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The Post-American World
Fareed Zakaria
W. W. Norton, 2008
excellent, poignant, and prescient
This book should be required reading for us all. It brings together the thoughts of many of the great minds to illustrate the needs, opportunities, and challenges facing America in a world which it can no longer dominate, ignore, or control.
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The Lace Reader: A Novel
Brunonia Barry
William Morrow, 2008
SUPRISE ENDING!
I received this as an Advance Reader Copy and LOVED it! The ending caught me so off guard I had to say "WHAT?!!! Oh no way!" then go back and reread it with a better understanding of how it all fit together! Well done Brunonia!
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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel
David Wroblewski
Ecco, 2008
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
This is a fabulously well written book. For animal lovers this is a must read. The author has a very interesting way of using words often using them in new and interesting ways. I was enthralled from the start to the finish. This is on all the best-seller lists for ...
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The Secret Life of Bees
Sue Monk Kidd
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2003
Bees AIN'T a Bust!
I surveyed my class and 80% gave it two thumbs up: 5 stars. That's 28 out of 35 students. The rest of the class gave it an OK: 3 or 4 stars. So my giving it 5 stars has been backed by research into the general public's taste. ;=)
Now, I'm not much for spending time ...
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Loving Frank: A Novel
Nancy Horan
Ballantine Books, 2008
Mamah May-muh Martha!
Mamah, May-muh, Martha! She was born at the wrong time and wrong place! She was educated in Ann Arbor Michigan at the turn of the 20th century, had the pedigree of the upright Midwestern railroaders who valued work and honesty, married a decent and loving ...
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First Day Jitters
Julie Danneberg
Charlesbridge Publishing, 2000
great job
we got the book in great shape and in great time. Good book for my daughters first day of school.
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What to Expect the First Year, Second Ed
Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway, ...
Workman Publishing Company, 2003
A TERRIFIC reference at your fingertips!
First off, I would like to say that I was NOT a big fan of What to Expect When Expecting, so I was pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed What to Expect the First Year. Even my husband found himself reading it!
I received this book as a gift and absolutely ...
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)
J. K. Rowling
Arthur A. Levine Books, 2007
jennya
This was a great ending to a great series. I loved all 7 books in the series and this was an exciting ending to an epic story.
There were tears but also great triumphs that make it worth reading over and over again.
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The World Is Flat 3.0: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century
Thomas L. Friedman
Picador, 2007
Loved it, should be mandatory reading in high schools.....
Tom Friedman just makes so much sense.....He takes complex issues and explains things in an easy way. I only wish he worked for our government and had the power of our government in addition to the power of his pen.
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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
great
these books came when ordered. No gliches. We like the material in this book and we have the videos of Harry K Wong as well. Great stuff.
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The First Commandment: A Thriller
Brad Thor
Pocket, 2008
A Page Turner
This is an exciting story from beginning to end.
It features Scot Harvath, a retired former Navy Seal and Secret Service Agent who is now a counterterrorist operative with Homeland Security. The action takes place on three continents. It begins with the president ...
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First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently
Marcus Buckingham, Curt Coffman
Simon & Schuster, 1999
More Profound than its Title Suggests
You can't take the title seriously (some Amazon reviewers do). The book is about what Gallup has found makes effective managers of people during its research for various clients over 10+ years. The central theme is that everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Nothing ...
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The First Six Weeks of School (Strategies for Teachers Series, 2)
Paula Denton, Roxann Kriete
Northeast Foundation for Children, 2000
Great for First Year Educators!
I began using Morning Meeting [ASIN:1892989093 The Morning Meeting Book (Strategies for Teachers, 1)] as a part of my teacher education program last year and found it to be a great benefit for encouraging positive social interactions between my elementary students. ...
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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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What Color Is Your Parachute? 2008: A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-Changers
Richard Nelson Bolles
Ten Speed Press, 2007
What a lifesaver!
This book is truly a lifesaver, and it's updated every year. I have not had to look for a job in 20 years, and didn't truly know how to write a professional resume. Not only did I learn alot about writing resumes but I also learned alot about myself! This is a book ...
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