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How to Use the Amazon Kindle for Email & Over 100 Pages of Other Cool Tips (The Complete User's Guide to the ...
Harvard Perspectives Press (kindleusers.blogspot.com), 2007
Windwalker sells me on Kindle
My Kindle was a gift and I was skeptical. Then I read Stephen Windwalker's User's Guide and he converted me into a Kindle enthusiast. He gives well-written, lucid and simple instructions on the varied functionalities of this amazing product. I have downloaded a ...
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1984 (Signet Classics)
George Orwell
New American Library, 1961
A must read!!
There are alot of idiots floating around out there that don't see the potential pitfalls of giving the Federal government expanded powers. If you are one of these folks, please read this book. The work is relatively short but the lesson that it gives is powerful. I ...
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End of Days: Predictions and Prophecies About the End of the World
Sylvia Browne
Dutton Adult, 2008
End of Days by Sylvia Browne
I received my package on time. The book is wonderfully written by a great author. I suggest this book to everyone.
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The Dangerous Book for Boys
Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden
Collins, 2007
Great for the 'boy's' in your home!
I originally bought this book for my son, he's 11. He loves it. Unfortunately my husband and 6 brothers won't give it back to him, yet. They've enjoyed the 'projects' as much as my son has.
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Me Talk Pretty One Day
David Sedaris
Back Bay Books, 2001
Great send-up of the French
For anyone who has ever been to France, or anyone who has suffered the indignities of learning a foreign language, this is the humor book for you! Only be sure to read it in private, because if you're like me you might find yourself laughing out loud on public ...
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The Kite Runner
Khaled Hosseini
Riverhead Trade, 2004
The Kite Runner is a moving novel by Khaled Hosseini
It's about two young boys who grow up together in Afganistan in the 1970's. Hassan is Amir's dearest friend and is the son of Amir's father's servant who belongs the minority Hazara community in Afganistan. Amir and Hassan's close friendship is put under strain by an ...
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The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America
Thurston Clarke
Henry Holt and Co., 2008
What politics should be about
One of the best campaign books I have ever read. As he did in "Ask Not," Thurston Clark brings out the back-story of a great moment in history. In this case, RFK's decision to run for president, despite his many misgivings about doing so. It chronicles his ...
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The First Days Of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher
Harry K. Wong, Rosemary T. Wong
Harry K. Wong Publications, 2004
Excellent Resource for the Beginning Teacher
This is a very interesting and helpful book for beginning teachers, or teachers who wish they ran a more effective classroom. This book is full of practical tips that you can implement right now, and is written in a very user-friendly format with lots of graphics and ...
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The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
James Patterson
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
The greatest superpower of all isn't to be part spider, part man, or to cast magic spells--the greatest power is the power to create. Daniel X has that power. Daniel's secret abilities -- like being able to manipulate objects and animals with his mind or to recreate himself in any shape he chooses -- have helped him survive. But Daniel ...
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Judith Viorst
Aladdin, 1987
A great way to soothe the bruises of life with your child!
My children just loved this story and who doesn't think they want to run away at one time or another? It is a day that each of us have and even the little one next to you understands that. The pen and ink illustrations are fantastic. I used to buy them by the dozen and ...
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The Night Before Kindergarten
Grosset & Dunlap, 2001
Perfect for our pre-K graduate!
Our soon to be kindergartener loves this book and often asks it to be read to her. It's a really cute story with fun illustrations.
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Doris Day: The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door
David Kaufman
Virgin Books, 2008
Well Done Biography!!
This long overdue bio on Doris Day was worth waiting for. I've been a fan from my childhood and grew up on her 60's films. (and saw the rest on tv!) I, of course, loved her frank autobiography that came out in the 70's and was curious if this new biography could ...
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The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels
Michael Watkins
Harvard Business School Press, 2003
Good for CEO or first time supervisor
Clear and concise action plan. Helps you think before just jumping in and running in circles.
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Days of Infamy
Newt Gingrich, William R. Forstchen
Thomas Dunne Books, 2008
Days of Infamy
An interesting twist inspired by a real piece of history, Days of Infamy is a brilliant story that is hard to put down once you start. I have high standards in my reading recommendations, and this is a book that is worthy of my precious time. It will stir your ...
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The True Story of the Bilderberg Group
Daniel Estulin
Trine Day, 2007
Unlocking the Truth About Government
Very happy that Daniel wrote this book. Very brave seeing that these men are ruthless. The true story should have been told a long time ago. I hope it isn't too late to save America. "The True Story of the Bilderberg Group" and the "Naked Capitialist" go hand in ...
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