books about: simple     books:       Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning324 reviews Jonah Goldberg Doubleday, 2008 Finally Someone Has Documented the Link between Wilson's "Progressive" Ideas and Fascism First of all, allow me to say that I have purchased and read this book -- something I believe few, if any, of the negative reviewers have done. This is an important work, tracing the intellectual development of the idea that the all-powerful people's State should always trump the individual and be in firm control of all aspects of the population's culture, education, defense or military ...             Jesus for President: Politics for Ordinary Radicals27 reviews Shane Claiborne, Chris Haw Zondervan, 2008 Loads of good stuff I think that there is an incredible amount to learn in Jesus For President. Shane does an excellent job with many different topics. The bottom-line is very practical ways of living for Jesus and making Him the leader of our lives. There are some sections that are harder to read than others, but overall a great book that I will keep.             Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food661 reviews Jessica Seinfeld Collins Living, 2007 Great Ideas, working great for me. I love the book, very easy to follow and so far it is helping. Although my daughter will not eat anything green so some ideas still would not work.             Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple (Medmaster)119 reviews Mark Gladwin, Bill Trattler MedMaster Inc., 2007 This book has a sense of humor This is a great text book for micro, the way it is written is very unique and helps you remember everything, great sense of humor put in to it, which also as a memory factor, I laugh a lot reading about bacteria or viruses, which i could never think is possible while you are studying micro, Bottom line is this is a great text book for ...             Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (Voices That Matter)75 reviews Garr Reynolds New Riders Press, 2008 Bullseye! Garr Ryenolds has hit the target, right smack in the center, on identifying the misuse of software such as PowerPoint in presentations. Reynolds takes us on an enjoyable, enlightening journey of identifying and avoiding "really bad PowerPoint" presentations, replacing them with really good ones! The author knows how to motivate the reader to strive for excellence in presentations, and provides ...             Eat This Not That!: Thousands of Simple Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds-or More!436 reviews David Zinczenko, Matt Goulding Rodale Books, 2007 A Must Have The book hasa lot of good information and common sense tips. We love the book so much, we bought the kids edition. Both books have become a fixture in the car.             The Answer is Simple...Love Yourself, Live Your Spirit!8 reviews Sonia Choquette Hay House, 2008 Choquette at her finest! I received this book for review for the Seattle Metaphysical Library. After reading it - I was so happy I had followed my intuition and pre-orderd a copy of this book for my private collection before I even received the reviewer copy. Positive - Uplifting - Motivational. Univeral in it's approach - Gentle in it's tone - Choquette's finest work to date. If you loved her other books -you won't ...             How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (How to Cook Everything)81 reviews Mark Bittman Wiley, 2007 my new "go to" book We're not strictly vegetarian but this is my new "go to" book. The recipes are easy to follow and easy to adjust/improvise. Our new thing when discussing dinner is "Let's see what Mark has to say." I use it several times a week and, being a former restaurant owner, I have a lot of cookbooks.             Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients Ina Garten Clarkson Potter, 2008 Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics is the essential Ina Garten cookbook, focusing on the techniques behind her elegant food and easy entertaining style, and offering nearly a hundred brand-new recipes that will become trusted favorites. Ina Garten’s bestselling cookbooks have con-sistently provided accessible, subtly sophisticated recipes ranging from French classics made easy to delicious, simple home cooking. In Barefoot Contessa Back ...             The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids' Favorite Meals259 reviews Missy Chase Lapine Running Press, 2007 I've been looking for a cookbook like this for years I've long looked for a cookbook that took favorite dishes and made them more nutritious. My children eat nearly any vegetable I put before them -- but what they really love are foods like macaroni & cheese, buttered noodles, white bread, mashed potatoes, etc. This cookbook has completely changed the way I cook. When I made the chicken nuggets (which had an unbelievable amount of pureed ...             Simple Church: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples75 reviews Thom S. Rainer, Eric Geiger B&H Books, 2006 A Must Read for All Church Members This book is a must read for all church members, not just leaders. Churches are trying to be everything to everybody. Thus, they are becoming less effective in reaching new people and in helping believers develop in spiritual maturity. Simple, but effective.             Raw Food Made Easy For 1 or 2 People110 reviews Jennifer Cornbleet Book Publishing Company (TN), 2005 Great starter book - not pretentious, just delicious I love this book! I was attracted to the simplicity of preparation and the nutritional benefits of raw foods. I noticed that "raw food" was some kind of concept or entity a few months ago and was immediately fascinated - no dealing with a hot oven or stove, no heavy greasy pans, delicious ways to eat more vegetables and get more nutrients, no worries about heat destroying nutrients, and NO POTS ...             The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical128 reviews Shane Claiborne Zondervan, 2006 Don't go by the reviews, read it for yourself Yes, by my rating you can see that I love this book, however that's not what I intend to write about. I simply want to say that you should not rely on the reviews to form your opinion of this book. I have repeatedly recommended this book to my friends, Christian or not, and whether they liked it, or agreed with it etc, it made them think, it created dialog. For those reasons alone I ...             Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life52 reviews Sophie Uliano Collins Living, 2008 Inspiration....... Inspiration on "going green", and I am not referring to Kermit the Frog. I just purchased this book and I can't put it down. I am jumping from one chapter to another learning all good ideas on becoming more aware of my own impact on the earth. I can't wait to sit down and consume this book chapter by chapter. It has inspired me to plan my next Bunco game that I am scheduled to host on ...             The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination and Nurture Family Connections31 reviews Amanda Blake Soule Trumpeter, 2008 Food for the "Soule" This is such a wonderful book!!!! Amanda Soule's book in addition to her blog has feed my "soule" in so many ways. It is truly inspiring. I have always loved being creative, but this book reminds us of the necessity of making the time on a daily basis, to do creative things.             Real Education: Four Simple Truths for Bringing America's Schools Back to Reality5 reviews Charles Murray Crown Forum, 2008 "Goodbye to Lake Wobegon" Charles Murray has written a brilliant analysis of the shortcomings of current American education, both K-12 and postsecondary. First among the problems he singles out is the pervasiveness of a mind-set he calls "educational romanticism." Educational romanticism takes as realism the Lake Wobegon fantasy, the notion that all children are above average. Consequently, its advocates tell the young, ...             The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution60 reviews Alice Waters Clarkson Potter, 2007 Making Love With Food I love to cook because I love to eat great food. And this cookbook is awesome. It gives any cook (wether you are experienced or not) the permission to experiment with food....creating meals that are just so delicious. Thank you Alice for your wonderful inspirations, I will continue to share this work of food art with all my foodie clients and friends. And if you are on the fence about ...             Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics113 reviews Henry Hazlitt Three Rivers Press, 1988 A Must Read for New Economists and Non Economists Economics in One Lesson was written by a journalist, not an economist. That said, it offers clarity that many economists can't. But don't be fooled, Hazltt was one of the few journalists who could understand economics. The book is designed to give you a basic understanding of economic thinking and logic. It is not filled with econometrics and regression analysis but with stories, thinking ...             Jack Canfield's Key to Living the Law of Attraction: A Simple Guide to Creating the Life of Your Dreams63 reviews Jack Canfield, D.D. Watkins HCI, 2007 Key to Living the Law of Attraction This simple guide teaches you the power of goal setting. It walks you through affirmations and shows you how a vision book will help unlock the affirmation. It helps you see the miracles that are all around you daily. It enhances the power of self and opens up what you truly are grateful for. Gratitude for what you have and what you want to incorporate into your own personal evolution. Which ...             How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food365 reviews Mark Bittman Wiley, 2006 The title of this book is accurate! This is an excellent book which includes a broad range of recipes, as well as useful information about food preparation, selection of produce and equipping a kitchen. 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