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Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
Marjane Satrapi
Pantheon, 2004
Awesome Experience
Although this book is written like a comic book, don't take it lightly. The story is a deep and meaningful one. It is a pretty fast read but not as fast as you'd think...I highly recommend it!
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Night (Oprah's Book Club)
Elie Wiesel
Hill and Wang, 2006
A new day for Night
I was happy to see that this book was added to Oprah's book club, this ment that millions who never knew of this book would read it or at least hear it's story. I read this in college as part of the debates on wither the US should have entered WW2 before 1941. When I ...
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R. Covey
Free Press, 2004
Helps Plan and Maximize A Life
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
This classic book provides steps to building a productive and organized life. Valuable for personal and business application. I review it in the last two lectures of my Principles of Management course to assist students in ...
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New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2)
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008
Couldn't put it down!
As a sequel I wasn't really sure how much I would like this book. But it went far and beyond any expectations I had for it. I ended up not being able to put it down. I felt for Bella through her ups and downs. I'm not a teen, but I love these books!
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Watchmen
Alan Moore
DC Comics, 1995
Must read for any fan who wants to know more!
This is the story behind the movie. It is a deeper insight - you can be a spoiler for all your friends. If you have any interest at all you have to read this!
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Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (Voices That Matter)
Garr Reynolds
New Riders Press, 2008
Bullseye!
Garr Ryenolds has hit the target, right smack in the center, on identifying the misuse of software such as PowerPoint in presentations. Reynolds takes us on an enjoyable, enlightening journey of identifying and avoiding "really bad PowerPoint" presentations, replacing ...
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Hello, Cupcake!: Irresistibly Playful Creations Anyone Can Make
Alan Richardson, Karen Tack
Houghton Mifflin, 2008
Hello Cupcake
Hello, Cupcake!: Irresistibly Playful Creations Anyone Can MakeThis book is the best! I can't wait to start baking and decorating! My grand-kids and friends are putting in their 'orders'! Directions are easy and supplies will be easy to find. You can even use cake ...
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Mechanical Vibrations (4th Edition)
Singiresu S. Rao
Prentice Hall, 2003
Best book for Vibration course of Master degree
This book in my point of view as a Master student in Mechanical Engineering is the best for Vibration. Examples are given with practical applications. You can find many interesting challenging problems at the end of each chapter. I found it much better than Thomson's ...
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
Michael Pollan
Penguin, 2007
You'll never eat the same way again!
This is a non-fiction account of the history behind the food we eat. This book describes the great industrial food complex and advocates local, organic foods. Extremely well-researched and well-presented. This was a compelling book and will likely convince you to ...
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association (APA), 2001
Excellent condition, excellent deal
The book was just as advertised and in excellent condition, arriving much sooner than expected.
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The Way of the World: A Story of Truth and Hope in an Age of Extremism
Ron Suskind
Harper, 2008
Everyone saves everyone
You do not have to read very far into this book to know that it is a Pulitzer-Prize winning work. It is far more than just the revelations about the abuse of power. One of his revelations, not at all publicized, is that one of his research assistants, working on one ...
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The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
Elizabeth Pantley, William Sears
McGraw-Hill, 2002
It works!!!
I bought this book because I was exhausted and about 650 people had given it positive reviews. It actually does work!!! Within 12 days, my son was sleeping through the night, and I re-entered the world of functioning, thinking human beings!! Pantley has taken a very ...
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Club Dead (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 3)
Charlaine Harris
Ace Books, 2003
Give Me More Sookie
Simply addictive. Once you've finished you will be looking for your next Sookie fix. You'll feel like a starved vampire if you start reading this series.
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For the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb, and the Murder That Shocked Chicago
Simon Baatz
Harper, 2008
Beautifully written - Reads like In Cold Blood
Baatz meticulously researches a fascinating subject and then tells the story in beautifully written prose. It is not an exaggeration to compare his book favorably with Truman Capote's In Cold Blood, i.e. I couldn't put it down! For The Thrill Of It is the best book ...
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The Host: A Novel
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
Mother took the book
I was so eager to get the book and start reading it. Unfortunately, it didn't arrive until after I had returned from vacation, after which my Mother 'appropriated' the book from me to read before I had even had a chance to start reading it.
I love Stephenie's way of ...
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition (Text Revision)
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc., 2000
"Must Have"
A definite "must have" book for any student in a counseling program. Even if not "required", this book makes writing reports so much easier because then you know EXACTLY what is required for deifferent diagnosis. I suggest all counseling/psychology students buy this ...
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The 19th Wife: A Novel
David Ebershoff
Random House, 2008
Awesome!
This book was actually amazing and I could not put it down. Perhaps it was so interesting because I live in Utah, the mecca of mormonism. Each time I sat down and read the book, I was both angry and dumbfounded at the same time. The book had a big impact to say the ...
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The Post-American World
Fareed Zakaria
W. W. Norton, 2008
Incisive World View
[[ASIN:039306235X The Post-American World]
An outstanding book which tells where the US stands today on the world stage and the important role that China and India will play in our future. This is an important book for anyone seeking an informed and objective ...
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The Noble Wilds
The Supreme Master Ching Hai
Love Ocean Creative International Company, Ltd., 2008
It is a must have for all human beings
I have never read any kids' collection which is so deeply touching, so divinely beautiful and so cute with all the pictures of little animals like squirrels and the new born swans. Their cuteness were all beautiful catpured. Their growth and the unconditional love from ...
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter
Business Plus, 2000
Amazing Book, Period.
What ppl don't understand is that you're never supposed to actually take things you read in books like this literally. If he says a certain investment is smart, or he made money a certain way, do your research and see if its right for you. Just like any book, the ...
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Six Disciplines® Execution Revolution: Solving the One Business Problem That Makes Solving All Other Problems ...
Gary Harpst
Six Disciplines Publishing, 2008
Planning and Execution
While the ultimate message put forth in this book is about executing your plans and how to go about that, it is very much based on what needs to be done first - and that is Planning, Goal-Setting. Without this foundation in place first, any actions in business will be ...
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The 29% Solution: 52 Weekly Networking Success Strategies
Ivan Misner, Michelle R. Donovan
Greenleaf Book Group Press, 2008
If You Can Stick to the Program, You Will Win !
The author has written a great book that will help anyone who needs to add effective networking techniques to whatever they're already doing, in an organized weekly format. The challenge here at least for me, is committing to implementing these weekly gems for a year. ...
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The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
HarperCollins, 2006
The Alchemist
A true classic. This book is also being taught at Tamalpais High School in Marin County, California. I recommend it highly.
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8 Sandpiper Way (Cedar Cove, Book 8)
Debbie Macomber
Mira, 2008
A very special tale
In Cedar Groove, Washington, Emily fears her husband Pastor Dave Flemming is having an affair. She is not sure who, but has found proof; Dave's jacket pocket contained another woman's earring and he comes home late at night, but will not tell her where he has been.
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The Host: A Novel
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
Give it a chance
I've heard it was slow starting for some. I gave this book to my mother to read and she couldn't get into it, but eventually she couldn't put it down. I am a fan of science fiction, so I was instantly intrigued. There are lot of interesting themes, characters, etc. in ...
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Chemistry: The Central Science
Theodore L. Brown, H. Eugene Lemay, ...
Pearson Publications Company, 2006
Best out there
My AP chemistry class used this book as well as my college General Chemistry class. Ive compared it with other popular chemistry books and none of them explain as thoroughly and cover as wide a breadth of topics as this book does. If your having problems with your ...
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Ghost Train to the Eastern Star: On the Tracks of the Great Railway Bazaar
Paul Theroux
Houghton Mifflin, 2008
Yet Another Winner...
This thoughtful book reflects the next level in the literary evolution of the incomparable Paul Theroux --- he's more vunerable, more reflective, and more compassionate (and less the rogue and rascal) --- now that he is in his 67th year. For his many fans, this is a ...
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