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The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4) 3 reviews
Rick Riordan
Hyperion, 2008
Best Installment So Far!!
This is the fourth installment of the Percy Jackson series, and the most engrossing since the first one. Percy Jackson and his friends try to explore the Labyrinth in order to find the inventor Daedalus and prevent Kronos from controlling the Labyrinth. This book has a lot of the humor of the first three installments, but it does take itself serious at times. A lot of the plot threads like Pan ...
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An Hour to Live, an Hour to Love: The True Story of the Best Gift Ever Given11 reviews
Richard Carlson, Kristine Carlson
Hyperion, 2007
Love this book.
If everyone takes a few minutes of their lives and think. What is considered most important in life? Wealth or love? If you choose wealth, I am sorry for you. But if you choose love, then may your life full of joy. Read this book, recommended.
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The Last Lecture93 reviews
Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow
Hyperion, 2008
An all too brief book about an all too brief life
This slim volume is jam packed with life lessons and reminders of what truly counts and what is mere distraction or time wasting. Author Jeff Zaslow does an amazing job of distilling Randy Pausch's life into a story arc that I couldn't put down.
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The Pigeon Wants a Puppy 14 reviews
Hyperion, 2008
The Pigeon Makes You Laugh Out Loud
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy is the latest installment of "The Pigeon" books by Mo Willems. This is the first one that we have read, and both my 3 year old daughter and I laughed out loud. The Pigeon sounds like a typical preschooler, wanting what he wants when he wants it, and he wants it NOW.
Most children will recognize themselves in it, causing them great giggles. The Pigeon breaks the ...
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The Time Paradox (Artemis Fowl, Book 6)
Eoin Colfer
Hyperion, 2008
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The Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever51 reviews
Mark Frost
Hyperion, 2007
The Match: the Day the Game of Golf Changed forever
A great enjoyable look at the game of golf before it became the "professional" game that it is today. The weaving in and out of the four players life stories as the Match is beautifully told is masterful in itself. If you have any appreciation for the history and game of golf you'll love this book.
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What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful163 reviews
Marshall Goldsmith, Mark Reiter
Hyperion, 2007
Let Marshall Be Your Guide
Successful people are often asked what the secret of their success is. Often it is no secret; it's a combination of hard work, opportunity as well as the ability to reflect and learn in order to improve. "What Got You Here Won't Get You There" provides a roadmap for self-improvement. Marshall Goldsmith paints a clear and vivid path for readers to think about where they are now and what they must ...
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Just Who Will You Be?: Big Question. Little Book. Answer Within. (ROUGHCUT) 10 reviews
Maria Shriver
Hyperion, 2008
Very Powerful Book
I was feeling very lost in my life and this book helped me realize that I was still identifying with my Corporate job that I had left 5 years earlier. This book has shown me the way to look internally and identify who I am. The message in this book has given me the courage to stop living up to society's definitions and standards, to stop identifying with things or a job. This book brought me to ...
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Home: A Memoir of My Early Years29 reviews
Julie Andrews
Hyperion, 2008
Home: A Memoir of My Early Years
I really enjoyed this book. I don't usually read autobiographies but I couldn't put this one down. It read like a great novel. Lots of interesting surprises.
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Harmonic Wealth: The Secret of Attracting the Life You Want51 reviews
James Arthur Ray
Hyperion, 2008
Ever since Einstein postulated the Fifth Pillar of Wealth
science has sought evidence of its existence. Enter Jimbo Ray. He has taken my system (Feeling Good Through The Power Of Reading Words That Make You Feel Good) to the next level and then tacked on some super-bonus, extra-credit brownie points before hitting this one out of the park. This book is guaranteed to make you say "I think the flavor this month is going to be sticking around for at least ...
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SUPERNANNY: HOW TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR CHILDREN75 reviews
Jo Frost
Hyperion, 2005
supernanny
great book - lots of tips on everything your kids do that you don't want them to. Love the book and open it often for advice.
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The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War106 reviews
David Halberstam
Hyperion, 2007
A war orphaned by historians
In terms of books written about it, the Korean War was the black hole of American historiography, compared to the large output on WW2 and Vietnam; a nasty 'little' forgotten war. With Halberstam's last book before he died in a car accident, the gap is a little smaller.
Most wars can be seen as a series of mistakes. The Korean War offers itself perfectly for that approach. We know who 'started' ...
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The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3)70 reviews
Rick Riordan
Hyperion, 2008
A Great Series For Kids and Adults!
Readers familiar with Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series are in for another fun-filled romp in THE TITAN'S CURSE. The author has a five-book run planned for Percy and his companions, and then a return visit in a later series, which his young fans will clamor for.
If you haven't read either of the two previous books, I'd warn you to stay away from this review because you're ...
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The Five People You Meet in Heaven1576 reviews
Mitch Albom
Hyperion, 2003
Very profound!
This book is another one to add to your collection. It had me from the beginning, starting with the countdown and couldn't put it down from there. I felt every emotion Eddie felt and it makes you think.
Age old question is what happens to us when we pass. Everyone has their own ideas, but I really enjoyed this author's story about Eddie and the five people in heaven for him.
I can't say ...
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Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook33 reviews
Jamie Oliver
Hyperion, 2007
excellent book
I am really enjoying this book. Jamie uses a nice, easy to understand conversational style to describe his recipes and techniques. He makes cooking sound easy (which it is!) and uses mostly easily accessible ingredients. His passion for food shines through every page.
This is a great book for beginners, as well as more experienced home cooks. The recipes work well and definitely inspire to ...
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For One More Day354 reviews
Mitch Albom
Hyperion, 2008
mother's day
This story reminds us of how precious our time is and to appreciate our loved ones while they are near.
It is a hopeful,powerful book.
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Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life81 reviews
Jon Kabat-zinn
Hyperion, 2005
You can't stop the waves, but you can ride the surf.
In the introduction to his classic mindfulness book, author Jon Kabat-Zinn writes, "This book is different. It is meant to provide brief and easy access to the essence of mindfulness meditation and its applications. It is offered particularly for those who resist structured programs and for people who don't like to be told that to do but are curious enough about mindfulness and its relevance to ...
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Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards))131 reviews
Hyperion, 2004
A Great Read Aloud
This book is a gem. The children love the blend of photography and Willems cartoon drawings. It has appeal across many ages. This story is one that all children can relate to...getting their point across. I love that mom is the know it all and dad saves the day. The children love Trixie's language and adapt it to using in real life situations. Parents can relate to Trixie going "boneless" ...
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Second Journey, The: The Road Back to Yourself1 review
Joan Anderson
Hyperion, 2008
Joan Anderson once again is a wayshower on the path
Joan Anderson courageously opens up her inner life to herself and then to the reading world baring her humanness - her quirks and questions with deep, introspective writing. Thankfully, for me, Joan has a 10-year lead and I have been amply blessed by her searches and journeys to be true and real to herself and to others as life continues beyond the former roles of "good mom/good wife". Here she ...
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Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results 211 reviews
Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul, ...
Hyperion, 2000
Fish Book
Very inspirational read. This book will be helpful to anyone working outside the home and to students in college.
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