| |
|
Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book: Her Biggest Ever Collection of All-New 30-Minute Meals Plus Kosher Meals, ...
Rachael Ray
Clarkson Potter, 2008
Quintessential Rachael
If you watch Ray's show or have other cookbooks by the author, and you looked through Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book without glancing at the cover, you would immediately know it was hers. To begin with, it's loaded with her unique language--EVOO (extra virgin olive ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression
Amity Shlaes
Harper Perennial, 2008
The Forgotten Man
Execllent, scholarly work. A must read to see how much the Depression and the New Deal are reflected in our current financial mess and government.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
The Revolution: A Manifesto
Ron Paul
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
Ron Paul is brilliant...
I am 20 years old, and first stumbled upon Ron Paul back when he originally declared his intent to run for President. I'd heard his name before, and immediately began seeing "Who is Ron Paul?" chalked all around campus. I always considered myself "conservative," but ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2)
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008
Amazing
Stephanie Meyers is a grand author. Her books are absolutely absorbing and completely thrilling. A wonderful book to read. Alice Cullen is the best!
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Oprah's Book Club, Selection 61)
Eckhart Tolle
Penguin, 2008
A New Earth
One of the best books I have ever read that really helps me to understand the world around me and ultimately myself. I keep it handy to refer to on a regular basis, though I confess I have been back-sliding the past few weeks and the anxiety is returning. The real ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Letter to My Daughter
Maya Angelou
Random House, 2008
Above what I expected
"Letter to MY Daughter," was a great read. I wasn't expecting to read about Maya Angelou's personal life, but I am very greatful that she felt it within her heart to tell women of all races and cultures some of her lifes experiences. Thanks for considering me your ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients
Ina Garten
Clarkson Potter, 2008
Diva does it again!
Outstanding recipes....tried the tuscan chicken...instead of grilling, I baked and served with rosemary, lemon zest and parm polenta. Great dinner!
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
StrengthsFinder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup's Now, Discover Your Strengths
Tom Rath
Gallup Press, 2007
Great Tool
I have used this book/test many times and believe it to be a real tool for helping individuals and groups focus on strengths rather than weaknesses. There is a Proverb in the Bible that says something like, "Do you see a man skilled in his work?" In other words, the ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
The Secret
Rhonda Byrne
Atria Books/Beyond Words, 2006
Authentic Self
Great reading material filled with wisdom and inspiration. I couldn't have read a more appropriate book for this time in my life. I would encourage anyone who is in the process of redefining their life's journey to read The Secret. Through my personal efforts and ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Salvation in Death (In Death)
J.D. Robb
Putnam Adult, 2008
This was Robb's best
This was a smart and well thought out plot. I wasn't able to put the book down. The pages just flew right by.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
The Wordy Shipmates
Sarah Vowell
Riverhead Hardcover, 2008
Sarah Vowell Explains It all To You!
By "All" I mean the Puritans, the founding of the Massachussetts Bay Colony, and the subsequent role these events had in the development of the United States and the strange and wonderful notion of "American Exceptionalism."
And she manages to make it funny and ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Goodnight Moon
Margaret Wise Brown
HarperFestival, 1991
Goodnight Moon
This is one of the all time favorites to add to your children's library. It is an especially great selection to read to children at bedtime. A wonderful selection for children having difficulty going to sleep at night.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
Daniel H. Pink
Riverhead Trade, 2006
A Whole New Mind
An overwhelming wake up call for the "go to school, get good grades, get a good paying job" thinkers. I want to give this book to my kids especially my youngest who is interested in getting her MBA.
The new staple for a changing educational and economical future.
...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Anticancer: A New Way of Life
David Servan-Schreiber
Viking Adult, 2008
Have bought a dozen or more copies so far...
Last year I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer with metastasis in the liver and lymphs. I was given several months to live. I've rewritten my prognosis and have stunned the doctors. I am their poster child for recovery... How did I do it?
After enduring three ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
Timothy Ferriss
Crown, 2007
A Must Read for any Business Owner
This book has changed my working life. Even though I love running my own business it was taking up a lot of time away from my family. This book helped me to review my work processes and vastly reduce my number of work hours and at the same time increasing my the output ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
