books about: comebacks     books:       Conservative Comebacks to Liberal Lies: Issue by Issue Responses to the Most Common Claims of the Left from A ...78 reviews Gregg Jackson JAJ Publishing, 2006 Eye-opening I am a Republican, but I never realized ALL that the democrats have done to the individual and our country. This book was spellbinding. I was up almost all night reading it. And I will still go back to it to read again and again.             Hot Hand: Mike Lupica's Comeback Kids4 reviews Mike Lupica Philomel, 2007 Hoop-hoop-hoop! As a Language Arts teacher, I am always searching for books that will get my young male charges into reading, especially those kids who think that athletes don't need to be able to read to succeed. Telling them this just doesn't work, but getting them to read things they can relate to does! Hot Hand is one of those books. Billy Raynor is a ten year old basketball player. He's good, really ...             Viva la Repartee: Clever Comebacks and Witty Retorts from History's Great Wits and Wordsmiths17 reviews Mardy Grothe Collins, 2005 Great book As one reviewer of this book wrote:"This book isn't guaranteed to make you more clever, but it certainly can't hurt." This book is ingeniously written. Don't be alarmed if you find yourself laughing aloud. This book will keep you engaged from beginning to end. I have recommended it to several friends already.             Comeback Churches: How 300 Churches Turned Around and Yours Can, Too14 reviews Ed Stetzer, Mike Dodson B&H Books, 2007 Very Good I've read many books on church growth/church health, and this one is near the top of my list. Although there are many commendable points made, my favorite is the authors' "Missional Matrix." In it they assert there must be a biblical grounding in Christology, Ecclesiology and Missiology. When these three truths are in balance and empowered by the Holy Spirit, a stagnant or declining ...             Two-Minute Drill: Mike Lupica's Comeback Kids4 reviews Mike Lupica Philomel, 2007 The Greastest Game Ever Played Middle School Style And... it's good! I think it was brilliant for Mike Lupica to name his book the Two-Minute Drill. A reason I enjoyed reading this book was that it shows how one friend can make all the difference. Also, the way the main charters, Scott and Chris worked together to solve their challenges is something I liked. Chris encourages Scott to join the football team. My favorite charter is Chris because he ...             The First Billion Is the Hardest: Reflections on a Life of Comebacks and America's Energy Future11 reviews T. Boone Pickens Crown Business, 2008 Don't Bet Against T. Boone Pickens Even if one thinks T. Boone Pickens is an egocentric, out-spoken, pompous Billionaire, who thinks that he is the only one with a Plan (and by the way, he would probably agree with your critical thought), it is hard to argue with his message - an Energy Plan for America is critical and needed now. Pickens, who is more competitive than Lombardi, not only hates to lose, but refuses to lose. ...             The Comeback: Seven Stories of Women Who Went from Career to Family and Back Again Emma Gilbey Keller Bloomsbury USA, 2008 A must-read for all women juggling career and family: an inspiring book that argues that women can have it all?just not all at once. We?ve all heard the chatter in magazines and on television about off-ramps and on-ramps, decreased earning power, increased competition, too much readjustment, too little flexibility, no jobs, no hope?nothing to look forward to. Women are used to being told that once we get off the career track, we can't get ...             Safe at Home: A Comeback Kids Novel (Comeback Kids) Mike Lupica Philomel, 2008 Nick Crandall feels like he doesn?t belong anywhere. He never has felt like he belongs, really. He doesn?t fit in this new family with his new foster parents, both of whom are professors. They don?t know the first thing about sports?and he?s not exactly a model student. It?s only a matter of time until they realize he?s not the right kid for them. And Nick certainly doesn?t belong playing varsity baseball. He?s only twelve years old! His ...             How to Win a Fight with a Liberal11 reviews Daniel Kurtzman Hysteria Publications, 2007 This book is dead-on, smart and hilariously funny! If I'd have known sooner that this book was so good, I'd have purchased it sooner! It doesn't matter if you read it start to finish or jump around, it just isn't possible to read more than a page without laughing. And in a world that awards Nobel Prizes to people without any comprehension of weather patterns, it's great to be reminded that there is indeed a lot to laugh at when the topic is ...             Staging Your Comeback: A Complete Beauty Revival for Women Over 4544 reviews Christopher Hopkins HCI, 2008 Staging Your COMEBACK I am 63 and was so thankful to read a book that would motivate me to be the best I can be be at my age. How to apply makeup correctly, have my hair colored and cut to create a more youthful look, up date my clothing to fit my personality and to continue this on a daily bases and not just on special occasions has pleased my husband and everyone I come in contact with. Thank you Christopher ...             Back on the Career Track: A Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms Who Want to Return to Work16 reviews Carol Fishman Cohen, Vivian Steir Rabin Business Plus, 2008 Back on the Career Track I can't believe reviewer Martin Nemzo read the same book I did. As reviewer Rachel Towle mentioned, I do not have an advanced degree, yet I found Back on the Career Track to be a realistic, refreshing guide to career reentry. Women who had "relaunched" careers in all sorts of fields and work configurations are profiled and the advice and strategy is accessible and I think equally effective for ...             Comeback Cities: A Blueprint for Urban Neighborhood Revival3 reviews Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio Basic Books, 2001 Comeback Cities Community development practitioners, grass roots activists, and others who have long worked to revitalize America's inner city neighborhoods know that change is afoot. The transformation is subtle and still uneven but palpable nevertheless. In recent years there have been positive improvements in the day to day lives of inner city residents across America. Here is a book thta tells us why it ...             The Great Comeback: How Abraham Lincoln Beat the Odds to Win the 1860 Republican Nomination1 review Gary Ecelbarger Thomas Dunne Books, 2008 a new look at lincoln This is a unique look at Lincoln, one that shows us how he took his first steps to becoming president, how he turned his career around, how he rose from dark horse candidate to the presidential nominations. It also provides a great look at "back room" politics of the time. A new and often overlooked chapter in the history of this legendary president!             Long Shot: A Comeback Kids Novel (Comeback Kids) Mike Lupica Philomel, 2008 Pedro Morales has always been content helping others look great. The epitome of a point guard, he plays the game to set up his teammates?Ned, in particular, the star forward on the receiving end of Pedro?s pinpoint passes. Pedro wants to make his father proud, and so he runs for class president. Yet doing so means going one-on-one against Ned, easily the most popular boy in school. And Pedro learns the hard way that being a good teammate doesn?t ...             From Worst to First: Behind the Scenes of Continental's Remarkable Comeback52 reviews Gordon Bethune Wiley, 1999 Remarkable Turnaround This is an enlightening book on how CEO Gordon Bethune, together with his team, engineered a remarkable turnaround of Continental Airlines in the mid-1990s and then steered Continental to be a very successful airline. With literary assistance from journalist Scott Huler, Continental Airlines Bethune describes how he transformed the near-bankrupt airline into one of the best companies in the ...             A Setback Is a Setup for a Comeback11 reviews Willie Jolley St. Martin's Griffin, 2000 BUY THIS BOOK TODAY! KEEP IT FOREVER! The 170,000 members of Toastmasters International recently named Willie Jolley the top motivational/inspirational speaker for 1999 and one of the top 5 top speakers in the world! Now, without a doubt, I know WHY. This book is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. Anyone who has ever faced disappointments or been discouraged by setbacks will be inspired to "keep on keeping on," ...             Trump: The Art of the Comeback27 reviews Donald J. Trump Crown Business, 1997 ROFL, Ok What A Joke All you haters out ther hating DOnald trump because he is succesful and that is fine and dandy, calling him an "overgrown boy" when you can't even talk or type properly. I am getting sick and tired of all these small time smack talkers criticizing Donald Trump for being succesful, while having pride, and living the American Dream being that his grandfather was a German immigrant and has built an ...             Comeback: Conservatism That Can Win Again13 reviews David Frum Doubleday, 2007 Conservatism needs new thinking Unlike one reviewer whose opinion is posted here, I have read the book. It is a very interesting critique of the recent drift in conservative thought. As Frum points out, most of the battles from the 1970s have been won. Crime, out of control in 1974 when the movie "Death Wish" got standing ovations in movie theaters, has dropped steadily. Los Angeles has fewer murders than any time since the ...             The Comeback Season5 reviews Jennifer E. Smith Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2008 Outstanding new YA novel I loooooved this book. A lot happens, and I don't want to spoil the plot, but the basic story is about a fifteen-year-old girl and what happens during a year of her life (backstory: her father died when she was ten). The author perfectly captures what it's like to be that age -- the changing friendships, the school dance, dealing with your parents in a new way, coming to grips with bigger issues. ...             1001 Insults, Put-Downs, and Comebacks (1001)4 reviews The Lyons Press, 2005 Another great 1001 series book by Steve Price I have all three 1001 series books and this one like the others is brilliant. 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