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The Warmest December 66 reviews
Bernice L. McFadden
Plume, 2002
Spellbinding and Shattering.
Kenzie Lowe is the adult daughter of an abusive alcoholic father, Hyman Lowe, called Hi-Lo throughout the book. She has grown up to be an alcoholic herself and, after starting out with a promising career because her grandmother Mabel helped her escape to boarding school, she has thrown it all away and finds herself living again in the projects with her mother Della. They are now on welfare and ...
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If I Never Get Back57 reviews
Darryl Brock
Plume, 2002
The Boys Of Summer...Summer Of 1869 That Is....
"If I Never Get Back" by Darryl Brock has something enjoyable for everybody. It's a historical novel with adventure,danger,action,humor,fantasy and romance, but will be especially loved by those who love time travel and baseball(and train enthusiasts as well). You'll go back in time and escape to a time with no electricity,phones, credit cards, TV, radio or cars, but in the just post civil war ...
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American Wholefoods Cuisine: Over 1300 Meatless, Wholesome Recipes from Short Order to Gourmet (Plume)41 reviews
Nikki Goldbeck, David Goldbeck
Plume, 1984
Buy this book!!!!
This is a definite "go to" book in the kitchen. We fluctuate between Vegan and Vegetarian, and this book fits the bill. If you are strictly Vegan, the dairy and egg prodcts can be easily substituted. Recipes are simple, easy to prepare, and "whole". You can't go wrong with this book. To the reviewer who questioned why Amazon woud use that "one star" review as the most helpful critical review ...
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Red: Teenage Girls in America Write On What Fires Up Their Lives Today43 reviews
Plume, 2008
Read this book!
RED is the most truthful book on my shelf. These girls' stories are potent, there is no watering down--everybody can find a piece of her(or his)self in here.
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Putting Food By (Plume)42 reviews
Janet Greene, Ruth Hertzberg, ...
Plume, 1992
excellent service
The book arrived in a timely way in VERY Good condition...thanks for the excellent service.
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Lust for Life49 reviews
Irving Stone
Plume, 1984
The Soul of An Artist
Irving Stone created a wondeful biography of Van Gogh, who is one of the definative "tortured" artists if for nothing more than his name is synonymous with the phrase to most people who are even casual fans of art.
In this book Stone captures the emotions of Van Gogh and the highs and lows of his life. This sheds even more meaning on his works of art. I was fortunate enough to see a Van Gogh ...
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The Dark Tower, Books 1-3: The Gunslinger, The Drawing of the Three, and The Waste Lands218 reviews
Stephen King
Plume, 1997
The Gunslinger
I was hook on the Gunslinger back in 1984, but was only able to find 2 of the series and only in paperback. I have been a fan of Stephen King since I was in the U.S. Army bootcamp. I have been checking every now and then to find the rest. Thanks to Amazon I've order the entire series and in hard bound.
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Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss44 reviews
Danica McKellar
Plume, 2009
A unique presentation
I tutor math at an inner city high school. I've had five girls buy the book and they all improved their math scores. I am looking forward to Danica's upcoming book this August: "Hot X: Algebra Exposed!" Danica is a role model that I think should be introduced to every teen age girl.
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Essential Thomas Paine: Common Sense, The Rights of Man56 reviews
Thomas Paine
Plume, 1984
As advertised
This classic hardly needs a review from me as to its merits; what's really needed is a renewed interest in reading this important work. Today's citizens could all benefit from gaining an acquaintance with the people and ideas that helped forge a new - and different - nation. For that reason, this little tome is highly recommended.
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Children : The Challenge59 reviews
Rudolf Dreikurs, Vicki Soltz
Plume, 1987
Children: The Challenge
Few books can be an helpful for a harried parent than Rudolf Dreikurs book, Children: The Challenge. Each chapter is like a tool in a tool box that you pull from memory as situations arise with your child. While the book was written many, many years ago, it continues as a classic that I can't recommend highly enough. This copy was bought so I could refresh my skills as a first time ...
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The Little Book of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow36 reviews
Sanjay Patel
Plume, 2006
Accessible
I am new to Hinduism. My child recently joined a Bharata Natyam dance class and we wanted to learn some more. This is a good primer. We read this and are ready to go onto some more advanced stuff - with a rough understanding of who a lot of the Gods and Goddesses are.
This is also funny and light hearted - very child friendly (and I liked it too)
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Stalking the Divine37 reviews
Kristin Ohlson
Plume, 2004
Gaining Access to the Cloister
Kristin Ohlson stumbled onto the Poor Clares at just the right moment. It was Christmas morning and she was feeling bereft. A former Catholic who no longer believed in God, she impulsively decided to attend Mass at a church where she could hear the Poor Clares singing. Thus begins this intriguing saga of a search for faith and a newspaper story.
I would call this Divine Providence. Others ...
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The True Stella Awards39 reviews
Randy Cassingham
Plume, 2006
jaw dropper true book
You laugh out loud at true insanity and then wonder what kind of bizarre people think their lawsuit legit. gave as gifts... everyone enjoyed
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Gods Go Begging30 reviews
Alfredo Vea
Plume, 2000
Gods Go Begging
Alfrodo Vea shows the way that war realy efects people not only on the battle field but also the people that the soldiers leave behind when they die. The story is of two battles one fought in Vvietnam and another fought on the streets of San francisco. As the book progresses the reader finds out more and more about the story up until the shocking This is a great book chock full of Vea's twisted ...
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Healthy Child Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home32 reviews
Christopher Gavigan
Plume, 2009
A wonderful book that brings positive changes to my life
This is a great book and it does bring a lot of positive changes to my home. A simple example, I have switched all my cleaning product to simply vinegar + water + tea tree oil. The result is wonderful - my house is cleaner without chemical smell.
I have recommended this book to my friends.
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The Beast: A Journey Through Depression37 reviews
Tracy Thompson
Plume, 1996
One of the best books abot Depression I have ever read
This is a book from the inside out, meaning the author writes well about the subject because it comes from within. I have read several books about depression, and this is the one that has impressed me the most. Honest, well-written, and it tells it like it is. At times I found myself disagreeing with the author's actions (but who am I to judge) as if she was a character (see, it reads like a good ...
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Breaking the Surface36 reviews
Greg Louganis, Eric Marcus
Plume, 1996
Inspiration
It is a great autobiography in the sense that the author is very honest with his readers and being true to himself.
The author has made great introspections on his life and through the chapters on his childhood, family, diving career as well as relationships, you will be inspired to think along of your own and relate it to his stories. It is not only readng a story of the author but also a ...
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The Lessons of Saint Francis: How to Bring Simplicity and Spirituality into Your Daily Life29 reviews
John Michael Talbot, Steve Rabey
Plume, 1998
Great book for group discussions on living simply
I've used this book for months as the group discussion on living simply with Franciscan spirituality as our guide. The group, mostly in their 20's and 30's, has greatly enjoyed reading and living these lessons. Talbot has lived according to this way of the spirit for years, and writes out of his own personal experience, as well as drawing upon Francis, and many other great spiritual writers. ...
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The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Transformed32 reviews
Judy Shepard
Plume, 2010
Honest words from a powerful and amazing woman.
This book should have to be read by every boy and girl in a high school English class. It provides too much valuable information to not be used as an incredible teaching tool. Thank you, Judy for providing us a window into your life with Matthew. I am so glad I read this book. Do not pass up the opportunity to read this.
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High Points and Lows: Life, Faith, and Figuring It All Out30 reviews
Austin Carty
Plume, 2010
A true and honest conversation.
What a fantastic, well-written book! Austin simplified his thoughts and experiences in a conversational manner that left me laughing out loud while thinking about my life at the same time. If you're looking for a fresh perspective on religion and pop culture then this a great place to start.
Favorite essay..."On Being Dumped"...Fantastic!
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