The Meaning of Life: Reflections in Words and Pictures on Why We Are Here

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What The World's Movers & Shakers Are Thinking.......2004-10-19

This is a great book and easy to read. All readings in the book attempt to answer the question: Why are we here? Small concise answers from the world's most recongizable people. Lots of pictures as only Life can take. The whole idea? Make you think too.

Wisdom and art.......2000-07-11

This book greatly combines the art of photography, philosophy and real life stories. The world's most famous and respected people share their thoughts on the meaning of life; their words of wisdom are dispersed among excellent black and white photographs.

Duke We're Glad We Knew You: John Wayne's Friends and Colleagues Remember His Remarkable Life

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Enjoyable Book
Celebrate the Duke's life!!!!
GOD BLESS YOU, COUSIN HERB
The Duke: Remembered by his friends & colleagues.
Great Book on John Wayne

Duke We're Glad We Knew You: John Wayne's Friends and Colleagues Remember His Remarkable Life
Herb Fagen
Manufacturer: Citadel
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1559723696

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Enjoyable Book.......2007-05-12

With John Wayne's 100th birth date coming up I started looking for books on him that I have not read. This book is very enjoyable reading. You learn alot about the man from his fellow co-workers and friends. I would recommend this one to any one.

Celebrate the Duke's life!!!!.......2007-01-13

One of the reasons Wayne was so popular was that he symbolized everything America wanted to be; strong ,brave,loyal,savvy and honest.His character was a fighter who never backed down when he knew he was right. He was a role model to millions, his screen actions were a roadmap to manhood. That was John Wayne,Icon.
But there was another side to Wayne. He was a real man,flesh and blood, and he had real thoughts and feelings,strengths and weaknesses. He was as brave as his larger-than-life screen persona in his real life,such as in the way he faced up to cancer, and very very human.This is John Wayne,the Man.
This book does an excellent job of showing both sides of the John Wayne coin,Man and Icon. It does it with stories told by people who really knew him. After reading this book you actually feel like you've had a bull session with Duke's friends and co-workers. It's got a very amiable feel to it.
The book also reminds me of Studs Terkel's books. Studs would just turn on a tape recorder and let his subjects pour their hearts out. The author here uses a similar approach. Each story is like a piece of a jigsaw puzzle and at the end of the book you can put all the pieces together to get a clear picture of the Duke.
After I finished reading, I wished I had known him too.

GOD BLESS YOU, COUSIN HERB.......2002-10-07

I am a huge fan and relative of Herb's writings. He has a true gift for the written word and I have enjoyed all of his books. Herb, my prayers and thoughts are with you during these very trying times. I am thinking of you incessantly and the entire family prays for you daily. Godspeed.

The Duke: Remembered by his friends & colleagues........2000-09-29

Critics complain that he was a Johnny-One Note who played the same person over & over, & wasn't very good at it. I say this is Baloney.

The annecdotes & observations of the people who lived & worked with him that are found in this book show that he was able to do so much, physically, & emotionally with the characters he played.

You come away with a better sense of why you cheered, laughed, & cried under the spell of his performances. Whether you agreed or disagreed with the actions of his character, you still cared for him & cared about what happened to him

His friends, family, & co-workers loved & admired him & it shows very clearly in this wonderful book.

Sure, he drank, & smoked, & was a staunch anti-commie, but he was also a loyal, funny, kind & gentle family man who worked hard to perfect his craft & cared about his co-workers.

Read this book & understand.

Great Book on John Wayne.......1999-03-24

"Duke We're Glad We Knew You" is an exellent book. People such as Harry Carey Jr., Ben Johnson, Lee Aaker, John Wayne's stepsister, and many more write of when they knew Duke.The foreward is written by Ronald Regan who knew Wayne personally. Author, Herb Fagen. interviewed many of them personally. The book has stories about how Wayne first got started in acting, his childhood,his marriages, his movies, and his death. I have really enjoyed this book.

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Raw, Honest and Refreshing
The Best Novel I've Read In Years
A Very Honest and Unique Tale
very enjoyable
The ups and downs of friendship

Tale of Two Summers
Brian Sloan
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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08:06 p.m.

Saturday 07.29.06

You are in L-O-V-E. Notice how I have no hesitation spelling it. At all. Reason? That was just the wildest entry you've posted! Ever....You are so seeing the world through the eyes of L-O-V-E.

A ten-year best friendship is put to the test when Chuck and Hal spend their first summer apart falling for two questionable mates: a sexy Saudi songstress and a smokin' hot French punk. As Chuck heads off to summer theater camp and Hal stays in their hometown, learning how to drive, they keep in touch via blogging, reporting to each other about their suddenly separate lives and often ridiculous romantic entanglements. As both their relationships take some unexpected turns, Hal and Chuck struggle to come to terms with their growing differences while trying to keep their friendship alive.

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Raw, Honest and Refreshing.......2007-09-11

When I first came across this book, I was skeptical. Mainly due to the format. How interesting can two teenagers blog entries really be? Okay, sure it can be interesting, but for how long? Will it seem forced? Still, it intrigued me to see just how it was done.

Needless to say, after only reading the first few pages, my initial thoughts seemed to go away. The blog entries worked. However, it's not until you really delve into this story that you realize, that the blog entry is merely a device (and I mean that in a good way). The gem here is the story, and the two lead characters. Allowing the story to unfold through their blog entries, allows these characters and their lives to become real and easy to relate to. You feel as if you are reading a real person's thoughts, emotions, and opinions. Adding to the realism are the countless pop culture references from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Halo, Scream, and Spider-Man. It reminds you that this is taking place in our world. All of this works.

I hate reviews that recap a story that is already recapped on the page itself (or in someone else's reviews), so I won't do that. Suffice it to say, it's raw emotion. The characters allow themselves to express themselves in a way that really draws you to both of them. There are moments where you'll laugh. There are moments where you'll be thinking "I've done that", or "I've been there". Then there are moments where you can feel your heart drop for Hal and Chuck.

Sadly, the majority of the people who will buy or read this book will be those from the gay community. I say sadly, because this is the kind of book that should not be limited to just the gay community. It should be enjoyed by all people, regardless of their sexual orientation. It's a tale of love, loyalty, and growing up. But above all else, it's a story about friendship. Something anyone and everyone can relate to.

The Best Novel I've Read In Years.......2007-07-17

I've just finished reading "Tale of Two Summers" and I miss Hal and Chuck. When I miss the characters, I know I've read a great book. I read a great many books, but I keep only those that I consider superior. I have less than twenty such books on my shelf, but "Tale of Two Summers" is joining them.

A Very Honest and Unique Tale.......2007-04-01

I am a literature student in the University of California and one of the things that I look forward to most about my vacations is being able to read 'fun' books that no self-respecting professor would have on a sylabus. For my spring break, one of the novels that I blind w/o any knowledge (besides amazon's descriptions) was 'A Tale Of Two Summers' which has honestly become one of my favorite books - over the course of three days I read the book twice.

The book follows the summer adventures of two best friends (one striaght, one gay) as they spend their first summer apart in almost 10 years. Both of the boys are 15 years-old, and they are going through the struggles of lust, love, and lonelyness, while trying to find their niche in the world. While the book had many personal touches that I could relate to (I am gay and met my own 'Henri' several months ago), beyond that, the story not only have a very frank portrayal of a budding gay relationship. But, it also touches on the realism of gay life, sex, and relationships.

But beyond that it shows a beautiful story of two friends bonding, despite the distance placed between them for the summer as they fall in and out of love.

very enjoyable.......2007-04-01

a fascinating and inventive format for a book; organized in blog posts. it works out far better than one would think. a good/relevant/appropriate/fun/humorous read.

The ups and downs of friendship.......2007-02-27

I wish that a novel like this had been around when I was in high school. Author/director/screenwriter Brian Sloan (WTC View, I Think I Do) writes a satisfyingly dense story of a summer in the lives of two bets friends: gay (and newly out) Hal, and Chuck, the straight "wonderboy."

I'm not usually one for books written entirely in emails, letters, diary entries etc. but it works in this book; the heroes are corresponding via a blog, they get more detailed when explaining what's going on in their lives.

The novel is also notable because it explores the friendship between a gay teen and his straight friend. This is such a rare phenomena to depict, it makes the book feel ex. I did relate in many ways as this book reinded me so much of a one of my most important friendships, right down to Hal's neediness. Sloan really gets it. I think Hal may have been just slightly better developed a character than Chuck, but that may just be because part of me was more interested in his tale.

This an excellent, frank and very readable novel. I read it in two days because I kept wanting to see what happened next. The best thing is that nothing works out the way I thought it would. Despite this being targeted for the Young Adult age bracket, I'd recommend this for us "grown-ups" as well. When a book's this good, everybody should take a chance and read it.

BFF*: Two novels by Judy Blume--Just As Long As We're Together/Here's to You, Rachel Robinson (*Best Friends Forever) (Best Friends Forever)

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BFF*: Two novels by Judy Blume--Just As Long As We're Together/Here's to You, Rachel Robinson (*Best Friends Forever) (Best Friends Forever)
Judy Blume
Manufacturer: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
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Binding: Hardcover

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Release Date: 2007-03-27

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In this new bind-up, Judy Blume's two stories about three best friends will reach a new set of girls. Stephanie, Rachel and Alison know there will be plenty of family issues, broken hearts, and tough school assignments as they make their way through junior high. But with a good pair of friends, a girl can do anything.

And To Think That We Thought That We'd Never Be Friends

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Love MaryAnn Hoberman!
What a great book!
My 5 Year Old Loves This Book.
A must for your 4+ year old - fantastic story/illustrations!
Wonderful!

And To Think That We Thought That We'd Never Be Friends
Mary Ann Hoberman
Manufacturer: Crown Books for Young Readers
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Release Date: 1999-10-19

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"We thwacked and we whacked and we walloped away..." lilts the Seussian verse of this exuberant, peace-promoting picture book. When a brother and sister start fighting over croquet one day, it seems as though they'll never stop. Then their little sister happens by and offers them soda pop if they'll make up. Since they're thirsty and tired, this sounds like a pretty good idea. And just like that, the fight is over. Later, when new neighbors begin to make a huge racket with all their musical instruments, the family is all set for another fight. But the noisy neighbors invite the family to join in, and soon the biggest, loudest, most joyful parade ever is underway. More and more people join the procession; suddenly enemies become friends, complainers turn into campaigners, and dogs and cats march paw in paw. Eventually the whole world is united in this giant parade of peace and friendship. And to think that they thought they would never be friends!

Kevin Hawkes's jubilant illustrations fill every page with rich color and wild commotion. Grannies with towering beehive hairdos prance with bagpipe-brandishing boys in Mohawks; babies burst out of tubas, blasting English horns; one pajama'd papa floats ethereally by, tooting his trumpet. The message is plain: make music, not war. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter

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In a rhyming verse that's a deliberate homage to Dr. Seuss, poet and picture-book author Mary Ann Hoberman shows how making friends rather than fighting can lead to a better world. It all starts with an arguing brother and sister, who make up with the help of another sibling. When their family starts fighting with their noisy neighbors, music brings them together. Soon the whole town is marching in a parade, and eventually the parade swells to include the whole country--even the animals! By the end of this cumulative rollicking rhyme, the whole world is united and everyone agrees to meet once a year to celebrate the spirit of friendship. Kevin Hawkes's jubilant illustrations capture the positive spirit of the text, making this the perfect read-aloud--and shout-along!--for both families and classrooms.

Customer Reviews:

Love MaryAnn Hoberman!.......2007-05-23

World peace through music...can't think of a better message to send to kids and adults alike!

What a great book!.......2004-11-27

My 5-1/2-year-old daughter and I just LOVE this book. My daughter asks for it almost every night before bed. We both like books that rhyme, and this one does so quite intelligently (no "made-up" words, well - maybe ONE questionable word). An entertaining and even inspiring read. The illustrations are creative and unique.

My 5 Year Old Loves This Book........2003-03-19

This is a fun, rhyming book that kids love. I've read it to my 5 year old every day for a month now. He just can't get enough!!

A must for your 4+ year old - fantastic story/illustrations!.......1999-12-17

I just read this book to my son's 1st grade class - they were captivated - and there was much audience participation! They loved the story and my son said that for the rest of the day everyone in the class wanted to read it over and over again! This is a fabulous book and a must read for you and your children!

Wonderful!.......1999-12-09

As a children's librarian, I am constantly perusing the shelves for books to order. I read this book only once and immediately put it on my MUST ORDER list. The pictures are spectacular, the rhyming begs to be read aloud,and the "let's get along" theme is attractive and exactly what we need to teach our children.

Reefer Warrior: How My Friends And I Found Adventure, Wealth, And Romance Smuggling Marijuana -- Until We All Went To Jail

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Adventure & excitement in the post vietnam smuggling culture

Reefer Warrior: How My Friends And I Found Adventure, Wealth, And Romance Smuggling Marijuana -- Until We All Went To Jail
K. Hawkeye Gross
Manufacturer: Paladin Press
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This is the outrageous story of how “Hawkeye” went from flying combat missions in Vietnam to smuggling dope by the boat and plane load into the U.S. from Colombia. His amusing reflections of his adventures and misadventures offer a vivid and accurate portrayal of the drug-smuggling world of the late 1960s and 1970s, with its colorful cast of war heroes, dealers, middlemen and addicts.

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Adventure & excitement in the post vietnam smuggling culture.......1999-12-20

Set back in the heyday of drug smuggling, before it became organized and much more deadly, Hawkeye's book is a must for anyone who just enjoys stories of action, adventure, humor and nail biting suspense. Part autobiographical and part how-to, Mr. Gross introduces you to a host of characters that Hollywood would salivate to weave a story around, from a hot headed, often times bizarre leader to a dentist with no teeth. The early chapters are a bit slow but neccessary to set the stage for post vietnam personalities. Once they got the planes in the air and the boats on the water, Gross delivers a definate page turner. Before heroin and coke turned smuggling into a dirty subject and a very deadly pastime, with crack-heads, drive-bys and the infiltration of drugs into our schools, there was a subculture of happy hippie marijuana smokers and the adventurous, sometimes half-crazy sugglers who brought the product in. Hawkeye makes great efforts to portray the smuggling life as, in short, quite fun, but full of misfits, misorganization and miracles, the miracles being any decent marijuana entering the country at all. A very fun week and a half of reading. Suspend your judgement on what laws they may have been breaking or what criminals they may have been and just enjoy the adventure of it all. Ranks right there with Jerry Kamstra's Weed. Well done, Mr. Gross.

Venn Can We Be Friends?: And Other Skill-Building Math Activities, Grades 6-7 (The Math with a Laugh Series)

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Venn Can We Be Friends?: And Other Skill-Building Math Activities, Grades 6-7 (The Math with a Laugh Series)
Faye Nisonoff Ruopp , and Paula Poundstone
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Are you looking for a fun way to engage students in improving and retaining their mathematical skills? Whether your students need a curricular supplement, a summer review package, or an opportunity to do math at home with parents, humor them with Math with a Laugh.

Math with a Laugh brings together math practice and comedy-some would say for the first time-offering students and teachers funny and functional skills-development experiences. Longtime math teacher Faye Nisonoff Ruopp provides problems carefully crafted to help children strengthen their mathematical thinking. Faye's former student, star comedian Paula Poundstone, sets the problems within funny stories so entertaining to read and solve that students will become immersed in the mathematics.

In Venn Can We Be Friends? sixth and seventh graders solve a variety of developmentally appropriate problems involving operations with fractions and decimals, applying order of operations, solving linear equations, graphing Cartesian coordinates, determining surface area and volume, and graphing statistical data. Each problem links directly to state and national standards and increases students' capabilities with foundational and computational principles. The Math with a Laugh Series reinforces basic skills and improves retention in class, over the summer, or at home. Ruopp's teaching notes provide answers and help you reinforce the concepts behind the problems, then extend them into other mathematical learning.

Math with a Laugh will enliven any math environment. It's an effective way to help kids build and retain mathematical knowledge and a humorous opportunity to turn rote skill drills into enjoyable learning.

Purchase all three books in the Math with a Laugh Series through this and receive a CD that features Paula Poundstone reading selected problems from each volume. From pancakes to Pythagoras, you and your students will lauge as Paula reads her favorite lessons, making the CD a one-of-a-kind tool for engaging students' interest as they listen to and work through corresponding problems from the books.

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The Friend We Have in Jesus
Rudolf Schnackenburg , and Mark A. Christian
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We're Very Good Friends, My Grandpa and I

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Cute book
P.K.Hallinan
Second only to Precious Moments in ugliness and dogmatic content
Wer're Very Good Friends, My Grandpa and I

We're Very Good Friends, My Grandpa and I
P. K. Hallinan
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From the charming series that illustrates the beauty of family relationships focuses on the bond between grandfather and child.

Customer Reviews:

Cute book.......2007-01-18

This is a very cute book. My son gave this to his Grandpa for Christmas so they could read it together. It's a really neat book for a Grandpa and Grandson to read during their special time together.

P.K.Hallinan.......2007-01-10

This is my 2 year old granddaughter's favorite book. I bought My Grandpa and I, My Grandma and I, My Daddy and I, and My Mommy and I for both my children' families. They are well written and the children are able to understand and relate to the content.

Second only to Precious Moments in ugliness and dogmatic content.......2006-12-17

All four volumes in the Hallinan series "My ____ and I" suffer from googly, balloony illustration and such torturously forced rhymes as could only have come from utterly uninspired use of a rhyming dictionary. Two examples: From My Mommy and I: "We like to dress up and go out to church/We like having picnics in the dogwood and birch." For My Daddy and I: "We like telling stories/We like pedal cars/We like sharing cares as we stare at the stars." See a pattern here? In addition, two of the four volumes refer directly to "church." I am sorry that I read any of the four of these cloying, ugly volumes even once and am glad to have "disappeared" them before my child was old enough to have experienced them. If you do happen to be a lover of Precious Moments, however, then these are definitely for you.

Wer're Very Good Friends, My Grandpa and I.......2000-04-05

This book is great, especially for those children that have a special relationship with their grandfathers. My little boy's relationship with his Grandpa is so similar to this beautiful story. He absolutely loves it. He wants me to read it to him all of the time; however, his favorite is to have Grandpa read it to him. I highly recommend this and all of the other P.K.Halinan books.

We Two Know the Script; We Have Become Good Friends

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We Two Know the Script; We Have Become Good Friends
William W. Chiang
Manufacturer: University Press of America
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ASIN: 076180014X

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Before the 1960's a group of women in southern Hunan, China, often gathered to do embroidery while listening to one of their members chant from a booklet or a piece of paper, a folktale, an autobiography, or a marriage congratulation text written in an elegantly slanted script. The men could not read the script and belittled it.An attempt to understand the script used by the women, called the Women's Script, and the practice of its literacy is the focus of this book. The study itself includes the author's collection of 142 documents and thirteen months of fieldwork, from interview data to reinterpretations of existing literature. In addition to technical and literary studies of the scripts, the book focuses on both cultural patterns and social factors. Chiang suggests that the women's liteacy relates to a possible cultural complex found in South China, while proposing that gender actually determines the function and nature of the script. Because this book describes a rare situation in which script use is differentiated by gender, it will appeal to those interested in women's studies, China, sociolinguistics and writing systems.

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