books about: stories     books:       You Better Not Cry: Stories for Christmas5 reviews Augusten Burroughs St. Martin's Press, 2009 Another FANTASTIC book by Burroughs!!! I cannot say enough for Augusten Burroughs writing. I was reading in a restaurant and the waitress had to stop and write down the title and author because I was laughing so hard at his christmas memories. I can't wait for his next book!!!!             The True Gift: A Christmas Story30 reviews Patricia MacLachlan Atheneum, 2009 Discussion Topics for the Book This is a short, warm story. Instead of reading it aloud to all of my kids, as another reviewer suggested (and is a great idea), I asked my prolific-reading 7-year-old to read it himself. It took him about 20 minutes. Then I asked him to journal for a while, thinking about the following questions: What did this story teach you about the joy of family and true giving? What does it mean and ...             The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel (P.S.)1414 reviews David Wroblewski Ecco, 2009 What a beautiful story This book is by far the most enjoyable loving book about man and his relationships with dogs. A Beautiful story told beautifully. A must read for any age. I highly recommend this selection             Outliers: The Story of Success795 reviews Malcolm Gladwell Little, Brown and Company, 2008 REVEALING Outliers discusses facts that one just isn't aware of. It's simply a great read.             Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle17 reviews Brian Dennis, Mary Nethery, ... Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2009 Heartwarming and educational for kids! This is a fabulous story and it is told in a way that both adults and kids will appreciate and enjoy. With all of the sad news we hear each day concerning the war, this book provides a ray of light and will put a big smile on your face. Anyone interested in, or inspired by, the human/canine bond should read this book. Also, anyone interested in soldiers and their four-legged companions will enjoy ...             The Best American Short Stories 20093 reviews Mariner Books, 2009 Departing from the Trend I could not wait to review this collection of short stories! Since 1999 I have sought out this volume for reading pleasure, and in recent years noted that the selection of established writers all but eliminated work by new talent. Ms. Sebold has reversed the trend and presents us with beautiful samples. Short stories are alive and well as an art form. The assortment here confirm it. I fell ...             A Penguin Story5 reviews Antoinette Portis HarperCollins, 2009 Pure lines and intentions Some of the picture books I read make me wish I were a better reviewer. I know my history of the art form. I know what makes one book a stronger better read than another. I can sense when a book will feel right to an adult and to a child. But I am bested by the best sometimes. A Penguin Story comes from Antoinette Portis, a woman who has figured out how to do something extraordinarily difficult: ...             Every Patient Tells a Story52 reviews Lisa Sanders Broadway, 2009 Fascinating Analysis of Diagnostics I never watch t.v. Except for House, MD. I love the detective work undertaken by House and gang while their patient is hemorrhaging, coding and developing various gross pustules. Unlike Dr. House and his cumurdgeonly character, however, this book gives medicine a soul. It highlights the importance of the patient's story. Not just as a way of recognizing the "patient" as a human being, but ...             West Side Story293 reviews Natalie Ddmgm 1004353 Wood MGM/UA, 2003 John du Prey - Classical Review Romantically speaking, the delicate crescendo of unfinished love dominates this powerful classic (easily one of the finest dramatic musicals ever produced). The unfolding of love, passion, and intimacy between Tony and Maria, like the riptide, spills into the soul of this film. Their whispered and orchestrated words on the balcony create nuances beyond the realm of normal drama. Their marriage ...             America's Prophet: Moses and the American Story27 reviews Bruce Feiler William Morrow, 2009 Not Your Same old History Book Bruce Feiler gives us a fascinating read about America's History and how much of it relates to Moses. America's Prophet is an easy and enjoyable read from a unique perspective. The intertwining relationship that our country really has with the prophet Moses is a subject I am surprised hasn't been covered in depth before. As usual Bruce Feiler is detailed yet simplistic in his approach and ...             The Neverending Story287 reviews Michael Ende Dutton Juvenile, 1997 This book is the stuff dreams are made of Or dreams are the stuff this book is made of, both ways work. I have loved the movie based on this book since I was a kid, but had never had the chance to read the original story. Now that I have, I have to say the book is so much better (even though it would seem impossible). I actually got to care about the characters, even those that only appear in one chapter. I felt as if I knew them ...             The Story of a Lifetime: A Keepsake of Personal Memoirs39 reviews Stephen Pavuk, Pamela Pavuk Triangel, 2000 Great heirloom My Dad kept telling me to put my name on items around his house that I wanted when he passes, this is so very hard for me as nothing would be a consolation prize for his passing. I want him forever and this book is the closest I will get. The questions are great and good therapy for the one writing in it, as my father pointed out. Asks questions from childhood, teenage years, college times, early ...             The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis3 reviews Lydia Davis Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2009 Perfect introduction and will make you a rabid fan of Lydia Davis! I first heard about her about two years ago when I read an interview in Poets & Writers; what I found most interesting was the way she loved to experiment with the form. Any aspiring writer would do well to study and enjoy this book, but anyone would love it because she is SO funny! Some of the stories are SHORT indeed, while others are much longer. My favorite so far is Sketches in the Life of ...             The True Story of the Three Little Pigs155 reviews Jon Scieszka Puffin, 1996 Great Read I read this book in grammar school n' just absolutely loved it! It's funny n' witty. So I bought it for my young niece to enjoy the same experience I did as a child n' she just loves it too, even if her favorite pic in the book is of the lil' piggies butt in the air! Definitely a great read, and a must buy for any age.             Cowboys Full: The Story of Poker8 reviews James McManus Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2009 I learned so much. If you love poker and want deeper understanding of the game historically, psychologically, etc. get this book. McManus is highly skilled at serving up tons of information in an enjoyable and easy to read manner. I can't tell you how much I learned from reading it. Most of all, it made me realize how pertinent and valuable poker-related thinking skills are to decisions away from the felt on ...             The Story of Ferdinand (Puffin Storytime)96 reviews Munro Leaf Puffin, 2007 Brilliant book, brilliant illustrations. I love this book. The art and story is amazing and will always hold a special place in my heart and library.             The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour, Volume 7: The Frontier Stories6 reviews Louis L'Amour Bantam, 2009 THE BEST NON WESTERN STORIES HE WROTE The stories are all page turners. i read the book in one sitting. the stories are .... Death Westbound * Old Doc Yak * It's Your Move * And Proudly Die * Survival * Show Me The Way To Go Home * Thicker Than Blood * The Admiral * Shanghai, Not Without Gestures * The Man Who Stole Shakespeare * The Dancing Kate * Off the Mangrove Coast * Glorious Glorious! * By The Ruins of El Walarieh * Where ...             The Greatest Science Stories Never Told: 100 tales of invention and discovery to astonish, bewilder, and ...3 reviews Rick Beyer Harper, 2009 Unconventional Wisdom The English naturalist John Ray said "Nothing was invented and developed at the same time". As a result, for every invention, there are many back stories that fuel Rick Beyer's latest book about science and invention, a welcome addition to his "Greatest Stories Never Told" series. Think the Ferris Wheel refers to the material used to build it? Wrong. Think coin operated vending machines are a ...             Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)3 reviews Catherine Browne Prima Games, 2009 Luigi is back! This is a great game for the DSI -story is great - fun to play.             The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: Volume 1: Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to ...155 reviews Susan Wise Bauer Peace Hill Press, 2006 Great Content - it could have had bigger brighter pictures I bought this book for my seven year old grandson. I know that it is normally used for homeschooling but I just bought it to read to him. When we read together I sometimes like the content to be educational. We like the stories and he learns something too. I wish the pictures were bigger and brighter, but other than that this is a great educational tool, because your child will enjoy the way ...              search for books american, ancient, astonish, bewilder, christmas, classical, collected, cowboys, discovery, earliest, edition, emperor, ferdinand, frontier, greatest, history, invention, keepsake, lifetime, memoirs, neverending, official, outliers, penguin, personal, revised, sawtelle, science, storytime, stupefy books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: Climate of the 21st Century: Changes and Risks we recommend A lot of new information home  impressum - about us