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Domino: The Book of Decorating: A room-by-room guide to creating a home that makes you happy
Deborah Needleman, Sara Ruffin Costello, ...
Simon & Schuster, 2008
This BOOK makes me happy
domino: The Book of Decorating is subtitled "a room-by-room guide to creating a home that makes you happy".
If you have never set up a home space before, you can use this book as an all encompassing workbook. Simply proceed chapter by chapter and you will be supplied ...
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American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House
Jon Meacham
Random House, 2008
Comprehensive, with feeling
Andrew Jackson is one of those presidents who stands out in our history but for many people, we're not exactly sure why. Jon Meacham, in his excellent new book "American Lion", tells us why. Not only do we get a clearer picture of the contributions of our seventh ...
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The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
Alice Schroeder
Bantam, 2008
A First-Rate Page Turner
One person's thrill ride is another's snorefest. Some readers find The Snowball's length and copious verbiage taxing. Too many words! Too much detail! No worries, the Cliff Notes version will be along shortly.
Like lovemaking or a fine meal, a good story shouldn't ...
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The Twilight Saga: Slipcased
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008
Twilight Saga
I love these books. I read it twice all ready and the second time was much better and I will read in spanish too. You don't get enought of them they has everything a good story should have. Enjoy it!!!
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney
Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2007
Don't touch the cheese.
I read this book in one sitting today. It is "a novel in cartoons", it says on the cover. More specifically, it is the fictional diary of a middle school boy, with drawings. It is very funny. Several times I laughed out loud while reading it. If you want to find ...
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The Huffington Post Complete Guide to Blogging
The editors of the Huffington Post
Simon & Schuster, 2008
Blog-elicious!
The "Complete Guide to Blogging" is A FANTASTIC BOOK! Though it's hard for me to whittle down my list of favorite chapters to a choice few, I'll GIVE IT A TRY anyway:
3. You Can't Be Too Angry: "Think of something that makes you irrationally furious. If what results ...
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How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food
Mark Bittman
Wiley, 2008
Innovative, hip, and inspirational - it's The One
If you have room in your heart for only one cookbook, this is the one. With 2000 recipes it really does have everything. With variations. It's got vegetables from A to Z, with several recipes for each, primers on meat, fish and fowl, on stocking the kitchen and ...
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The World's Greatest Paper Airplane and Toy Book
Keith R. Laux
McGraw-Hill Professional, 1987
Tons of fun! Great book for a rainy day.
This is probably one of the greatest books I ever got as a gift growing up as a child. There are 40 different airplane instructions and 10 toy instructions. The airplanes truly are the highlight of this book. There are so many great airplanes and anyone (child or ...
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Deciding the Next Decider: The 2008 Presidential Race in Rhyme
Calvin Trillin
Random House, 2008
The High Priest of Doggerel Returns
In Calvin Trillin's third telling of the national political landscape in rhyme-- he has already graced us with OBLIVIOUSLY ON HE SAILS and A HECKUVA JOB--he recounts the 2008 political race. Even if you think you cannot read another word about the campaign, Mr. ...
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Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, ...
Daniel G. Amen
Three Rivers Press, 1999
Get Help With Insight From This Book
This is a good overview of how certain parts of the brain can affect your actions and moods. Each chapter about a part of the brain is followed by recommendations to improve the brain's function and in turn your life.
Yes, one recommendation is usually ...
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Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief
James M. McPherson
Penguin Press HC, The, 2008
Superb but short work on the greatness of Lincoln's role as commander in chief
A wonderful, brief look at how our nation's greatest President led the North's armed forces during the Civil War. Though it may cover territory other historians have mined in longer efforts, James M. McPherson's "Tried by War" is essential reading for those not ...
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The Dangerous Book for Boys
Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden
Collins, 2007
OUCH!!!!!!
This IS a dangerous book. I received an extremely painful paper cut whilst reading this text.
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All Together Dead (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 7)
Charlaine Harris
Ace, 2008
Too fun to read!
This whole series is fun to read. The books just fly by - I enjoyed every page!
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Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy
Lawrence Lessig
Penguin Press HC, The, 2008
The Handbook for a Creative Future!
Remix is the culmination of Lawrence Lessig's tireless arguments about the importance of creativity being able to be built on the foundations of culture that already exists, a pathway only open if the extremes of copyright are sobered and a shared, free commons is ...
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Watchmen
Alan Moore
DC Comics, 1995
Outstanding
Amazing book. Lost my anciente collection a while a go, but this book is just a perfect replacement.
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You Can Heal Your Life (Gift Edition)
Louise Hay
Hay House, 1999
A Must have
Anyone can benefit from this book. It's message challenges you to take control of your own life and healing on all levels. On one level, it's a beginner's course in positive thinking; on another level, it's also an advanced course teaching you how to use your thoughts ...
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The Private Patient (Adam Dalgliesh Mysteries)
P.D. James
Knopf, 2008
Now that's more like it
There have been a few people who disliked Baroness James' previous two efforts. Well, then she's written a novel (which I hope will not be her final, but does leave Commander Dalgliesh in a good place) which will be seen a return to form.
Britain's reigning Queen ...
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Outliers: The Story of Success
Malcolm Gladwell
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
Very Good Book
I liked this book Outliers: The Story of Success. I liked the way it examined great people like Mozart, Bill Gates and the Beatles. It tried to show how people rise to the top in life. It showed why some achieve it by talent and genius and some by sheer luck. I enjoyed ...
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The Superorganism: The Beauty, Elegance, and Strangeness of Insect Societies
Bert Hölldobler, Edward O. Wilson
W.W. Norton & Co., 2008
A Gorgeous, Comprehensive Update on Insect Societies
We look at animals in natural domains and marvel at how well they get by, how they integrate themselves into the world, exploit their niches, and leave progeny. Anyone who examines social insects, like ants and bees, has to be particularly impressed. In fact, insect ...
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter
Business Plus, 2000
These books will motivate you to make tons of money!!
The Rich Dad Poor Dad books are some of the best books out there. I listen to him several times a year. I have his books on CD so I love listening to them while working out or on the road. Listening to them from time to time keeps the info fresh in my mind and ...
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Crash Proof: How to Profit From the Coming Economic Collapse (Lynn Sonberg Books)
Peter D. Schiff, John Downes
Wiley, 2007
Worried about Inflation?
You should. Since you should be, you should also read this book. Peter is the only pundit who called this real estate crisis, and he is the only investment advisor who adheres to the principles of Austrian Economics.
If you wish to protect your wealth from severe ...
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The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead
Max Brooks
Three Rivers Press, 2003
It truly freaked me out.
This was honestly one of the scariest, funny survival I have ever read.When I read or watch something I truly imagine myself in that persons situation. This book made me imagine a zombie world Where my family apart of the undead and I was truly horrified. For the past ...
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The Shack
William P. Young
Windblown Media, 2008
Read It!!
So why did a heathen like me read such a religious agenda driven masterpiece like this? Simply put.... for a lady! Ohhh Daddy she was a fine one! But anyway, more about the book. What can I say, I was lost but now I am found. It so easy to become disguised by all ...
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The Time Traveler's Wife
Audrey Niffenegger
Mariner Books, 2004
Fantastic Book
I have read this book twice and had to order a new copy as it never made it's way back to me once it was borrowed out. It is tough to get started but it is worth sticking with it....this is one of my top 5 books of all time. this is a great love story without being ...
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
Michael Pollan
Penguin, 2007
Reading this might change your life -- be careful
The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
I have to caution you that reading this book might make you never want to eat corn-fed beef again. I won't ruin it for you, but since I read this book I can't eat anything but free-range chicken and grass-fed ...
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Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4)
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008
There has to be a 5th=)
Again Stephenie Meyers is an excellent writer, very kind to her chracters I must add. Twilight was my favorite because it was more about falling in love and when the movie came out it was put to life, the cast of Edward and Bella fit so perfectly, the chemistry was ...
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Boys Will Be Boys: The Glory Days and Party Nights of the Dallas Cowboys Dynasty
Jeff Pearlman
Harper, 2008
Funny enough
Did you know that the alternate title to this piece was "How to do Coke and Act Normal"? I know, pretty cool huh?
I liked the book so much that I set it on fire and prayed to the great Nate Newton's a$$. Dolla dolla tip!
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Spain...A Culinary Road Trip
Mario Batali, Gwyneth Paltrow
Ecco, 2008
Bravissimo!
Thoroughly enjoyable, informative and inspiring - reading this colorful book together with watching the series I feel I am with old friends driving throughout Spain looking for new culinary adventures. Just like in the old college days. Will feel lost when the show ...
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