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The Digital Photography Book
Scott Kelby
Peachpit Press, 2006
Excellent Primer
I've been casually shooting for years, but wanted to start getting serious. I got The Photography Bible, which is a good introduction to all the basics of photography, but that's about all. It doesn't really give you much practical knowledge or advice for how to get ...
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sTORI Telling
Tori Spelling
Simon Spotlight, 2008
A Wonderfully Written, Revealing Read
I loved this book. Tori Spelling is an excellent writer, and I enjoyed her stories of her life, its ups and downs, its insane moments, its perfect moments, and after reading it, I can only wish her the best (and wish I could invite her over for an iced tea!) She is ...
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The Official Guide for GMAT Review, 11th Edition
Graduate Management Admission Council, 2005
Absolutely must have this
This is some fantastic prep material. There are a few typos and there's some overlap between this book and the GMATPrep software. However, neither are showstoppers and I believe this is the only prep book with actual questions from previous tests so it doesn't get any ...
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The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4)
Rick Riordan
Hyperion, 2008
Another great book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series
This is the 4th book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Although Rick Riordan writes each book so that it can stand alone, I would recommend reading them in order starting with the Lightning Thief. Anyone who is interested in mythology would find this ...
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Watchmen
Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons
DC Comics, 1995
What Can Be Said?
What can I say that hasn't already been said about "Watchmen"? I first read this graphic novel when it first was published. I was newbie at collecting comic books and a good friend said "Hey man, you've got to check this out." And I did and was floored, never had we ...
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The Photoshop Elements 6 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter)
Scott Kelby, Matt Kloskowski
New Riders Press, 2008
Yes, get this guide!
While very comfortable with Photoshop Elements, each time you upgrade there are changes and it is hard to keep up with them all. This guide cuts right to the chase and it is very easy to follow along. It was very helpful in getting me right up to speed on PSE 6.
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The Billionaire's Vinegar: The Mystery of the World's Most Expensive Bottle of Wine
Benjamin Wallace
Crown, 2008
Wine fakes, an increasing and serious business
Fakes are common: From LVMH ladies' bags to wine. And we are just at the beginning. If Petrus is making 30,000 bottles a year there may be 300,000 on the market. I have met counterfeits twice: Some years ago Le Pin and quite recently Romanné-Conti. So stay alert And ...
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How to Rebuild Your Volkswagen air-Cooled Engine (All models, 1961 and up)
Tom Wilson
HP Trade, 1987
Excellent Book
Truly an invaluable book. I am rebuilding my 1600cc dual port engine with this, and John Muir's "How to Keep You're Volkswagen Alive". This book's numerous pictures, advice, and technical information combined with Muir's common sense and experience is a great combo!
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Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
Elizabeth Gilbert
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
Great Search for Happiness Found in Obstacles
I was surprised at the many negative reviews of this book. To me, this book was a home run and presented a glimpse into what changes us. Yes,Elizabeth Gilbert may seem narcissistic and sometimes callous, but that probably is who the author really is (or was). What is ...
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The South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight Loss and Better Health for Life
Arthur Agatston, Joseph Signorile
Rodale Books, 2008
South Beach Diet Super charged book
This is a great book, I have had more success with the south beach diet than any other, I also love the menu..This is so helpful....
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One Minute to Midnight: Kennedy, Khrushchev, and Castro on the Brink of Nuclear War
Michael Dobbs
Knopf, 2008
Defcon 1
Author Michael Dobbs admits in his riveting new book on the Cuban Missile Crisis, One Minute to Midnight, that there are certain to be further revelations about this dark period in world history when more archival documents are declassified. However, the release of ...
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The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two (Revised and Updated Edition)
William Sears, Martha Sears, ...
Little, Brown and Company, 2003
Great reference book
This is a great resource book for new parents and caregivers. It gives the basics on childcare and what to expect at different stages in your baby's life. Dr.William Sears and his wife, Marth, a nurse, have had many children themselves, 8!. A hands-on approach to ...
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Undead and Unworthy (Queen Betsy, Book 7)
MaryJanice Davidson
Berkley Hardcover, 2008
The Story Continues
Well I just finished reading Undead and Unworthy. I enjoyed the book however I got the impression that it was a novel. Meaning that as with some mainstream authors where demand for their books is high the author does not have the time to fill it out. It could have been ...
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10 More Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests (Lsat Series) (Lsat Series)
Law School Admission Council
Law School Admission Council, 2007
This is All you Need For the LSAT!
Do not waste your money reading worthless tips unless you are scoring really low. Otherwise, get this book and the others from LSAC and get to work!
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Fearless Fourteen (Stephanie Plum, No. 14)
Janet Evanovich
St. Martin's Press, 2008
Fun summer reading
Fearless Fourteen does not disappoint. We get Stephanie and some of the usual characters with the addition of several new ones. Brenda provides plenty of laughs and her "stalker" and Zook paired with Moonie, whom we've met in the past, as the security for Joe's house ...
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Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School (Book & DVD)
John Medina
Pear Press, 2008
Outstanding!!!
I loved this book. I enjoyed the logical breakdown of topics, the video reinforcement of the information and the conversational feel of the book. This book does a great job of bringing you to the edge of what we know about the brain. Read it!!!
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Nothing to Lose (Jack Reacher Novels)
Lee Child
Delacorte Press, 2008
The Best Mystery Writer Bar None!
Lee Child is the best thriller mystery writer bar none. Jack Reacher returns on his lonely journey to nowhere and takes it personally when a sheriff in a small town in Colorado runs Reacher out of town for no apparent reason.
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Audition: A Memoir
Barbara Walters
Knopf, 2008
A Good Read
Very detaied and very interesting. Also very fair in her opinions. What a facinating life. I am a slow reader and took a week to read it, but I ENJOYED EVERY WORD!!
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The World Without Us
Alan Weisman
Thomas Dunne Books, 2007
Life After People...
The World Without Us is a journey of discovery that shows us what the Earth may be like after mankind disappears, for whatever reason, and nature is allowed to take over without barriers or man made order being forced onto it each and every day. What will happen to ...
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Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations
Alex Harris, Brett Harris
Multnomah Books, 2008
Timely Advice For The Impressionable Years
The teenage years are arguably the most crucial and impressionable years of one's life. A person's future can often be decided by decisions made during this period. Many come undone while others go on to greatness. Teenagers need advice and guidance to set themselves ...
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How to Use the Amazon Kindle for Email & Over 100 Pages of Other Cool Tips (The Complete User's Guide to the ...
Harvard Perspectives Press (kindleusers.blogspot.com), 2007
Windwalker sells me on Kindle
My Kindle was a gift and I was skeptical. Then I read Stephen Windwalker's User's Guide and he converted me into a Kindle enthusiast. He gives well-written, lucid and simple instructions on the varied functionalities of this amazing product. I have downloaded a ...
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The Essential Laws of Fearless Living: Find the Power to Never Feel Powerless Again
Guy Finley
Red Wheel/Weiser, 2008
Find out for yourself
One of the things I like most about this author is that he insists that I don't take his word for anything. Instead, he challenges the reader to find out for himself, for his own sake, if what the author says is true. If so, then this book is chock full of the best ...
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Tribute
Nora Roberts
Putnam Adult, 2008
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is a long way from Hollywood. And that’s exactly how Cilla McGowan wants it. Cilla, a former child star who has found more satisfying work as a restorer of old houses, has come to her grandmother’s farmhouse, tools at her side, to rescue it from ruin. Sadly, no one was able to save her grandmother, the legendary Janet ...
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You Can Heal Your Life (Gift Edition)
Louise Hay
Hay House, 1999
This Book Is Changing My Life!
I am so thankful that I came across this book! Little miracles are beginning to happen in my life and I'm so very grateful! I left my job in January and have been home ever since. I have gone on interviews here and there and nothing. Around the middle of June my Aunt ...
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The Host: A Novel
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
Exceeds Expectations
When I first picked up The Host, I had mixed emotions about it. I've been a Stephenie Meyer fan since Twilight first came out, and was ecstatic that she came out with a new book. But I also knew this wasn't anything like the Twilight series, and knew I shouldn't ...
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The Downhill Lie: A Hacker's Return to a Ruinous Sport
Carl Hiaasen
Knopf, 2008
Most Enjoyable Book
I enjoyed reading this book more than I have enjoyed any book in the past several years.
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1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die
Patricia Schultz
Workman Publishing Company, 2007
1000 places to see before you die
My husband and I are planning a trip through the southwest this summer and found this to be very helpful in planning our trip. Also, learned of a few places we did not know about, that are close to home. Anyone who likes to travel should buy this book.
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