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The Devil Wears Prada 1020 reviews
Lauren Weisberger
Anchor, 2006
Top Read!
This was a great book and far better than the movie - had details and storyline that were not replicated in the film, and I loved this book. Read it all in one sitting and it had me hooked from the first page. I have since read this authors other books, and enjoyed them all very much.
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The Memory Keeper's Daughter858 reviews
Kim Edwards
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2006
Pretty decent book if you don't mind knowing what's coming next.
This book overall was a good read. It kept me interested even though it was very predictable. The emotions of the characters kept me reading. The price is right, so pick it up for a diversion. You'll be satisfied.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 1436 reviews
Mark Haddon
Vintage, 2004
Inventive and Enjoyable
Author Mark Haddon has created a realistic fictional autistic teen with an amazing way of describing the life and people that surround him. But what I love most about the book is how much the main character, 15-year-old Christopher, reminds me of my son Nigel (aside from the fact that Christopher is incredibly good at math, and Nigel is at the opposite end of that spectrum). I love experiencing ...
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Virginia Brides: Spoke of Love/Spinning Out of Control/Weaving a Future (Heartsong Novella Collection) 5 reviews
Cathy Marie Hake, Vickie McDonough, ...
Barbour Publishing, Inc., 2008
I want to go back in time...
First let me note that this review is for the book "Virginia," NOT "Virginia Brides." When looking into purchasing the latter I decided to read the reviews. To my shock I saw that my review for "Virginia" was posted there. The synopsis' written are for the novellas in Virgina. Now...
I loved, loved, LOVED this book. All the stories were well thought out. They were a perfect combination of ...
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A Page Out of Life 20 reviews
Kathleen Reid
Berkley Trade, 2008
LOVED IT!! Must Read This Fabulous Book!
I absolutely loved this book. I had such a hard time putting it down, and could not wait for my next chance to continue reading. The story line and characters will have you hooked from chapter 1!!
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Self Matters : Creating Your Life from the Inside Out189 reviews
Dr. Phil McGraw
Free Press, 2001
Self Matters
This book changed the way I look at myself and the way I look at the rest of the world. One of the best books I've ever read and I recommend it to anyone who wants to change their perception and get the most out of their life.
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Where the Red Fern Grows (A Bantam Starfire Book)1207 reviews
Wilson Rawls
Laurel Leaf, 1984
An Ozark Requiem - Where the Red Fern Grows
Being an avid reader my whole life, I don't know how I skipped over this book as a kid. Recently I decided to brush up on some classic literature, and I grabbed this off my bookshelf...wow. This has to be one of the most AMAZING American tales of all time...and it's definitely in my top five books ever.
Warning: it has a little flavor of Bridge to Terebithia in it because of it's terribly ...
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The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile117 reviews
Noah Lukeman
Fireside, 2005
Wow... time to rewrite...
If you never want to do another rewrite DON't BUY THIS BOOK - if you want to get published and be professional - buy 2 copies! Great book, enough said.
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The Hot Zone: A Terrifying True Story480 reviews
Richard Preston
Anchor, 1995
Good for Non-Fiction
This book was required summer reading for me, and at first I was a little bit hesitant to pick up a non-ficiton book. I usually gravitate more towardes horror novels. However, this book suprised and delighted me. It read like a cohesive fiction novel, it didn't throw too many facts or figures or scientific jargan at you. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in viruses or any type of science ...
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If Democrats Had Any Brains, They'd Be Republicans360 reviews
Ann Coulter
Crown Forum, 2007
I loved it ;o)
This was my first Ann Coulter book. Since many people said that it contains many thoughts of her old material, I figured it would be a great book to start with. I also had this wild idea that hearing her voice in the CD version might give it some extra power. Ann had me laughing very hard and....she made me think about a few things too. I couldn't turn it off; I really got into it. ;o)
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Bids, Tenders & Proposals: Winning Business through Best Practice2 reviews
Harold Lewis
Kogan Page, 2007
How to compete for bids with more understanding and the right focus
This is based more on the European way of doing things, but Harold Lewis provides loads of terrific advice on how to approach both public sector and private sector bids. He also covers how to compete for funding for research and other kinds of projects.
The author takes a very practical approach. He wants you to know what you need to do to win. This includes deciding whether to even go after ...
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Dining Out: Secrets from America's Leading Critics, Chefs, and Restaurateurs27 reviews
Andrew Dornenburg, Karen Page
Wiley, 1998
Illuminating and entertaining, with more drama than opera!
As someone who follows the restaurant scene with the same level of enthusiasm that some teenagers follow Jessica Simpson, I got caught up with all the brouhaha around the debut of the new New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni. This got me curious about restaurant critics and their methods and whether anyone had ever studied the subject, which led me to the one-of-a-kind book Dining Out by ...
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It Ends With You: Grow Up and Out of Dysfunction5 reviews
Tina B. Tessina
New Page Books, 2003
It Ends With You - A Brilliant Book
Doctor Tina Tessina's new book tackles a problem that is difficult to live with. Dysfunctional families do cause life long problems for their members. It leaves them with emotional baggage that is very difficult to dispose of. I know this is true because I live in such a family. The exact details of my problem will not be revealed in this review. But I think it gives me a greater ...
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Inside Out: Relating Garden to House
Page Dickey
Harry N. Abrams, 2000
One of the first steps in garden design is finding an appropriate match of gardening and architectural styles. If you happen to love English cottage gardens and live in a sleek, modern house, this blending can be especially difficult. Inside Out presents plenty of positive inspiration for people struggling with this stylistic dilemma and may provide you with the just the ideas you've been searching for. Over a dozen different homes and gardens ...
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Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager99 reviews
Anthony E. Wolf
Noonday Press, 1991
Right on target!
I found this book to be of great value in improving communication with my 9th grade daughter. I wish I had read it sooner!
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Branding Your Business: Promoting Your Business, Attracting Customers and Standing out in the Market Place ...2 reviews
James Hammond
Kogan Page, 2008
Exploring how brands make a grand mark in people's minds
Coca Cola, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Fruit of the Loom - all names which provoke images to consumers. "Branding Your Business: Promoting Your Business, Attracting Customers and Standing Out in the Market Place" examines how brands are is essential to the business of anyone who wants to gain a strong market share. Exploring how brands make a grand mark in people's minds and how to use those emotions ...
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The Outsourcing Handbook: How to Implement a Successful Outsourcing Process3 reviews
Mark J. Power, Kevin Desouza, ...
Kogan Page, 2006
A definitive study of corporate outsourcing as the evermore popular weapon in the multinational competition of global economics
The Outsourcing Handbook: How To Implement A Successful Outsourcing Process, a collectively written descriptive analysis by Mark J. Power (President of ROS Incorporated), Kevin C. Desouza (Information School, University of Washington), and Carlo Bonifazi (Co-founder and Vice-President of ROS Incorporated), is a definitive study of corporate outsourcing as the evermore popular weapon in the ...
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How to Value and Sell Your Business: The Essential Guide to Preparing, Valuing and Selling a Company for ...1 review
Andrew Heslop
Kogan Page, 2008
Practically written
Maximizing profit is the goal of all businesses because it is the peak of the point of it all: making money. "How to Value & Sell your Business: The essential guide to preparing, valuing and selling a company for maximum profit" is a guide to doing just that for the final time with a company. Even if it is far off, it outlines how to plan for the future to maximize your profit. Including ...
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The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile
Noah Lukeman
Fireside, 2005
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Sea Glass: A Novel 129 reviews
Anita Shreve
Back Bay Books, 2003
really enjoyed this book
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters are well developed and the story builds to an interesting climax. This is only the second book that I've read by Anita Shreve, but it will definitely not be my last. She has a wonderful way of grabbing your attention at the start and keeping you interested throughout. Can't wait to read another.
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