books about: old     books:       Old Dogs: Are the Best Dogs24 reviews Gene Weingarten Simon & Schuster, 2008 Wonderful!! This is one of those utterly charming books that one does not often come across. It's a collection of short essays, each about a specific old dog. Some are funny, some are sad, and most are enjoyable. But what is the real plus about this book is the photography - marvelous black and white photos of the dog in each essay. I plan on buying a couple of copies of this book for friends for ...             I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie (Picture Puffins)17 reviews Alison Jackson Puffin, 2002 Fabulous! I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Pie is one of the best find for the Thanksgiving holiday. This is an adapation of the old classic rhyme, I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, with a Thanksgiving twist. She eats and eats until she blows up like a balloon, and flies in the Thanksgiving parade. It's hysterical, and little ones love it. The cadence is wonderful, and a blast to read aloud! ...             The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit: A Jewish Family's Exodus from Old Cairo to the New World (P.S.)51 reviews Lucette Lagnado Harper Perennial, 2008 Outstanding This is my favorite book of the year. It combines all of my interests - Jewish history, family struggles, impact of culture, and so much more. The author spent her early years in Egypt and the family was forced out by anti-semitism. While in Egypt, they lived a glamorous life for many years, but with a father whose moods ranged from loving to abusive. From there they entered a generation of ...             Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel605 reviews Lisa See Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2006 Phenomenal Women Book Club (Houston, TX) Snow Flower and the Secret Fan was a wonderful, loving, and tragic story of friendship and betrayal that teaches the reader much about compassion and forgiveness. We felt that Snow Flower and the Secret Fan was a book that truly transcended time and culture. This plot, with two women at its center, encompasses the hurt, pain, anguish, and undying compassion two women felt for each other. The ...             The Old Farmer's Almanac 2009 (Old Farmer's Almanac)11 reviews Old Farmer's Almanac The Old Farmer's Almanac, 2008 My father loved this gift I purchased this to add to my father's birthday gift. He absolutely loved it. I haven't seen him that excited over a gift (especially considering it was an "add-on" gift) in a long time. He is obsessed with the weather, so I figured this was something he would like. I was right.             The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible395 reviews A. J. Jacobs Simon & Schuster, 2008 insightful and fun i bought this book, well after the buzz about it had subsided, because i'd heard such good things about it. and i was not disappointed. it was one of the more fun and thought-provoking non-fiction works i've read this year. the author is a self-described secular jew, and has lived his whole life in new york. he's an editor at esquire magazine. and, previously, he published a best-selling book ...             No Country for Old Men (Vintage International)431 reviews Cormac McCarthy Vintage, 2007 One hell of a book I loved the movie and finally took it upon myself to seek out the source material, which I have to say is a superb read. The book clocks in at just over 300 pages and it's a really quick read. Still, the book's length and ease to get through don't take away from its power. The book is written so well that as I was reading it, I could easily imagine the Coen Brothers having absolutely no problems ...             How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better174 reviews Charla Krupp Springboard Press, 2008 No more lip liner for me and other helpful information you will learn This is one book which truly gives honest, terrific advice about what its title indicates: How Not to Look Old. I have especially benefitted from the advice on what stockings to wear with a dress. I used to wear nude stockings. Now I am wearing black tights and they make this 47 year old look great. The author was right! I also learned I should not wear dark lip liner with dark lipstick. I am ...             Happiest Toddler on the Block: How to Eliminate Tantrums and Raise a Patient, Respectful, and Cooperative ...1 review Harvey Md Karp Bantam, 2008 Very good ideas from the man who saved my sanity during the newborn phase Dr. Karp's "Happiest Baby on the Block" book got me through the newborn phase, so this was the first toddler book I went to. It was a very interesting read. His basic premise is that toddlers are little cavepeople: the right side of their brain, which deals with language and logic, is not very developed, while the left side, which is very emotional, calls most of the shots. He talks a lot ...             Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson2118 reviews Mitch Albom Broadway, 2002 Tuesdays with Morrie, Daily Life Lessons I enjoyed this so much the first time that I am rereading it. A heart-warming story about a former student paying homage to his favorite professor at Brandeis University. The book will tug at the heart and feed your soul, making you return for daily servings. Through Morrie's physical struggles with Lou Gherig's disease, Albom gives us the meaning of life through gentle reminders of what really ...             Old Man's War268 reviews John Scalzi Tor Science Fiction, 2007 Aces Just a really good homeworld kinda sci-fi story. Easy techno stuff, great lead character. makes you want to be green.             What to Expect the Toddler Years135 reviews Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi Murkoff, ... Workman Publishing Company, 1994 One of the best books It is a very useful book that guides you through your baby's growth through toddler years.             How to Win Friends and Influence People639 reviews Old LandMark Publishing, 2008 Charismatic! If this guy's so good at winning friends and influencing people, how come he's dead?             When I Was Little: A Four-Year-Old's Memoir of Her Youth23 reviews Jamie Lee Curtis HarperTrophy, 1995 My first Jamie Lee story And definitely not my last. Love Jamie Lee's stories. She is a wonderful author and right on the mark! You will not be disappointed in one book written by Jamie Lee. So far, we have 4 and we're not stopping there.             Undaunted Courage : Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West348 reviews Stephen Ambrose Simon & Schuster, 1997 A Story of True Courage Wow! This was the first Stephen Ambrose book I ever read. Now I'm hooked. His attention to detail is incredible. How those guys survived attacks by savages, grizzly bears, and other forces of nature is hard to imagine. Ambrose takes the reader step-by-step through the journey, from the inception, all the way to the explorers' triumphant journey home, and beyond. Once you read this book, you ...             Old Bear2 reviews Kevin Henkes Greenwillow, 2008 Old bear I loved this book. Simple idea but richly presented.You could imagine being there with OLD BEAR as he slept and dreamed. Recommended.             City of Thieves: A Novel65 reviews David Benioff Viking Adult, 2008 Great story City of Thieves has a story that pulls you in and keeps you reading. It tells a wonderful and horrible story of what the Russian people went through during their occupation of WWII. Benioff uses just the right amount of humor and characters that you really care about. Buy it!             War Psalms of the Prince of Peace: Lessons from the Imprecatory Psalms5 reviews James E. Adams P & R Publishing, 1991 This book is a blessing Thank you, James E. Adams, even though I had never heard of you before. I found your book by chance. By chance? No way! The Lord slipped War Psalms of the Prince of Peace into my hand, and then into my heart. Yes, of course I agree with Paul that all of Scripture is God-breathed and useful, but up until I read War Psalms I steered clear of those difficult Imprecatory Psalms. You know the ...             Term Limits217 reviews Vince Flynn Pocket Star, 1999 SERIOUSLY INTENSE This book was given to my by a friend,along with several other books by this author. And i have to say that i was blown away! This has to be one of the most intense books i have ever read. And if someone doesn't pick up the movie rights to this book, I may have to take up a collection and do it myself.             Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: The Clinically Proven Five-Week Program for Parents of Two- to ...33 reviews Rex Forehand, Nicholas Long McGraw-Hill, 2002 Finally something that worked! I'm usually skeptical about books that promise "X number of weeks to a better something-or-other" but I bought this book out of desperation when NOTHING seemed to be helping my 2-year-old's out-of-control behavior. Biting, hitting, kicking, throwing things -- you name it, he did it, and usually gleefully. Our inconsistent methods to address his behavior went nowhere. After just doing "Week ...              search for books american, biblically, clinically, cooperative, courage, effortless, eliminate, five-week, four-year-old, greatest, happiest, imprecatory, influence, international, jefferson, literally, meriwether, opening, parenting, possible, respectful, sharkskin, six-year-olds, strong-willed, swallowed, tantrums, toddler, tuesdays, undaunted, younger books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen electronics: Konica Minolta magicolor 6110 Color Laser Printer leave a comment home  impressum - about us