Basically, I've decided to buy a cook book to learn brand new recipes. So, I was wondering if any of you yahoo users own or know of any cook books that are really good and provide tasty recipes. Thank you so much!
What is (in your opinion) the best cook book or cook books?
The best general use cookbook I own is the Better Homes and Gardens new Cook Book (it's the red and white plaid one). It has recipes from simple to complex and lots of stuff easy enough that we've incorporated them into daily meal making. Also lots of variety.
My other favourite is the "Complete Canadian Living Cookbook" - excellent recipes, we've loved everything I've tried.
Both cookbooks have clear, step by step directions - although neither have oodles of photos if that is what you're looking for.
For pure "fun" cookbooks - ie. a pleasure to read as well as cook with - Jamie Oliver or Nigella Larson are wonderful.
Happy cooking!
Reply:I'll recommend 3 that will keep you cooking a long time. Betty Crocker, Kraft foods, %26amp; BHG (Better Homes %26amp; Gardens). Go to their web sites, they're happy to email you recipes for free. You can have your own recipe box at each, too. You can get entrees, sides, breads, desserts, snacks, party foods, drinks.
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Reply:'The Silver Palate' cookbook is my favourite. It has a wide variety of elegant recipes (many of which are very simple), and it has extremely helpful information in the margins--hints, how to pick the right produce, variations on recipes, suggested menus, etc. They just released a 25th anniversary edition.
I also second the Better Homes %26amp; Gardens cookbook--I have the breast cancer awareness edition (pink %26amp; white plaid cover). Not only is it very good for the basics, but there's an additional chapter on foods high in anti-oxidants. Some excellent recipes there.
If you're vegetarian/vegan, check out the 'Moosewood' cookbook. Also, 'Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World' is one of the best dessert cookbooks I've ever used ('The Last Course' would be a distant second).
My guilty secret cookbook is 'The Can-Opener Gourmet.' It has surprisingly good recipes, and it's tailored for people who have limited time in the kitchen (for the days when you don't have time to clean, boil, puree and strain vegetables).
Finally, I am addicted to Food %26amp; Wine magazine. I have issues dating back to 1994 that I can't bear to throw away.
Reply:An awesome cookbook is "The Joy of Cooking" because it has a lot of various recipies, and also explains techniques. It's quite helpful.
I have a lot of good luck with recipes from "Cooking Light" magazine. They have a website with recipes if you don't want to buy a subscription to the magazine. (cookinglight.com)
Reply:Taste of Home or anything by Sandra Lee off of Food Network --- SHE IS AWESOME!!
Reply:a couple of good basic ones are: joy of cooking also the betty crocker cook book. they are basic, have a lot of varied recipies and good standbye favorites. with a lot of reference parts in it.
Reply:I don't really cook, but there is this one book on how to make soups. a few for every season. i forget what it's called though.
Reply:Fabulous Fondues: Appetizers, Main Courses %26amp; Desserts
Cooking for the Week : Leisurely Weekend Cooking for Easy WeekDAY Meals
365 Great Barbecue and Grilling Recipes (365 Ways)
Reply:Any of Rachael Ray's 30 minute meal cookbooks.
She uses regular, easy to find ingredients, and you can make a great tasting meal in about 30 minutes.!!
Reply:I agree with a previous answer - one of the best cookbooks I have ever seen (and I have at least 30) is the Joy of Cooking. It has SO much information about many things not just recipes. It will even tell you the proper way to set a table! A really good cookbook and one we go to most of the time when we have any cooking questions or looking for a basic recipe. Another good one is How to Cook Everything by Mark Bitterman. It's also a solid, well written cookbook with recipes that are well described and ones that do not require alot of "speciality" items that no one ever has.
Reply:Bells Best there are sveral different ones. My favorite is the pale yellow one - i think it is the second edition one. lots of good recipes in it.
Reply:i have 1000`s of cookbooks and the one i use most of the time is Betty Crockers Best of Baking..... it is the best..
Reply:I bought Eat, Shrink and Be Merry by Janet %26amp; Greta Podleski. It is funny with anecdotes, cute recipe titles and the recipes are very tasty, easy to make and good for your health and waistline. They self-published and then word of (salivating) mouth spread it onto the best seller's list. When I cook for my husband or for guests, I never go wrong with their book. They also wrote two more cookbooks, I think, but I love mine. So many post-it notes and dog-ears. Liz Roy
Reply:I like the ones sold to raise money for fire departments, churchs and things like that, they are favorite recipes of local people and seems to be always really good.
Reply:I love the red hat society cookbook. It's one of the few cookbooks I have found that I would actually make most of the recipe's. I also love Mable Hoffmans crockery cookery and Firehouse Food.
Reply:The Best Recipe
Sunday, August 2, 2009
What is the best way to preserve 1st edition softcover books?
I collect Tom Robbins' books, and have some wonderful first edition softcovers. I've heard about adhesive covers, but am afraid that would diminish the value. Does anyone know what the standard method for preserving paperbacks is?
What is the best way to preserve 1st edition softcover books?
Well, when I was into paperback collecting, we used to put the books in glassine paper folders, which kind of kept the illustrated surfaces from abrasion. The problem with paperbacks is often the paper quality. A lot of the paper used is soft, and of High Acid Content. This means the paper will slowly "Burn" brown, and become brittle. Also, the glued, instead of sewn spines will, in time become brittle and fail. Most collectors rate the value of paperbacks by assessing the condition of the spine, how "foxed" (Worn, Dog eared) the volume is, and how vibrant the cover illustration's colors are,
Keeping your collectible editions away from light will help keep the colors from fading, keeping them in glassine will keep abrasion and oils from fingers from foxing the books, and of course not actually opening the book and creasing the spine will increase it's value. Real Buffs might go on to talk about keeping the books in a controlled environment, (Humidity and heat are not the friends of paper products.) If some of your Paper-bounds are Trade paperbacks, some of these may have dust jackets. I suggest taking these off, and storing them carefully (flat, enveloped) off by themselves. Nothing affects a dust jacketed editions value as much as a missing, or ripped dust jacket.
Reply:Thanks so much for your informative answer! You have been a huge help. I'm rather new to the official collecting realm with an eye to preservation. Thanks for the lovely terms of art, too! Report It
Reply:Go to your local camera store and buy some mylar sleeves. Place the books in these sleeves and if you have a vacuum sealer, use it. Anything kept in mylar doesn't age or turn yellow. If kept in plastic sleeves over time it will yellow and dry up too. Mylar sleeves are used by coin collectors to preserve old coins and magazines and comic books. Nothing is better than mylar for preservation, which is probably why photo shops and camera stores sell mylar sleeves. These are the only places I know of that handle this material too.
Reply:well, for one thing, when u read them, dont fold them too far apart, just enough to see the words. what my aunt does for me, is she takes paper (or newspaper) and fold it around the cover, making a "paper book cover". also try to get it lamenated, which i did to replace my paper book covers.
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What is the best way to preserve 1st edition softcover books?
Well, when I was into paperback collecting, we used to put the books in glassine paper folders, which kind of kept the illustrated surfaces from abrasion. The problem with paperbacks is often the paper quality. A lot of the paper used is soft, and of High Acid Content. This means the paper will slowly "Burn" brown, and become brittle. Also, the glued, instead of sewn spines will, in time become brittle and fail. Most collectors rate the value of paperbacks by assessing the condition of the spine, how "foxed" (Worn, Dog eared) the volume is, and how vibrant the cover illustration's colors are,
Keeping your collectible editions away from light will help keep the colors from fading, keeping them in glassine will keep abrasion and oils from fingers from foxing the books, and of course not actually opening the book and creasing the spine will increase it's value. Real Buffs might go on to talk about keeping the books in a controlled environment, (Humidity and heat are not the friends of paper products.) If some of your Paper-bounds are Trade paperbacks, some of these may have dust jackets. I suggest taking these off, and storing them carefully (flat, enveloped) off by themselves. Nothing affects a dust jacketed editions value as much as a missing, or ripped dust jacket.
Reply:Thanks so much for your informative answer! You have been a huge help. I'm rather new to the official collecting realm with an eye to preservation. Thanks for the lovely terms of art, too! Report It
Reply:Go to your local camera store and buy some mylar sleeves. Place the books in these sleeves and if you have a vacuum sealer, use it. Anything kept in mylar doesn't age or turn yellow. If kept in plastic sleeves over time it will yellow and dry up too. Mylar sleeves are used by coin collectors to preserve old coins and magazines and comic books. Nothing is better than mylar for preservation, which is probably why photo shops and camera stores sell mylar sleeves. These are the only places I know of that handle this material too.
Reply:well, for one thing, when u read them, dont fold them too far apart, just enough to see the words. what my aunt does for me, is she takes paper (or newspaper) and fold it around the cover, making a "paper book cover". also try to get it lamenated, which i did to replace my paper book covers.
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Where is the best place to sell my used fiction books?
They are pretty old, not like new or bestsellers, but i'm hoping to get them off my hands as i am an avid reader and have lots of books. They are in pretty good condition, considering, but i can't seem to find a place to sell them! Help!
Where is the best place to sell my used fiction books?
If you don't think you can get what they're worth, you could always donate them.
I currently sell books on Amazon and eBay. Amazon is good because loads of people are looking, but the fees will kill you. You don't owe until the sell unless you become a pro merchant.
eBay charges a listing fee and a percentage, but you can control shipping and handling. I like that because I can combine sales, which benefits the buyer as well. Also, you can sell a lot. Some types of books sell better than others. And who knows, you might have a real gem in your collection.
Half.com is similar (I think) to Amazon. There's alibris, too. Thing is, if you go this route, you're talking mailings and supplies.
True about the garage sale suggestion. I keep thinking I'll rent a hall somewhere and throw my own book sale. I know when the library has one it's well attended.
You might try your local newspaper, too. There might be someone out there looking for books to sell. Are there any used bookstores in the area? We have a halfprice books here, but they don't pay much at all. Some stores may have better trading allowances rather than paying you for them.
Have fun. I totally understand about being swamped by books. I have close to 800 on-line, but another, well, I don't want to think about it, but a HUGE number that are surrounding me even now as I type.
Reply:Paperbackswap.com is cool if you can't get what they are worth. You trade paperbacks with other like-minded readers.
Amazon's marketplace is decent, but it depends on the going-rate of the same book from other sellers.
Also, post them on Craigslist.com to see if there are any bites from potential buyers.
Garage sales can get you anywhere from a buck to a couple bucks, but I know that the climate isn't garage-sale friendly for most of the country right now...
Good luck!
Reply:find a used book store sell them there and possibly buy some other used ones
Reply:You could try ebay.com or half.com.
Reply:Try amazon.com or ebay or half.com....
Where is the best place to sell my used fiction books?
If you don't think you can get what they're worth, you could always donate them.
I currently sell books on Amazon and eBay. Amazon is good because loads of people are looking, but the fees will kill you. You don't owe until the sell unless you become a pro merchant.
eBay charges a listing fee and a percentage, but you can control shipping and handling. I like that because I can combine sales, which benefits the buyer as well. Also, you can sell a lot. Some types of books sell better than others. And who knows, you might have a real gem in your collection.
Half.com is similar (I think) to Amazon. There's alibris, too. Thing is, if you go this route, you're talking mailings and supplies.
True about the garage sale suggestion. I keep thinking I'll rent a hall somewhere and throw my own book sale. I know when the library has one it's well attended.
You might try your local newspaper, too. There might be someone out there looking for books to sell. Are there any used bookstores in the area? We have a halfprice books here, but they don't pay much at all. Some stores may have better trading allowances rather than paying you for them.
Have fun. I totally understand about being swamped by books. I have close to 800 on-line, but another, well, I don't want to think about it, but a HUGE number that are surrounding me even now as I type.
Reply:Paperbackswap.com is cool if you can't get what they are worth. You trade paperbacks with other like-minded readers.
Amazon's marketplace is decent, but it depends on the going-rate of the same book from other sellers.
Also, post them on Craigslist.com to see if there are any bites from potential buyers.
Garage sales can get you anywhere from a buck to a couple bucks, but I know that the climate isn't garage-sale friendly for most of the country right now...
Good luck!
Reply:find a used book store sell them there and possibly buy some other used ones
Reply:You could try ebay.com or half.com.
Reply:Try amazon.com or ebay or half.com....
I would like to start my book store where would i get the books from?
I really love to read, my girlfriend says that i read to much some time. But i would really love to start my own bookstore, but have no clue where to get all the books to start it?
I would like to start my book store where would i get the books from?
look up book wholesalers online.
Reply:If you really like to read that much how come you don't know the difference between too and to?
Get your books from the publishers or wholesalers.
Reply:You have to get them mostly from Publishers thus you must sign contacts etc with them as well as the City biz licensing etc.
I would like to start my book store where would i get the books from?
look up book wholesalers online.
Reply:If you really like to read that much how come you don't know the difference between too and to?
Get your books from the publishers or wholesalers.
Reply:You have to get them mostly from Publishers thus you must sign contacts etc with them as well as the City biz licensing etc.
What are good books about going the process of grieving?
My dad recently died and I'd like to send my mom some good books on dealing with process she is going through and coming to terms with what has happened. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
What are good books about going the process of grieving?
Hi,
I found a few books on this topic...
http://search.reviews.ebay.com/_W0QQfvcs...
http://www.amazon.com/Seven-Choices-Find...
http://www.amazon.com/When-Things-Get-Ba...
http://www.eternalreefs.com/resources/gr...
I hope the links help....
Reply:You want to check this site:
http://www.elisabethkublerross.com/
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross is a psychologist who works specifically with grief issues. She has a magnificent outlook on it and a ton of books listed on her site. There are also quotes on the site that gives you an overview of her thoughts and approach to death and dying and grief.
I'm sorry for your loss, also. Take Care of yourself while you're taking care of your mom.
Reply:year of magical thinking by joan didion
Reply:dont know any good books, but would just like to say sorry about your loss.
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What are good books about going the process of grieving?
Hi,
I found a few books on this topic...
http://search.reviews.ebay.com/_W0QQfvcs...
http://www.amazon.com/Seven-Choices-Find...
http://www.amazon.com/When-Things-Get-Ba...
http://www.eternalreefs.com/resources/gr...
I hope the links help....
Reply:You want to check this site:
http://www.elisabethkublerross.com/
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross is a psychologist who works specifically with grief issues. She has a magnificent outlook on it and a ton of books listed on her site. There are also quotes on the site that gives you an overview of her thoughts and approach to death and dying and grief.
I'm sorry for your loss, also. Take Care of yourself while you're taking care of your mom.
Reply:year of magical thinking by joan didion
Reply:dont know any good books, but would just like to say sorry about your loss.
wedding song
What type of books should a 6th grader read?
The books that I'm talking about are like action novels. But don't make it too gross or chessy. Also, make it something I can find in a public library or a middle school library.
What type of books should a 6th grader read?
Right here are the best books for your age group:
http://lib.mansfield.edu/newbery.html
They are the Newbery Medal winners for each year since 1922. You simply cannot find books that are better written and more enjoyable than these. I read them sometimes, and I am over 50 years old.
I♥♫→mia☼☺†
Reply:things not seen...i love that book
wispering to witches...good book
or the series of unfortunate events
Reply:Any book that you are able. If you can read a college level or highschool level book and understand it, then you are at a different level of reading. The harder the books you read, depending on which genre, you can learn more of the hard stuff and it will help you with your spelling and grammar. depending on which books you read, you can learn alot from the things you read, and especially if you memorize some of the stuff you read
Reply:Take the kids to the library and let them pick. They know thier own level of reading. And that will let you know thier level too.
Reply:Try looking at your school's website for a suggested reading list.
Reply:Try the Harry Potter books. good stuff
Reply:madeline l'engle-any of hers (and all)! Classic, adventurous, sci-fi, family...
Reply:i think they should read what ever they want to read. When I was in 6th grade i was reading big novels. I read stuff like Harry Potter and some other stuff.
Reply:You can go to our library web page and ask a librarian. But I enjoyed reading Harry Potter
Reply:The Giver is a great book, and so is the Witch of Agnesi. These are not so much action as suspense, but they are both great books. The first one is written by Lois Lowry, the second one is written by Robert Spiller.
Hope this helps! :-)
Reply:I think you should stay away from wicthes and socerery as a topic ...... there are several great books by judy blume for that age group...... also the Tom swift series is wonderful ......
What type of books should a 6th grader read?
Right here are the best books for your age group:
http://lib.mansfield.edu/newbery.html
They are the Newbery Medal winners for each year since 1922. You simply cannot find books that are better written and more enjoyable than these. I read them sometimes, and I am over 50 years old.
I♥♫→mia☼☺†
Reply:things not seen...i love that book
wispering to witches...good book
or the series of unfortunate events
Reply:Any book that you are able. If you can read a college level or highschool level book and understand it, then you are at a different level of reading. The harder the books you read, depending on which genre, you can learn more of the hard stuff and it will help you with your spelling and grammar. depending on which books you read, you can learn alot from the things you read, and especially if you memorize some of the stuff you read
Reply:Take the kids to the library and let them pick. They know thier own level of reading. And that will let you know thier level too.
Reply:Try looking at your school's website for a suggested reading list.
Reply:Try the Harry Potter books. good stuff
Reply:madeline l'engle-any of hers (and all)! Classic, adventurous, sci-fi, family...
Reply:i think they should read what ever they want to read. When I was in 6th grade i was reading big novels. I read stuff like Harry Potter and some other stuff.
Reply:You can go to our library web page and ask a librarian. But I enjoyed reading Harry Potter
Reply:The Giver is a great book, and so is the Witch of Agnesi. These are not so much action as suspense, but they are both great books. The first one is written by Lois Lowry, the second one is written by Robert Spiller.
Hope this helps! :-)
Reply:I think you should stay away from wicthes and socerery as a topic ...... there are several great books by judy blume for that age group...... also the Tom swift series is wonderful ......
What do you guys think of books being turned into movies?
Well usually, people like the originals as books better before they were turned into movies. So should movies stay true to the books or is it okay if they deviate? What do you guys think? Any comment on this topic is welcome.
What do you guys think of books being turned into movies?
I like the movie version of books better... Usually.
Reply:Personally, I hate most books that are made into movies. Because the books are usually long, the movies butcher the best parts of the book i.e. the movie of Eragon by Christopher Paolini skipped the entire bonding scene. The 4th Harry Potter movie skipped the scene with the Sphinx. Stardust as a movie changed the entire plotline.
However, it is fine if the movies still make sense, but deviate from the book. Stardust's plotline may have been changed, but the movie still kept the aura of the plot.
Some books made into movies are very accurate, like the Da Vinci Code.
So, in an answer to your question, it really depends on what is changed and how the plot fits after the original storyline is changed. But, for the most part, Movies should stay true to the books.
Reply:I think movies should stay true to the books...no matter how long...the side story which sometimes isn't in the movie, usually accumulates the emotions and reason for which the climax will be made...and most of the time, the movie isn't that great because there's no side story...
A few books were great to be reborn into movies...yet some that I like weren't...if I have to choose...
I think it's better if stories in books should stay in books...unless there's a lot of action involved...(i.e. Lord of The Rings, Narnia)
Those four movies were greatly made...nothing but satisfaction...
Reply:well basically its Charitable but Original it is not..
its like Gossip the longer its dragged upon
the Less Conclusive it becomes
i rather read the Books.
Reply:It would be better in the long run if the movies at least stayed with the premise of the book. But like the movie Shooter, they totally destroyed the story of the book. I have heard that producers are starting to make movies that are based on books more like the books. So far, I haven't seen anything like that happening. The closest a movie came to the book in recent memory was the da Vinci Code. Most people said it didn't follow the book. Actually what it didn't follow was all the little instances that made the book so good. And if the movie did that it would have lasted about two weeks. You cannot compress the sum total of a book into a movie that last 2 or 3 hours, but you can at least follow the storyline. So, if the movie producers ever got their heads out of their collective a**es, the movies possibly could be made from the books and still be good. I am totally sick of remaking movies from old movies, especially if they used the technique I mentioned earlier, they could make movies from really good books. In my opinion only.
Reply:I think its goo to see a book turn into a movie( as long as they don't mess it up that bad) It kinda gets the book out to the public.
Reply:it really depends on the movie. all of Steven Kings....i liked the movie better because its hard to understand his books. as for The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe... i liked the book better because the movie really sucked!!
Reply:I don't mind it at all. Sometimes the plot or a situation of a book is so good that it ends up inspiring a movie maker and he feels restless till he has actually shown the world his interpretation of the book.I feel a movie reaches out to millions of people who do not sit and enjoy a book. It also helps to enhance the visual memory of some people who do not have a great imagination. As far as people like me, who love prefer a book to a movie any day are concerned, it gives us a chance to compare and criticise the version that we don't find appealing.
Reply:the movies always disappointed me because it does not protray my imagine of the characters or plot in the book, also they always add the corny hollywood ending.
Reply:I prefer books as they have more detail. In my opinion, I find most books that are made into movies very disappointing but you can't really blame the director or script writer whomever has to make the book into a script because it's almost impossible to get all the details of a book into a 2 hour movie. But...there are a few exceptions. Nora Roberts "Angel Falls" and Stephen King's "It" were pretty well done. There are a few others but I can't think of them right now.
Reply:I prefer books better. Whenever a book is turned into a movie it seems the plot is changed slightly and names are changes or characters are missing. If I see the movie first, I don't know the difference, but if I've read the book, I don't watch the movie. I'm always disappointed.
Reply:If I watch the movie before I read the book, it doesn't bother me that much.
But sometimes, after I've read the book, if the movie script is different or the characters aren't as I dreamed and pictured, it does make me sad sometimes.
I hear lots of people who read Ella Enchanted first really disliked the movie. I haven't read it [yet], but I enjoyed the movie. ^_^
Yet, I read The Princess Diaries before I saw the movies, and how they changed it around first made me a little sad, but I liked the characters they picked and the movies, even though they didn't stick to the book, were pretty good.
But I believe that if a book like Twilight by Stephenie Meyer becomes a movie and is not portrayed exactly like the book, I may freak out a little, hehe.
Reply:Well, if you're Smart enough to read the book, it would be preferable and better mental exercise to do so.
Reply:Books are always better than the movies. That is not opinion but fact or at least a major consensus. A extreme example is the movie Eragon; the way they butchered that book was disgusting. Although another example but the same point is the Lord of the Rings series. They were done very well, but still nowhere as good as the books. The less the director deviates from the book the better; Why? Because the less pissed off readers like me! Seriously though, it pleases the readers and 99.9999% of the time makes a better story if the director sticks to the book.
Reply:I think books are the best places to find movie ideas...you have your screenplay all ready for you and for many authors, having a book made into a movie is one of the best compliments an author can receive!
Personally I feel that movies should stay true to the books the best they can (unless they need to cut out some scenes for length purposes). Also, I think if they are going to be made into movie and the author should call the shots so that their true imagination the author had intended can be brought to life.
I really enjoyed watching the "Joy Luck Club" on the screen and later read the book and enjoyed it just as much. Now I am an Amy Tan book addict! So far I have been impressed with the Chronicles of Narnia movies too, though I have read the books already. Harry Potter films just make JK Raw ling richer and richer!
Reply:Well, I agree that books are better than movies. And I also agree with you when you said that movies sometimes alter events whcih are written in the book. It's okay with me so if you've already read the book and you'll be watching the movie, you won't find it boring cause they added a twist in the movie. Get what I mean? =))
Reply:It's ok if they deviate. Sometimes they have to. Movies aren't generally supposed to go much more than 2 hours, so sometimes they need to trim the story to make it fit. Plus there are some things that come across better in books than in movies (like narration, and the characters' thoughts) and some things that are better in movies than books (like nudity!) so it makes sense to have changes because of that. But some changes are annoying. Like in the Lord of the Rings movies when they gave some guy a girlfriend that he didn't have in the book, just because they wanted the movie to appeal to women.
Reply:i think they should stay true to the book. i think the issue with staying true to the book is trying to meet time and budget requirements that production companies put on movies. for instance, trying to shove a full book with all of it's detail into a 2 hour movie so it will keep the attention of its target audience is sometimes difficult. especially if it's for kids.
Reply:i like it when books turn into movies so i can know how the author really interprets the story but sometimes the director changes too much out of the story line that it becomes a different one. i like it but they should stay true to the books even if the movie becomes longer
Reply:Movies are never as good as the books. Books are what make you like the story because you are doing the thinking for yourself, as far as what the characters look and act like, what the streets and buildings and so forth look feel and smell like. You get more involved with the characters because it's as though you are there. Books are more personal and detailed. Movies, though I don't think there is anything wrong with it, aren't usually as good as the book. They leave out a lot of details that they just couldn't portray well enough on the big screen. Sometimes, when you've already read the book and then watch the movie, it kind of ruins it. The story itself that is. The envisioning that you established for yourself by reading the words and details of the book are shattered in a way because they are different from what the book enabled your mind to create for yourself. As far as what you pictured the story characters to look like versus what the movie portrays and so forth. Oh what do I know? ha ha, I just like reading the books better than always watching the movies. Don't get me wrong, I'll watch the movies, but I prefer to read the book first to see what I'm missing before I miss it. For instance, i-robot... (with Will Smith←ring a bell?) the book is so much different from the movie! It has so much more detail and storyline, you actually miss a lot of that with the movie. Well, that's just my humble opinion and I could very well be wrong. Good question, and take care :)
P.S.
I think the movies should try to stay as true to the story as they can. Why ruin a good thing? A, if it's not broke, don't fix it kind of thing. Movies can't always stay true to the books though because there really is no way for them to portray that much intricate detail on film as you can on paper. ☺
Reply:Well, I think a movie creates a visual story of a book. It displays the character and their expressions, and many people find it helpful to watch the movie first and then read the book so that they can understand the visual of the book better-- or even just the book. On the other side of the debate, some students watch the movie instead of read the book for a book project, and the two are usually very different. Also, books-made-movies are another advancement in technology to create laziness.
Reply:man you guys just don't get it. books are better because they exercise the imagination and because books have no limits. books can go as deep into a characters psyche as it needs or wants to. books can more effectively display an abstract, like a dream sequence, because imagination is the only limit. don't get me wrong i love movies, but they pale in comparison to books. most people are just to lazy to actually read, because the pictures aren't already laid out before them. damn shame too.
Reply:I believe that books are almost always better than the movies based upon the books. However, for me personally, I like seeing the books visually presented after I finish them, so I love watching movies after I finish the book. But, it's sad because many people would rather watch the movie that read the book and, as we all know, the movies leave out or add a lot of subjects that the book presented. So, while it'd be better if the movies stayed true to the movies, it's still okay if they differ AS LONG AS the viewer accepts the fact that movies ARE NOT books.
*cough cough* That's especially aimed at high schoolers, who often watch movie-versions of reading assignments. They're not the same! *cough*
What do you guys think of books being turned into movies?
I like the movie version of books better... Usually.
Reply:Personally, I hate most books that are made into movies. Because the books are usually long, the movies butcher the best parts of the book i.e. the movie of Eragon by Christopher Paolini skipped the entire bonding scene. The 4th Harry Potter movie skipped the scene with the Sphinx. Stardust as a movie changed the entire plotline.
However, it is fine if the movies still make sense, but deviate from the book. Stardust's plotline may have been changed, but the movie still kept the aura of the plot.
Some books made into movies are very accurate, like the Da Vinci Code.
So, in an answer to your question, it really depends on what is changed and how the plot fits after the original storyline is changed. But, for the most part, Movies should stay true to the books.
Reply:I think movies should stay true to the books...no matter how long...the side story which sometimes isn't in the movie, usually accumulates the emotions and reason for which the climax will be made...and most of the time, the movie isn't that great because there's no side story...
A few books were great to be reborn into movies...yet some that I like weren't...if I have to choose...
I think it's better if stories in books should stay in books...unless there's a lot of action involved...(i.e. Lord of The Rings, Narnia)
Those four movies were greatly made...nothing but satisfaction...
Reply:well basically its Charitable but Original it is not..
its like Gossip the longer its dragged upon
the Less Conclusive it becomes
i rather read the Books.
Reply:It would be better in the long run if the movies at least stayed with the premise of the book. But like the movie Shooter, they totally destroyed the story of the book. I have heard that producers are starting to make movies that are based on books more like the books. So far, I haven't seen anything like that happening. The closest a movie came to the book in recent memory was the da Vinci Code. Most people said it didn't follow the book. Actually what it didn't follow was all the little instances that made the book so good. And if the movie did that it would have lasted about two weeks. You cannot compress the sum total of a book into a movie that last 2 or 3 hours, but you can at least follow the storyline. So, if the movie producers ever got their heads out of their collective a**es, the movies possibly could be made from the books and still be good. I am totally sick of remaking movies from old movies, especially if they used the technique I mentioned earlier, they could make movies from really good books. In my opinion only.
Reply:I think its goo to see a book turn into a movie( as long as they don't mess it up that bad) It kinda gets the book out to the public.
Reply:it really depends on the movie. all of Steven Kings....i liked the movie better because its hard to understand his books. as for The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe... i liked the book better because the movie really sucked!!
Reply:I don't mind it at all. Sometimes the plot or a situation of a book is so good that it ends up inspiring a movie maker and he feels restless till he has actually shown the world his interpretation of the book.I feel a movie reaches out to millions of people who do not sit and enjoy a book. It also helps to enhance the visual memory of some people who do not have a great imagination. As far as people like me, who love prefer a book to a movie any day are concerned, it gives us a chance to compare and criticise the version that we don't find appealing.
Reply:the movies always disappointed me because it does not protray my imagine of the characters or plot in the book, also they always add the corny hollywood ending.
Reply:I prefer books as they have more detail. In my opinion, I find most books that are made into movies very disappointing but you can't really blame the director or script writer whomever has to make the book into a script because it's almost impossible to get all the details of a book into a 2 hour movie. But...there are a few exceptions. Nora Roberts "Angel Falls" and Stephen King's "It" were pretty well done. There are a few others but I can't think of them right now.
Reply:I prefer books better. Whenever a book is turned into a movie it seems the plot is changed slightly and names are changes or characters are missing. If I see the movie first, I don't know the difference, but if I've read the book, I don't watch the movie. I'm always disappointed.
Reply:If I watch the movie before I read the book, it doesn't bother me that much.
But sometimes, after I've read the book, if the movie script is different or the characters aren't as I dreamed and pictured, it does make me sad sometimes.
I hear lots of people who read Ella Enchanted first really disliked the movie. I haven't read it [yet], but I enjoyed the movie. ^_^
Yet, I read The Princess Diaries before I saw the movies, and how they changed it around first made me a little sad, but I liked the characters they picked and the movies, even though they didn't stick to the book, were pretty good.
But I believe that if a book like Twilight by Stephenie Meyer becomes a movie and is not portrayed exactly like the book, I may freak out a little, hehe.
Reply:Well, if you're Smart enough to read the book, it would be preferable and better mental exercise to do so.
Reply:Books are always better than the movies. That is not opinion but fact or at least a major consensus. A extreme example is the movie Eragon; the way they butchered that book was disgusting. Although another example but the same point is the Lord of the Rings series. They were done very well, but still nowhere as good as the books. The less the director deviates from the book the better; Why? Because the less pissed off readers like me! Seriously though, it pleases the readers and 99.9999% of the time makes a better story if the director sticks to the book.
Reply:I think books are the best places to find movie ideas...you have your screenplay all ready for you and for many authors, having a book made into a movie is one of the best compliments an author can receive!
Personally I feel that movies should stay true to the books the best they can (unless they need to cut out some scenes for length purposes). Also, I think if they are going to be made into movie and the author should call the shots so that their true imagination the author had intended can be brought to life.
I really enjoyed watching the "Joy Luck Club" on the screen and later read the book and enjoyed it just as much. Now I am an Amy Tan book addict! So far I have been impressed with the Chronicles of Narnia movies too, though I have read the books already. Harry Potter films just make JK Raw ling richer and richer!
Reply:Well, I agree that books are better than movies. And I also agree with you when you said that movies sometimes alter events whcih are written in the book. It's okay with me so if you've already read the book and you'll be watching the movie, you won't find it boring cause they added a twist in the movie. Get what I mean? =))
Reply:It's ok if they deviate. Sometimes they have to. Movies aren't generally supposed to go much more than 2 hours, so sometimes they need to trim the story to make it fit. Plus there are some things that come across better in books than in movies (like narration, and the characters' thoughts) and some things that are better in movies than books (like nudity!) so it makes sense to have changes because of that. But some changes are annoying. Like in the Lord of the Rings movies when they gave some guy a girlfriend that he didn't have in the book, just because they wanted the movie to appeal to women.
Reply:i think they should stay true to the book. i think the issue with staying true to the book is trying to meet time and budget requirements that production companies put on movies. for instance, trying to shove a full book with all of it's detail into a 2 hour movie so it will keep the attention of its target audience is sometimes difficult. especially if it's for kids.
Reply:i like it when books turn into movies so i can know how the author really interprets the story but sometimes the director changes too much out of the story line that it becomes a different one. i like it but they should stay true to the books even if the movie becomes longer
Reply:Movies are never as good as the books. Books are what make you like the story because you are doing the thinking for yourself, as far as what the characters look and act like, what the streets and buildings and so forth look feel and smell like. You get more involved with the characters because it's as though you are there. Books are more personal and detailed. Movies, though I don't think there is anything wrong with it, aren't usually as good as the book. They leave out a lot of details that they just couldn't portray well enough on the big screen. Sometimes, when you've already read the book and then watch the movie, it kind of ruins it. The story itself that is. The envisioning that you established for yourself by reading the words and details of the book are shattered in a way because they are different from what the book enabled your mind to create for yourself. As far as what you pictured the story characters to look like versus what the movie portrays and so forth. Oh what do I know? ha ha, I just like reading the books better than always watching the movies. Don't get me wrong, I'll watch the movies, but I prefer to read the book first to see what I'm missing before I miss it. For instance, i-robot... (with Will Smith←ring a bell?) the book is so much different from the movie! It has so much more detail and storyline, you actually miss a lot of that with the movie. Well, that's just my humble opinion and I could very well be wrong. Good question, and take care :)
P.S.
I think the movies should try to stay as true to the story as they can. Why ruin a good thing? A, if it's not broke, don't fix it kind of thing. Movies can't always stay true to the books though because there really is no way for them to portray that much intricate detail on film as you can on paper. ☺
Reply:Well, I think a movie creates a visual story of a book. It displays the character and their expressions, and many people find it helpful to watch the movie first and then read the book so that they can understand the visual of the book better-- or even just the book. On the other side of the debate, some students watch the movie instead of read the book for a book project, and the two are usually very different. Also, books-made-movies are another advancement in technology to create laziness.
Reply:man you guys just don't get it. books are better because they exercise the imagination and because books have no limits. books can go as deep into a characters psyche as it needs or wants to. books can more effectively display an abstract, like a dream sequence, because imagination is the only limit. don't get me wrong i love movies, but they pale in comparison to books. most people are just to lazy to actually read, because the pictures aren't already laid out before them. damn shame too.
Reply:I believe that books are almost always better than the movies based upon the books. However, for me personally, I like seeing the books visually presented after I finish them, so I love watching movies after I finish the book. But, it's sad because many people would rather watch the movie that read the book and, as we all know, the movies leave out or add a lot of subjects that the book presented. So, while it'd be better if the movies stayed true to the movies, it's still okay if they differ AS LONG AS the viewer accepts the fact that movies ARE NOT books.
*cough cough* That's especially aimed at high schoolers, who often watch movie-versions of reading assignments. They're not the same! *cough*
Any suggestions on books to help me research techniques in sugar aristry?
I want to learn how to do sugar art, and I am looking for suggestions on books to read. thanks!
Any suggestions on books to help me research techniques in sugar aristry?
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Any suggestions on books to help me research techniques in sugar aristry?
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What are some good dog training books or DVD?
I currently have my 5 month old in puppy class. I was going to go through all 4 classes at Petsmart, but now I'm thinking I could save about $300.00 and teach my dog the same things (and probably more), if I invest in a good book or DVD. Any suggestions? I'd prefer a DVD, but books are fine too. That way I can also apply the training to our other two dogs at the same time.
What are some good dog training books or DVD?
The 'for dummies' series are always good. But, please ask your vet for listings of other local obedience clubs (surely some are cheaper) %26amp; do take your pup to a formal class. The benefits are as much about socializing your pup as is about teaching manners. That is something you can't get with home schooling.
Reply:Type in on google, Uncle Matty for dogs.
Reply:There aren't many good things to say about the petsmart classes. I'm glad you're looking for a better option.
Look up 'Koehler method of dog training' on the internet.
Koehler is the man who created the first police dog training programs in America. He has also trained many film and professional working dogs, but originally he trained police dogs.
His book is called The Koehler Method of Dog Training. I really hope you pick up a copy. The entire second half of the book is the soundest, strongest method of obedience training I have ever come across. Apply the method and you will end up - if you do the hard work - with a dog whose behaviour is reliable, well-mannered and safe in any situation, with any person.
The book also goes into great detail on how to train a safe personal protection dog - a dog that will warn, then hold off, and then - if it's handler's life is in danger - then proceed to protect. Obviously you won't be going into the personal protection training, because it's very hard work and not really necessary, but you get the point - the guy knows what he is doing.
Good luck, and I hope you find that this method is the most appropriate for you.
Reply:The monks of New Skete in upstate New York are the best. Look for them on line and at Amazon.com
Reply:Just a note, around here, the pet supply stores are some of the most expensive places to take training classes and they aren't really very good either. We found a trainer by contacting our local Agility Club and asking for referrals to trainers that would get us in the direction of Agility and Obedience. The one we went with only charges $50 for a 7 week course and that's $50 to $75 less than what we would have paid if we'd gone with one in the yellow pages (and no one offered agility training either).
Classes are really good, if you can afford it, as they help your dog with socialization and to expose him/her to distractions, which is very helpful to do in triaining.
I also got a book and began clicker training before our puppy was old enuf for the classes. "Clicking with your dog" is a book I found at the pet supply store and it's very detailed and informative. http://www.amazon.com/Clicking-Your-Dog-...
Don't know if you've ever considered clicker method, but from personal experience, using traditional and clicker, my Border Collie puppy catches on way faster using the clicker method.
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What are some good dog training books or DVD?
The 'for dummies' series are always good. But, please ask your vet for listings of other local obedience clubs (surely some are cheaper) %26amp; do take your pup to a formal class. The benefits are as much about socializing your pup as is about teaching manners. That is something you can't get with home schooling.
Reply:Type in on google, Uncle Matty for dogs.
Reply:There aren't many good things to say about the petsmart classes. I'm glad you're looking for a better option.
Look up 'Koehler method of dog training' on the internet.
Koehler is the man who created the first police dog training programs in America. He has also trained many film and professional working dogs, but originally he trained police dogs.
His book is called The Koehler Method of Dog Training. I really hope you pick up a copy. The entire second half of the book is the soundest, strongest method of obedience training I have ever come across. Apply the method and you will end up - if you do the hard work - with a dog whose behaviour is reliable, well-mannered and safe in any situation, with any person.
The book also goes into great detail on how to train a safe personal protection dog - a dog that will warn, then hold off, and then - if it's handler's life is in danger - then proceed to protect. Obviously you won't be going into the personal protection training, because it's very hard work and not really necessary, but you get the point - the guy knows what he is doing.
Good luck, and I hope you find that this method is the most appropriate for you.
Reply:The monks of New Skete in upstate New York are the best. Look for them on line and at Amazon.com
Reply:Just a note, around here, the pet supply stores are some of the most expensive places to take training classes and they aren't really very good either. We found a trainer by contacting our local Agility Club and asking for referrals to trainers that would get us in the direction of Agility and Obedience. The one we went with only charges $50 for a 7 week course and that's $50 to $75 less than what we would have paid if we'd gone with one in the yellow pages (and no one offered agility training either).
Classes are really good, if you can afford it, as they help your dog with socialization and to expose him/her to distractions, which is very helpful to do in triaining.
I also got a book and began clicker training before our puppy was old enuf for the classes. "Clicking with your dog" is a book I found at the pet supply store and it's very detailed and informative. http://www.amazon.com/Clicking-Your-Dog-...
Don't know if you've ever considered clicker method, but from personal experience, using traditional and clicker, my Border Collie puppy catches on way faster using the clicker method.
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What benefits can you get from reading fiction books?
My friend reads a BUNCH of books but she is really dumb. Like she reads constantly and has a new book everyday but she is still stupid. Will reading a lot of books benefit your grades or logic skills?
What benefits can you get from reading fiction books?
a power imagination, creativity, new ideas, intelligence, how to think outside the box
Reply:Historically-accurate fiction is pretty good. Although what the characters acually say is anyone's guess, sometimes it can be backed up by documents. You'd learn the timeframe of what actually happened in historical events, and it's written in a way that isn't so dry that you want to vomit every time you have to pick it up!! Check out Antonia Fraser, Margaret George and Diana Gabaldon!
Reply:It depends on what ur idea of dumb is. Ur friend is probably very good in English. I agree with "unknown50". Reading improves ur vocabulary. It sparks ur imagination, and creativity. It helps u in creative thinking when logical thinking can find no answers. And, it acts as a sort of calmer, or relaxer from stress and tension.
Reply:vocabulary?
Reply:it depends on what genre of fiction your reading, no? i mean, if someone reads romance novels (yuck!) all the time...it doesn't really make them romantic. but, i guess reading romance novels could give you "ideas," and ideas are always helpful.
Reply:Escape. That's what I look for in a good fiction book. An escape into a world that isn't this one. I don't think your friend is stupid, or that you are a good friend for calling her such.
Reply:Like your friend I read constantly.........I don't think I'm dumb.....
Reading is a great thing......maybe she really likes fiction books......reading fiction books isn't going to help you get better math grades but it does allow you to travel to different places and times without ever leaving home.
Maybe you should try it......
Reply:It will increase your vocabulary which can translate to better grades. Mysteries are good for developing logic as you try to find the clues and figure out "who done it" before the last page. Besides, reading is FUN.
Reply:It depends on what type of fiction. Also just because she is reading that doesn't mean she got the concept of the book. Reading can help make you smarter, but only if you pay attention to what you are reading.
Reply:If she reads constantly obviously she isn't dumb. And as for the question, it can benefit both grades and logic. Books are also an escape from stress. Maybe she sees that you look down upon her and so she reads when you are around to get away...
What a nice friend you are...
What benefits can you get from reading fiction books?
a power imagination, creativity, new ideas, intelligence, how to think outside the box
Reply:Historically-accurate fiction is pretty good. Although what the characters acually say is anyone's guess, sometimes it can be backed up by documents. You'd learn the timeframe of what actually happened in historical events, and it's written in a way that isn't so dry that you want to vomit every time you have to pick it up!! Check out Antonia Fraser, Margaret George and Diana Gabaldon!
Reply:It depends on what ur idea of dumb is. Ur friend is probably very good in English. I agree with "unknown50". Reading improves ur vocabulary. It sparks ur imagination, and creativity. It helps u in creative thinking when logical thinking can find no answers. And, it acts as a sort of calmer, or relaxer from stress and tension.
Reply:vocabulary?
Reply:it depends on what genre of fiction your reading, no? i mean, if someone reads romance novels (yuck!) all the time...it doesn't really make them romantic. but, i guess reading romance novels could give you "ideas," and ideas are always helpful.
Reply:Escape. That's what I look for in a good fiction book. An escape into a world that isn't this one. I don't think your friend is stupid, or that you are a good friend for calling her such.
Reply:Like your friend I read constantly.........I don't think I'm dumb.....
Reading is a great thing......maybe she really likes fiction books......reading fiction books isn't going to help you get better math grades but it does allow you to travel to different places and times without ever leaving home.
Maybe you should try it......
Reply:It will increase your vocabulary which can translate to better grades. Mysteries are good for developing logic as you try to find the clues and figure out "who done it" before the last page. Besides, reading is FUN.
Reply:It depends on what type of fiction. Also just because she is reading that doesn't mean she got the concept of the book. Reading can help make you smarter, but only if you pay attention to what you are reading.
Reply:If she reads constantly obviously she isn't dumb. And as for the question, it can benefit both grades and logic. Books are also an escape from stress. Maybe she sees that you look down upon her and so she reads when you are around to get away...
What a nice friend you are...
Where is the best place to donate used magazines and books?
I live in Mid-Missouri and have a stockpile of National Geographic magazines and used books. I would love to donate them to some group that would make good use of them.
Where is the best place to donate used magazines and books?
A VA hospital or nursing home.
Reply:Hospital or nursing home.
Reply:DHS waiting rooms and Social security offices.
Reply:A school.
Reply:Place your details of donation in your area classified FREE ADS.
On call, enquire and make sure the genuineness of requirement and proceed further.
I respect your good intenstion to gift the knowledge source.
Reply:I would suggest schools or libraries.
Where is the best place to donate used magazines and books?
A VA hospital or nursing home.
Reply:Hospital or nursing home.
Reply:DHS waiting rooms and Social security offices.
Reply:A school.
Reply:Place your details of donation in your area classified FREE ADS.
On call, enquire and make sure the genuineness of requirement and proceed further.
I respect your good intenstion to gift the knowledge source.
Reply:I would suggest schools or libraries.
What's a good place to start if you want to read fantasy books?
I am just getting into fantasy reading for unknown reasons. Can you recommend some good books? And no Harry Potter, no Unfortune Events, no child fantasy books.
What's a good place to start if you want to read fantasy books?
DON'T LET THE NAME OF THE WEBSITE FOOL YOU!
Mary Stewart: A Walk in the Wolf Wood
Howard Pyle:
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
Story of King Arthur and His Knights - There are several collections of stories about King Arthur.
C. S. Lewis:
The 7 volume Chronicles of Narnia is a tale of good against evil with very definite Christian influences. Lewis was an atheist who because of his friendship with Tolkien became a Christian. This strongly affected his writing.
The seven books are as follows:
The Magician's Nephew; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; and The Last Battle.
Also by C. S. Lewis - The Screwtape Letters and The Great Divorce.
Philip Pullman: The Golden Compass
James Patterson:
Maximum Ride Series - The Angel Experiment, School's Out Forever, Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports, and The Final Warning.
Meg Cabot:
Mediator Series - Shadowland, Ninth Key, Reunion, Darkest Hour, Haunted, and Twilight.
Chris D'Lacey:
The Fire Within, Icefire, Fire Star, and The Fire Eternal.
Donita K. Paul:
Dragonspell, Dragon Quest, Dragon Knight, Dragon Fire, and Dragon Light.
Elizabeth A. Lynn:
Dragon's Winter and Dragon's Treasure.
E. E. Knight:
Age of Fire Series - Dragon Champion, Dragon Avenger, and Dragon Outcast.
Brian Jacques:
Redwall Series - Redwall, Mossflower, Mattimeo, Mariel of Redwall, Salamandastron, Martin the Warrior, The Bellmaker, Outcast of Redwall, The Pearls of Lutra, The Long Patrol, Marlfox, The Legend of Luke, Lord Brocktree, The Taggerung, Triss, Loamhedge, Rakkety Tam, and High Rhulain.
Stephenie Meyer:
Vampire Romance - Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn.
Joanne Harris: Runemarks
Juliet Marillier: Wildwood Dancing and Cybele's Secret
Edwin A. Abbott:
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (The sequel, Sphereland is by Dionys Burger. It is possible to purchase both in one volume.)
J. R. R. Tolkien:
The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Two Towers, and The Return of the King; Silmarillion; also Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
George MacDonald:
Phantastes and At the Back of the North Wind
D. J. MacHale:
Pendragon Series - Merchant of Death, The Lost City of Faar, The Never War, The Reality Bug, Blackwater, The Rivers of Zadaa, The Quillan Games, The Pilgrims of Rayne, and Raven Rise.
Christopher Paolini:
In the first book, Eragon, a young man finds a mysterious blue stone in the forested mountains above his home in Alagaesia. Along with his blue dragon, Saphira, Eragon is stumbling about because things are happening to him which he does not understand. His inner goodness and common sense enable him to muddle through and he has some help from a couple of humans and some dwarfs. In the second book, Eldest, the dwarfs, elves, humans, Eragon, and Saphira have joined forces against evil. Eragon and Saphira have begun training to understand and improve their skills. A new, red dragon makes an appearance. I've been told that in the third book a golden dragon will appear. It has just been announced that the third book, Brisingr, will be available on September 20, 2008. Originally planned as a trilogy, Paolini has recently decided that there will be four books in his Inheritance Cycle.
John Beachem:
Storms of Vengeance is John's first novel and I've been told that it is part of a series of 8 to 10 books. There is a murder mystery to be solved. Who did it and why? There is a mythical Lorradda Stone to locate. There are three parallel stories as we follow the actions of three different groups of people. There are also some ogres, two elves, several sorcerers, a troll, and one very impressive river monster. The book ends with a cliff hanger. One reason that young people gave for liking Harry Potter was the detail in the stories. They will find plenty of detail here as well. The title of the second book in the series will be The Hunter and the Marked.
David Eddings:
There are three stories in Volume I of The Belgariad: Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, and Magician's Gambit. Volume II of The Belgariad has two stories: Castle of Wizardry and Enchanters' End Gambit. If you are looking for grand adventure and plenty of detail it is here. Some may object to the slow progression and limited action of this tale. A sorcerer and his daughter, a sorceress, have gathered together a group of individuals to fight evil. It seems that the particular make-up for this group is necessary based upon an ancient prophecy. The group includes: the Nimble Thief, the Man with Two Lives, the Blind Man, the Dreadful Bear, the Knight Protector, the Horse Lord, the Bowman, the Queen of the World, and the Mother of the Race that Died. A young boy named Garion, who was raised by his Aunt Pol, is caught up in all of this, though he doesn't know why. But then, is she really his Aunt? There is so much detail that I have not as yet confirmed there are no mistakes in the mapping of the story. I thoroughly enjoyed The Belgariad and look forward to reading the sequel, The Mallorean.
The Mallorean Volume I: Guardians of the West, King of the Murgos, and Demon Lord of Karanda by David Eddings
The Mallorean Volume II: Sorceress of Darshive and The Seeress of Kell by David Eddings
Polgara, the Sorceress by David Eddings
Belgarath, the Sorcerer by David Eddings
Terry Pratchett:
The Wee Free Men - Tiffany Aching and a clan of six inch tall blue men attempt to rescue her brother and stop an invasion from Fairyland.
A Hatful of Sky - The second Tiffany Aching novel.
Wintersmith - The third Tiffany Aching novel.
The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents (Discworld)
Other books in the Discworld Series - The Colour of Magic, Witches Abroad, Sourcery, Wyrd Sisters, Thief of Time, Small Gods, and Mort.
Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett: Good Omens
Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman:
Dragonlance Chronicles Trilogy - Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Dragons of Winter Night, and Dragons of Spring Dawning.
Dragonlance Legends Trilogy - Time of the Twins, War of the Twins, and Test of the Twins.
Jonathan Stroud:
Bartimaeus Trilogy - The Amulet of Samarkand, The Golem's Eye, and Ptolemy's Gate.
Isaac Asimov:
Though Asimov is usually thought of as a science fiction writer, Magic is a collection of his fantasy short stories.
Jim Butcher:
The Dresden Files - Storm Front, Fool Moon, Grave Peril, Summer Knight, Death Masks, Blood Rites, Dead Beat, Proven Guilty, White Knight, and Small Favor.
Terry Brooks:
The Sword of Shanarra, The Elfstones of Shanarra, and The Wishsong of Shanarra.
Mercedes Lackey:
The Mage Winds Trilogy - Winds of Fate, Winds of Change, and Winds of Fury.
Velgarth Series - Exile's Honor, Exile's Valor, Take a Thief, Arrors of the Queen, Arrow's Flight, and Arrow's Fall
Diana Tregarde Trilogy - Burning Water, Children of the Night, and Jinx High.
Roger Zelazny:
The First Chronicles of Amber - Nine Princes in Amber, The Guns of Avalon, Sign of the Unicorn, The Hand of Oberon, and The Courts of Chaos.
The Second Chronicles of Amber - Trumps of Doom, Blood of Amber, Sign of Chaos, Knight of Shadows, and Prince of Chaos.
Richard Adams: Watership Down
George Orwell: Animal Farm
Richard Bach: Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Bob Chapman: Visitors
David Gemmell: Waylander and In the Realm of the Wolf
Libba Bray: A Great and Terrible Beauty
Raymond E. Fiest:
Magician: Apprentice and Magician: Master
The Riftwar Saga - Magician, Silverthorn, A Darkness at Sethanon.
Krondor's Sons -Prince of the Blood, The King's Bucaneer.
Serpent War Saga - Shadow of a Dark Queen, Rise of a Merchant Prince, Rage of a Demon King, Shards of a Broken Crown.
Riftwar Legacy - Krondor: The Betrayal, Krondor: The Assassins, Krondor: Tear of the Gods.
Honored Enemy: Legends of the Riftwar
Conclave of Shadows Saga - Talon of the Silver Hawk, King of Foxes, Exile's Return.
Dark War Saga - Flight of the Nighthawks, Into a Dark Realm, Wrath of a Mad God.
Raymond E. Fiest and Janny Wurts:
Empire Trilogy - Daughter of the Empire, Servant of the Empire, and Mistress of the Empire.
Dave Farland:
Runelords - The Sum of All Men, Brotherhood of the Wolf, Wizardborn, The Lair of Bones, Sons of the Oak, and Worldbinder.
Dean Koontz:
Odd Thomas Series - Odd Thomas, Forever Odd, Brother Odd, and Odd Hours.
Robin Hobb:
Farseer Trilogy - Assassin's Apprentice, Royal Assassin, and Assassin's Quest.
Liveship Traders Trilogy - Ship of Magic, Mad Ship, and Ship of Destiny
Soldier Son Series - Shaman's Crossing, Forest Mage, and Renegade's Magic
Patricia A. McKillip:
The Riddlemaster of Hed, Heir of Sea and Fire, Harpist in the Wind, Riddle Master's Game, and Riddle of Stars.
Susanna Clarke: Jonathon Strange and Mr. Norrell
George R. R. Martin:
A Song of Fire and Ice Saga - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, A Dance of Dragons, The Winds of Winter, and A Dream of Spring.
Glen Cook:
Annals of The Black Company Series - The Black Company, Shadows Linger, The White Rose, The Silver Spike, Shadow Games, Dreams of Steel, Bleak Seasons, She is the Darkness, Water Sleeps, and Soldiers Live.
Steven Erikson:
Malazan Book of the Fallen Saga - Gardens of the Moon, Deadhouse Gates, Memories of Ice, House of Chains, Midnight Tides, The Bone Hunters, Reaper's Gate, and Toll the Hounds.
R. Scott Baker:
Prince of Nothing Trilogy - The Darkness That Comes Before, The Warrior Prophet, and The Thousandfold Thought.
Joe Haldeman: The Forever War
Gene Wolfe:
T
Reply:I have answered this question so many times, I decided to dedicate a web site to answer this question. Here it is:
http://www.life-after-harry-potter.com
Included is a list of only the best sorcery fantasy books, grade reading level, a short review of each book along with a brief summary of adult content. There is also a "Readers' Choice" list of favorite books, and a list of heroine sorcery fantasy books, plus a full review of "The Golden Compass".
Since you are just starting out, I will offer these recommendations:
1) Don't refuse "child fantasy" books simply because they are written for children. Some of the most enjoyable works of fiction are written for children (for example, The Jungle Books)
2) In my opinion, you should read the following (in this order) to "get your feet wet" in well-regarded, classic fantasy
a) The Hobbit by Tolkien
b) The Sword in the Stone by White
c) Steinbeck's Arthur book
Burton's 1,000 Nights is also a grand classic of fantasy, but is very long.
I hope this helps.
Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/
Reply:Hey you should read The Giver. I read it in 6th grade and really liked it. I look into more for u though.
Reply:For actually getting your hands on a book, I would go to the library or amazon.com. (But I don't think that's what you were asking)
But, actually talking about books, I would start with David Eddings' Belgariad series. When I started reading fantasy, I read that series, and it was 100% entertaining and, even now, some of my favorite books. They're awesome--they have the total fantasy taste to them, but have humor that makes you want to keep reading.
Reply:Try the library
Reply:"The Forest House" by Marion Zimmer Bradley
"The Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula LeGuin
Reply:You might want to try Terry Pratchett's Discworld Series and most of Piers Anthony's books, starting with the Xanth Series or the Apprentice Adept series. Other good choices would include the Narnia books by CS Lewis, Eragon and Eldest by Christopher Paolini as well as The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy by JRR Tolkien, if you haven't already read those.
Other authors to consider: Neil Gaiman, Anne McCaffrey, Terry Brooks, Ursula K Leguin.
Reply:Or Amazon, if you have access to the internet (which I assume you do, seeing as you have a Yahoo account and posted this question). Anyway, Amazon is great for finding fantasy books.
What's a good place to start if you want to read fantasy books?
DON'T LET THE NAME OF THE WEBSITE FOOL YOU!
Mary Stewart: A Walk in the Wolf Wood
Howard Pyle:
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
Story of King Arthur and His Knights - There are several collections of stories about King Arthur.
C. S. Lewis:
The 7 volume Chronicles of Narnia is a tale of good against evil with very definite Christian influences. Lewis was an atheist who because of his friendship with Tolkien became a Christian. This strongly affected his writing.
The seven books are as follows:
The Magician's Nephew; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; and The Last Battle.
Also by C. S. Lewis - The Screwtape Letters and The Great Divorce.
Philip Pullman: The Golden Compass
James Patterson:
Maximum Ride Series - The Angel Experiment, School's Out Forever, Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports, and The Final Warning.
Meg Cabot:
Mediator Series - Shadowland, Ninth Key, Reunion, Darkest Hour, Haunted, and Twilight.
Chris D'Lacey:
The Fire Within, Icefire, Fire Star, and The Fire Eternal.
Donita K. Paul:
Dragonspell, Dragon Quest, Dragon Knight, Dragon Fire, and Dragon Light.
Elizabeth A. Lynn:
Dragon's Winter and Dragon's Treasure.
E. E. Knight:
Age of Fire Series - Dragon Champion, Dragon Avenger, and Dragon Outcast.
Brian Jacques:
Redwall Series - Redwall, Mossflower, Mattimeo, Mariel of Redwall, Salamandastron, Martin the Warrior, The Bellmaker, Outcast of Redwall, The Pearls of Lutra, The Long Patrol, Marlfox, The Legend of Luke, Lord Brocktree, The Taggerung, Triss, Loamhedge, Rakkety Tam, and High Rhulain.
Stephenie Meyer:
Vampire Romance - Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn.
Joanne Harris: Runemarks
Juliet Marillier: Wildwood Dancing and Cybele's Secret
Edwin A. Abbott:
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (The sequel, Sphereland is by Dionys Burger. It is possible to purchase both in one volume.)
J. R. R. Tolkien:
The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Two Towers, and The Return of the King; Silmarillion; also Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
George MacDonald:
Phantastes and At the Back of the North Wind
D. J. MacHale:
Pendragon Series - Merchant of Death, The Lost City of Faar, The Never War, The Reality Bug, Blackwater, The Rivers of Zadaa, The Quillan Games, The Pilgrims of Rayne, and Raven Rise.
Christopher Paolini:
In the first book, Eragon, a young man finds a mysterious blue stone in the forested mountains above his home in Alagaesia. Along with his blue dragon, Saphira, Eragon is stumbling about because things are happening to him which he does not understand. His inner goodness and common sense enable him to muddle through and he has some help from a couple of humans and some dwarfs. In the second book, Eldest, the dwarfs, elves, humans, Eragon, and Saphira have joined forces against evil. Eragon and Saphira have begun training to understand and improve their skills. A new, red dragon makes an appearance. I've been told that in the third book a golden dragon will appear. It has just been announced that the third book, Brisingr, will be available on September 20, 2008. Originally planned as a trilogy, Paolini has recently decided that there will be four books in his Inheritance Cycle.
John Beachem:
Storms of Vengeance is John's first novel and I've been told that it is part of a series of 8 to 10 books. There is a murder mystery to be solved. Who did it and why? There is a mythical Lorradda Stone to locate. There are three parallel stories as we follow the actions of three different groups of people. There are also some ogres, two elves, several sorcerers, a troll, and one very impressive river monster. The book ends with a cliff hanger. One reason that young people gave for liking Harry Potter was the detail in the stories. They will find plenty of detail here as well. The title of the second book in the series will be The Hunter and the Marked.
David Eddings:
There are three stories in Volume I of The Belgariad: Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, and Magician's Gambit. Volume II of The Belgariad has two stories: Castle of Wizardry and Enchanters' End Gambit. If you are looking for grand adventure and plenty of detail it is here. Some may object to the slow progression and limited action of this tale. A sorcerer and his daughter, a sorceress, have gathered together a group of individuals to fight evil. It seems that the particular make-up for this group is necessary based upon an ancient prophecy. The group includes: the Nimble Thief, the Man with Two Lives, the Blind Man, the Dreadful Bear, the Knight Protector, the Horse Lord, the Bowman, the Queen of the World, and the Mother of the Race that Died. A young boy named Garion, who was raised by his Aunt Pol, is caught up in all of this, though he doesn't know why. But then, is she really his Aunt? There is so much detail that I have not as yet confirmed there are no mistakes in the mapping of the story. I thoroughly enjoyed The Belgariad and look forward to reading the sequel, The Mallorean.
The Mallorean Volume I: Guardians of the West, King of the Murgos, and Demon Lord of Karanda by David Eddings
The Mallorean Volume II: Sorceress of Darshive and The Seeress of Kell by David Eddings
Polgara, the Sorceress by David Eddings
Belgarath, the Sorcerer by David Eddings
Terry Pratchett:
The Wee Free Men - Tiffany Aching and a clan of six inch tall blue men attempt to rescue her brother and stop an invasion from Fairyland.
A Hatful of Sky - The second Tiffany Aching novel.
Wintersmith - The third Tiffany Aching novel.
The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents (Discworld)
Other books in the Discworld Series - The Colour of Magic, Witches Abroad, Sourcery, Wyrd Sisters, Thief of Time, Small Gods, and Mort.
Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett: Good Omens
Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman:
Dragonlance Chronicles Trilogy - Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Dragons of Winter Night, and Dragons of Spring Dawning.
Dragonlance Legends Trilogy - Time of the Twins, War of the Twins, and Test of the Twins.
Jonathan Stroud:
Bartimaeus Trilogy - The Amulet of Samarkand, The Golem's Eye, and Ptolemy's Gate.
Isaac Asimov:
Though Asimov is usually thought of as a science fiction writer, Magic is a collection of his fantasy short stories.
Jim Butcher:
The Dresden Files - Storm Front, Fool Moon, Grave Peril, Summer Knight, Death Masks, Blood Rites, Dead Beat, Proven Guilty, White Knight, and Small Favor.
Terry Brooks:
The Sword of Shanarra, The Elfstones of Shanarra, and The Wishsong of Shanarra.
Mercedes Lackey:
The Mage Winds Trilogy - Winds of Fate, Winds of Change, and Winds of Fury.
Velgarth Series - Exile's Honor, Exile's Valor, Take a Thief, Arrors of the Queen, Arrow's Flight, and Arrow's Fall
Diana Tregarde Trilogy - Burning Water, Children of the Night, and Jinx High.
Roger Zelazny:
The First Chronicles of Amber - Nine Princes in Amber, The Guns of Avalon, Sign of the Unicorn, The Hand of Oberon, and The Courts of Chaos.
The Second Chronicles of Amber - Trumps of Doom, Blood of Amber, Sign of Chaos, Knight of Shadows, and Prince of Chaos.
Richard Adams: Watership Down
George Orwell: Animal Farm
Richard Bach: Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Bob Chapman: Visitors
David Gemmell: Waylander and In the Realm of the Wolf
Libba Bray: A Great and Terrible Beauty
Raymond E. Fiest:
Magician: Apprentice and Magician: Master
The Riftwar Saga - Magician, Silverthorn, A Darkness at Sethanon.
Krondor's Sons -Prince of the Blood, The King's Bucaneer.
Serpent War Saga - Shadow of a Dark Queen, Rise of a Merchant Prince, Rage of a Demon King, Shards of a Broken Crown.
Riftwar Legacy - Krondor: The Betrayal, Krondor: The Assassins, Krondor: Tear of the Gods.
Honored Enemy: Legends of the Riftwar
Conclave of Shadows Saga - Talon of the Silver Hawk, King of Foxes, Exile's Return.
Dark War Saga - Flight of the Nighthawks, Into a Dark Realm, Wrath of a Mad God.
Raymond E. Fiest and Janny Wurts:
Empire Trilogy - Daughter of the Empire, Servant of the Empire, and Mistress of the Empire.
Dave Farland:
Runelords - The Sum of All Men, Brotherhood of the Wolf, Wizardborn, The Lair of Bones, Sons of the Oak, and Worldbinder.
Dean Koontz:
Odd Thomas Series - Odd Thomas, Forever Odd, Brother Odd, and Odd Hours.
Robin Hobb:
Farseer Trilogy - Assassin's Apprentice, Royal Assassin, and Assassin's Quest.
Liveship Traders Trilogy - Ship of Magic, Mad Ship, and Ship of Destiny
Soldier Son Series - Shaman's Crossing, Forest Mage, and Renegade's Magic
Patricia A. McKillip:
The Riddlemaster of Hed, Heir of Sea and Fire, Harpist in the Wind, Riddle Master's Game, and Riddle of Stars.
Susanna Clarke: Jonathon Strange and Mr. Norrell
George R. R. Martin:
A Song of Fire and Ice Saga - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, A Dance of Dragons, The Winds of Winter, and A Dream of Spring.
Glen Cook:
Annals of The Black Company Series - The Black Company, Shadows Linger, The White Rose, The Silver Spike, Shadow Games, Dreams of Steel, Bleak Seasons, She is the Darkness, Water Sleeps, and Soldiers Live.
Steven Erikson:
Malazan Book of the Fallen Saga - Gardens of the Moon, Deadhouse Gates, Memories of Ice, House of Chains, Midnight Tides, The Bone Hunters, Reaper's Gate, and Toll the Hounds.
R. Scott Baker:
Prince of Nothing Trilogy - The Darkness That Comes Before, The Warrior Prophet, and The Thousandfold Thought.
Joe Haldeman: The Forever War
Gene Wolfe:
T
Reply:I have answered this question so many times, I decided to dedicate a web site to answer this question. Here it is:
http://www.life-after-harry-potter.com
Included is a list of only the best sorcery fantasy books, grade reading level, a short review of each book along with a brief summary of adult content. There is also a "Readers' Choice" list of favorite books, and a list of heroine sorcery fantasy books, plus a full review of "The Golden Compass".
Since you are just starting out, I will offer these recommendations:
1) Don't refuse "child fantasy" books simply because they are written for children. Some of the most enjoyable works of fiction are written for children (for example, The Jungle Books)
2) In my opinion, you should read the following (in this order) to "get your feet wet" in well-regarded, classic fantasy
a) The Hobbit by Tolkien
b) The Sword in the Stone by White
c) Steinbeck's Arthur book
Burton's 1,000 Nights is also a grand classic of fantasy, but is very long.
I hope this helps.
Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/
Reply:Hey you should read The Giver. I read it in 6th grade and really liked it. I look into more for u though.
Reply:For actually getting your hands on a book, I would go to the library or amazon.com. (But I don't think that's what you were asking)
But, actually talking about books, I would start with David Eddings' Belgariad series. When I started reading fantasy, I read that series, and it was 100% entertaining and, even now, some of my favorite books. They're awesome--they have the total fantasy taste to them, but have humor that makes you want to keep reading.
Reply:Try the library
Reply:"The Forest House" by Marion Zimmer Bradley
"The Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula LeGuin
Reply:You might want to try Terry Pratchett's Discworld Series and most of Piers Anthony's books, starting with the Xanth Series or the Apprentice Adept series. Other good choices would include the Narnia books by CS Lewis, Eragon and Eldest by Christopher Paolini as well as The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy by JRR Tolkien, if you haven't already read those.
Other authors to consider: Neil Gaiman, Anne McCaffrey, Terry Brooks, Ursula K Leguin.
Reply:Or Amazon, if you have access to the internet (which I assume you do, seeing as you have a Yahoo account and posted this question). Anyway, Amazon is great for finding fantasy books.
Will you please recommend the best books about Chernobyl/The Chernobyl disaster?
I saw a tiny bit about Chernobyl on TV the other day and my interest is piqued. I'd love to get reccommendations on books about the incident itself, the aftermath up till now, and personal stories too.
I searched Amazon, I know there are LOTS of books out there, I just would like to hear about the ones YOU have read and whether or not you reccommend them!
Thank you!
Will you please recommend the best books about Chernobyl/The Chernobyl disaster?
The Worst Accident in the World: Chernobyl: The End of the Nuclear Dream, 1986 by Nigel Hawkes et al.,
The Social Impact of the Chernobyl Disaster, 1988 by David R. Marples
Chernobyl : catastrophe and consequences Berlin ; New York : Springer ; Chichester, UK : Published in association with Praxis Pub., ©2005 by Jim T Smith; Nicholas A Beresford
Reply:I personally like the book 'The Legacy of Chernobyl' by Zhores A. Medvedev
Reply:Why don't you go to the library and look for the Chernobyl disaster in newspapers from that time. Try the New York Times. Tak to the librarian who will help you. I think that the newpapers covered the story in great detail. While you're there you can look for any books on that subject. Good luck.
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I searched Amazon, I know there are LOTS of books out there, I just would like to hear about the ones YOU have read and whether or not you reccommend them!
Thank you!
Will you please recommend the best books about Chernobyl/The Chernobyl disaster?
The Worst Accident in the World: Chernobyl: The End of the Nuclear Dream, 1986 by Nigel Hawkes et al.,
The Social Impact of the Chernobyl Disaster, 1988 by David R. Marples
Chernobyl : catastrophe and consequences Berlin ; New York : Springer ; Chichester, UK : Published in association with Praxis Pub., ©2005 by Jim T Smith; Nicholas A Beresford
Reply:I personally like the book 'The Legacy of Chernobyl' by Zhores A. Medvedev
Reply:Why don't you go to the library and look for the Chernobyl disaster in newspapers from that time. Try the New York Times. Tak to the librarian who will help you. I think that the newpapers covered the story in great detail. While you're there you can look for any books on that subject. Good luck.
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What 'how-to' books and videos are available for floor replacement?
My husband is going to replace part of our bathroom floor that is rotted, but he wants to do some research before getting started. Can anyone recommend any good 'how-to' books or videos he can reference? Thanks.
What 'how-to' books and videos are available for floor replacement?
Lowe's or Home Depot have racks filled with books on anything and everything you might want to do. Step by step, and usually illustrated.
Reply:If you go to Home Depot or Lowes they will lend you videos about how to do almost anything...and I bet YouTube has stuff too.
Reply:Go to your public library. They will help you find what you need.
What 'how-to' books and videos are available for floor replacement?
Lowe's or Home Depot have racks filled with books on anything and everything you might want to do. Step by step, and usually illustrated.
Reply:If you go to Home Depot or Lowes they will lend you videos about how to do almost anything...and I bet YouTube has stuff too.
Reply:Go to your public library. They will help you find what you need.
How can I slow the deterioration of my books?
I am an avid book coleector and I some books that are 50+ years old. How can I keep them in the best shape possible? Don't some books have acid that makes them get yellow, and get spots and wear? How can I slow this?
How can I slow the deterioration of my books?
The older books are more likely to hold up than recent books. Better quality paper was used before the war. I notice the 1940s books that I have turned yellow and brittle from the poor paper quality during that time.
Here's what http://www.nobeltrader.com/tips.htm suggests:
Store books out of direct sunlight, as UV will cause the spines and dust jackets to fade. Large, heavy books should be stored flat, although that isn't always possible. Dust your books often.
How to Store Books Properly
Proper storage of your books can mean the difference between a valuable collection of fine copies and a disappointing batch of "reading copy" books, marked by mildew, foxing and broken spines.
Books should be stored at a moderate temperature (60-70 degrees Fahrenheit) and at 50% humidity.
Whenever possible, keep books on a sturdy bookshelf.
Shelve books upright.
Never shelve books too tightly. One risks damaging the book when replacing it or removing it from the shelf.
Store books toward the front of bookshelves. This promotes proper air circulation and prevents musty odors from forming.
Avoid storing books near a heater, or in direct sunlight, as books may be damaged by extreme temperatures and harsh lighting.
Stick a few whole cloves in the corners of bookshelves to prevent mildew.
Dust your books at least once a year by removing each volume from the shelf and, while the volume is tightly closed, brushing away dust with a soft, wide paint brush.
For maximum protection, consider purchasing a glass enclosed bookcase.
Reply:The acid was part of the processing of paper in the past, so the books are going to deteriorate. You've got lots of good advice here. I also cover my books with a curtain over the bookcase. This keeps out dust and is also good Feng Shui :)
Reply:The most important one is to keep your books out of direct sunlight. Read through the website below - they have some good advice.
Reply:Proper handling and storage in a stable, cool, clean, no direct sunlight,non-humid environment,can prolong book's life.
High humidity promotes mold growth, cockle pages, and attract insects. Extremely low humidity can dry out leather bindings. Direct sun-light will fade leather and cloth.Keep books in closed glass cases away from brightly lit windows or damp exterior walls to minimize the amount of dust and grime that will accumulate.
If a book will not lay flat, do not use force it to open further. The covers should always be supported when the book is open. Push the two adjoining books inward and remove the book by grasping the spine.
Place similar sized books, next to each other on the shelf vertically, packing them neither too loosely or tightly.Avoid using clips,pens,and rubberbands.
Take care not to make folds and protect fragile books by keeping it in a box customized to its dimensions .
How can I slow the deterioration of my books?
The older books are more likely to hold up than recent books. Better quality paper was used before the war. I notice the 1940s books that I have turned yellow and brittle from the poor paper quality during that time.
Here's what http://www.nobeltrader.com/tips.htm suggests:
Store books out of direct sunlight, as UV will cause the spines and dust jackets to fade. Large, heavy books should be stored flat, although that isn't always possible. Dust your books often.
How to Store Books Properly
Proper storage of your books can mean the difference between a valuable collection of fine copies and a disappointing batch of "reading copy" books, marked by mildew, foxing and broken spines.
Books should be stored at a moderate temperature (60-70 degrees Fahrenheit) and at 50% humidity.
Whenever possible, keep books on a sturdy bookshelf.
Shelve books upright.
Never shelve books too tightly. One risks damaging the book when replacing it or removing it from the shelf.
Store books toward the front of bookshelves. This promotes proper air circulation and prevents musty odors from forming.
Avoid storing books near a heater, or in direct sunlight, as books may be damaged by extreme temperatures and harsh lighting.
Stick a few whole cloves in the corners of bookshelves to prevent mildew.
Dust your books at least once a year by removing each volume from the shelf and, while the volume is tightly closed, brushing away dust with a soft, wide paint brush.
For maximum protection, consider purchasing a glass enclosed bookcase.
Reply:The acid was part of the processing of paper in the past, so the books are going to deteriorate. You've got lots of good advice here. I also cover my books with a curtain over the bookcase. This keeps out dust and is also good Feng Shui :)
Reply:The most important one is to keep your books out of direct sunlight. Read through the website below - they have some good advice.
Reply:Proper handling and storage in a stable, cool, clean, no direct sunlight,non-humid environment,can prolong book's life.
High humidity promotes mold growth, cockle pages, and attract insects. Extremely low humidity can dry out leather bindings. Direct sun-light will fade leather and cloth.Keep books in closed glass cases away from brightly lit windows or damp exterior walls to minimize the amount of dust and grime that will accumulate.
If a book will not lay flat, do not use force it to open further. The covers should always be supported when the book is open. Push the two adjoining books inward and remove the book by grasping the spine.
Place similar sized books, next to each other on the shelf vertically, packing them neither too loosely or tightly.Avoid using clips,pens,and rubberbands.
Take care not to make folds and protect fragile books by keeping it in a box customized to its dimensions .
Is there a charity organization that accepts used books?
I work at a school and many of the teachers were saying they have more books in their classrooms than they are able to use and I thought if there was a chairty or organization that gives used books to people who need them we could all donate our extra books. Does anyone know of any such organization?
Is there a charity organization that accepts used books?
The Red Cross may be accepting book donations, but I don't know.
Also, your local library should have a Friends of the Library organization that can either sell the books to benefit the library, or incorporate them into the library's collection.
Or maybe you could organize a booksale to benefit the school?
Reply:Try William Hills.
Reply:Salvation Army
Good Will
Reply:AAUW accepts used books. Sometimes Boy Scouts collects used books.
Reply:Check with your local homeless shelter, women's shelters, organizations that assist abused children, libraries, local places that assist in English as a second language, or if all else fails donate them to your local good will, or another nonprofit that would benefit from the few funds they could gain from reselling them. Depending on the topics, local Churches may accept them as well.
Reply:All of 'em in the US, including libraries for some things. Let your fingers do the walking on a phone and see where you want to bring what. Good idea.
Reply:try your local hospice care center. They always need books, the patients that live there need something to do.
Reply:Try local churches or places of worship. Many times they ask for donations of things other than money.
Reply:Public libraries accept donations. If they can't use it, they put it in their book sale (that's what we do). The Salvation Army and Goodwill take books and sell them in their thrift shops. Also, depending on the books, nursing homes, homeless shelters, battered women and children shelters, day care centers, retirement centers... There are lots of good ways to dispose of unwanted books--and get a tax write-off!
Haul them to your nearest library, Goodwill Store, or Salvation Army Thrift Shop. Or get out the phone book and look up the categories listed above in the yellow pages and give a few places a call. Some places will even pick them up if you have a lot. Don't forget to ask for a tax receipt.
Sharing books is always a great idea! Good luck!
Reply:i dont know...
Is there a charity organization that accepts used books?
The Red Cross may be accepting book donations, but I don't know.
Also, your local library should have a Friends of the Library organization that can either sell the books to benefit the library, or incorporate them into the library's collection.
Or maybe you could organize a booksale to benefit the school?
Reply:Try William Hills.
Reply:Salvation Army
Good Will
Reply:AAUW accepts used books. Sometimes Boy Scouts collects used books.
Reply:Check with your local homeless shelter, women's shelters, organizations that assist abused children, libraries, local places that assist in English as a second language, or if all else fails donate them to your local good will, or another nonprofit that would benefit from the few funds they could gain from reselling them. Depending on the topics, local Churches may accept them as well.
Reply:All of 'em in the US, including libraries for some things. Let your fingers do the walking on a phone and see where you want to bring what. Good idea.
Reply:try your local hospice care center. They always need books, the patients that live there need something to do.
Reply:Try local churches or places of worship. Many times they ask for donations of things other than money.
Reply:Public libraries accept donations. If they can't use it, they put it in their book sale (that's what we do). The Salvation Army and Goodwill take books and sell them in their thrift shops. Also, depending on the books, nursing homes, homeless shelters, battered women and children shelters, day care centers, retirement centers... There are lots of good ways to dispose of unwanted books--and get a tax write-off!
Haul them to your nearest library, Goodwill Store, or Salvation Army Thrift Shop. Or get out the phone book and look up the categories listed above in the yellow pages and give a few places a call. Some places will even pick them up if you have a lot. Don't forget to ask for a tax receipt.
Sharing books is always a great idea! Good luck!
Reply:i dont know...
Recommend some good books for a person trying to start in the stock market?
I'm thinking about investing in stocks. I know there is a lot to learn just looking for a list of books that will help me.
Recommend some good books for a person trying to start in the stock market?
Here's the list we had in the investment club at the University of Southern California. I would read the Random Walk first, contrarian investing second, and intermarket analysis third before moving on to the other books.
SUGGESTED READING LIST
The Alchemy of Finance : Reading the Mind of the Market
Soros, G. 1994. The alchemy of finance : reading the mind of the market. New York: J. Wiley.
Contrarian Investing
Gallea, A., %26amp; Patalon, W. 1998. Contrarian investing. New York: New York Institute of Finance.
Graham and Dodd's Security Analysis
Graham, B., Dodd, D. L., Cottle, S., Murray, R. F., %26amp; Block, F. E. 1988. Graham and Dodd's security analysis. New York: McGraw-Hill.
The Hedge Fund Edge : Maximum Profit/Minimum Risk Global Trend Trading Strategies
Boucher, M. 1999. The hedge fund edge : maximum profit/minimum risk global trend trading strategies. New York: Wiley.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Carnegie, D. 1998. How to Win Friends and Influence People. New York.
How I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock Market
Darvas, N. 1960. How I made $2,000,000 in the stock market. Larchmont, N.Y.,: American Research Council.
The Intelligent Investor
Graham, B., %26amp; Zweig, J. 2003. The intelligent investor. New York: HarperBusiness Essentials.
Intermarket Analysis : Profiting From Global Market Relationships
Murphy, J. J. 2004. Intermarket analysis : profiting from global market relationships. New York, N.Y.: J. Wiley.
The Motley Fool Investment Guide
Gardner, D. 2001. The Motley Fool investment guide. [United States], Simon %26amp; Schuster Audio,.
A Random Walk Down Wall Street : The Time-tested Strategy for Successful Investing
Malkiel, B. G. 2003. A random walk down Wall Street : the time-tested strategy for successful investing. New York: W.W. Norton.
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
Lefevre, E. 1994. Reminiscences of a stock operator. New York: J. Wiley.
Stan Weinstein's Secrets for Profiting in Bull and Bear Markets
Weinstein, S. 1988. Stan Weinstein's Secrets for profiting in bull and bear markets. Homewood, Ill.: Dow Jones-Irwin.
Stock Market Logic : A Sophisticated Approach to Profits on Wall Street
Fosback, N. G. 1993. Stock market logic : a sophisticated approach to profits on Wall Street. Chicago, Ill.: Dearborn Financial Pub.
Reply:For your first book, I would read One up on Wall St by Peter Lynch, the most successful mutual fund manager ever. Its very simple reading and simple concepts. Also after making almost every mistake over the years, I found it to be the best investing system.
Reply:the intelligent investor
security analysis
basic accounting text book
Reply:You can read material from MIT for free: it's called MIT Open Course Ware:
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Economics/inde...
Reply:there are experts who can guide you. some are just lucky , some can smell profit at a distance. im not any of theses. i just keep away so as not to regret losing when im not responsible for the loss.
garden ridge
Recommend some good books for a person trying to start in the stock market?
Here's the list we had in the investment club at the University of Southern California. I would read the Random Walk first, contrarian investing second, and intermarket analysis third before moving on to the other books.
SUGGESTED READING LIST
The Alchemy of Finance : Reading the Mind of the Market
Soros, G. 1994. The alchemy of finance : reading the mind of the market. New York: J. Wiley.
Contrarian Investing
Gallea, A., %26amp; Patalon, W. 1998. Contrarian investing. New York: New York Institute of Finance.
Graham and Dodd's Security Analysis
Graham, B., Dodd, D. L., Cottle, S., Murray, R. F., %26amp; Block, F. E. 1988. Graham and Dodd's security analysis. New York: McGraw-Hill.
The Hedge Fund Edge : Maximum Profit/Minimum Risk Global Trend Trading Strategies
Boucher, M. 1999. The hedge fund edge : maximum profit/minimum risk global trend trading strategies. New York: Wiley.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Carnegie, D. 1998. How to Win Friends and Influence People. New York.
How I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock Market
Darvas, N. 1960. How I made $2,000,000 in the stock market. Larchmont, N.Y.,: American Research Council.
The Intelligent Investor
Graham, B., %26amp; Zweig, J. 2003. The intelligent investor. New York: HarperBusiness Essentials.
Intermarket Analysis : Profiting From Global Market Relationships
Murphy, J. J. 2004. Intermarket analysis : profiting from global market relationships. New York, N.Y.: J. Wiley.
The Motley Fool Investment Guide
Gardner, D. 2001. The Motley Fool investment guide. [United States], Simon %26amp; Schuster Audio,.
A Random Walk Down Wall Street : The Time-tested Strategy for Successful Investing
Malkiel, B. G. 2003. A random walk down Wall Street : the time-tested strategy for successful investing. New York: W.W. Norton.
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
Lefevre, E. 1994. Reminiscences of a stock operator. New York: J. Wiley.
Stan Weinstein's Secrets for Profiting in Bull and Bear Markets
Weinstein, S. 1988. Stan Weinstein's Secrets for profiting in bull and bear markets. Homewood, Ill.: Dow Jones-Irwin.
Stock Market Logic : A Sophisticated Approach to Profits on Wall Street
Fosback, N. G. 1993. Stock market logic : a sophisticated approach to profits on Wall Street. Chicago, Ill.: Dearborn Financial Pub.
Reply:For your first book, I would read One up on Wall St by Peter Lynch, the most successful mutual fund manager ever. Its very simple reading and simple concepts. Also after making almost every mistake over the years, I found it to be the best investing system.
Reply:the intelligent investor
security analysis
basic accounting text book
Reply:You can read material from MIT for free: it's called MIT Open Course Ware:
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Economics/inde...
Reply:there are experts who can guide you. some are just lucky , some can smell profit at a distance. im not any of theses. i just keep away so as not to regret losing when im not responsible for the loss.
garden ridge
What are some books somebody would you recomend for teens?
I was just wondering, as I've run out of good books to read.
What are some books somebody would you recomend for teens?
The Belgariad Serise is Awsome, and my friends reccommend the Twilight sierese, the Artemis Fowls are good (really good) The Lightning Thief is a "cannot put down", and Tamora Pierse's Song of the Lioness Quartet is good too.
Hope this helped...
Reply:Any of the novels by Judy Blume, especially for girls.
Reply:The Book Thief.
Reply:Twilight, for sure. A vampire romance, but great none the less. Harry Poter, of course. The Rangers Apprentice is really good. 3 of the books are out here in the US, and 7 of them are out in Austrailia. Uglys/Prettys seiries is another. The Barcode Tatto is a good thriller. Marley and Me, if you love animal books. Eragon and it's sequl is a good dragon fantasy, along with Dragon Slippers. Finally, the Warriors seiries is a wonderful seiries about feral cats. Thats it for now. Glad to help.
Reply:Harry Potter
Inheritance Cycle
Twilight series
Inkheart trilogy
Lord of the Rings
Reply:any japanese manga book like shohen jump,naruto or bleach
Reply:For girls of for boys?
Tomorrow the River by Dianne Grey (girls)
Anything by Dianne Wynne Jones (both)
The Anne McCaffrey Dragon Books (both)
The Blood River Series by Pete Hautman and Mary Logue (both)
godless by Pete Hautman (boys or both)
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part--Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (Everyone should read this book)
These three are for girls:
"Sorcery and Cecelia or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot: Being the Correspondence of Two Young Ladies of Quality Regarding Various Magical Scandals in London and the Country" by Patricia Wrede and Caroline Stevermer
The Grand Tour : Being a Revelation of Matters of High Confidentiality and Greatest Importance, Including Extracts from the Intimate Diary of a Noblewoman and the Sworn Testimony of a Lady of Quality by Patricia Wrede and Caroline Stevermer
The Mislaid Magician or Ten Years After by Patricia Wrede and Caroline Stevermer
Reply:♥The Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer (vampire romance)
♥Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
♥A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray (This girl who can travel the the realm between the living and the dead)
♥Eragon by that Christopher guys who's last names starts with a 'P' lol. (Dragons/Dragon Riders)
♥The Uglies Trilogy and Peeps by Scott Westerfeld (Set in the Future were everyone must get an operation to become beautiful, but there are bad side effects to the operation)
♥The Last Apprentice Series by Joseph Delaney (monster hunter type guys, just trust me, they're good)
♥The Golden Compass (some girl has the 'last golden compass' that helps you like travel to other world and her government is trying to stop her because they want control of all the other worlds)
♥Pirates! and Witch Child by Celia Rees (a girl who becomes a pirate, this is a really Good book) (kind of like the Salem witch trials)
♥The Witch of Blackbird Pond (Witch Trials)
♥The Ransom of Mercy Carter (that's what i think its called anyway, its been a long time, but i remember it being really good, its about the Indian raids on settlers)
♥The Charlie Bone Series (kind of like harry potter, just not as good)
♥The Artemis Fowl Series (a boy genius who discovers fairies)
♥Vampirates (Vampires/Pirates set in the future)
♥Bloodline by Kate Cary (Vampires in WWI, and this guy has to deal with some guy who was in to war with him that turns out to be a vampire, it sound strange, but its really good)
♥The 'Undead' Series by Mary Janice Davidson (funny vampire series)
♥A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (Orphans who have Terrible luck)
♥The Spiderwick Chronicles by Holly Black and Tony D. (a war with faeries over a book about their existence)
♥Tithe by Holly Black (faeries)
♥Inkheart (a girl and her father can read things out of books and their gift gets them in trouble because evil characters come after them and such)
♥The Barcode Tattoo (set in the future, everyone must get a barcode tattooed on them, but it turns out to be bad)
♥Gideon the Cutpurse by Linda Buckley Archer(these kids get time travel and get in wrapped up in some mess with a villain called the tar man)
Hope this Helps! :)%26lt;
Reply:Harry potter
Reply:TWILIGHT SERIES BY STEPHENIE MEYER
A WALK TO REMEMBER BY NICHOLAS SPARKS
THE NOTE BOOK BY NICHOLAS SPARKS
AVALON HIGH BY NICHOLAS SPARKS
What are some books somebody would you recomend for teens?
The Belgariad Serise is Awsome, and my friends reccommend the Twilight sierese, the Artemis Fowls are good (really good) The Lightning Thief is a "cannot put down", and Tamora Pierse's Song of the Lioness Quartet is good too.
Hope this helped...
Reply:Any of the novels by Judy Blume, especially for girls.
Reply:The Book Thief.
Reply:Twilight, for sure. A vampire romance, but great none the less. Harry Poter, of course. The Rangers Apprentice is really good. 3 of the books are out here in the US, and 7 of them are out in Austrailia. Uglys/Prettys seiries is another. The Barcode Tatto is a good thriller. Marley and Me, if you love animal books. Eragon and it's sequl is a good dragon fantasy, along with Dragon Slippers. Finally, the Warriors seiries is a wonderful seiries about feral cats. Thats it for now. Glad to help.
Reply:Harry Potter
Inheritance Cycle
Twilight series
Inkheart trilogy
Lord of the Rings
Reply:any japanese manga book like shohen jump,naruto or bleach
Reply:For girls of for boys?
Tomorrow the River by Dianne Grey (girls)
Anything by Dianne Wynne Jones (both)
The Anne McCaffrey Dragon Books (both)
The Blood River Series by Pete Hautman and Mary Logue (both)
godless by Pete Hautman (boys or both)
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part--Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (Everyone should read this book)
These three are for girls:
"Sorcery and Cecelia or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot: Being the Correspondence of Two Young Ladies of Quality Regarding Various Magical Scandals in London and the Country" by Patricia Wrede and Caroline Stevermer
The Grand Tour : Being a Revelation of Matters of High Confidentiality and Greatest Importance, Including Extracts from the Intimate Diary of a Noblewoman and the Sworn Testimony of a Lady of Quality by Patricia Wrede and Caroline Stevermer
The Mislaid Magician or Ten Years After by Patricia Wrede and Caroline Stevermer
Reply:♥The Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer (vampire romance)
♥Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
♥A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray (This girl who can travel the the realm between the living and the dead)
♥Eragon by that Christopher guys who's last names starts with a 'P' lol. (Dragons/Dragon Riders)
♥The Uglies Trilogy and Peeps by Scott Westerfeld (Set in the Future were everyone must get an operation to become beautiful, but there are bad side effects to the operation)
♥The Last Apprentice Series by Joseph Delaney (monster hunter type guys, just trust me, they're good)
♥The Golden Compass (some girl has the 'last golden compass' that helps you like travel to other world and her government is trying to stop her because they want control of all the other worlds)
♥Pirates! and Witch Child by Celia Rees (a girl who becomes a pirate, this is a really Good book) (kind of like the Salem witch trials)
♥The Witch of Blackbird Pond (Witch Trials)
♥The Ransom of Mercy Carter (that's what i think its called anyway, its been a long time, but i remember it being really good, its about the Indian raids on settlers)
♥The Charlie Bone Series (kind of like harry potter, just not as good)
♥The Artemis Fowl Series (a boy genius who discovers fairies)
♥Vampirates (Vampires/Pirates set in the future)
♥Bloodline by Kate Cary (Vampires in WWI, and this guy has to deal with some guy who was in to war with him that turns out to be a vampire, it sound strange, but its really good)
♥The 'Undead' Series by Mary Janice Davidson (funny vampire series)
♥A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (Orphans who have Terrible luck)
♥The Spiderwick Chronicles by Holly Black and Tony D. (a war with faeries over a book about their existence)
♥Tithe by Holly Black (faeries)
♥Inkheart (a girl and her father can read things out of books and their gift gets them in trouble because evil characters come after them and such)
♥The Barcode Tattoo (set in the future, everyone must get a barcode tattooed on them, but it turns out to be bad)
♥Gideon the Cutpurse by Linda Buckley Archer(these kids get time travel and get in wrapped up in some mess with a villain called the tar man)
Hope this Helps! :)%26lt;
Reply:Harry potter
Reply:TWILIGHT SERIES BY STEPHENIE MEYER
A WALK TO REMEMBER BY NICHOLAS SPARKS
THE NOTE BOOK BY NICHOLAS SPARKS
AVALON HIGH BY NICHOLAS SPARKS
What text books should a medical coding student keep in preparation for the CPC exam?
I am a student and would like to sell my textbooks but I don't want to sell something that I will need for the Certified Professional Coder exam? What text books should a medical coding student keep in preparation for the CPC exam?
What text books should a medical coding student keep in preparation for the CPC exam?
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What text books should a medical coding student keep in preparation for the CPC exam?
you can visit www.ericacodes.com for further details reg coding.
You can visit below group for interaction with MTs and coders
flowers for algernon
What are your favorite books of all time?
I'm looking for a really good book to read. Although Harry Potter, Golden Compass etc are good books, I mean more adult oriented books.
I asked this question before and got the book "The Name of the Rose" which looks very promising. Mostly looking for books written post 1960's.
Any recommendations?
What are your favorite books of all time?
If it something more adult-orientated you want, read Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh.
Reply:Uptown Girl- Olivia Goldsmith
Reply:Harry potter !!!!!!!!!!!!!
try terry pratchett's discworld ^_^
Reply:Harry Potter series and 1984 by George Orwell!!
:)
Reply:Well, "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer is my favorite book of all time.
"The Foreshadowing" by Marcus Sedgwick is very good too. Anne Rice writes her classic vampire novels and of course, there's Dan Brown ("Angels and Demons" is my current Favorite)
Reply:I've recently read Half of a Yellow Sun is great if your into war-fiction! It's basd on the Nigerian War and it's pretty interesting! You learn alot about the war itself! The Kite Runner is also very good!! It's also a war-fiction too but it's about 2 boys growing up in the war. I recommend either of those books and it'll be worth your time!! I'm reading New Moon at the moment, a sequel of the book Twilight! It's a romantic novel, something which I didn't think was for me but i'm really enjoying it!!
Reply:The Green Mile By Steven King, it's better then the movie and the movie was really good too.
I asked this question before and got the book "The Name of the Rose" which looks very promising. Mostly looking for books written post 1960's.
Any recommendations?
What are your favorite books of all time?
If it something more adult-orientated you want, read Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh.
Reply:Uptown Girl- Olivia Goldsmith
Reply:Harry potter !!!!!!!!!!!!!
try terry pratchett's discworld ^_^
Reply:Harry Potter series and 1984 by George Orwell!!
:)
Reply:Well, "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer is my favorite book of all time.
"The Foreshadowing" by Marcus Sedgwick is very good too. Anne Rice writes her classic vampire novels and of course, there's Dan Brown ("Angels and Demons" is my current Favorite)
Reply:I've recently read Half of a Yellow Sun is great if your into war-fiction! It's basd on the Nigerian War and it's pretty interesting! You learn alot about the war itself! The Kite Runner is also very good!! It's also a war-fiction too but it's about 2 boys growing up in the war. I recommend either of those books and it'll be worth your time!! I'm reading New Moon at the moment, a sequel of the book Twilight! It's a romantic novel, something which I didn't think was for me but i'm really enjoying it!!
Reply:The Green Mile By Steven King, it's better then the movie and the movie was really good too.
What are the best children books to read for five year old?
I need to know what are the best children books to read. I have a four year old son and I want to buy many good books to read to him.
It can be any genre.
What are the best children books to read for five year old?
The Curious George collection is good, Dr Suess of course, Where the Wild Things Are is classic, and don't be afraid to challenge them. Our eight year old read Harry Potter to our five year old. It was a wonderful experience for both.
Reply:I am a teacher, and I have a site that has list of books that are ranged by age. If you click on the icon of the book, there is more information about the book, and how much you can purchase the book for. Check out http://www.TeachOurChild.com. Report It
Reply:By all means, get the Dr. Seuss collection. My younger son can recite all of Green Eggs and Ham and he learned his alphabet thanks to Dr. Seuss' ABC. Other authors worth reading are P.D. Eastman, Mercer Mayer, Beatrix Potter, Roald Dahl, and Carl Hiaasen.
Reply:Dr. Seuss books are excellent, and my son loves the Clifford series too. If your son is an advanced reader, my 8-year-old is a fan of The Magic Treehouse series. And finally, I *highly* recommend Shel Silverstein's poetry and other books like Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, A Giraffe and a Half, and Runny Babbit. These are so funny, very insightful and have great pictures!
Boa Constrictor
Oh, I'm being eaten
By a boa constrictor,
A boa constrictor,
A boa constrictor,
I'm being eaten by a boa constrictor,
And I don't like it--one bit.
Well, what do you know?
It's nibblin' my toe.
Oh, gee,
It's up to my knee.
Oh my,
It's up to my thigh.
Oh, fiddle,
It's up to my middle.
Oh, heck,
It's up to my neck.
Oh, dread,
It's upmmmmmmmmmmffffffffff . . .
Reply:I've always preferred "The Velveteen Rabbit." I think at the age of 5 it's important to plant the knowledge that "love makes you real" before peer pressure and school shatter that idea. :)
Reply:amelia bedilia...my sister always loved them , and so did i when I was little
Reply:"Swimmy." It's a great book that says it's okay to be different. "Where the Wild Things Are" would also be great. I suggest hitting the library and letting him wander around and pick up ones he thinks look like fun.
Reply:Dr. Seuss is great
Reply:There is a Little Golden Book called "The Monster At the End Of This Book." It has Grover from Sesame Street. It is my favorite, becaus eI used it to teach my brother %26amp; sister how to read using that book. (They are 24 %26amp; 29 now!) You can find it at Wal-Mart, they have rereleased the Little Golden Books...they are classics! Happy Reading!!!! :)
Reply:All of the above are great. I also loved any Curious George books when I was little. And I also loved Max and Ruby...it was a book series before it was a show.
Sketchy
Reply:The actual title of the book is pretty irrelevant, the most important thing is the together time you spend reading together, and the fact that you model reading enjoyment to him. Most children of your son's age have a favorite book that they want read over and over and over, and if you try to change words or skip places they will tell you that you've got it wrong. Don't ignore this request because it is a very important step in the growth of reading development, no matter how tired you are of the story. The best thing to do is go to your local library and ask the children's librarian for some of her suggestions, we are always glad to help, that is why we are there.
Reply:Try buying his favorite tv shows in book form. My boys love blues clues, dora the explorer, little bear, and seseme street.
Reply:Anything by Dr. Seuss. The rhymes make it easy for kids to follow along on the page. As your son gets in to reading on his own, having "Green Eggs and Ham" or "The Foot Book" around will be invaluable.
Reply:The book does not matter a lot, as long as you do it. Buy or borrow a couple, and follow what he seems to like. The critical thing at this stage is that he becomes interested in books and reading - not what he reads.
But you may have left your run too late.
Reply:Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak was one of my favorites as a child. I'm not really sure what age range that book is for.
Reply:Try "The BFG" (Big Friendly Giant) by Roald Dahl. He's the author of the better-known Willy Wonka book too. The BFG is a chapter book, so you can read him a couple of short chapters every night.You can enjoy learning what wizzpoppers and snozzcumbers are!
It won awards in Great Britain and Germany. More importantly, my daughter LOVED it. So did her friend, a six year old boy.
Here's a review written by a kid:
http://www.spaghettibookclub.org/review....
Reply:The best children's book of all time is 'The Little Prince'. It's also one of the best pieces of literature of all time. Both you and your son will enjoy it.
Reply:The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.
Reply:Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
by Virginia Lee Burton
Also by Virginia Lee Burton
Katy and the Big Snow
The Bearstine Bears
Dr. Seuss
Courious George
Ameila Bedila books by Peggy Parish
Frog %26amp; Toad books by Arnold Lobel
The Little Bear books by Else Holmelund Minarik
Reply:Try Enid Blyton's series of books. They are quite interesting for young children.
Reply:Kevin Henkes has great books. Owen is my favorite. Others by him include Julius The Baby of the World, A Weekend With Wendall, Chester's Way, Chrysanthemum, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Wemberley Worried, Sheila Rae The Brave.
Laura Numeroff is another great choice.
*If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
*If You Give A Moose A Muffin
*If You Give A Pig A Pancake
*If You Take A Mouse To School
*If You Take A Mouse To The Movies
*Beatrice Doesn't Want To
Kathi Appelt has written many children's books. Her Bubba %26amp; Beau series is wonderful!
Bubba and Beau: Best Friends
Bubba and Beau Go Night-Night
Bubba and Beau Meet The Relatives
Robert Munsch is great. He's written so many books--so many great funny books. His most well known is Love You Forever...but my favorites include Thomas' Snowsuit, Stephanie's Ponytail, and Purple Green and Yellow.
Judith Viorst: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day
Mercer Mayer's Little Critter books (I loved these books)
Leo Lionni: A Color Of His Own; Swimmy; Frederick
Eric Carle...
Tomie DePaola
Lauren Child is another great choice. Her Charlie and Lola series is very good, and it is now a tv show.
Reply:Mercer Mayer The Little Critter series, lots of fun adventures, my daughter loved them
It can be any genre.
What are the best children books to read for five year old?
The Curious George collection is good, Dr Suess of course, Where the Wild Things Are is classic, and don't be afraid to challenge them. Our eight year old read Harry Potter to our five year old. It was a wonderful experience for both.
Reply:I am a teacher, and I have a site that has list of books that are ranged by age. If you click on the icon of the book, there is more information about the book, and how much you can purchase the book for. Check out http://www.TeachOurChild.com. Report It
Reply:By all means, get the Dr. Seuss collection. My younger son can recite all of Green Eggs and Ham and he learned his alphabet thanks to Dr. Seuss' ABC. Other authors worth reading are P.D. Eastman, Mercer Mayer, Beatrix Potter, Roald Dahl, and Carl Hiaasen.
Reply:Dr. Seuss books are excellent, and my son loves the Clifford series too. If your son is an advanced reader, my 8-year-old is a fan of The Magic Treehouse series. And finally, I *highly* recommend Shel Silverstein's poetry and other books like Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, A Giraffe and a Half, and Runny Babbit. These are so funny, very insightful and have great pictures!
Boa Constrictor
Oh, I'm being eaten
By a boa constrictor,
A boa constrictor,
A boa constrictor,
I'm being eaten by a boa constrictor,
And I don't like it--one bit.
Well, what do you know?
It's nibblin' my toe.
Oh, gee,
It's up to my knee.
Oh my,
It's up to my thigh.
Oh, fiddle,
It's up to my middle.
Oh, heck,
It's up to my neck.
Oh, dread,
It's upmmmmmmmmmmffffffffff . . .
Reply:I've always preferred "The Velveteen Rabbit." I think at the age of 5 it's important to plant the knowledge that "love makes you real" before peer pressure and school shatter that idea. :)
Reply:amelia bedilia...my sister always loved them , and so did i when I was little
Reply:"Swimmy." It's a great book that says it's okay to be different. "Where the Wild Things Are" would also be great. I suggest hitting the library and letting him wander around and pick up ones he thinks look like fun.
Reply:Dr. Seuss is great
Reply:There is a Little Golden Book called "The Monster At the End Of This Book." It has Grover from Sesame Street. It is my favorite, becaus eI used it to teach my brother %26amp; sister how to read using that book. (They are 24 %26amp; 29 now!) You can find it at Wal-Mart, they have rereleased the Little Golden Books...they are classics! Happy Reading!!!! :)
Reply:All of the above are great. I also loved any Curious George books when I was little. And I also loved Max and Ruby...it was a book series before it was a show.
Sketchy
Reply:The actual title of the book is pretty irrelevant, the most important thing is the together time you spend reading together, and the fact that you model reading enjoyment to him. Most children of your son's age have a favorite book that they want read over and over and over, and if you try to change words or skip places they will tell you that you've got it wrong. Don't ignore this request because it is a very important step in the growth of reading development, no matter how tired you are of the story. The best thing to do is go to your local library and ask the children's librarian for some of her suggestions, we are always glad to help, that is why we are there.
Reply:Try buying his favorite tv shows in book form. My boys love blues clues, dora the explorer, little bear, and seseme street.
Reply:Anything by Dr. Seuss. The rhymes make it easy for kids to follow along on the page. As your son gets in to reading on his own, having "Green Eggs and Ham" or "The Foot Book" around will be invaluable.
Reply:The book does not matter a lot, as long as you do it. Buy or borrow a couple, and follow what he seems to like. The critical thing at this stage is that he becomes interested in books and reading - not what he reads.
But you may have left your run too late.
Reply:Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak was one of my favorites as a child. I'm not really sure what age range that book is for.
Reply:Try "The BFG" (Big Friendly Giant) by Roald Dahl. He's the author of the better-known Willy Wonka book too. The BFG is a chapter book, so you can read him a couple of short chapters every night.You can enjoy learning what wizzpoppers and snozzcumbers are!
It won awards in Great Britain and Germany. More importantly, my daughter LOVED it. So did her friend, a six year old boy.
Here's a review written by a kid:
http://www.spaghettibookclub.org/review....
Reply:The best children's book of all time is 'The Little Prince'. It's also one of the best pieces of literature of all time. Both you and your son will enjoy it.
Reply:The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.
Reply:Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
by Virginia Lee Burton
Also by Virginia Lee Burton
Katy and the Big Snow
The Bearstine Bears
Dr. Seuss
Courious George
Ameila Bedila books by Peggy Parish
Frog %26amp; Toad books by Arnold Lobel
The Little Bear books by Else Holmelund Minarik
Reply:Try Enid Blyton's series of books. They are quite interesting for young children.
Reply:Kevin Henkes has great books. Owen is my favorite. Others by him include Julius The Baby of the World, A Weekend With Wendall, Chester's Way, Chrysanthemum, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Wemberley Worried, Sheila Rae The Brave.
Laura Numeroff is another great choice.
*If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
*If You Give A Moose A Muffin
*If You Give A Pig A Pancake
*If You Take A Mouse To School
*If You Take A Mouse To The Movies
*Beatrice Doesn't Want To
Kathi Appelt has written many children's books. Her Bubba %26amp; Beau series is wonderful!
Bubba and Beau: Best Friends
Bubba and Beau Go Night-Night
Bubba and Beau Meet The Relatives
Robert Munsch is great. He's written so many books--so many great funny books. His most well known is Love You Forever...but my favorites include Thomas' Snowsuit, Stephanie's Ponytail, and Purple Green and Yellow.
Judith Viorst: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day
Mercer Mayer's Little Critter books (I loved these books)
Leo Lionni: A Color Of His Own; Swimmy; Frederick
Eric Carle...
Tomie DePaola
Lauren Child is another great choice. Her Charlie and Lola series is very good, and it is now a tv show.
Reply:Mercer Mayer The Little Critter series, lots of fun adventures, my daughter loved them
How many books were in the collection?
A store selling used books paid $195 for a collection of old books. The store sold the entire collection and made a profit of $127.50 or abotu 50 cents a book. How many books were in the collection?
How many books were in the collection?
The previous answer assumes that books were sold for $0.50 each. The way I read it, they made $0.50 profit per book, which suggests there are
127.50/0.50 = 255 books,
in which case the $195 is a red herring. Not the most clearly worded problem...
Reply:$195 cost of books
+$127.50 profit
=$322.50/$0.50
= 323 books
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How many books were in the collection?
The previous answer assumes that books were sold for $0.50 each. The way I read it, they made $0.50 profit per book, which suggests there are
127.50/0.50 = 255 books,
in which case the $195 is a red herring. Not the most clearly worded problem...
Reply:$195 cost of books
+$127.50 profit
=$322.50/$0.50
= 323 books
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How many books are there in the Dune series?
I am looking for the total number of books in the Dune series so that I can make sure that I have them all for a gift for someone. Any help would be great, thanks!
How many books are there in the Dune series?
The original series of Dune
Dune (1965)
Dune Messiah (1969)
Children of Dune (1976)
God Emperor of Dune (1981)
Heretics of Dune (1984)
Chapterhouse: Dune (1985)
Prelude to Dune
There is also a prequel trilogy to Dune, known as the Prelude to Dune. It was written by Brian Herbert (son of Frank) and Kevin J. Anderson and are based on Frank Herbert's notes, found after his death. This trilogy is set in the years leading up to the events in Dune.
Dune: House Atreides
Dune: House Harkonnen
Dune: House Corrino
Legends of Dune
Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson followed with a second prequel trilogy called the Legends of Dune. This trilogy is set at an earlier time in the history of the Dune universe, when humans and sentient machines waged war with one another.
Dune: The Butlerian Jihad
Dune: The Machine Crusade
Dune: The Battle of Corrin
Completion of the original series (A.K.A. "Dune 7")
Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson have scheduled the release of three more books. These books (two novels and a compilation of short stories) are based off of an existing framework that Frank Herbert wrote prior to his death (the working title of that framework is known as Dune 7).
The Road to Dune
Hunters of Dune
Sandworms of Dune
Reply:The above list is very thorough but if you really want to impress you can add the short stories as well…
You can buy "A Whisper of Caladan Seas," from
http://www.goldengryphon.com/dog-frame.h...
You can buy “Fremen Justice” from
http://www.clarkesworldbooks.com/book_%5...
The other short stories can be found in “Road to Dune”
Reply:Dune
Dune Messiah
Children Of Dune
God Emperor Of Dune
Heretics Of Dune
Chapterhouse Dune
House Atreides
House Harkonnen
How many books are there in the Dune series?
The original series of Dune
Dune (1965)
Dune Messiah (1969)
Children of Dune (1976)
God Emperor of Dune (1981)
Heretics of Dune (1984)
Chapterhouse: Dune (1985)
Prelude to Dune
There is also a prequel trilogy to Dune, known as the Prelude to Dune. It was written by Brian Herbert (son of Frank) and Kevin J. Anderson and are based on Frank Herbert's notes, found after his death. This trilogy is set in the years leading up to the events in Dune.
Dune: House Atreides
Dune: House Harkonnen
Dune: House Corrino
Legends of Dune
Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson followed with a second prequel trilogy called the Legends of Dune. This trilogy is set at an earlier time in the history of the Dune universe, when humans and sentient machines waged war with one another.
Dune: The Butlerian Jihad
Dune: The Machine Crusade
Dune: The Battle of Corrin
Completion of the original series (A.K.A. "Dune 7")
Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson have scheduled the release of three more books. These books (two novels and a compilation of short stories) are based off of an existing framework that Frank Herbert wrote prior to his death (the working title of that framework is known as Dune 7).
The Road to Dune
Hunters of Dune
Sandworms of Dune
Reply:The above list is very thorough but if you really want to impress you can add the short stories as well…
You can buy "A Whisper of Caladan Seas," from
http://www.goldengryphon.com/dog-frame.h...
You can buy “Fremen Justice” from
http://www.clarkesworldbooks.com/book_%5...
The other short stories can be found in “Road to Dune”
Reply:Dune
Dune Messiah
Children Of Dune
God Emperor Of Dune
Heretics Of Dune
Chapterhouse Dune
House Atreides
House Harkonnen
Is there added dollar value to the sale of books from the library of a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer?
I have purchased the library of a Pulitzer Prize winner in the photography catigory. I wish to sell many of the books. Is there eany added value connected with the fact that he was a Pulitzer Prize winner?
Is there added dollar value to the sale of books from the library of a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer?
My best guess is that his copy of "Catch-22" isn't worth any more than mine.
Maybe, just maybe, his books on photography might be worth a bit more than any one else's because of his Pulitzer--but only if you can provide proof with each book that it came from his library. That's tough to do unless he was in the habit of writing his name in them.
However, any book is worth exactly what you can get someone to pay for it. If you advertise well in the right places, maybe the provenance of the books will increase their value.
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Is there added dollar value to the sale of books from the library of a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer?
My best guess is that his copy of "Catch-22" isn't worth any more than mine.
Maybe, just maybe, his books on photography might be worth a bit more than any one else's because of his Pulitzer--but only if you can provide proof with each book that it came from his library. That's tough to do unless he was in the habit of writing his name in them.
However, any book is worth exactly what you can get someone to pay for it. If you advertise well in the right places, maybe the provenance of the books will increase their value.
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Name of website relating to books, to discuss what you are reading and to find out what others are reading?
I read alot. A while ago someone told me about a website that people go on to discuss what books they are reading and to discover what their "friends" are reading. Similar format to Myspace or Youtube but strictly related to books. I don't know how to contact this person. I probably could but would take a bit of effort. Does anyone here know?
Name of website relating to books, to discuss what you are reading and to find out what others are reading?
Why not try www.goodreads.com?
^_^
Reply:shelfari.com
anobii.com
bookslut.com
goodreads.com
librarything.com
Reply:www.librarything.com
Discuss books, find people who own similar books to you, review books, make a list of books you own.
Reply:idk sparknotes.com
gives you info on books
Reply:http://bookswap.ipbfree.com/index.php?ac...
Reply:I know this kind of website. It's especially book lovers. You can discuss any book that u like, view what others are reading, etc. In short, you can have anything similar to Myspace or Youtube but the discussion is strictly about books. It is: www.shelfari.com. Or, you can join my coloum at Shelfari : http://www.shelfari.com/milmillington2/s... . For further information, please e-mel me. I'm looking forward to see you in the group.
Name of website relating to books, to discuss what you are reading and to find out what others are reading?
Why not try www.goodreads.com?
^_^
Reply:shelfari.com
anobii.com
bookslut.com
goodreads.com
librarything.com
Reply:www.librarything.com
Discuss books, find people who own similar books to you, review books, make a list of books you own.
Reply:idk sparknotes.com
gives you info on books
Reply:http://bookswap.ipbfree.com/index.php?ac...
Reply:I know this kind of website. It's especially book lovers. You can discuss any book that u like, view what others are reading, etc. In short, you can have anything similar to Myspace or Youtube but the discussion is strictly about books. It is: www.shelfari.com. Or, you can join my coloum at Shelfari : http://www.shelfari.com/milmillington2/s... . For further information, please e-mel me. I'm looking forward to see you in the group.
What are some good romance books like the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer?
I have just finished all of the books in the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer, and I need something to read until the other book in the series get's out. I like romance, and some horror as well.
What are some good romance books like the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer?
The Vampire Kisses Series by Ellen Schreiber
------------ Vampire Kisses ------------
In her small town dubbed "Dullsville," sixteen-year-old Raven-a vampire-crazed, goth-girl-is an outcast. But not for long... The intriguing and rumored-to-be haunted mansion on top of Benson Hill has stood vacant and boarded-up for years. That is, until its mysteriously strange new occupants move in. Who are these creepy people-especially the handsome, dark and elusive Alexander Sterling? Or rather, what are they? Could the town prattle actually ring true? Are they vampires? Raven, who secretly covets a vampire kiss, both at risk of her own mortality and Alexander's loving trust, is dying to uncover the truth.
------------ Vampire Kisses II: Kissing Coffins ------------
Life in “Dullsville” has become far from dull for goth-girl Raven. After meeting Alexander Sterling—a night-thriving, shadowy dream guy—her dark world suddenly has a bright glow. But as in her favorite movie, Kissing Coffins, Raven knows that love always has its complications. And Alexander has a secret; a secret she must quietly guard. When he mysteriously disappears, Raven finds herself on a dangerous chase to find him. What she encounters is more terrifying than she could have imagined—including a life-transforming decision she may not be ready to sink her teeth into. Ellen Schreiber presents a chilling and suspenseful sequel to her popular tale of an unusual teen romance, Vampire Kisses.
------------ Vampire Kisses III: Vampireville------------
For goth-girl Raven, dating her dream boyfriend is complicated, especially as Alexander's secret means that they can only see each other at night. And now the pair must be extra wary in the dark with Alexander's arch-rival Jagger appearing around town. As if Jagger isn't enough cause for worry, Luna, his strikingly pale sister has also surfaced, and seems to have her sights set on Raven's own longtime nemesis, Trevor. Together, Raven and Alexander must begin a terrifying search for Jagger and Luna's hideout to drive them away. That is, if it's not already too late to save Dullsville from permanently becoming Vampireville.
------------ Vampire Kisses IV: Dance with a Vampire ------------
There’s a new vampire in town. His name is Valentine Maxwell. Goth-girl Raven knows this latest intruder can only mean trouble—he’s the younger sibling of two vampires she fought to drive out of Dullsville. But when her brother Billy befriends this dangerous tween night prowler, the stakes are suddenly higher. Though torn by the excitement of every teen girl’s fantasy—attending prom with her boyfriend—Raven must do everything she can to protect Billy. Valentine’s appearance may even pose further threats. Could he somehow know Raven’s innermost feelings about becoming immortal for her true love, Alexander? The far-from-ordinary romance of these two teen outsiders takes another surprise-filled spin in the fourth book of Ellen Schreiber’s applauded Vampire Kisses series.
P.S cant wait till breaking dawn and twilight the movie comes out!! :P
Reply:The Tales of the Ottori series by Lian Hearne. Beautifully written story about star crossed lovers in a fictional ancient Japanese society.
Reply:Vampire with romance!
the Marked series?
Vampire Kisses
What are some good romance books like the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer?
The Vampire Kisses Series by Ellen Schreiber
------------ Vampire Kisses ------------
In her small town dubbed "Dullsville," sixteen-year-old Raven-a vampire-crazed, goth-girl-is an outcast. But not for long... The intriguing and rumored-to-be haunted mansion on top of Benson Hill has stood vacant and boarded-up for years. That is, until its mysteriously strange new occupants move in. Who are these creepy people-especially the handsome, dark and elusive Alexander Sterling? Or rather, what are they? Could the town prattle actually ring true? Are they vampires? Raven, who secretly covets a vampire kiss, both at risk of her own mortality and Alexander's loving trust, is dying to uncover the truth.
------------ Vampire Kisses II: Kissing Coffins ------------
Life in “Dullsville” has become far from dull for goth-girl Raven. After meeting Alexander Sterling—a night-thriving, shadowy dream guy—her dark world suddenly has a bright glow. But as in her favorite movie, Kissing Coffins, Raven knows that love always has its complications. And Alexander has a secret; a secret she must quietly guard. When he mysteriously disappears, Raven finds herself on a dangerous chase to find him. What she encounters is more terrifying than she could have imagined—including a life-transforming decision she may not be ready to sink her teeth into. Ellen Schreiber presents a chilling and suspenseful sequel to her popular tale of an unusual teen romance, Vampire Kisses.
------------ Vampire Kisses III: Vampireville------------
For goth-girl Raven, dating her dream boyfriend is complicated, especially as Alexander's secret means that they can only see each other at night. And now the pair must be extra wary in the dark with Alexander's arch-rival Jagger appearing around town. As if Jagger isn't enough cause for worry, Luna, his strikingly pale sister has also surfaced, and seems to have her sights set on Raven's own longtime nemesis, Trevor. Together, Raven and Alexander must begin a terrifying search for Jagger and Luna's hideout to drive them away. That is, if it's not already too late to save Dullsville from permanently becoming Vampireville.
------------ Vampire Kisses IV: Dance with a Vampire ------------
There’s a new vampire in town. His name is Valentine Maxwell. Goth-girl Raven knows this latest intruder can only mean trouble—he’s the younger sibling of two vampires she fought to drive out of Dullsville. But when her brother Billy befriends this dangerous tween night prowler, the stakes are suddenly higher. Though torn by the excitement of every teen girl’s fantasy—attending prom with her boyfriend—Raven must do everything she can to protect Billy. Valentine’s appearance may even pose further threats. Could he somehow know Raven’s innermost feelings about becoming immortal for her true love, Alexander? The far-from-ordinary romance of these two teen outsiders takes another surprise-filled spin in the fourth book of Ellen Schreiber’s applauded Vampire Kisses series.
P.S cant wait till breaking dawn and twilight the movie comes out!! :P
Reply:The Tales of the Ottori series by Lian Hearne. Beautifully written story about star crossed lovers in a fictional ancient Japanese society.
Reply:Vampire with romance!
the Marked series?
Vampire Kisses
Does anyone know any good books to read?
I love to read like mystery/action/romance books. Does anyone know a good book with those things that i could read?
Does anyone know any good books to read?
Try the House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. She is a Peruvian-Chilean author and her books had been translate on several languages.
Reply:New Books here for free.
Reply:"The Magus" by John Fowles. What a ride! Mystery, Suspense, Romance, a true tale spun by a master. This is absolutely a work that makes you believe in the soul-sustaining power of fiction!
Reply:Check out Nora Roberts FBI Series. Its got all of what you're looking for! I've read almost all of them and enjoy them immensely!
Reply:Twilight by Stephanie Meyer, it's a mystery of sorts.
A girl falls in love with a vampire and she tries to dig out the truth about him. It's a good romance.
Reply:The Inheritance of Shadows, by Frank Anthony
Hostile Contact/Enemy Within, by Frank Anthony
Reply:http://www.amazon.com/Strike-Lightning-R...
Reply:Ahhh, if you want all of those things, plus lotsssss of humor, you HAVE to read the Stephanie Plum books by Janet Evanovich. They're sooooooo good. :D
Reply:I will share a list of historical romance novels that I have enjoyed reading and some of the classics too. I don't know how many you really want. I have hundreds more I have read and would recomend. I keep a list of books I read, otherwise I end up checking the same ones out of the library. I use the library. I don't buy many books. I read 2 or 3 a week and it would be to expensive to buy them. Hope you enjoy these books.
Christina Dodd
In My Wildest Dreams
My Fair Temptress
Lost in your Arms
Mary Balogh
More than a Mistress
Simply Unforgettable
Slightly Married
Slightly Scandalous
Slightly Wicked
Johanna Lindsey
A loving Scoundrel
Jillian Hunter
The Love Affair of an English Lord
The Wedding Night of an English Lord
Christina Dodd
Rules of Surrender
Rules of Engagment
Rules of Attraction
Catherine Coulter
Lord of Ravens Peak
The Sherbrooke Bride
Janette Oke
T Calling of Emily Evans
Julia’s Last Hope
Roses for Mama
A Woman Named Damaris
They Called her Mrs. Doc
The Measure of a Heart
The Bluebird and The Sparrow
A Gown of Spanish Lace
Drums of Change
Janette Oke T Davis Bunn
The Secret Shore
The Birthright
The Distant Beacon
The Beloved Land
T Davis Bunn Isabella Bunn
The Solitary Envoy
The Classics
Charlotte Brontë
Jane Eyre
Shirley
Villette
The Professor
Jane Austin
Pride And Prejudice
Sense And Sensibility
Mansfield Park
North Anger Abbey
Persuasion
Lady Susan
Emma
Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Scarlet Letter
L M Montgomery (Lucy Maud)
Ann House of Dreams
Ann of Green Gables
Ann of Avonlea
Reply:you'll LOVE JD Robb's In Death Series
The first one is Naked in Death. It's about a female cop set in the future, and her unsuitable lover... its amazing and well written
I'm addicted!
Reply:watch these links
www.romantictimes.com/ - 38k
www.amazon.com/Romance-Books/b?ie=UTF8... - 53k
Reply:Sandra Brown's "Chill Factor"
Does anyone know any good books to read?
Try the House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. She is a Peruvian-Chilean author and her books had been translate on several languages.
Reply:New Books here for free.
Reply:"The Magus" by John Fowles. What a ride! Mystery, Suspense, Romance, a true tale spun by a master. This is absolutely a work that makes you believe in the soul-sustaining power of fiction!
Reply:Check out Nora Roberts FBI Series. Its got all of what you're looking for! I've read almost all of them and enjoy them immensely!
Reply:Twilight by Stephanie Meyer, it's a mystery of sorts.
A girl falls in love with a vampire and she tries to dig out the truth about him. It's a good romance.
Reply:The Inheritance of Shadows, by Frank Anthony
Hostile Contact/Enemy Within, by Frank Anthony
Reply:http://www.amazon.com/Strike-Lightning-R...
Reply:Ahhh, if you want all of those things, plus lotsssss of humor, you HAVE to read the Stephanie Plum books by Janet Evanovich. They're sooooooo good. :D
Reply:I will share a list of historical romance novels that I have enjoyed reading and some of the classics too. I don't know how many you really want. I have hundreds more I have read and would recomend. I keep a list of books I read, otherwise I end up checking the same ones out of the library. I use the library. I don't buy many books. I read 2 or 3 a week and it would be to expensive to buy them. Hope you enjoy these books.
Christina Dodd
In My Wildest Dreams
My Fair Temptress
Lost in your Arms
Mary Balogh
More than a Mistress
Simply Unforgettable
Slightly Married
Slightly Scandalous
Slightly Wicked
Johanna Lindsey
A loving Scoundrel
Jillian Hunter
The Love Affair of an English Lord
The Wedding Night of an English Lord
Christina Dodd
Rules of Surrender
Rules of Engagment
Rules of Attraction
Catherine Coulter
Lord of Ravens Peak
The Sherbrooke Bride
Janette Oke
T Calling of Emily Evans
Julia’s Last Hope
Roses for Mama
A Woman Named Damaris
They Called her Mrs. Doc
The Measure of a Heart
The Bluebird and The Sparrow
A Gown of Spanish Lace
Drums of Change
Janette Oke T Davis Bunn
The Secret Shore
The Birthright
The Distant Beacon
The Beloved Land
T Davis Bunn Isabella Bunn
The Solitary Envoy
The Classics
Charlotte Brontë
Jane Eyre
Shirley
Villette
The Professor
Jane Austin
Pride And Prejudice
Sense And Sensibility
Mansfield Park
North Anger Abbey
Persuasion
Lady Susan
Emma
Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Scarlet Letter
L M Montgomery (Lucy Maud)
Ann House of Dreams
Ann of Green Gables
Ann of Avonlea
Reply:you'll LOVE JD Robb's In Death Series
The first one is Naked in Death. It's about a female cop set in the future, and her unsuitable lover... its amazing and well written
I'm addicted!
Reply:watch these links
www.romantictimes.com/ - 38k
www.amazon.com/Romance-Books/b?ie=UTF8... - 53k
Reply:Sandra Brown's "Chill Factor"
What's a good technique for displaying collectable paperback books?
I've purchased some rare paperback books with artwork that I enjoy, and I wanted to display them in a frame (perhaps behind Plexiglas). Any suggestions on how to accomplish this are welcome. Thanks!
What's a good technique for displaying collectable paperback books?
I'm assuming you want to keep the covers intact. XD
A great way to do this would be shadow boxes. They're like picture frames, but with a display space behind them instead of just a paper thin area to slip photos. I don't know quite how the dimensions would fit, but I'm sure you could work something out. :)
NOTE: Shadow boxes also protect the contents more thoroughly from light damage and fading. :D
Hope this helped! I can't really think of many other techniques...
What's a good technique for displaying collectable paperback books?
I'm assuming you want to keep the covers intact. XD
A great way to do this would be shadow boxes. They're like picture frames, but with a display space behind them instead of just a paper thin area to slip photos. I don't know quite how the dimensions would fit, but I'm sure you could work something out. :)
NOTE: Shadow boxes also protect the contents more thoroughly from light damage and fading. :D
Hope this helped! I can't really think of many other techniques...
Are there any inspirational entrepreneur books out there that deals with a poor to rich scenario?
I am trying to look for a book to read that is inspirational that deals with entrepreneurs that have struggled through life and became very wealthy later on. If any of you have recommended books for me that would be great. Thank you.
Are there any inspirational entrepreneur books out there that deals with a poor to rich scenario?
I have a copy of Think and Grow Rich on pdf if you haven't read it. It is extremely powerful and inspirational, send me an e-mail if you would like it.
Are there any inspirational entrepreneur books out there that deals with a poor to rich scenario?
I have a copy of Think and Grow Rich on pdf if you haven't read it. It is extremely powerful and inspirational, send me an e-mail if you would like it.
Any good sites and/or books with the history of bubble/ chewing gum?
I need to give a report on the history of bubble/ chewing gum. Please give me the website and, if you can, link, then tell me any books. If you are telling me about a book please include the title AND author.
Any good sites and/or books with the history of bubble/ chewing gum?
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/invent...
Reply:Check out this.
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Any good sites and/or books with the history of bubble/ chewing gum?
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/invent...
Reply:Check out this.
printable cards
How and where can I sell my business text books?
I have a massive number of business and marketing text books which I am trying to sell. They are all in excellent condition and I am willing to sell them at the lowest price.
How and where can I sell my business text books?
take on ebay and other auction sites online... :D
Reply:E-bay is the best place to buy and sell used textbooks, but expect the going rate to be between 25% and 50% of a new book price.
Reply:school bookstores, they'll know if your books worth nothing or something. else sell in ebay. better yet, donate to the library.
Reply:I would suggest e-bay. Another option would be to locate a book store near a college campus that resells used text books. If there is a chance that the text books are still being used where you went to school, you can attempt to sell them on campus. good luck
How and where can I sell my business text books?
take on ebay and other auction sites online... :D
Reply:E-bay is the best place to buy and sell used textbooks, but expect the going rate to be between 25% and 50% of a new book price.
Reply:school bookstores, they'll know if your books worth nothing or something. else sell in ebay. better yet, donate to the library.
Reply:I would suggest e-bay. Another option would be to locate a book store near a college campus that resells used text books. If there is a chance that the text books are still being used where you went to school, you can attempt to sell them on campus. good luck
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