October 2012 | Order Of Harry Potter Books

A Writer's Guide to Fiction (Writer's Compass) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I used Elizabeth Lyons' book, The Sell-your-Novel Toolkit, after I'd finished my first novel. Her samples of query letters and synopses helped me sell my first (and second) novels. Now I recommend it to students when I teach fiction writing. Her new book, A Writer's Guide to Fiction, is loaded with practical...

The Greatest Movies Ever: The Ultimate Ranked List of the 101 Best Films of All Time Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I am something of a collector of "Best movie ever" type books, so believe me when I say that in many regards this is one of the best. The amount of information presented for each entry is very impressive, the color photographs well-chosen, and the writing of a high caliber. The book passed the ultimate...

The Doctors: Who's Who: The Story Behind Every Face of the Iconic Time Lord Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Nice biographies on all the men to play the Doctor, However the truth remains..."Tom Baker" will always be the best and definitive Doctor. He was/is the best representative of the character. He was the complete package and had all the key ingredients that made the character memorable and popular with...

A Picture Book Primer: Understanding and Using Picture Books Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book arrived just in time for my class. It was in great condition and it was cost efficient. Chapters are about 20 to 25 pages long, so it was great to be able to read one chapter and move on to the next. Chapters gave great examples of the books that were being discussed.Click Here to see more...

Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Value Guide, Second Edition: 1973-2006 Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)My wife and I do have quite a few Keepsake Ornaments that we've bought over the years for each other to be placed on our Christmas Tree but we're not collectors in the true sense. But I found out full well the value of Hallmark ornaments when I found five pieces in the Frosty Friends collection at a...

Tagged for Murder: A Molly Doyle Mystery Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Elaine Flinn's second book in her antique mystery series is even better than the first! "Tagged for Murder" (love the title) again features antique dealer, Molly Doyle, as she continues to rebuild her reputation in the posh community of affluent Carmel, CA.Mayhem erupts when local antique dealer, Trudy...

Glazes from Natural Sources Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I am a self taught potter who is still very much a student when it comes to the craft. I have read a great many books on the subject and this one is very well done. It is packed with solid and useful information. It is a great technical book on any form of glaze testing, it only focuses on natural sources....

Outsmart the MBA Clones: The Alternative Guide to Competitive Strategy, Marketing and Branding Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Masters degrees in Business Administration (MBA) are not only being taught in elite schools, but in nearly every university, college, and diploma mill that can find some way to get accreditation. Most of the programs teach their students similar concepts in the core subjects of Financial and Management...

Owl (Reaktion Books - Animal) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)If you, like me, are intrigued by owls and want to know more about them; if you think you like owls, but don't know much about them; if you are a bird lover, including but not limited to, owls--whatever your level of interest---you may want to look further, as this book is bound to disappoint.One can...

Charlie Bone and the Time Twister (The Children of the Red King, Book 2) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Hello everyone, i am a book fanatic. I read the first book in the red king series, Midnight for Charlie Bone, in June 2003. And even though 3 months isn't as long a time as i will be waiting for the next abarat book and the next unicorn chronicles, it was hard to wait. As soon i heard it was out i went...

Rising Force: The Magic of Magnetic Levitation Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a really delightful book that covers every aspect of magnetic levitation -- and then some. It is written in a clear direct and engaging style with a number of charming personal references. It is clear that the author has decades of experience in the field and still delights in the Magic. If you...

England For Dummies Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I just have to say this book was amazing! I have been thinking and dreaming about going to England for ages. This book explained so much that I absolutely would NOT have known! Thinking about if I would have went without reading this book is scary! There is so much information in here you NEED to know...

Bad Baby Names: The Worst True Names Parents Saddled Their Kids With, and You Can Too Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I've read a number of baby name books, but it never occurred to me that among them would be one dedicated to the WORST names possible. Some of the names in here defy description. It's amazing to think of people actually being named things like Evil Blessing! And they're all from the U.S. Census!I had...

Fade to Black: A Book of Movie Obituaries (Omnibus Press) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I really enjoyed this book. While I have no specific insight as to how the author really chose the subjects for inclusion in this book, he certainly appears to have extracted a lively (though dead) group of celebrities from all strata of the movie industry.This book was well-researched and provided lots...

The New Testament as Literature: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)My first encounter with the Bible came in my early teens. I always enjoyed reading, and more I read of the authors of broadly European provenance, more I came across allusions and references to the Bible. I became curious about this book that was overarching much of the Western art for the better part...

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Elves and Fairies Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I found this to be comprehensive book with an amazing amount of information on elves and faeries. I liked that it combined modern popular culture with mythology and folk tales. I loved the section where J.R.R Tolkien gives his views on the Faerie Realm and the stories that arise from it. Also stuff on...

Joyful Mother of Children: The Magic and Mayhem of Motherhood Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I loved this book. It made me laugh and made me feel like I was a little less alone in the crazy world of motherhood! The book is full of stories, making it a fun and quick read. But it's also full of real wisdom and wonderful ideas that have made a real difference in my family. I've given it to several...