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A Bird Watcher's Adventures in Tropical America (Corrie Herring Hooks Series)
Review Date: 1/10/2007


First person discussion of birds and other animals of Mexico, Central and South America and the West Indies. Includes back and white illustrations. Very readable and informative. It's more than just a field guide.


A Child's Parent Dies : Studies in Childhood Bereavement
A Child's Parent Dies : Studies in Childhood Bereavement
Author: Erna Furman
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 1/7/2007


The forward is by Anna Freud. There are multiple contributors with case studies and an extensive review of the relevant literature.


Coyote Medicine: Lessons from Native American Healing
Coyote Medicine: Lessons from Native American Healing
Author: Lewis Mehl-Madrona
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 1/10/2007
Helpful Score: 1


A chronicle of a fascinating journey from the high-tech world of modern Western medicine back to the spiritual healing paradigm of his Native American roots.


Daughter of the Blood (Black Jewels, Bk 1)
Daughter of the Blood (Black Jewels, Bk 1)
Author: Anne Bishop
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 10/30/2006
Helpful Score: 2


A bit dark, but well written with good character development and an interesting twist gender roles.


Daughter of the Forest (The Sevenwaters Trilogy, Book 1)
Daughter of the Forest (The Sevenwaters Trilogy, Book 1)
Author: Juliet Marillier
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/17/2006
Helpful Score: 1


Very well written historical novel, based on the Irish fairy tale about the girl whose brothers were turned into swans and her efforts to restore them to their human form. The is the first in a loosely connected trilogy. They are all very good, with some romance, mystery, and fantasy.


A Few Words
A Few Words
Author: Laurence F. McNamee, Kent Biffle
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 11/1/2006


The answers to hundred of questions concerning life, literature, and language. If you love words, you'll love this book.


Ghost Stories of Old Texas, II (Ghost Stories of Old Texas)
Ghost Stories of Old Texas, II (Ghost Stories of Old Texas)
Author: Zinita Fowler
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 1/15/2007


Stories for young Americans, this is a book of authentic Texas Folktales . They have been interwoven with real-life historical happenings and characters of Texas to a point of creating doubt in some instances as to what is true and what may be the product of an overactive imagination. Autographed.


Hard Eight (Stephanie Plum, Bk 8)
Hard Eight (Stephanie Plum, Bk 8)
Author: Janet Evanovich
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 1/6/2007


All the usual characters and Stephanie and Ranger finally get together!


The Hero and the Crown (Damar, Bk 2)
The Hero and the Crown (Damar, Bk 2)
Author: Robin McKinley
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 1/10/2007


Dragons, high fantasy, good character development and very well written.


How to Marry a Duke: To Woo a Duke / The Accidential Duchess / A Touch of Magic
Review Date: 1/10/2007
Helpful Score: 1


Three delightful stories by different authors make this a fun read!


Into Thin Air : A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
Into Thin Air : A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
Author: Jon Krakauer
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 11/1/2006
Helpful Score: 1


Very well written piece of non-fiction that reads like fiction because it's so filled with danger and adventure. You don't have to love mountain climbing to enjoy this book. It's a great peek into the psyche of climbers and the industry that supports them.


A Knight in Shining Armor (Montgomery, Bk 16)
A Knight in Shining Armor (Montgomery, Bk 16)
Author: Jude Deveraux
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 9/5/2006


I loved this book! Great characters and time-travel love story with surprising twists. Very smartly written.


The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2)
The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2)
Author: Laurell K. Hamilton
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/14/2007


#2 in the series and quite good. Does Anita ever sleep or eat?


The Magic World of the Amazing Randi
The Magic World of the Amazing Randi
Author: James Randi
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 1/10/2007


Black and white drawings and profiles of magicians from around the world with descriptions and illustrations of tricks that are specialties of each. Suitable for young people.


The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, Bk 1)
The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, Bk 1)
Author: Marion Zimmer Bradley
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 2/26/2007
Helpful Score: 4


Very well written feminine slant on the King Arthur story. Very discussable for a book club.


The Nature Notes of an Edwardian Lady
The Nature Notes of an Edwardian Lady
Author: Edith Holden
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 4/12/2007


The lovely, watercolor illustrations of plants, flowers, and small animals could be used for decorating. It is written as an illustrated journal, with notes and poetry and pictures on every other page. It would also be nice for a young person, or anyone, interested in nature.


New View of Self: How Genes and Neurotransmitters Shape Your Mind, Your Personality, and Your Mental Health
Review Date: 1/23/2007


Very thorough and detailed analysis of the subject told in first person by the researcher.


Now Face to Face (Through a Glass Darkly, Bk 3)
Now Face to Face (Through a Glass Darkly, Bk 3)
Author: Karleen Koen
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 1/27/2007
Helpful Score: 2


Sequel to "Through a Glass, Darkly" and set mainly in the US this time. Well written and enjoyable, thick historical.


Okasan
Okasan
Author: Harold P Armstrong
Book Type: Unknown Binding
  • Currently 2/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 1/7/2007


This is a memoir of the author's adventures as a Navy frogman from 1943-1964. Written in 1993, much of the information had been classified before that. It covers action in WW II, Korea, and Algeria. His actions in the early days of involvement in Viet Nam are still classified.


Peer Pressure Reversal
Peer Pressure Reversal
Author: Sharon Scott
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 12/21/2006


A manual for teaching children and teens the skills they need to deal with negative peer pressure. Very clear and well presented instructions and explanations.


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