books by Bains

books by Bains

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Ken Bain

Harvard University Press, 2004

An Amazing Book
This book is excellent for all teachers, in grades K-12, not just college teachers. It gets at the essential elements of great teaching and teachers. I have given it to many of the teachers at my school.

Murder, She Wrote: A Slaying In Savannah (Murder She Wrote)

Jessica Fletcher, Donald Bain

NAL Hardcover, 2008

Wonderful!
I love reading the "Murder, She Wrote" books. I feel as if I am seeing a new episode of the much loved TV series! "A Slaying In Savannah" was not a disappointment. Jessica receives a phone call from a lawyer requesting that she come to Savannah to hear the ...

Darfur Diaries: Stories of Survival

Jen Marlowe

Nation Books, 2006

After 4 years of crisis in Darfur, this book is a must-read
"Darfur Diaries" not only provides a clear, accurate, and understandable roadmap to the conflict in Darfur, it introduces the reader to an engaging group of Darfurians. As individual characters, they are likeable, idiosyncratic, and even humorous, despite the tragic ...

Murder, She Wrote: Coffee, Tea, or Murder? (Murder She Wrote)

Jessica Fletcher, Donald Bain

Signet, 2007

High flying ' whodunnit '
I,ve read all the Murder She Wrote books, and they never fail to please. Donald Bain is a genius. I was gripped from the start of this book right up to the last word. The ever jinxed Jessica and her Cabot Cove pals travel to London on Wayne Silverton's new airline. ...

Murder, She Wrote: Panning For Murder (Murder, She Wrote)

Jessica Fletcher, Donald Bain

NAL Hardcover, 2007

murder she wrote book is great
my mom read these book and said it was a great book to read, i have read past murder she wrotes book and they all are great mystery i would recommend book to anybody that lovesa good mystery

You Are a Dog: Life Through the Eyes of Man's Best Friend

Terry Bain

Harmony, 2004

Vacuums and other beasties that eat off the floor
YOU ARE A DOG: Life Through the Eyes of Man's Best Friend by Terry Bain is an entertaining romp with words as they might have been written by the family dog. Mr. Bain reveals to readers that the family dog is quite aware that you have many names for her; but more ...

Murder on Parade (Murder, She Wrote)

Jessica Fletcher, Donald Bain

NAL Hardcover, 2008

Murder on Parade (Murder She Wrote)
Takes you back to old Sunday night TV. Cabot Cove and Jessica Fletcher team up for fun and mystery. She does great description of the many places she visits. This was in the good days of TV when sex and terrorism and blood were not so graphic and you could relax ...

Malta & Gozo (Country Guide)

Carolyn Bain

Lonely Planet, 2007

The perfect "in a nutshell" guide
Malta is one of those rare gems that still exist in the world. From its gorgeous coastlines, to the fascinating medieval strongholds, to the very life/flavor of the island itself, this is one of those places that captures the best society has offered from the last ...

Murder, She Wrote: A Little Yuletide Murder (Murder She Wrote)

Jessica Fletcher, Donald Bain

Signet, 1998

Have yourself a merry little murder with the Cabot Cove gang!
Mystery writer Jessica Fletcher feels that this Christmas will be her best ever, as she finally has time to relax in the sleepy little town of Cabot Cove, Maine. A town that she has formally adopted as her own. Without a deadline holding her down this December, Jessica ...

The Joy of Teaching: A Practical Guide for New College Instructors (H. Eugene and Lillian Youngs Lehman)

Peter Filene

The University of North Carolina Press, 2005

Kicking and screaming teachers are in the 21st century
Having been a counselor in a Texas community college for the past thirty one years I can readily state that I am thrilled to still be able to gather new ideas from colleagues who are decades my junior. Mr. Filine in his book assesses the current state of higher ...

Murder, She Wrote: Three Strikes and You're Dead (Murder She Wrote)

Jessica Fletcher, Donald Bain

Signet, 2007

This one's a winner
Great installment in this series. Fun mystery, with a great setting in Arizona and the world of minor league baseball. Very entertaining.

We Are the Cat: Life Through the Eyes of the Royal Feline

Terry Bain

Harmony, 2006

One of the funniest and most truthful books about cats
This book is WONDERFUL. Scratch (I will use his cat-given name) is a fabulous writer who strikes the exactly correct tone. Anyone who has ever lived with a cat will enjoy this book. I have read many cat behavior books, many books on cats biology and genetics, as ...

A Year of Adventures: Lonely Planet's Guide to Where, What And When to Do It

Andrew Bain

Lonely Planet, 2006

Terrific book for those who need ideas for travel
This is a great book that goes chronologically over multiple destinations and activities all around the world based on the appropriate time of the year for each beginning the first week in January, and it showcases a couple of them with pictures, and a short article on ...

Murder, She Wrote: A Question of Murder (Murder She Wrote)

Jessica Fletcher, Donald Bain

Signet, 2006

Jessica Gets Trapped in the Snow
Donald Bain has turned out another highly entertaining entry in the "Murder She Wrote" series and in some ways this entry is the best so far. I do however have a couple of problems with this book and would prefer to get my objections out of the way in short order. The ...

Chess Tactics for Students

John A. Bain

Learning Plus, Incorporated, 1994

The multiplication tables of chess
I won't repeat what other reviewers have said, but merely add my advice: please don't start by thinking you can read this book once and then move on. Let me ask you a question. What's 4 times 8? What's 6 times 7? Chances are you didn't have to "think" about the ...