books about: world     books:       The World Without Us227 reviews Alan Weisman Picador, 2008 This amazing work of fiction... ..Had me in laughing tears over the imagination of the writer in fits of ecstasy and rapturous delight as he typed out the pages. And then rushing into the bushes buck naked to be One with Lady Gaia!... ..Before coming back in for the bug solvents and creams for all the bites and poisonous plants out there that he ran into. I'm sure the profits of the book will calm his Rage over all those ...             World Without End365 reviews Ken Follett Dutton Adult, 2007 World Without End This was one of the best books I have read in a while. It was even better than Pillars of the Earth. I recommend that anyone who reads the book should read Pillars of the Earth first in order for World Without End to make sense, because in the book they make references to people in the Pillars of the Earth. It will keep you up at night wondering what is going to happen next.             The World Is Flat 3.0: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century1139 reviews Thomas L. Friedman Picador, 2007 The Idea of a Flat World When I first started reading this book I did not know what to expect. "The World is Flat"? Once I got into it I realized what Friedman was saying. I really enjoyed reading this book. I really liked how Friedman referred to the globalization as "leveling the playing field". I had never really thought of it that way up until now. He really opened my eyes to a lot of new things. Friedman brings you ...             The World Is Flat1139 reviews Thomas Friedman Penguin Books Ltd (UK), 2007 The Idea of a Flat World When I first started reading this book I did not know what to expect. "The World is Flat"? Once I got into it I realized what Friedman was saying. I really enjoyed reading this book. I really liked how Friedman referred to the globalization as "leveling the playing field". I had never really thought of it that way up until now. He really opened my eyes to a lot of new things. Friedman brings you ...             World Made by Hand: A Novel72 reviews James Howard Kunstler Atlantic Monthly Press, 2008 Compelling Vision of Post-Apocalyptic Dystopia James Howard Kunstler has crafted a compelling and fascinating dystopian vision of post-Apocalyptic America. Bombs have leveled the great epicenters of American society and the latter is plunged back into a Hobbesian existence that resembles pre-industrial society. Think Mad Max, without internal combustion engines. The focus of the narrative is in an upstate area of New York. The ...             Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy (FSG Classics)575 reviews Jostein Gaarder Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007 Fun, Fascinating, possibly even Educational (but who cares) I forget where I found this book - not, I think, on Amazon. I took it on vacation, thinking a novel about philosophy should at least help me sleep at night. Not only did I race through it eagerly, but my better half, who has not been seen reading a book for pleasure in the 8 years we've been together, also picked it up and couldn't put it down. We've just ordered six more copies to give to ...             A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance: Portrait of an Age195 reviews William Manchester Back Bay Books, 1993 A Great Read !! In my book, "Astronomical Symbols on Ancient and Medieval Coins", I devote a number of chapters to the astronomical symbols that were depicted on medieval coinage as signs of divine right to sovereignty. As part of my research, I read numerous books on medieval history, and I found that Manchester's book, "A World Lit Only By Fire," was of great value. In additon to many items of interest ...             The Post-American World89 reviews Fareed Zakaria W. W. Norton, 2008 Zakaria at the top of his game Fareed Zakaria is one the best minds in journalism. His knowledge of the world and ability to explain it is exceptional. If you want to see the economic future of the US this is a must read.             World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War408 reviews Max Brooks Three Rivers Press, 2007 Brilliance shadowed by bias What can I say about Max Brooks that hasn't been said already? On many levels this is an absolutely brilliant book that not only complements the zombie/post apocalyptic genre but actually transcends it. Max may well have surpassed George Romero as the authority of the Zombie genre. While George had inserted social commentary into a then new but often maligned genre and had elevated that genre ...             Our Dumb World: The Onion's Atlas of the Planet Earth, 73rd Edition98 reviews The Onion Little, Brown and Company, 2007 Where's my free globe? Mine never came with the "Free Globe Inside" promised on the cover, but I bet it was stolen from my copy which I borrowed from the library. It's a challenge to take on around two hundred countries, maps, flags, and funny little photos and keep you not only amused but educated-- at your own ethnocentricity, ignorance, half-baked notions of everywhere else outside a hundred miles from where you ...             The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages: From the Fall of Rome to ...26 reviews Susan Wise Bauer Peace Hill Press, 2007 Love it! I love this whole series of books-- and so do my children! This year, my almost 7-year old ASKED for this book for his BIRTHDAY!!!             Brave New World and Brave New World Revisited17 reviews Aldous Huxley Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2005 Mood controlling pills and uniformity As I watch the commercials for Zoloft and other psychiatric drugs that are frequently encouraged to the general public today thanks to advertising, I can't help but smell the essence of the stew descibed by Huxley in this wonderful book simmering in our own modern kitchen. It is controversal to advertise tobacco but it is perfectly suitable to make the drugs once used to control the mentally ...             Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World (Gift Edition): Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life80 reviews Joanna Weaver WaterBrook Press, 2007 Perfect antitode to today's busy life Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver is a book that should be on every woman's bookshelf. In today's world that requires more and more of women: working full time, perfect wife and mom, active in church and school, spotless housekeeper, and gourmet chef, Weaver's book is a counterpoint singing the value of rest and taking the time to listen to Jesus. Weaver uses the story in ...             The Story of the World: Activity Book 1: Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor, ...55 reviews Susan Wise Bauer Peace Hill Press, 2006 A must-have companion This is a must-have for going through the Story of the World series. My favorite part is the "continued reading" recommendations. I'd suggest not trying to do all the activities. We started out that way and it was taking forever. I do have her do the map exercises for every chapter and try to read at least one of the recommended books (often a fairy tale/myth/legend picture book about that ...             Our Dumb World: The Onion's Atlas of the Planet Earth, 73rd Edition98 reviews The Onion Little, Brown and Company, 2007 Where's my free globe? Mine never came with the "Free Globe Inside" promised on the cover, but I bet it was stolen from my copy which I borrowed from the library. It's a challenge to take on around two hundred countries, maps, flags, and funny little photos and keep you not only amused but educated-- at your own ethnocentricity, ignorance, half-baked notions of everywhere else outside a hundred miles from where you ...             The Greatest Salesman in the World158 reviews Og Mandino Frederick Fell Publishers, 2001 Enjoyable, Easy Read, Motivational The first book I have read by Og Mandino, THE GREATEST SALESMAN IN THE WORLD, is a delightful little book on self-improvement. It is a classic, and many self-help authors will borrow the wisdom, principles, and themes in the book. The story begins with Hafid, who overseas the largest multinational trade empire in the civilized world. He possesses scrolls that contain principles that he ...             World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery2 reviews Jeffrey Brodd Saint Mary's Press, 2003 Textbook This exact book is a requirement for a theology course at Walsingham Academy. It arrived in perfect condition, almost as quick as buying in the store, except someone else drove. I am buying more online than ever--the technology is maturing. I would rather sit in my den than drive through all sorts of weather--with no guarantee the book will be there when I arrive. The book is an excellent ...             World War Hulk (Marvel Comics)11 reviews Greg Pak Marvel Comics, 2008 A great final for planet Hulk This book is really good, has a lot of good fights, the story is basic but is a good final to planet hulk, Jonh Romita JR's art is espectacular, if you compare this book with Pplanet Hulk it is a mistake because planet hulk is a very complex-interesting arc, and world war hulk delivers the final, now i want to read Hulk (red hulk) and find out what happens to our green/red goliath.             The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2008 (Unofficial Guides)72 reviews Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa Wiley, 2007 Must have book This book is filled with tips that are invaluable for time savings when visiting the Disney Parks. I used the info to plan my family's days and we were able to hit the major rides with little waiting by using the information from the book. We also learned the hard way to follow the information in the book, as we went on one ride that was recommended as not worth our time and my 7 year old ...             The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: Volume 1: Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to ...106 reviews Susan Wise Bauer Peace Hill Press, 2006 Narrative & comprehensive ancient history for kids (& adults). I bought this book while homeschooling my two girls. The book was such good story that I began using it for evening reading to the girls before bed (that way I got to read it too!) I found that the narrative format (story telling) was much more engaging than a collection of facts (as textbooks tend to do). The author selects information, individuals and nations and so obviously leaves out a ...              search for books activity, american, ancient, busyness, century, classical, classics, discovery, earliest, edition, emperor, finding, greatest, guides, having, history, intimacy, medieval, philosophy, portrait, post-american, religions, renaissance, revised, revisited, salesman, twenty-first, unofficial, volume, without books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen outdoor living: Outdoor Seasons Cistern Fountain Kit Impressum - about us get your own tag board