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Annie Leibovitz at Work 17 reviews
Annie Leibovitz
Random House, 2008
Great insight
If you're trying to find a book to learn photographic technique move on! Nothing to see here. If however you want an insight into the work of a great photographer this is a great autobiography.
Easy, relaxed reading, with very little technical stuff. Still very inspirational.
Shares much of the text with Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens but the book is more focused on the work (as the ...
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sTORI Telling328 reviews
Tori Spelling
Simon Spotlight, 2008
stori telling
AFTER WATCHING HER REALITY SHOW ON TV I WANTED TO READ THE BOOK BECAUSE SHE SOUNDED LIKE AN INTERESTING PERSON WHO HAD BEEN MISUNDERSTOOD. THIS BOOK MAKES YOU REALIZE THAT MONEY CAN'T ALWAYS BUY HAPPINESS. I ENJOYED THIS BOOK-IT WAS AMAZING HOW MANY WRONG TURNS YOU CAN MAKE IN YOUR LIFE AND STILL END UP HAPPY
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The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You are to Where You Want to be 286 reviews
Jack Canfield
Element Books, 2005
A fantastic book in these hard times!
Our 25-year-old daughter, who just graduated from college in Dec, got this book from her grandmother. She has been reading it cover-to-cover and loves it. Even her friends are borrowing it from her. As a recent December graduate in these hard economic times -- it has been a real boost to her. Very motivational and inspiring! I hear excerpts from it from her daily!
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Japanese Edition5434 reviews
J.K. Rowling, 2000
Super!
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" Apparently, I am the 5434th person to leave a review. I will try to keep it short.
I am a retired older person and, ten years ago, I bought a copy of the previous edition for myself and my wife and a second copy for my, then, eight-year-old step granddaughter and her eleven-year-old brother. We, each, enjoyed the story tremendously. We have followed ...
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules121 reviews
Jeff Kinney
Amulet Books, 2008
Rodrick sucks!
This is the second book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Our "hero" Gregory Heffley, is a year older, but no wiser or more mature. The diary format continues, although Greg would prefer the term "journal". A lot of really funny things happen in this book. If you're a kid, or just a kid at heart, you should really enjoy this book.
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Effective Java Programming Language Guide120 reviews
Pearson Education (USA), 2007
Great Guide
I am only about half way through this book and already have learned numerous things about the design of Java as a language and about proper usage of said language. This book is going to be a staple in my programming library and a book recommended to anyone I know working with Java. I am also looking forward to the second edition which is slated to be released in May sometime.
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Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006170 reviews
Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, ...
Scribner, 2006
Joy of Cooking, 75th anniversary
I've had three or four Joys of Cooking before this one, all were stained,
written on, dogeared before I bought another one. I have bought many for gifts.
I really like this edition best of all--- why? Because of the index.
Cookbooks have always been notoriuosly difficult to index, according to my niece, the indexer.
In fact I enjoy reading the index, actually.
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Car Talk5 reviews
Tom Magliozzi, Ray Magliozzi
Dell, 1991
This book should be given out along with driver's licenses
I wish I had this book ten years ago. The best $10 you can spend on your car. You should have this book if you have a new car, if you only drive your parents' car, if you have never owned a car and are about to buy one, or like me, if your car has been trouble-free and is now starting to act up. It's useful, it makes complete sense, and is very funny too. I plowed through it in about two ...
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The Complete Far Side 1980-1994 (2 vol set)226 reviews
Gary Larson, Steve Martin
Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2003
The Far Side
At last the complete Far Side collection is contained in one set. Every cartoon drawn by Gary Larson is included herein. Far Side fans will revel in the fact that they no longer have to pour through old microfilm versions of local newspapers at libraries to find all the off the wall, bizarre humor of cxavemen in outhouses, or bears, cows, sheep all behaving like nerdy humans, or any of the ...
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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking 981 reviews
Malcolm Gladwell
Back Bay Books, 2007
great book!
I'm not quite done with the book but it is so interesting! I really like it and will probably read Gladwell's newest book, Outliers, as well. If you are interesting in marketing or communication this is a really great book to read. Highly recommend!
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The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America23 reviews
William J. Bennett, John Cribb
Thomas Nelson, 2008
Historical Treasure
The American Patriot's Almanac is a beautiful testimony to the history of the United States.
In school, history was boring and tedious. Not with this book. It would make a great history book for students and adults alike. It is filled with historical stories and they are linked to the each day of the year. It can be an additional devotional to your library.
An American History Parade of ...
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The Dangerous Book for Boys640 reviews
Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden
Collins, 2007
Very Good Book For Pre-Teen Boys! Highly Recommended!
We gave "The Dangerous Book for Boys" to my son (11) last year because he had friends who were reading it. It was one of the few reasonable things on his Christmas list and it seemed like a good gift for our academically minded boy who spends more time inside than outside. This was a huge hit! Not only did he love reading it, but I also really enjoyed most of the chapters as well.
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Wolves at the Gate (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, Volume 3)11 reviews
Drew Goddard, Joss Whedon, ...
Dark Horse Comics, 2008
Love love love it!
I was about to give up on Season Eight being somewhat disappointed by "No Return for You" but this issue redeems the season and I'm excited to see what the fourth volume has in store.
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The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law25 reviews
Norm Goldstein
Basic Books, 2007
Good reference aid for a community newspaper
I work as a columnist and newspaper staff writer. The book helps our weekly community newspaper maintain consistency and a professional appearance. We are a tabloid paper serving a bi-county area in central Kentucky. I would highly recommend this for any person who writes for a newspaper, or any student of journalism. There are a lot of books out there on newpapers, but this is probably the gold ...
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Cross Country (Alex Cross Novels) 99 reviews
James Patterson
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
Enjoyed the book
Alex in Africa chasing a killer was a bit over the top...but still a good read.
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One Child171 reviews
Torey L. Hayden
Topeka Bindery, 1999
Fascinating Narrative
This amazing true story is about a violent 6-year old. You will be amazed by the details of how her teacher--Torey Hayden--reaches out to this child with special needs. This book is a must for teachers and parents.
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Remember Me136 reviews
Christopher Pike
Topeka Bindery, 2002
No "The Last Vampire", but still amazing!
First let me say that this book, in my opinion, is a 4 1/2 stars. This is by no means Christopher Pike's best book, which would be "The Last Vampire", no doubt.
Christopher Pike has an incredible talent and precision for details. I love the way he can make the smallest of detail into a major part of the plot, an excellent technique... especially in a murder mystery.
This book had everything in ...
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Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul (Chicken Soup for the Soul)474 reviews
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, ...
HCI Teens, 1997
My daugher loves this book
My daughter started reading this book at age 12, and has had it for 2 years. She still loves to go back and read selections of love, hope, courage. Give your teenager something worth reading! :)
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SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea115 reviews
John Lofty Wiseman
Collins, 2004
An essential for outdoor enthusiasts
This book was excellent at highlighting the need for good preparation and being forearmed with knowledge. Its a great collection of knowledge and experience that applies across most situations and locations.
The format makes for easy reading and reference and the diagrams are easy to follow. It covers all the essentials of navigation, food and water (even sources of salt), game trapping and ...
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Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations85 reviews
Alex Harris, Brett Harris
Multnomah Books, 2008
Great book-lots to think about
Book provides good insight into some successful teens and how greater responsibility/higher expectations brings out their best. Highly recommend for teenages and those who work with them.
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The Return of Depression Economics and the Crisis of 200810 reviews
Paul Krugman
W. W. Norton, 2008
Eye-opener
Although the title makes the book sound dismal, Krugman's book is actually an enjoyable read. The author goes out of his way to avoid a dry, stuffy tone. Instead, he tells simple stories, like the one about the baby co-op in Washington, which he uses repeatedly throughout the book to explain progressively more complex ideas.
For me, the biggest eye-opener offered by this book is Krugman's ...
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The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead374 reviews
Max Brooks
Three Rivers Press, 2003
It truly freaked me out.
This was honestly one of the scariest, funny survival I have ever read.When I read or watch something I truly imagine myself in that persons situation. This book made me imagine a zombie world Where my family apart of the undead and I was truly horrified. For the past week all I could think about was zombies.You could imagine how I felt when I played left 4 dead. Its a scary read and I do not ...
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The Success Principles (Live)286 reviews
Jack Canfield
audible.com
A fantastic book in these hard times!
Our 25-year-old daughter, who just graduated from college in Dec, got this book from her grandmother. She has been reading it cover-to-cover and loves it. Even her friends are borrowing it from her. As a recent December graduate in these hard economic times -- it has been a real boost to her. Very motivational and inspiring! I hear excerpts from it from her daily!
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Knit Two8 reviews
Kate Jacobs
Putnam Adult, 2008
Another surprise from Kate!
Kate Jacobs gives us another great read with another twist.
I enjoyed getting to know more about each character and how they were doing after the loss of Georgia. I was glad that the book did not dwell too heavily on her character being gone but instead shows how people go on with living after the loss of a loved one. Definitely one for my collection.
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My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey167 reviews
Jill Bolte Taylor
Viking Adult, 2008
Books
I am a full time care taker for my husband who had a massive stroke last year. Since reading her book (I'm not finished, too many things on my plate). it does give me insight to what he might of been thinking and trying to tell us the first 5 weeks in the hospital (out of 10 weeks). The last 5 weeks were in rehab. I thank Jill for all the information in all areas after her stroke. It is well ...
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From Dead to Worse (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 8) 194 reviews
Charlaine Harris
Ace Hardcover, 2008
Very entertaining!
I had never heard of the Sookie Stackhouse books until I began watching the HBO series True Blood. Now I've read all 8 novels within a few months. I thoroughly enjoyed them all, and it's fun to see what might be upcoming on the TV adaptation (which is faithful to the spirit of the books, if not always the letter).
I did not mind the episodic nature of From Dead to Worse, as Sookie has always ...
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The Glory Game: How the 1958 NFL Championship Changed Football Forever7 reviews
Frank Gifford, Peter Richmond
Harper, 2008
See and Experience Football Through Frank Gifford's Eyes
If you love pro football, this is a must read.
If you ever watched Frank Gifford on Monday Night Football, you know that he showed a respect and love for football that separated him from the others who shared the broadcasting booth with him. He was reticent and heart-felt in his comments. I always wondered what it would be like to hear him recount his playing days over a beer or two. Reading ...
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1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler's Life List313 reviews
Patricia Schultz
Workman Publishing Company, 2003
Nice book to own
This is the perfect book to flip through on a rainy day when you are thinking of far off places you would love to visit. While personal preference plays a large part in the places one should visit, this book provides a great starting point for each country. The information is both up-to-date and detailed. Learn about exotic places you would never had added to your list or read about places in ...
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