books about: majors

books about: majors

books:

Majors

The All New Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book o' Fun 2

Dav Pilkey

Blue Sky Press, 2002

A bit hit for a 7 year old!
We bought these and other Captain Underpants for our 7 year old grandson. They are his favorite books and prefers the softcover to hardcover so that he can take them anywhere to continue reading!

The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies, and Possibilities

Gregg Braden, Peter Russell, ...

Sounds True, Incorporated, 2007

Great 2012 Book
I enjoyed this more than any other book written on the subject! To me the author appeard to be very well studied on the subject with great insight of a more realistic view, but yet a very profound spiritual perspective. This book resonated with my own beliefs about ...

Masters: Art Quilts: Major Works by Leading Artists (The Masters)

Martha Sielman

Lark Books, 2008

"Masters: Art Quilts" is FANTASTIC !
"Masters: Art Quilts" is one of the most fantastic books I've ever seen; incredible photo imaging, wonderful commentaries about the artists, and the book is beautifully organized. "Masters" is inspirational - think of it as artistic "eye candy",,,,,, I'll treasure ...

Path of Destruction (Star Wars: Darth Bane, Book 1)

Drew Karpyshyn

Del Rey, 2007

Awesome...Awesome...Loved it!
I loved this book, this book, I could not stop reading. This book focuses on Des who later becomes Darth Bane. I love how each chapter just focuses on him and only him, from his times in the mines to his training in the sith academy. I was very impressed with this ...

English Majors: A Comedy Collection for the Highly Literate (Prairie Home Companion)

HighBridge Company, 2008

Garrison Keillor at his best
The best of Garrison Keillor and his group. If you enjoy Prarie Home Companion, you'll love this.

The English Major: A Novel

Jim Harrison

Grove Press, 2008

The Environmental Science Major
I gave this as a gift to a 61 year old who just lost his wife and packed up, took a road trip and moved across the country. He proclaimed it a very good read. "Seems like just yesterday I was reading coming-of-age novels, now I'm getting geezer fiction." But, with ...

Masters: Beadweaving: Major Works by Leading Artists (Masters (Lark Books))

Carol Wilcox Wells

Lark Books, 2008

Love it! Love it! LOVE IT!
Just got my copy today and I'm more than thrilled. It's a nice heavy, quality book for the price. The photos are good and the little blurbs about the artists are very nice. Yes, we have seen some of the beadwork by famous artists (Diane Fitzgerald, etc.) before in ...

Tales from Q School: Inside Golf's Fifth Major

John Feinstein

Back Bay Books, 2008

Q School
Couldn't put it down. If you're a golfer this is a must read. If you aren't a golfer, but like real drama this is also for you. Feinstein gives you everything you need to understand it all and be intrigued. He's a terrific writer.

Beyond Band of Brothers: The War Memoirs of Major Dick Winters

Dick Winters, Cole C. Kingseed

Berkley Trade, 2008

"It Is Far Easier To Find Quiet Than To Find Peace."
"Beyond Band of Brothers" is the combat memoir of Major Dick Winters, a man immortalized in "Band of Brothers" first by in print by Stephen Ambrose, and later by Tom Hanks on HBO. In the "Band of Brothers" book and miniseries Winters comes across as trustworthy but ...

Book of Majors 2009 (College Board Index of Majors and Graduate Degrees)
The College Board

College Board, 2008

Whether a student is just beginning to look at colleges or has already enrolled, this is the book for them. The College Board Book of Majors is the most comprehensive guide to academic programs offered at four-year and two-year colleges. It describes in-depth 190 of the most popular college majors: how they are taught, what preparation ...

Artist to Artist: 23 Major Illustrators Talk to Children About Their Art

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Philomel, 2007

A must for young and old
I love this book. I had gotten it with my children in mind but being an artist myself, found great joy in reading it.

The Little Flower Girl (Pictureback(R))

Linda Trace Brandon

Random House Books for Young Readers, 1997

This is the one to buy! Perfect in every way!
I ordered 4 books on being a flower girl for my 4.5 year old granddaughter. This was the best of the 4 books I ordered. My granddaughter wasn't very excited about being a flower girl but this book changed her mind! She absolutely glowed when I read this to her! Each ...

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: The Inspiration for the Upcoming Major Motion Picture

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Scribner, 2007

My curiosity was satisfied with this rather peculiar tale...
I am not a huge fan of short stories, because it never fails that by the time I find myself invested in them I have reached the last page. Same can be said for `The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', a rather delightful little story that is engaging, interesting and ...

The New Professionals: The Rise of Network Marketing As the Next Major Profession

James W. Robinson

Three Rivers Press, 2000

EVERY Professional Needs to Read This
Being a 'professional' myself, I was intrigued when I learned of this book. :-) As a brief introduction, my background is that of a Financial Advisor and Business Consultant to Health Professionals (physicians, dentists, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, ...

The Thorn Birds

Colleen Mccullough

Avon, 1979

My all time favorite novel.
I am a reader. I love reading classics, plays, all kinds of things. Yet, when people ask me what my *all time* favorite is, it is The Thorn Birds. When telling people about it, it seems kind of like a trashy novel, not real "literature". I can't describe it, it is ...