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A Fountain Filled With Blood (A Rev. Clare Fergusson and Russ Van Alstyne Mystery) 23 reviews
St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2004
Love and Small Town Politics
The main characters' developing relationship is set against an action-packed backdrop of small town politics.
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Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World 136 reviews
Tracy Kidder
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2004
Fantastic Read!
Mountains Beyond Mountains Book Review
Tracy Kidder's excellence in writing is proven yet again, as he brings to life the history of one man who changed the lives of many people around the world. Read and used by Reader's Circle, a nation-wide book club, it proves its greatness as it describes the disturbing, yet motivational work that Paul Farmer accomplished while living in countries ...
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Ghosts Among Us: Uncovering the Truth About the Other Side22 reviews
James Van Praagh
HarperOne, 2008
ghosts among us
One of the best books I've ever read. Couldn't put it down. Read it in 3 days. Very interesting and informative about life after death. Very well written and easy to understand. Gives yo a new perspective, when life doesn't go as well as we'd like
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Mistaken Identity: Two Families, One Survivor, Unwavering Hope104 reviews
Don & Susie Van Ryn, Newell, Colleen & Whitney Cerak
Howard Books, 2008
Inspiration
I opened this book yesterday at 4:30PM, and finished it today at about 6PM. I literally could not put it down. The Ceraks and Van Ryns have been a part of a truly incredible story that they so graciously have shared through this book. I spent most of my time reading it in tears, often sobbing at the thought of such an unimaginable tragedy. But through it I've been blessed, as I know thousands ...
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Talking to Heaven: A Medium's Message of Life After Death212 reviews
James Van Praagh
Signet, 1999
I will read this over and over again:)
My mom passed away two years ago and my friend loaned me this book to read. I believe Mr. Van Praagh when he said he communicates with the spiritual world and I enjoyed his experiences he shared with us in the book. The book gave me a peace of mind that my mother is always with me and if I look close enough, I will see it in the messages or signs she sends me. Whenever I am feeling down, I pick ...
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The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook Revised Edition: Featuring More Than 1,200 Kitchen-tested Recipes, ...99 reviews
America's Test Kitchen
America's Test Kitchen, 2006
The Best Cookbook I've Ever Owned!
I love this cookbook. It has recipes for almost anything I would ever want to cook! I will definitely be giving them as gifts to new brides. My Betty Crocker cookbook used to be my "go to" cookbook, but not any more. I love that the recipes are so detailed that a novice who can follow directions is assured of success. I like the explanations about the various ingredients that were tested and ...
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I Shall Not Want: A Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery (Clare Fergusson and Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries) 5 reviews
Julia Spencer-Fleming
St. Martin's Minotaur, 2008
The best book in the series
Julia Spencer-Fleming's sixth installment in the Clare Fergusson and Russ Van Alstyne mystery series is a return to top form. If you haven't read this series, now is an excellent time to start with book #1, "In the Bleak Midwinter", which introduces Clare Fergusson, the new Episcopal priest to her small town upstate New York church and the inhabitants of Miller's Kill. Russ Van Alstyne is the ...
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How to Read a Book (A Touchstone Book)101 reviews
Mortimer J. Adler, Charles Van Doren
Touchstone, 1972
Must read book.
However ridiculous it seems to you now, this book will prepare you to clearly and effectively understand all the books, articles and blogs that you will read after this book.
Stan Faryna
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Slash102 reviews
Slash, Anthony Bozza
HarperEntertainment, 2007
Slash - The Book
Slash tells his story from his funny and adventurous childhood through his Guns N Roses days to his present work with Velvet Revolver. There have been many unofficial biographies of Slash and other GNR-related books, but finally we have something from the man himself.
Besides, Slash is a really smart guy, so this is not just another average rock book. It's a captivating story. His style is ...
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Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time162 reviews
Valerie Bertinelli
Free Press, 2008
Great book!
I listen to books on CD on my long commutes and Valerie's is at the top of my favorites! Listening to her share her life experiences made me feel like she was one of my best friends, sitting in the passenger seat talking directly to me. And I can't believe how many similarities we share, including the specific foods we like, and Scout and Atticus! This book was amazing and I will listen to it ...
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Tails46 reviews
Matthew Van Fleet
Red Wagon Books, 2003
lots of fun
Bought this for our 15-month old--he loves all the different textures and turned the nice big pages. And mom & dad learned about new animals too (pangolin??). However, I think he is a little young for it because he pulled out some of the tabs that make the tails move--they are sturdy enough we can repair it, but we may put the book away for awhile until he's a bit older.
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Sail 8 reviews
James Patterson, Howard Roughan
Hachette Audio, 2008
Moves Quickly With Trademark Killer Twists
James Patterson and Howard Roughan have produced another winning beach read guaranteed to keep the pages turning. SAIL is a stand-alone novel instead of one of his series (Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club), and has the added facet that everyone is at risk in this one. Nobody has to come back for the sequel, and some of the characters don't.
Cardiac surgeon Anne Dunne has been stressed out by ...
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Dog33 reviews
Matthew Van Fleet
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, 2007
Dogs
I bought this book for my granddaughters. They loved it. They liked the pictures and the interactive opportunities. It was a perfect book for 18 month olds. The little tails were torn off almost immediately but they still love the book.
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Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Bourne Betrayal 62 reviews
Eric Van Lustbader
Vision, 2008
Betrayals Galore in Another Trash Espionage Tale
I call this genre, "Trash Espionage." This book certainly deserves its classification.
Well, the story is contemporary and only mildly racist. That's the good part. The plot, with one little exception that is not very remarkable, is easy to anticipate, easy to figure out and anti-climactic once the author decides to let you in on what you have already concluded. One more time in these kinds ...
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The Best 30-minute Recipe: A Best Recipe Classic (Best Recipe Series)35 reviews
Cook's Illustrated Magazine
America's Test Kitchen, 2006
Excellent for a non-serious chef
This book has a remarkable number of really good recipes and a few duds. The collection is varied and covers traditional American to Thai. The biggest downside is that they don't suggest side dishes for their main courses. However, the real value is that they explain how to do things the right way, and why things work. Highly recommended for anyone who is not a serious chef, and doesn't want to ...
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Blind Spots: Why Smart People Do Dumb Things11 reviews
Madeleine L. Van Hecke
Prometheus Books, 2007
Get ...and stay...Smart!
If every person in a position of responsibility read this book, perhaps there would be fewer catastrophes! Granted, there are so many things at play in complex situations, a mere human may not be able to change entire outcomes. However, there are so many stupid decisions that contribute to ruin ... and that can be changed. That's why this book is so important.
Van Hecke presents 10 Blind ...
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The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming93 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen
Image Books / Doubleday Publishing Group, 1994
Deeply insightful and life changing
Henri Nouwen had a truly God-given gift - the gift of explaining timeless spiritual truths in very clear, ordinary language in a conversational and deeply captivating way. His words and his explanations imprint themselves into the memory and stay in the heart, and truly help to change lives. Much of his wisdom surely comes from his own struggles, which he admits to in the book - he personally ...
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The Canterbury Tales (Penguin Classics)29 reviews
Geoffrey Chaucer
Penguin Classics, 2003
The strength of Chaucer's verse shines through....
Chaucer was a master story teller. He was a master poet. He was a master writer. He was just blessed, gifted... there aren't enough words to express the depth of Chaucer's talent... his gift.
This collection reminds me why I fell in love with Chaucer's work back in college. It's one of the more complete collections and I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end.
I will read it a ...
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The Cook's Illustrated Guide To Grilling And Barbecue: A Practical Guide for the Outdoor Cook18 reviews
America's Test Kitchen, 2005
the most thorough grilling book ever!
Everything you ever wanted to know about grilling is in this book. It is fantastic.
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Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible51 reviews
Jorge Cervantes
Van Patten Publishing, 2006
Awesome gardening reference
I can't grow the divine weed where I live; I bought this book because it is absolutely the most in-depth, easy-to-understand book in the gardening world! I use it constantly for advice about soil, water, diseases, pests, growth stages, light requirements, etc.--for my tomatoes! Best book out there for weed *or* tomato gardening!
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