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The Big Sort: Why the Clustering of Like-Minded America Is Tearing Us Apart
Bill Bishop
Houghton Mifflin, 2008
The big sort that starts at home
Now that Bill Clinton is using Bill Bishop's book "The Big Sort" as the basis for his current speeches, I should finally post a review. I read this book as soon as it was published and liked it, but not being one who regularly picks up social science books on ...
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We Might As Well Win: On the Road to Success with the Mastermind Behind a Record-Setting Eight Tour de France ...
Johan Bruyneel, Bill Strickland
Houghton Mifflin, 2008
Very pleasant read; especially during the month of July!
As I married into a cycling family, I slowly learned quite a bit about cycling and the madness that is "Le Tour". I fell in love with the riders, their personalities, the traditions, and even Phil Liggett. I was very surprised to find that I really enjoyed Johan's ...
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The Hobbit
J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 2002
Amazing Story!
If you are a Lord of the Rings fan, you will definitely enjoy this story of Bilbo Baggin's adventures and the discovery of the ring. Amazing story for anyone to listen to, and the narrator does an excellent job.
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Geometry
Ray Jurgensen, Richard G. Brown
Houghton Mifflin Company, 2000
I love this book
I have taught Honors and College Prep Geometry with this book (and its previous edition) for sixteen years.
This year I tried a different book with one of my classes. I am begging to go back to this book.
This book does not have all the 'bells and whistles' of new ...
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Dear American Airlines: A Novel
Jonathan Miles
Houghton Mifflin Co, 2008
Just exceptional
Written apparently by a specialist in reviews of New York City cocktails, "Dear American Airlines" is a book that recalls A.J. Liebling's comment that "wine drinking is more subjective than horse racing and nearly as subjective as love". This is a phenomenal book I ...
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The End of Food
Paul Roberts
Houghton Mifflin, 2008
A superb wake up call
Roberts essentially shows why the present,agribusiness based ,large farm,industrial factory approach to food production, that relies primarily on oil based fertilizers,herbicides,insecticides,fungicides,and pesticides ,is not sustainable .The world has a major food ...
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The Well-Adjusted Dog: Dr. Dodman's Seven Steps to Lifelong Health and Happiness for Your BestFriend
Nicholas H. Dodman
Houghton Mifflin, 2008
A great resource book for new dog owners
I found Dr Dodman's book very helpful in my search for a new puppy and the first weeks of training him. I think every new dog owner should read this book!
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Hello, Cupcake!: Irresistibly Playful Creations Anyone Can Make
Alan Richardson, Karen Tack
Houghton Mifflin, 2008
Can't wait to bake!
I just got home from a little vacation and found this book waiting for me. I went through it and I can't wait to try it. It shows you step by step how to do everything. I have a lot of baking and cooking books but this one has me the most intrigued. Some books have ...
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Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction
David Sheff
Houghton Mifflin Co, 2008
Awakening to Reality
I have never been moved by a book to actually take the time to write a review before. This book is not only well written but it is also a rude awakening to reality that we as parents do the best that we can but still could lose the battle. I have read a few of the ...
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The Slaves' War: The Civil War in the Words of Former Slaves
Andrew Ward
Houghton Mifflin, 2008
"Thank the Lawd, us is free as the jay birds!" *
There are many excellent studies of black Civil War soldiers and equally good editions of letters and reminiscences from black veterans. (In fact, following the 1989 release of the film "Glory" about the black Massachusetts 54th, there was something of a flood of such ...
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Finding Nouf: A Novel
Zoë Ferraris
Houghton Mifflin, 2008
Finding an excellent author
Finding Nouf is a beautifully crafted novel in terms of characters, plot and detail. As someone who has traveled periodically in the Middle East, I found the author's sense of place, her use of both Arabic and English, and descriptions of daily details to be accurate. ...
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Sheep in a Jeep
Nancy E. Shaw
Houghton Mifflin, 1997
Sheep in a Jeep can't be beat!
I was first introduced to this book when a friend's toddler received it for Christmas. He loved it. That was 5 or 6 years ago. Recently we found it at the library and my boys loved it so much that we bought our own. My 2yo son loves it and even the 4yo still asks to ...
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Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method Book 2
Richard G. Brown
Houghton Mifflin Company, 1999
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A Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern and Central North America
Houghton Mifflin, 2002
Birds of Eastern and Central North America
Contains detailed information and pictures. Also includes a section of range maps outlining the range of each species during each season. Very interesting!
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A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: Eastern and central North America (Peterson Field Guides (R))
Houghton Mifflin, 1999
excellent seller and product
Item as described and received in a timely manner... an excellent buying experience!
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