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5 | A Very Convincing Read | Lee Strobel has a way of instantly capturing your attention and keeping it until the last sentence. His books are not only informative they are enlightening. From the start of "The Case for Faith," Lee Strobel asks the most difficult questions you could imagine. These are questions that trouble believers and unbeliever... | [] | 0310234697 | 0310234697 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,227,600,701,000 | 3 | true |
4 | A Classic Path to Success | "You create your own experience by and through the choices you make everyday." ~ pg. 67<br /><br />"Life Strategies" is one of Dr. Phil's best books on success because it helps you manage your life so that you create momentum in the direction of your dreams. At first he paints a dismal picture of our society in decline... | [] | 0786884592 | 0786884592 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,227,402,437,000 | 0 | false |
5 | A Powerful Choice | "...the thing you may think is a cruel injustice on His part may actually turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to you. It can at least, we know - by the Father's all-wise grace - be transformed for your good, for His glory and for the advance of His eternal kingdom." ~ pg. 156<br /><br />"Choosing Forgivene... | [] | 0802432514 | 0802432514 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,227,068,493,000 | 7 | false |
3 | Positive Choices for a Happier Relationship | "...there is a middle ground that works in favor of love without working against ourselves. That middle ground is a new point of balance between loving and needing." ~ pg. 90<br /><br />"Biting the Apple" has nothing to do with temptation and everything to do with making a choice to love. In the first chapter, Judith S... | [] | 0670858463 | 0670858463 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,226,893,939,000 | 3 | false |
3 | From Awakening to Transformation? | "Twenty Steps to Wisdom" is a book that asks a lot of questions and gives few practical ideas. Jennifer James believes there are more similarities than differences between religions but really doesn't describe very many of these similarities. She grew up in an Anglican church but seems more inclined to explore other wo... | [] | 1557043027 | 1557043027 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,226,795,168,000 | 1 | false |
4 | A Guidebook for Christian Couples | "You are what you are and where you are because of what's gone into your mind; you can change what you are and where you are by changing what goes into your mind." ~ pg. 187<br /><br />Zig Ziglar is unashamedly in love with his wife. They were married in 1946 and as far as I can tell are still happily married. In "Cour... | [
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5 | Empowering Life Lessons for Women Entrepreneurs | "The key to having a rewarding business is having one that speaks to your inner strengths, bolsters your passions, and engages your heart." ~ pg. 7<br /><br />If you have just started a business or want to redefine your business, reading this book will give you new ideas and help you to pursue a path to success. Throug... | [] | 047017658X | 047017658X | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,225,954,169,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Cozy Recollections about Feline Companions | James Herriot has a unique comforting writing style and relates his stories in such a way as to make them memorable from beginning to end. My mother who just returned from a month's stay in England brought me back this book as her best friend thought I would enjoy it. She was right. Each story is an invitation into a w... | [] | 0312113420 | 0312113420 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,225,697,825,000 | 3 | false |
3 | Living Out Your Marriage Vows | "Every major conflict between couples is the result of someone's needs not being met."<br />~ Stephen Covey<br /><br />"Secrets to Lasting Love" is a dynamic road map to the ultimate relationship. Gary Smalley doesn't just teach couples how to have a more intimate relationship, he lives what he teaches. The techniques ... | [] | 0684850516 | 0684850516 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,225,353,239,000 | 3 | false |
3 | A Compilation of 60 Case Studies | While the authors claim this book was written for patients and physicians I think this book is mainly written for health care professionals. Since 6 million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder this book is an essential reference manual that could help to save lives. Not only does this book explain the details of tre... | [] | 0393705374 | 0393705374 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,225,242,934,000 | 9 | false |
4 | Life-Changing Lessons | "What Jesus Would Say" is a fairly short book with life-changing lessons. By imagining what Jesus would say to prominent celebrities, Lee Strobel makes Jesus' teachings more accessible. I found the book fairly fun to read and it is full of great insights. Lee Strobel gives a short biography on each celebrity and then d... | [] | 0310485118 | 0310485118 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,225,083,337,000 | 3 | true |
5 | Conquer Stress with Proven Techniques | "When talking about anxiety and how to control it, it is important to understand that the nervous system is automatic and operates without your control, but you can take it over on purpose." ~ pg. 11<br /><br />"The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques" is one of the most helpful books on anxiety I've ever read. ... | [] | 0393705560 | 0393705560 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,225,009,631,000 | 85 | false |
5 | Positive Choices | "People who develop a habit of emphasizing the positive do better when they are confronted with challenges or difficulties in life." ~ pg. 62<br /><br />"Seven Strategies for Positive Aging" is a book about positive choices as you grow older. Robert D. Hill presents life-changing ideas and looks at aging as a challenge... | [] | 0393705234 | 0393705234 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,224,908,177,000 | 19 | false |
5 | Garden Escapes in Europe and North America | "The power to transform our cities from unhealthy, stressful, overheated environments to healthier, more sustainable communities is completely within our reach - and I believe this transformation can be achieved within a generation." ~ Steven Peck<br /><br />For as long as I can remember I've been fascinated by the ide... | [] | 0393731685 | 0393731685 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,224,738,866,000 | 5 | false |
5 | Outdoor Fun and Survival | "There are lots of reasons to build a snow shelter. A snow shelter can be a serious survival refuge for people who work or play in the winter backcountry. It can be a fun social experience shared by friends, or a wonderful educational and inexpensive afternoon family project." ~ pg. 9<br /><br />If you have ever wonder... | [] | 0393732150 | 0393732150 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,224,726,075,000 | 7 | false |
3 | A More Dismal Look at God in a Time of Silence | "Does God deserve our trust, no matter how things appear at the time? " ~ pg. 55<br /><br />"Reaching for the Invisible God" was not at all what I expected it to be. The title seems to imply a study of God's qualities and how we can relate to him on a daily basis. What I found was a more negative view of God. Instead o... | [] | 0310235316 | 0310235316 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,224,661,907,000 | 7 | false |
5 | Fascinating Reports | "The Case for Heaven" is a fascinating read on many levels. Of all the books I've read on near-death experiences this one held my attention the longest. It was fascinating to read the "experiencer's" stories as they were varied and entertaining.<br /><br />While 99 percent of the stories were positive and uplifting, th... | [] | 1559497017 | 1559497017 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,224,128,209,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Convincing Evidence for the Existence of God | "We are, by astronomical standards, a pampered, cosseted, cherished group of creatures; our Darwinian claim to have done it all ourselves is as ridiculous and as charming as a baby's brave efforts to stand on its own feet and refuse his mother's hand. If the universe had not been made with the most exacting precision w... | [] | 0310240506 | 0310240506 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,223,976,356,000 | 6 | true |
5 | Attain Optimum Health Through DHEA Supplementation | "What DHEA provides is the missing link in your longevity program. It gives you a better-than-fighting chance against the diseases that cause more than 75 percent of premature deaths." ~ pg. 8<br /><br />If you are over 40, you may want to consider DHEA supplementation. I'm personally taking Enzymatic Therapy's 7-KETO ... | [] | 0345426460 | 0345426460 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,223,445,733,000 | 36 | true |
5 | Bible Study 101 | "For what shall it profit a man, if he should gain the whole world, and lose his own soul." (Mark 8:36)<br /><br />"The Bible Believer's Handbook" is an excellent guide for new Christians who are just beginning to read the Bible. This is also a good book for anyone who wants to find out if they are living their life ac... | [] | 0981495788 | 0981495788 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,223,332,016,000 | 1 | false |
5 | The Evolution of Internet Marketing | "Click Here To Order" is a fast-paced read that is well researched and highly entertaining. At first I thought this book would be a little techie but Joel Comm organizes the facts in a logical order to make them instantly comprehensible.<br /><br />This book begins with a history of the Internet and then progresses to ... | [] | 1600371736 | 1600371736 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,223,010,680,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Wisdom from a life Well Lived | "A sense of humor can help you overlook the unattractive, tolerate the unpleasant, cope with the unexpected, and smile through the unbearable." ~ Rabbi Moshe Waldoks<br /><br />"A Matter of Faith" is a collection of faith-based columns written by Carol Round for 11 Oklahoma newspapers and one national publication. Her ... | [] | 0937660450 | 0937660450 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,222,840,291,000 | 3 | false |
5 | A Journalist's Quest for the Truth | "In light of the convincing facts I had learned during my investigation, in the face of this overwhelming avalanche of evidence in the case for Christ, the great irony was this: it would require much more faith for me to maintain my atheism than to trust in Jesus of Nazareth!" ~ pg. 265<br /><br />"The Case for Christ"... | [] | 0310226465 | 0310226465 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,222,826,602,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life | "When you emit the perfect frequency of what you want, the perfect people, circumstances and events will be attracted to you and delivered!" ~ pg. 163<br /><br />If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, except "The Secret" can be tested in your own life to see if it is valid and true. As I read this intriguing... | [] | 1582701709 | 1582701709 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,222,576,591,000 | 1 | false |
3 | The Quest for Happiness | "The recipe for well-being, then, requires neither positive nor negative thinking alone, but a mix of ample optimism to provide hope, a dash of pessimism to prevent complacency, and enough realism to discriminate those things we can control from those we cannot." ~ pg. 119<br /><br />In "The Pursuit of Happiness," Davi... | [] | 0688105505 | 0688105505 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,222,413,636,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Food as a Cure for Aging | "If I'd known I was going to live so long, I'd have taken better care of myself." ~ Eubie Blake<br /><br />"Age-Proof Your Body" is mostly a book about which foods to eat and which foods to avoid if you want to live a long healthy life. Do you want to live to 120? Then this book provides many valuable suggestions. Eliz... | [] | 0688151515 | 0688151515 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,221,459,128,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Caffeine may be the Culprit | "Caffeine is a Trojan horse. It looks like a gift but instead delivers adrenal stress, low blood sugar, mood and energy swings, fatigue, depression, malnutrition and disturbed sleep." ~ pg. 94<br /><br />If you have ever had a caffeine withdrawal headache then you are probably already aware of the addictive qualities o... | [] | 0446673919 | 0446673919 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,221,277,123,000 | 19 | true |
5 | Glow with Inner Peace | "Happiness is an inside job. When you're tense, your relationships suffer." ~ Steven M. Melemis<br /><br />I don't know about you, but I feel tension just hearing or seeing the word "stress." Stress can damage your DNA, it causes heart attacks (especially on Monday mornings) and it increases healthcare costs. What if y... | [] | 1897572174 | 1897572174 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,220,587,348,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Cute! A Gift Book for Girlfriends | "Girlfriends share two ageless elixirs:<br />We laugh until we cry,<br />and we cry until we laugh.<br />Either one heals us from the inside out."<br />~Bonnie Louise Kuchler<br /><br />Bonnie Louise Kuchler has created a cozy read about friendship between women. This book would make a wonderful gift for the women in y... | [] | 159543836X | 159543836X | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,220,493,200,000 | 10 | false |
5 | A Common Sense Approach | "...the excess sugar we consume today coalesces into a syrupy mixture that coats our organs and creates glasslike shards that can cut up the blood vessels and tissues of our body. The constant wounds of these sugar surges lead to chronic inflammation..." ~ pg. 145<br /><br />Reading a book about aging can be depressing... | [] | 0743292561 | 0743292561 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,219,907,456,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Modern Tales of Chocolate Pleasures | "I tasted a mix of star anise and crushed pink peppercorns infused into semisweet dark ganache. To soften the impact, it was enrobed in 41 percent milk chocolate. For a touch of art, it was topped with a dab of Venezuelan white chocolate. The palette ranges from cardamom and sesame nougat, Provencal lavender, Piedmont ... | [] | 0865476357 | 0865476357 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,219,381,322,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Secrets of Success | "The pleasure-based brain system affecting eating behavior is similar to the pleasure seeking part of the brain that drives some addictive behavior." ~ pg. 107<br /><br />"Weight Management for Your Life" presents new solutions to the old problem of weight loss. Charles Goldman takes an honest look at the risk factors ... | [] | 1419692569 | 1419692569 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,219,035,750,000 | 6 | false |
5 | Discovering God in the Details | "Don't worry about proving God's existence because no one can disprove it." ~ pg. 15<br /><br />"God is in the Small Stuff" is a helpful little book filled with short devotionals and practical applications. Each chapter begins with a Bible verse and ends with a list of helpful suggestions. The message is comforting and... | [] | 1577484487 | 1577484487 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,218,779,781,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Spiritual Battles of the Modern Man | "What Husbands Wish Their Wives Knew About Men" brings a deeper understanding to issues men face on a daily basis. Patrick M. Morley takes an especially honest look at the lives of men. He shows how the influence of their father affects how they treat the woman in their life. He explains how men must deal with lust and... | [] | 0310214149 | 0310214149 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,218,760,234,000 | 7 | false |
3 | Developing a Biblical Worldview | "A biblical worldview is thinking like Jesus. It is a way of making our faith practical to every situation we face each day. A biblical worldview is a way of dealing with the world such that we act like Jesus twenty-four hours a day because we think like Jesus." ~ pg. 4<br /><br />If you are expecting this book to be a... | [] | 1591450195 | 1591450195 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,218,418,015,000 | 6 | false |
5 | Daily Encouragement | Nick Harrison has created a positive book filled with devotional readings that serve as daily encouragement for the Christian who is trying to follow the teachings of Christ in the real world. Throughout this book there are also quotes by Tersa of Avila, Mother Teresa, Billy Graham, C. S. Lewis, Charles Haddan Spurgeon... | [] | 0060638761 | 0060638761 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,218,059,632,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Empowering Advice | "Words hurt. Words destroy. Words can kill a relationship." ~ pg. 66<br /><br />"how to improve your marriage without talking about it" is not about a lack of communication, it is about more effective communication and an understanding of how fear and shame factor into a healthy relationship. From the minute I read the... | [] | 0767923170 | 0767923170 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,216,538,567,000 | 11 | false |
4 | A Comforting Message with Beautiful Insights | I remember the first time I heard of Gary Zukav. He was on Oprah. For me this was a life changing experience because it started me reviewing. Since then I have read most of Gary Zukav's books, so I was delighted when I found this one. His books have a comforting and compassionate message that is relevant to our daily l... | [] | B0016HLIAW | B0016HLIAW | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,216,432,914,000 | 6 | false |
5 | Reason and Passion | "Philosophy, psychology, our scientific culture, and the church have taught us that logic and reason must reign supreme, while feelings are trivialized and seen as something to be suppressed or ignored." ~ pg. 3<br /><br />Matthew Elliott presents a very personal account of what it means to acknowledge your feelings an... | [] | 141431664X | 141431664X | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,216,100,683,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Victory over Darkness | "The fact is, we are engaged in spiritual warfare whether we want to be or not. We may be winning or losing, but there is no way to declare neutrality." ~ pg. 143<br /><br />Timothy M. Warner has written a useful book for Christians who believe that they are in a war between good and evil. This book explains that Satan... | [] | 0891076077 | 0891076077 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,215,828,430,000 | 7 | true |
4 | The Fiber-Factor Diet | "The absence of fiber in American's diets is a major risk factor for weight gain." ~ pg. 5<br /><br />Tanya Zuckerbrot is a board-certified dietitian with a master's degree in nutrition and food studies. She has an answer for everything and that answer is FIBER. This book is not just about losing weight it is also good... | [] | B000RWELOM | 0399154124 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,215,727,270,000 | 30 | true |
5 | A Fat-Reduction Program | "Muscle burns fat, so you certainly don't want to lose muscle. This is one reason diets don't work in the long run." ~ Bob Greene<br /><br />Over ten years ago, Oprah and Bob Greene wrote a book to tell the world how to lose weight in a healthy way. While Oprah still has issues with her weight (most recently because of... | [] | 0786862564 | 0786862564 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,215,562,512,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Reasons to Remain Married | "You alone can change the destiny of your marriage." ~ Dr. Laura<br /><br />Dr. Laura begins her book by railing against feminist ideas. Instead she fights for a woman's right to act like a woman and encourages women to appreciate masculinity. Instead of hating men Dr. Laura presents ideas for how you can love men and ... | [] | B000ULVJZE | 0061142840 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,215,483,944,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Jesus' Influence on American Culture | Richard Wightman Fox's "Jesus in America" gives a more complete picture of Christianity as it has evolved over hundreds of years in America. While he seems to focus mostly on events from the seventeenth to the twentieth century he does cover topics as diverse as seventeenth-century martyrs, movies about Jesus and "the ... | [] | 0060628731 | 0060628731 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,215,323,499,000 | 2 | false |
5 | A Fun Read with Good Advice | "We interviewed A-list stars and their trainers and nutritionists because celebs have no choice but to stay in shape; it's their job." ~ Introduction<br /><br />"The Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets" is a book filled with not-so-secret tips for weight loss. While it is true that you may have heard it all before (ea... | [] | 0452289041 | 0452289041 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,214,897,791,000 | 18 | true |
5 | Healthy Lifestyle Choices | "You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you." ~ James Lane Allen<br /><br />Karen Gedig Burnett is the author of four children's books that teach life skills. In "Choose Your Life" she now focuses on problems teens and adults face on a daily basis.<br /><br />M... | [] | 0966853075 | 0966853075 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,214,865,444,000 | 2 | false |
5 | A Friendly Chat about Bipolar Disorder | For twenty years, Dr. Wes Burgess has been writing down all the questions asked by his bipolar patients. In this book he thoughtfully answers each question, providing a safe friendly environment for the reader.<br /><br />What I appreciated most about this book was all the information I had never read in other books on... | [] | 1583332499 | 1583332499 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,214,432,471,000 | 9 | false |
4 | Communication 101 for Christian Couples | "The key to motivating another person is meeting that person's deepest need - love for her and respect for him!" ~ pg. 134<br /><br />Whether you are in a fairly good marriage or in one that is falling apart, "Cracking the Communication Code" has a lot to offer. Dr. Emerson Eggerichs backs up his points with plenty of ... | [] | 1591455057 | 1591455057 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,214,369,481,000 | 8 | false |
5 | An Essential Oprah Biography | I've read quite a few Oprah Biographies and this is one of my favorites. It focuses on all the main events that made Oprah who she is today and gives interesting details about her childhood. I especially enjoyed reading about how she spoke in churches at a very young age and how she managed to convince her mother to bu... | [] | 0822550008 | 0822550008 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,214,206,181,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Tales from Provence | If you have ever visited Provence, reading "Encore Provence" will ensure a flood of pleasant memories. Homesick for Provence, Peter Mayle leaves his home in America (he is originally from England) and returns to his true love, France.<br /><br />What really keeps the French trim and healthy? What prevents olive oil fro... | [] | 0679762698 | 0679762698 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,213,693,178,000 | 3 | true |
4 | Beginner Dumbbell Exercises | If you are not in the mood to do a DVD workout then the "Great Handbooks" are a good option. In "The Great Dumbbell Handbook" the exercises focus on the shoulders, rotator cuff, chest, back, biceps, triceps, forearms, legs and core (stomach). Most of the exercises can be done by using a chair but there are a few that r... | [] | 0969677316 | 0969677316 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,213,659,985,000 | 17 | true |
5 | Fragrant Spices | "The spice coast, a fertile stretch of shoreline running along the southern and western reaches of the Indian peninsula, has drawn traders since antiquity. The vast array of peoples that came in search of its natural abundance of black pepper and other spices have given the region a tolerance and openness towards outsi... | [] | 0060192577 | 0060192577 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,213,492,103,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Aromatherapy Essentials | For quite some time I've been fascinated by essential oils. While they can at times be quite expensive to collect a few high-quality essential oils can go a long way.<br /><br />This book is divided up into three main sections. In the first section there is a brief history of essential oils and an interesting picture t... | [] | 1852307218 | 1852307218 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,213,434,745,000 | 4 | false |
3 | Full-Body Workout with Stretch Tubing | If you intend on completing all the exercises in this book I'd highly recommend that you order a light, medium and heavy resistance band. Most of the exercises can be completed with a medium resistance band, however there are some that are impossible to do properly without light or heavy resistance. The "Bell" resistan... | [] | 0969677367 | 0969677367 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,213,410,533,000 | 14 | true |
4 | An Essential Book on Bipolar Disorder | "For many bipolar patients, the dark cloud of the illness is leavened by silver linings-creativity, intelligence, and drive. As a result, the bipolar spectrum is a more prevalent phenomenon among those in the public eye: artists, performers, writers, composers, and charismatic leaders."<br /><br />Nancy Rosenfeld is a ... | [] | 0307353001 | 0307353001 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,212,991,199,000 | 8 | false |
5 | Are all Christians really going to Heaven? | "I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance." ~ Luke 15:17<br /><br />For Christians who take their salvation lightly, this book may shock them into reality. "What Jesus Demands from the World" is based on the words of Christ a... | [] | 1581348452 | 1581348452 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,212,713,539,000 | 2 | false |
5 | <*))))>< An Introduction to Christianity | "We are told that Christ was killed for us, that His death has washed out our sins, and that by dying He disabled death itself. That is the formula. That is Christianity." ~ pg. 67<br /><br />"What Christians Believe" is a tiny book that explains the very basics of Christianity. C. S. Lewis presents his arguments in a ... | [] | 0060761539 | 0060761539 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,212,543,651,000 | 8 | true |
5 | Escape the Blues | "Helping others, getting involved in an important and purposeful cause is a very powerful antidote to sadness." ~ Kathleen Kennedy Townsend<br /><br />Joy Behar asked 101 friends, associates and role models to contribute advice for her book. Not only is the advice about escaping the blues truly helpful, it is often fun... | [] | 0307351718 | 0307351718 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,212,470,656,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Sensual Worlds | Soon tea bouquet scents my mouth, hair, the room,<br />washes up over my face, and through the porthole<br />I watch night's crystal blackness settling in,<br />then lightning begin to prowl the peninsula,<br />as I sip the sweet violet-scented tonic,<br />feel an elevator drop sideways in my chest,<br />and drift from... | [] | 0679743049 | 0679743049 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,212,299,920,000 | 5 | true |
5 | Whimsical | Sleep<br /><br />A swim through my creative waters<br />That's what sleeping is to me,<br />A land where reason gives no orders,<br />And my dreams can come to be.<br />~ pg. 64<br /><br />Charlotte Barnes' cute poem about cats is the inspiration for the title. She writes about topics as diverse as loneliness, nature, ... | [] | 1424167493 | 1424167493 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,212,199,589,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Portraits of Bengali Life | Rabindranath Tagore is the author of over ninety short stories. The thirty stories in this collection are from the 1890s. He deals with themes of loneliness, death, illness, abusive marriages, family life, jealousy, suicide, revenge, beauty and war.<br /><br />I'm not really a fan of novels or short stories but these s... | [] | 0140188541 | 0140188541 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,212,112,857,000 | 2 | false |
4 | For Ages 9 to 120 | Listen to the MUSTN'TS, child,<br />Listen to the DON'TS<br />Listen to the SHOULDN'TS<br />The IMPOSSIBLES, the WON'TS<br />Listen to the NEVER HAVES<br />Then listen close to me<br />Anything can happen, child<br />ANYTHING can be.<br />~ pg. 27<br /><br />I first heard about Shel Silverstein in a strange way. One of... | [] | 0060291699 | 0060291699 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,212,037,887,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Earth's Biggest Store | "It's almost impossible to be in the same room with Bezos and not have a good time. He's relaxed, he's funny and he's disarmingly humble." ~ Journalist Katrina Brookner<br /><br />Amazon.com is the most exciting site on the Internet, but how did the site get started? Judy Garty condenses the story of Amazon.com by tell... | [] | 0766019721 | 0766019721 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,211,503,184,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Endangered Species and Ecosystems | "As we float down the river, we occasionally smell smoke in the air. Though we are miles away from the sites, we are smelling the devastation of the rain forest, smelling the burning of huge tracts of forest. If the destruction continues at its current pace, all of the rain forest will disappear forever in about forty ... | [] | 0679403469 | 0679403469 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,211,406,649,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Love Through the Ages | Diane Ackerman has written many interesting books and this one is especially well researched. She begins the book with stories of Egypt and Cleopatra and then explores the topic of Medieval Knights and the truth about courtly love. She illustrates her points lavishly and unlike many of her other books, she stays close ... | [] | 0679403477 | 0679403477 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,211,147,487,000 | 5 | false |
5 | Mexican Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream | Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven has many interesting recipes but the recipe I like best is the Mexican Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream. I used Ghiradelli chocolate chips for the chocolate and used Saigon cinnamon.<br /><br />The recipe didn't say whether the butter was salted or unsalted so I took my chances and... | [] | 0786862688 | 0786862688 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,210,889,357,000 | 2 | false |
3 | The Fragility of Human Life | As a volunteer at a local crisis center, Diane Ackerman gets to explore the human psyche. She traverses the human drama with a sense of compassion. She answers calls from a wide variety of people in her local area. She tells the story of a college student dealing with a drunken roommate and a frightened and depressed w... | [] | 0679448772 | 0679448772 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,210,743,800,000 | 4 | false |
3 | A Passion for Play | "Deep play is the ecstatic form of play. In its thrall, all the play elements are visible, but they're taken to intense and transcendent heights." ~ pg. 12<br /><br />Diane Ackerman's books have a very personal style to them and her poetic prose is a pleasure to read. Her powers of description are some of the best I've... | [] | 0679448799 | 0679448799 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,210,404,953,000 | 4 | true |
5 | Honesty | "Some of the most beautiful postcards in this collection came from very painful feelings and memories. I believe that each of us has the ability to discover, share, and grow our own dark secrets into something meaningful and beautiful." ~ Frank Warren<br /><br />There are some things you wouldn't even tell your best fr... | [] | 0060899190 | 0060899190 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,210,126,618,000 | 0 | false |
5 | The Vegetarian Lifestyle | "Although high heat can kill microbes, at least 9,000 people in the United States get sick every year from contaminated meat and poultry. Of those 9,000 approximately 500 die and another 6,500 of the survivors never fully regain their health." ~ pg. 9<br /><br />Whether you want to be a vegetarian or are just looking f... | [] | 0028603869 | 0028603869 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,209,955,238,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Write Your Future Into Life | "Although she was astonished at the way things unfolded, Marian was not surprised that writing it down was part of the process that set the wheels in motion. She sums it up by saying that when you write something down, you begin to define what you know and, therefore, what you want." ~ pg. 177<br /><br />Be careful wha... | [] | 068485001X | 068485001X | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,209,618,166,000 | 21 | false |
5 | An Introduction to Vegetarian Cooking | The first book, "Skinny Bitch," shocked me into a new awareness of what I was eating. I decided to try the vegetarian lifestyle to see if it would work for me. I started by eating a few prepackaged meals (spring rolls with soy and a veggie pot pie) to jump-start my efforts. It took me about a week to gather the necessa... | [] | 0762431067 | 0762431067 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,209,445,319,000 | 37 | false |
3 | A Collection of Oprah Quotes | "Reading books is the single greatest pleasure I have." ~ Oprah<br /><br />While this book is not comprehensive it does have a few good quotes from Oprah. Many of the quotes seem to have been taken from interviews. There are quotes that explain why Oprah enjoys giving people a sense of hope and quotes about her struggl... | [] | 0740754807 | 0740754807 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,209,251,240,000 | 10 | true |
5 | Nature Adventures | "The many colors were in the ever-bluing sky, in the cloud formations, the muted light, the midnight sun, the auroras dancing over still waters with icebergs and crash ice, and in areas that dazzled like small hand mirrors, through which black-and-white penguins dove." ~ pg. 233<br /><br />Diane Ackerman is a woman who... | [] | 0679742263 | 0679742263 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,209,089,440,000 | 1 | true |
4 | Shocking Information to Jump Start Your Weight Loss Plan | "When ingested, one of aspartame's ingredients, methyl alcohol converts into formaldehyde, a deadly neurotoxin." ~ pg. 35<br /><br />If you have been looking for a good excuse to become a vegetarian this book almost guarantees you will become one. The stories of animal abuse in this book will shock you and infuriate yo... | [] | 0762424931 | 0762424931 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,208,506,721,000 | 91 | false |
4 | Frustrating and Enlightening | "Without a nutritious diet, we don't have the fuel to make more endophins." ~ pg. 102<br /><br />If any book can be frustrating and enlightening at the same time it is "The Mars & Venus Diet and Exercise Solution." This book is filled to the brim with interesting information on dopamine, serotonin, testosterone and end... | [] | 0312318642 | 0312318642 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,208,480,378,000 | 47 | true |
4 | Create the Relationship of Your Dreams One Day at a Time | "Every one of us can create the loving relationship we want, need, and deserve. If you believe that love exists for you, you'll find the power to manifest your dreams." ~ John Gray<br /><br />If you have read most of John Gray's books (as I recently have) then you will recognize many of his main ideas in this book. Sin... | [] | 0060192771 | 0060192771 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,208,327,584,000 | 1 | true |
3 | Navigating Negative Emotions | "The major cause of human dissatisfaction and frustration is the absence of love." ~ pg. 2<br /><br />"What You Feel You Can Heal" is an uncomplicated guide to emotions we all experience. John Gray encourages the reader to express their negative emotions in order to create an environment in which love can flourish and ... | [] | 0931269016 | 0931269016 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,207,892,186,000 | 14 | false |
5 | Secrets for Lasting Passion | "By understanding and honoring that men thrive on appreciation and women on communication, we gain the knowledge and the power to create mutually fulfilling relationships. ~ pg. 37<br /><br />In most of John Gray's books he focuses his attention on women with a dominant feminine energy and males with a dominant masculi... | [] | 0060926619 | 0060926619 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,207,706,698,000 | 4 | false |
5 | Empowering | "The real reason women are tired today is not because they have too much to do. It is because they are not producing enough oxytocin to cope with stress." ~ pg. 81<br /><br />In "When Mars and Venus Collide," John Gray masterfully guides readers from a place of conflict to a place of peace. He gives the tools that are ... | [] | 0061242969 | 0061242969 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,207,554,272,000 | 29 | false |
5 | The Art of Living a Blissful Life | "The art of living is pacing yourself in the long run." ~ pg. 34<br /><br />After discovering a delicious recipe for croissants in Mireille Guiliano's first book: "French Women Don't Get Fat," I was eager to read her second book. "French Women For All Seasons" is as much about the pleasures of food as it is about learn... | [] | 0307265234 | 0307265234 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,207,129,111,000 | 13 | false |
5 | Tea Party Ideas | "The Pleasures of Tea: Recipes and Rituals" is a perfect book to give as a gift along with a favorite tea and maybe some homemade cookies. While the exquisite photographs are the highlight of the book, there are also 35 recipes to enjoy. You may want to try the following recipes:<br /><br />Rhubarb and Ginger Jam<br /... | [] | 0688167519 | 0688167519 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,207,106,167,000 | 4 | false |
5 | Memorable Sex | If you have been married for over ten years you may not find very many new ideas from this book. However, even one or two unique ideas can infuse your relationship with new passion. "Mars and Venus in the Bedroom" is perfect for newlyweds or anyone who wants an exciting refresher course in sexuality.<br /><br />John Gr... | [] | 0060172126 | 0060172126 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,207,027,960,000 | 2 | false |
4 | A Condensed Version of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus | "Today wives do not leave husbands because they're not being provided for. They leave because they are emotionally and romantically unfulfilled." ~ John Gray<br /><br />In all of John Gray's books he seeks to simplify complex communications between men and women. In "In Touch" he also gives seven secrets for lasting pa... | [] | 0060955465 | 0060955465 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,206,859,735,000 | 3 | false |
3 | Take Charge of Your Relationship | "When you own your relationship, you must hold up the mirror to look at yourself. You will finally realize that whatever your partner is doing, you are either eliciting, maintaining, or allowing that behavior." ~ 97<br /><br />It is difficult to work on your relationship by yourself. That said, Dr. Phil believes you ha... | [] | 0786866314 | 0786866314 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,206,600,496,000 | 16 | false |
5 | A Year of Gardening Delights | "By retreating farther and farther from nature, we lose our sense of belonging. " ~ pg. 7<br /><br />Diane Ackerman has created her own oasis of pleasure. She writes about dips in the pool and the pleasure of cutting roses to take them indoors. She loves her apple tree, which also provides fruit for hungry deer. I love... | [] | 0060505362 | 0060505362 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,206,264,861,000 | 6 | true |
5 | Seasons of Love - What is Really Happening in Your Marriage? | "My experience both in my own marriage and in counseling couples for more than thirty years, suggests that marriages are perpetually in a state of transition, continually moving from one season to another..." ~ Gary Chapman<br /><br />While "The Four Seasons of Marriage" can be read in a matter of hours, the lessons le... | [] | 1414300204 | 1414300204 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,206,006,991,000 | 30 | false |
5 | French Cuisine | Ina Garten has created an impressive cookbook designed for anyone interested in making French food at home. Everything looks so delicious, so where do you begin? I decided to try the "Spinach in Puff Pastry." While I was making the recipe I substituted mozzarella for the Gruyere cheese and left out the nutmeg and pine ... | [] | 1400049350 | 1400049350 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,205,812,321,000 | 2 | false |
5 | The Fantasy and Reality of Provence | Peter Mayle's "Provence A-Z" is a collection of personal interests and discoveries. There are amusing stories of construction complexities, the celebration of truffles and humorous stories of wild pigs eating perfectly ripe melons. Peter invites you into his world and as he explains the reality of Provence he keeps the... | [] | 1400044421 | 1400044421 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,205,650,906,000 | 6 | false |
5 | The Ultimate Online Experience | If you are "in love" with the amazon.com website then this may be one of the most exciting books you ever read on the subject. While the information basically only covers 1995-2000 it is an eye-opening account of what it truly took to make amazon.com a success story. For anyone interested in amazon.com's history, this ... | [] | 0066620414 | 0066620414 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,205,122,466,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Out of Control Women and Neglected Men | "...women get married thinking largely about what their marriage and their man can do for them, and not what they can do for their men. And when there is so little emphasis on the giving, the nitpicking and pettiness chews up and spits out what could have been a good marriage." ~ pg. 3<br /><br />In "The Proper Care & ... | [] | 0060520620 | 0060520620 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,204,797,914,000 | 20 | true |
3 | Passionate about Punctuation | "A woman, without her man, is nothing.<br />A woman: without her, man is nothing." ~ pg. 9<br /><br />It is probably not unusual to feel slightly uncomfortable while reading a book on grammar or punctuation. "How many mistakes have I made?" you may ask yourself. As someone who grew up in a country that called parenthes... | [] | 1592400876 | 1592400876 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,204,618,759,000 | 1 | false |
5 | A Cozy Read about France | "It was a pleasure just to be alive." ~ Peter Mayle, on his experience in France<br /><br />Peter Mayle's "French Lessons" is an engaging book about French cuisine. He takes the reader off the beaten path to vicariously experience new discoveries. Along the way we find cooking advice (what type of pan to use when makin... | [] | B0001FZGOO | B0001FZGOO | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,204,544,588,000 | 2 | false |
5 | A Life Filled with Possibility | Shirley Cheng's vibrant prose refreshes the soul. Her positive message of hope and love has universal appeal. In "Embrace Ultra-Ability" she writes about her appreciation of life, shares her insights and captures beauty in every moment. To Shirley, life is an adventure filled with possibility.<br /><br />Reading "Embra... | [] | 0615155227 | 0615155227 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,204,524,854,000 | 0 | false |
5 | A Force for Good in the World | "The greatest pain in life is to be invisible. What I've learned is that we all just want to be heard." ~ Oprah Winfrey<br /><br />"The Gospel According to Oprah" is a brief exploration of Oprah's main teachings. Oprah is known for her generosity and compassion. She also explores forgiveness, teaches gratitude and prom... | [] | 0664229425 | 0664229425 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,204,440,464,000 | 1 | false |
3 | Never follow a man into his cave... | "The number one way a man can succeed in fulfilling a woman's primary love needs is through communication." ~ pg. 143<br /><br />"Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" is a book I had heard so much about, I actually thought I had already read it (John Gray gives a lot of blurbs). For the first half of the book I fel... | [] | 006016848X | 006016848X | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,204,022,987,000 | 1 | true |
3 | Is Jesus just an Enlightened Master? | Deepak Chopra's new book is not quite as controversial as I expected it to be. "The Third Jesus" seems to be written with a sense of compassion. Through verses from the Bible and the Gospel of Thomas Deepak weaves a story of Jesus' life as a teacher.<br /><br />For the first half of the book he expounds on Christ's tea... | [] | 0307338312 | 0307338312 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,203,845,567,000 | 218 | false |
5 | A Sensualist's Portrait of the Brain | "I'm picturing the brain as a lightning-filled jar, where neurons fire millions of electrical bursts each moment, a silent crackling, while potent chemicals flow into and out of each neuron...through that lightening storm, the body speaks to the brain." ~ pg. 66<br /><br />Diane Ackerman is fascinated by life and her e... | [] | 0743246748 | 0743246748 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,203,684,851,000 | 4 | true |
4 | A Revealing look at Relationships | "What women don't allow, men can't and won't do." ~ pg. 8<br /><br />Whether you are dating or married, Dr. Laura has sage advice for couples who are destroying their relationships with stupid secrets, egotism, pettiness, power, priorities, happiness, excuses, liaisons and breakups. She takes each topic and weaves her ... | [] | 0060280662 | 0060280662 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,203,409,137,000 | 5 | false |
3 | Programming Yourself for Success | "Prioritize exercise in your life. It is just too powerful a fat fighter for you not to have it on your side. There is absolutely no way you can control your weight for a lifetime without it." ~ pg. 199<br /><br />If you are tired of fad diets, there is a better solution. Dr. Phil promises success if you are willing to... | [] | 0743236742 | 0743236742 | AGWDYYVVWM3DC3CASUZKXK67G6IA | 1,203,061,847,000 | 3 | false |
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