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Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
Marc Weissbluth
Ballantine Books, 2003
We all feel better!
We started reading this when our daughter was 6 months. It has been very helpful. Now I know what to expect out of her sleeping schedule. I know how much she needs to sleep for her age, when to put her down for naps, and I have confidence when I have to leave her ...
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The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens
Sean Covey
Fireside, 1998
A great book for adults or teens
I discovered this book by accident. I found the 365 days version with excerpts and jokingly said to my Mum that I should get it. She was serious that I should and bought it for me. I was intrigued...
That quite possibly changed by life (not dramatically mind you but ...
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Skinny Bitch
Kim Barnouin, Rory Freedman
Running Press, 2005
Fantastic!
The author is very knowledgable and informative. She has a wonderful frank and humorous writing style that tells it like it is! Just wish I had the willpower to take her advice!
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In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto
Michael Pollan
Penguin Press HC, The, 2008
For Natural Foods and Against Nutritionism
Instead of repeating other reviewers, let's focus mostly on other content. Our need for constant dental care stems from our western diets (pp. 96-97). Oddly enough, our digestive tract has as many neurons as the spinal column (p. 63). This suggests that the digestive ...
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Pinkalicious
Elizabeth Kann
HarperCollins, 2006
pinkalicious!
this arrived *very* quickly, and in excellent condition. the book is a great book, especially for little girls aged 3-6. highly recommended.
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
Michael Pollan
Penguin, 2007
Changes the way you look at food!
An amazing tour de force of food in the US! Pollan writes with wonderful wisdom and honesty. The book has a wonderful bibliography.
Industrial food is at the heart of all the major health problems in this country. Pollan will open your eyes to the fact and make ...
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R. Covey
Free Press, 2004
Priceless book
We had the privilege of hearing Dr. Covey in person at The University of Michigan when this book was first published. It instantly became one of the most important books we've read and used in our teaching. We give this as a graduation gift to our college students to ...
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The Easy Way to Stop Smoking: Join the Millions Who Have Become Non-Smokers Using Allen Carr's Easyway Method
Allen Carr
Sterling, 2005
I quit just like that!!! Easy is right!
First of all. The most telling information in this book was that some people stop reading it in the middle because they know that if they finish it they will quit smoking. Or they were given the book and didn't read it for a long time and wished after reading it that ...
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Secret Ingredients: The New Yorker Book of Food and Drink
Random House, 2007
Secret Ingredients: The New Yorker Book of Food and Drink
Witty, insightful and you can pick it up anytime for a good read. A must for the beside or a carry-on for that long flight. The best of the New Yorker is simply the best you can get.
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Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior
Ori Brafman, Rom Brafman
Doubleday Business, 2008
Smartest book I have read this year.
Wow! What a fabulous,timely, and perhaps overdue book. I was particularly impressed by their discussions of altruism versus addiction, and their ability to tie it to modern day screw-ups. Absolute Must-read for 2008. I am looking forward to their next book.
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How to Behave and Why
Munro Leaf
Universe Publishing, 2002
Still great after fifty years
How to Behave and Why is the book I would choose for 7-year-olds (as my grandaughter is) who have a tendency to cheat or lie. Perhaps it is the age but she must learn that she will lose friends and fun if she doesn't play fair. This book is gentle and understanding.
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Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
Jim Collins, Jerry I. Porras
Collins Business, 2004
A Classic
"Built to Last" is an enlightening and interesting classic on business strategic management. The authors, Jim Collins and Jerry Porras spent six years in research and compared the practices of 18 visionary companies in the USA to those of a matched set of good, though ...
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The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life
Twyla Tharp
Simon & Schuster, 2005
A dance genious shares her discipline for creativity
This is a great book for anyone who wants to cultivate the habits of good discipline that consistenly lead to creative ideas.
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The Sugar Queen
Sarah Addison Allen
Bantam, 2008
Writing Queen!
I am thoroughly enchanted with this author! I found myself in the same scenario as when I opened to page one of, GARDEN SPELLS--from the first line there was no way I could stop reading-- I devoured this story the same way that Josey devours her stash of sweets!
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The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World
John Robbins
Conari Press, 2001
Riveting and Compelling
If this book doesn't make you want to go vegan, nothing will! Help save the Earth, prolong your life and go veg!
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