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Goodnight Moon
Margaret Wise Brown
HarperFestival, 1991
Goodnight Moon
I got this as a gift. It is a precious story of a child resisting falling asleep to no avail.
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The Purpose DrivenŽ Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? (Purpose DrivenŽ Life, The)
Rick Warren
Zondervan, 2007
Wonderful book
First let me say this is a great book I would recomend it to anyone. I read some of the 1 star reviews and was amazed how misinformed these nay sayers were. One person said that it taught that life is for us to fulfill our own perpose instead of living for God. What ...
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The Assassin: A Novel
Stephen Coonts
St. Martin's Press, 2008
Great Book
I have read all of Mr. Coonts books this one just as good as all of the other ones. He is one of the all time great writers and one of my favorites.I hope he does not run out of stories with the admiral and Tommy.
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Fireflies (Reading Rainbow)
Aladdin, 1986
A child's view of fireflies.
Nothing can match the wonder of a night filled with tiny lights of the firefly. This book takes me back to the child's delight in catching them, trying to make the wonder last. But, I, too, let them go in the end. Pass it on.
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The Kite Runner (Riverhead Essential Editions)
Khaled Hosseini
Riverhead Trade, 2005
Moving, Very Well Written
I recently started a book club and this was our first pick. It could not have been a better choice. Everyone had it read in plenty of time. No complaints on the choice I made either. This book tells a very emotionally charged story. Once I started reading it, I ...
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All Quiet on the Western Front
Erich Maria Remarque
Ballantine Books, 1987
Should be required reading for our political representatives
I grew up playing war like every other kid and had a somewhat glamorized view of war. When we went to war in Iraq for the first time I thought it was kind of cool. Being a Jewish person who lost a great deal of their family in the Holocaust having any sympathy for any ...
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The Iliad of Homer
Homer
University Of Chicago Press, 1961
the iliad
Though it was a challenging read (how challenging will depend on the translation), Homer's epic poem Iliad is a classic tale about the war between the ancient Greeks (Achaeans) and the Trojans, and the involvement of the gods in the war. Although I am generally not ...
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On Writing
Stephen King
Pocket, 2002
This is how it's done!
Until I read On Writing by Stephen King, I had never read any of his books. To be honest, since On Writing, I've only read one other of his books which I didn't like so we've come to an impasse.... however On Writing is one of the best books I've read. The first ...
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Moo Baa La La La
Little Simon, 1982
Love this book!
Our 9 month old loved it when he was just 6 months. I think that just about says how wonderful this book is. And the ending gives a perfect cue for the little ones to voice their opinion!
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The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing. A Book of Practical Counsel (Revised ...
Benjamin Graham, Jason Zweig
HarperBusiness Essentials, 2003
I should have read this book before investing
Simple like that: if you are a layman investor and don't want to lose a dime, stop your investment actions right now and start reading this book immediately.
I've started composing my stock portfolio a couple of months, before reading this book. At that time, I ...
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Middlesex: A Novel (Oprah's Book Club)
Jeffrey Eugenides
Picador, 2002
Fascinating Story
I enjoyed this book from start to finish. It is a "meaty" story, filled with the history of the characters. There is also enough fact as to be educational and thought-provoking.
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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (Public Television Storytime Books)
Mem Fox
Kane/Miller Book Publishers, 1989
Great for the 100th day of school!
I use this book as part of my 100th day of school celebration. It helps my k students to have empathy for the elderly. We also discuss what they may look like when they are 100. Wonderful illustrations - typical Mem Fox style - perfect! Love it!
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (Signet Classics)
Lewis Carroll
Signet Classics, 2000
Excellent Book
This is a book I loved as a child and when I read it now, I find I still enjoy it as much. Great for children and for grown ups as well. Well worth buying.
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Rainbows End
Vernor Vinge
Tor Science Fiction, 2007
A peek into the near future?
Vinge presents an excellent story about a man who "wakes up" from Alzheimer's in San Diego in the year 2025. After this, the reader is treated to a glimpse of the near future where reality and virtual reality meet. Here, various people who were on the cutting edge of ...
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The Four Pillars of Investing: Lessons for Building a Winning Portfolio
William J. Bernstein
McGraw-Hill, 2002
Perfect, Couldn't be happier
Book was shipped fast, and came in great condition. Couldn't ask for anything more
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