books about: almanack

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Almanack

Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T Munger

Peter D. Kaufman

Donning Company Publishers, 2005

Spectacular book. Five stars all around.
Read the other five star reviews. They say what I would say about this book. As far as general investing wisdom and philosophical guidance, for value investors, this book very well may be "the one".

Small, Misty Mountain: The Awanadjo Almanack

Rob McCall

Pushcart Press, 2006

Small, Misty Mountain
I certainly enjoyed this book. I am very familiar with the Blue Hill Area of Maine. Beside the great description of the different seasons, I was delighted by Rob McCall's religious interpretations.

Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger, Expanded Third Edition

Walsworth Publishing Company, 2008

The Greatest of All Time
First, let me admit my bias: Charlie Munger is my hero and role model (along with Mr. Buffett and Mr. Franklin -- I'll let you decide which ones!). However, he came to be my hero because of everything that is written in this book. Charlie often uses the quote "To the ...

Dead to the Core: An Almanack of the Grateful Dead

Eric Wybenga

Delta, 1997

so many roads
This book sneaks up on you. Is it definitive? No. Is it all-encompassing? No. Is it authoritative. No. It is, however, a unique love letter to a unique organization. I fell in love with this book little by little, often while having a beer or ten. A feeling ...

The Christmas Almanack

Gerard Del Re, Patricia Del Re

Random House Reference, 2004

Get ready for Christmas
The Almanack is a wonderful collection of Christmas legends, traditions, customs, etc. which, once you look through it, will be brought out every year. Nostalgic and even helpful, this little tome will give you a warm feeling and allow you to enter into the past ...

Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2008 (Wisden Cricketers' Almanack)

Macmillan UK, 2008

The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden has been published every year since 1864. Wisden 2008 , the 145th edition, contains coverage of every first-class game in every cricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs, including the 2007 World Cup. Trenchant opinion, compelling features, and comprehensive records make ...

Silent Cal's Almanack: The Homespun Wit and Wisdom of Vermont's Calvin Coolidge

David Pietrusza

CreateSpace, 2008

Our Most Underrated President
Noted historian David Pietrusza has added another gem to his impressive body of work, this time compiling and editing the words of one of his favorite subjects, the underrated Calvin Coolidge, who deftly presided over an unprecedented growth of American commerce and ...

Poor Richard's Almanack

Benjamin Franklin

Skyhorse Publishing, 2007

Sage Advice
Though Benjamin Franklin never suggests that all the words are his, his assembly of commonly used phrases and sayings provides the reader with material that will make them think. Do remember, that this doesn't read like a novel.

Poor Richard's Almanack (Almanac) 1733-1747

Benjamin Franklin, 2008

Benjamin Franklin wrote many yearly pamphlets under the pseudonym Poor Richard Saunders. It is mostly remembered for Ben's proverbs and aphorisms, some tips on saving and kindness, also some of his (sometimes cynical) insights. Included in this Kindle collection are all the pamphlets from 1733-1744.

Almanack of World Football 2009 (Almanack of World Football)
Guy Oliver

Headline Book Publishing, 2008

Now in its fourth year, this comprehensive resource provides in-depth coverage of the international matches and league and cup competitions of all 207 national soccer associations. Comprehensive coverage of international tournaments is also provided, including all major European competitions, the UEFA Champions League, the Asian Champions League, ...

Perpetual Almanack of Folklore

Charles Kightly

Thames & Hudson, 1987

Travel back in time... daily!
When my daughter was born, I went on a search for material to connect her to her herritage and the seasonal changes, I wish I would have found this book earlier. I love it! While she may never need to know the best day to take care of internal ailments, why she ...

Whitaker An Almanack for the Year of Our Lord 1888
F.S.A. Joseph Whitaker

Whitaker, London, 1888

Hardcover, 672 pages plus 176 pages of advertisements.

The Perry Bible Fellowship Almanack
Nicholas Gurewitch

Dark Horse Comics, 2009

This 272-page follow-up to the immensely popular and soon-to-be-out-of-print collection The Trial of Colonel Sweeto and Other Stories collects the entirety of Gurewitch's weekly newspaper print run. Also features bonus "lost" strips, sketches, and an interview by Wondermark's David Malki.

Nightwood ; Ladies almanack (Triangle classics)
Djuna Barnes

Quality Paperback Book Club, 2000

Two books in one by lesbian-interest author Djuna Barnes: Nightwood, first published in 1937; and Ladies Almanack, first published in 1928.

Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger

Charles T. Munger

Donning Company Publishers, 2005

Why buy the book here when you can get it for $49 from the source?
Just go to www.poorcharliesalmanack.com