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100 Flowers and How They Got Their Names
Diana Wells

Algonquin Books, 1997

Wonderful, charming book

+ Wonderful reference for flower lovers...
+ She love it.
+ Perfect gift
  
  











  



  
Pan's Labyrinth (New Line Two-Disc Platinum Series)
Ivana Baquero, Sergi López

New Line Home Video, 2007

A Hi-Def Masterpiece!

+ A movie for those who don't like fantasy movies
+ Depth
+ Del Toro's Best Film So Far!
+ Enter the Labyrinth
  
  











  



  
Pale Fire
Vladimir Nabokov

Vintage, 1989

brilliant

+ Enjoyable at Multiple Levels
+ Mind bending!
+ A strange and brilliant work
  
  











  



  
The Unquiet: A Thriller
John Connolly

Pocket Star, 2008

Slow at first, but worth it

+ Another good Charlie Parker novel
+ Great blend of mystery and the paranormal
+ Gripping, off beat thriller!
  
  











  



  
Practical Small Gardens
Peter McHoy

Ultimate Editions, 1999

Everything you need to know when planning, designing, and planting a small garden--and how to put your ideas into action.
  
  











  



  
Story of Philosophy (Touchstone Books (Paperback))
Will Durant, 1967

This book should be in every library

+ superb
+ Durant likes his women young--and his philosophers old...
+ The good, the bad, and the categorical imperative...
+ Compilation of great philosophers
  
  











  



  
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare (Modern Library Classics)
G.K. Chesterton

Modern Library, 2001

Your blue sock is behind the dryer.

+ Early terrorism thriller
+ Chesterton hits close to home with this thriller
+ The perfect spy novel
  
  











  



  
Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition
Phyllis A. Balch

Avery, 2006

Prescription for Nutritional Healing

+ Prescription for Nutritional Healing
+ Great referance book
+ Fantastic Information, Easy to Follow
+ nutritional healing
  
  











  



  
Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux, Third Edition
Therese de Lisieux

I C S Publications, 1996

Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux, Third Edition

+ A worth while read, hard to put down!
+ A devotional classic is excellent introduction to this Saint
+ The Little Flower and Her Little Way .
  
  











  



  
The Book of Lost Things: A Novel
John Connolly

Washington Square Press, 2007

Gone missing

+ enchanting tale for grown ups
+ Well worth the time.
+ So Good, My Head Fell Off!
+ "Fractured Fairytale" for grownups
  
  











  



  
The Lover
Marguerite Duras

Pantheon, 1998

wowed

+ Great movie - not for everyone.
+ Sumptuous story
+ This one's artistic.
+ Lost and lonely in colonial life
  
  











  



  
Explore San Francisco
The City of San Francisco

RedGate Films, LLC, 2006

simply stunning.

+ The perfect guide to San Francisco!

Finally, an entertaining travel guide!!! Not only did this DVD thoroughly help me plan my family reunion/trip to San Francisco, but I ended up buying another copy for my parents as a souvenir AFTER the reunion as well, so they could have a special DVD memento of the city they grew up in. And of ...
  
  











  



  
I Am America (And So Can You!)
Stephen Colbert

Grand Central Publishing, 2007

So far so good....

+ Funny book

Read the first few chapters and it is very Stephen Colbert. Whitty, funny, in depth, blunt...good book so far
  
  











  



  
The Phenomenon of Man
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Harper Perennial, 1976

Teilhard de Chardin

+ way ahead of his time
+ The Phenomenon of Man
+ Teilhard Is More Relevant Today
+ Teilhard de Chardin is a must read for those in conflict.
  
  











  



  
Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home
Ina Garten

Clarkson Potter, 2004

FRENCH QUICK & EASY-A BEAUTIFUL COOKBOOK

+ easy elegant meals
+ I love Ina!
+ great book
+ Ina's Newest Fan
  
  











  



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