Book Reviews - Leif H. (Ruptopack)

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Be My Guest
Be My Guest
Author: Conrad Hilton
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:


Memoirs of Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton Hotel chain and grandfather of celebrity wildchild Paris Hilton.

Review Date: 8/4/2006
The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
Author: Alan Watts
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
7
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This eye-opening book is one of the author's true classics. Your ideas and perceptions of yourself and "reality" will be changed after reading this gem.

Review Date: 8/14/2006
The Cats' House
The Cats' House
Author: Bob Walker, Frances Mooney
Book Type: Hardcover
Rating:
5


Many full-color photos illustrating a house that has been modified in a wide variety of ways to accomodate cats. The homeowners constructed tunnels, doorways, perches, posts, and of course, catwalks. An amusing and fascinating book for cat lovers.

Review Date: 1/7/2007
Chuck Amuck: The Life and Times of an Animated Cartoonist
Chuck Amuck: The Life and Times of an Animated Cartoonist
Author: Chuck Jones
Book Type: Hardcover
Rating:
2


Chuck Jones' memories of the early days at Warner Brothers, and how many of the classic Looney Toons characters were conceived and developed. Well illustrated with many drawings and photos, some in color.

Review Date: 8/13/2006
Daggers and Fighting Knives of the Western World
Daggers and Fighting Knives of the Western World
Author: Harold L. Peterson
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
1


An excellent resource for collectors, edged weapon enthusiasts, and history buffs. Many photographs.

Review Date: 5/16/2006
The Dhammapada (Penguin Classics)
The Dhammapada (Penguin Classics)
Author: Anonymous
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
3


A fundamental Buddhist text, and one of the world's true classic religious scriptures. A must-read for anyone interested in spirituality, Eastern religion, or in just becoming a better person.

Review Date: 9/17/2006
Enchantment
Enchantment
Author: Doris Vallejo
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
1


Stories by Doris Vallejo, ink drawings and color paintings by Boris.

Review Date: 11/4/2006
Enlightenment for Everyone
Enlightenment for Everyone
Author: Paul Ferrini
Book Type: Hardcover
Rating:
1


An excellent and straightforward guide to personal growth and self-analysis, with tips for practice in each chapter.

Review Date: 5/19/2006
Gnosticism: The Path of Inner Knowledge
Gnosticism: The Path of Inner Knowledge
Author: Martin Seymour-Smith, Harpersanfrancisco
Book Type: Hardcover
Rating:
1


An overview of the Gnostic belief system covering its inception and conflicts with the Christian church, and the modern day find at Nag Hammadi. Well illustrated in color.

Review Date: 5/22/2006
Heraldry for the Designer
Heraldry for the Designer
Author: William Metzig
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
1


Well illustrated guide to heraldry, particularly for the modern designer, covering nomenclature, tinctures and lines, fields and charges.Many black & white designs and drawings.

Review Date: 5/27/2006
Hieronymus Bosch
Hieronymus Bosch
Book Type: Card Book
Rating:
1


This is a book of 30 full color postcards including details from "The Garden of Delights" and "The Temptation of Saint Anthony" among many others.

Review Date: 9/9/2006
Lara's Book--Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider Phenomenon
Lara's Book--Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider Phenomenon
Author: Douglas Coupland, Douglas Coupland, Kip Ward
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
2


An oversized full-color book detailing the conception and creation of Lara Croft and her fan phenemonon. Includes a game guide. Heavily illustrated.

Review Date: 5/27/2006


An amazing resource for fans and collectors of Looney Tunes and Merrie Molodies.Everything you wanted to know about every character in every episode, from 1930 to 1988, plus feature films and tv specials.

Review Date: 5/14/2006
Love
Love
Author: Leo F. Buscaglia
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
6


A moving and thought-provoking book which will stay with you long after you've read it.

Review Date: 5/19/2006
The Mind of God and Other Musings: The Wisdom of Science (Classic Wisdom Collection)
The Mind of God and Other Musings: The Wisdom of Science (Classic Wisdom Collection)
Book Type: Hardcover
Rating:
1
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An excellent and exhaustive collection of quotations on subjects like "The Universe", "Truth", and "The Human Condition" ranging from Einstein to Benjamin Franklin.

Review Date: 5/19/2006
Mirage
Mirage
Author: Boris Vallajo, Boris Vallejo
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
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Many finely detailed pencil drawings and color paintings. Includes an interview with Boris.

Review Date: 11/4/2006
OFFICIAL TURBOGRAFX-16 GAME EN (Bantam Game Mastery Series)
OFFICIAL TURBOGRAFX-16 GAME EN (Bantam Game Mastery Series)
Author: COREY SANDLER
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
1


Tips and tricks for dozens and dozens of TG16 games including Neutopia, R-Type, Alien's Crush, Splatterhouse and many many more.

Review Date: 6/1/2006
Physicians' Book of Days
Physicians' Book of Days
Author: Marcia O. Levin
Book Type: Hardcover
Rating:
1


Heavily illustrated in full color, with many paintings from historic sources depicting early representations of anatomy and medical procedures. Contains a wide variety of medical anecdotes and dates of interest.

Review Date: 9/9/2006
Pictoral History of the Civil War
Pictoral History of the Civil War
Author: Paul M. Angle
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
1


Heavily illustrated with black & white photos, drawings, and news flyers of the day.

Review Date: 7/17/2006
Private Parts
Private Parts
Author: Howard Stern
Book Type: Hardcover
Rating:


Hilarious memoirs of Howard Stern's odd relationships with family, friends and many celebrities. Raw and brutally honest.

Review Date: 8/13/2006
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