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Inspiration and hope for parents of children with autism and other special needs by pablothegreat Pros: Direct talk to parents of special needs children from adults with disabilities, encouragement, hope
Cons: You will be up all night reading it in one sitting This is one of those books that parents of newly diagnosed children with special needs and young children with special needs hunger for. My child was diagnosed with high functioning autism and sensory integration dysfunction. Looking at her functioning ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Peter Walsh will get you sorted! by denver41441 Pros: For anyone with mystery boxes or piles of paper they just can't face!
Cons: For really detailed organizing advice, see "How To Organize Almost Anything." I bought this book after seeing Peter Walsh on "Oprah." On that show he helped a woman with a serious packrat problem literally dig herself out of a clutter nightmare that consumed her entire house. This book provides concrete strategies for getting ...
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May 07 '08 |
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Boy with Down Syndrome prepares for new baby sister by pablothegreat Pros: Family of Downs Syndrome child gets ready for a new addition, beautiful happy photographs
Cons: None My daughter is rarely around people or children with physical disabilities. She has had one friend who was blind but really that was the only one. So I like to get her books that have characters with physical disabilities so she will not stare nor be ...
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May 07 '08 |
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A great introduction to Montessori for interested parents by denver41441 Pros: A good introduction to Montessori ideas with concrete tips that are practical and useful.
Cons: There are other books that discuss Montessori theory in greater detail. I purchased this book from Amazon.com based on a referral from a friend. I am reading it for the second time now - it is not separated into "infant" versus "baby/toddler" sections, but there is definitely information that is relevant to different age ...
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May 07 '08 |
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An even-handed book that is really helpful by denver41441 Pros: No hidden agenda, well-organized, extremely useful.
Cons: Not available in bookstores - online only, I believe. I ordered this book from Amazon.com after reading about it on the Dr. Sears website. I would not say I am a Dr. Sears "groupie" and am not familiar with other books in the series, but I had been referring to the "Ask Dr. Sears" website from time to ...
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May 07 '08 |
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Half-Mermaid Emiliy: Her Story =) by babyl08 Pros: Fast paced, suspenseful, easy to understand, original & cute!
Cons: Not understandable how Emily had never been in water until freshman year in high school... The tail of Emily Windsnap is one of the most intriguing & cute stories I've ever read. This book is an interesting story about a young freshman girl named Emily who attends BrightPort Junior High, where she is constantly teased by Mandy Rushton, ...
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May 07 '08 |
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Friends Continue to Fight Evil in The Hollow by Nora Roberts by dragonfire88 Pros: Entertaining second book of a trilogy. Likable characters.
Cons: The last book is not due out until December. I picked up B
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Brothers when it first came out back in December 2007. It was the first book in the Sign of Seven Trilogy by Nora Roberts. I have been waiting for the second book, The Hollow, ...
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May 07 '08 |
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If Only I Could Tell You Where it Hurts Doc by pestyside Pros: Blend of patient stories and reflections, humor, compassion, and insight
Cons: It ended A day in the life of an established surgical veterinarian actually translates to 25 years of experience. "The tales you are about to read are the truth, practically the truth, and nothing less than a half-truth, sifted from recollections of thousands ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Case of the Left-Handed Lady: An Enola Holmes Mystery by GravityGirl Pros: Great mystery, great characters, wonderful audiobook, historical details/information.
Cons: Might be a little intense for younger readers Please note that I borrowed the audiobook version of this novel from the library, so if any names are misspelled, it is because I did not actually read the book, but rather I listened to it instead. The Case of the Left-Handed Lady is the second in ...
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May 07 '08 |
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The Flea With a Runny Nose by fresita Pros: Fun read-aloud story with interesting illustrations
Cons: None I noticed "The Flea's Sneeze" because of its interesting cover illustration of a flea sitting on a mouse, who's sitting on a cat, who's sitting on a dog, who's sitting on a pig, who's sitting on a cow. I figured it had to be worth reading to my kids. ...
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May 07 '08 |
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Action, philosophy and an ancient relic in the 11th Rogue Angel by book_reader Pros: intriguing mix of action and philosophy
Cons: not quite the same depth of characterization as other Rogue Angel books Alex Archer's Provenance, the 11th book in the Rogue Angel series, mixes action and philosophy in a very fast-paced read starring Annja Creed, an archeologist armed with the sword of Joan of Arc by her side in modern life. Although this ...
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May 07 '08 |
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Whoever would have thought that Chinese food could be heartbreaking? by chiliqueen Pros: The origins of Chinese food in America and its evolution, including kosher Chinese
Cons: Jumps around quite a bit, doesn't address recent stories of toxic Chinese produce, seafood Before I went vegetarian four years ago, I could be found at our local Chinese restaurant's buffet, or at the Chinese fast-food equivalent at local malls. I was a fan of crab rangoon, lemon chicken, sesame chicken, crispy fried noodles, beef and ...
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May 07 '08 |
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Where is a Social Worker When You Need One? by mmcphee Pros: Well behaved, smart children
Cons: Early books are dated I have trouble finding books for my 6 year old daughter to read. Many of the books she wants to read have themes that I am not ready for her to explore. When my nephew passed on his entire series of "The Boxcar Children" by Gertrude Chandler Warner we ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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You Caught Me Enjoying This Series Closer by carstairs38 Pros: Spending more time with great characters
Cons: Story predictable When Gayle Roper first introduced news reporter Merry Kramer almost a decade ago, I devoured the three mysteries in the series. When no more ever came, I was left wanting one more volume to wrap up some of the characters storylines. Now, a different ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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A great book that sheds a good light on a vilified person by talbert334 Pros: offers a new theory and reads like a novel
Cons: occasionally drifts away from the subject (this doesn't happen often though) This is a great book that has a new theory on Jane Boleyn. Jane is usually portrayed as the jealous wife of George Boleyn. George was always indifferent to Jane and gave all of his attention to his lovely sister, Queen Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second ...
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May 07 '08 |
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Odd couple sets up home together by pablothegreat Pros: Loving odd couple story, HUGE dog and little cat story
Cons: None Since I am the parent of a child with a disability, I love to read true stories of other families raising special needs children. There are not many books out there written by the parents of disabled children....they are way too busy working with their ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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"Caje, Take the Point." - It's Jo Davidsmeyer's Combat! by teamfreak16 Pros: A well done companion piece to the TV series
Cons: None - I don't see how this could have been improved upon When you get right down to it, the Army is really not all that different than your average large corporation (other than that whole getting shot at thing, that is.) Think about it - it's the grunts, the everyday foot soldiers that do all the heavy ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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For the Love of the Game by soulkissed2003 Pros: Enjoyable, informational book overall about an important year in baseball history.
Cons: A bit tedious after a while for less avid fans of the game in general. While writer Cait Murphy's work usually can be found in financial or business magazines internationally, for her first book she has turned her attention to a topic that hits a more personal note for her. In "Crazy '08" she takes us back to the world ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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A Great Book in a Great Series by sarah5775 Pros: Every story is interesting and well-written.
Cons: None of the stories achieve that WOW factor that would make a masterpiece. The Bone Yard is actually the paperback edition of Night Visions 6. The Night Visions series of anthologies were popular in the mid-to-late 1980s. In the words of horror great and then Horror Writers Association President Dean Koontz, the anthology ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Precious Moments Coloring Book by elzora Pros: Kids can color, paint with glitter, or do both
Cons: None I have a collection of Precious Moments figurines that my daughter started for me more than 20 years ago. They soon became special to her as well, and I would often buy her Precious Moments related items, such as their Bible, Story Book and Coloring ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Deep thought on a fluffy subject by jnbmoore Pros: Interesting
Cons: Some chapters didn't do it for me In 1997, a TV show appeared on American television with the unlikely name of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It in turn spawned a show about a vampire with a soul Angel, a comic book about a future slayer, Fray. When the show went off the ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Chilling financial suspense with emotional depth by book_reader Pros: chilling multi-leveled suspense, emotional depth, strong characterization
Cons: none The Dark Tide by Andrew Gross is a suspenseful thriller based in the world of international finances. Emotional depth, characterization and a multi-layered suspense framework make this book a great read. Andrew Gross shines in his precise ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Starters Guide to Precious Moments by elzora Pros: Gives good info on hundreds of Precious Moments pieces
Cons: Not all of mine are listed in this book More than 20 years ago my husband and daughter gave me my first Precious Moments collectible figurine. I remember it well, because I also made a counted cross-stitch picture of this same theme for my daughters bedroom. It was created in 1978 and is ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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A Good "Take-Along Guide" For Young Botanists Interested in Wildflowers by befus Pros: Beautiful illustrations; lovely overall design; basic facts presented in age-appropriate fashion
Cons: Needs more specificity on geographic location of some flowers With spring in full bloom, I've been on the lookout for good beginner guides to birds and wildflowers. Though we live in the city, my five year old and I enjoy taking nature walks, both around town and in nearby parks. She has a special fascination with ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Little Critter Goes Green in It's Earth Day! by bilbopooh Pros: promotes environmental consciousness
Cons: global warming assertions might bother some Environmental consciousness has always been a priority for me, especially since high school, when I was a member of the conservationist club AWARE. We participated in street clean-ups, read scientific factoids on the school's morning announcements, set ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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