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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition (Text Revision)

105 reviews
American Psychiatric Association

American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc., 2000

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR
This book is one textbook that will stay with me throughout my coursework. It is very helpful in understanding mental issues and how to decide proper diagnosis. It is well written and easy to navigate. I definitely recommend also getting DSM made easy with this book as the case examples really are helpful.

Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4)

2790 reviews
Stephenie Meyer

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008

Its a good book! Quit whining!
I have just looked over a few reviews and read various people moaning about the wrong message being sent and such...So I wanted to defend it a little! I thought the book was an excellent read, and that its not the job of the author to give a "message". Thats a job for philosophers and preachers. No one asks Stephen Spielberg for a "message" in his movies. Sometimes there is one, sometimes not, ...

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

227 reviews
American Psychological Association

American Psychological Association (APA), 2001

Excellent condition, excellent deal
The book was just as advertised and in excellent condition, arriving much sooner than expected.

Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time

1232 reviews
Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007

Unexpected emotional moments
I heard much about this book; many have written reviews about this book. I expected a heroic story about white man goes to brown country, sees horrible plight, saves brown people. It is about the journey of Greg Mortenson - but in his journey you "see" the people of Pakistan (and little of Afghanistan.) And yes, you also see Greg's personal struggles to understand and navigate cultures so ...

Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us)

16 reviews
Tom Vanderbilt

Knopf, 2008

I didn't know that!
A fascinating book! Every page is full of interesting things I didn't know (and never thought to ask). What sort of "safety features" actually make driving more dangerous? Why does the Los Angeles traffic control system take account of the Hebrew calendar? How do cows function as mental speed bumps in Delhi? What feature do left turners share in Pittsburg and Beijing? Reading it will give you a ...

The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism

27 reviews
Andrew Bacevich

Metropolitan Books, 2008

Paying the price for a distorted idea of "freedom"
When I read books like this one about America's descent into empire, the threshold question for me is always, to what extent does the author blame George W. Bush (or related bugaboos like Cheney, Rumsfeld, John Yoo, the Weekly Standard, etc.) for the state of the nation and the world today. For while all those worthies do deserve no small measure of vilification, the baseline insight for coming ...

Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive

56 reviews
Noah J. Goldstein, Steve J. Martin, ...

Free Press, 2008

Clear A Spot On Your Bookshelf!
As a corporate director of human resources, the bulk of my day-to-day existence is convincing people - whether subordinate or superior - to do what I believe is best for the organization. I have just finished the new book, "Yes!" Three things in this great book stand out for me. 1. Real world case studies in the actual business arenas. 2. Contains a wealth of techniques that are easily ...

The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

445 reviews
Michael Pollan

Penguin, 2007

Calling all Corn People - READ THIS BOOK!
I read this book a little while ago and didn't have time to review it, but the essential messages keep popping into my consciousness as I go about my day-to-day life. Before reading this book, for example, I had never realized that Corn has cunningly taken over the world and turned us all into "Corn People." Pollan's simple plan - to make three meals - turns into an exploration of all things ...

The Way of the World: A Story of Truth and Hope in an Age of Extremism

18 reviews
Ron Suskind

Harper, 2008

How Do You Spell Impeachable Offense ??
Have mercy!! What to say. Saw the author in an inteview say it's written like a movie. True enough. It's a screenplay, shouldn't be any problem getting it into film. Only thing is, maybe where it belongs is on the committee where Rep. Kucinich's articles of impeachment are twisting in the wind. Now, about the book. It's beautifully written, incredibly finely woven, and perhaps the most ...

Twilight (Twilight, Book 1)

2130 reviews
Stephenie Meyer

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2005

About three things I was absolutely positive:
First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of me---and I didn't know how dominant that part might be----that yearned for his undivided attention. (among other things) And third, I was uncondionally and irrevocably in love with him.

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down

210 reviews
Anne Fadiman

Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1998

What else can I add? Except this is my favorite book, ever.
If anyone's been patient enough to read all hundred-plus reviews up to this point, they already know what this book is about, how well-written it was, how well researched, and how terribly humane. All I can add is that, though I read (well, start, at any rate) about a hundred books a year, and have been doing so for about three decades now, this is the single best book I've ever read.

I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell

264 reviews
Tucker Max

Citadel Press, 2006

Hilarious!
This book was entirely too funny! Reminds me of too many guys I knew when I was younger, but the stories! Sometimes I wonder if this could actually happen to a person- then I realize that I had my own stories.... Definitely a good read!

Eclipse Special Edition (The Twilight Saga)

878 reviews
Stephenie Meyer

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008

Eclipse
Thought it was an excellant ending to the series. Couldn't put it down til I was finished.

Havana Nocturne: How the Mob Owned Cuba and Then Lost It to the Revolution

23 reviews
T. J. English

William Morrow, 2008

Great Historical Read
Mr. English does a great job of telling the real story, or at least as real as can be known. He also takes some time to set the record straight on some common falacies about the mob. Great book, my 16 year old now reading it.

How to Win Friends & Influence People

608 reviews
Dale Carnegie

Pocket, 1998

A Must Read...
This is the roadmap and field book for developing and maintaining healthy and unselfish interactions with others. What does another person need to hear in the first 30-seconds to get their attention? Why should you see a situation from the other person's point of view and what will happen if you don't? This book is filled with real life vignettes that illustrate the power of having a winning ...

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

930 reviews
Malcolm Gladwell

Back Bay Books, 2002

A year later and I'm still marveling over this book!
I've heard Malcolm Gladwell speak, and he's superb! In this innovative book, whether he's referring to the Maven, or the Connector, it's relatable to all individuals. If you're looking for a light leadership book that brings up very INNOVATIVE topics, this is it! For additional tips on leadership, I'd also recommend taking a course at www.corporatetrendsetters.com.

The World Is Flat 3.0: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century

1149 reviews
Thomas L. Friedman

Picador, 2007

Absolutely Fantastic Piece!
This is an absolutely fantastic book on globalization and the frightening and inspiring realities of its growing potential. A great piece.

The Art of Public Speaking with Learning Tools Suite (Student CD-ROMs 5.0, Audio Abridgement CD set, ...

31 reviews
Stephen E Lucas

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2005

very good
i really liked the books. it was a new package as promised and also delivered on time. thank you.

A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present (P.S.)

634 reviews
Howard Zinn

Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2005

No sugar coated, political correctness here!
Well written, intensely compelling, and mind expanding. This book should be a mandatory read for every high school student in the country. Throw away The American Pageant, and hand out Zinn's book instead.

Freakonomics [Revised and Expanded]: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

1559 reviews
Stephen J. Dubner

William Morrow, 2006

Freakonomics
This is the most fascinating book I have read this year. I could not resist sending copies to my friends and relatives

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