books about: essential     books:       Wooden74 reviews John Wooden McGraw-Hill, 1997 Wooden I bought this book for my student/athlete son. I had him read the book and find five things that he could immediately apply to his life. The book is written in such a manner that the parallels between sports and life are seamlessly interwoven. By using sports as a platform of relativity, I feel I am raising my son to be a confident and responsible man. This is a must-read for fathers and sons.             Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking112 reviews Marcella Hazan Knopf, 1992 An essential book for a beginning chef... ...I've referred to this book over the years for technique and authenticity of Italian cooking...it is a wonderful book. I agree that it is on par with Julia Child's French cookbook. I've made many of the recipes and they are fabulous....the poached shrimp, easy and delicious...the grilled shrimp with flavored breadcrumbs is another favorite, the Lemon, garlic & parsley chicken cutlets is ...             My Utmost for His Highest (Essential Christian Library)111 reviews Oswald Chambers Barbour Publishing, Incorporated, 1998 Great Daily Devotional with Daily Scripture Focus This is a great daily devotional that points you to scripture and then life application. While I LOVED my older edition of Oswald Chambers, reading it in contemporary language makes my quiet time flow easier because I don't get hung up on Oswald's old english.             God Calling107 reviews Barbour Publishing, Incorporated, 1998 A favorite book of daily devotions This is one of my favorite books of daily devotions. I've been through it several times and never tire of it.             Preemies: The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies51 reviews Dana Wechsler Linden, Mia Wechsler Doron, ... Pocket, 2000 Excellent book for preemie parents My baby is a micro-preemie that was born at 24 weeks and 1 day gestationally. He is now 28 weeks gestational age. The NICU loaned me a copy and I pretty much devoured it. This book was wonderful in letting me know what to expect and where my preeemie was developement wise. He has had two surgeries (for a collapsed lung and PDA) and the book helped to calm my fears and inform me of the process. ...             Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire136 reviews Jim Cymbala Zondervan, 1997 Inspiring One of the more inspiring books I've ever read. It makes you want to meet with Christ and see the power of what He can do. Read if you want to be humbled and empowered.             Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro Kano55 reviews Jigoro Kano Kodansha International, 1994 If you own only one book on the subject of judo... ...it should be this one. All the basics are here, copiously illustrated (some of the images featuring judo's founder, Jigoro Kano) and explained in a fair amount of detail. Although other books may offer more variations and flashier presentations, herein can be found all the rudiments of Kodokan judo. If the subject interests you at all, you simply must own this book. With judo's popularity ...             The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done (Harperbusiness Essentials)53 reviews Peter F. Drucker Collins Business, 2006 The Effective Executive Book Review I am still reading this book; there are so many insights that I find myself highlighting and writing them down; then I go back to review them over and over. For the person who wants to be an Effective Executive or just an effective individual I would recommend you read this book. You can just read this book you have to put the information into practice. It is a text book for the effective ...             Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?315 reviews Bill Martin Jr. Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1996 a must have! I started reading this book to my son when he was 12 months old and since then he has always loved reading it. The words are flowy and interesting enough to capture his attention. A definate must have in a toddlers bookshelf!             Aromatherapy & Herbalism49 reviews Rochelle Moore BookSurge Publishing, 2005 AROMATHERAPY & HERBALISM READ IT - LOVE IT - ROCHELLE MOORE IS A BRILLIANT AUTHOR             The Pilgrim's Progress (The Essential Christian Library)33 reviews John Bunyan Barbour Publishing, Incorporated, 1998 A Treasure!! Every christian household should have this volume to read and share with the famiy. It never fails to bring me to tears when pilgrim falls before the cross and looses the burden of sin. It is a must have for every christian library and the additional insights from Bunyan are a added blessing!! I cannot say enough good things .....             Perl Core Language Little Black Book: The Essentials of the Perl Language33 reviews Steven Holzner Coriolis Group Books, 1999 My Defacto Perl Reference As a new programmer and new Perl programmer this is an invaluable reference. For the ambitious newbie this book can serve as a great starter guide to the Perl language. As a reference and supplement to another beginner book, this book really soars. I was able to quickly expand my understanding of Perl and started writing real perl programs (albeit very simple ones as a beginning perl ...             The Essential Calvin and Hobbes44 reviews Bill Watterson Andrews McMeel Publishing, 1988 "What Did I Just Tell You?" "Beats Me. Weren't You Listening Either?" And so it began. This treasury included the strips from the first two collections of the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes. And if you don't know what you have been missing, you are in for a treat. The comic strip follows the misadventures of Calvin, a highly imaginative, hyperactive six year old. How imaginative? His only real friend is Hobbes, his stuff tiger. But that isn't a problem ...             The Essential Guide To Becoming A Flight Attendant48 reviews Kiki Ward Kiwi Productions, 2000 Book leaves you ready to get the job I bought this book for a friend of mine. She read it and got all the hints to be a flight attendant, well really to get the job after difficult interview processes. She wasn't a FA but now she have worked for 2 airlines (AIR NOSTRUM and CLICKAIR). Fascinating, explicit and encouraging. 2-thumbs-up.             A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species42 reviews Scott W. Michael TFH Publications, 1999 The real McCoy of Marine Fishes If you have a salt water aquarium, this is the one book you must have.             Sew Fast Sew Easy: All You Need to Know When You Start to Sew35 reviews Elissa K. Meyrich St. Martin's Griffin, 2002 My new found sewing bible I just bought this book because I wanted to freshen up my sewing. I knew how to home sew from my mother but I didn't know much about sewing techniques or terms or sewing notions and how to use them. This book was very easy to understand and explains everything I need to know about sewing and using notions and patterns. It's now my sewing bible! If I get stuck on something I grab my sew fast sew ...             Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems48 reviews Nigel Calder International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1995 A Must Have for Owners of Auxiliary Sailboats I have a 1987 Catalina 30 sailboat with a diesel engine. I wish I had purchased a copy of this book six years ago when I bought my boat. I might have saved hundreds and maybe even thousands of dollars in yard bills by doing more of the work myself with the help of this book. I have the 2nd Edition published in 1995. I think it is well organized, well written, and I find the illustrations to ...             The Wedding Ceremony Planner: The Essential Guide to the Most Important Part of Your Wedding Day39 reviews Judith Johnson Sourcebooks Casablanca, 2005 The Perfect Guide for Weddings - Inspirational - Resourceful - A Perfect Helping Hand Being a wedding officiate for four years, I wish I had found this book for my first wedding. This book gives it all to you. The ABC's of a Wedding. Out of all the books I have purchased over the years (now collecting dust) this is the book that stays within my reach at all times. You have just become engaged, now what, or you have been officiating for a while and need something to inspire you ...             The Complete Italian Vegetarian Cookbook: 350 Essential Recipes for Inspired Everyday Eating44 reviews Jack Bishop Houghton Mifflin, 1997 Bursting with flavor This cookbook is amazing. Some of the recipes are so simple you think, "Wait a minute. . . this is a RECIPE? Broil asparagus and drizzle vinagrette over it?" But try it . . . and asparagus never tasted so tartly and meltingly delicious. In every single recipe, the flavor of the vegetable itself is intensified and highlighted. The tomato tart is worth buying the book for all by itself! The ...             The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete45 reviews Artemis P. Simopoulos, Jo Robinson Collins Living, 1999 Lifesaving Stuff! Great recipes, great information. Two RN's and my cardiologist all give this book a really big thumbs up! 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