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The Annotated Wizard of Oz (Centennial Edition) 34 reviews
L. Frank Baum
W. W. Norton, 2000
Worth the Extra Money
This was actually the first edition of any Oz book I ever read, and I became a quick fan after reading this. I really enjoyed all the information included in this book. I liked finding out about Baum's inspirations and life while reading along - and I really liked that this was a reprint of the original edition, with all the original (and amazing) artwork.
If you like Oz, this worth owning, ...
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Little Britches56 reviews
Ralph Moody
W. W. Norton & Company, 1987
So good it hurts
I've read this book twice. Once alone and now aloud to my 4 children. It is such a gift to find books that burrow down deep inside and make themselves part of you. Make you a better you!
Little Britches is such a book. Ralph Moody had an uncanny way of using the sparsest of prose to convey the grandest of meaning. Every emotion is felt in this book and you just become a part of the Moody family ...
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Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers60 reviews
Jan Gullberg
W. W. Norton & Company, 1997
Here It Is At Last!
There are those of us who, in silence and shame, survived a
university BSc program with a smattering of "gentlemen's" 2.5
GP's in our math courses. What hurts is being fascinated with
mathematics in spite of never quite getting the hang of certain
really essential concepts and techniques. Well, here comes Jan
Gullberg to the rescue. In one volume he covers a remarkably
thorough array of ...
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When the Air Hits Your Brain: Tales from Neurosurgery33 reviews
Frank Vertosick
W. W. Norton, 2008
Very well written
I enjoyed reading this book a lot. This is not a type of book I am used to reading but it is very well written. The subject is very intersting and Mr. Vertosick makes it very easy to understand for people like me, who does not know a lot about subject.
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The Great Escape51 reviews
Paul Brickhill
W. W. Norton & Company, 2004
Recommended
I listened to this book as an audio book. I thought I knew the story but after listening I found out that I didn't. A worthwhile and engrossing book. Recommended. Email:boland7214@aol.
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Up Front33 reviews
Bill Mauldin
W. W. Norton, 2000
Glorious!
The copy of this Book, that I grew up with was my Father's 1945 Paperback Edition. As a Kid, I was drawn in to these amazing Cartoons by Bill. When I was about 13, I read the Text to this Great Book, and was Blown Away by it! In my view, Bill Mauldin has written the Most Honest Account of World War II that you are gonna find. From a Dogface's Point-Of-View, this Book is a History Lesson for all ...
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When Broken Glass Floats: Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge44 reviews
Chanrithy Him
W. W. Norton & Company, 2000
moving
After reading this I somehow felt changed. Written so well that you feel her emotions immensely throughout the book. I didn't want to put it down.
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Siblings Without Rivalry65 reviews
Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish
W. W. Norton & Company, 1987
A lifesaver!
This book sure helped me survive being a parent! It helped so much that the book was written in a way that I could pick it up, read quickly for the few uninterrupted minutes I could actually get, and then put it down. The cartoons were great- there were some that I copied and hung up around the house as reminders to myself, for the habits that I wanted to form. This book especially helped me ...
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Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome: Breaking the Ties that Bind (Norton Professional Book)32 reviews
Amy J. L. Baker
W. W. Norton, 2007
A Must Read for all Mental Health Professionals
As a professional psychotherapist, I found Dr. Baker's book essential to my knowledge base of family relationships. It clarifies and gives a name to a phenomena that is, sadly, all too common. The book informs my work, enabling me to help targeted parents understand the syndrome as well as try to prevent PAS where it looks likely to take hold. The look is easy to read and understand without ...
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All on Fire: William Lloyd Garrison and the Abolition of Slavery25 reviews
Henry Mayer
W. W. Norton, 2008
Both sides to the story
Now a book that shows two sides of slavery that all white people were not all for slavery .Like Dr.martin luther king was saying that slavery was not about black against white ,but justice againt injustice.Because if all men and women are not free then we are all in chains.Books like this one has giving us a balance look at one of america darkest sides. But men like Garrison showed us that their ...
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Cache Lake country;: Life in the North woods21 reviews
John J Rowlands
W.W. Norton, 1947
what a great book!
I have read a lot of outdoor books over the last 40 years, and this is one of the best. I am going to research the author, John J. Rowlands, because he was obviously a fascinating man who lead a very interesting life. This book tells about 12 months living in a cabin on a lake in Northern Onatario. At the time Rowlands was working as a timber cruiser, evaluating forests for use as lumber. He ...
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Titanic: Triumph and Tragedy22 reviews
John P. Eaton, Charles A. Haas
W. W. Norton & Company, 1995
Comprehensive in the Extreme
I must say this is the most comprehensive book on the Titanic I have yet seen. Every facet of the liner's history from its origins to the wreck exploration is covered. Each chapter includes pictures of everything connected to the ship. Anyone with any interest in Titanic at all should have a copy. I did think the authors could have done better with their chapter on the sinking itself ...
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Infrastructure: A Field Guide to the Industrial Landscape23 reviews
Brian Hayes
W. W. Norton, 2005
Fantastic - learn about all that stuff around that you usually ignore.
For me, this book brought a new level of fun to driving around. Another take on the many things that 'make civilized life possible.'
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Land of Plenty: A Treasury of Authentic Sichuan Cooking31 reviews
Fuchsia Dunlop
W. W. Norton & Company, 2003
Szechuan Peppercorns are available
i noticed in the 2003 review that it was stated that US government had banned import of this key component. this ban appears to have been lifted and they can be found online at places like Penzeys
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All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking32 reviews
Molly Stevens
W. W. Norton & Company, 2004
Hands down--this is the best for braising!
Comprehensive, wonderful, fabulous...what more can I say? If you only want to buy one cookbook for braising, look no further. Molly Stevens covers just about everything and makes it easy. For a beginning cook all of this information might seen daunting, but the great thing is that she goes into detail for each preparation step and offers lots of good tips. I just purchased this book mid ...
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