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The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America

William J. Bennett, John Cribb

Thomas Nelson, 2008

The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America
Everyone in the US should be required to read this book as we have put our history on the "back burner". As a school counselor, I know that our teachers and children are pressured by federal laws to pass/excell in the areas of reading, math, and science. Therefore, ...

You: On A Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management

Mehmet C. Oz, Michael F. Roizen

Free Press, 2006

A fun and extremely informative book
This fun and extremely informative book is an owner's manual for the human waist, that flabby bit that, for most of us, arrives everywhere first, making a big impression. The two medical researchers who wrote this book give you an in-depth look at you, food and weight. ...

Eat This Not That! for Kids!: Be the Leanest, Fittest Family on the Block!

David Zinczenko, Matt Goulding

Rodale Books, 2008

Must-Have Book for Healthy Eaters!!
This is a great book and a must have if you want to know the truth about what you are feeding your kids! We can't always provide our kids with the finest foods, especially when traveling or in other people homes, so this book provides valuable information to help you ...

Anathem

Neal Stephenson

William Morrow, 2008

Well worth the effort!
I'll start by saying the first chapter almost defeated me. Do not try to start reading if your brain is feeling fried. Rest first. Otherwise you'll put it away and miss out on a massive treat. The book kicks off in a world similar but different, far in the ...

The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most ...

Karen Page, Andrew Dornenburg

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

THE FLAVOR BIBLE - THE BIBLE OF ALL KITCHENS!
GET THIS BOOK! I LOVE THIS BOOK! This is the best book I have seen yet! As a personal chef wanna-be, a food network junkie and a lover of food, this will help me to make food taste GREAT! I never know what goes with what and this helps! This goes by alphabetical order ...

The Secret

Rhonda Byrne

Atria Books/Beyond Words, 2006

The Secret
My outlook on life is changing for the better because of this book. After a series of upsetting life issues that have caused me to withdraw from life in general, this book has shown me other ways to think and I am noticing that I am now happy again. I am expecting ...

StrengthsFinder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup's Now, Discover Your Strengths

Tom Rath

Gallup Press, 2007

Strengths Finder 2.0
My husband and son work for the same company and had done the earlier version through work. I thought it would be good to evaluate my strengths. I liked the on-line assessment which comes with this book. Drawback is that everyone using the book must by their own copy ...

Talent Is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else

Geoff Colvin

Portfolio Hardcover, 2008

Recommendation from Amazon
Excellent book!!! It was a recommendation of your site while i was buying another one on the same subject, but from a different author!!! Your advise was very well done!!!

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Vintage)

Barack Obama

Vintage, 2008

Makes me proud to call him my president!
This is a thoughtful and inspiring book which is written well without being stuffy, written simply without being dumbed down and even at times achieves eloquence, without being preachy. The chapters on "the Constitution", "Faith" and "the World Beyond Our Borders" ...

How to Win Friends & Influence People

Dale Carnegie

Pocket, 1998

One of the best books ever written.
How to Win Friends and Influence People is an American classic that is still as relevant today as when first published decades ago. Dale Carnegie presents a basic approach to dealing with people that really works. Practical advice for achieving practical results. ...

SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea

John Lofty Wiseman

Collins, 2004

When the Zombies attack, who you gonna call?
If you have his number, you'll call this author, John "Lofty" Wiseman. If you don't, you better have this book. While this book won't help with actually disposing of the zombies, it will assist tremendously in surviving in the desert/jungle/arctic wilderness ...

Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days

Dr. Kevin, Leman

Revell, 2008

Leman knows his stuff!
The advice he gives in this is so simple and practical...I can't believe the difference I've seen in my kids. It only took me two days to read the book and the kids turned around in just a couple days. THANK YOU Dr. Leman!!! I love his humor and his common sense ...

The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How The War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals

Jane Mayer

Doubleday, 2008

The Dark Side of "Shock and Awe"
It must be said that, the U.S. for all its many faults, generally throughout its history has had a sixth sense for knowing when it is approaching the "moral brink." And in all but a few instances in its history, has found ways to "pull back" before it plunged over the ...

The Purpose Driven® Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? (Purpose Driven® Life, The)

Rick Warren

Zondervan, 2007

The Purpose Driven
This book should be read as a daily study guide. Great information and very encouraging to help someone find their purpose in life.

The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer

Harvey Karp

Bantam, 2003

GREAT READ FOR MOMS!!
Every mother should own this book! I give it as a gift at every baby shower I attend!! The concepts in the book are right on and gives great advice on how to calm a colicky baby. I used to read this book in the passenger seat while my husband would drive around town ...