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Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book: Her Biggest Ever Collection of All-New 30-Minute Meals Plus Kosher Meals, ...
Rachael Ray
Clarkson Potter, 2008
Excellent "Go To" book anytime!!
I checked the book out of the library and cooked several meals from it for my family . . . all seemed to be winners!! Then I had to return it to the library . . .so I asked Santa for it. Since I received it a little early, I even cooked Christmas dinner from the book ...
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The Moment It Clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world's top shooters (Voices That Matter)
Joe McNally
New Riders Press, 2008
Learning photography from a different perspective
I was very interested in purchasing this book several months ago until I read some of the reviews. People slammed the book because Joe talked about the expensive equipment he used, which was out of their price range, and he didn't provide much technical detail about ...
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Disquiet, Please!: More Humor Writing from The New Yorker
Random House, 2008
Another very nice collection of humor from "The New Yorker"
"The New Yorker" published Fierce Pajamas: An Anthology of Humor Writing from The New Yorker in 2002. This followup edition is stronger (and funnier) on more recent contributions, but the earlier contributions seem dated and less funny.
Nonetheless, there is real ...
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Dora's Storytime Collection (Dora the Explorer)
Various
Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, 2003
A great interactive book for little ones
My four-year-old daughter was a Dora fan just based on the pictures of her she had seen. She loves answering Dora's questions, and has enjoyed learning a bit of Spanish, too! I was surprised at that, since we live in Japan, and my daughter speaks English and Japanese.
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The New Captain Underpants Collection: Box Set (Books 1-5)
The Blue Sky Press, 2002
Read voraciously by the kid who won't read
My son, while an excellent reader for his age, 7, never cared much for the pastime. Captain Underpants books were devoured at a rate of two books per day. Excellent, excellent books!
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The Four Agreements Toltec Wisdom Collection: 3-Book Boxed Set
don Miguel Ruiz
Amber-Allen Publishing, 2008
Mastery of Love, The Four Agreements
Amazing! So Much Personal Power in such a small Book! Easy read and Makes you Think! I've only read the first two books so far but they showed up at a time of upheaval in my life. Who doesn't ever have That? Whether your life is in flux or no, This is a Must Read for ...
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The New Annotated Dracula
Bram Stoker
W.W. Norton & Co., 2008
A Welcome Addition to the Perfect Book
More than you ever needed to know but everything you wanted to know about the creature that shrieks in the night.
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Secret Ingredients: The New Yorker Book of Food and Drink
Random House, 2007
I Loved This Book!
As a foodie, New Yorker fan, and lover of good writing (I'm a professional journalist/writer), this turned out to be one of my favorite books of ALL TIME. This book represented so many different eras in food and culture. A masterful collection of the best food essays ...
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The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: A New Collection
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Scribner, 1995
Beautiful writing
The use of language doesn't get much better than this. Each sentence is a work of art and a pleasure to read. I smile as I read. The stories themselves are so clearly placed in a post-WWI setting that they are a glimpse into life in the 1920's - as, I believe, ...
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The Onion Presents: News Surge 2009 Daily Calendar (Complete News Archives)
Editors of the Onion
Chronicle Books, 2008
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Porn for New Moms: From the Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative
Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative
Chronicle Books, 2008
fantastic
This book is hilarious. I can't imagine any mother not appreciating the humor. I loved it!!!!!!!!!!!
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D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths
Ingri D'Aulaire
New York Review of Books, 2005
Great book for kids
I've been reading this book to my kids each night at bedtime. My 7-year old loves it. A great introduction to the Norse Myths. Well written and great illustrations as well.
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Richard Scarry's Bedtime Stories (Pictureback(R))
Richard Scarry
Random House Books for Young Readers, 1986
Richard Scarry Long time favorite in our family
Our sons loved Richard Scarry as children.
their grandmother bought books for them frequently Mr Scarry was a favorite My grandson loves him too this was a gift for caleb,my grandson He asks for this book as well as other Scarry books to be read over and over If ...
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Da Crockydile Book o' Frendsheep: A Pearls Before Swine Gift Book (Pearls Before Swine Collection)
Stephan Pastis
Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2008
Frendsheep on Zebra Drive
I really love the Croc's! They are all my neighbors rolled into one - I think even a few have followed me into work once and a while. The never give up attitude and dogged determination makes for a book that is just fun to give (which I plan on), read and laugh out ...
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2)
J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré
Scholastic Paperbacks, 2000
Excellent
"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" starts out with Harry Potter, back at the Dursleys' for summer break. The Durseleys have not changed and are still not nice to Harry. Then, a flying ford filled with Weasleys shows up and Harry is off to visit with the ...
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