books about: collection

books about: collection

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Collection

John C. Kirkland

CreateSpace, 2008

Excellent; Mind striking!
Before I read this book, I always had a stereotype about men, that it is not easy for them to express their feelings. This book has reversed my impression. In fact, a man can fluently convey passion to his loved one. Each love letter in this book was like a complex of ...

My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands

Chelsea Handler

Bloomsbury USA, 2005

Laugh out loud funny!
I thought this was such a funny book. Not for the faint of heart, but if you are a Chelsea Handler fan, you'll love this book. I can hear her saying and doing some of the things she describes, well written and true to Chelsea.

The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: And Other Clinical Tales

Oliver Sacks

Touchstone, 1998

Wonderful
This is an amazing book. It completely changes a reader's perspective on the study and practice of Neurology. While not every observation may yet be backed by research, the way that Dr Sacks approaches a problem is unique and inspiring. Read it before you start your ...

PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives

Frank Warren

William Morrow, 2005

You can't resist picking this up
Finally, after having this on my wish list for forever, I finally bought it. This will be a great coffee table book. I loved the post card artwork and the layout of this book. This is more of an art book than a book meant for just revealing secrets. Don't let this ...

Consider the Lobster: And Other Essays

David Foster Wallace

Back Bay Books, 2007

Smart, eclectic, and hilariously funny.
Full disclosure: I have a major intellectual crush on David Foster Wallace. Yes, yes, I know about his weaknesses - the digressions, the rampant footnote abuse, the flaunting of his amazing erudition, the mess that is 'Infinite Jest'. I know all this, and I don't care. ...

Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and ...

Mary Pope Osborne

Random House Books for Young Readers, 2001

I love these books
I have spent many hours with Jack and Annie.These books are so interesting and my favorite one is number 14.I have almost completed the whole series.I have been reading them for 2 years.I wish I could live in the magic tree house too.I love Magic tree house.

The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide (Twilight Saga)
Stephenie Meyer

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008

Fans of the #1 New York Times bestselling Twilight Saga will treasure this definitive official guide! This must-have hardcover edition--the only official guide--is the definitive encyclopedic reference to the Twilight Saga and provides readers with everything they need to further explore the unforgettable world Stephenie Meyer created in ...

Vanity Fair: The Portraits: A Century of Iconic Images

Graydon Carter, David Friend

Abrams, 2008

Extraordinario
Uno de los mejores libros de fotografía que se hayan editado en los últimos años. Excelente selección y buena calidad de imágenes. Muy recomendable para los amantes a la los retratos, al mundo de hollywood y a las grandes celebridades del siglo XX. Felicidades a Vanity ...

Goodnight Bush: A Parody

Gan Golan, Erich Origen

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

Goodbye Bush
A friend of ours bought us this book, and what a wonderful gift it is! I have it on the coffee table - for everyone to read and ponder. For those who don't know or have forgotten Margaret Wise Brown's Goodnight Moon, I recommend keeping a copy of her book close by. ...

Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book

Ben Cohen, Jerry Greenfield, ...

Workman Publishing Company, 1987

The best home made ice cream!
I ordered this book along with my new Kitchen Aid ice cream maker. The book is delightful, written with lots of humor and interesting stories of how Ben & Jerry started their business. Oh, and the recipes are great too! Really, there are some wonderful recipes in ...

I Never Metaphor I Didn't Like: A Comprehensive Compilation of History's Greatest Analogies, Metaphors, and ...

Mardy Grothe

Collins, 2008

A Master Chef of Wordsmithery
I could peruse this latest book by Dr. Mardy for hours and never tire of it. As a writer who enjoys quotations of all sorts I have long been a big fan of Dr. Mardy Grothe's weekly column. With i never metaphor i didn't like, he has so won my heart that it is now and ...

A Lifetime of Secrets: A PostSecret Book

Frank Warren

William Morrow, 2007

Lifetime of Secrets
This book is delightful and moving. I love the artwork of the postcards and will go back again and again to just browse through them. The personal messages on each card are beautiful - some tragic and some funny but all very human. After I read this book I felt that ...

The Secret Lives of Men and Women: A PostSecret Book

Frank Warren

William Morrow, 2007

enjoyed the insight
I enjoyed the range of emotions the pages and pictures brought out. It was interesting to see so many share without worry. It makes you know you aren't alone in some of your thoughts. Very unique and artistic.

My Secret: A PostSecret Book (Postsecret)

Frank Warren

William Morrow, 2006

A voyeristic journey into others lives!
I own several of the PostSecret books, along with the "Found" books, and they are adored by everyone who comes in contact with them. They lie on my coffee table just waiting to be picked up and read. Some of the postcards are so heart-wrenching that I cried, others are ...

Old Dogs: Are the Best Dogs

Gene Weingarten

Simon & Schuster, 2008

A Heartfelt Celebration of Gray Muzzles!
I have nothing against the cuteness of puppies, but that territory has been well covered in the book world. Hence, I was thrilled to stumble upon this book, which perfectly spotlights the extraordinarily charm of old dogs. Marrying together wonderful photographs with ...