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Common Sense, The Rights of Man and Other Essential Writings of Thomas Paine (Signet Classics) 57 reviews
Thomas Paine
Signet Classics, 2003
Essential American Reader
I bought this with the Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federlist Papers. They form a basic part of American thought at the time of our founding.
Thomas Paine's work was the spark that ignited Americans to seek their own way. You can't understand the American mind of 1776 without reading this book.
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The Elements of Investing 12 reviews
Burton G. Malkiel, Charles D. Ellis
Wiley, 2009
Great primer for beginning investor
An excellent, easy-to-read and understand saving and investment primer for the beginning investor. The thrust of the book is index funds. Forget about mutual funds that pay managers to beat the market--they rarely, if ever, do. Put your money in funds that mimic the broad stock and bond markets. Their favorites are Vanguard and Fidelity index funds. And to the young person, their best advice is ...
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The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most ... 82 reviews
Karen Page, Andrew Dornenburg
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
One of the best books on cooking ever
I'm a professional cook, and this book is so incredibly useful at brain-storming flavor combinations, I just love it. Not really any recipes, just a bunch of recommendations for flavor profiles. Instead of digging through 20 books of recipes to get a few ingredient ideas I can just pop open this one and very quickly decide what else to pair up into my salad, or dessert, or any other course. It ...
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Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking137 reviews
Marcella Hazan
Knopf, 1992
Best Italian Cookbook
The best italian cookbook i have ever used. Simple and delicious recipes in which Hazan describes very well. I am first generation Italian (Calabria) and can attest to the authenticity of her methods and ingredients. Bottom line, I havnt found a recipe i didnt like. If you like real italian food, you will love this book.
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Collins Business Essentials)326 reviews
Robert B. Cialdini
Harper Paperbacks, 2007
Absolutely revealing!
I just got the book and haven't finished reading everything but I must say that I started laughing out loud about some of Robert Cialdini's experiences as I have experienced some situations myself and I also was astounded about the revelations of human behaviors. I can't wait to finish reading it. It is one of the best books I have read and I already learned so much that I can use in my ...
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Quantum Wellness Cleanse: The 21-Day Essential Guide to Healing Your Mind, Body and Spirit17 reviews
Kathy Freston
Weinstein Books, 2009
Life-changing!
This book does not disappoint!! It offers daily words of encouragement, information, and assistance to help you adapt for those 21 days. I recommended to this unique book to anyone who wants to renew their eating lifestyle at least for 21 days. You can also use some of this wonderful, awakening knowledge for the rest of your life.
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Essential Words for the GRE (Barron's Essential Words for the GRE)26 reviews
Philip Geer
Barron's Educational Series, 2007
Will Improve Your GRE Verbal Score
I was only able to make it halfway through this book, and it helped me to improve my GRE Verbal score by 90 points. It makes it really easy to learn the words, and the word roots units in the end are highly useful. Even if you do not have time to go through this entire book, it is still a great buy.
In addition, I did not think it would be such a great help with the reading sections, until I ...
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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - Prima Essential Guide 3 reviews
David Knight
Prima Games, 2010
Awesome Mini Guide
This is a must have if your a fan of the battlefield series . Very detailed and it is 240 pages long .
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Julia's Kitchen Wisdom: Essential Techniques and Recipes from a Lifetime of Cooking68 reviews
Julia Child
Knopf, 2009
Julia's Kitchen Wisdom
A gift for my daughter - she was very happy with it and thought it was concise and better for how she cooks than the full "Mastering the Art of French Cooking."
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Captured by the Light: The Essential Guide to Creating Extraordinary Wedding Photography10 reviews
David Ziser
New Riders Press, 2010
Very specific advice from a successful photographer
I don't normally buy wedding photography books, but after flipping through this one I couldn't resist getting it. The author, a former engineer, gives very specific advice on how to get certain looks, defines his terms, and shows example pictures both using and not using his techniques, very helpful.
I liked the simple description of "loop" lighting and why it is desirable for this type of ...
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Essential Oils Desk Reference57 reviews
Essential Science Pub, 2007
A wonderful asset to anyone's library
There are very few books in which I wish I could have memorized. This book--Essential Oils Desk Reference Book----is one of them. There are so many great pieces of knowledge in this book ---I would like to know them all.
A great asset to anyone's library--especially if you are interested in learning all about herbs, and oils for their medicinal purposes.
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Boneshaker (Sci Fi Essential Books)77 reviews
Cherie Priest
Tor Books, 2009
WhatMissKelleyIsReading: bookitty.typepad.com
Boneshaker is set in Civil War-era Seattle, or the city that would-have-been Seattle if not for Dr. Blue's Incredible Bone-Shaking Drill Engine, which forces the evacuation of the city following a test-run. Poisonous gas is unleashed on the populace, and a wall has to be built around Seattle to contain it. Outside the wall: a heavily-polluted border town waiting for the war in the east to end. ...
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Practicing the Power of Now: Essential Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises from The Power of Now132 reviews
Eckhart Tolle
New World Library, 2001
the power of now
Perfect packaging. Fast delivery. Would definitely purchase from this seller again. Book is a must for anyone wanting wholeness and clarity about life. It worked for me and for my 24 yr old son. Get the book.
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The Portable Atheist: Essential Readings for the Nonbeliever68 reviews
Christopher Hitchens
Da Capo Press, 2007
Great book for your library
This book is great to have and to keep for your own library. I bought a few copies for myself and a couple of family members. It is smart and contains alot of authors, there are short and long passages which makes it any easy read for anyone.
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Guitar Fretboard Workbook94 reviews
Musicians Institute Press, 2003
Excellent Book
i am a beginning guitar player. i started reading books on how to play guitar about 6 months ago. this book really helped me to figure out the fretboard. at first, i was very intimidated to play. with the help of this book, my understanding has increased tremendously. everything is explained well. i have bought alot of how to books and this one is near the top of my list.
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The Coconut Oil Miracle (Previously published as The Healing Miracle of Coconut Oil)63 reviews
Bruce Fife, Jon J. Kabara
Avery Trade, 2004
Outstanding!
What an absolutely amazingly informative resource! Bruce Fife, C.N., N.D. has truly done an outstanding job of bringing science, statistics and evidence into an easily understandable and incredibly easy to read book. He explains quite simply the break down of coconut oil and how the Medium Chained Fatty Acids (MCFA's) contained in coconuts reacts in our bodies. He sites examples of ...
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Cooking Light Cook's Essential Recipe Collection: Slow Cooker: 57 essential recipes to eat smart, be fit, ...31 reviews
Editors of Cooking Light Magazine
Oxmoor House, 2006
Great satisfaction with product and service
This book contains many recipes that will be helpful for busy homemakers, mothers, and those working outside the home. Most of the ingredients called for are those already in the pantry. I was very pleased with the prompt delivery and the pristine condition of the book. I highly recommend the book and the vendor to others.
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The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book that Will Change the Way You Do Business (Collins Business ...177 reviews
Clayton M. Christensen
Harper Paperbacks, 2003
Indispensable Reading
Every person intimately involved in any organization should read this book.
This book changed most management thinking and many organizational structures of corporate America. It should change more. This book should be required reading for anyone involved or studying profit and non-profit organizations.
If you have 5 books on your management shelf, this should be one of them.
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The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to ...113 reviews
Valerie Ann Worwood
New World Library, 1991
Used Essential Oils Book in GREAT shape!
I was really nervous about buying a used item online, but I am very happy with this book. It's in GREAT shape and I paid way less than my friends did for the same book! It also came in pretty good time and I didn't even have to go to the store. Love it.
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Landscape Painting: Essential Concepts and Techniques for Plein Air and Studio Practice14 reviews
Mitchell Albala
Watson-Guptill, 2009
A Complete Guide to Creating Better Landscape Paintings
An excellent instruction book that covers all the basics, as well as discussing more advanced painting techniques in later chapters. From the start the author acknowledges that there is more than one way to make a successful painting, unlike many art books which use a "my-way-or-the-highway" approach to art instruction. The book also provides the best explanation I have read on how different ...
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