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The Annotated Wizard of Oz (Centennial Edition) 35 reviews
L. Frank Baum
W. W. Norton, 2000
Had enough of the "real" world? Oz awaits.
I'm a big fan of these annotated books, not only for their visual appeal on the bookshelf, but for their ability to transport me away from the everyday world. And you may think you know Oz because you can sing "Over the Rainbow" and "Follow the Yellow Brick Road", but I assure you, this book will take you farther into Oz than you ever went before. Unlike The Annotated Alice: The Definitive ...
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The Tin Forest8 reviews
Helen Ward
Templar Publishing, 2001
Let your dreams run wild!
The Tin Forest is recommended for readers from 4-8, but this book, to me, is a wonderful book for all ages. The story teaches the lesson of hanging onto one's dream, of not letting it go, of nourishing it, tending to it, until it indeed sprouts leaves and blossoms into a life of its own. The old man constantly held onto his dream, and never gave up what he wanted to achieve. He had hope and ...
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Rain on A Tin Roof33 reviews
Gabriel J Christian
Pond Casse Press, 1999
Let's Take a Trip Back Home
Rain on a Tin Roof (RAIN) is riveting. For those of us who are from the Caribbean, it appears that Gabriel Christian, by the attention given to every descriptive word, every detail, attempts to make those of us who are away from home, wallow in nostalgia. RAIN gives the impression of having never left the Caribbean.
My personal favorite, and the narrative by which this book gets its title, ...
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The Clarke Learn-to-Play Tin Whistle Set: Book, CD & Whistle8 reviews
Bill Ochs
The Pennywhistler's Press, 2001
Wanna learn the tinwhistle...
If you want to learn how to play the tinwhistle, then this is the book. Starts you out with the very basics and works you up to the more advanced. Bill Ochs is by far one of the best whistle players out there. Make sure you buy the book with the cd; hearing how the tunes are played will help you to learn a lot better then the book alone. This is the best instruction book I have every seen. Clear, ...
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Tragedy in Tin Can Holler25 reviews
Rozetta Mowery
Global Authors Publishers, 2007
An unforgettable Read
I have read alot of books, but this is one that will stay with you...A very well written, no boring parts book that you will not want to put down until you are finished...The author is a very admirable person to not just accept her past and forget about it..A must read...
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The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors127 reviews
James D. Hornfischer
audible.com
Ranks with Shattered Sword
A couple of years ago, I read "Shattered Sword" (about the Battle of Midway) and proclaimed it the best WWII account of Pacific Theatre Naval history to date. I now have to say THE LAST STAND OF THE TIN CAN SAILORS by James Hornfischer ranks right beside it.
This is a brilliantly presented accounting of Halsey's folly when he let his enormous ego get in the way of following orders. The result ...
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The Penny Whistle Book (Penny & Tin Whistle)9 reviews
Robin Williamson
Oak Publications, 1977
Terrific book
It's great to finally receive this book. The seller was prompt, payment easy, and on the whole a pleasure to do business with.
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Old Tin Sorrows (Garrett Files)9 reviews
Glen Cook
Roc, 1989
Garrett No. 4
Old Tin Sorrows
Old Tin Sorrows is the fourth book in the Garrett Files collection. Garrett is a tough ex-marine, private investigator in the mold of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer. The series is set in a fantasy world that is quite amusing. His advisor is "the Dead Man" who is really not a man at all and isn't dead exactly, but, oh never mind, buy this book; you'll want to read it several ...
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Andy Buckram's Tin Men12 reviews
Carol Ryrie Brink
Viking Press, 1966
Andy Buckram's Tin Men
It's funny, I've read hundreds of books over the years but this book has stayed on my mind since I was a kid. Andy Buckram's Tin Men was that wonderful mixture of fun, science, and luck. Andy was the kind of kid you always wanted to be. He was Boy's Life and Popular Science come to life. I'm sorry to see this terrific book is out of print. I still have my original copy, but I just can't ...
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Yes, Yes, Cherries: Stories (Tin House New Voice)11 reviews
Mary Otis
Tin House Books, 2007
Highly Recommended Debut
A wonderful debut by a gifted, original stylist. Armed with little more than good intentions, the hapless women and children who are Otis' protagonists do their best to survive and to find love in a world, fragmented and twisted off its axis, which no longer obeys the expected rules. Otis' eye for the absurdities of contemporary life is razor-sharp and unflinching, but always informed by humor ...
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Sand Pail Encyclopedia: A Complete Value Guide for Tin-Litho Sand Toys6 reviews
Karen Horman, Polly Minick
Hobby House Press, 2002
Oh to be young again and play in the sand...........
What a wonderful book. It tells all about the history of sand pails and who manufactured them. BUT the very best part is the pictures. There are over 300 wonderful colored pictures of sand pails organized by themes and years manufactured. Each picture has a wonderful description of the pail....it's size, year made and value. There are also pictures and information on watering cans, sand ...
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How To Build A Tin Canoe (Unabridged)7 reviews
Robb White
audible.com
Great Reading, but not mainly canoe
I got this from the library as I am a canoe nut. Turned out more of a continuing "autobiography"(?) in the McManus tradition (THEY SHOOT CANOES. DON'T THEY?)only this is all in the deep south. It is funny, informative and best of all highly irreverant. This guy was corrupted by some of the same forces that did me six decades ago. I am ordering it now for a keeper.
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Pictures Showing What Happens on Each Page of Thomas Pynchon's Novel Gravity's Rainbow6 reviews
Zak Smith
Tin House Books, 2006
And If You Think The Book Is Great....
If you live anywhere near Minneapolis get yourself over to the Walker Art Center, where every single one of Zak Smith's drawings/paintings/sculptures (yes, some are three dimensional) for this project are displayed on one wall. (All are in the permanent collection of the Walker.) How do I know it's all 750+ artworks? Because I counted. 45 columns by 17 rows. You could spend hours staring at ...
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Funny, It Doesn't Sound Jewish: How Yiddish Songs and Synagogue Melodies Influenced Tin Pan Alley, Broadway , ...5 reviews
Jack Gottlieb
State University of New York Press, 2004
The Definitive Book on Jewish Music
Don't be mislead by the title of this book. It isn't glib or lightweight--in fact, it's a brilliant analysis of the subconscious effect synagogue music and Yiddish song have had on our most beloved popular music. When I picked it up (out of curiosity) I found myself mesmerized and couldn't stop reading.
The book is peppered with musical examples that continually evoke "I never realized that ...
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Tin Box5 reviews
Kimberly Braasch
Whitebear Publishing, 2002
Thriller
Great plot, enjoyed the use of past and present time. Very easy reading, I completed the book in one day. Hope to see more from this author.
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Quality Audits for Iso 9001:2000: Making Compliance Value-Added5 reviews
Tin, Ph.D. O'Hanlon
ASQ Quality Press, 2001
Dr O'Hanlon's book is ensightful and refreshing!
This book is a breath of fresh air in an area made stuffy by boring quality books that make no sense unless you already know your stuff and if you did you wouldn't buy the book in the first place! Dr. O'Hanlon seems to realise this and explains everything using easy to understand terms and useful diagrams. I heartily recommend purchasing this book...it certainly provided me with an interesting ...
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Play by the Rules: Creative Practice in Direction-Following5 reviews
Greta Rasmussen
Tin Man Press, 1990
A wonderful book on listening anf following directions!
This book offers 50 lessons on listening and following directions. The directions are scripted and while some of the lessons need worksheets many are done with either three hole or copy paper. Sample answers are included. I highly recommend this book for all teachers 4th grade and above.
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Steadfast Tin Soldier5 reviews
Adrian Mitchell, Hans Christian Andersen
DK Preschool, 1996
THIS STORY MADE ME CRY AS A CHILD
A little boy had a set of tin soldiers that were made from a melted spoon. One soldier was missing a leg because there was not enough metal left over from the melted spoon. Tossed aside by the boy, the one-legged soldier sees a paper cut out figure of a ballerina. She is poised on one leg and he feels an instant bond. He has found another one-legged toy and believes this to be love. The ...
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Mel Bay The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle6 reviews
Grey Larsen
Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 2003
The Complete and Essential Tin Whistle books
They are both very good books but not really aimed at a complete beginner. These are more for someone who is trying to build a better foundation to their basic playing. Especially if you are trying to undestand ornamentation. These books have very good clear explanations and plenty of exercises to practise them.
If you buy the Essential Guide then you do not really need to buy the Essential ...
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Human Resources: Stories (Tin House New Voice)5 reviews
Josh Goldfaden
Tin House Books, 2007
Quirky, multifaceted, cleverly amusing...
This gem of a collection of short stories is full of magical near-realism, and also some very knowing glimpses into the underbelly of people's private lives - hidden secrets, motives and thoughts that few admit but many will share. It is very amusing and entertaining while also prodding some uncomfortable truths that some might wish to keep hidden.
Many of the stories take an imaginative ...
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