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The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2)
Rick Riordan
Miramax, 2007
immensely better than book 1!
I enjoyed this book so much more than I did book 1. I liked "The Lightning Thief" but there were a few things about it I didn't enjoy, mostly the seemingly random monsters they encountered. I feel the author made a perfect move to take an existing story in mythology ...
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Calculus (With Analytic Geometry)(8th edition)
Ron Larson, Robert P. Hostetler, ...
Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005
Perfect and saved me money!
Everything was sent as advertised and in great shape. It was also on time and saved me some money. Thanks!
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The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3)
Rick Riordan
Miramax, 2007
A good read!
Another good book in the series. My son and I are looking forward to the next book!
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The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4)
Rick Riordan
Hyperion Book CH, 2008
#1 with grandson
One again I haven't read this book but my grandson loves the set. He says that they're really good.
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Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life
Spencer Johnson
G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1998
thought provoking
this is a great little book that has many applications in life
who isn't aware that change is our only constant? but this book makes you reflect on how we deal with the changes makes the difference!
i liked it so much -i ordered the kids version for my grandkids
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D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths
Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire
Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 1992
A Timeless Classic
I bought this for my godsons (5 and 7) based on my own fond memories of this work. I remembered the wonderful drawings and the vividly told stories from Greek Mythology and was happy to have passed this along to another generation. Some of the stories require a bit ...
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Rick Steves' Italy 2008 (Rick Steves)
Rick Steves
Avalon Travel Publishing, 2007
Rick Steve's Italy 2008
This book came highly recommended and is awesome. We're looking forward to our visit to Italy.
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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)
Rick Riordan
Miramax, 2006
A New Obsession for Harry Potter Fans
I'm a bit bashful to be in my twenties and so obsessed with a YA book series but this is one of those remarkable series that transcends age and can appeal to both teenagers and those much older.
Once Rowling put the pen down to finish the last chapter in the Harry ...
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The Purpose DrivenŽ Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? (Purpose DrivenŽ Life, The)
Rick Warren
Zondervan, 2007
The Purpose Drive Life by Rick Warren
Excellent book!! As a Christian I was at a time in my life where I knew I needed help and to lean on God, but I didnt know HOW to go about doing it. This book definately shed some light on my path.
This book is thought and prayer provoking. It opens up your eyes ...
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Biology
Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece
Benjamin Cummings, 2004
Great Book
This book is way more informative than my professor. Also, since introductory biology doesn't change within a couple of years, I'm really glad I saved money and purchased the seventh edition rather than the eighth.
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All over but the Shoutin'
Rick Bragg
Vintage, 1998
Destined to be a Southern classic ... !
Destined to be a Southern classic, Bragg's "All Over But the Shoutin'" rings true. It is not only a well-written, journalist's memoir, but offers readers who aren't from the South an insightful look at why Southern men often act as they do.
On the one hand the book ...
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A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers (9th Edition)
Rick Billstein, Shlomo Libeskind, ...
Addison Wesley, 2006
Great Resource for Future Teachers
This textbook is easy to read and follow. The explanations of mathematics, how to teach young children to use strategies, and examples of worksheets make this a great resource for future Elementary school teachers.
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T is for Trespass (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries)
Sue Grafton
Putnam Adult, 2007
A Very Good Mystery
This book takes place in the later part of the eighties with Kinsey Millhone. She is a woman who had a rough childhood, so she learned how to survive and to manipulate people to get what she wants and needs. Kinsey is hired by neighbor Gus to interview/investigate the ...
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The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944 (The Liberation Trilogy)
Rick Atkinson
Henry Holt and Co., 2007
Another forgotten corner of the war
This is the first book I have read by the author Rick Atkinson it will not be the last. A very compressive look at the Italian campaign of World War Two a bloody mindless war of grueling conflict; that if you are unfamiliar with the Italian campaign reads more like an ...
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Go Put Your Strengths to Work: 6 Powerful Steps to Achieve Outstanding Performance
Marcus Buckingham
Free Press, 2007
A MUST HAVE RESOURCE
Marcus Buckingham is brilliant! His research-profound! As a professional workplace trainer, I use this book and insist that my clients purchase copies for their management teams before I conduct their trainings. Yesterday's "Human Resources" is today's "Talent ...
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