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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 355 reviews
Ken Kesey
Signet, 1963
Probably the best novel written during the 1960s
I think you could make a solid case that this is the best novel written during the 1960s. Differing greatly from the movie, the book is seen through the eyes of the Amerindian character, Chief Broom. McMurphy comes off in a similar, but also different way than the McMurphy in the movie. The biggest difference to me was that in the book McMurphy was the best therapist in the whole hospital, ...
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Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money 30 reviews
Rabbi Daniel Lapin
Wiley, 2005
Increase Your Quality of Life, Read this Book
I've truly enjoyed reading this book. Lapin is funny and has perfect examples of the principals he teaches. I haven't gotten wealthy yet but I've drastically improved my quality of life and I haven't even gotten all the way through the book. These principals have withstood the test of time, and Lapin lets you see them in a new light, with greater understanding, making it easier to become ...
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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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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1)5410 reviews
J.K. Rowling
Scholastic Press, 1998
Exciting story for the summer vacation roadtrip!
Our family enjoys the annual summer vacation road trip - seeing the countryside; anticipating our arrival at the vacation destination and listening to audio books. My son and daughter are 6 1/2 and 9 - they were thrilled by Jim Dale's reading of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. He does a great job of creating a distinct voice for each of the book's characters and the pacing is spot on. ...
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The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments7 reviews
George Johnson
Knopf, 2008
How to Produce Thought-Provoking Evidence of the Way Nature Works
If you like those wonderful articles in the science section of The New York Times, you've undoubtedly read Mr. Johnson's writing before. Reading this book is like gaining access to a whole collection of the best of such articles.
I've always preferred experimental evidence to theorizing as a way to advance knowledge. Many things can be better understood, both in and out of scientific fields, ...
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Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning 293 reviews
Jonah Goldberg
Doubleday, 2008
A History Lesson and a Warning for the Future
I have always been interested in history and remember reading many articles and books about FDR and the Depression. The opposition to the New Deal was usually painted as "those rich guys just don't want to share." Packing the Supreme Court I knew about, but not the realy reason for FDR's attempting to do this. How fitting that we are now living in the era of an "environmental crisis" where the ...
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The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need45 reviews
Daniel H. Pink
Riverhead Trade, 2008
The gift for Grads of 2008!
This book is something that your graduating senior will actually read! This book has great advice for--really--a newly changing world. Old advice on career planning doesn't cut it anymore. It is much better to use a compass, than a map when thinking about the future
Do your loved one a favor and buy a career guide, with great advice--that he/she will actually read! Buy this book!
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Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To: Divine Answers to Life's Most Difficult Problems23 reviews
Anthony Destefano
Doubleday, 2007
Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To
This book made me understand why I wasn't getting my prayers answered. It is a great book and I would reccommend it to anyone especially to those who need answers.
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What Color Is Your Parachute? 2008: A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-Changers29 reviews
Richard Nelson Bolles
Ten Speed Press, 2007
No Wonder It's Remains the "Gold Standard."
This guide continues to be one of the best resources for job hunters everywhere, as well as those who are just considering a career change but haven't yet made the leap. Although it's been the "gold standard" for years, the updated 2008 edition contains even more information to both inspire and help job hunters with practical details. For those of us who have always struggled to find our niche ...
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The Ten-Year Nap 34 reviews
Meg Wolitzer
Riverhead Hardcover, 2008
Ten Year Nap a Five Star Winner
I picked up "Ten Year Nap" on a friend's recommendation. I'm male, and certainly not an out-of-the-workplace mom, so I didn't begin reading "Ten Year Nap" in hopes of finding characters I identified with. What I did find was a funny, insightful book that held me every second, with some hilarious writing and great storytelling. I loved reading it and I loved quoting the zinger lines to friends. ...
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Plum Boxed Set 4 (10, 11, 12): Contains Ten Big Ones, Eleven on Top, and Twelve Sharp (Stephanie Plum Novels)7 reviews
Janet Evanovich
St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2007
stephanie plum
Her books are great. They keep you interested. Can't wait to finish this one & start the next.
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Ten Little Fingers (Board Books for Babies)27 reviews
Annie Kubler
Child's Play International, 2003
Great book!
I bought this book for my 8 month old and she loves to pat the pages as I read. It's easy for moms to memorize, too, but not so monotonous that you'd get sick of it the 10th time!
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The Hiding Place189 reviews
Corrie Ten Boom, John Scherrill
Bantam, 1984
Happy with the quality of the book
This book is beautiful inside and out. The outside is burgundy leather? bound with gold stamped letters. Very classic looking. The story itself is so well written, Corrie ten Boom draws you into her family. To hear how God worked miracles in spite of German occupation and concentration camps, and the lack of money and resources, was very faith building. I highly recommend this book.
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The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread168 reviews
Peter Reinhart
Ten Speed Press, 2001
I Cannot Praise This Book Enough
Prior to purchasing this cookbook, the only bread cookbook I used was "The Bread Bible" by Rose Levy Beranbaum. I didn't think anything could top "The Bread Bible", so I was skeptically optimistic about "The Bread Baker's Apprentice". So far, the recipes I've tried have equaled the recipes in the Bread Bible. Peter Reinhart's cinnamon roll dough is wonderful, and with Peter Reinhart's bread ...
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How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free: Retirement Wisdom That You Won't Get from Your Financial Advisor31 reviews
Ernie J. Zelinski
Ten Speed Press, 2004
Maybe a Blinding Glimpse into the Obvious, But....
Zelinski offers a number of BGO's but I've known too many folks who have moved on into retirement without giving much heed to the straightfoward advice he offers. We all may know how much money we have (or don't have)when we retire, but we may not "what" we're retiring to or think about "who" we will be when we do so. I think he may have over-simplified some of the pre-retirement mental ...
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The Ten-Cent Plague: The Great Comic-Book Scare and How It Changed America21 reviews
David Hajdu
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008
Fascinating History
I found this book totally fascinating. Not only does it discuss the social history surrounding comics in the 40's and 50's but you can also see some parallels between the traditional culture's reaction to comics back then and the reaction of some to video games today. (There as some big differences though that will prevent the anti-gaming types (Jack Thompson, etc.) today from doing the damage ...
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3)2599 reviews
J.K. Rowling
Scholastic, 1999
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban book 3
Like the first two Harry Potter books this book is great, it is in this book that parents should beware; it starts to have a few more moments that might scare the younger reader, it takes on a darker side as Harry ages and Voldemort begins to gain his power back, Definately makes you want to continue to read the complete set, this is my second time thru the books and I never tire of reading ...
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Lidia's Italy: 140 Simple and Delicious Recipes from the Ten Places in Italy Lidia Loves Most27 reviews
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, Tanya Bastianich Manuali
Knopf, 2007
You've just gotta love it
This book is a wonderful resource for Americans interested in cooking authentic Italian food. Organized by region, the book offers classic meat, vegetable, pasta, and dessert dishes for the various cuisines of Italy. In addition to ingredients and instructions, the book offers serving suggestions for each dish, as well as variations. The instructions are clear and detailed; and the ingredient ...
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Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accompaniments44 reviews
David Lebovitz
Ten Speed Press, 2007
Tasty Tasty!
I love this book!!! All of the recipies sound so delicious and I can not wait to try more. So far I've made Pear Sorbet and Strawberry Yogurt. Both were delicious and very simple to make. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in making their own Ice Cream.
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The River Cottage Meat Book16 reviews
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Ten Speed Press, 2007
A heartfelt ODE to Prime MEAT and good ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
This book was my first exposure to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, and it was long overdue. After having read it, I hope to eventually acquire ALL of the author's other books. I've reviewed more than my fair share of culinary offerings, but this one easily elbowed it's way into my tight list of top favorites.
I felt an immediate connection with the author, who clearly resonates to the reality ...
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