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Truth and Consequences: Special Comments on the Bush Administration's War on American Values 50 reviews
Keith Olbermann
Random House, 2007
Do we need Keith?
Legal History of the Color Line: The Rise And Triumph of the One-drop Rule
YES! I haven't seen anything like Keith since British MP George Galloway gave Congress the tongue-lashing it so desperately needed. He knows how to combine important political commentary with entertainment and preach beyond the choir.
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Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson 2102 reviews
Mitch Albom
Broadway, 2002
Must READ Book
Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
This is one of the best books I have ever read. I read this as part of a college assignment. It was one of the best assignments ever. This book taught the class so much about living life, and living it to the fullest. If you are facing difficult times in your life, this is a MUST READ. Perhaps someone you know is ...
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Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10681 reviews
Marcus Luttrell
Little, Brown and Company, 2007
Liberals do suck, this book was good
Ok first of all all the rangers posting on this don't be mad because SEAL training is considered harder than yours. If you are such a bad man it shouldn't matter. Second, I agree that Luttrell is wrong about killing the 3 civilians but they should have been kept from leaving the area. They made a mistake and I am sure that it is hard for him to deal with. Third, this is a very good book that ...
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The Dangerous Book for Boys622 reviews
Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden
Collins, 2007
The way things used to be
Many, many years ago boys were taught this kind of stuff by their father's and their father's fathers. Boys are no longer introduced to this kind of helpful information. This book is beyond a helpful guide to knot tying and history. It is a well rounded piece of literary art. I have never read a book that teaches one how to build a bow and arrow on one page and how to treat a woman ...
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The Kite Runner2395 reviews
Khaled Hosseini
Riverhead Trade, 2004
a must read
tears and laughter during this read as well as empathy and disgust with the main character
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Into the Wild1160 reviews
Jon Krakauer
Anchor, 2007
Excellent Reading
I anctually watched the movie prior to reading it. I would suggest reading the book first, then watching the movie. It goes into further depth and explains a lot of obscure parts of the movie in more detail. A lot of people have said some harsh things about Chris Mccandles in their reviews. I can relate to his story. In each generation, there are always a group of individuals who feel ...
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Eclipse Special Edition (The Twilight Saga)14 reviews
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008
BACK TO BELLA AND EDWARD
IF YOU STARTED WITH TWILIGHT AND LOVED THE LOVE STORY THAT DEVELOPS BETWEEN BELLA AND EDWARD, DONT BE DISAPPOINTED ... THIS 3RD BOOK IS BACK TO THEM MOSTLY. MEYER GOES IN TO A LOT OF EXPLANATIONS OF PAST EVENTS BUT MERELY TO GET YOU TO UNDERSTAND THE NEED FOR THE CHARACTERS FEELINGS AROUND EACH OTHER. NOW YOU SEE THE REASON THAT NEW MOON TOOK IT'S COURSE, THE TRIANGLE HAD TO BE IN THERE FOR ...
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Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction88 reviews
David Sheff
Houghton Mifflin Co, 2008
Fascinating and Well-written
This book really builds empathy and understanding for families drawn into this dreadful problem. I just finished acting in two consecutive plays that coincidentally dealt with addiction and recovery and this book just expanded what I learned from that experience. Most of this information I had heard or read before, but when it is delivered in such a personal way it becomes more meaningful. ...
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Now, Discover Your Strengths321 reviews
Marcus Buckingham, Donald O. Clifton
Free Press, 2001
All Managers Should read this book
This book goes along with StrengthFinders by Rath. I enjoyed this book. I agree focusing on an employees strengths are key. In the book, Elephants Can't Change but Leopards can!!! it talks about the Now, Discover your Strengths book and how it can be implemented by Management.
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Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD106 reviews
Daniel G. Amen
Berkley Trade, 2002
With Understanding, There Can Be Hope, Even with ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, ADHD, runs in my family somewhat. In my wife's family it can be a run away train. For me, it's one of those things that can mess your life up, if you let it. However, in my case, it was only after I was 46 that I realized that I had it, and that was told to me by a caring friend.
In this book, Dr. Amen tells of how he got into the practice of ...
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The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, Revised Edition44 reviews
Carol Stock Kranowitz
Perigee Trade, 2006
cant live without it
this book answers all the questions ive ever had about my special needs child. it is so well written. ive bought a copy for all of my close family members so they know all the aspects of my childs disorder. saying i love it would be an understatement.
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Pat the Bunny (Touch and Feel Book)147 reviews
Dorothy Kunhardt
Golden Books, 2001
wonderful for reading to babies
This book should be read to every new baby ... I've read it a million times for my own children ... and presented it to new parents. It is a book the baby will love through the years!!
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Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew92 reviews
Ellen Notbohm
Future Horizons, 2005
Great for family/friends/ and as a reminder for yourself
This is a short book that helps understanding your child's feelings and concerns and how to deal with them (it does not break down the different ASDs). The book is written as if your child is speaking to you, which makes it more personal. It has 10 short main points from the child's view, then explains every point more detailed in the second part of the book. This book might help people who ...
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Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's134 reviews
John Elder Robison
Crown, 2007
Not to be missed!
This is the BEST book of the many that I've read about Asperger's Syndrome. John Robison allows the reader to truly see the world through his eyes, and the result is an authentic experience unlike any other I've had. I'm a special ed teacher, sometimes working with Asperger's students. While reading this book, I gained a level of insight that none of the materials I've read or the experts I've ...
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Rules (Newbery Honor Book)61 reviews
Cynthia Lord
Scholastic Press, 2006
Rules
Rules is an excellent book. Rule is about a twelve year old girl named Cathrine who has a brother named David who has autism. Cathrine tries to teach him rules like " No toys in the fish tank and "Keep your pants on in public." I think Rules is a wounderful book to read beacuse it's about Cathrine trying to make friends and a girl moves in next door and tries to make friends. If you want to know ...
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The Betterphoto Guide to Digital Photography (Amphoto Guide Series) 68 reviews
Jim Miotke
Amphoto Books, 2005
A superb book written with a bit of humor!
I purchased this book for a digital photography course that I teach. I wanted to evaluate the book for use as a textbook for my students and it is fantastic. It is written in plain English, is very understandable, has great examples, and I am now using it for a digital photography course I teach. It covers all the fundamentals as well as some advanced techniques and is a guide that will serve the ...
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A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive1904 reviews
Dave Pelzer
HCI, 1995
awsome, sad. glad he escape
No child should have to go through this. I know the mother was mentally ill. I hope in death she is finally at rest
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The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, Revised Edition: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder11 reviews
Carol Stock Kranowitz
Perigee Trade, 2006
a bible for every parent who has a special needs child
being a mother of a special needs child, i wanted some new ideas for activites my child could do in and outside, this is the perfect book.
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Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the ...38 reviews
Kenneth Bock, Cameron Stauth
Ballantine Books, 2008
Great Resource
My children don't have autism, but have struggled with asthma, gluten and casein sensitivities and nutritional deficiencies causing neurological and many other symptoms. Dietary changes and nutritional supplements to treat underlying deficiencies have resulted in great positive changes in health for myself and my children.
Unlike another reviewer, I loved the case studies!! I found them so ...
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Word of Honor 3 reviews
Radclyffe
Bold Strokes Books, 2008
Fabulous Suspense! Wonderfully erotic!
From the opening page the tone was set. This was going to be another terrific entry in the Honor series highlighting Cameron and Blair.
I loved that the author brought all my favorite characters from this series together in this novel. The new romance between Emory and Dana was HOT!
Chapter two was an excellent intro back to Renee and Paula - they are a tremendous couple! Fabulous having ...
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