books about: critical     books:       Arabian Nights (Norton Critical Editions)30 reviews W. W. Norton, 2007 Handcrafted Quality They don't make books like they used to - or, so i thought, until i bought this elegant edition of The Arabian nights. Beautifully bound, printed on high-quality paper, with an erudite introduction, and clear, but stylish font, I thought how appropriate for the publisher to release a classic such as The Arabian nights in such a 'classic' style, hearkening back to a time when great care was put ...             When Antibiotics Fail: Lyme Disease and Rife Machines, with Critical Evaluation of Leading Alternative ...27 reviews Bryan Rosner BioMed Publishing Group, 2005 Amazing, essential information! This is the book that first opened my eyes to both fully understanding the disease and HOPE about what steps can be done to regain wellness. ALL BRIAN'S BOOKS & HIS ANNUAL REPORTS ARE A MUST for both patients and doctors!             Freight train59 reviews Donald Crews Frank Schaffer Publications, 1994 Wonderful early childhood book. Freight Train/Tren de cargaSimple words with simple images. You can hear the "click clack" of the train coming down the track, the chugging sound of the steam engine, and the sound of the horn as it approaches and then moves away. My daughter loved this book before she could even say the words.             Parenting Beyond Belief: On Raising Ethical, Caring Kids Without Religion40 reviews AMACOM, 2007 Encouragement and resource referral guide for freethinking parents I found this collection of short chapters by various humanist writers on how to instill morality and ethics in children without religion to be a real joy. The authors (including the editor) are clever, humorous, and kind-hearted. Despite their obvious intelligence, they do not talk down to the reader, and many chapters could be understood even by pre-adolescents. I am a ex-Christian who now ...             Owl moon (Science series)53 reviews Jane Yolen Frank Schaffer Publications, 1994 Worthy of an Award - a review of "Owl Moon" I like Jane Yolen's work - the children do too (lol). But Owl Moon is probably the most poetic of her works that we have read. The word choice and imagery is wonderful; soft and soothing. You can hear the crunch of snow, and feel the biting cold. Like the others I give it 5 stars, and would add that it makes for a good bed-time book. Five Stars. Top notch Read-aloud. Artwork is nice, ...             Sold55 reviews Patricia Mccormick Hyperion Book CH, 2006 The Power in Believing Truthfully, I started this story and stopped. Started and stopped. I kept having nightmares in my sleep of Lakshmi. These dreams were so harrowing that I would have to step away and pick up another book with new words to scrub out the ones from Sold that conjured the images in my mind. (I know this may sound weird to some people but I'm aware that I operate like a sponge at times, making it very ...             Theodore Dreiser's an American Tragedy (Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations)79 reviews Chelsea House Pub (L), 1988 The saddest book I have ever read. I've never read a book so gripping or heart wrenching. My condolences to you and your family Mr. Walsh; my heart breaks for you.             Little bear29 reviews Else Holmelund Minarik Frank Schaffer Publications, 1994 Playful stories about a little bear cub Little Bear, first published in 1957, is a true classic in children's literature. The book is about a bear cub who is a good friend to Owl, Cat, Hen, Duck and Emily, the little girl who visits in the summer. Elsa Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak teamed up to create these stories. The stories are filled with quiet humor, affection and imagination as Little Bear and his friends celebrate ...             The Testosterone Syndrome: The Critical Factor for Energy, Health, & Sexuality--Reversing the Male Menopause29 reviews M. Evans and Company, Inc., 1998 A Book About Testosterone Supplementation for the Aging Male The Testosterone Syndrome, Reversing the Male Menopause by Eugene Shippen, M.D. is a book about testosterone replacement for aging males. Dr. Shippen is a popular lecturer on the medical meeting circuit where he covers testosterone replacement. Not only is he an expert on testosterone medical research, he also draws on his experience of many years using testosterone in clinical practice. ...             Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques (2nd Edition)64 reviews Michael Michalko Ten Speed Press, 2006 An Essential Guide for Creative Thinking This book, together with my treasured Roger von Oech books, sit prominently on my bookshelf when working on a variety of problems - software development, film production, creative writing for scripts or novels, and developing opportunities in this mediacentric age. These books break open your mind from the restrictive fences imposed on our thinking by the conventional world that we are ...             Critical Choices that Change Lives: How Heroes Turn Tragedy Into Triumph19 reviews Seattle Book Company, 2005 Excellent book This book is a non-stop argument for successfull thinking. Mr Castro reminds us that we are in charge of our own potential and it is never too late to begin to accomplish your dreams and goals. This no excuses approach is motivating and inspiring.             Turning Numbers into Knowledge: Mastering the Art of Problem Solving21 reviews Jonathan G. Koomey Analytics Press, 2008 A great primer and reference to fall back on While no doubt I've heard many of nuggets contained in the book over the course of my high school and college days, I found Koomey's book a pleasurable read and useful synthesis of approaches and tips for completing quality research and analyses. Internalizing Koomey's advice is going to help most readers be more discriminating consumers of published research and better authors of their own ...             John Milton's Paradise Lost (Modern Critical Interpretations)18 reviews John Milton Chelsea House Publications, 1987 Review of the Buccaneer Books Library Binding edition My review is of the library binding edition released by Buccaneer Books. It is a very plain and small volume which is wonderfully bound. It contains nothing but the poem itself (including the prose arguments) with the original spelling and punctuation. That means no notes, commentary, or introduction, so if you're looking for lots of in-text help, this isn't what you want. The Fowler, Hughes, or ...             White Noise: Text and Criticism (Viking Critical Library)21 reviews Don DeLillo Penguin (Non-Classics), 1998 Get this edition! I've sometimes asked myself why I don't get a library card and save the money I spend buying books. This book answered that question, because the reviews and essays featured in this edition provided such insight and enlightenment that I was inspired to return to the novel again and again for a more penetrating read. The novel itself is beautifully, brilliantly written; DeLillo is a master ...             Accidental Genius: Revolutionize Your Thinking Through Private Writing20 reviews Mark Levy Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2000 Easy and fun to read. It will change my learning habits This is a great book. It's short, easy to read, and entertaining. But it's also a very powerful book that will change the way you approach creativity and learning. It's not just about "private writing", it's about how to generate creative ideas and increase your learning and retention of what you read. It's also about how to clarify your thinking. The book has more than enough ideas to ...             Hershel and the Hanukkah goblins18 reviews Eric A Kimmel Frank Schaffer Publications, 1994 Captivating I read this story to introduce the theme of Hanukkah to my grade 2 and 3 students today, and I don't think I've ever seen them so enthralled by a book before. They absolutely loved it, and had a ball predicting ways in which *they* might outwit the Hanukkah goblins if they were in Hershel's shoes. Their ideas were so creative that I asked them to do an impromptu assignment in which they write ...             Kaplan Sat : Verbal Workbook (Third Edition)19 reviews Kaplan Kaplan, 2000 Best book to improve your verbal score This book is a must-need if you are struggling in the verbal section of the SAT*. This book guides you with the the main concepts and steps you need to be able to boost your score up (i went from a 420-590). It has lots of questions to make sure you can apply the methods they give you. By the time you finish this book the verbal section feels so much easier. And yea if you are that type of person ...             Make the Right Career Move: 28 Critical Insights and Strategies to Land Your Dream Job24 reviews Rachelle J. Canter Wiley, 2006 Inspirational and practical This is a must-read for anyone launching a job search. Follow the instructions and you'll find greater clarity on what constitutes your "dream job" and how to land it. It's all good advice. Don't shirk the seemingly difficult tasks. You'll see their value once you've completed them. Best wishes!             Thinking Physics: Practical Lessons in Critical Thinking20 reviews Lewis C. Epstein Insight Pr, 2002 Thought Experiments in Physics This book by Epstein is one of my better investments for secondary school (or undergraduate/graduate) physics books. Although I do not use it as a text, I have taken advantage of the problems posed within as warm-up questions to engage the students on the topics at hand(in addition to the hands-on demonstrations.) My students can really get fired up by some of the classical problems and the ...             Henry the Fourth,: An authorized text, cultural contexts, extracts from the major sources, essays in ...17 reviews William Shakespeare Norton, 1969 The two sides of Hal Henry IV remains one of my favorite Shakespeare plays, even though the tragedies and comedies get far more attention and seeming appreciation than do the histories. As an English major, I examined Henry's (Hal's) character, and I focused on his development from a somewhat foolhardy young man into a self-assured, even manipulative prince. 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