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The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels

Michael Watkins

Harvard Business School Press, 2003

Great Primer for Taking On a Management Job
The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins is squarely aimed at the task of a manager coming in and dealing with a new team. Those first ninety days can really make or break a business relationship and it is well worth studying this information before you take on a new job. ...

Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day

Jamie Lee Curtis

Joanna Cotler, 1998

Feelings are oh-so important
Recognizing our feelings and being able to name and claim them is so important to our emotional health. A meaningful book that travels through the variety of feelings a child may encounter in any day - from angry to joyful to confused to lonely to.... A wide range of ...

Boys Will Be Boys: The Glory Days and Party Nights of the Dallas Cowboys Dynasty

Jeff Pearlman

Harper, 2008

A Fascinating, Clearly Written Sports History
Growing up in Irving, TX., home of the Texas Stadium, I was hooked as a Cowboys fan at a young age. My three most vivid childhood memories: Super Bowl XXVII The Thanksgiving Snow Game (Which I am told I cried about all day) Super Bowl XXVIII What I didn't, and ...

Real Life: Preparing for the 7 Most Challenging Days of Your Life

Dr. Phil McGraw

Free Press, 2008

Brilliant so far :-0
While I'm not quite at the end right now, (38 pages left) I find this book brilliant. It is such a big help and great tool for practically everybody. It's a little bit like a manual for your life, just like you'd get a car manual in your new car or a manual on how to ...

The Given Day: A Novel

Dennis Lehane

William Morrow, 2008

Well worth reading
Dennis Lehane has already established himself as a solid writer and his latest book demonstrates the true versatility, depth and strength of his abilities. It is evident that the motivation for writing this book goes way beyond achieving commercial success. "The ...

Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days

Dr. Kevin Leman

Revell, 2008

Have a New Kid by Friday
Every parent should read this book! Well written and humorous. Gives terrific ideas on disciplining your children.

Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who ...

Ron Hall, Denver Moore

Thomas Nelson, 2008

Profound
The stunning power of this true story to reveal truth and wisdom in the midst of humble means is profound. It is the power of God at work as seen in this testimony. The power of love and compassion that prevails over preset social structures is far reaching and intense ...

The First Days Of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher

Harry K. Wong; Rosemary T. Wong

Harry K. Wong Publications, 2004

New Teacher Reference
I bought this for my daughter who was starting her first job as a high school math teacher. She heard from a friend that it was very helpful for new teachers.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Judith Viorst

Aladdin, 1987

What Fun
This is a book that children can't help but chuckle when they it is read. It's just fun and Alexander is so loveable like another character,Cyrano in Life's Little Lessons: An Inch-By-Inch Tale of Success, another fabulous piece of children's literature with inspiring ...

The Dangerous Book for Boys

Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden

Collins, 2007

My Son loves this book
I bought this for my son and he's carried it with him to and from school for nearly a month. He won't be parted with it, and any book that interests my kid that much has GOT to be good. The book is filled with fun projects, and is not just a father/son book (although ...

Me Talk Pretty One Day

David Sedaris

Back Bay Books, 2001

Still the One
By far my favorite of all his books. Dress Your Family in Corduroy comes in second and Naked comes in third. His new one with the skeleton on the cover didn't impress. His dry wit and sarcasm make me laugh out loud. He is able to instill humor in the most ...

The Mind-Beauty Connection: 9 Days to Reverse Stress Aging and Reveal More Youthful, Beautiful Skin

Amy Wechsler

Free Press, 2008

Your Skin--A Mind-Beauty Connection
From: www.BasilAndSpice.com A FirstLook Feature Book Review: The Mind-Beauty Connection: 9 Days to Reverse Stress, Aging and Reveal More Youthful, Beautiful Skin (Free Press, 2008) by Amy Weschler, M.D. Author Amy Weschler is one of only two physicians in the ...

Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking

Jeff Hertzberg, Zoe Francois

Thomas Dunne Books, 2007

Great for non bakers!
I'm not a baker in any way... but this book was recommended by a chef. Our loaves, pitas, pretzels, pizzas, are all fantastic. It's so easy to create a quick, tasty loaf of bread. The entire house smells great. My friends are envious of the pictures I email them of the ...

The Stress Answer: Train Your Brain to Conquer Depression and Anxiety in 45 Days
Dr. Frank Lawlis

Viking Adult, 2008

The bestselling author of The ADD Answer and The IQ Answer offers a powerful remedy for a universal malady Dr. Frank Lawlis has helped hundreds of thousands of families cope with learning disorders, attention deficit disorder, and emotional disconnection. Now he takes on the single biggest difficulty that most of us, children and adults, face ...

1984 (Signet Classics)

George Orwell

New American Library, 1961

The Greatest Love Story of Our Time.
1984 is a social commentary on history and the appalling state of public policy and society generally told through a love story that resonates with a deep familiarity for all modern readers.