books about: first

books about: first

books:

First

Fareed Zakaria

W. W. Norton, 2008

This is a highly informative source for coming to terms with the positive changes that globalization could and is bringing.
Fareed Zakaria has really given a great deal of thought to globalization and its larger meaning, and it is obvious for almost all to see. His thoughts on how the U.S., India, China, and Russia should interact are spot on. His use of statistics is pretty much a welcomed ...

The World Is Flat 3.0: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century

Thomas L. Friedman

Picador, 2007

Your Guide to Capitalism in the 21st Century
This is a fantastic survey of modern globalization- its benefits, dangers, history, major players, affects for all the world's citizens.... mostly from an economic and social standpoint. Friedman covers the "Globalization 3.0" phenomenon, which, rooted in the Internet, ...

Loving Frank: A Novel

Nancy Horan

Ballantine Books, 2008

Loved Loving Frank
Really enjoyed reading this book;learned a lot about the personal and professional life of Frank Lloyd Wright. Would recommend this book.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)

J. K. Rowling

Arthur A. Levine Books, 2007

HPDH cd review
This item is wonderful to add to ones collection. My children enjoy listening to the Audio book as much as reading the book itself

The Heretic's Daughter: A Novel

Kathleen Kent

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

(4.5) "I am my mother's daughter too."
Kent does a brilliant job of retelling a shameful period in American history, the Salem witch trials of the 1690s. The scorching account is related by Sarah Carrier Chapman, only nine years old when her family moves in with her grandmother in Andover, Massachusetts. ...

The Secret Life of Bees

Sue Monk Kidd

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2003

The Reader On the CD Version Does a Wonderful Job!!
This is such an interesting and fascinating book to listen to. I listened with baited breath. I just might want to read the book myself as well. Lily the main character is so lovable as are all the characters that are brought vividly to life. I so enjoyed the ...

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel

David Wroblewski

Ecco, 2008

Possibly the best book I've ever read...
I recently took this book on vacation with me after hearing it was an Oprah's pick. I don't get to read a lot but when I do, I expect the book to be excellent. This one exceeded my expectations. I absolutely devoured this book in just a few days, and was begging for ...

The First Billion Is the Hardest: Reflections on a Life of Comebacks and America's Energy Future

T. Boone Pickens

Crown Business, 2008

The First Billion
The author provides some very important pearls of wisdom on the subject of making big money. First, big deals take time to reach fruition. In addition, decision makers can not get bogged down in "analysis paralysis". At some point, action is required. Leaders need to ...

SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea

John Lofty Wiseman

Collins, 2004

SAS Survival Handbook
The book is very nice with pictures inside that explain a lot of things i would like to know. Its is a great survival guide! i definitely recommend it!

The Lace Reader: A Novel

Brunonia Barry

William Morrow, 2008

Lace Reader - Quirky with Twists and Turns
I found this book to be exactly what I wanted to read. Its plot is unique and the subject of the Salem witches, lace makers, etc., set in Massachusetts was perfect from start to finish. There are many twists and turns and the reader will find it hard to put the book ...

The First Days Of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher

Harry K. Wong; Rosemary T. Wong

Harry K. Wong Publications, 2004

Great Quality
The book that I ordered came very quick, and it is in really great condition. I am really satisfied with the product that I received.

What to Expect the First Year, Second Ed

Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway, ...

Workman Publishing Company, 2003

What to expect the first year
I love this book! every month I can go to the next chapter and read about that month. It is very helpful and informative.

The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels

Michael Watkins

Harvard Business School Press, 2003

Great Primer for Taking On a Management Job
The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins is squarely aimed at the task of a manager coming in and dealing with a new team. Those first ninety days can really make or break a business relationship and it is well worth studying this information before you take on a new job. ...

The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel

Diane Setterfield

Washington Square Press, 2007

Brilliant
The moment I began to read, I felt like I'm suffering from an addiction. Addicted to the story that made me lost track of time. Time which seems to flow like fluid. As I move reluctantly towards the end of the novel, I tried to take it slow but it's just ...

The Gypsy Morph (The Genesis of Shannara, Book 3)

Terry Brooks

Del Rey, 2008

Brooks does it again
I was very pleased to finally get my hands on this book. Every year, I go through and read the entire collection, just to update myself for the next book. I love how this book finally binds what the Word and Void started to the world of Shannara. Now there is so much ...