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Guinness Book of World Records books is a fun old tradition with little education value by texas-swede Pros: Lots of fun and interesting records. Nice photos, great for 10 to 14 year olds.
Cons: Not much educational value. We have bought the Guinness Book of World Records books for several years. These books feature a selection of world records in various areas and they always have hard, shiny, and beautiful front covers. Even though the general style is the same from year ...
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Dec 24 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Time’s Review of 1969 by keithpruitt Pros: Tremendous photography, expertly written details, broad coverage
Cons: Some overlapping Could it be possible that it has been 40 years since 1969? Oh, I know, you young people are saying oh that was so long ago. Yep it was. But it doesn't seem so long in another way. I was eleven years old that year. (I ...
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Dec 24 '09 |
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Sex, Blood, and Necromancy: Two Monsters aren’t better than One by countess_eva Pros: Great story and action. major character developments. lover triangle resolves
Cons: none A team of hired assassins, a half rotting master vampire, some ravenous werewolves, and trouble in romantic paradise besets Anita on all sides. Amped up violence and sex builds into a ritualistic human sacrifice, promising a climax to die for. Will Anita ...
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Dec 24 '09 |
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Increasingly Pointless, "Transformers" Official Movie Adaptation Illustrates What Fans Already Know. by wlswarts Pros: Establishes the "Transformers" universe adequately
Cons: Mediocre illustrations, Jumpy story, No real character development. I began the year devoting a lot of time to graphic novels and trade paperback anthologies (of comic books) because this is a medium which has been expanding rapidly to become the source material for one of my favorite pastimes: watching movies. So, it ...
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Dec 24 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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On the First Peoples by pambo Pros: Good information, well organized.
Cons: No complaints With any luck, your view of the American Indian isn't shaped entirely by movies or casual assumptions but either way, "The Timeline of Native Americans" is an exceptionally thorough look at sometimes-unacknowledged history.Historian Greg O'Brien ...
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Dec 24 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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A fun way to learn about bears by Shanti Pros: Different elements, from recipes to drawings, photos and fun facts, educated readers about bears.
Cons: That said, the book could be viewed as having "scattered" elements. "Bear-ology" is truly a fascinating book. Author Sylvia Dolson shares an intimate connection with one special bear named Jeanie. Jeanie coexists with humans in the forested neighborhoods of Whistler Mountain - not by choice, but because developers ...
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Dec 24 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Missing In Death (J.D. Robb) - This one's truly different. by ladyconsumer Pros: Eve finds herself in an interesting dilemma.
Cons: Assumes a basic understanding of her background. Missing In Death is a short story, part of J.D. Robb's "In Death" series. Like all of the books in the series, it takes place in the future, and features Lieutenant Eve Dallas, a police detective in New York.In this case, it's the ...
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Dec 24 '09 |
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Speaking Out: Muntone Talks Constitutional Rights to Teenagers by keithpruitt Pros: Help for struggling readers, topic, discussion development, photography
Cons: perhaps a liberal slant in the religion discussion During the years I was privileged to work with the Steck Vaughn Company, one of the directions I went educationally was to research literacy instruction for struggling readers. It is amazing that students in high school could be reading at such low ...
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Dec 24 '09 |
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So much said in just 81 pages: prayer, God, silence by menkbabe Pros: For those interested in seeking God.
Cons: Not a how-to book, a book of practice. The title intrigues me, as does this book by Dom John Main, OSB. The writer, a monk, is telling us about using a word as a prayer to bring us to silence inside that we allow us to pursue and find God. If you are Christocentric, as am I, you will find ...
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Dec 24 '09 |
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When beggars can't be choosers by fizzytom Pros: Only book available in English so far
Cons: Lack of attention to detail, overly studious and stuffy Although I like to think of myself as a pretty independent and resourceful traveler, there are times when a guidebook is very useful. There is so much information out there on the internet that printed travel guides can’t really compete with; a ...
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Dec 24 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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The Unbreakable Child (Kim Michele Richardson): Confronting the Nuns from Hell by MiDoyle Pros: An emotionally charged retelling of abuse and survivorhood.
Cons: Tough reading. In 1922, the Vatican issued an order requiring every Bishop to keep the sexual abuse of children under wraps (the Pontifical Secret). It banned speaking of abuse outside the church; it must be kept a secret. In 1964, the church issued a new directive ...
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Dec 23 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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The Most Valued Of All Decorations...The Angel Doll. by Lark729_89 Pros: the entire story
Cons: none I felt really "into the character's lives" reading this heartwarming, story: The Angel Doll: A Christmas Story. It is about a ten year old boy named Whitey Black and how he loved his little sister, Sandy so much ...
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Dec 23 '09 |
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A lot of new information about bilinguism by alinagk  Pros: Explains one-parent-one-language method, very inspiring about bilingualism
Cons: none I've got this book because we are raising our daughter trilingual and I wanted to learn how to make sure that she will later be able to talk to all her relatives in different countries (Ukraine, Turkey and US). Also I heard a lot of stories that ...
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Dec 23 '09 |
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Feeding With Flair by pambo Pros: Fresh, tasty ideas
Cons: No nutritional info. At first glance, “Easy One-Pot: Frugal Recipes for Busy Cooks” can pass for yet another cookbook featuring crockpot recipes. As good as many of those can be, this one is better because it expands the menu by offering meals cooked atop the ...
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Dec 23 '09 |
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Voice or Noise: This Is Not Dr. Doolittle by rmthunter Pros: Engaging story, great characterizations, great drawing.
Cons: Some abrupt transitions, a few choppy scenes. I found Yamimaru Enjin's The Way to Heaven interesting and unusual enough that I decided to start her BL manga series, Voice or Noise. It's ...
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Dec 23 '09 |
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Booster Gold: 52 Pick-Up — Meet the Greatest Hero the World Will Never Know by elvisdo Pros: Fascinating basis for story; a great romp through the DC Universe; Jurgens is back
Cons: The inking is a bit sketchy for my liking The events of 52 revealed the existence of the newly-formed Multiverse with 52 parallel universes. During that timeframe, time and space was in peril by the insidious Mr. Mind but it was also a year without Superman, Batman and Wonder ...
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Dec 23 '09 |
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Making Work at Home Work by scentednights Pros: Great ideas to keep on track while working at home and trying to be successful.
Cons: Would have loved more ideas for people who have tight finances. Many people would rather work at home than leave the home every day for work. I know that I would certainly rather stay home with my family each day than go to work at an outside location. However, working at home brings with it a whole new set of ...
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Dec 23 '09 |
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Free will versus fate by seacow Pros: …
Cons: … I first became aware of this book through the ABC’s TV show of the same name. Disappointed that ABC has put it on hiatus for several months, I decided that I would use the time to at least read the book. This way, I can see how the show ...
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Dec 23 '09 |
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A thorough green building book by Shanti Pros: Superior in amount of information and its depth of green building knowledge.
Cons: As more of a textbook, it's a bit dry to read. I'm in a mode where I want to learn more about green building, but it's hard to know which book to turn to. I finally found an answer in"The Green Home: A Decision Making Guide for Owners and Builders." It seems like the most complete book I've come ...
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Dec 23 '09 |
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'Rooms to Remember' is memorable by Shanti Pros: The author names the elements in the photos, so readers can recreate the look.
Cons: She works mostly with neutral colors, so there aren't a lot of bold ideas here. Whether you use Rooms to Remember as a treasure-house of inspiration for decorating your own home or simply as a nice-looking coffee table book to add ambiance to your home, "Rooms to Remember" is a great book to own. While many interior ...
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Dec 23 '09 |
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"Our lives would never be the same again." - Buzz Aldrin's Magnificent Desolation by teamfreak16 Pros: Interesting look at the struggles of an American hero
Cons: Depression could be covered more in depth, tries to cram lots of stories in He was, by 20 minutes, the second man to walk on the moon. He’s been to the ocean floor and the North Pole, and he has read one of David Letterman’s Top 10 lists. He is the MTV logo. He also overcame severe depression and alcoholism before he ...
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Dec 23 '09 |
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Creativity Through the Lens by pambo Pros: Great ideas
Cons: None If you've got a shutterbug in your house, then you should also have a copy of "Camera Creative: Professional Photography Techniques for Innovative Images." This collection of 52 ways to help a user become more creative, beyond adding ...
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Dec 23 '09 |
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ChristmasScapes: Guaranteed To Keep Kids Busy For Hours by Freak369 Pros: 30 different designs, lots of detail, inexpensive, nice presentation
Cons: Seasonal item, hard to find in stores Trying to find coloring books that aren't boring can be a real challenge; most of the Christmas ones are too hokey or make Santa look like a big fat drunk that's ready to tip over. Thankfully, ...
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Dec 23 '09 |
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The Hidden Man - Legal Thriller by David Ellis by quidrock Pros: Great plotting, believable characters
Cons: Not a one. Jason Kolarich is an up and coming attorney in criminal defense when his wife and daughter are killed in one of those unaccountable traffic accidents one night while he was working on a case that he couldn't divert from. Kolarich walks away from all ...
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Dec 23 '09 |
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Atlas Shrugged: Ayn Rand's Masterpiece and Literary Apex by socritic Pros: New insights, great read, strong characters and socially recognized as an intellectual book.
Cons: Not accepted by the schools of philosophy. Long and time consuming. Author biased. Considered extreme. In Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand creates a scenario in a speculative world in which her characters transition from a great industrial age to a socialist and government controlled period. This creates a void between the great industrial minds from both ...
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Dec 23 '09 |
Overall Rating: Helpful |
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