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Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World
Tracy Kidder
Random House Trade Paperbacks
, 2004
Very Inspiring!
I found this story very inspiring. Few can do as Dr. Farmer has done--he is amazing. This should be required reading for every high school student, in fact, for everyone!
My Sister's Keeper: A Novel
Jodi Picoult
Washington Square Press
, 2005
I would do it for my sister!
I really enjoyed this book very much. I thought it was really amazing. I was angry with the mother (Sara) at one point because she just didn't get it. The fight between life and death was really eye opening and the ending just really threw my off. I loved it and would ...
The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be, Second Edition
Armin A. Brott
Abbeville Press
, 2001
FIrst time dads
This book is specifically designed for the first time father's without a clue. It discusses everything from the basics of morning sickness to really acknowledging the needs and support a woman requires during pregnancy. It also assist with opening discussions for ...
What to Expect the First Year, Second Ed
Heidi Murkoff
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Sandee Hathaway
, ...
Workman Publishing Company
, 2003
10 star must have
The what to expect series is a must have for ANY mother, not just a first timer.
The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief, Second Edition
Clair Davies
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Amber Davies
New Harbinger Publications
, 2004
Lifesaver
I had severe pain in my neck and shoulder blade for eight miserable months. I had been through two unsuccessful rounds of physical therapy, had been prescribed every painkiller under the sun, and had even had steriod injections. Doctors, specialists, and physical ...
Retribution: The Battle for Japan, 1944-45
Max Hastings
Knopf
, 2008
A Brilliant Account of the Final Year of the Pacific War
For those of us who fought in the Pacific during World War II, one wonders what more can be said that has not been previously written about by dozens of authors, from grand overall strategic reviews to those of individuals. The British journalist-historian Max ...
Churchill, Hitler, and "The Unnecessary War": How Britain Lost Its Empire and the West Lost the World
Patrick J. Buchanan
Crown
, 2008
Even with faults, it's fantastic
This book is well researched and will expand your understanding of WWII considerably. Buchanan punctures the Churchill myths respectfully, but conclusively. The book's only fault is that it becomes repetitive as it goes along, as if the author expected readers to ...
Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Second
Bryan Peterson
Amphoto Books
, 2008
Leaving the intellectual muddle out of it, this is a book you'll want to own as a glorious idea generator
When I first looked at "Understanding Shutter Speed" by Bryan Peterson on Amazon I wondered how shutter speed, only one of the components of an exposure, made up a book. In fact, there are some organizational problems that are caused by choosing this particular slice ...
A Few Seconds of Panic: A 5-Foot-8, 170-Pound, 43-Year-Old Sportswriter Plays in the NFL
Stefan Fatsis
Penguin Press HC, The
, 2008
Drawing on rare access to an NFL team’s players, coaches and facilities, the author of The New York Times bestseller Word Freak trains to become a professional-caliber placekicker. As he sharpens his skills, he gains surprising insight into the daunting challenges—physical, psychological, and intellectual—that pro athletes must master In ...
The Millionaire Next Door
Thomas J. Stanley
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William D. Danko
Pocket
, 1998
Great book
I am a financial advisor and I frequently loan this book to clients and they usually love it. Its also a great book to give to young people. It really gets across the message that you don't have to make a lot of money to be wealthy, you just have to live below your ...
Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Spanish Grammar
Gilda Nissenberg
McGraw-Hill
, 2004
Great book for an Intermediate who needs to review grammar
This book is great, however it is not for an absolute beginner. One needs to have some vacabulary and some knowledge of grammar. It's great for grammar review and for someone who already speaks spanish but needs to brush up on skills. Also the book contains plenty of ...
Snow Crash (Bantam Spectra Book)
Neal Stephenson
Spectra
, 2000
An amazing, multi-faceted read
What an excellent book! I read this several years ago when I was still a high school student; I've read it at least four times since then. Every time I read it, I discover something new. There are a lot of issues approached in this book. It really is a gift that keeps ...
Spanish for Dummies
Susana Wald
For Dummies
, 1999
Spanish for Dummies
I purchased this book because my four year old grandson is taking Spanish in his pre-nursery school class and while I had basic Spanish in high school (many many years ago) and can say a "few things to get by" I wanted reference material I could refer to in order to ...
Small Changes, Big Results: A 12-Week Action Plan to a Better Life
Ellie Krieger
,
Kelly James-Enger
Three Rivers Press
, 2005
Great Value
This was a great buy! The book is laid out in a very easy way to follow. Nothing seemed impossible - very doable suggestions in small "doses". If you're wanting to find a place to start your healthy journey - this is the book for you!
No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Simon & Schuster
, 1995
Wonderful piece of living history
Rarely does an excellent writer appear in the biography universe. Goodwin uses her amazing skills to weave the story of two remarkable and very human people into and through a momentous time in the world's history. While she sometimes gets slowed down by statistics of ...
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