books about: alexandra (historical scribbling definitive)

books about: alexandra

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You Are Your Choices: 50 Ways to Live the Good Life

11 reviews
Alexandra Stoddard

Collins, 2007

A dose of healthy inspiration!
I believe it is so beneficial to read something inspirational every day, and especially before bedtime. This is a great book for inspirational reading. Alexandra encourages you to "read these fifty essays in any order you choose-just dive in and muse." -from the book I first thought that's just what I'd do, -being one who doesn't do well with rules and the 'proper' way of doing things. I ...

The Legend of Colton H. Bryant

10 reviews
Alexandra Fuller

Penguin Press HC, The, 2008

Powerful, affecting, finest kind
I finished this in tears late last night. Deeply affecting, marvelously scribed -- a do-not-miss tome. I'm surprised there hasn't been much fuss about this one in the press since it's quite provocative, especially during this time of frenzied reconsideration of fossil fuel. Kudos to Fuller for the most powerful book I've read in ages.

Things I Want My Daughters To Know: A Small Book About the Big Issues in Life

11 reviews
Alexandra Stoddard

Collins Living, 2007

A Reasonable, Mature Voice. Great Gift Book
I picked up this book because of the title. I have daughters. There are 'things' I want them to know. Upon reading the Foreword, I grew a little nervous. The tone seemed rather patronizing, and I felt like I was about to get a lesson in what a rotten mother I am. The author writes: "No mother can have a relationship with her children without some heartaches and significant differences of opinion. ...

Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood

180 reviews
Alexandra Fuller

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2003

great book
An amazing book that brings Africa to life. It is a vivid portrait of a family and a continent in a very particular period. Deserves rereading as there is so much to it.

Embrace The Darkness (Guardians of Eternity, Book 2)

19 reviews
Alexandra Ivy

Zebra, 2007

Lots of tension and suspense, this novel is witty and fun!
Continuing from When Darkness Comes, Shay is returned to Evor, her troll `owner', once the witches are dead. It is a curse that has attached her to Evor ~ should one perish, so will the other. On the auction block, feeling degraded and used, one voice calls out a large sum, `buying' her on the spot. Viper. It has been months since they've seen each other, but Viper was never able to get Shay ...

Darkness Everlasting (Guardians of Eternity, Book 3)

14 reviews
Alexandra Ivy

Zebra, 2008

Can't ask for better!
Darcy Smith is a bartender among several other jobs. She does these just to stay afloat; having not finished high school, good jobs are hard to come by. She does what she needs to, to survive. Having been in foster care since a baby, she'd been moved less than every two years, coming to believe herself a freak. finally running away as an early teen. She isn't like normal people. When she gets ...

When Darkness Comes (Guardians of Eternity, Book 1)

35 reviews
Alexandra Ivy

Zebra, 2007

When Darkness Comes
I liked this book. I had been debated on whether or not to get it, and I'm glad I did. I'll be order the next book as well.

Scribbling the Cat: Travels with an African Soldier

30 reviews
Alexandra Fuller

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2005

Lets Not Go to the Dogs Tonight
This is one of the must amuzing and informative books I have read about Africa and being African. I started to read it one night for an hour before sleep and didn't put it down untill well after dawn. Fuller brings to life a vibrant late twentieth centure Africa. Lets Not Go to the Dogs Tonight blossoms in both style and content. It is brilliant.

Too Dangerous to Desire (Avon Historical Romance)

3 reviews
Alexandra Benedict

Avon, 2008

exhilarating character driven historical romance
In 1819 as they come home from Italy at the request of his mom, while at sea on the Hercules, pirates led by Black Hawk steal Adam Westmore's wedding present watch from his wife Teresa. Not long afterward a storm hits the ship. Adam leaves Teresa in the cabin while he investigates the damage. He is knocked overboard while the ship turns into an inferno. His beloved Teresa is dead and he ...

Nicholas and Alexandra

106 reviews
Robert K. Massie

Ballantine Books, 2000

The Tragedy of The Twentieth Century
In 2000, there was much talk about the "most important person of the 20th Century." My choice was always Gavrilo Princip, the young Bosnian assassin who killed Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, igniting World War I, which caused the Russian Revolution, Communism, and the Treaty of Versailles, which led to Naziism, World War II, atomic bombs, and the Cold War. Of course, there were other ...

Good Dog, Carl

61 reviews
Alexandra Day

Aladdin Paperbacks, 1997

We LOVE Carl!
I wasn't so sure about this book but my 4 year old ADORES it. She laughs out loud every single time we "read" it. I say "read" because there are only about 2 sentences in the whole book but we have a great time discussing all the pictures. We have the hard back board book which has held up extremely well and the pictures are very clear and beautiful. She goes to sleep with it every night and ...

Carl Goes Shopping (Carl)

18 reviews

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 1989

Who doesn't love Carl?
My baby loves to explain the pictures to me. I think this helps them to learn better/faster. Cute book!

Beyond The Secret: The Definitive Unauthorized Guide to The Secret

3 reviews
Alexandra Bruce

The Disinformation Company, 2007

You Can't Really Understand 'The Secret' Without This Book
Let's face it, "The Secret" is an interesting movie and book, but Rhonda Byrne, the director/author, is a newbie when it comes to the new thought movement. Alexandra Bruce provides the historical context for 'The Secret' and explains the philosophy of the key people whose work Rhonda used in making her film. After you read this book, watch "The Secret" again and you'll be amazed how much more ...

Carl's Sleepy Afternoon

6 reviews
Alexandra Day

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 2005

Positive view of Rotties
I have always liked the Carl books since I have owned rottweillers for the past 16 years. They are great dogs who have received a bad reputation because of irresponsible owners. This book shows the life of a loving family dog. If you ever wondered what your pet does while you are at work, this is the book to read. Another great thing about the book if that it is told in pictures. You will ...

Happiness for Two: 75 Secrets for Finding More Joy Together

3 reviews
Alexandra Stoddard

Collins Living, 2008

ALEXANDRA STODDARD'S WONDERFUL ADVICE ON HAPPINESS FOR TWO
Four and a half INTRIGUING Stars!! A very interesting, approachable self-help book with lots of solid advice! Author/lecturer/interior designer/philosopher Alexandra Stoddard's latest book, "Happiness for Two", 'ups the ante' from her last book, "You Are Your Choices" which dealt with advice on individual satisfaction in living "the good life". The book on "Happiness for Two" begins with a 3 ...

Living a Beautiful Life: 500 Ways to Add Elegance, Order, Beauty and Joy to Every Day of Your Life

21 reviews
Alexandra Stoddard

Avon Books, 1988

I think its an attitude thing
I read this book in l995 before there were so many decorating shows on TV. This worked for me so well because I came out of a home where these kinds of things were not taught. It was a primer for "gracious living". I'm not saying I learned to do everything in the book...but it set a tone, a pattern that has helped me along. Perhaps the most important thing was to help set a homey ...

Choosing Happiness: Keys to a Joyful Life

14 reviews
Alexandra Stoddard

Collins Living, 2002

just lovely
Alexandra RADIATES joy. And of course, why wouldn't she? She has everything, and she can afford to buy all those things she mentions in the book. Expensive paintings. Bedding. Furniture. Fresh flowers. But having all those things don't guarantee happiness. There are plenty of wealthy people out there who have everything, but are still miserable and always wanting more. That's why I ...

Notes from the Trail: Presidential Politics from the Inside Out

1 review
Alexandra Kerry

Modern Times, 2008

perfect timing!
What an amazing read during this current exciting and contentious election environment! While campaign narratives are nothing new, this one is truly a refreshing, unique perspective. She documents what was clearly an intensely personal time with both candor and clarity and captured the experience with an incredibly thoughtful, honest, and wise eye. The photos beautifully complement her accounts ...

Too Great a Temptation

6 reviews
Alexandra Benedict

Avon, 2006

A Genuine Page-Turner!
Great plot with 2 very interesting and endearing main characters. And, to top it all off there are plentiful sensual love scenes. This book is a vast improvement from her previous book. Hope the next one's just as great as this one.

Grace Notes

1 review
Alexandra Stoddard

Collins Living, 2007

Reaching in, Reaching out
"Grace Notes" is a wonderful, pocket-sized book that urges you to reach in to your inner-self and out to others. Each day list a thoughtful quote, two 'grace notes' and a spot for you to jot down your own ideas. I usually can't help myself and skip ahead to future days. The size is perfect and I can stash the book in my purse or briefcase so I'm never without some helpful encouragement. The ...