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Ladies of the Night: A Historical and Personal Perspective on the Oldest Profession in the World 11 reviews
Gene Simmons
Phoenix Books, 2008
Gene Simmons does it again
Wow--what a great gift from my co-worker/Kiss fan. I had no idea Gene was so knowledgeable. This book was frankly long overdue. It is very well written and beautifully illustrated. We need to open the discussion on legalizing prostitution to help legitimize the industry. These women work hard for the money--Thanks Gene for a beautiful coffee table book!!!
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The Courage to Survive23 reviews
Dennis Kucinich
Phoenix Books, 2007
What America is all about!
AMAZING is right.
Dennis Kucinich's book has something for everyone. People often tell me it's America's ultimate failure that we judge presidential candidates on who is "likeable" and who "isn't." But, I'll say it right now: I LIKE Dennis Kucinich.
It's very easy to relate to his story, which makes it all the more effective. The story behind the politician is what every person should ...
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Knights Without Armor: A Guide to the Inner Lives of Men4 reviews
Aaron R. Kipnis
Indigo Phoenix Books, 2004
Finding My Masculine Soul
Aaron Kipnis has put into words what I have felt for many years. He says that the "value placed on men's lives, as compared to women's, is greatly depreciated in our culture." It starts with how male infants are treated by their mothers right up to how devalued were the lives of so many men who fought in Vietnam. Had it been women who were dying senseless deaths over there, Kipnis points out, the ...
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The Cat Who Moved a Mountain (Cat Who... (Audio))18 reviews
Lilian Jackson Braun
Phoenix Books, 2006
The Mountain Adventures of a City Slicker
In an earlier book in this series Jim Qwilleran inherited a pot full of money but there was a stipulation. He had to live in Moose County for five years or he forfeited his windfall. As this book begins, Qwilleran has just completed his five years and is contemplating his future. He has come to love Moose County and it's quirky residents but he was born and raised a city boy and sometimes he ...
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Sexography: One Woman's Journey from Ignorance to Bliss13 reviews
Carly Milne
Phoenix Books, 2007
Brave Book
When I picked up my copy of Sexography, the store clerk said to me that she had read it and had met the author, and was "proud of her"... I thought that was a funny thing to say so I asked her what she meant -- did she know Carly? She said no, but "I just think she's so brave." I wasn't sure what to make of that, until I read the book for myself.
Time for some full disclosure: I've known ...
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The Clinical Application of Interventional Endocrinology5 reviews
Mark L Gordon
Phoenix Books, 2008
The Clinical Application of Interventional Endocrinology
This book was not only vastly filled with useful and useable information, but also understandable on both a professional and personal level. Dr. Mark Gordon truly is a pioneer in his field. This book should be a mandated read for med students: the world needs to escape out-dated and dangerous methodologies.
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Dreams Into Action: 10th Anniversary Re-Release of the Inspiring Bestseller!7 reviews
Milton Katselas
Phoenix Books, 2008
The BEST book on going after what you want.
Gently, but without mincing words, this author delivers a matter-of-fact message that cuts through the psychobabble of finding out "why" something is. Then he tells you how to pursue your dreams and to get unstuck from wherever it is you ARE stuck. It works for young and old, scholars and teachers, slow or warp-speed minded. His methods apply to all. I've listened to it three times and ...
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Lydia: A novel of love, passion, hate & suspense7 reviews
Angela Catramadou-Parker
Phoenix Books, 1981
Greek drama
The novel Lydia is so typical Greek in the construction of the syntax, in the plot, in the characterizations and in the way it ended. It made me think of Aristophanes. A suberb job. Nikos Kazanstakis didn't do better with Zorba the Greek.
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Beastly Tales From Here and There9 reviews
Vikram Seth
Phoenix Books, 1994
"Beastly Tales" out of Print, AN INTERNATIONAL DISGRACE
Everything is great about these poems. The rhymes are clever, beautiful and very often funny. In the tales the good wins from the bad, but after trial and tribulations, and always in unexpected ways. One of my favourite lines is about a goat and a ram: "They ate with pride as if to balance, their total lack of other talents". But quoting excellent lines would take about as long as the book ...
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Tennis and Racquetball Players Self-Guide to Injury-Free Fun (How to Avoid and Treat Tennis Elbow and Other ...2 reviews
Michael Nacinovich, John A. Nacinovich
Phoenix Books, 1980
This book saved my game!
This was an excellent guide for reducing injury on the court. I play several times a week and didn't realize what I was doing wrong! Now I am more confident and certainly prepared for anything!! I recommend it.
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Talk Like Jesus: Change Your World with the S.I.M.P.L.E. Steps of the Master Communicator3 reviews
Phoenix Books, 2007
Great Book- for EVERYONE!
I felt inspired to write a review for Lynn Scarborough's "Talk Like Jesus" because I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised! I was received this book as a gift and was, at first, nervous that it would be too "preachy." But even as someone who considers herself to be more spiritual than religious, I truly found inspiration in Lynn's words. After reading her book, I am positive that my ...
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Samurai Principles & Practices that Will Help Preteens & Teens in School, Sports, Social Activities & ...2 reviews
Phoenix Books/Publishers, 2007
Great!!!
This book is great for adults and kids alike. It offers good suggestions on how to stear your kids into a positive direction for their life and future!! Great ideas on how to help kids get focused in their life and how to guide them into becoming self disciplined, happy adults. Parents can use these ideas for themselves too! I do! Excellent book!
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Latinization of America: How Hispanics Are Changing the Nation's Sights and Sounds3 reviews
Eliot Tiegel
Phoenix Books, 2007
Outstanding
Latinization of America -
The book is a real eye opener. It's astounding to learn the impact that the Hispanic population growth is having on the entertainment industry (as well as corporate America). Eliot Tiegel has a command of the subject matter; the book comes across as meticulously researched and gives a real education on the growing influence of this segment of the population.
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The Big Sleep1 review
Raymond Chandler
Phoenix Books, 2005
Chandler at the top of his game
I'm not much into crime fiction, Bunker and Ellroy excepted but Chandler's prose - oft imitated but seldom bettered - still rates as some of the best in this (or any other) genre. So take the writing, add the drawl and empathy that Elliott Gould (see also The Long Goodbye)brings to the proceedings and you have a classic recording. The packaging is tacky, the sound reflects the date it was ...
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BUSTED: THE INSIDE STORY OF THE WORLD OF SPORTS MEMORABILIA, O.J. SIMPSON, AND THE VEGAS ARRESTS3 reviews
Phoenix Books, 2008
This is the Type of Life Story Movies are Made Of
If a bland life story "Catch Me If You Can" can be made into a movie, this book should be too. Riccio's life story would be unbelieveable if it wasn't true: escaping from jail, winning the lottery, beating Vegas, successful entrepenuer and a life filled with being in the middle of breaking news events from OJ Simpson to Anna Nicole Smith. Truly a one-of-a-kind story. This book is a page turner ...
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Dr Orwell and Mr Blair1 review
David Caute
Phoenix Books, 1995
Orwellians - Find this Book
I had never heard of the author or the book when I picked up a British edition at a used bookstore. I had hoped that anyone writing a novel on Orwell would possess Orwell's virtues of directness, frankness, and lucidity while offering up some ideas. Caute succeeds on all fronts, and in some matters of technique he is clearly Orwell's superior. He also has a sense of humor and his ...
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