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The Strongest Tribe: War, Politics, and the Endgame in Iraq
Bing West
Random House, 2008
Outstanding and Very Timely!
"The Strongest Tribe" summarizes Bing West's observations and interviews in and about Iraq since the Iraq War began in 2003. Sources are drawn from top generals down to front-line privates, as well as civilian leaders in Iraq. My only suggestion for Bing's book is ...
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Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail
Danica McKellar
Plume, 2008
Great reference--serious home work help
I bought this book when my daughter faced some serious lags in starting the school year--3 days into a new school and 6th grade, and she was out from an appendectomy. I knew we'd have to do some serious instruction at home to keep her up to speed. Because our math text ...
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)
Jeff Kinney
Amulet Books, 2008
Mustafaa's Book Review
The book I read was called "Diary of a Wimpy kid". All in all I would agree this book was funny, suspenseful, and did I mention funny. Out of ten stars I would give this book an eleven. I think this because I couldn't take my eyes off of the pages and we all know not ...
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Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss
Danica McKellar
Hudson Street Press, 2008
Danica Rocks!
This book explains math in a way that is easy for young girls (and boys) to get a more thorough understanding of Algebra. It builds off of the fundamentals learned in her first book. My daughter loves it and I do, too! Danica, you rock!!!
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How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better
Charla Krupp
Springboard Press, 2008
Attention Women: How Not to Look Old
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Book Review: How Not to Look Old by Charla Krupp
Seen on the New York Times BestSeller List is How Not To Look Old by Charla Krupp. Ms. Krupp has done more than a hundred style segments on the Today show. She also has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, ...
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The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism
Naomi Klein
Picador, 2008
Keynes vindicated
Roll on Naomi Klein! I think she has hit the nail right on the head
When I was studying economics at Australia's Monash University between 1965 and 1969, our first three years were devoted to the study of the economics of John Maynard Keynes, a man with both heart ...
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The Pillars of the Earth
Ken Follett
NAL Trade, 2002
Enticing novel indeed
When I finally came to the conclusion that I was to read the Pillars of the Earth for my summer reading, I was rather skeptical that a near thousand page book, dealing with the construction of a cathedral could keep me inspired enough to read it. I was ineffably ...
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A Thousand Splendid Suns
Khaled Hosseini
Riverhead, 2007
One of the Few Bestsellers that Deseves the Hype
First off, I must say that this is an important book. There are some reviewers who claim that Khaled Hosseini must have written this with the western reader in mind. This may be true, but in my opinion it is a good thing. He has brought the plight of Afghanistan into ...
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney
Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2007
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinny
Yes, I know what you're thinking. A novel? In... Cartoons? Well, here's the thing. Diary of A Wimpy Kid is written as the journal of Greg Heffley. It is a real novel, with a few pictures here and there to reinforce what you have read and to add a bit of comedy to the ...
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter
Business Plus, 2000
Rich in other ways too!
When I first purchased this book, it was for the simple purpose of trying to educate myself more on the concepts of how the millionaires create their success. While I was not disappointed in any way with the context, what surprised me was that many of the fundamentals ...
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World Without End
Ken Follett
Dutton Adult, 2007
Another slam-dunk for Follett
Marvelous sequel to The Pillars of the Earth. Captivating conflicts, intriguing characters, detailed descriptions--I felt as if I were back in time, living in the 14th century. A masterful storyteller.
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The Strongest Tribe: War, Politics, and the Endgame in Iraq
Bing West
Random House, 2008
Outstanding and Very Timely!
"The Strongest Tribe" summarizes Bing West's observations and interviews in and about Iraq since the Iraq War began in 2003. Sources are drawn from top generals down to front-line privates, as well as civilian leaders in Iraq. My only suggestion for Bing's book is ...
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Staging Your Comeback: A Complete Beauty Revival for Women Over 45
Christopher Hopkins
HCI, 2008
Not just for over 40 crowd
I'm only 32, but when I saw Christopher promoting his book on TV I knew I had to have it! I know the target audience is for ages 45 and up, but I had already fallen into the same ruts described on pages 11 and 12.
Below are several reasons why this book truly ...
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Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail
Danica McKellar
Plume, 2008
Great reference--serious home work help
I bought this book when my daughter faced some serious lags in starting the school year--3 days into a new school and 6th grade, and she was out from an appendectomy. I knew we'd have to do some serious instruction at home to keep her up to speed. Because our math text ...
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The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the ...
Simon Winchester
Harper, 2008
Excellent Story
A fantastic story about a man and his passion for life and work and about a country so far ahead yet so far behind. I am no historical buff but this (audio) book made me keep wanting to get into my car so that I could hear more. The storyteller is good to listen to and ...
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