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The Diseasing of America's Children: Exposing the ADHD Fiasco and Empowering Parents to Take Back Control
John Rosemond, Bose Ravenel
Thomas Nelson, 2008
Every educator should read this
I have a five year old who is going to start kindergarten next year. Already, I have family members trying to tell me he's hyper or ADD. I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book and, in fact, pre-ordered it.
I read it over a weekend. I found it to be very ...
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What Catholics Really Believe-Setting the Record Straight: 52 Answers to Common Misconceptions About the ...
Karl Keating
Ignatius Press, 1995
You can profit spiritually from this book
This is an outstanding short book. Mr. Keating masterfully answers 52 tough questions and misconceptions about the Catholic Faith. The author is an authority in the growing field of Catholic Apologetics; his style is fluid and he feels comfortable with any and all ...
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Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing "Hoax"
Philip C. Plait
Wiley, 2002
Great book for us non-astronomy experts
I bought this book expecting to read the usual stuff about why some people think that the moon landing was a hoax and how astrology doesnt really work (as explained on the cover). But i was suprised to learn about so many things that I actually thought really did exist ...
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Fatal Misconception: The Struggle to Control World Population
Matthew Connelly
Belknap Press, 2008
Lions and tigers and too many babies, oh my!
This is a beautifully written book about an incendiary topic.
Starting with Malthus many argued that population would overwhelm our resources. Life expectancy kept growing, swelling the levels of humans alive.
A vast population control movement swung into ...
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Weight Watchers Weight Loss That Lasts
James M., M.D. Rippe, Weight Watchers
Wiley, 2004
Very good weightloss book
The price is right and the information is very eye-opening.
I have read most of the book and it made me feel that weight loss was possible.
It was easy reading and I liked how they had it structured with the different myths of lossing weight. This is probably a ...
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Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure
Paul A. Offit
Columbia University Press, 2008
Finally! The whole story...
If you read the negative reviews they are people who had clearly already made up their mind before reading the book. I am so greatful to have found the answers to my questions between these covers. I hope those with open minds find this as interresting and informative ...
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The Amateur's Mind: Turning Chess Misconceptions into Chess Mastery
Jeremy Silman
Siles Press, 1999
This should be your first book in strategic play and planning
After giving "How to reassess your chess" such a bad review (one star) someone told me to take a look at Silman other book (Especially after he won the Chesscafe award for his latest book). And my opinion is that this is much better book for improvers. "The Amateur's ...
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Misconceptions: Truth, Lies, and the Unexpected on the Journey to Motherhood
Naomi Wolf
Anchor, 2003
OPENED MY EYES
If you're pregnant and don't care if your ob/gyn pumps you full of meds and performs an episiotomy on you and/or a c-section in order to better fit your baby's birth into his busy schedule, then don't read this book. My wife is probably as far from being a rabid ...
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Medical Myths That Can Kill You: And the 101 Truths That Will Save, Extend, and Improve Your Life
Nancy L. Md Snyderman
Crown, 2008
My Opinion
Dear Nancy
Your advice is so highly regarded. What is best is that when you speak to everyone, You have such a way with comunicating. Which I belive is a gift. Thank you so much for helping so many people.
Sincerly Michael L. ...
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Understanding Flight
David Anderson, Scott Eberhardt
McGraw-Hill Professional, 2000
A great introduction into flight
I always was very interested in flight and aerodynamics but never really had the chance to read a book that gave me a clear understanding of the principles that are involved in it.
Understanding Flight is a great introduction for everyone who is interested in this ...
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Statistical Misconceptions
Schuyler W. Huck
Psychology Press, 2008
Brief and inexpensive, this engaging book helps readers identify and then discard 52 misconceptions about data and statistical summaries. The focus is on major concepts contained in typical undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics, research methods, or quantitative analysis. Fun interactive Internet exercises that further promote undoing ...
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Setting the Record Straight: Responses to Misconceptions About Public Education in the U.S.
Gerald W. Bracey
Heinemann, 2004
Stepping Up to the Plate
Gerald W. Bracey is one of few authors today who isn't afraid to confront the exquisitely orchestrated and deeply financed campaign to eradicate public education in this country. "Setting the Record Straight" is his latest contribution exposing the hidden agenda that ...
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Conceptions & Misconceptions: The Informed Consumer's Guide Through the Maze of in Vitro Fertilization & ...
Arthur L. Wisot, David R. Meldrum
Hartley and Marks Publishers, 2004
Must Have Book for Assisted Reproduction
Conceptions & Misconception is truly the "must have" book for any couple faced with assisted reproduction. Whether you are just starting out and wondering if you should see your doctor about your difficulties conceiving or whether you have been at it for a while and ...
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America Fooled: The Truth About Antidepressants, Antipsychotics And How We've Been Deceived
Timothy Scott
Argo Pub., 2006
A Must-Read for a Valuable Learning Experience
I'm an electrician, not a medical person. In fact, this was the first book I've read from cover to cover in several years. I thought I might not be able to understand this book, but that was not the case at all. It is easily understood and needs to be read by more ...
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Evaluating Mineral Projects: Applications and Misconceptions
Thomas F. Torries
Society for Mining Metallurgy & Exploration, 1998
Whether you're an experienced evaluator of mineral projects, a student, or a decision maker who is not a practitioner but must use evaluation results, this new book is an essential reference for your bookshelf. Designed to complement traditional engineering texts, this book emphasizes the concepts of mineral project evaluation rather than ...
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