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Close Encounters

admin — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 02:38:54 +0000

I saw this and it just seemed like the perfect title. I remember reading a book titled The Last Catholic in America, a book that detailed the year by year struggles of a fictional student in a Catholic grade school. And knowing what it was like to attend a similar system, I loved the book and its humorous look at school life. This book, Close Encounters of the Third Grade Kind, is probably in a very similar vein.

Art of Kissing

admin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:37:27 +0000

This is another gift idea that has to be given to friend that understands your sense of humor or a significant other that knows how to take a joke. A reprint of the 1936 original, this book offers some tips and tricks on how to be good at kissing. And there is a such a thing as a bad kisser, which is why this gift should be given out to people with a sense of humor.

Old and used books

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:34:52 +0000

Even though there is a trend toward e-books and tablet computers, there is still nothing like holding a book in your hand. And having a classic of literature and having an early edition would be even better. Now, this might be a little on the expensive side, but having something like this would be really cool.

Continuing education

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:38:44 +0000

Most people believe that when you graduate college, you get a job and that’s it. There are some, like myself, who think the real education begins after that, since it is driven by personal desire. There are a few books in this realm of what some call “self-help” and this is one of the standards. You couple this with Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends and Influence People” and you get a pretty decent 1-2 punch in the realm of personal development.

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:50:21 +0000

If you want a cookbook that has a recipe for everyone in your household, then you need to grab this book by the Pioneer Woman herself, Ree Drummond.

In “The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl,” Ree Drummond provides step by step recipes in categories like Starters (appetizers), In the Morning (breakfast), Dinner (lunch), Supper (dinner), and Sweets (dessert). There are also bonus sections like Sunday Dinner and Cowboy Dinner Party.

You won’t be disappointed… I wasn’t!

LeapFrog Tag Reading System

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:32:11 +0000

My daughter has the LeapFrog Tag Reading System and absolutely loves it; even now that she can read on her own. The Tag Reading System is a well-made toy that offers hundreds of hours of play, a terrific lineup of favorite books, and a different experience every time. While it will never replace reading to children, it is a great way to increase the amount of time they spend enjoying books.

Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:33:46 +0000

Lone Survivor: “The Eye Witness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of Seal Team 10″ is a spectacular read. Not only does Lutttrell tell you about the mission, he gives his account of what this war is about. Reading this book will give you insight on what it takes to become a Navy SEAL. You will also learn things you may not know about Afghanistan: the people and their differences. The descriptive nature of the book puts many things in perspective.

This book is well written, intense, and has all the qualities a bestseller should have.

$8.99 at amazon.com

Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life

admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:45:48 +0000

The author has illustrated four ways to adopt change and it is us to decide which way we will prefer to adopt. Change is something which we usually don’t want to accept. This is because; we don’t want ourselves to shift from a comfort zone to uncertanity. But, change is necessary for progress and so we must change ourselves.

$12.70 at Amazon.com

The Photography Book

admin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:12:06 +0000

The content in this book is varied, ranging from war photographs to celebrity pop portraits. There are black and white photos, color photos and some printed in sepia. And many of the photos are printed using different processes such as gelatin silver, platinum, C-type, bromide, photogravure and oil print.

The book is organized in alphabetical order according to photographer name. It is a very straight-forward, comprehensive yet concise, art reference book that would be perfect for any art and/or photo enthusiast.

$16.47 at Amazon

The Complete Reference HTML & XHTML

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:08:24 +0000

This book has 932 pages and covers html, xhtml and even css. It has everything needed for one to be able to code their own web site pages. This book works well for the beginner as well as a great reference for an advanced user.

Best Price Available at Amazon: $8.00