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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 ... 		  
  







  
  
The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future (Or, Don't ...30 reviews
Mark Bauerlein

Tarcher, 2008

Here's Generation D's Failing Report Card
[Fred Allen, radio/TV comedian of the 50s, once "predicted" that the then mass of new TV-watchers would eventually have "brains the size of peas and eyeballs the size of cantelopes" if they didn't get the excesses of the"vast wasteland" (words of then FCC Chairman, Newton Minnow) -watching under control. Well...] Seems we just may have reached the point Allen had in mind, our having fostered a ... 		  
  







  
  
Red Seas Under Red Skies33 reviews
Scott Lynch

Spectra, 2008

The fun ride continues with Locke and Jean
I absolutely loved Scott Lynch's debut novel "The Lies of Locke Lamora", which I thought was one of the best debut fantasy novels in recent years. It was an incredibly fun and fresh book you never wanted to end, and made the subsequent wait for the release of his next novel completely unbearable. Now in the second novel, "Red Seas Under Red Skies", the fearless thieves, Locke Lamora and Jean ... 		  
  







  
  
Two Nations Under God: Why You Should Care about Israel7 reviews
Tom Doyle

B&H Books, 2008

Compelling, Authoratative and Compassionate
Mr. Doyle has provided a fact-filled book that satisfies those who are politically, socially and/or religiously interested in the situation between Israel and its neighbors. The book is written in such a way that someone with very little knowledge of the history of that part of the world can "get-up-to-speed" quickly, but isn't written so simply that a quasi-expert would be non-plussed. There's ... 		  
  







  
  
Under Pressure: Cooking Sous Vide
Thomas Keller

Artisan, 2008

A revolution in cooking Sous vide is the culinary innovation that has everyone in the food world talking. In this revolutionary new cookbook, Thomas Keller, America's most respected chef, explains why this foolproof technique, which involves cooking at precise temperatures below simmering, yields results that other culinary methods cannot. For the first time, one can achieve short ribs that are meltingly tender even when cooked medium rare. ... 		  
  







  
  
Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 13-16: Vacation Under the Volcano, Day of the Dragon King, Viking Ships at ...5 reviews
Mary Pope Osborne

Random House Books for Young Readers, 2008

Great for early readers
Our five year old son is an early reader, and one of the problems we've had is finding good books that are challenging enough, yet age appropriate and interesting. A lot of the chapter books we found to be written more for children 7 years or older, and these didn't hold much interest for him, maybe because the material was too complex. On the other side, if the material was age appropriate ... 		  
  







  
  
A Good Yarn (Blossom Street, No. 2)66 reviews
Debbie Macomber

Mira, 2006

incredibly heartwarming
Courtesy of CK2S Kwips and Kritiques Lydia Hoffman has settled into her new plan for her life with her yarn store, her growing relationship with her sister, and her romance with UPS driver Brad Goetz. Lydia has decided it's time to start a new knitting class and has three women of all walks of life who have joined her. There is teenager Courtney Pulanski, about to start her senior year, who ... 		  
  







  
  
Our Iceberg Is Melting: Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions61 reviews
John Kotter, Holger Rathgeber, ...

St. Martin's Press, 2006

Amusing & Enlightening
I am usually more into serious literature, but one of my team mates in an on-line course suggested that our group use this book for an educational leadership project. It was an excellent suggestion. Not only was the book "short and sweet", but within its pages, I could actually see myself and the role that I play within the structural system of my school. I am a die hard for doing things the "old ... 		  
  







  
  
I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence209 reviews
Amy Sedaris

Grand Central Publishing, 2006

I like this book.
Dear Amy - I like your book. No, I love it. No, wait, I totally *heart* it, in fact. It is way awesome. Much like you. I bet you throw the craziest parties. Will you kindly invite me sometime? I know I'm one of those annoying vegans who will totally muck up your dinner menu, but I promise to make it up to you by bringing plenty of booze. Anyway, back to your book. Why do I *heart* ... 		  
  







  
  
Where the Wild Things Are357 reviews
Maurice Sendak

Harper Collins, 1988

"And it was still Hot!"
The last line in this great book is "...and it was still hot", and it is! I first read this book in a Children's Literature class in college (which was taught by our county's wonderful head Children's Librarian); I used it for my picture book presentation. I later over the next few years told it at different events as an "oral tradition" style presentation, which goes to show you how well it is ... 		  
  







  
  
Reaching People Under 40 While Keeping People Over 60: Being Church for All Generations (TCP Leadership ...4 reviews
Edward H. Hammett, James R. Pierce

Chalice Press, 2007

Finally! Suggestions for existing churches in the new culture
I have been wondering since I entered the ministry how we can honor the faithful elders while attracting those under 40. Here is a book that is up-to-date and takes a church step by step through the transformation needed to reach younger people while honoring the elders. One caveat, the authors come from an evangelical theological standpoint, so if you are more liberal theologically, you will ... 		  
  







  
  
Coaching 6-and-Under Soccer (Baffled Parent's Guide)5 reviews
David Williams, Scott Graham

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2005

Useful and effective
A brand new soccer coach facing six very wild and unruly 6 year-old boys hoping I could teach them the basics of the game of soccer. No easy task. A key concept here is that we need to give very young kids the chance to try new things out, develop their confidence and have fun so they keep coming back - and that this is far more important than winning. This book was a lifesaver my first year. ... 		  
  







  
  
The Wine Trials: 100 Everyday Wines Under $15 that Beat $50 to $150 Wines in Brown-Bag Blind Tastings8 reviews
Robin Goldstein, Alexis Herschkowitsch

Fearless Critic Media, 2008

did arrived on date
I used standard shipping and the book arrived very quickly, much faster than anticipated. I thought the authors did a great job on that front. There are some other authors out there whose books don't ship on time, so I guess they are more liars than authors. That's OK for fiction, but I think this one is non-fiction so I am glad. 		  
  







  
  
Under and Alone: The True Story of the Undercover Agent Who Infiltrated America's Most Violent Outlaw ...195 reviews
William Queen

Ballantine Books, 2007

Awsome
I really enjoyed the book. Being a member of the law enforcement community and also a Harley rider, it was hard to put down. A good read. Buy it. 		  
  







  
  
Their Eyes Were Watching God400 reviews
Zora Neale Hurston

Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 1998

Their Eyes Were Watching God
Please read this book! I'm serious! The writing is pure poetry, with fantastic images that will stay with me forever. Also, the historical value cannot be exaggerated. The author, Nora Neale Hurston, gave us a tremendous gift. 		  
  







  
  
The Dark Is Rising (Boxed Set): The Dark Is Rising, Greenwitch, Over Sea, Under Stone, Silver on the Tree, ...32 reviews
Susan Cooper

Aladdin, 2007

Beautifully written fantasy
"The Dark Is Rising" series is a beautifully written series based on British folklore. It is a children's series, but adults with an interest in British lore will enjoy it as well. The characters are well drawn, and the rising suspense makes this a page-turner for all. These are books you may well find yourself rereading as an adult! 		  
  







  
  
Mutant Message Down Under, Tenth Anniversary Edition311 reviews
Marlo Morgan

Harper Paperbacks, 2004

Mutant message down under
Mutant Message Down Under is truly one of the best books I have read in a long time. Great insite into the freedom of a 'walk about'. It is too bad that there is only one more book, by this author. 		  
  







  
  
Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates106 reviews
David Cordingly

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2006

A History Major's Review
As a child pirates fascinated me, but as a college student studying history I found that serious forays into the historical truth of piracy were few and far between. My boyhood fascination and adult inquisitive nature both found outlets in Under The Black Flag. The book is written with the general population in mind but has enough for historians to gain further insights into the lives of ... 		  
  







  
  
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (Scholastic Classics)174 reviews
Jules Verne

Scholastic Paperbacks, 2003

Excellent, Updated Translation
For those rereading 20,000 Leagues under the Sea after many years of telling yourself it was time to read it again, you will find William Butcher' translation quite a surprise. Not only quite accurate but you find additional chapters, not found in earlier translations. The sixty pages of "Explanatory Notes" puts a whole new slant on the story. 		  
  







  
  
Sex and the City203 reviews
Candace Bushnell

Grand Central Publishing, 2006

Carrie Fever
I'm an absolute Sex and the City nut. Been addicted to the show for years. Happy to finaly have the book it all come from. 		  
  







  




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