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Friedman's worldview is Flat, with Ripe Concept by leftrevolution Pros: Popular and trendy geo-political ideas that upward office goers should be familiar with.
Cons: Redundant, overly business focused, with a narrow view of humanistic impacts of his theories. Friedman is a well-known and engaging author who's premise in this book tries to set itself upon the mantle of earth shattering political-history-theory texts. As the title suggests, the world we inhabit in the 21st Century is in essence "flat" and ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Fearless Fourteen - Stephanie Plum… Why Don’t I Care Anymore? by AliventiAsylum Pros: it's Stephanie Plum
Cons: characters either tired or doing things too outlandish, too much going on There was a time when I got my hands on the first Stephanie Plum book by Janet Evanovich that I couldn’t wait for more. I burned through a number of the books in the series that summer and never got tired of them. I could pin my apathy about ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Imagine a Puppy Sneaking into School: A Fun Biscuit Book by carmenbabylove Pros: Beloved main character, early reader, silly, positive image of school
Cons: None My 5 year old daughter loves the Biscuit stories. For her first day of preschool this year, we surprised her with Biscuit Goes to School. It was a perfect gift because, in the story, Biscuit is excited to go to school, just like ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Yesterday’s Magic; Another Plea to go Green? by le_domaine Pros: Legends, myths, and icons meld with issues confronting present-day Earth creating an intriguing tale.
Cons: Occasionally grinds to frustrating slow pace if you have heard it all before. Most of us know Merlin, King Arthur, and Morgan LeFay. We remember the knights of the round table, Camelot, and happy ever after. But, that was all set in medieval times. There were wizards, witches, royals, castles, and ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Santa Paws — Christmas Cheer: The Canine and Feline Way by elvisdo Pros: Beautiful photography; nice board book
Cons: Maybe just a bit too cute for words "Dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!"—Dr. Peter Venkman, GhostbustersWhat do you get for a 13-month old for Christmas? My sister-in-law knows how much little Visdo loves reading his books. One of ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Birds of the Rocky Mountains - bird identification made easy by pilarzmom Pros: Simple, easy-to-follow layout, realistic illustrations
Cons: not a pocket guide While I don't consider myself a full-fledged "birder," I do have a keen interest in knowing about the ones that come to my yard, as well as those that I see while hiking here in Colorado. What I realized, however, was that as a fairly new resident of ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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There's an Alligator Under My Bed by mjhollingshead Pros: 18 thumbs up from Osage County First Grade
Cons: none noted Mercer Mayer's - There's an Alligator Under My Bed is another in his nightmare/night fear books written to help alleviate children's fears for what might be in the closet, under the bed, or waiting for eyes to close. There's an ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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A Cute Cloth Book for Infants! by tiffy0380 Pros: Lovely illustrations, shows a family of color which ethnic children can relate to
Cons: Very hard to find in stock, not machine washable I received Sweet, Sweet Baby! at my baby shower and could not wait to read it out loud to my daughter. Sweet, Sweet Baby! is a soft teething book with beautiful illustrations by Javaka Steptoe. The book is only 6 pages long and ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
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There's Something in My Attic by mjhollingshead Pros: 18 thumbs up
Cons: none noted Mercer Mayer's - There's Something in My Attic : begins with a view of a nighttime on the farm, an old country house and barn beyond. Two chimney flues perch on each side of the peak of the roof, and up on the second floor a light is ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Where Do I Go? by CindyJean Pros: great characters, interesting plot, very relatable
Cons: a few VERY unlikeable characters INTRODUCTION When I opened up a recent package from Wynn-Wynn Media I was a little surprised. I found a novel by Neta Jackson, and the first words I noticed on the cover were ‘Yada Yada.’ Why did that surprise me? ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Dealing With The Pain by kevintipple Pros: The Book.
Cons: Stigmatized because it is self pubbed. As a frequent knee pain sufferer who doesn't want surgery, I am always on the lookout at my local library for new books on the subject. When I saw this one in the New Arrivals section, I grabbed it and took it home. Written by a surgeon, this informative ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
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Historical Thriller, Love Story, War Crimes all Come Together for a Good Read by carmenbabylove Pros: Thought provoking, twists and turns, post war setting in Venice
Cons: Story drags a bit here and there I love historical thrillers and was happy to find Alibi by Joseph Kanon at a local used book store. I had enjoyed Kanon's The Good German and wanted to read more by this author. SynopsisThe story is set in ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Eric Carle's Mister Seahorse: If only human childbirth worked the same way... by jurgrace Pros: Fun illustrations, Teaches kids how sea babies come to being
Cons: Human Dads can't carry the same burden We recently stumbled on Mister Seahorse at the library. My daughter likes Eric Carle's collage pictures, as well as sea animals, so she had to take this one home. Once we read it, we were in for a delightful surprise.Mister ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Inside Inside: Get the Curved Story Straight from the Horse Jumper's Mouth by quasar Pros: covers lots of really interesting ground, behind the scenes look at Inside the Actor's Studio
Cons: scattered, first half of the book barely mentions the show, difficult to place things chronologically I never seriously considered pursuing it in any way, but I was fairly active in school theater as a kid. I acted and (sometimes) did set work or sound or lighting on almost every play produced during my elementary and junior high school days. My dad was ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Is It an Alphabet Book or a Riddle Book? It's Both! by jeavinl Pros: guessing game, illustrations, reinforces letter recognition/sounds/vocabulary
Cons: none My daughter has known her alphabet since she was two but that doesn't mean she's outgrown alphabet books. In fact, this creative take on the old ABC theme reads like a game and builds up literacy skills. It Begins with an A is a guessing ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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The Book of Skulls, by Robert Silverberg by cdm72 Pros: Good story, great conflict, great prose.
Cons: Took too long to be able to tell the characters apart. Let’s say you have three friends. I mean even I’ve got that many, although it may be fair to call some acquaintances rather than friends, but if pressed, even I could wrangle up three more. Okay, you’ve got your three in mind? Now ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Mercy Watson: A Chapter Book for a Young Beginning Reader by jeavinl Pros: lovable pig, childlike perspective, charming "suspenseful" story, short chapters, large text, amusing full-color illustrations
Cons: none My daughter loves to read. She's only four but she's gone through most of the picture books and easy readers we have at home and the ones in her pre-K classroom. So I've been wondering for a while, what's next? Still, when the director of her school ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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An Interesting Read That Might Stimulate Some Ideas by morilla Pros: Illustrative for fans; Recipes provided
Cons: Illustrations, while good, lack color/detail If you're a John Gierach fan, then you know he has some decided opinions regarding fly tackle, flies, and myriad other issues. You also know that he has a retinue of friends who regularly appear in his columns and books who have influenced those ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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From the Mountains, To the Prairies... And Across the Atlantic Again by bethesdalily Pros: Excellent, entertaining travel log that presents fascinating aspects of American culture.
Cons: Not politically-correct, by modern standards. THE SPLENDID STATELINESS OF SIMPLICITY &n
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"That this state-room had been specially engaged for 'Charles Dickens, Esquire, and Lady,' was rendered sufficiently clear even to my scared intellect by a very small manuscript, ...
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Dec 28 '08 |
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The Tiniest Tiger: Finding a Safe Home for All Cats, Wild and Domestic by Bryan_Carey Pros: The educational lesson about big cats; Illustrations
Cons: Pairs of pages without illustrations. Children's books commonly feature animals and for good reason. Little ones like animals and they grab the child's attention, making it more likely that they will not only remain interested, but also listen more closely to the book's message. One ...
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Dec 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Pierre and Jean by arkhaine Pros: A fine story told well. Maupassant's gifts for description, irony and psychology are on display.
Cons: None. Guy de Maupassant's Pierre and Jean*, his fourth novel, is a large story told small, a family drama written in miniature, highlighting the French author's astonishing capability for psychological insight, emotional irony, and the subtle touch of his ...
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Dec 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Dexter in the Dark: All Moloch's Shadow Children by swopedesign Pros: Dexter's ever-lovable wit; Cody & Astor's own Dark Passengers; damaged Sgt. Doakes reappears
Cons: Introduction of the primeval and immortal Summarian god Moloch as the father of Dark Passengers We first met Dexter in Lindsay's Darkly Dreaming Dexter, and met him again in Dearly Devoted Dexter. Dexter is a blood spatter expert for the Miami PD. He is also a serial killer with a code instilled in him by his adoptive police officer father, Harry. ...
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Dec 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Inspiring Biographical Story of 44th US President Elect by jenniferkateab Pros: Inspirational story and illustrations; written for children; message of hope
Cons: Not objectively written ~ might not appeal to readers who didn't vote for Obama In November of 2008, My entire family sat rapt around the television, awaiting the tally of our now historic Presidential Election. The moment Obama's victory was announced for real, I nearly fainted and flip-flopped at the same time! With tears in ...
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Dec 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Delightful Book for Baby's First Christmas by soulkissed2003 Pros: Striking drawings to enthrall your baby (and you)! Sweet, simple plot with family values.
Cons: Nary a one! Sure to become treasured in your household. My husband and I were out and about today and were near the Barnes & Noble store, which is almost an hour from our home. I had some pocket change left on a gift card from last year and decided it was a great time ...
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Dec 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Nino Pernettis' Caffe Abbraci Cookbook~More Than a Cookbook~An Autobiography~An Adventurous Travel Book Too~ by ifif1938 Pros: Marvelous cookbook, story about one mans love of food and the business of food.
Cons: None One of the best books I've read this year is a cookbook! But, not just any old kind of cookbook, rather a book filled with the love of food, life and travels…About a man who has experienced the highs and lows of a lifetime which can only be ...
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Dec 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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