rating float64 0 5 | title stringlengths 1 1.29k | text stringlengths 0 31.5k | images listlengths 0 36 | asin stringlengths 10 10 | parent_asin stringlengths 10 10 | user_id stringlengths 28 28 | timestamp int64 851B 1,680B | helpful_vote int64 -5 5.92k | verified_purchase bool 2
classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | Invaluable Reference Guide for Human Resources Personnel | Human Resource managers and specialists have a lot of legal material to learn. They have to keep up with the latest changes in the laws that affect the way they handle employees and the way they administer benefits. This guide, updated each year since its initial release, is designed to help human resource personnel fi... | [] | 073554736X | 073554736X | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,122,657,622,000 | 9 | false |
4 | Larry Elder's Solutions to the Problems Facing America | Larry Elder hosts a popular radio talk show in the Los Angeles, California area and he is known for his outspoken yet respectable commentary on the social and political issues of the day. Elder caused quite a stir a few years back when he published a book titled "The Ten Things You Can't Say in America". In that book, ... | [] | 0312320175 | 0312320175 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,121,808,268,000 | 18 | false |
5 | Catch an Avalanche of Bob Marley | Bob Marley is a giant in the world of music and "Catch a Fire" is the best available biography on the late reggae singer. Author Timothy White knew Marley and his associates well and he has assembled many interesting facts about the musical artist in this excellent book.<br /><br />Besides the music, White covers detai... | [] | 080506009X | 080506009X | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,118,849,580,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Age | Jimmy Buffett has lived a life that most people would envy. He still sells out every venue where he schedules a stop on his annual tours. He has legions of loyal "Parrothead" followers who think he's the greatest man on the planet. He has a solid family life and has everything he wants, thanks to the lucrative business... | [] | 0449223345 | 0449223345 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,114,879,883,000 | 4 | false |
3 | From Canton, Ohio, to Rock and Roll Stardom | Marilyn Manson is one of rock music's most controversial figures. His mannerisms, his beliefs, and the things he sings about are bound to stir up strong emotional feelings from different people. If you've ever wondered about the life experiences that created the modern- day Marilyn Manson, then this is the book for you... | [] | 0060987464 | 0060987464 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,114,878,925,000 | 32 | false |
4 | Life With Kiss | What is it like to make a living as a rock and roll icon? Gene Simmons of the rock band KISS has quite a bit of information to share about his life experiences, and they are captured in this book, "Kiss and Make Up". Here, Simmons tells his life story from his early days growing up in Israel to his migration with his m... | [] | 0609810022 | 0609810022 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,114,878,347,000 | 3 | false |
3 | Jim Hightower's Recipe for a Better America | Do corporations have too much political influence? That is the main question presented in this book by Jim Hightower. Politicians, it seems, are no longer responsive to the needs of the people and have now placed money and power over principle. In this book, Jim Hightower discusses the problems presented by greedy CEO'... | [] | 0670031410 | 0670031410 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,113,183,417,000 | 9 | false |
3 | Business Advice from the Winner of the Apprentice | Bill Rancic, the businessman tuned celebrity, made a name for himself in he Chicago area as an entrepreneur long before his name and face gained widespread recognition. He co- founded Cigars Around the World and he was a real estate developer before he made his television appearance on the Apprentice- an event that lan... | [] | 0060765410 | 0060765410 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,110,981,797,000 | 12 | false |
4 | Good Dog Guide, but Missing a Few Things | A combination reference and reading guide, this encyclopedia about dogs covers dogs in history, dog breeds, dog biology, and dog care. In some ways, it is a reference guide and this is how most people will approach it. But in other ways, this book also presents some good reading material, particularly in the first few ... | [] | 0789461307 | 0789461307 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,107,449,383,000 | 4 | false |
3 | The Thoughts and Feelings of Dogs | Written with the goal to study the emotions and inner thinking of dogs, this book is a fairly interesting write- up on one man's observations of his canine companions. The author's name is Jeffrey Masson and he is a dog lover extraordinaire- a man who thinks the world of his dogs and wants to share with everyone on the... | [] | 0609802011 | 0609802011 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,106,924,149,000 | 10 | false |
4 | Let Dan Auito Show You the Ropes of Real Estate Investment | Investing in the real estate field is often viewed as something worthwhile, but time- consuming and expensive. When most people think about investing in real estate, they conjure up visions of expensive condominiums, high- rise luxury apartments, and huge houses with thousands of square footage. We automatically put ou... | [] | 0974002003 | 0974002003 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,104,897,216,000 | 12 | false |
4 | Transformation of the Republican Party | Republicans of all degrees are feeling a sense of mixed emotions at this time. Most are happy that their man, George W. Bush, won the office of the presidency. But many are disturbed at the direction the party is headed and would like to see a return to more traditional roots.<br /><br />One man who doesn't like what h... | [] | 0312341156 | 0312341156 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,103,824,606,000 | 7 | false |
4 | What do you know about Windows 2000 Professional? | Most everyone who uses a personal computer has questions from time to time about its operating system. Even advanced users need some assistance with troubleshooting, and everyone can use a little additional training every once and a while. This reference guide offers both how- to advice on correcting problems and gener... | [] | 078212853X | 078212853X | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,103,342,684,000 | 5 | false |
5 | Help Fine- Tune Your Office XP Skills | Microsoft is the most popular producer of business application software. Its Word, Excel, Power Point, and other products are known the world over, and knowledge of these applications is essential for anyone working in business. If you use Office XP and have questions about using any one of these products, then this re... | [] | 0735612773 | 0735612773 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,102,981,549,000 | 5 | false |
5 | Windows XP Hints and Tips | Would you like to know more about the Windows XP operating system? If so, then this guide is the one for you. It contains thousands of tips, tricks, and solutions to problems relating to the Windows XP operating system and it can help to expand your level of knowledge by leaps and bounds.<br /><br />This reference book... | [] | 0735613826 | 0735613826 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,102,981,449,000 | 22 | false |
4 | Learning Windows 2000 | Windows 2000 operating system is no longer the latest and greatest, but there are still millions of PC's that have this system installed. For those who are new to Windows 2000 or for those who want answers to questions and/or guidance for ways to better utilize its features, this reference guide can prove to be very us... | [] | 0764534130 | 0764534130 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,102,981,353,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Darwin's Theories in Practice | Human beings are mostly advanced and intelligent creatures when compared to other living things. But the actions of some are so incredibly mindless that they boggle the imagination. With some people, the supreme acts of stupidity they have committed has either led to their demise or to the inability to spread their tai... | [] | 0452283442 | 0452283442 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,102,981,233,000 | 0 | false |
4 | I Want the Truth! | American history is often ranked by high school students as one of their least favorite courses. Even in college, very few students take a course in history unless it's a requirement for graduation. The subject of U.S. history is often criticized for being boring and even sleep- inducing by people of all ages.<br /><br... | [] | 0684818868 | 0684818868 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,101,237,040,000 | 14 | false |
4 | Feel- Good History is all Around Us | James Loewen is an academic scholar who feels very strongly about the misinformation presented at places of historical significance. This book presents a listing of ninety- five historic sites, historic parks, and historic markers that don't quite get the story correct. Arranged in the book from west to east, each stat... | [] | 0684870673 | 0684870673 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,101,235,801,000 | 11 | false |
3 | Spinning out of Control | President George W. Bush employs large numbers of people to manage his public relations. Like other U.S. presidents, he is prone to twisting the truth every now and then to sell his ideas to the people. In this book, the founders of the web site spinsanity.com talk about the president's use of political spin, why they ... | [] | 0743262514 | 0743262514 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,100,273,972,000 | 5 | true |
4 | Where on Earth are you Going? | What are some of the most interesting places to visit in the world? Countless authors, magazine editors, and travel professionals have tried to answer this question. Usually, they come up with a listing based on surveys and sometimes, they are based strictly on one individual's personal opinion. This book uses the latt... | [] | 0761104844 | 0761104844 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,099,085,738,000 | 18 | false |
4 | Trials and Tribulations of the Bush Family | George H.W. Bush and his son, President George W. Bush, are two well- known members of the Bush family, thanks to their ascendance to the highest office in the land. The pathway to the top of the American political world began quite some time ago for the Bushes, and it is the main subject of this book by Kevin Phillips... | [] | 0670032646 | 0670032646 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,098,998,549,000 | 23 | false |
3 | Memoirs of a Former President | Bill Clinton has an interesting life and an interesting story to tell. He was born to his recently- widowed mother in the 1940's and never knew his biological father. The male figure in this young life was his step father, Roger Clinton- a man who was an alcoholic and often prone to emotional outbursts. His roots were ... | [] | 0375414576 | 0375414576 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,095,467,657,000 | 3 | false |
3 | Interesting Reference Guide, but Limited in Scope | The Bottom Line Personal Book of Bests is a reference format type of book that guides readers in ways to improve health, education, self- defense, money management, retirement, and other personal topics. The book is divided into a total of nineteen different sections, with each area explaining common mistakes and how t... | [] | 0312150695 | 0312150695 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,090,430,201,000 | 7 | false |
3 | Walter Williams Views on Economics and Politics | Williams assembled this book using some of his favorite previously published columns. An economics professor and outspoken on political and social issues, Williams? views take on a libertarian/conservative flavor. And the columns he selected for this book are consistent in their analysis, with Williams always taking th... | [] | 0817996125 | 0817996125 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,090,248,566,000 | 42 | true |
4 | The Human Side of 9/11/01 | Everyone remembers the terrible events that took place on September 11, 2001. We have all viewed the images on television and in print, showing the airplanes striking the buildings, the fire, and the collapse of the World Trade Center. We have seen firefighters and rescue dogs searching for bodies trapped in the rubble... | [] | 0805072225 | 0805072225 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,090,248,434,000 | 9 | false |
3 | John McEnroe: Bad Boy of Professional Tennis | John McEnroe is one of the all- time greats in the game of tennis. Bursting on the scene in the late 1970's, McEnroe brought a new dimension to the sport. He relives some of his greatest sports moments in this book, "You Cannot be Serious".<br />McEnroe was known for his legendary temper, and he explains to readers how... | [] | 0425190080 | 0425190080 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,089,814,620,000 | 4 | false |
3 | The Storm of the Century | Those who make a living catching fish from the ocean are always placing themselves at great risk. They often spend several weeks out in the ocean on a relatively small vessel (usually less than 100 feet in length), hoping that they will land that once- in- a- lifetime catch of fish that will improve their financial wel... | [] | 0393050327 | 0393050327 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,087,395,941,000 | 3 | false |
4 | A Typical Day in the U.S. Military | Everyone has been talking about the United States military in the recent past, thanks to the ongoing war against Iraq. Photos are sent back from the Middle East showing the soldiers in their military garb with weapons in hand and we constantly hear about how the war is going. We expect this during times of war, but wha... | [] | 0060541806 | 0060541806 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,085,532,991,000 | 6 | false |
4 | Hollywood's Love Affair with Liberal Politics | Hollywood stars like Rob Reiner, Susan Sarandon, Alec Bladwin, Julia Roberts, Jane Fonda, Sean Penn, Martin Sheen, and others can be counted on for many things. We know that, sooner or later, we will see them in a movie production or making a television appearance. We also know that, sooner or later, we will hear them ... | [] | 0761517855 | 0761517855 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,083,621,597,000 | 37 | true |
3 | Political Activism, the MoveOn Way | Founded a few years ago as a response to the effort to impeach Bill Clinton, MoveOn.org is a liberal activist group that maintains a strong on- line presence and provides advice to those who want to get involved in the political process and work for change. This book- the first one published by the organization- is com... | [] | 193072229X | 193072229X | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,082,654,964,000 | 101 | false |
2 | Enlisting in the Conservative Army | "Feel like joining a conspiracy? If so, author Mark Smith has a deal for you: membership to the all- exclusive Vast Right Wing Conspiracy, or VRWC for short. Here, you will learn all the tricks of the trade that liberals use to press their agenda on the people. Membership is offered completely free of charge and all ad... | [] | 0895260859 | 0895260859 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,082,653,495,000 | 33 | false |
3 | What is my Rate of Return? | Mathematics of Investing is a reference guide intended to assist people in understanding how various financial calculations are made. The guide has chapters on such topics as time value of money, taxes and inflation, options trading, mutual funds, and others.<br />Graphs, tables, and other illustrations accompany a goo... | [] | 0471506648 | 0471506648 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,080,670,728,000 | 4 | false |
3 | Working with the Gipper | Michael Deaver served as the White House Chief of Staff during most of the Reagan White House years. During that time, and during the previous decade, he came to know and love the man who served first as California governor and later as U.S. President during the 1980's, Mr. Ronald Reagan. In this book, he talks about h... | [] | 0060957573 | 0060957573 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,079,978,447,000 | 1 | false |
3 | Presidential Dishonesty | Author David Corn is a journalist, with contributions to the Nation, Fox News, and several influential newspapers. He has followed the actions of many important leaders during his time in the media. In this book, he presents and elaborates on some of the numerous lies told by President George W. Bush.<br />Corn begins ... | [] | 1400050669 | 1400050669 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,078,926,810,000 | 55 | true |
4 | The Bush Administration's Push for War | Politicians have always used propaganda during times of war to help build support for military action. From Lincoln, to Hitler, to Roosevelt, there has always been an element of propaganda built into the complex war machine. With the war against Iraq, propaganda has been especially critical to the Bush administration. ... | [] | 1585422762 | 1585422762 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,077,657,371,000 | 20 | false |
4 | Men who Made a Difference | Orville Wright, Wilbur Wright, James Cox, John Patterson, James Ritty, and other men have brought many great inventions and insight into the world of business, politics, and science. These guys are known mostly for their contributions to human progress but they also have one more thing in common: they all grew up and/o... | [] | 1882203135 | 1882203135 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,069,270,016,000 | 8 | true |
4 | You are About to Enter a New Dimension | Bill O'Reilly is known across the country for his television news show and for his penchant for getting guests to tell the truth and answer questions that everyone is dying to know. He is very forward and direct, and he is admired by some and loathed by others. In this book, O'Reilly shares some of his best moments fro... | [] | 0767908481 | 0767908481 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,069,267,338,000 | 5 | false |
4 | Very Good Reference Guide to our National Park System | America's National Park system is a national treasure, featuring hundreds of natural scenic wonders, historic sites, beautiful shorelines, remote wilderness areas, and other places that have remained largely untouched by human progress. In this book, Fodor's assembles together a state by state listing of all the variou... | [] | 0679007695 | 0679007695 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,068,046,274,000 | 5 | false |
4 | Tycoon, Businessman, Philanthropist | When people think about businessmen in the United States who have had a significant impact on the commerce, politics, etc. of the country, the one man who comes to mind most frequently has to be John D. Rockefeller. This man, who rose from lower- middle class beginnings, had a business sense that could be ruthless and ... | [] | 0679757031 | 0679757031 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,063,070,393,000 | 4 | false |
3 | Living Among the Working Poor | What would it be like to live the life of someone in a lower social class? Are the stereotypes of this lifestyle accurate? Is one's happiness directly corelated to his/her income level?<br />Author Barbara Ehrenreich sets out on an adventurous mission in this book, "Nickel and Dimed". She spends several months working ... | [] | 0805063897 | 0805063897 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,060,114,856,000 | 4 | false |
3 | Managerial Trust: Difficult to Gain, but Easy to Lose | Authors Galford and Drapeau are two individuals with extensive experience in management. These two people have been involved in top corporate management for many years, working with Pepsi Co., FTD Florist, and others. They wrote this book to stress the importance of trust between all levels of management and the immedi... | [] | 0743235398 | 0743235398 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,060,033,592,000 | 5 | false |
4 | Dutch Immigrant and Business Success Story | "Thrifty Years" is a book written by Hank Meijer, grandson of Hendrick Meijer, the patriarch and founder of the Meijer Grocery/ Department store chain. The elder Meijer came over from his home country of the Netherlands in 1907, ready to start a new life in the United States of America. In this book, grandson... | [] | 0802800386 | 0802800386 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,059,687,186,000 | 9 | false |
4 | What Makes a Company Great? | Exactly what is it that makes one company stand out among others as a symbol of effective and efficient management? What factors are the most critical to long term success? Why do some companies seem to succeed so easily while others can barely keep their heads above water?<br />In "Good to Great", author Jim Collins a... | [] | 0066620996 | 0066620996 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,059,235,225,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Libertarian Honesty, from Cover to Cover | Author and journalist Vin Suprynowicz has something to say about the political climate in the United States. He doesn't like the government's excesses of control, the lying, the manipulation, and the almost complete disregard for the constitution. A strong proponent of individual liberty and personal responsibility, Vi... | [] | 0967025907 | 0967025907 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,059,084,044,000 | 40 | false |
4 | Coors Family's Personal and BusinessTraumas | "Citizen Coors" is a book written about the ups and downs of the Coors family, in both the business and personal arenas. Founded by Adolph Coors, a Prussian stowaway to America, the Coors Company has been in existance now for more than 100 years and during that time, it has often found itself thrust into the spotlight ... | [] | 0688154484 | 0688154484 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,058,895,749,000 | 2 | false |
3 | Liberal Deceit | Ann Coulter is known the world over for her loathing of Democrats and left- leaning individuals. She has written several books relating to this subject and many of them become best- sellers. In this book, Coulter exposes (or attempts to expose) what she feels are some of the key problems with liberals and the liberal w... | [] | 1400046610 | 1400046610 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,057,607,426,000 | 8 | false |
3 | Good, Practical Advice on Preventing Personal Fraud | Author Michael Hyatt is a best- selling author and speaker who wrote this book to advise individuals on ways to protect themselves in today's digital age. He feels that we need to be aware of the everyday dangers to our personal privacy, and that we should not take this issue lightly.<br />Hyatt begins the book by disc... | [] | 0895262878 | 0895262878 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 1,009,660,581,000 | 6 | false |
4 | Is There Really an Environmental Crisis? | Is the planet earth headed for disaster? Are we depleting the ozone level too quickly? Are chemicals and pesticides going to kill us all? What about acid rain and nuclear power? Environmentalists claim that greenhouse gases are going to warm the earth so much that the polar ice caps will melt and there will be coastal ... | [] | 1882577051 | 1882577051 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 996,940,399,000 | 3 | false |
4 | Should Terms of Office Have Set Limits? | Should we place limits on the amount of time politicians can serve in public office? This is a question with no definitive answer. In this book, "The Politics and Law of Term Limits", eleven different authors offer their perspective on the issue.<br />The arguments against having term limits usually center on... | [] | 1882577124 | 1882577124 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 996,937,210,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Clinton is a Traitor | In "Year of the Rat", Edward Timperlake and William Triplett present quite an incriminating case against Clinton and Gore. The authors simply state the facts. When they do not have all the facts, they make mention of it. They do not try to directly persuade the reader, they let the facts speak for themselves.... | [] | 0895263335 | 0895263335 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 943,820,488,000 | 90 | true |
5 | Government Abuses are Everywhere | Do you think the institution of government is generally good? Do you think that politicians have your best interests in mind? Are you a believer in the idea that important decisions should be made by a government authority?<br /> If you truly believe in the sanctity of government, Lost Rights could very well change ... | [] | 0312123337 | 0312123337 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 941,387,784,000 | 29 | false |
5 | Government Abuse of Power | James Bovard explains, point blank, how the United States government has grown into an uncontrollable monster, negatively impacting each and every one of us, and taking away many basic rights that were once taken for granted.<br /> There is no denying that power corrupts. Give a politician the authority to pass one o... | [] | 0312214413 | 0312214413 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 935,261,268,000 | 45 | false |
4 | In- Your- Face, libertarian (with a small "l")style politics | It was election day, 1998. What appeared to be just another boring election day, with the victories across the country going to the candidate perceived as the "lesser of two evils", suddenly took an exciting turn: Jesse Ventura had just won the election and was the new governor of the state of Minnesota.<br... | [] | 0375503323 | 0375503323 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 933,550,328,000 | 0 | false |
4 | A wealth of Information at your fingertips | Authors James Karnbach and Carol Bernson take the reader on a journey through history with the Rolling Stones. They highlight the important events, the concert tours, the album releases, etc., as well as touching on the numerous celebrations, disappointments, and critical moments that have been part of the Rolling St... | [] | 0816030359 | 0816030359 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 933,549,038,000 | 15 | false |
5 | Liberty and Happiness are within your reach | This book carries a very important message: the fact that each and every one of us has complete control over his/her own life. Harry Browne stresses, again and again, throughout the book, that each person is unique and has sole authority over their own lives and the resulting happiness or unhappiness that comes from... | [] | 0965603679 | 0965603679 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 912,024,274,000 | 7 | false |
3 | Our Free Market Economy and the Resulting Trends | In "Money: Who has how much and why", Andrew Hackermakes a decent attempt to illustrate the changes in the American economic profile. He uncovers some interesting and surprising facts from time to time and he provides the reader with more than enough statistics for one book.<br /> The main focus of "Mone... | [] | 0684196468 | 0684196468 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 901,046,262,000 | 13 | false |
4 | An Historical Refresher | Thomas Jefferson had a unique political and philosophical character that sets him apart from all other U.S. presidents. Author Joseph Ellis tries his best to accurately portray Jefferson without getting too technical and contradictory. This is not an easy task, given the person that this book focuses on. Jefferson was ... | [] | 0679444904 | 0679444904 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 896,985,146,000 | 0 | false |
2 | Charles Darwin's important influence on scientific thought | Peter Bowler presents a synopsis of Charles Darwin's contributions to science, history, and culture. This book tries to provide a quick summary of the important periods in Darwin's life, touching briefly on each significant aspect.<br /> Much of the book is written in a somewhat technical way and is a bit too wordy. I ... | [] | 0521566681 | 0521566681 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 895,242,692,000 | 6 | true |
4 | Emotionally Gripping | The cold days that I dread here in my homestate of Ohio now seem like a day in the tropics, compared to what I have just read.<br /> "Into Thin Air" gives a chilling (literally) account of the courageous and, ultimately, tragic ascent of Mount Everest. Jon Krakauer, along with the other members of the expedit... | [] | 0679457526 | 0679457526 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 890,768,586,000 | 0 | false |
2 | A CUTE LITTLE STORY, BUT THAT'S IT | As an employee of Reynolds & Reynolds, I was anxious to read this book. It was given to myself and all of the other employees and I enthusiastically opened the cover, hoping to be filled with inspiration and admiration. I got neither.<br /> Freewheeling tells the story of Richard Grant Jr., a man who was born into ... | [] | 0913428752 | 0913428752 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 887,574,141,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Extraordinary and Enticing | Irresponsibilty...Tragedy...Egotism...Persistence...Incompetance...Dishonesty...Recovery. "A Civil Action" will take you on a legal rollar coaster ride, from the unfortunate deaths of innocent victims, to the closing arguments and disappointing verdict. Just when you think that you know what will happen next,... | [] | 0679772677 | 0679772677 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 884,543,545,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Thought provoking issues for the 21st century | "Billions and Billions" is another literary winner from Carl Sagan. He stresses the importance of such issues as global warming and the depletion of the ozone and he warns us all of the grave consequences in store for our planet if we do not take quick action. Sagan makes a good scientific debate of abortion ... | [] | 0679411607 | 0679411607 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 882,137,113,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Don't be a fool.......be a skeptic | This book should serve as an inspiration to us all. Carl Sagan does an outstanding job explaining the dangers of pseudoscience. His writing style is both humble and respectful. Although Sagan himself does not beleive in things like aliens, faith healing, astrology, etc., he is sympathetic to those who do. There are no ... | [] | 0345409469 | 0345409469 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 874,018,431,000 | 4 | false |
5 | An ex-prosecutor shows his extreme disgust | If there is anybody out there who thinks that O.J. Simpson might possibly be innocent, reading this book will erase any doubt from his/her mind. Bugliosi puts on the boxing gloves and scores a knockout, stating exactly who is to blame and what they did wrong with brutal honesty. When<br />I read this book, I could feel... | [] | 0787111317 | 0787111317 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 873,934,103,000 | 193 | false |
4 | WHY THE "TRIAL OF THE CENTURY" WAS LOST | CHRIS DARDEN TRIES TO EXPLAIN THE FACTORS THAT LED TO THE ACQUITTAL OF O.J. SIMPSON. WHILE IT IS TRUE THAT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE TO BLAME- JUDGE ITO, THE JURY, THE DEFENSE ATTORNEYS, ETC- DARDEN IS RELUCTANT TO ADMIT ANY SHORTCOMINGS ON THE PART OF THE PROSECUTION. THE ONLY EXCEPTION IS WHEN HE ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY F... | [] | 0060391839 | 0060391839 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 873,931,557,000 | 0 | false |
4 | FRUGAL SPENDING HABITS WILL RESULT IN WEALTH ACCUMULATION | THIS BOOK GIVES GOOD INSIGHT INTO THE LIFESTYLES OF AMERICA'S RICH. IT LETS THE WORLD KNOW THAT THE TYPICAL MILLIONAIRE IS NOT WHAT WE THINK: A SELF-INDULGENT INDIVIDUAL WHO FLAUNTS HIS WEALTH. RATHER, THE AVERAGE MILLIONAIRE IS SOMEONE WHO IS THRIFTY, HARD-WORKING, AND FRUGAL. THERE IS ONE PROBLEM THAT I HAD WITH THIS... | [] | 1563523302 | 1563523302 | AFERCDY2EFJKT7QUQ75GISNHTFOQ | 873,919,345,000 | 0 | false |
5 | History | This is one of the most historical researched books i have read. Holds your interest till the end. One of those books you don't want to put down. | [] | 1400031109 | 1400031109 | AEVAHTHGA4EH7AUBQ3QSGWOH6JHA | 1,599,969,296,476 | 0 | true |
5 | Great book. | Being a Marine I was a little biased but the author nailed it with this book. Historically accurate descrobes the cold of Korea so well it will give you chills as you read it. I highly recommend this book. | [] | 0385541155 | 0385541155 | AEVAHTHGA4EH7AUBQ3QSGWOH6JHA | 1,573,367,001,987 | 0 | true |
5 | Five Stars | We enjoy Harlan Coben's writing and characters. This is another great read and story from him. | [] | B0141ZP33S | B0141ZP33S | AHEVGPYA7QWAHTMX2NBRKZ4WBVFA | 1,463,869,816,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Four Stars | Great and fast read. Characters work pleasantly together. | [] | B00HFEHOOE | B00HFEHOOE | AHEVGPYA7QWAHTMX2NBRKZ4WBVFA | 1,409,098,502,000 | 0 | true |
1 | It’s not what you think | It does not teach lessons, its a basic workbook that has more crosswords than anything. Waste of money | [] | B0B4X29LBD | B0B4X29LBD | AHOYOL27CCQ3YNONLAYGU2U7HM3A | 1,659,642,229,317 | 8 | true |
2 | Two Stars | Not my style. Too graphic violence | [] | B005OU6208 | B005OU6208 | AFGSBGWCXHHFDH4SUMSAQ5XKWI7A | 1,445,737,893,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Excellent insight into the stock market | Excellent insight into the stock market | [] | B00N4GH21M | B00N4GH21M | AFGSBGWCXHHFDH4SUMSAQ5XKWI7A | 1,437,087,646,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Four Stars | Having trouble getting into it | [] | 0470634006 | 0470634006 | AFGSBGWCXHHFDH4SUMSAQ5XKWI7A | 1,428,191,403,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Very informative and easy listening | Very informative and entertaining. A bit dated for now. | [] | B008BLEUKG | 0743598415 | AFGSBGWCXHHFDH4SUMSAQ5XKWI7A | 1,424,903,977,000 | 0 | true |
4 | XXX rated | Very, Very adult material for BDSM fans | [] | B001DSGJ08 | B001DSGJ08 | AFGSBGWCXHHFDH4SUMSAQ5XKWI7A | 1,424,903,919,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Four Stars | Fine historical summary | [] | 1482939975 | 1482939975 | AFGSBGWCXHHFDH4SUMSAQ5XKWI7A | 1,405,203,146,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Five Stars | Very cute book by a very young author | [] | 1496171837 | 1496171837 | AFGSBGWCXHHFDH4SUMSAQ5XKWI7A | 1,405,202,963,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Action packed, weapons, assassins, saving people. | Excellent book, in a long line of excellent books. I love this author. I like that many of the books have the same characters. And that almost all the books travel outside of the US. Action at every turn. Love it. Recommended. | [] | 0593098994 | 0593098994 | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,659,647,300,469 | 0 | true |
5 | Five Stars | Good solid statistics text. I like that it's soft cover. Good examples. Thorough problem sections. | [] | 1259251608 | 1259251608 | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,485,375,787,000 | 0 | true |
1 | It's not informative and is missing good examples. Don't waste your money | This is a joke. It's basically a bunch of printed pages stapled together. There is tops 15- 20 pages in the whole text. That's almost a dollar per page! It's not informative and is missing good examples. Don't waste your money. Get E squared instead. | [] | 1530024471 | 1530024471 | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,485,375,731,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Suspense, international crime, action, spying | Wonderful, exciting, tricky, suspense flies by, rounded out with a great ending. I couldn't put it down. International borders are crossed. There is a great shift from past to present. Recommended by anyone who likes mystery, crime and intrigue. | [] | B0182YVVXU | B0182YVVXU | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,468,018,513,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Attorney, crimes, action | Action packed, attorney and crime fighting female heroine. Bizarre twists and turns keep the pages turning. Different tack from others in the same genre. Fun read. | [] | B0146LBFIE | B0146LBFIE | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,465,675,768,000 | 0 | false |
5 | BMW calendar | I ordered this for my husband for his birthday and I was glad I ordered it 5 weeks early because the shipping is really slow on this. It's a lovely calendar. Lots of pictures of cars we can never get here. Unfortunately there is not room to write any notes on the calendar on each date. | [] | 3981602420 | 3981602420 | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,458,499,004,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Secret spy, vigilante, Sweden, Paris | Very good book. Subtle. Fast paced. Exciting read. World traveling. Easy to get deeply involved with the action and characters. | [] | B00Y21VGYW | B00Y21VGYW | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,457,890,283,000 | 0 | false |
2 | Advanced German | This book is very very advanced German. I bought it for my husband who knows no German but he doesn't even understand the first page. I understand it but have been speaking German for many years. I was hoping this was a simple and easy book for him to learn from, it's much too difficult for a beginner. Poor description... | [] | 0767918606 | 0767918606 | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,453,219,889,000 | 3 | true |
2 | Alaska guidebook, Alaska book | I find this book pretty useless. For example, I wanted to get a look at Chugiak, which is 21 miles northeast along the Eagle River from Anchorage. It isn't even listed in this book. I wanted a good map of Anchorage and the outlying areas, like Chugiak, the only map is on the inside cover and it's glued to the spine so ... | [] | 0470888717 | 0470888717 | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,453,219,797,000 | 2 | true |
3 | German verbs, continuing german | This book is good, but only if you already know some German. I bought it for my husband who doesn't know German at all and it was too hard for him. I speak some German and could follow it, but I was disappointed that it was so advanced. I had been wanting a beginners book which it said it was. This is more like medium... | [] | 0812090012 | 0812090012 | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,453,219,336,000 | 3 | true |
5 | Veterans, medical issues, ptsd | My husband got this book because another doc he works with recommended it. They both work for the VA health system where all the patients are veterans and many quite damaged mentally and physically. Very helpful book. | [] | 022621009X | 022621009X | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,453,219,240,000 | 0 | true |
5 | female heroine, femme fatale, female toughness, girl power | This book really moves. There is action in every chapter. I like how foreign words are interspersed with the English ones, emphasizing that events are happening in a foreign country and this is potentially to a disadvantage for some of the players. It's a fun read because it has toughness, sleuthing, villains and helpf... | [] | B015PC623G | B015PC623G | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,444,662,601,000 | 25 | true |
5 | positive thinking, positivity, being happy, positive dogs | Super cute story that is motivational and makes you think about your actions and reactions to things. I am a dog lover so I could sympathize with the two dogs stuck in the pound. They turn a bad situation into something good. I also used the author's 11 day guide to try and become more positive myself, the guide is lis... | [] | 0470888555 | 0470888555 | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,417,194,352,000 | 0 | true |
5 | ... is a hilarious story that moves and has some fun and funny twists and turns | This is a hilarious story that moves and has some fun and funny twists and turns. Really enjoyable for anyone who likes animals, enjoys vet stories and small town antics. The beginning grips the reader. Fun concept. | [] | 1401310885 | 1401310885 | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,412,296,449,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Book about nature conservation, hope and African adventure | This book got a good review in the NY Times so I bought it on Amazon. It is not what I expected. Vary writes well and the stories move along, but in the review it said the book instilled hope in the reader. I get what the reviewer means, but I was expecting something more blatant or obvious. There is some hope, but the... | [] | 1400069858 | 1400069858 | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,399,990,763,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Virgil Flowers, John Sanford | Another Virgil Flowers novel, how can you go wrong. That f@#*!ing Flowers gets himself mixed up in the craziest things, but is able to solve the crime and bring the criminals to justice. Good read, fun ending. | [] | 0399159304 | 0399159304 | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,388,863,939,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Murder, mystery, Gillian Flynn | I liked this book but thought it had a terrible ending. It kept me entertained and it had some mind bending parts to it, where you felt like you were solving the crime with the main character. But the ending is so predictable that it's a real let down. | [] | 030758836X | 030758836X | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,388,863,843,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Jack Reacher, Lee Child | Another Jack Reacher novel, true to form. I think these just get better and better. It amazes me what Jack Reacher can get into and out of. Very entertaining. Great ending. | [] | 0385344341 | 0385344341 | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,388,863,747,000 | 0 | true |
4 | sniper, warfare, killing | I felt that the author spoke awfully boastingly about himself and his accomplishments. It reads like an "I love me" book. The action keeps one's attention, but the boasting seems a bit much since he is in fact boasting about killing other people. I didn't like it as much as the other reviews made me believe. | [] | 0062238868 | 0062238868 | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,388,861,095,000 | 0 | true |
3 | war, modern warfare | This book did not keep my attention. Lots of fowl language and the story-line bounces around a lot, not easy to follow. It just wasn't my cup of tea. | [] | 034531719X | 034531719X | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,388,620,445,000 | 0 | true |
5 | war, afghanistan, sniper, guns, killing, action | I did not think I was going to like this sort of military action, war book. But I love it. i could not put it down. I usually read detective novels, but this was pure action and the characters were fun and easy to follow. This is a good book to get a glimpse at how things really are/were in Afghanistan and Iraq. Good s... | [] | 1476746052 | 1476746052 | AF5YGFIDUL4PVHGLOLLCE2ZOZSCA | 1,384,426,322,000 | 0 | true |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.