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The Worst Journey in the World (Penguin Classics)

5 reviews
Apsley Cherry-Garrard

Penguin Classics, 2006

An Adventure book Inside a History Book
In 1911-1912 the author as a young man was part of the ill fated Robert Falcon Scott British Expedition to be the "first" at the South Pole. The larger history of that effort's limited success and the stories of the lives lost is a well told as historical fact. Within the book lies the Chapter about the author's effort with two other companions to travel in a winter journey for the purpose of ...

Worst Pills, Best Pills: A Consumer's Guide to Avoiding Drug-Induced Death or Illness

16 reviews
Sidney M. Wolfe, Larry D. Sasich, ...

Pocket, 2005

Worst Pills-Best Pills
I had purchased the original edition, many years ago, and was interested in a more recent listing with newer drugs now on the market. This product gives good info on how the drug is supposed to be used,info about the drug,cautions, and problems with other drug interferences.

The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl

176 reviews
Timothy Egan

Mariner Books, 2006

One of the best
I read a lot of non-fiction and history, and this is one of the best I've ever read. It's beautifully and powerfully written, sets the context for the dust bowl, and then describes the dust bowl itself in powerful and gripping imagery. My only tiny quibble is that I would have appreciated more epilogue (what happened to Dalhart? To Boise City? To Liberal?), but this is a tiny quibble in an ...

Your Worst Poker Enemy

8 reviews
Alan N. Schoonmaker

Lyle Stuart, 2007

Surprisingly good...
I have to admit that I've been on a poker book buying binge as of late and wasn't really expecting much from this book. I read it from cover-to-cover in one sitting and it's a solid book on controlling yourself at the table. Seriously a good read.

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook

201 reviews
Joshua Piven

Chronicle Books, 1999

The book works...
I read the book. I saw a car accident. I can't go into further details because it is illegal to perform medical procedures without a degree in medicine. The boy didn't survive (he was brain dead immediately (happens when your head takes a cars bumper)) but his body did and was used to keep two other kids alive.

The Worst Loss: How Families Heal from the Death of a Child

21 reviews
Barbara D. Rosof

Holt Paperbacks, 1995

The Worst Loss Helped Me the Most
I lost my beloved son four months ago in a motorcycle accident. He was 24 years old. I have read 7 different grief books written for bereaved parents. This book, The Worst Loss, is by far the best I have read. It is so hopeful, and describes very gently what grief is like for parents. I saw myself in the pages, over and over, and it was the most comforting book I have encountered. The book is ...

Worst Fears Realized

66 reviews
Stuart Woods

Harper, 2007

A serious page turner - I couldn't put it down
I read this book in an afternoon - about 4 hours. I literally could not stop turning the pages. This was an absolutely RIVETING chapter in Stone Barrington's life; suspenseful, horrifying and at the same time it sets up a lot of the ground floor for his future as well (the house in CT, his car, etc.). My ONLY complaint (and BOY is it a doozy) is that for some strange reason between the end of ...

The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook (Worst Case Scenario)

7 reviews
Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht

Chronicle Books, 2007

Worst is the Best
The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook (Worst Case Scenario) Great product! A compilation of many other gudess, plus a cd, it's a great value for the money. However, I'm going to have to get a second copy for myself; my college student son took the first one I bought.

Worst Case Scenario Almanac, The: The Great Outdoors (Worst Case Scenario)

3 reviews
David Borgenicht, Melissa Wagner

Chronicle Books, 2007

Solid advice for the out of sorts
This is wonderful writing, and a fun read. Entertaining to the n^th degree. Hopefully not useful.

Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children

11 reviews
Michael Thompson, Cathe O'Neill-Grace, ...

Ballantine Books, 2002

This book is important.
Alice Miller (author of The Drama of the Gifted Child and Breaking Down the Walls of Silence) has long emphasized that if we are serious about solving society's problems, we must focus on how we treat children --- as individual families and as a cultural. This book is an excellent contribution toward that end. From thought-provoking observations to practical suggestions about solutions, Best ...

Worst-Case Scenario Almanac, The .: Politics (Worst-Case Scenario)

1 review
David Borgenicht, Turk Regan

Chronicle Books, 2008

Informative, amusing, humorous for our times
The Worst-Case Scenario series had brought us lots of unusual and surprising tips (How to Escape from the Trunk of a Car, How to Remove a Leach, How to Escape from a Stampede of Giraffes, etc..) but now the team tackles something that we all want to be saved from: Politics. This Almanac has lots of surprising info on politics' past (Did you know that: Trent Lott had been a cheerleader? Italy had ...

Your Own Worst Enemy: Breaking the Habit of Adult Underachievement

24 reviews
Ken Christian

Harper Paperbacks, 2004

Wow. If you feel you need to change, BUY THIS BOOK!
If you already believe you need to change your habits in order to lead a more fulfilling life, this book will provide insight and impetus to do so. I found this book to be non-accusatory (yet no-excuses), and common sense results-oriented. Christian doesn't create his own patented system of categorization for people with a prescription for each. He recognizes that we are all individuals and ...

Worst Name In Third Grade
Debbie Dadey

Scholastic, 2007

Look out, world -- here comes Bridgett Butt! Bridgett Butt is in a rut! Bridgett always gets teased about her name. And now, to make things even worse, her favorite teacher in the whole world is moving away. The new teacher, Miss Snotgrass, isn't nearly as nice. Bridgett's best friend has a new best friend. And something is wrong with Bridgett's dog, Bobo. Could things get any worse? Not if Bridgett has anything to say about it. ...

Our Own Worst Enemy: Asking the Right Questions About Security to Protect You, Your Family, and America

5 reviews
Randall Larsen

Grand Central Publishing, 2007

Most Intelligent Book I've Ever Read on the topic
This guy knows his stuff! I learned more about how we ARE and ARE NOT prepared for terrorism (as a country and as people) from reading this book than I have from about 2,000 hours watching news programs. He obliterates the sense of helplessness so many of us seem to feel about terrorism. I'd seen Larsen on TV and come to respect his sage opinions, so I bought the book. In it, he simplifies ...

Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: College

7 reviews
Jennifer Worick, Joshua Piven

Chronicle Books, 2004

good/funny read
I got this for my nephew who just went to college and he has found it very funny. He likes all the survival books and he said that him and his friends at college like this one

The Worst Journey in the World: A Tale of Loss and Courage in Antarctica

53 reviews
Apsley Cherry-Garrard

The Narrative Press, 2001

One of my all-time favorites; I recommend it to everybody.
You will NOT be sorry to embark upon this wonderfully written, dramatic, brave and heartbreaking story by a man who survived infinitely more than you and I ever will. With typical English stoicism, but with a beautiful and compassionate effort, he tried to understand Scott and all the others who travelled with him. And when you're finished, read "Cherry", an authorized biography by Sara ...

The 7 Worst Things Parents Do

16 reviews
John C. Friel Ph.D., Linda D. Friel M.A.

HCI, 1999

Please read this book
Topics covered: Baby Your Child, Put Your Marriage Last, Push Your Child into Too Many Activities, Ignore Your Emotional or Spiritual Life, Be Your Child's Best Friend, Fail to Give Your Child Structure, and Expect Your Child to Fulfill Your Dreams are the other "worst" things to do according to this book. Parents from each generation have probably made errors with different things, but for ...

Worst Best Friend
Alexis O'Neill

Scholastic Press, 2008

Mike and Conrad, Conrad and Mike are best, best friends. That is until Victor, a new boy, a big boy, a cool boy, arrives at school. Suddenly, Conrad turns into the WORST best friend and forgets all about his pal, Mike. But when Victor's need to win leaves Conrad crushed, it's Mike who steps up to the plate and shows how to be a real friend, a true-blue friend, a best, BEST friend. Exuberant illustrations and rhythmic text bounce off the pages ...

The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Travel

25 reviews
Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht

Chronicle Books, 2001

Excellent Choice!
I purchased this book as a gift for a friend, and it was exactly what I was looking for! This book offers solutions to travel nightmares, very handy for an inexperienced traveler.

The Worst Person In the World: And 202 Strong Contenders

139 reviews
Keith Olbermann

Wiley, 2007

Mr. Olbermann's unique ability to see though all the lies that occur in our government is amazing....and at times, VERY funny!
*Countdown* is, without a doubt, THE most informative show on television right now, and it's also the fastest hour you'll spend watching TV. Mr. Olbermann has two very distinct sides to him, and he shows both of those sides during his show. Most of the time, the ultra-serious news and commentary takes up his first half-hour (most of the time, it's about the government, and the corruption ...

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