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The Triggering Town: Lectures and Essays on Poetry and Writing

14 reviews
Richard Hugo

W. W. Norton & Company, 1992

Teh Triggering Town: Lectures and Essays on Poetry and Writing
Poet and college professor Richard Hugo, a one time student of Theodore Roethke, offers practical advice for any writer in this short book of essays and commentaries. His wit and wisdom, garnered through years of teaching, are like finding diamonds on every page. This has proven to be a priceless book for me. Especially compelling to me was Ci Vediamo, stories about his time in Italy and a ...

When Zachary Beaver Came to Town (Saddleback's Focus on Reading Study Guides)

111 reviews
Mary Rich, Kimberly Willis Holt

Walch Education, 2006

When Zachary Beaver came to town
In the book When Zachary Beaver Came to Town the supposovly fattest boy in the world comes to the small panhandle town of Antler,Texas the life of Toby Wilson is about to change forever.After seeing Zachary in his trailer they looked in the Guiness book of world recordsonly to find that Zachary isn't the fattest person in the world.When forced to visit Zachary by sheriff Levi,Toby finds that ...

The Last Town on Earth: A Novel

78 reviews
Thomas Mullen

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007

Best novel I have read in years
This book works on two levels. First it is a page turner. You can't put it down, you can't wait to see what happens next. Second, it is just plain good writing. I believe this book will be considered great literature in the years to come, just as we read Joyce, Woolf, etc. in literature classes in college and high school. But don't let THAT stop you from reading it now.

Once Upon a Town: The Miracle of the North Platte Canteen

55 reviews
Bob Greene

Harper Paperbacks, 2003

Forgotten History
This book is about the inspirational story of North Platte, Nebraska, a town that served as a brief haven for millions of World War II American soldiers. From Christmas Day 1941 until the end of the war, the residents welcomed every troop train with food, drink, magazines and words of encouragement. This was a brief moment of time that sustained these soldiers when they were away from their ...

A Town Like Alice

63 reviews
Nevil Shute

Amereon Ltd, 1989

Straight to the Moon, Alice...
When is a love story not a romance novel? When is a book about Japanese POWs not a book about war? When it's A Town Like Alice. I've been a fan since seeing the Masterpiece Theater version about 20 years ago (after which I had to immediately run out and buy the book. There are lots of reviews posted here, so we don't need another rehash of the plot. Suffice it to say, if you are NOT a romantic, ...

River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze (P.S.)

161 reviews
Peter Hessler

Harper Perennial, 2006

A fast and engaging read
Hessler writes candidly about his experiences in China as if he were writing to a friend back home. His accounts of conversations between himself and the locals are priceless, both funny and sad. This book really brings to light the hardships of Chinese farmers and their children, who seek to escape their rural lives by getting an education and joining the Communist Party. Hessler's ...

Trashy Town

27 reviews
Andrea Zimmerman, David Clemesha

HarperCollins, 1999

Destined to become a favorite!
This is a favorite in our house. The chorus of "Dump it in, smash it down, drive around the trashy town!" will probably get stuck in your head too. Don't miss this one!

America's Best Low-Tax Retirement Towns, 3rd Edition: Where to Move to, and From, to Slash Your Taxes in ...

4 reviews
Elizabeth Niven

Vacation Publications, 2008

Great source of ideas and information!
I love the data and insight! Great tool if you want to investigate a variety of potential locations. I use it along side of my new copy of "Cities Ranked & Rated". Next to actually living there, it may be the best source of information and insight. Try their magazine, "Retire Here", for a regular infusion of inspiration and real estate ads.

Our Town: A Play in Three Acts (Perennial Classics)

109 reviews
Thornton Wilder

Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2003

The Face of Eternity and the Mind of God
By most accounts Thornton Wilder (1897-1975) considered himself a teacher rather than a writer--a curious situation given than he won numerous literary awards, including three Pulitzers. Among these prize-winners was OUR TOWN, first staged in 1938. It is generally considered to be the single most famous play written by an American author, and Samuel French Inc., which holds the amateur ...

Lullaby Town : An Elvis Cole Novel

51 reviews
Robert Crais

Bantam, 1993

Another great installment in the series.
I've recently became a big fan of Robert Crais. I started reading the Elvis Cole series in order, this being the third in the series. I must say it held my attention the whole way through, and I can't wait to continue on! This is definitely a series worth checking out. Happy Reading!

Town & Country Dogs
The Editors of Town & Country, Susan K. Hom

Hearst, 2008

Meet some really lucky dogs! Whether purebred or mixed breed, every one of the 56 pooches showcased in this charming and elegantly designed gift book has graced the pages of Town & Country . What all these dogs have in common is that they are clearly adored by their owners. From Matthew Broderick and his affectionate border collie, Sally, to Carolyn Roehm and her Westies, Lucky and Lady, these portraits capture beloved pets romping through ...

Louisiana Houses of A. Hays Town

18 reviews
A. Hays Town, Cyril E. Vetter

Louisiana State University Press, 1999

Great Coffee Table Material
My wife loves the A. Hays Town homes, and this book is a nice representation of his work. A good coffee table item for guests to view.

Paper Towns
John Green

Dutton Juvenile, 2008

When Margo Roth Spiegelman beckons Quentin Jacobsen in the middle of the night—dressed like a ninja and plotting an ingenious campaign of revenge—he follows her. Margo’s always planned extravagantly, and, until now, she’s always planned solo. After a lifetime of loving Margo from afar, things are finally looking up for Q . . . until day breaks and she has vanished. Always an enigma, Margo has now become a mystery. But there are clues. And ...

Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism

21 reviews
James W. Loewen

Touchstone, 2006

Now I Understand.
First off, thank you to Professor Loewen for his painstaking research. Biased or not he backs up his information and makes you think as long as your mind is open and willing to absorb. I'm an African-American, 37, grew up in a all-black neighborhood, but it wasn't always that way. I remember and have pictures of when I was 4 or 5, my next door neighbors were white and at least half of my ...

Rule #1: The Simple Strategy for Successful Investing in Only 15 Minutes a Week!

148 reviews
Phil Town

Three Rivers Press, 2007

A Clear Read
I first saw Phil Town on "The Millionaire Inside" on CNBC, which prompted me to pick up his book. I found his book provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to buy wonderful companies that have personal meaning, and purchasing them for at least a 50% discount, and then watching how they perform in the market. He introduced "tools" to check every day for a couple of minutes, depending on ...

A Dog About Town

22 reviews
J.F. Englert

Dell, 2007

Great read!
If you love dogs and love mystery/suspense novels, this is a great book for you!

On the Town: A Community Adventure

1 review

Greenwillow, 2002

Very Well Done
This is a great book to introduce children to the concept of community and what things make up a community. My son, (in Grade K), loved the story, and its main character, Charlie. A great book for grades K-2, learning about their community...and what that exactly means.

Town Mouse, Country Mouse

13 reviews

Putnam Juvenile, 2003

ONE OF THE BETTER VERSIONS OF THIS OLD, OLD STORY!
As near as we can tell, Aesop's Fables date back to at least the 6th Century B.C. I personally feel that many of these tales are even older and Aesop had probably recorded quite a number of old folk tales from the past. Be-that-as-it-may, this is a rewrite of one of my favorite of Aesop's Fables. This story has been told and retold in countless languages, in countless countries and it would be ...

Little Town on the Prairie (Little House)

27 reviews
Laura Ingalls Wilder

HarperTrophy, 2007

This series just gets better and better!
Laura Ingalls thought that being thirteen was difficult, but now she is on the cusp of her fifteenth year, and things around her are changing like crazy. After a difficult winter full of one blizzard after another, Laura is happy to be back on the claim shanty with her family, away from the hustle and bustle of town. But she knows that her family will most certainly head back to De Smet to live ...

The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland

56 reviews
Jim Defede

Harper Paperbacks, 2003

The Day he World Came to Town:9/11 in Gander, Newfoundlan
Most amazing book I've read. Most Americans were unaware that all of incomming flights at the time of the bombings were diverted to the nearest airports not within USA borders. This story is wonderful and shows how the human race really cares about one another. It was hard to put down.

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