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The G Free Diet by Elisabeth Hasselbeck

On: March 13th, 2010 at 9:49 pm | Number of Comments » 1

Having a husband with Celiac’s Disease, I’m always interested in books about living a Gluten Free lifestyle. I picked up The G Free Diet by Elisabeth Hasselbeck.
About the book:  Elizabeth Hasslebeck For years Elisabeth Hasselbeck couldn’t figure out what was making her sick. She asked doctors and consulted nutritionists but no one seemed [...]


The Power of No by Beth Wareham

On: March 8th, 2010 at 9:46 am | Number of Comments » 2

My little purse book was The Power of No: How to Keep Blowhards and Bozos at Bay by Beth Wareham.  I read snippets here and there when I had a few moments.
About the book: The terrible yes years. You know them well: You’re suckered into working late and often, unflattering haircuts and poodle perms, back-fat-exposing [...]


The Time of My Life by Patrick Swayze & Lisa Niemi

On: February 14th, 2010 at 9:16 am | Number of Comments » 3

I finally was able to get to  The Time of My Life by Patrick Swayze & Lisa Niemi. I had it on request as soon as I saw her on Oprah and she mentioned it.
About the book:
In a career spanning more than thirty years, Patrick Swayze has made a name for himself on the stage, [...]


The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook

On: February 2nd, 2010 at 9:02 pm | Number of Comments » 0

I picked up The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook  by Murdoch because the colors of the photos really grabbed me and screamed  Buy Me!
About the book:
Product Description
Offering handy tips and advice to help get the most out of vegetables, this volume features double-page spreads on particular ingredients and recipes.
My thoughts: This was a different kind of cookbook [...]


Current Read: I Can’t Accept Not Trying

On: December 3rd, 2009 at 5:00 pm | Number of Comments » 0

Purse Book:  I Can’t Accept Not Trying, by Michael Jordan, on the Pursuit of Excellence.
From the jacket: In his own inspiring words, Michael Jordan, the most extraordinary athlete of our time, shares the rules he has lived and achieved by. Underlying his enormous accomplishments are a set of simple principles that provide the foundation for [...]


Current Read: Pointing from the Grave

On: October 31st, 2009 at 7:12 pm | Number of Comments » 0

Started my new audiobook Pointing from the Grave: A True Story of Murder and DNA by Samantha Weinberg today while working around the house and going out and about.
About the book: Weaving together cutting-edge genetics and forensic criminology, courtroom drama and multiple perspectives, Weinberg’s book is an ambitious and riveting tale of crime and the [...]


Current Read: How to Get Your Child to Love Reading

On: October 21st, 2009 at 12:12 pm | Number of Comments » 0

Reading another one by one of my favorite educators, Esme Raji Codell.  It’s a booklist of sorts with lots of suggestions of children’s literature throughout the ages.
About the book:
Are children reading enough? Not according to most parents and teachers, who know that reading aloud with children fosters a lifelong love of books, ensures better standardized [...]


Current Reads: Two by Rafe Esquith

On: October 10th, 2009 at 5:05 pm | Number of Comments » 0

Rereading two books by an inspirational teacher… Rafe Esquith. I read them both a few years ago but pulled them back out again. Good teachers are always learning and it’s important to remember why we wanted to teach in the first place, especially during a trying year…..


Current Read: The Face On Your Plate: The Truth About Food

On: October 4th, 2009 at 8:23 pm | Number of Comments » 0

Just started a new audio book, The Face on Your Plate: The Truth About Food by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson.
About the book:  Check out Amazon’s page  (by clicking on the book) for the description if you are interested. I’m aware that this is a controversial topic for some and it may not be comfortable to [...]


Current Read: Columbine

On: September 9th, 2009 at 4:54 pm | Number of Comments » 0

My newest audio book was part of the new audio releases on my library’s e-books site. It’s Columbine by Dave Cullen.
From the book jacket:
On April 20, 1999, two boys left an indelible stamp on the American psyche. Their goal was simple: to blow up their school, Oklahoma City-style, and to leave “a lasting impression [...]