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Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want

20 reviews
II Pine, James H. Gilmore, ...

Harvard Business School Press, 2007

Maddock Douglas endorses "Authenticity" as a masterpiece
I've been pimping this AWESOME book to many of my big brand clients - it is a powerful reinforcement of the idea that strategic clarity = authenticity. Iconic, American brands that are committed to "living what they believe," embrace this "Authenticity" ideology - the book illustrates it very well....the reality is that they (the great brands) are a rare breed....most do not leverage the ...

The Experience Economy: Work Is Theater & Every Business a Stage

39 reviews
B. Joseph Pine, James H. Gilmore

Harvard Business School Press, 1999

Lightning from a clear sky
When asked to review JRR Tolkein's "Lord of the Rings" - Oxford Don and literary critic C.S. Lewis declared "this book is like lightning from a clear sky. It represents "the conquest of new territory." This is precisely how I felt upon my first reading of "The Experience Economy" by B. Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore. As I have enjoyed many subsequent readings (9 and counting since my ...

A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree

18 reviews
Colleen Monroe

Sleeping Bear Press, 2000

A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree
My daughter brought this book home from her school library and both my husband and I were touched by this book so much that we ordered a copy for our family. This a great book for teaching the true meaning of friendship to all ages. I would recommend this book for anyone who works with children. It will be a tradition in our house for a long no matter what the season.

The McDonaldization of Society 5

22 reviews
George Ritzer

Pine Forge Press, 2007

The grobalization of nothing
McDonalds's is G. Ritzer's perfect paradigm for explaining the actual structure of our planet. He has built his portrait on Max Weber's rationalization concept. This concept expresses man's search for the optimum means to a given end by rules, regulations and larger social structures. Its driving force is economics (capitalism). This concept affects virtually all aspects of our society all over ...

The Amazon Kindle FAQ

7 reviews, ...

Bristlecone Pine Press, 2008

Must reading for Kindle owners
I have owned my Kindle for about six months, am pretty savvy with computers and electronic gadgets, and was somewhat skeptical about what I could learn from a FAQ book, especially since another book about the Kindle that cost $.99 (which I have reviewed) was essentially worthless. Still, after reading the positive reviews, and given the low price, I decided to give this book a chance. Am I ever ...

Lakota Woman

35 reviews
Mary Crow Dog

Harper Perennial, 1991

Excellent
The book came in perfect time and is in excellent condition. I have added it to my collection of Native American History

Confessions (Penguin Classics)

24 reviews
Saint Augustine of Hippo

Penguin Classics, 1961

Worthwhile even for agnostics
Before reading any St. Augustine, I had formed an image of him as an intolerant puritan, almost Taliban-esque. As an agnostic, I did not at all expect to find him a sympathetic figure. The "Confessions," however, reveal a warmly human, hugely intelligent man, relating his own open-minded spiritual journey, which included way-stops at Manicheeism and neo-Platonism. Augustine formulated his ...

Pumping Insulin: Everything You Need For Success On A Smart Insulin Pump

10 reviews
John Walsh, Ruth Roberts

Torrey Pines Press, 2006

Great how-to on adjusting basal, bolus, correction
"Pumping Insulin" is an amazingly good book on insulin pumps. It contains clear instructions on how to adjust basal, bolus, and correction rates as insulin needs change. These tables are particularly valuable for parents of Type 1 diabetics going through puberty. When my daughter got out of her honeymoon period, her A1C scores went from 6.6 to 8.7. "Pumping Insulin" gave me the information ...

Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life

9 reviews
David M. Newman

Pine Forge Press, 2008

A Great Textbook
This textbook was incredibly easy to read. The content was interesting and presented in a very clear, understandable way that was easy to learn from. I didn't have to re-read anything just to get the basic idea like in some text books I've used. The photograph essays scattered throughout the book were on interesting, thought provoking topics.

Plants Of The Pacific Northwest Coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska

9 reviews

Lone Pine Publishing, 2004

A classic.
I'd actually give this 4.5 stars if I could. This is a great all around guide for the west side of the Cascades. It doesn't include every plant, particularly in the sections towards the end on bryophytes, but most plants you'll want to see are in there. I'm torn on the aboriginal use data tht is presented throughout the book. On one hand, it really is quite fascinating, but on the other hand, ...

Making Sense of the Social World: Methods of Investigation
Daniel F. Chambliss, Russell K. Schutt

Pine Forge Press, 2006

Congratulations to esteemed author Russell K. Schutt, 2007 recipient of University of Massachusetts, Boston's Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Service! In this Second Edition of the bestselling Making Sense of the Social World: Methods of Investigation , authors Daniel F. Chambliss and Russell K. Schutt once again provide students with an engaging, innovative, and accurate introduction to social research. More than a brief derivative of ...

Development and Social Change: A Global Perspective (Sociology for a New Century Series)

6 reviews
Philip David McMichael

Pine Forge Press, 2007

An excellent place to start
I completely agree with Mr. Jones' review. I can name countless books that offer strong arguments and good research. I can also recommend many books that are written with such clear and graceful style that they are a pleasure to read. McMichael is one of the few authors who can manage to combine these two aspects. I thank him for making it both easy and interesting for me to learn about this ...

Ethnicity and Race: Making Identities in a Changing World (Sociology for a New Century Series)

1 review
Stephen E. Cornell, Douglas Hartmann

Pine Forge Press, 2006

A thought-provoking overview of ethnicity and race
Ethnicity and race are controversial topics in many respects, but understanding these concepts is an important step in the process of dealing with and confronting the issues they present. This book walks the reader through over a century of social theory on race and ethnicity, dissecting the different theories and pointing out the strengths and weaknesses in each. It also effectively uses ...

The Diamond Sutra

9 reviews
Red Pine

Counterpoint, 2002

The Buddhist text that even cuts like a diamond through Buddhism
Mahayana Buddhism has provided some of the most profound texts for cutting right to the core. The Diamond Sutra even cuts through Buddhist beliefs. In this sutra, the Buddha shows even his most important teachings to be provisional. This and the Heart Sutra are the two most chanted sutras in Zen. In this book, The Diamond Sutra is presented in an unsurpassed English translation. I have read ...

A Fatal Grace (Three Pines Mysteries, No. 2)

26 reviews
Louise Penny

St. Martin's Minotaur, 2008

Worthy of the Agatha
A reader returning to Three Pines will be delighted to find it changed by the events which occurred in Still Life, but unaltered enough to reacquaint us with its charming melange of interesting characters. Armand Gamache - sensitive, tender, wise, and loyal, is fast becoming one of my favorite sleuths. Warning: read this book in a warm spot cradling a cup of coffee for Ms. Penny will make you ...

Media/Society: Industries, Images and Audiences

3 reviews
David R. Croteau, William Hoynes

Pine Forge Press, 2002

Shooting history on the wing
Media-disseminated messages flood our every waking second, affecting us in ways we often do not readily discern. Croteau and Hoynes take the reader on an exploration of these media forces in a sociological journey that walks then leaps from the birth of printed words for the masses to cyberspace for the individual. In the process, we learn a lot along the way. Not only about media, but, about ...

Complete Review Guide for State & National Examinations in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

2 reviews
Patrick C Barron

Pine Island Publishers, Inc., 2005

Complete Review Guide for State and National Examinations in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
This has got to be THE number one quick review book out there for the massage exam! Every single question asked in this book was on the exam and if not in question form it was in the easily formatted reading sections. I liked the space in the borders for writing on and used it for notes. The other book by ashton is good too. I used both and aced the exam!!!

Ecology of a Cracker Childhood (World As Home, The)

37 reviews
Janisse Ray

Milkweed Editions, 2000

Musings on our many environments from a kindred spirit
"Ecology of a Cracker Childhood" is probably the most moving autobiography I've ever read. By turns heartbreaking, inspirational, and motivational, Ray's story is one of an outsider in every respect; the daughter of a junkyard owner in rural Georgia, she faces a number of obstacles including her father's precarious mental stability. Looking back with a mix of fondness and acceptance rather than ...

Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology
Jeanne H. Ballantine, Keith A. Roberts

Pine Forge Press, 2006

Co-authored by two leaders in the teaching and learning movement.... "The photos, charts, and diagrams looked great and made you want to flip through to find more." - Student " Our Social World is a highly integrated, analytic text that encourages deep learning by challenging and transforming students'' understanding of the world around them. It is pedagogically interesting, theoretically informed, and practical. It encourages synthesis ...

Investigating the Social World: The Process and Practice of Research

1 review
Russell K. Schutt

Pine Forge Press, 2006

Perfect
Book was in wonderful condition. Did take me quite some time to recieve the product though

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