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Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.42 reviews
Ron Chernow

Vintage, 2004

An unbiased look
I was very impressed with the skill of Ron Chernow when I read "Alexander Hamilton". After such an impressive work I decided that I would take on "Titan" which deals with the life of John D. Rockefeller. Chernow did not disappoint, and in some ways this may be the better of the biographies. "Titan" illuminates Rockefeller duplicity as a pious man that showed no quarter in his business ... 		  
  







  
  
The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York105 reviews
Robert A. Caro

Vintage, 1975

Damning, erudite and compelling
Robert Caro's biography reads like an extraordinary work of investigative journalism - damning, erudite and compelling - that surely would have been appreciated by Robert Moses had he not been the subject. It is a fascinating study of the evolution of government in New York City and Robert Moses' ability to shape laws as the "best bill drafter in Albany" and to seize upon prevailing trends and ... 		  
  







  
  
Aftermath: World Trade Center Archive27 reviews
Joel Meyerowitz

Phaidon Press, 2006

A True Memorial
Aftermath represents the efforts of Joel Meyerowitz to document the destruction and cleanup of the World Trade Center following 9/11. This is a beefy coffee table book that is large enough to give his photos some real impact. Unlike most photo essays, however, you won't find hundreds of beautiful images. After a couple of pages show what New York's skyline once looked like, you are confronted ... 		  
  







  
  
Passporter Walt Disney World 2004 Deluxe Starter Kit: The Ultimate Travel Guide, Planner Organizer, Journal, ...42 reviews
Jennifer Watson, Dave Marx, ...

Passporter Travel Press, 2004

Greatest Disney Planning Guide...EVER
I LOVE this book!!! I live in FL but hadn't been to Disney in years, so I decided to buy a planning book before our big trip. Well, I sure got more than I bargained for with this book. It has useful information about every resort, restaurant and ride...and more! The passporter pockets make it convenient to store your hotel confirmations, priority seating confirmations and tickets prior to ... 		  
  







  
  
Seven Sisters (Beeler Large Print Mystery Series)28 reviews
Earlene Fowler

Thomas T. Beeler Publisher, 2003

--Old family secrets--
This is the seventh book in the Benni Harper mystery series and takes place in San Celina, California. Benni Harper the curator of the local folk art museum and her husband Police Chief Gabe Ortiz seem to have worked out a lot of their earlier marital problems when Sam, Gabe's son tells them that his girlfriend Bliss is pregnant. Bliss, happens to be a member of the very wealthy and influential ... 		  
  







  
  
The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World62 reviews
Julie Neal, Mike Neal

Coconut Press, 2007

Perfect for new and old visitors to WDW!!!
This is current and up to date information on the rides at WDW. It is in depth descriptions for those who need to know every last little turn and drop on all the rides, not just the popular ones. Would definitely say everyone should have this whether it's your first or hundredth trip to Disney!! 		  
  







  
  
New York Cookbook: From Pelham Bay to Park Avenue, Firehouses to Four-Star Restaurants28 reviews
Molly O'Neill

Workman Publishing Company, 1992

New York Cookbook: From Pelham Bay to Park Avenue, Firehouses to Four-Star Restaurants
Cooks Magazine recommended this cookbook as being very authentic. I bought it because of their review. They were absolutely right. The recipes are original/authentic New York complete with history and original photos. It's a great read even if you never make any of the recipes. I highly recommend this book. 		  
  







  
  
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2007 (Unofficial Guides)110 reviews
Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa

Wiley, 2006

A Must Have!
This book was such a great help! I purchased several other, but this was by far, the most comprehensive and best written! 		  
  







  
  
The Family of Man26 reviews
Edward Steichen

Harry N. Abrams, 1996

Perhaps the best photographic book ever published
I first found this book at Foyle's in London, about 35 years ago, and it struck me. Since then, I bought five copies of the Family of Man, but no one remained in my home, because ever I felt the need to give this book to someone I loved or trusted. What is making this book so precious to me? First the idea itself of collecting pictures from the whole world (remember, when Steichen launched his ... 		  
  







  
  
The Night Before Christmas by Metropolitan Museum of Art47 reviews
Clement C. Moore

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1982

Jan Brett Night Before Christmas
I LOVE Jan Brett's books! I buy them anytime I see them whether on sale, old ones on Amazon as remainders, or new.. They make great gifts. I have a backup of many to give to children, particularly my granddaughters. The illustrations in this one are so beautiful it is really a keepsake to save as well as enjoy. Give it as a gift and you will make some child very happy and a parent happy,too. 		  
  







  
  
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs: Official Companion Book to the Exhibition sponsored by ...22 reviews
Zahi Hawass

National Geographic, 2005

Very good book
I bought the book before seeing the tour in Philly. The book is very well done, and very good representation of the tour. Beautiful photographs, plus good rich text around the history of the 18th dynasty. Other reviews talk about the tour, which isn't really what the book is about. The tour was rather crowded, and I was somewhat disappointed that all the objects were small, and no Tut ... 		  
  







  
  
Who's Buried in Grant's Tomb? : A Tour of Presidential Gravesites21 reviews
Brian Lamb, The C-SPAN Staff

C-Span, 2000

This Is A Fun Read, & Much More Reasonable than Sarah Vowell
Brian Lamb and his C-SPAN team have written a number of wonderful and extremely-informative essay-filled booknotes on American History and Characters. "Who's Buried in Grant's Tomb" is no exception. With contributions from Douglas Brinkley, Richard Norton Smith, and other noted Historians, this compact, easy-to-read volume is filled with vignettes and facts about all of the deceased ... 		  
  







  
  
The Producers: The Book, Lyrics, and Story Behind the Biggest Hit in Broadway History!20 reviews
Mel Brooks

Miramax, 2001

Delightful!
"The Producers: The Book, Lyrics, and Story Behind the Biggest Hit in Broadway History!" is such a colorfully fun book. It goes through the excruciating brainstorming process, right through opening night and the actual script. The pictures are so vibrant and you can just hear the actors saying the lines on the page. The handwritten notes on the side of the pages are interesting and catching. ... 		  
  







  
  
Workers: An Archaeology of the Industrial Age23 reviews

Aperture, 2005

workers: a great work!
The author: a great reporter. The book: a detailed "story" of manual workers, from Sicily to Cuba and India... Very good images, very well printed. Very very good black and white warm tone. 		  
  







  
  
Gullible's Travels: The Adventures of a Bad Taste Tourist (Unabridged)19 reviews
Cash Peters

audible.com

Manic, Zany and TONS of Fun!
In usual Cash Peters style, this book is just what the title of this review says it is: Manic, Zany and TONS of Fun! Cash documents and comments on his journeys and experiences as a travel writer. Hilarious comments and insights by Cash. If you like him on the Travel Channel, you'll LOVE this book. A great laugh and a must read! 		  
  







  
  
Watch It Made in the U.S.A.: A Visitor's Guide to the Best Factory Tours and Company Museums (Watch It Made ...21 reviews
Karen Axelrod, Bruce Brumberg

Avalon Travel Publishing, 2006

Great guide for planning cross country trip
I'm planning to take my two teenagers cross country this summer and this is a GREAT book for finding interesting places to show them. It has excellent maps, clear directions, and well-written descriptions of what you will (and won't) see so I can figure out what sites will best entertain the different family members. I only wish we had time to see more of the places they describe. It even tells ... 		  
  







  
  
Rescuing Da Vinci: Hitler and the Nazis Stole Europe's Great Art - America and Her Allies Recovered It26 reviews
Robert M. Edsel

Laurel Publishing, LLC, 2006

SPOILS OF WAR
This is one of the most fascinating books i have ever read. The period images are amazing, just the photo of italian masons bricking up Michaelangelo's iconic David is worth the purchase. After reading this book I was stunned that so few art treasures were destroyed. I had no idea that much of the treasures at the National Gallery of Art in D.C. was stored at Biltmore because of its remote ... 		  
  







  
  
My New Baby And Me: A First Year Record Book For Big Brothers And Big Sisters19 reviews
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Little Simon, 1987

Great book!
This book is really adorable. I can't wait for my 3 year old to fill it out with me. It has really great checklists and places for pictures for your older sibling to fill out. 		  
  







  
  
Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson's First Season27 reviews
Jonathan Eig

Simon & Schuster, 2007

"I don't care if he's black, I don't care if he's yellow, I don't care if he's a f * * *ing zebra. If I say he plays, he plays!"
On April 15, 1947, a young Holocaust survivor who had arrived in New York just 14 weeks before, attended his first baseball game at Ebbets Field. That young man was my Dad. Just having arrived in the United States and unfamiliar with the country's social ferment, he was unaware at the time that he was present at an historic moment---Jackie Robinson's Major League debut. In OPENING DAY, ... 		  
  







  
  
Stairway Walks in San Francisco23 reviews
Adah Bakalinsky

Wilderness Press, 2001

A Great Way to Fall in Love With San Francisco
Adah's book is a great collection of walks all over the city. As the name implies, all the walks focus on the stairways for which San Francisco is so well known. This has two implications: one is that these walks will wear you out; the second is that, on sunny days, you get incredible views from the tops of all the stairways Adah has you climb. For locals, the 27 walks cover the entire town ... 		  
  







  




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