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Brother Odd (Odd Thomas Novels) 204 reviews
Dean Koontz
Bantam, 2007
Odd Thomas
All of the Odd Thomas books are delightful. What I so enjoy about Dean Koontz is he always keeps you guessing. It is an amazing read and Odd is one of my all time favorite characters.
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Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America
Thomas L. Friedman
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008
Thomas L. Friedman’s no. 1 bestseller The World Is Flat has helped millions of readers to see globalization in a new way. Now Friedman brings a fresh outlook to the crises of destabilizing climate change and rising competition for energy—both of which could poison our world if we do not act quickly and collectively. His argument speaks to all of us who are concerned about the state of America in the global future. Friedman ...
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Thomas Jefferson on Wine 3 reviews
John Hailman
University Press of Mississippi, 2006
THOMAS JEFFERSON ON WINE
This book is super for anyone interested in wine-to know what was going on in wine in Jeffersons time-some European wines that we drink today but were surly different at that time.Well written as well
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Odd Hours57 reviews
Dean Koontz
Bantam, 2008
Continuing the Odd journey
Yet another master work of Dean Koontz. Koontz takes Odd Thomas on a different journey with this book, but does not let us down. There may even be a connection between two of his series. That could be a good book!
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Fidelity 11 reviews
Thomas Perry
Harcourt, 2008
Fidelity by Thomas Perry
Great read from Perry. This novel grabbed me from the beginning and wouldn't let go. I don't want to give anything away but there was one surprising twist after another. Highly recommended.
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Odd Thomas460 reviews
Dean Koontz
Bantam, 2006
Cheerfully Creepy Sad
Odd Thomas, the first a a series, is a cheerfully creepy book that is quite fun to read. Odd, the protagonist, has few normal days and strives to balance supernatural needs plus the normal insanity of our world. All while being the best person he can be. Done with great good humor.
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Basic Economics 3rd Ed: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy35 reviews
Thomas Sowell
Basic Books, 2007
Knowing what leads to what in economics
Sowell describes fundamental principles in language that anyone who has earned a high school degree can understand. He illustrates the principles with clear and compelling examples. The book contains a wealth of information that explains why good intentions so often lead to bad results in economic matters such as rent controls and "excess profits." The 3 chapters in Part I Prices and Markets ...
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Economic Facts and Fallacies38 reviews
Thomas Sowell
Basic Books, 2007
accessible genius
REad one of his essays, put the book down, think about what you read, apply it to your world around you, then pick up the book and read another essay. Sowell is my hero.
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My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir290 reviews
Clarence Thomas
Harper, 2007
Gerry Seaquist
Just what America needs to know. All are created equal and any person can succeed if you want. Be educated, don't lie to yourself and above all don't blame others for what your life, you made it by what you did and the effort you put into what you have. If you depend on others then except what they give you, thats all you are going to receive, you have no person to blame but yourself. Become ...
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Thomas Jefferson36 reviews
R. B. Bernstein
Oxford University Press, USA, 2005
Finally, a balanced view of Jefferson
Chou En-Lai, the 20th century Communist leader, was once asked what he thought of the French Revolution. "Too early to say," was his response.
The same has long been true of Thomas Jefferson. Is he a great leader or a great hypocrite? How do we make sense of a person who wrote the ringing words of the Declaration of Independence, yet lived off of the labor of slaves? For far too long, most ...
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Thomas the Tank Engine's Hidden Surprises (Let's Go Lift-and-Peek)12 reviews
W. Rev Awdry
Random House Books for Young Readers, 1999
One Excited Little Boy
I bought this book for my boyfriend's son. He loves Thomas the Train and thinks this lift-and-peek book is the best thing since sliced bread. He wants it read to him every night.
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A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-first Century23 reviews
Oliver Van DeMille
George Wythe College Press, 2006
A novel approach for this former public school parent
Oliver DeMille has effectively packaged a timeless educational paradigm into an understandable reference book. Most impressive is the call for parents to lead the charge in their children's education, regardless of chosen venue. Bravo.
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Mysteries of the Middle Ages: And the Beginning of the Modern World (Hinges of History)7 reviews
Thomas Cahill
Anchor, 2008
Mysteries of the Middle Ages
This is well written as are all Thomas Cahill's works: history brought to life. In this book he weaves so many stands of culture into the stories.
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A Book of Hours 17 reviews
Thomas Merton
Sorin Books, 2007
Thomas Merton - A Book of Hours
The whole world should read and believe Thomas Merton! This is an artfully put together book. It adds that needed something for every day. It is one of the best inspirational works I have seen or read or used on a daily basis! If you haven't seen it - find it and use it. It will not only change you as an individual but if we could get everyone to believe the truth held here, it could change the ...
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Raising Atlantis 89 reviews
Thomas Greanias
Pocket, 2006
If for no other reason
If for no other reason, this book succeeds in the details about...Raising Atlantis but I think the subplots involving the ex-nun, the Vatican, the father-son issues, work, contrary to what others have said. I look forward to reading the next book.
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Thomas the Tank Engine Story Collection (The Railway Series)37 reviews
W. Rev Awdry
Random House Books for Young Readers, 2005
Big Red is worth it!
In our home, we call this, Big Red. (Under dust jacket, it's red) It is held together with tape to help its broken spine. Good sign for a book. My boy loves it, need I say more?
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Thomas the Tank Engine's Big Lift - And - Look Book45 reviews
Random House, 1996
a great book to interact with your child
This book is a wonderful learning tool. On one page the flaps contain numbers 1-10, another page has railway cars carrying each letter of the alphabet. And what kid doesn't love to lift all those flaps!
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The World Is Flat1123 reviews
Thomas Friedman
Penguin Books Ltd (UK), 2007
flatenning but biased
The World is Flat - Thomas Friedman
"What else but sensationalism could you expect from an American Journalist" My friend commented when I told him I was on a most sensational book by New York Times' Thomas Friedman. I thank my friend and my kids favorite 4th Grade teacher Michael Citrino to have recommended "The World is Flat" which has introduced me to a rapidly flattening world, of which I ...
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The World Is Flat 3.0: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century1123 reviews
Thomas L. Friedman
Picador, 2007
flatenning but biased
The World is Flat - Thomas Friedman
"What else but sensationalism could you expect from an American Journalist" My friend commented when I told him I was on a most sensational book by New York Times' Thomas Friedman. I thank my friend and my kids favorite 4th Grade teacher Michael Citrino to have recommended "The World is Flat" which has introduced me to a rapidly flattening world, of which I ...
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The Seven Storey Mountain94 reviews
Thomas Merton
Harvest Books, 1999
a treasure, and immortal
"The Seven Storey Mountain" is that rarest of gems: an articulate book about a lifelong spiritual quest.
Its author, Thomas Merton, tells the story of his life, how his vague unease about spiritual questions eventually led him not only to Catholicism but to the narrow walls of a Trappist monastery in Kentucky.
The writing is rich and thoughtful. Whatever your opinion of Merton's ...
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