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The Scarlet Letter
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Pocket, 2004
A true classic for me
I was always skeptical when teachers used the term "classic" when referring to a book. It always seemed to me to be a term to describe books I had to read that were going to suck. The Scarlet Letter was a happy exception; one that actually has meaning today as it did ...
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Alif Baa: Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds
Kristen Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal, ...
Georgetown University Press, 2004
Very complete
I have been using this book in my college Arabic classes three years now. It is an excellent book and is very complete. The DVDs supplement the book nicely. It would be almost impossible not to be able to learn the Arabic alphabet and some basic vocabulary with this ...
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The Great Divorce
C. S. Lewis
HarperOne, 2001
Outstanding book.
CS Lewis great theologian or great Christian apologist as some would say was one heck of a writer.
The Great Divorce C.S Lewis good as a stand alone story or as a more deeper spiritual book. I continue to be blown away by how good C.S Lewis is one of those ...
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An Inconvenient Book: Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems
Glenn Beck
Threshold Editions, 2007
Excellent!!!
I found this book to be both informative AND entertaining! The format is akin to a high school textbook, with quirky ADHD moments printed in the margins and fabulous photos throughout. The last chapter is by far the best of all...
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The End of America: Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot
Naomi Wolf
Chelsea Green Publishing, 2007
Great read
Well organized, step-by-step explanation of how and why sovereign citizens forfeit their liberty to the government. Very, very good read. Highly recommended.
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Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons
Tim Russert
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007
Tim Russert was a very special man.
Tim Russert was a very humble, everyday man who serves as a role model for young men in his professional and personal life. Great book.
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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows
The Dial Press, 2008
Utterly Charming -- I wish it were longer!
After reading a sample, I had this book delivered to my Kindle last Saturday when I was on vacation. I was immediately enthralled and the book was my constant companion all week during my commute to and from work on the train. Finally, I just curled up today on a ...
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Letter to a Christian Nation (Vintage)
Sam Harris
Vintage, 2008
Short and to the point
I read this in about an hour at my library; it's very short, but gets to the point: the dangers of Christianity, mainly fundamentalism. So Christians, read this! It won't take long, and it'll give you some things to think about.
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The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients
Irvin Yalom
Harper Perennial, 2003
Excellent Resource
This was one of the most helpful books I've read in my graduate experience. The lessons take the theory that we've learned and make it practical. Dr. Yalom's willingness to admit his mistakes and weaknesses makes his advice and insight much more relevant.
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The Screwtape Letters
C. S. Lewis
HarperOne, 2001
Enlightening read for committed (and thinking) Christians
I don't know how well this great book translates to agnostic readers, but for me it was a very enlightening and concrete way to understand what it means to try to be a good man in a world of temptation.
In keeping with the time period, I believe it was Winston ...
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The Problem of Pain
C. S. Lewis
HarperOne, 2001
Of Human Suffering
The question or 'problem' that C.S. Lewis sets out to answer in "The Problem of Pain" is one that has confounded believers and non-believers alike: if God is good and loves his creation, why does he allow such pain and suffering to exist? How can that be good and ...
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A Grief Observed
C. S. Lewis
HarperOne, 2001
A Grief Analyzed
Originally published under a pseudonym, this short book is a thoroughly reasoned but heart-felt analyzation of grief from the private writing journal of intellectual author and academia giant, C.S. Lewis. The object of his grief is the love of his life, his rare ...
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How to Write a Great Query Letter
Noah Lukeman
Amazon, 2007
It doesn't get any easier than this....
Ah, the dreaded query letter. It's sad to think that a tiny introduction letter of your work can be the fine line between an author and literary representation. It's also sad because most authors don't enjoy writing them or don't know how. I was one of those writers ...
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How to Say It: Choice Words, Phrases, Sentences, and Paragraphs for Every Situation, Revised Edition
Rosalie Maggio
Prentice Hall Press, 2001
How to say it
This is a must have for anyone who writes, talks, or otherwise communicates with other people. I use it all the time for writing letters.
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What's So Great About Christianity
Dinesh D'Souza
Regnery Publishing, 2007
Argument not required
Things that exist do not require an argument. An argument is required for things that do not exist. In fact a verbal edifice is required which must be constantly expanded and maintained. In this respect D'Souza is a competent workman.
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