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Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History
Art Spiegelman
Pantheon, 1986
An original and touching take on the Holocaust
Despite the countless books and films on the Holocaust, those of us who have thankfully never faced these horrors still struggle to understand what happened. It is easier to become numbed by it all. The brilliance of Maus is that it recasts and distills a seemingly ...
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Life on the Mississippi
Public Domain Books, 2004
Thrown together but extremely readable
To me, this book seemed like several rather disjointed chunks of writing about Twain's Mississippi experience. I don't know what happened. Maybe he compiled all his scraps of material about this period and threw them together, not bothering with transitions or filling ...
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Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food
Jeff Potter
O'Reilly Media, 2010
Gives you an entire new framework to think about cooking in
I bought this book because I was a nerd, but I'm keeping this book in my kitchen because i'm a nerd who needs to get better at cooking. I've previously been a fan of Americas Test Kitchen's similar detailed explanations - this book is similar, but with better science ...
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Skinny Italian: Eat It and Enjoy It Live La Bella Vita and Look Great, Too!
Teresa Giudice, Heather Maclean
Hyperion, 2010
Italian Food
I have to say my sister picked up a copy of this book the other day and I really enjoyed it, the recipes are great and it had a lot of insights on this Italian family which I enjoyed as I am also Italian. The recipes are yummy A++.
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Advanced Wiring (Home Repair and Improvement (Updated Series))
Time Life Medical, 1998
Advanced Wiring
I recently changed my circuit breaker from a screw in fuse to push button terminal. I also wired protected circuits in all my bathrooms. After that, I installed dimmer switches in my living room for lights and ceiling fans. What can I say, this book showed me what I ...
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Super Sad True Love Story: A Novel
Random House, 2010
Coming Soon to a City Nearby?
It's apparent from the outset of Super Sad True Love Story that the shadow of the failed Soviet Union propels the imagination of Gary Schteyngart and his fictional narrator, Lenny Abramov. Few Anglo-Americans, myself included, are as willing to connect the dots that ...
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition
American Psychological Association (APA), 2009
APA Manual
What an excellent book!!! I had issues finding it, but once I found it on Amazon, they sent it to me in record time. I knew nothing about APA (not much more now either...), but at least I have a guideline to follow. Well worth the effort to get it!
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The Prince
Public Domain Books, 2006
One of the most influential books of all time
The idea of "reviewing" this is more than a little silly -- it's arguably the most influential non-religious work of all time -- but I thought a few comments & historical notes might still be worthwhile.
"The Prince" was essentially the first work of political ...
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The Lost Dogs: Michael Vick's Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption
Jim Gorant
Gotham, 2010
An inspiring story of survival and our powerful bond with man's best friend, in the aftermath of the nation's most notorious case of animal cruelty. Animal lovers and sports fans were shocked when the story broke about NFL player Michael Vick's brutal dog fighting operation. But what became of the dozens of dogs who survived? As acclaimed ...
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Darkfever: The Fever Series
Delacorte Press, 2006
Excellent series
Found this book on a rack at the local King Kullen grocery store. Best find I ever had. Devoured the book and when I learned it was part of a series, I immediately purchased the others. Can't wait for the last book! The only drawback is that each book ends on such a ...
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Civil Procedure
Stephen C. Yeazell
Aspen Publishers, Inc., 2008
Wonderful condition
This order was timely shipped and in incredible condition. I wish ordering was always this satisfying
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Mania
Pinnacle Books, 2009
Great Read
MANIA was a great read from start to finish. A dizzying puzzle! The narrative weaves backward and forward through time (like an intricate movie) to develop Nick's state of mind. By the climax you have suspected almost everyone! The thrill is in the intricate puzzle. ...
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Atlas of Human Anatomy: with Student Consult Access (Netter Basic Science)
Frank H. Netter MD
Saunders, 2010
3rd edition still great
I'm using this 3rd edition for my medical anatomy course. So far it has all the images of the 5th or whatever's current edition. The structures in this atlas are colorful and easy to trace/pick out when I'm studying. I also find it effective to use this along side my ...
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The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel
Garth Stein
Harper Paperbacks, 2009
I loved the main character of this book!
I borrowed this book and read it quickly. It is a wonderful book, especially if you are an animal lover. I read it a couple weeks ago and I keep thinking about it. There are some sad parts (of course - it is a dog book) but they do add to the story.
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How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times
James Wesley Rawles
Plume, 2009
A must read
Ready.gov maybe fine for a day or two without power but in situations that you have an extended utility outage or heaven forbid anything worse this book gives you the basics to start planning for a natural or man made disaster. Everyone hopes that none of the scenarios ...
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Sh*t My Dad Says
HarperCollins e-books, 2010
Why Couldn't It Be Longer?
You can't help but laugh as the father spews modern day advice that hits home on so many levels. Blunt, honest, and intuitive. The stories told and lessons learned will surface some of your own childhood experiences and make you say, 'What if I would have paid more ...
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Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times, New and Expanded Edition (Free Book for a Limited Time)
Wharton School Publishing, 2008
This is one of those "difficult times" Jon Huntsman writes about
Jon Huntsman says a whole lot in 206 small pages. He reminds us that there is no victory when there is no integrity. The behavior in corporate America the past few years should make this book a mandatory read for every executive and every board member of every ...
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"They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (Second Edition)
Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein
W. W. Norton & Company, 2009
Adults returning to school
My English 101 professor had us use this book to make our papers pop! Some may say that this book is elementary, but I think that it is perfect for those that were never taught how to build an argument in an essay/research paper. I find the templates useful, and I will ...
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Hide in Plain Sight
Steeple Hill, 2009
Surprisingly great read,
I normally don't read this sort of novel! This one was a real surprise. The Christian angle was not over played. The romance was not over done! There was no blatant sex. What there was was a well written mystery with reasonable character development. It is obvious to ...
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It Takes a Genome (Free Book for a Limited Time): How a Clash Between Our Genes and Modern Life is Making Us ...
FT Press, 2008
A Genetic Look at How our Quantities of Life effect our Quality of Life.
Barack Obama introduced to the U.S. Senate "The Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2006". Greg Gibson, author of "It Takes a Genome", advises us that the title of this Act alone is indicative of how future medicine will have have to confront the dynamic nature ...
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Bright of the Sky (Book 1 of The Entire and the Rose)
Pyr, 2007
A compelling story!
I'll be honest, I only downloaded this book because it was free. I have Kindle on iPhone and wanted to try out this new medium. I am an avid reader of the sci-fi genre so I've seen Kay Kenyon's name in my local bookstores, however, I've never read any of her books.
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P.S. I Hate It Here!: Kids' Letters from Camp
Diane Falanga
Abrams Image, 2010
P.S. I hate it here
I laughed and laughed and laughed!! I bought extra copies to give to friends and neighbors who have kids that are at camp for the first time!!
Looking forward to the author's next book? Any hints of what it could be?
P.King, Chicago, IL
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The Great Typo Hunt: Two Friends Changing the World, One Correction at a Time
Jeff Deck, Benjamin D. Herson
Crown, 2010
Travel and Grammar Fun
The Great Typo Hunt is a fantastic read that honestly had me laughing out loud at times (usually on a crowded bus or train). It's a road trip story of two friends who have a crazy idea: drive around the country correcting typos. Their adventures and the typos they find ...
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