books about: literature     books:       The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls (American Girl Library)266 reviews Valorie Schaefer American Girl, 1998 Excellent reference book for girls!! A friend of mine recommended I get this book for my nine year-old daughter, after my daughter asked me with some concern what people meant by "getting pregnant by accident." In the past, my daughter had resisted all of my efforts to talk about the birds and the bees, and even in the conversation that ensued after this pregnancy question, she seemed uncomfortable and worried. When I gave her ...             The Road (Oprah's Book Club)1535 reviews Cormac McCarthy Vintage Books, 2007 Haunting This book stayed with me. I kept thinking about the characters and the world they lived in. What do you have to do to survive? Can you do it? The main character loses his humanity in saving his son, knowing his own end is rapidly approaching. It broke my heart several times and distubed me as well. The world covered in ash, nothing to eat other than humans or the luck of finding canned ...             The Shack1314 reviews William P. Young Windblown Media, 2007 Wow! what an experiance! I loved this book. In my own walk with God, I have personally felt and experienced his profound love. He is a very personal God. For people who don't know him as a personal and loving God, this book will show you the true heart and spirit of God. To experience God it's as simple as developing a relationship. This book shows you that, and shows you the obstacles of life, culture, hurt, etc. that ...             Things Fall Apart: A Novel531 reviews Chinua Achebe Anchor, 1994 What makes fiction important I know this is the classic debate of all time when it comes to literature: Is it about beautifully written prose (THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE, incidentally, is a good example of this problem) or does it tell a compelling story? (yet the prose itself is not its strong point). It seems that many works of fiction these days are of the former and unfortunately, not enough of the latter. I ...             Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)3210 reviews J. K. Rowling Arthur A. Levine Books, 2007 A superb close to a great journey! I have loved each page of every book of the Potter saga since I was first introduced to that very special first book some ten years ago. what a remarkable journey it has all been. True, this finale is a bit off the path of the previous books, but just as enjoyable and a very logical conclusion to Harry's path to the gates of adulthod. So thoroughly enjoyed, along with the remarkable and ...             Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association234 reviews American Psychological Association American Psychological Association (APA), 2001 A great resource for college students Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Currently, I am taking a course entitled "Introduction to Research in Healthcare" as a prerequisite for my radiography major. This particular manual, though not necessarily required for the course, is extremely helpful as I am in the process of putting together a literature review for the course, using the APA style format as a ...             A Thousand Splendid Suns1290 reviews Kathy, Widenhouse Riverhead, 2007 Heart-wrenchingly beautiful Judging from the number of reviews, I must be the last person on the planet to read this book. If you listened to the audiobook as I did, just a friendly warning: don't listen to it in public--because I defy you not to bawl like a baby at parts of this book, especially the last third. "Suns" seemed to me like an allegorical tale. Hosseini has written a very observant, photographic picture of ...             The Great Gatsby1129 reviews F. Scott Fitzgerald Scribner, 1999 Classic romance and tale of a man who isn't exactly what he seems Set in the Roarin' Twenties, this unforgetable classic is a romance as well as the story of Jay Gatsby. F. Scott Fitzgerald told the story in a unique way, through the voice of Nick Carraway, an impartial aquaintace of both Gatsby and Daisy. Details of the golden era come alive in vivid descriptions of fashion, music, and decor, carrying the reader back to a time of bootleg liquor and the ...             The Kite Runner2459 reviews Khaled Hosseini Riverhead Trade, 2004 Moving, Very Well Written I recently started a book club and this was our first pick. It could not have been a better choice. Everyone had it read in plenty of time. No complaints on the choice I made either. This book tells a very emotionally charged story. Once I started reading it, I was constantly stealing time to read, until it was finished. Hope there is a part II.             Water for Elephants: A Novel1447 reviews Sara Gruen Algonquin Books, 2007 Life under the big top If you are going to read about elephants, Sara Gruen is the perdect author. Here we are introduced to Rosie the elephant who is being used by a circus that is down on its luck during the depression to regain some measure of credibility. But quickly into the tale we learn that the lovable Rosie has no interest in following any commands given by her trainer. And who would? The director of the side ...             The God Delusion1253 reviews Richard Dawkins Mariner Books, 2008 I disagree, but... ...this is a very good book. I'll start my saying that I put myself in the ranks of evangelical Christians, so I agree with relatively little that Prof Dawkins says in this book. That said, his book was insightful, and very well-written. It really did make me think about the issues that Prof Dawkins discusses. If you're looking for a well-written, thought-provoking book defending ...             The Catcher in the Rye2766 reviews J.D. Salinger Back Bay Books, 2001 Young and foolish I love this little book. And I am not completely sure why. No, it is not the most engaging and brilliant of stories. It's simply a rambling journey of 16 year old Holden-and his subsequent misadventures. Would I have liked a guy like Holden in high school back in the day? Probably not! But the genius of this little story is the way Salinger brings the reader into his world. His observations--his ...             Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss10 reviews Danica McKellar Hudson Street Press, 2008 A Fun and Useful Book! Danica's book is a gem. Her love for math is infectious. Math doesn't have to be a drag. Danica makes it fun: she'll make you laugh. She's sort of like a girlfriend who's all giggly about her boyfriend, but it's math. I know the feeling -- it's the feeling of knowing something so well that you just want to share it. Danica's confidence will inspire confidence in her young readers. Plus, Danica ...             Unaccustomed Earth110 reviews Jhumpa Lahiri Knopf, 2008 Wonderful Collection of Short Stories This review is a result of the audio book version which is highly recommended. The stories in this collection are excellent and each one is so poignant. All of the stories are about Bengali people (individuals and families) who have immigrated to the United States. Each story deals with real life issues involving parents, siblings and lovers, and such topics as death, loss and longing across ...             Beloved82 reviews Toni Morrison Vintage, 2004 Brilliant novel Beloved is a riveting story, a page-turner. It reminds me of The Turn of the Screw in that you are never certain what was real and what wasn't. Do you believe in the supernatural or is it mental distress? Awesome review of slavery every white American should read. But the story is the thing - and it is really something!             Fahrenheit 4511260 reviews Ray Bradbury Del Rey, 1987 A classic This a classic must-read. Deep, interesting and a parable. Dont't miss reading it.             The Giver3080 reviews Lois Lowry Laurel Leaf, 2002 A Realistic Utopia This book sets the stage for a utopian society, and it's very believable. Who's to say that this couldn't really happen sometime in the future? However, what I really liked about this book, is that once Jonas found himself, he wasn't afraid to take action and stand up for what he knew was right. Loved it. The first time I read it was the sixth grade, and I still enjoy it. It's one of my ...             Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail89 reviews Danica McKellar Plume, 2008 The perfect math book to relearn the basics My daughter is starting high school this fall and I just didn't feel she was prepared to handle the math that was coming her way. I searched the internet for math games and instruction but couldn't find much for her age..(most of the games were geared for younger children). A friend let me borrow this book and my daughter and I just ran with this. We did a chapter a day together and they are ...             To Kill a Mockingbird1755 reviews Harper Lee Grand Central Publishing, 1988 Everyone's Favorite . . . I honestly have no idea how many times I have read this book. I read it first as an assignment in the eighth grade; most recently, at the age of 41, I read it aloud to three of my children. As with the more recent readings that I recall, I choked up a bit at the end as Scout is experiencing the tragedy and love that surrounds her in the form of her conservatively eccentric father, her ...             The Art of Public Speaking with Learning Tools Suite (Student CD-ROMs 5.0, Audio Abridgement CD set, ...32 reviews Stephen E Lucas McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2005 Bought for College Class-Serves Purpose-Good Condition! I bought the book for a college class and it serves it purpose well. 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