books about: presses (prospective inheritance photography)

books about: presses

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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

317 reviews
Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows

The Dial Press, 2008

Absolutely delightful!
This is a great read, with richly drawn characters who you like and feel you know by the end of the book. I rarely laugh out loud while reading but I laughed several times while reading this and cried as well.

In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto

197 reviews
Michael Pollan

Penguin Press HC, The, 2008

You'll read it in a day but remember it for a long time
This book is excellent, mostly because of the references you'll find to other books. Very good research into a subject that matters to us all. A good starting point into the problems and rewards of eating well.

The 39 Clues (The Maze of Bones, Book 1)

29 reviews
Rick Riordan

Scholastic Press, 2008

my ten year old really enjoyed this book
fun, interactive. my son enjoyed searching for clues on the web, he is looking forward to the next book!

YOU: Being Beautiful: The Owner's Manual to Inner and Outer Beauty

15 reviews
Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet C. Oz

Free Press, 2008

BEAUTY INSIDE AND OUT
We live in a beauty-obsessed culture, yet because beauty is not skin deep - as these charming doctors point out - it is important. The book explains how beauty reflects our mental and physical health, therefore, being beautiful IS important. Having convinced us that beauty is something to strive toward, the doctors explain the biology of beauty and give practical advice on attaining it. ...

Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance

332 reviews
Barack Obama

Three Rivers Press, 2004

A True American Story
This was a very enjoyable read. I could not put it down. Not often are top political figures this transparent and offer such a naked glimpse into their personal thoughts and experiences.

Change We Can Believe In: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise

41 reviews

Three Rivers Press, 2008

Wish I had read it before the election
It is a moot point now after the election ... I've voted and Obama's the next president. I just wish I had read this book earlier since it would have helped bolster my arguments with neighbors and friends regarding Obama's plan of action for the next four years. I finished this book in one day which, lately, is unusual for me as I am hitting a reading slump. The first half of the book is a ...

Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief

25 reviews
James M. McPherson

Penguin Press HC, The, 2008

Superb but short work on the greatness of Lincoln's role as commander in chief
A wonderful, brief look at how our nation's greatest President led the North's armed forces during the Civil War. Though it may cover territory other historians have mined in longer efforts, James M. McPherson's "Tried by War" is essential reading for those not extremely well versed in matters concerning the War Between the States. Having not read any Civil War history in a number of years, ...

The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World

12 reviews
Niall Ferguson

Penguin Press HC, The, 2008

Only the educated are free
Only the educated are free -- Epictetus I think if your interested in how the world has worked, does work, and will work, you would benefit from reading this book. Ferguson has taken advantage some of his excellent previous work (e.g., The House of Rothschild, The Cash Nexus, Colossus, Empire) and created a well written account of the history of "money" - in all of its forms, from ancient ...

StrengthsFinder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup's Now, Discover Your Strengths

215 reviews
Tom Rath

Gallup Press, 2007

Identify your strengths and find the perfect matching career!
If you've been in the same job for years with no hope of promotion, no feeling of improvement, and general dissatisfaction it is likely you are not doing a job you are actually good at. Figuring out what our own personal strengths are is the key to a long and happy career. Tom Rath has developed a series of tests in this book `Strengthsfinder 2.0' to help us pinpoint just what we are best ...

The White Tiger: A Novel (Man Booker Prize)

72 reviews
Aravind Adiga

Free Press, 2008

Read this award winner
The White Tiger just won the Man Booker prize. It is a well-deserved award. (I first heard about The White Tiger when it won a place on the Man Booker short list.) Many others will write long-winded reviews, so I'll spare you. Suffice it to say that this is a terrifically fun--although not intentionally funny--book. The author does such a fine job of character and place development that you ...

ABC3D

38 reviews
Marion Bataille

Roaring Brook Press, 2008

TRUE pop art
I previewed this lovely pop-up book at my 2-4 year olds storyhour, and one of the moms remarked, "Oooh, yes, but I think it's for adults." I don't have room for computers in my children's library -- and I think their use is usually abused anyway -- so I make a lot of pop up books available. I love the sight of children and their parents poring in fascination over the pages of a book. ABC3D has ...

The Complete User's Guide to the Amazing Amazon Kindle (Or choose the paperback edition for the perfect gift ...

104 reviews

Harvard Perspectives Press (hppress.blogspot.com), 2007

Wouldn't leave home without it
I received my Kindle as a gift in August and have throroughly enjoyed it but couldn't have as much without the Windwalker guide. I, of course, downloaded it right after getting the Kindle and was so impressed I ordered the hard copy so I would be easier able to reference something as I was reading or surfing. As I indicated, the Kindle and the guide go with me together as a pair.

The Hunger Games

221 reviews
Suzanne Collins

Scholastic Press, 2008

Page Turner, with a couple nitpicky complaints
I couldn't put down The Hunger Games, it's that gripping. Collins gets right into the action from the beginning. Her writing style reminds me very much of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series because of the adventure and suspense, but also for the sometimes corny dialogue, which was my main problem with the book. Also, I could guess the general outcome of the book from the beginning, but with a ...

Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (Voices That Matter)

90 reviews
Garr Reynolds

New Riders Press, 2008

Transforming my Presentations!
I can't quite remember why I ordered this book--but I have been entranced by it! To match the simple beauty of this book, I should be posting an intriguing photo with a poignant quote. Hmm--perhaps it would be that line that goes something like: People will remember not what you made them think but how you made them feel. The picture might be a peaceful beach scene with someone sitting ...

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

813 reviews
Stephen R. Covey

Free Press, 2004

An Exceptional Book
In browsing my book shelf I came upon and then found myself rereading this incredibly simple yet profound book. The principles and ideas Stephen writes about are truly ways to discover how to live your life as the person you want to be. I especially found the section where Stephen writes about how powerful unexamined attitudes and perceptions influence how I react toward situations and others. ...

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

202 reviews
Brian Selznick

Scholastic Press, 2007

One of the BEST Children's Books
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick is an utterly delightful read for children and adults will enjoy it as much as the kids do. Since the graphic novel MAUS was awarded the most prestigious award several years ago, graphic novels have been much acclaimed by critics and bibliophiles as authentic literaturee, and now the excellent art of Selznick brings it into the realm of outstanding ...

Kill Bin Laden: A Delta Force Commander's Account of the Hunt for the World's Most Wanted Man

33 reviews
Dalton Fury

St. Martin's Press, 2008

The best book yet on special ops in the "Long War"
Dalton Fury has produced a great first-hand account of the dark side of the Global War on Terror in Kill Bin Laden. It describes in the most intimate detail possible--often difficult given the sensitive, classified nature of the mission--the manner in which America's very best soldiers, the operators from DELTA (aka The Unit, aka The Combat Applications Group) went about stalking for the most ...

Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl

62 reviews
Stacey O'Brien

Free Press, 2008

Wonderful book!
I absolutely loved this book. Read it straight through in one night and can't get it out of my head. It's a beautiful story, beautifully written. And Stacey O'Brien is such an extraordinary person. It was a privilege to read about her and Wesley's life together. I think that anyone who loves animals will love this book, and hopefully it will convert some non-animal-lovers 'to the bright side' as ...

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

641 reviews
Barack Obama

Three Rivers Press, 2007

Clearly Sees the Whole Picture
A close friend gave me this book last week as an early holiday gift and I can say now after reading it, it truly is a gift. I confess I did vote for Mr Obama because I felt he was the man to lead this country. After reading this book I am more convinced then ever. He paints his vsion beautifully on these pages and best of all clearly sees the whole picture. So inspiring...I am now hopeful and ...

The Digital Photography Book

526 reviews
Scott Kelby

Peachpit Press, 2006

Great for beginning photographers
Great book. Fast read, gives a ton of great pointers for the beginning photographer. I bought both volumes 2 years ago when I fist really started to get into photography and they really helped improve my images by giving pointers on equipment needed to set up a home studio, how to get the best lightingn in various scenarios, how to get sharper images, how to pose people for portraits, tips for ...