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The Elephant and the Dragon: The Rise of India and China and What It Means for All of Us
Robyn Meredith
W. W. Norton, 2008
Excellent read for every American
Robyn Meredith does an excellent job of analyzing the rise of China and India as world economic powers and the effect this is having - and will continue to have - on America. She puts this rise in the historical perspective of silk and spices a few centuries ago with ...
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Water for Elephants: A Novel
Sara Gruen
Algonquin Books, 2007
One of the best books I've read
I finished this book in three days. It's really hard to put it down. I like the plot all throughout the book. The sweet romance and suspense kept me reading on and on. I was a bit disappointed with the ending.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R. Covey
Free Press, 2004
Priceless book
We had the privilege of hearing Dr. Covey in person at The University of Michigan when this book was first published. It instantly became one of the most important books we've read and used in our teaching. We give this as a graduation gift to our college students to ...
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Harmonic Wealth: The Secret of Attracting the Life You Want
James Arthur Ray
Hyperion, 2008
Harmonic Wealth:The Secret of Attracting the Life You Want
Excellent book! I'm purchasing more for family and friends. James Ray is able to get the message across in a way that will make you really want to be 'all that'!! As an author and speaker, James never disappoints.
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Horton Hatches the Egg (Classic Seuss)
Dr. Seuss
Random House Books for Young Readers, 1940
Dr. Suess rocks
& has for years. This is a good story that teaches a kid to "hang in there" when things are unpleasant. It also teaches about keeping promises, & the good things that can happen when you do.
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Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives
Laura C. Schlessinger
Harper Paperbacks, 1995
I Don't Know
I don't know. I bought the book as a gift and haven't spoken to the recipient since. Personally I loved the book myself
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The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
Dave Ramsey
Thomas Nelson, 2007
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
I have been putting off getting my finances in order simply because I was afraid it would be a huge hassle. This book not only help me accomplish my goal, but it also got me so pumped about it, I got my two grown children and their husband and girlfriend to go along ...
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Horton Hears A Who!
Dr. Seuss
Random House Books for Young Readers, 1954
A TRUE CLASSIC!
20the Century Fox has just released a big-screen version of the Dr. Seuss classic Horton Hears a Who, but did you know the story actually made its debut on the small screen nearly 40 years ago? In 1970 the story came to TV in a half-hour animated special produced by ...
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Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
Marjane Satrapi
Pantheon, 2004
Awesome Experience
Although this book is written like a comic book, don't take it lightly. The story is a deep and meaningful one. It is a pretty fast read but not as fast as you'd think...I highly recommend it!
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Eat Right 4 Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living Longer & Achieving Your ...
Peter J. D'Adamo
Putnam Adult, 1996
A REVOLUTIONARY WORK
Eat Right 4 Your Type is a revolutionary work. The author recognizes our differences in heritage and blood type and then makes appropriate diet and exercise recommendations. He explains that people with each blood type process food and fight disease and stress ...
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Oliver (I Can Read Book 1)
Syd Hoff
HarperTrophy, 2000
A treat for the adults too...
I have a 1960 edition of Oliver and love to read it with my kids. Oliver the elephant has a simple and friendly conversation with everyone he meets throughout his day. This is one polite elephant. Mr. Hoff's unique use of colors and the light-hearted story will ...
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Smells Like Dead Elephants: Dispatches from a Rotting Empire
Matt Taibbi
Grove Press, Black Cat, 2007
The doctor is in.
As a longtime fan of Hunter S. Thompson's political reporting and social commentary I was first exposed to Matt Taibbi when i learned that he had inherited the very same job that the good Dr. HST held at the Foriegn Affairs Desk at Rolling Stone magazine. Pretty bold ...
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Eat Right for Your Type Complete Blood Type Encyclopedia
Peter J. D'Adamo
Riverhead Books, 2002
Eat Right for Your Blood Type
A must read book for everyone who is serious about health - as a pharmacist for almost 30 years, I have been wondering why certain medications would work for some people and why it doesn't work for others - I found the answers, finally. It is very important for some ...
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Gentlemen of the Road: A Tale of Adventure
Michael Chabon
Del Rey, 2007
Wonderful Homage to Classic Adventure
This book should come with a big warning wrapper: "Michael Chabon's latest book is unlike his previous work, it is an homage to classic adventure writing -- your results may vary." That's because it's a book whose enjoyment depends heavily on the reader's expectations, ...
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I Love My New Toy! (Elephant and Piggie)
Hyperion, 2008
great early reader series
My son loves the whole Elephant & Piggie series. In fact, these books are what taught him to read at age 4. They are repetitive and use short, easy words. Plus, they are hilarious. My son wants to read them each night. "I Love My New Toy" was just as funny as the rest ...
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