books about: heart     books:       The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power10 reviews Jeff Sharlet Harper, 2008 A compellingly brilliant account of power in America A compellingly brilliant account of power in America and how it's shaped by religion. 'The Family' chronicles the ideas advanced by the elite Christian fundamentalist group of that name at the highest levels of government during the past half century. Through its White House and congressional connections, the Family has influenced the deployment of US power, especially in foreign policy during ...             Change of Heart: A Novel160 reviews Jodi Picoult Atria, 2008 I HEART Jodi Picoult From the prologue, I was immediately hooked. I felt so much compassion for June and the loss she suffered. So much so, that I couldn't stop thinking about it the next day. For me, this book is about redemption and finding a way to move forward despite past choices and facing each day knowing that someone is forever missing from your life.             Harvesting the Heart: A Novel93 reviews Jodi Picoult Penguin (Non-Classics), 1995 My favorite book in many yearws WOW! What an amazing and well crafted book. I was hooked from the first line and couldn't put it down. When I finished the last sentence of the last page, I was left wanting more. I was so invested in Nicholas and Paige that I wanted an epilogue. A glance into their future. Paige and Nicholas' story will leave you wanting more. I know I did.             Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done224 reviews Larry Bossidy, Ram Charan, ... Crown Business, 2002 Management Take Notice Execution is a must read for all Executives. So many in management have trouble making decisions for fear of the Old Boy Network politics. Larry Bossidy would have none of that, and changed out his Executive staff until he had one's who would EXECUTE!             The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook: 200 Delicious Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less (The South ...139 reviews Arthur Agatston Rodale Books, 2005 If you're doing South Beach - buy this! This cookbook has so many great recipes and they are so quick and easy. Makes losing weight a breeze and very satisfying. You will be eating something different every day for months and loving it all.             Crack the Fat-Loss Code24 reviews Wendy Chant McGraw-Hill, 2008 Hungry for a better plan? Wendy's Plan Really Works. Wendy's tenets: 1. Protect and Support Muscle 2. Level Blood Sugar 3. Create and Energy Deficit 4. Produce Heat 5. Manipulate Energy Stores I purchased and read Wendy's book in the same night. I was hungry for a way to eat right and lose weight! I knew that it had to exist. As an ex-athlete (figure skater), 5' 9 and 173 pounds, I have seen women my age ...             The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for ...430 reviews T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell II Benbella Books, 2006 the china study I am a practicing optometrist in O'Fallon missouri and I work with alot of patients of all different classes. Many of them are way overweight and in poor health at an early age (50's-60's and I just know that the reason is because of poor eating habits and lack of exercise. The China Study really helps to emphasize the importance of good everyday eating and what the consequenses will be if one ...             The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology8 reviews Jack Kornfield Bantam, 2008 26 Gems of Psychotherapeutic Wisdom Jack Kornfield richly expounds on 26 principles of Buddhist psychology. The first of these is: "See the inner nobility and beauty of all human beings" and the 26th being: "A peaceful heart gives birth to love. When love meets suffering it turns to compassion. When love meets suffering it turns to joy." Jack Kornfield provides the reader with a philosophical discussion of each principle ...             Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul589 reviews John Eldredge Thomas Nelson, 2006 One Of Two Books That Every Man Should Read I gave my husband two books : this book and Why Men Die Before Women and How to Prevent It for Father's Day last year. He still says that they are the best books for men on the market and that both are must-reads for every man to discover themselves and live their lives abundantly. Do the man in your life a favor and buy both these books! They'll love them.             Eat to Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss234 reviews Joel Fuhrman Little, Brown and Company, 2005 Eat to Live This book has changed my life! Well, just my eating habits and how I recognize the nutritional value in food. The initial 6 week diet makes a lot of sense. You never feel deprived. I urge everyone to read it, even those who don't need to loose weight. The main focus is on reversing & preventing common illnesses, prolonging and adding quality to your life. In addition, it refutes several of the ...             When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times121 reviews Pema Chodron Shambhala, 2005 kathy in NM I bought this book in 2001 for myself at A Cancer seminar and just got to reading it this year, 2008!! Maybe I was afraid to read it then?! My Dad had died in Feb 2001, my intimate relationship was yucky. But in 2008 things were no better, but then better. I'm sorry for the strange contradiction but that is how the last 3 years have been. The yucky relationship ended dramatically, but oh so ...             Wicked Pleasure (Bound Hearts)19 reviews Lora Leigh St. Martin's Griffin, 2008 Another diamond from Lora Once again Lora delivers another winner. The sexual power she consistantly outputs is prolific. The sheer erotic energy is staggering. What more can I say other than I wish Com and Chase would come to my bed. Two men at the same time is fantastic, but twin brothers is something extra. I can't get enough of Lora. I can also recommend Surrender and if you like red hot and raunchy short stories, ...             Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure77 reviews Caldwell B. Esselstyn Avery, 2008 Imagine If Tim Russert had Read Esselstyn It so happens that I was reading Chapter 5, "Moderation Kills", in PREVENT AND REVERSE HEART DISEASE by Esselstyn when I learned of the recent, untimely death of TV news host, Tim Russert, In this chapter, Esselstyn explains why the standard 'moderate' cardiac regiman as prescribed for Russert often is associated with sudden death - and why such death is preventable. I was drawn to the ...             Why Men Marry Bitches: A Woman's Guide to Winning Her Man's Heart108 reviews Sherry Argov Simon & Schuster, 2006 A must read for all Nice Girls. The book definitely changed my life for better. It not only IMPROVED my relationship with my partner but also it made me feel so confident and independent, or rather, it made me brave to feel that way. I was always afraid to say my opinion or protect my point of view. This vulnerability made me look weak and helpless. It was a turn off for my boyfriend and I didn't understand why. Someone said in ...             Playing For Pizza: A Novel255 reviews John Grisham Doubleday, 2007 not your typical Grisham Though this is not your typical "lawyer" book by Grisham, it is a fun read. You must read it with an open mind. It IS fiction! I enjoyed all aspects of the story, from the football playing, to the little bit of love story mixed in. I thought it was well-written and am happy to have it in my Grisham collection.             Heart of Darkness8 reviews Joseph Conrad Prestwick House Inc., 2004 Heart Of Darkness Heart Of Darkness Book Review Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness is a novel based on him. The book is absolutely amazing. The story is being told of Marlow who travels up the River Congo into the heart of the African Continent, at the height of European colonialism. Throughout the journey Marlow suffers a profound transformation on his out look into human nature, taking him into the darkness. ...             Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream413 reviews Hunter S. Thompson Vintage, 1998 War and Hate This book shatters any illusion of what a hippie book should be. Not a drop of peace and love to be found here. Behind the partying and humor, this is a book of profound dissillusionment and cynicism. But Thompson does a good job at not turning it into a bitter rant: he approaches chaos with a wry grin. But if you want Flower Power hippie slogans, forget it. These are gun toting, con artist ...             The DASH Diet Action Plan: Based on the National Institutes of Health Research: Dietary Approaches to Stop ...17 reviews Marla Heller Amidon Press, 2007 Terrific Plan I purchased this book along with the Dash Diet book and absolutely love it. I needed to lose weight, but do not have hypertension. Its a great diet for everyone. Very simple, to the point and gives great information.             Good Calories, Bad Calories169 reviews Gary Taubes Knopf, 2007 Paradigm Shift Reading this remarkable book has caused a paradigm shift in the way that I look at diet and health. This book is dense to read, but at the same time it doesn't tell you what to believe, but rather what all of the evidence is that lead the author to present his case. In the first part of the book I was shocked and angered. Sometimes I had to put it down because I was so disappointed in the ...             Forbidden Pleasure (Bound Hearts, Book 8)30 reviews Lora Leigh St. Martin's Griffin, 2007 Wow!!! This is the second Bound Hearts book I've read and WOW!! It has an excellent plot, the characters are well written and the love scenes are erotic. It was an excellent book and I couldn't put it down. Thanks Lora!! 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