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Fear and Loathing at Rolling Stone: The Essential Hunter S. Thompson
Hunter S. Thompson
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
From Hunter S. Thompson's first piece for Rolling Stone --the story of his infamous run for sheriff of Aspen in 1970--to his last--an examination of the Kerry/Bush showdown in 2004--FEAR AND LOATHING AT ROLLING STONE presents more than 40 examples of his best work. Thompson takes us on a roller-coaster ride filled with the likes of McGovern ...
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The Essential Kierkegaard
Soren Kierkegaard
Princeton University Press, 2000
The Master of Irony
Søren Kierkegaard is undoubtedly the comedian's philosopher. And his humor is fundamentally reassuring - hilarious, even biting, but never bitter or nihilistic. He is one of the major influences on the films and writings of Woody Allen. Often Kierkegaard is rumored ...
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The Princess and the Goblin (Puffin Classics - the Essential Collection)
George Macdonald
Puffin, 1997
Great set
These books are pleasing to look at, have heavy paper with beautiful illustrations. The cloth like hardcover and illustration are much prettier in person than in the photograph.
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Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking
Marcella Hazan
Knopf, 1992
An essential book for a beginning chef...
...I've referred to this book over the years for technique and authenticity of Italian cooking...it is a wonderful book. I agree that it is on par with Julia Child's French cookbook. I've made many of the recipes and they are fabulous....the poached shrimp, easy and ...
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A Guide for Grown-ups: Essential Wisdom from the Collected Works of Antoine de Saint-Exup¿ry
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Harcourt Children's Books, 2002
"It is always in the midst, in the epicenter..."
"of your troubles that you find serenity."-from Wartime Writings 1939-1944
This small, 83 page book, Guide for Grown-ups, contains selected quotes from the several books and poems that Antoine de Saint-Exupery wrote during his lifetime. The title for this review ...
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Eloise: The Absolutely Essential 50th Anniversary Edition
Kay Thompson
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2005
AN absolute necessity for the Eloise lover
I purchased this book for my granddaughter, and almost couldn't give it to her because I wanted to keep it for myself! It has the traditional Eloise stories, which are great, but the real jewel here is the back section of the book. In this section you'll find photos ...
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The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson (Modern Library Classics)
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Modern Library, 2000
Nietzsche's Mentor
Ralph Waldo Emerson could be called America's first Great Man of Letters (sorry Washington Irving). He is the one who started the transendentalist movement in America, influenced Whitman and Thoreau to name a few, and was one of the first framers of the idea and the ...
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The Little Black Book of Cocktails: The Essential Guide to New & Old Classics (Little Black Books) (Little ...
Virginia Reynolds
Peter Pauper Press, 2003
Little Black Book
I bought this book as a Christmas gift for my son. He's delighted with it and spent an hour perusing it's pages and finding drinks he'd never heard of before. Since his career involves a lot of entertaining, it's something he looks forward to using for many years to ...
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The Aromatherapy Bible: The Definitive Guide to Using Essential Oils
Gill Farrer-Halls
Sterling, 2005
the guide
As the title of the book implies it is a guide. It doesn't imply it is the be all and end all in aromatherapy information. It gives a great overall understanding and a wonderfully basic place to begin one's start into Aromatherapy. I found the book to be of invaluable ...
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Common Sense, The Rights of Man and Other Essential Writings of Thomas Paine (Signet Classics)
Thomas Paine
Signet Classics, 2003
Freedom and Rights of man
I have read much on the history of our beautiful country and also of other countries as well.
This book by Thomas Paine "COMMON SENSE AND THE RIGHTS OF MAN" is an extraordinary out line of how man should form his government and live in harmony with his fellow man ...
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Five Children and It (Puffin Classics - the Essential Collection)
E. Nesbit
Puffin, 1996
A Fan Of Magical Adventures
Five Children and It
While their mother is away, caring for their ailing grandmother, Cyril, Anthea, Robert and Jane find a sand fairy, called a Psamead. He hadn't been uncovered since the days of the dionsours, and had no idea about modern children, and their ...
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The Essential Chocolate Chip Cookbook: Recipes from the Classic Cookie to Mocha Chip Meringue Cake
Elinor Klivans
Chronicle Books, 2007
another hit
This is another great book from elinor klivans. All of her recipes have clear instructions and give excellent results. I have made the cookie dough cheesecake and hot brownie sundae - both easy and very delicious!!! One drawback is that the print of the ingredients ...
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The Way: The Essential Classic of Opus Dei's Founder
Josemaria Escriva
Image, 2006
The Way is the way
The way is The Way. This means that St. JoseMaria Escriva saw each and every Catholic as Christ manifest in the world. It is an obligation for each and every Catholic to live the fulness of what it is to be Christ. This book of sayings and aspirations is a neat ...
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The RV Handbook: Essential How-to Guide for the RV Owner, 3rd Edition
Bill Estes
Trailer Life Books, 2001
Helpful Guide for RVers
Experienced or a beginner, RVers must learn a lot to care for their investment in a motorhome, fifth-wheel or trailer. This book has some advice I haven't seen elsewhere.
It tells how to weigh the different RVs on a scale, tire care (aging and ozone cracking), ...
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500 Essential Graphic Novels: The Ultimate Guide
Gene Kannenberg
Collins Design, 2008
A Thorough going over...
A fantastic book, and the most comprehensive on the market. This book is "Essential" for teachers and librarians and for converting the non-fans in your life. It's guaranteed to stir up controversy, as no-one is going to agree with all the choices included (or ...
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