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Musashi 121 reviews
Eiji Yoskikawa
Kodansha America, 1990
A wondrous and highly satisfying novel
I read Musashi 15 years ago, and I remember it vividly. It's such a sweeping, wondrous novel, I'm surprised it's not more famous than it is. I became a bit of a Yoshikawa fan from this, and visited his home, preserved as a museum, outside Tokyo. A beautiful serene place. Musashi, in retrospect, was highly inspirational to me as a writer, in terms of pacing, character development, and raw ...
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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations One School at a Time1525 reviews
Tantor Media, 2006
Inspiring!
A pleasure to read, difficult to put down, inspired to donate in support of work supporting the education of young girls.
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Outliers: The Story of Success 192 reviews
Malcolm Gladwell
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
Enlarging Your Frame of Reference
If you like to read to broaden your horizons, to challenge your way of thinking, to stimulate new ideas, and if you do not like overly pretentious, academic books that are bogged down in techno-speak and footnotes, then you will love this book. No, the writer is not presenting original research but Malcolm Gladwell is a genious at taking the research of others and putting it together in new ways ...
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The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers
Fans of the #1 New York Times bestselling Twilight Saga will treasure this definitive official guide! This must-have hardcover edition--the only official guide--is the definitive encyclopedic reference to the Twilight Saga and provides readers with everything they need to further explore the unforgettable world Stephenie Meyer created in Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn . With exclusive new material, character profiles, ...
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns 339 reviews
Frank Miller
DC Comics, 1997
One of the best Batman stories
Well, the title sums up my opinion on The Dark Knight Returns, though it certainly isn't the best-rounded Batman story of all time, it still leaves a significant impact on readers. The story peaks at many points, and makes large dips at others, but the ending makes up for all its minor flaws.
"One of the best Batman stories", let me explain what exactly I mean by this: This is one of the ...
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The Kindle Cookbook: How To Do Everything the Manual Doesn't Tell You34 reviews
Rohala Limited, LLC, 2008
A Best Seller, kindle "how to" Version 3 (for free, if you already own prior version)!!
David Emberson
Thank you for taking the time to publish the 3rd edition of your kindle cookbook AND doing it so that folks that have already paid for your previous cookbook can get the latest version for FREE!
You are making it easy for kindle owners (both new and old) to make the most of their kindles...
Keep up the good work.
Capt.D
p.s. I trust you are monitoring the discussion, ...
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Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book: Her Biggest Ever Collection of All-New 30-Minute Meals Plus Kosher Meals, ...20 reviews
Rachael Ray
Clarkson Potter, 2008
Excellent "Go To" book anytime!!
I checked the book out of the library and cooked several meals from it for my family . . . all seemed to be winners!! Then I had to return it to the library . . .so I asked Santa for it. Since I received it a little early, I even cooked Christmas dinner from the book . . . .look towards the back - another winner!! Now I can continue my dinner winning streak and keep trying the great ideas!! ...
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The Art of Electronics127 reviews
Paul Horowitz, Winfield Hill
Cambridge University Press, 1989
Fabulous
Encyclopedic coverage, clear explanations. Especially good for analog electronics. Among beginners, all but the brightest will be overwhelmed and perplexed. This is the book you need to help you advance from "good" to "top notch".
My experience is that of a theoretical physicist who likes to tinker. I have the first edition, purchased about 1980, after I had already designed my own low ...
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The Bro Code21 reviews
Barney Stinson
Fireside, 2008
laugh out loud funny!
If you are a fan of the show How I met Your Mother, then you are a fan of Barney. And if your a fan of barney then you will love this book! It is a quick read and laugh out loud funny! I am constantly reopening it to figure out what bro code was just broken!
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Brown bear, Brown bear, what do you see?320 reviews
Bill Martin
Seedlings, 1987
Good classic
This is a classic book that teaches children to repeat and learn some of their colors. When the book is published properly, the colors match the words. Sometimes I have seen this book printed a bit off and purple looks like blue - confusing to kids still learning colors. Plus, not all animals in real life are the colors they are in the book.
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The New York Times: The Complete Front Pages: 1851-2008 18 reviews
CC The New York Times
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2008
Good, but a glaring omission...
I am pleased with the book and would like for those of you with good eyesight to know that you will not have trouble reading the print. It is small but not too small.
The one omission from the book (not the disc) that I think is worthy of noting is the Virginia Tech Shooting. I felt like this was a bigger story in 2007 than Bhutto's assasination and the fact that Global Warming is ...
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Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share (Martha Stewart Living Magazine)88 reviews
Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Clarkson Potter, 2008
Amazing
I can only say that, AMAZING. I've tried about 30 recipes and they all got really good and very easy to prepare. I love my cookie bible. Martha Stewart has very good and interesting ideas as always.
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Duma Key: A Novel455 reviews
Stephen King
Pocket, 2008
ALWAYS WILL BE THE KING
DUMA KEY
I just put down DUMA KEY for the last time and am sorry I am done reading it. King has once again proven what a great author he is; how he can take any subject, any idea and turn that into a book that you just don't want to end.
What a joy when I received this book and saw how huge it was! Just a great big old scary book to devour. It certainly didn't disappoint.
Edgar ...
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Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy7 reviews
Lawrence Lessig
Penguin Press HC, The, 2008
Think of the children
The core of this book is a question about what kind of world we want to create for future generations. Lessig presents an argument that the natural way humans interact with content is to remix it, as we are used to doing with text. Just as we take no offense when somebody quotes our text in their own communication, we should resist the urge to control "quoting" of our digital content.
This is ...
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Waiting in Vain447 reviews
Colin Channer
One World/Ballantine, 1999
An Amazing Literary Journey That Took My Breath Away
Colin Channer to me is like a modern day Picasso with a pen. His dialogue is compelling, soul-stirring and purposeful and his characters are engaging. You can almost close your eyes and imagine yourself seeing the story unfold as if you were a fly on the wall at a gallery in New York, a beach house in Jamaica, or the Streets of London. This is the mark of a truly great storyteller.
Our main ...
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Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain, Revised and Expanded Edition92 reviews
Oliver Sacks
Vintage, 2008
Man, the musical animal
Sacks does it again, merging clinical precision with insight and real affection for his patients. This time, he explores the biological foundations of music as a human experience. It turns out that music runs deep in the human brain and mind, as it does in possibly no other species. In his medical practice, Sacks has seen how music can heal, as in some Parkison's and psychiatric patients, or even ...
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Outliers: The Story of Success184 reviews
Malcolm Gladwell
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
Couldn't put this book down.
This book is excellent. Entertaining and insightful. I couldn't put it down and finished it in two days.
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Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl80 reviews
Stacey O'Brien
Free Press, 2008
The Way of The Owl & The Harmonizing of Opposites...
With nearly eighty reviews at the time I write this, there probably isn't much more stellar insight that I can give, which hasn't already been given so much more eloquently. However, I will add my voice to the growing collection in appreciation for the amazing story and for the brave author. This book, for me, was one of my "on a whim" buys. I was poking around for information about owls one ...
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One Child171 reviews
Torey L. Hayden
Avon Books, 1995
Fascinating Narrative
This amazing true story is about a violent 6-year old. You will be amazed by the details of how her teacher--Torey Hayden--reaches out to this child with special needs. This book is a must for teachers and parents.
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The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference955 reviews
Malcolm Gladwell
Back Bay Books, 2002
fantastic read
What an interesting read! I really like it when I come across a book that I can't put down. This is one of those really interesting factual reads that gives societal feedback and maybe something that in turn could help the reader. Highly recommendable!
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Ansel Adams 2009 Wall Calendar12 reviews
Ansel Adams, 2008
Beautiful images every year
I have purchased this calendar for years, and always find it to be of the highest quality. The images are well chosen and appropriate for each month.
Photo quality is excellent - I have framed selected images in the past after using the calendar.
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment988 reviews
Eckhart Tolle
New World Library, 2004
First-rate Book
Maybe we all should live in the present moment as Eckheart Tolle suggests. Its true are problems are not really affecting us right now in the "present' so why dwell on them constantly. It's hard to let go of all that brain activity and just live in the `now'. As you read the book you learn how to make those changes for a more peaceful life.
I see from reading the reviews on this site some people ...
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Living Dead in Dallas (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 2)168 reviews
Charlaine Harris
Ace Books, 2002
~*Living Dead In Dallas*~
I loved this book! It was just as awesome as the first one. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. Sookie is constantly finding herself in trouble ever since she fell in love with Bill. Their adventures have kept me up at night so I can find out what happens next.
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Magnificent Mind at Any Age: Natural Ways to Unleash Your Brain's Maximum Potential5 reviews
Daniel G. Md Amen
Harmony, 2008
This book is a gem!
This book is a jewel because of its beauty, which is rare and powerful. For this, I have to write that reading this book gave me a beautiful shock. Let me explain my reaction in two thoughts:
The first is suggested in the title of Chapter 5: IF YOU WERE MY FAMILY, HOW WOULD I TREAT YOU? Few medical doctors share, with modesty, their personal experiences and the tools they use to make their ...
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Mossflower299 reviews
Brian Jacques
Red Fox, 1994
GREAT FOR ALL AGES!!!!!
It is all you want in a good book.It has just the right amount of action,
peril,valor,and humor. If you want a book that is good for everyone, you just found one!
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Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog199 reviews
Ted Kerasote
Harvest Books, 2008
A Lucky Dog and an Even Luckier Man to Have Known Him.
In this true, honest, and touching novel, Ted Kerasote tells the story of Merle, an intriguing stray dog that chooses Ted as a lifetime companion. The two of them live a wild and adventurous life in the mountains of Wyoming, which Kerasote recounts with vivid details.
Kerasote makes scientific detours during the telling of his story to explain how dogs evolved and why they have certain ...
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Don't Go There!: The Travel Detective's Essential Guide to the Must-Miss Places of the World17 reviews
Peter Greenberg
Rodale Books, 2008
If you have ever traveled and left disappointed...
I initially bought this book for my brother, a huge Anthony Bordain fan and globe trotter...but after hearing Peter G. on the radio, couldn't resist cracking it open for myself--and thus having to order another copy for my brother.
We have all meticulously planned a vacation and each stop along the way-- only to find that after leaving many of these popular tourist traps with a feeling of,"Why ...
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