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Words That Hurt, Words That Heal: How to Choose Words Wisely and Well 23 reviews
Joseph Telushkin
William Morrow, 1996
Compelling reading
This book was almost impossible to put down, with such compelling content that I actually forgot I was having lunch in a restaurant while reading it! This book takes little time to read but should provoke considerable reflection in the reader. We ALL need this reminder of the impact of our words and that we CAN CONTROL our reactions to events and to others and that we MUST consider the ...
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Hell Is Over: Voices of the Kurds after Saddam, An Oral History27 reviews
Mike Tucker
The Lyons Press, 2004
Engrossing and vivid. Tucker of Kurdistan does not fail! Terrific book. 5 stars
Engrossing, vivid, and magnificent. Tucker journeyed to
Iraqi Kurdistan and returned with the only book that
lets the Kurds tell, in their own voices, their stories,
their tales of suffering and endurance and hope.
Incredibly timely, as Saddam's war crimes trial is now
underway in Baghdad, and Tucker has previously-unreported
Ba athist war crimes perpetrated against the Kurds in
HELL IS ...
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Read-Aloud Handbook81 reviews
Jim Trelease
Topeka Bindery, 2001
Outstanding book - even if you already read aloud to your kids
Let me start by saying I've become thrifty since I had children. Given that I don't work outside the home as much as I once did, I've been getting my books from the library at least as much as I've been buying them, but this is a book I have to own!
Jim Trelease is "preaching to the choir" with me, as we read to our children before they were even born, and then continued since the day they ...
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Me and My Big Mouth: Your Answer Is Right Under Your Nose28 reviews
Joyce Meyer
Harrison House, 1996
A Must Read
There are few books that I have read more than once, and this is one that merits not only reading more than once, but in having it on hand for a constant reminder. It could not have had a more appropriate title. It catches the eye then captures the heart and soul of anyone who feels (or can fianally admit..because many of us do) they have a problem with their mouth. It also gives them hope that ...
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Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition27 reviews
Ramiel Nagel
CreateSpace, 2008
The advice in this book really works.
About a month ago I noticed that my enamel was stripping off. I don't believe this was typical enamel erosion. I don't eat citrus fruits or drink soda, don't have gerd or acid reflux, and I'm not bulemic. I have patches and dull strips where there used to be shiny enamel. I bought this book and changed my diet immediately. Within a few weeks the stripping of the enamel stopped. And all of a ...
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Books Kids Will Sit Still For 3: A Read-aloud Guide25 reviews
Judy Freeman
Topeka Bindery, 2006
Books Kids Will Sit Still For 3
Ever wished you could keep up all the great children's books and pick the best ones to read aloud and recommend to your students? Need inspiration to liven up your lessons on library skills? Looking for more effective ways to collaborate with teachers? This book has it all!
Targeted at grades K - 6, the first 100+ pages include wide-ranging information about children's books and ways to ...
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Arabian Nights32 reviews
Husain Haddawy
W W Norton & Co Inc, 1990
Excellent Translation
Excellent translation, from the oldest known manuscript of the tales. True to the original, it captures not just the letter, but the spirit of the text. Clearly, Haddawy is a talented writer on his own accord.
A very good place to discover Arab culture as well.
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Money Talks: How to Make a Million As a Speaker33 reviews
Alan Weiss
McGraw-Hill Companies, 1997
Not Your typical Presentation Book
When I found this book, I got it from Library and after checking it out numerous times, Alan Weiss book has found a permanent place in my Library.
First of all, his writing style is frank and to the point. This book is all substance and no fluff. He focuses on speaking as a profession that provides a service. All of his advice is real world relevant. He gives straight advice regarding speakers ...
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The Secret Power of Speaking God's Word30 reviews
FaithWords, 2004
Awesome
This is an awesome, handy little book. I would recommend this for anyone with faith wanting God to work in their lives with the power of his word. Well done.
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The Black Devil Brigade: The True Story of the First Special Service Force in World War II29 reviews
Joseph A. Springer
Motorbooks International, 2001
Excellence Continued
Mr. Springer may have been initially motivated by the desire to honor his uncle (killed serving with the First Special Service Force) but his work honors all who served in that unit. One seldom sees an oral history which tells the story of a unit so well. All the contributions by unit members tell the story without the distractions often found in other compilations. Always engaging, you just ...
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Endless Miracles16 reviews
Jack Ratz
Jack Ratz, 1997
This a good book to read. I will never forget this book.
This is a good book for teenager and alult to learn the truth. This book is relly sad. I hope this will never happen again it is so sad. No one should forget the holocaust. I was suppressed how they treated in the holocaust. It's important yo learn about the holocaust. During World War II the jewish Community was destroyed.
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It Happened in the Catskills: An Oral History in the Words of Busboys, Bellhops, Guests, Proprietors, ...18 reviews
Harcourt, 1991
Engaging Book Is Nearly As Fun As The Era It Celebrates
While working at the Nevele Country Club, one of the many legendary Catskill resorts covered in this magnificent document, I briefly met Myrna and Harvey Frommer while doing their research. They probably don't remember me, I was too young at the time to offer the kind of history they were looking for, but the pair's enthusiasm and obvious love for the area's resorts and their unique (now long ...
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Japan at War: An Oral History22 reviews
Haruko Taya Cook, Theodore F. Cook
New Press, 1995
Insight into Nationalism
This book gave me great insight into how a people are injured by the lies of their government. I learned a lot about the Japanese culture.I could easily see myself in the mothers of Japan. I bought this book at a garage sale where the owner was selling all of the books they read in their Asian studies program at college. I was honestly shocked and heartbroken to read about the Japanese point of ...
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Ransom21 reviews
Linden Bay Romance, LLC, 2006
Ransom
It is 1796 and David Archer is an officer in His Majesty's Royal Navy. He has just born witness to a duel between William Marshall and a man that wanted to get to know Will on a more intimate level. A man, that unbeknownst to Will, had preyed upon Davy for years. From his first glance of the newest member of their crew, Davy has felt an immediate affinity for Will, and now that affinity has ...
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Going Long: The Wild Ten-Year Saga of the Renegade American Football League in the Words of Those Who Lived It19 reviews
Jeff Miller
McGraw-Hill/Contemporary, 2003
Great Oral History of th AFL
I've read this book three times. There's nothing better to read sports history than an oral history of the subject by the men who played, coached, and wrote the game. The AFL was a rogue league at the beginning of the most tumultuous decade of the 20th century, the 1960's, rosters filled of castoff's, has-beens, and never-was players from the NFL. Yet, in a short span of time, the teams from ...
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War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Your Communication Struggles (Resources for Changing Lives)17 reviews
Paul David Tripp
P & R Publishing, 2000
Excellent Guide to Communication within Relationships
This is the best book I've ever read on how Christians should behave in terms of communicating with one other. Tripp points out the (not always so) obvious that Scripture clearly teaches that anger is a sin, and if we use anger in our communication, it means we are not trusting God who is sovereign over our lives and circumstances. He asks the pointed question: Are you willing to sin in order to ...
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Things We Couldn't Say20 reviews
Diet Eman, James Schaap
Eerdmans Pub Co, 1994
A Christian at War
I have read more than 75 books of this genre depicting this period of history. "What would I have done under the same circumstances?" That is the question I am always asking of myself whilst reading these stories. This is the story of a group of people with the courage of their convictions...Diet's story is inspiring and touching. It illustrates perfectly that the power of prayer is undeniable ...
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Keep Going: The Art of Perseverance17 reviews
Joseph M. Marshall
audible.com
Fantastic!
This is full of fantastic advice from a Native American Lakota through advice of his grandfather. Everyone should read or listen to this.
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Growing Up Baseball: An Oral History18 reviews
Harvey Frommer
Cooper Square Press, 2001
REVIEW FROM BASEBALLOLOGY.COM, BY AMY COHEN
The title and premise intrigued me. A series of mini-bios told in the first person by men who had actually made it to the "Big Leagues." I was looking for an answer, into my own psyche perhaps as to why the game is so compelling. Why do I stay up late for Opening Day and to watch every possible minute of the World Series? Why is Opening Day for my home team so important that I consider it a ...
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Italian Folktales22 reviews
Italo Calvino
Harvest Books, 1992
Folk tales (and then some)
Italo Calvino is mostly known for being a brilliant magical realist. But he also collected two hundred Italian folk and fairy tales in "Italian Folktales," apparently because a publisher wanted a sort of Italian Grimm. The resulting collection is actually better than your average fairy tales -- full of the cute, bizarre and funny.
Basically, we have the usual collections of folk-tale oddities ...
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