I did with the first 3 in the Nine Kingdoms series. I like magic, adventure, romance and mystery. This book has it all, without sending the leading characters into too much ...
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A Kingdom of Dreams255 reviews
Judith McNaught
Pocket, 1991
Loved it
This is another great book! I couldn't put it down. One of favorites of all time! The story line is well written and the characters come to life! Judith McNaught is a fabulous writer!!!
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Superior Saturday (The Keys To The Kingdom)31 reviews
Garth Nix
Scholastic Paperbacks, 2010
Another success
I have enjoyed essentially everything Garth Nix has written and I can say he didn't let down my high hopes for this book. It is a great continuation of the Keys to the Kingdom series and I can honestly say I am eagerly awaiting the next in the series. I strongly advise those who like a little fantasy to try out this series starting Mister Monday. You'll get hooked.
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Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics56 reviews
William Lane Craig
Crossway Books, 2008
This Book Changed My Life
Not too long ago, I went through a period of serious soul-searching. Something in me told me that God was truth, but I didn't have strong answers to many of the tough questions that troubled me. I had heard atheists make seemingly-good arguments against the existence of God or the truth of Christianity. I had also heard Christians make seemingly-good points, but in my ignorance I struggled to ...
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After the Fall: Opportunities and Strategies for Real Estate Investing in the Coming Decade10 reviews
Steve Bergsman
Wiley, 2009
Bergsman's Book Rises from the Ashes
Bergsman has an uncanny ability in analyzing the commercial real estate sectors that may rise from the ashes in his book, After The Fall. The book is timely, extremely well-researched and written, and aids readers in discerning what looks to be up vs. down amidst the market chaos. It's a great read and very insightful.
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The Kingdom of Fantasy (Geronimo Stilton)5 reviews
Geronimo Stilton
Scholastic Inc., 2009
Áwesome for Geronimo Fans New and Old
As I live in Australia I received this a few weeks ago so have had time to savour it with my kids (ages 5 and 9). In short...its a fantastic book!
The book stands out becasue it is larger than the normal Geronimo Stilton books, with a hardcover and stitched binding. I have friends who had never heard of Geronimo Stilton and were drawn to the book's cover and format (regardless of their age).
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When Heaven Invades Earth72 reviews
Bill Johnson
Destiny Image Publishers, 2005
Outstanding!
This book will blow you away with a better understanding on how to walk in the power of God every day of your life. Bill Johnson is a great writer, and this book really seems to shine through with nuggets of wisdom from his walk with the Lord. It is very encouraging and really makes you want to pray for God's will "to be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10)", and then have the faith ...
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The Tangible Kingdom: Creating Incarnational Community (Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series)29 reviews
Hugh Halter, Matt Smay
Jossey-Bass, 2008
With someone who has gone before...
Hugh Halter helps the reader who is trying to navigate new territory and blessed to find a guide. When you have read X and read Y and may even have left traditional systems, like myself, Halter is a real help. This is the beginning of a wave of practitioner books because in the next 10 years this kind of ministry will be mainstream. The book is well presented and helpful. Its illustrations, which ...
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The Children of Henry VIII82 reviews
Alison Weir
Ballantine Books, 1997
Excellent buy on hardback
Perfect copy as promised; excellent communication and fast shipment. I wouldn't hesitate to buy again; couldn't be happier.
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