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Franklin and Winston - A Look Behind Closed Doors by formmb Pros: Quick, informative and entertaining
Excellent sourcing Cons: Difficult to keep all of the names straight. Jon Meacham has written a truly memorable account of how the friendship between Winston Churchill and Franklin Delano Roosevelt greatly shaped the world during and after WWII. I approached this book with skepticism, given the large volume ...
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Dec 02 '08 |
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Amazonia Review: An Action Packed Fast Paced Thriller by digitalvampire Pros: Fast paced, inventive, imaginative and packed full of action.
Cons: Weak characterization, sometimes predictable hero conquers all story. Amazonia was the first book I read by James Rollins and I liked it so much I jumped online the next day and ordered all of his others right there and then.Amazonia is an action thriller with elements of sci-fi fantasy thrown in. The story starts ...
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Dec 02 '08 |
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The Mass Psychology of Religious Revolution by aohcapablanca Pros: Enter the minds of 1523 Germans wrestling with the revolutionary religious ideas of Martin Luther.
Cons: This first grappling in English with a theme sometimes begets too many words and sentences. James Fenimore Cooper's 1832 novel THE HEIDENMAUER was a publishing flop. The author and his family were nearing the end of a seven year stint in Europe. Nominally U. S. Consul in Lyon, the by then world-famous novelist made Paris his base. He also ...
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Dec 02 '08 |
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James Patterson's 2nd Chance : The women get a second chance to show their stuff! by ladyconsumer Pros: The main plot, and the subplots all kept me captivated.
Cons: Just a minor one - the whole "jurisdiction" thing. 2nd Chance is the second book in James Patterson's The Women's Murder Club series. For those unfamiliar with the series, it revolves around four women who pool their resources to solve murders in San Francisco. Lindsey is the ...
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Dec 02 '08 |
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Friendship Stretches Across Faiths in The Trees of the Dancing Goats by bilbopooh Pros: celebration of two different faiths, excellent example of neighborliness
Cons: some concern over whether the neighbors will recover I've read a lot of Christmas books and a few Hanukkah books, but I haven't read many books that have touched equally on both celebrations. Patricia Polacco's The Trees of the Dancing Goats, inspired by true events, does just that, honoring ...
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Dec 02 '08 |
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Unique Fantasy Series Steps Outside Many of The Usual Cliches by digitalvampire Pros: Original, creative fantasy fiction at its best.
Cons: It ends and you will not want it to! I would say the fantasy genre is my favorite style of fiction. I love drifting off into other worlds full of fantastic characters, bizarre creatures and amazing new sights, sounds and experiences. It is a shame however, that the genre has become quite so ...
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Dec 02 '08 |
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One of the most iconic books ever written by saffiresutton Pros: Very well written and evocative of a time not so long ago.
Cons: Upsetting, you almost wish you could be in that court room arguing with the judge! To Kill a Mocking Bird, is a book I had to read at school, and I am so glad I did! It has everything you could want from a novel, great characters that you get to know, mystery, intrigue, tragedy, love and desperation, and moreover it describes the ...
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Dec 02 '08 |
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The Old Breed Understood That With Privilege Comes Responsibility by morilla Pros: Well written; Fair illustrations; Objectively told
Cons: Not for the young or sensitive A close relative served in the U.S. Navy prior to and during World War Two. Though reluctant to share his experiences with family members, there were times when I could get him to spin a few "sea stories" that were decidedly more truth than ...
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Dec 02 '08 |
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I Can Fix Things With This Book. by luxuryliners Pros: Easy to understand, straightforward, repair, directions, lots of issues covered, nice troubleshooter, helpful illustrations.
Cons: Print is somewhat small, sometimes have to wade through instructions that apply to other models. IntroductionOne of the best investments I've ever made in my Cadillac other than the car itself, has to be this repair manual. When it comes to working under the hood of a ...
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Dec 02 '08 |
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Dr. Freudine Reaches Out To Youth After Reading Richard Paul Evan's New Novel~ by jankp Pros: charming story of first love and coming of age; tragic story of runaway
Cons: a tearjerker NOTE - Dr. Freudine is a fictitious psychiatrist and my alter ego who sometimes helps me to review books, movies and music. Last time she agreed to read Ghosts Among Us by James Van Praagh.*************I keep reading Blondie's ghost book until my ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Cute But Very LittleSubstance... by wendy7734 Pros: Nice illustrations.
Cons: Story needs a lot of work. My Little Pony Wishes Do Come True was written by Ann Marie Capalija and illustrated by Lyn Fletcher and is one of the many stories about those cute little ponies. This tale is 23 pages long and is filled with bright and cheerful ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Chemistry (Book), Julia Burdge by gto20120 Pros: Great for those going into a career of chemistry.
Cons: General ideas, good for college class Intro This Chemistry book is a more in depth and is a college level book. The book contains theories, laws, equations, and basic principles of chemistry. There are 25 chapters. Starting with Atoms, molecules going to Stiochiometry, and ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Come Join The Party! by wendy7734 Pros: Cute story with bright pictures.
Cons: The pictures are a little too busy. The first My Little Pony book that I got for my daughter was The World's Biggest Tea Party. As I have been a fan of My Little Pony for a number of years, I had to buy this book when I saw it. It cost me $3.99 to purchase it from ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Very Pony Indeed by wendy7734 Pros: Cute stories with vibrant pictures.
Cons: Intended for girls only. I have always been a My Little Pony fan since I was a little girl and it seems natural for me to read stories about them to my one year old daughter. She already has a few of them in her growing book collection and when I ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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A Beautiful Christmas Story for Children by carmenbabylove Pros: Beautifully written and illustrated, story of the Christmas Star leading to Bethlehem
Cons: None As a former reading teacher, I love sharing books with my 5 year old daughter. With Christmas fast approaching, I am pulling out the Christmas books. While we have books on Santa, I feel it is important to also read books about the true ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Notes on My Recent Abduction is a study in perseverance by poetchik Pros: Good dialogue; nice transitions; provides resources for further study
Cons: Too long at times "Notes on My Recent Abduction by A. Lincoln 1864" is a novel based on John Wilkes Booth's plot to kidnap President Abraham Lincoln in 1864 or 1865. Booth's purpose in abducting Lincoln was to force the government to end the Civil ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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...Corrupts Absolutely. ULTIMATE X-MEN: ABSOLUTE POWER by talyseon Pros: This Ultimate incarnation of Marvel's Mutant Team continues to deliver intelligent stories and great art.
Cons: Art is not up to the high standard of the story. Ultimate X-Men Volume 19: Absolute Power. Written by Aron E. Coleite, art by Mark Brooks. This graphic novel is set in the Ultimates Universe. It tends to be more down and dirty than the mainline, more written for adults. The ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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An exhaustive look at the work of author Neil Gaiman by stus3 Pros: It's completist, exhaustive and detailed.
Cons: It's neither fish (academic study) nor fowl (fannish completism). Who is the audience? This is one heck of a peculiar, albeit unique book. At over 500 pages, it's a surprise, given that it's a study of a living author. We usually see tomes like this only after someone's decided to write a dissertation, don't we? But Neil ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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A book with great visual ideas by Shanti Pros: An inspiring and informative book.
Cons: Limited to mostly sophiticated, elegant designs. Honestly, I wasn't sure about a book focusing on interior design written by a woman named "Bunny." I figured it'd be either too cutesy and superficial or too snobby. Come to find out it's neither.How's this quote for not being too ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Wish I had this book when I built by Shanti Pros: Helps laypeople plan better homes.
Cons: The book can only do so much for the home-planning challenged. When my husband designed our home in the mountains, I couldn't really visualize the floor plan. In fact, I was so bad at it, that I told him he should switch out where our master bedroom went with the guest bedroom. He said we wouldn't get the great ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Waiting Ha Jinn by susiewho Pros: Slow but in a way fascinating
Cons: A very slow read This is a book you pick up, put down and pick up again. It doesn't captivate you at all . Sometimes it seems to drone on with minute details dragging, dragging, dragging and yet if you plod through it there is a certain something that is ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Where's My Bright Shiny Future? by quasar Pros: nostalgically futuristic feel, informative and amusing, combines technology and history and sociology
Cons: a few missing topics, a few miscategorized topics, a few topics that perhaps didn't belong Where's My Jetpack?: A Guide to the Amazing Science Fiction Future that Never Arrived by Daniel H. Wilson is part history of technology, part overview of cutting edge research and industry efforts, and part fun look at the nature of humanity. The ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Voices by BBailey182 Pros: Part history, part journalism, part philosophy -- all interesting.
Cons: Nothing comes to mind. "Into Thin Air" was a previous book by Jon Krakauer. He writes in superb fashion about the dangers involved in climbing Mount Everest. From there he moved on to something really dangerous: ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Welcome to the New World Cafe, Where the Thanksgiving Door Stays Open by befus Pros: Vibrant illustrations; great story of cross-cultural friendship
Cons: I would have liked more details about the meal We've eaten left-over stuffing and mashed potatoes and we spent yesterday in bumper to bumper traffic on the turnpike. Hmm. Thanksgiving must be over, which means it's time for me to review the thanksgiving picture books our family most enjoyed this ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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A wonderful fable for children & adults by poetchik Pros: Very quick read; easy to understand; beautiful imagery.
Cons: None. "The Traveler" is a fable about a boy named Charlie who decides to travel the world is search of perfection. Although he has parents who love him, lots of friends to play with and a fun dog, all of these joys also bring him pain (chores, broken toys, ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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