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Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who ... 164 reviews
Ron Hall, Denver Moore
Thomas Nelson, 2008
Denver Proves to Us that No Matter How Worthless You Feel, You Can Change the World!
You must read this book. You will be humbled, encouraged, challenged and heart broken as you read this gripping true story of three very different people with more in common that you can imagine. Have you ever felt worthless? Ever wrestled with prejudice or apathy? Or have you felt you were better than someone? Come on now, haven't we all at some level felt all of these feelings at one time or ...
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Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days 31 reviews
Dr. Kevin Leman
Revell, 2008
What A Difference
I recently saw Dr. Kevin Leman on Fox and Friends and I immediately went out and bought Have A New Kid By Friday. After reading this book, the whole atmosphere in my house has changed. I used to have kids who were disrespectful, and mouthy, but now I have kids who listen to me-- I almost fell over the other day when my son asked me what he could do to help.
I liked the book so much that I am ...
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Cute Overload Page-A-Day Calendar 2009 (Color Page-A-Day(r) Calendars)6 reviews
Meg Frost
Workman Publishing Company, 2008
Snorgleishious calendere
ZOMIGODPONIEEZ1!!111!!
For all the CO fans everwhere this is pure delight. A MUST HAVE! You weel lof the disapproving bunnehs, all the snorgley kittehs & pupperes & hedgies.
And if you're not a CO fan (shifty eyes - how CAN this BE???) you will learn and be able to understand this postingk. And you too weel become a CO addict!
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First Day Jitters35 reviews
Julie Danneberg
Charlesbridge Publishing, 2000
great job
we got the book in great shape and in great time. Good book for my daughters first day of school.
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Skinny Bitch 750 reviews
Kim Barnouin, Rory Freedman
Running Press, 2005
This book ROCKS!
I read this book cover to cover twice. I am not a vegan or a vegetarian. I've researched a lot of nutrition information over the years due to my own or family members' health issues. This book is so in your face! I loved it! Beyond PC and any psuedo "sensibility" offenses, this book gives real good info, with a much needed kick in the b**t! I could list several more very reputable resources that ...
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The Kite Runner2453 reviews
Khaled Hosseini
Riverhead Trade, 2004
Deeply moving
A tear came down when I finished this book. And, btw, I like to movie too (for different reasons).
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1984 (Signet Classics)1377 reviews
George Orwell
New American Library, 1961
Big Brother is watching you!
"1984" is George Orwell's warning of the dangers of a totalitarian society. The main character in the novel, Winston Smith, is a low-ranking member of the ruling Party in the country of Oceania. Winston and his fellow citizens are monitored everywhere they go, even in their own homes. Party members spy on everyone using ever-present telescreens, and pictures of "Big Brother," the Party's leader, ...
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The First Days Of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher 275 reviews
Harry K. Wong, Rosemary T. Wong
Harry K. Wong Publications, 2004
great
these books came when ordered. No gliches. We like the material in this book and we have the videos of Harry K Wong as well. Great stuff.
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The Road (Oprah's Book Club)1512 reviews
Cormac McCarthy
Vintage Books, 2007
Depth Expressed through Brevity
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" covers topics of great depth, including the nature of a father's relationship with his son, in austere brevity. As in McCarthy's book, No Country for Old Men (Vintage International), the author utilizes a staccato and direct prose to address and probe issues of great scale and scope.
The dark and foreboding background of this story is always hovering around the ...
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The Dangerous Days of Daniel X 36 reviews
James Patterson
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
Unexpected!
I'm not a fan of Sci-Fi, but I became one after reading this book. James Patterson has never disapointed me.
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The Night Before Kindergarten26 reviews
Grosset & Dunlap, 2001
Perfect for our pre-K graduate!
Our soon to be kindergartener loves this book and often asks it to be read to her. It's a really cute story with fun illustrations.
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day172 reviews
Judith Viorst
Aladdin, 1987
It Was Fun, Bad Day Or Not
I've seen some of the other reviews and how this book is too negative. I liked it! Things don't always so as planned, but this book offers a refreshing and funny way to introduce that concept to your child. The pictures are great and the message is clear that despite everything being topsy-turvy, it'll be allright and we'll make it through. I recommend this book. Another book I like and read ...
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21 Pounds in 21 Days: The Martha's Vineyard Diet Detox 115 reviews
Roni Deluz, James Hester
Collins Living, 2007
Don't Judge until you try this!!!
First, I'm not a dieter.
Second, I don't do diets!!
I didn't do this just for the weightloss. I wanted to do this to feel better. Today is my 21st day of the detox and tomorrow I start the break.
My wife and I decided on this program after much research. We read both the posoitive and the negative. Having read a large portion of the reviews here, I found it odd how evenly split they ...
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Suite Francaise365 reviews
Irene Nemirovsky
Vintage, 2007
Put this at the top of your "To Read" list
"Suite Française" is one of the most amazing books I've read this year. The first part of the book, "Storm in June," depicts the lives of various characters as they struggle with the beginning of the Great War and the German invasion/occupation of Paris. All of the characters are equally fascinating, and the author distinguishes how people from opposite classes responded to the same situations. ...
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The Dangerous Book for Boys629 reviews
Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden
Collins, 2007
I knew this stuff but...
I am a geezer and things like this were taught when I was young and had to run from dinos to avoid becoming supper while going home for supper BUT
The IGGIES put everything right here!!
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Get 2 copies of this book, one for the young man who needs to know these things because... a mans gotta know what a man should know.
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Get the other copy for yourself because you've forgotten ...
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Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done228 reviews
Larry Bossidy, Ram Charan, ...
Crown Business, 2002
Management Take Notice
Execution is a must read for all Executives. So many in management have trouble making decisions for fear of the Old Boy Network politics. Larry Bossidy would have none of that, and changed out his Executive staff until he had one's who would EXECUTE!
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Me Talk Pretty One Day726 reviews
David Sedaris
Back Bay Books, 2001
One of the best books I've read in a long time
This book is laugh out loud funny. It got me through a long day of air traveling. Me Talk Pretty One Day is almost like a collection of short stories put together in one book because it doesn't follow the beginning-middle-end format. Each chapter is more or less a chapter in David's life. Either way, the things written in this book will make you loud so laugh others will stare and ask what's in ...
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Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith717 reviews
Jon Krakauer
Anchor, 2004
Religion Gone Too Far
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith
I read this book in shock and awe BEFORE the news of the raid on the YFZ ranch in Texas. At times it was tough reading because I found myself being heartsick and angry that such atrocities are condoned in the United States today.
Jon Krakauer has turned from extreme adventure to extreme religion in this inside look at a fundamentalist ...
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The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels76 reviews
Michael Watkins
Harvard Business School Press, 2003
Great Primer for Taking On a Management Job
The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins is squarely aimed at the task of a manager coming in and dealing with a new team. Those first ninety days can really make or break a business relationship and it is well worth studying this information before you take on a new job.
Michael breaks down your task into these discreet steps: promote yourself, accelerate your learning, match your strategy to ...
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The Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever65 reviews
Mark Frost
Hyperion, 2007
If you liked this book, you MUST read this interview!
I found this incredible interview regarding how the game of Golf has changed over the years. You wouldn't believe the evolution! If you have any interest in the history of Golf, this is a must read. If you want to become even more knowledgeable on the subject, scroll to the bottom of the interview and get in touch with the author. After reading, I guarantee you will be able to lead the most ...
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