books about: carr

books about: carr

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A Virgin River Christmas (Virgin River, Book 4)
Robyn Carr

Mira, 2008

Last Christmas Marcie Sullivan said a final goodbye to her husband, Bobby. This Christmas she's come to Virgin River to find the man who saved his life and gave her three more years to love him. Fellow marine Ian Buchanan dragged Bobby's shattered body onto a medical transport in Fallujah four years ago, then disappeared as soon as their unit ...

The Night of the Gun: A Reporter Investigates the Darkest Story of his Life--His Own

David Carr

Simon & Schuster, 2008

The Night of the Gun
I think this story is a good one about addiction. It doesn't tell all the seedy stuff that could have happened but it shows the life of an addict who is a pretty good guy with a pretty bad addiction. David Carr seems to have really looked at himself so that he could ...

The Easy Way to Stop Drinking

Allen Carr

Sterling, 2005

Great information about alcohol
I had a drinking problem for many years and have tried rehab, AA, and other self-help kinds of treatments to get alcohol out of my life. This is the book that actually worked. I was very skeptical at first, since I thought the title must be some kind of gimmick. I ...

Down by the River (Grace Valley Trilogy, Book 3)

Robyn Carr

Mira, 2008

I wish I could live here...
These stories are about places I think we wish we could all live in. The men are real and funny and moral...and sexy as hell. The women are tough and caring and feminine in a way that makes their feminism like mine, not something I wear on the outside, but deep and ...

Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips (Crazy Sexy)

Kris Carr

skirt!, 2007

Just read it!
The smartest, the bravest, crazy sexy book I've ever read about cancer! Kris Carr's book should be read by everyone - it does not matter if you are lucky one and do not have a cancer scare, read it. She did all work for us-very deep and serious researches especially ...

The Panic of 1907: Lessons Learned from the Market's Perfect Storm

Robert F. Bruner, Sean D. Carr

Wiley, 2007

A nice lesson in economics
This small book does a good job of explaining the Panic that led to the creation of the Federal Reserve Bank. In 1907, JP Morgan was powerful enough, and the world of finance was small enough, that one man could stem the tide. He was 70 years old and had had enough ...

The Easy Way to Stop Smoking: Join the Millions Who Have Become Non-Smokers Using Allen Carr's Easyway Method

Allen Carr

Sterling, 2005

Very serious book,,,, 92%+ quitting smoking success rate...
Quitting smoking is a difficult problem for many. I grew up in a society where about 90 to 95 percent of males smoked. Starting from age 16, I smoked a pack a day, sometimes even more, going about maximum 4 packs a day. Last year it was when I gave serious ...

Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor: More Rebellion and Fire for Your Healing Journey

Kris Carr

Skirt!, 2008

not just for cancer patients!
I caught Kris Carr's documentary on TLC and was really impressed with how real, raw, and relatable she was. I got her first book and couldn't wait to get this one too. Her message of being true to yourself and finding strength in seemingly impossible situations is ...

Shelter Mountain (Virgin River, Book 2)

Robyn Carr

Mira, 2007

GREAT STORY! This is definitely a sequel. Shelter Mountain reunites you with the Virgin River "family".
The Virgin River Series: Virgin River Shelter Mountain Whispering Rock A Virgin River Christmas (Nov 2008) Robin Carr's stories unfold smoothly. Never boring or pointless. Never totally predictable. Surprises throughout. Always emotional and ...

The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google

Nicholas Carr

W. W. Norton, 2008

Really two books in one
For those who know or care about the infrastructure undergirding our technology revolution, this is a must-read book. The thesis is simple: we're at a tipping point where "utility computing" will quickly replace in-house data centers. It sounds simple, but the ...

Allen Carr's Easy Way to Control Alcohol

Allen Carr

Arcturus foulsham, 2002

Life Saver
I was a heavy smoker and drinker for almost 3 decades, until my COPD diagnosis last fall (at the age of 42). The situation was absolutely hopeless, my dr told me to quit smoking immediately, and there was a chance that my emphysema could reverse, but attempting to ...

Countdown to My Birth: A day by day account from your baby's point of view

Julie B. Carr

Meadowbrook, 2007

Must Buy!!!
Countdown to My Birth is a very exciting way to keep up with the development of your child. There are all kinds of interesting phases that take place throughout the pregnancy and this calendar was a fun way for my wife and I to wake up each morning and "connect" with ...

The River Cottage Family Cookbook

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Fizz Carr

Ten Speed Press, 2008

Stunning Quality
This is actually 416 pages! Gorgeous yet realistic and very homey food photos including kid-next-door children, misshapen & imperfect dishes, and exquisitely crafted recipes with sublime descriptions of exactly how and why certain things are done, and when, in the ...

Just Over the Mountain (Grace Valley Trilogy, Book 2)

Robyn Carr

Mira, 2008

Loved It!
What a wonderful series! I started Deep in The Valley on Sat. morning, finished Just Over the Mountain on Sun. at midnight, I just didn't want to put the books down; can't wait to start Down By the River and see what happens next. Dr. June, John, Elmer -all the ...

Virgin River (Virgin River, Book 1)

Robyn Carr

Mira, 2007

Wanted: Midwife/Nurse Practitioner in Virgin River. Population: 600
Recently widowed Los Angeles native Melinda Monroe needs something to take her mind off her grief. Answering an ad for a nurse practitioner/midwife needed to assist a doctor in a small town seems like just the thing to help Mel forget about her troubles. So she sells ...