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A New Way to Find Great Books
Hello everyone and welcome to the new home for <b>Books You May Have Missed</b>. This topic is now a part of the Suite University Community, and will have a new purpose - besides letting you know about those great books that you may have missed.
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A New Way to Find Great Books
Hello everyone and welcome to the new home for <B>Great Books</b>. This topic is now a part of the Suite University Community, and will have a new purpose - besides letting you know about those great books that you may have missed.
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AUTODIDACTS AND GREAT BOOKS
Brief review of "The Day I Became an Autodidact," and starting on a reading tour of Great Books.
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Book Review of "Great Book of Whodunit Puzzles" by Falcon Travis
This is a book review of "Great Book of Whodunit Puzzles" by Falcon Travis. This book has Mini-Mysteries of readers to solve.
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Canada Day Books
The Canada flag is a very important symbol to my country, as your flag is to your country. Here, I will give you a bit of history about the Canadian flag and review two books that give its' entire history.
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Finding Great Books and Making Them a Part of You!
How does one find a great book to read? And when one does find that book, how can you make it a part of you? This article discusses ways to find good books, and to annotate and read those books in order to make the experience enjoyable and lasting!
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Great Books
A great list of books for your wellness reference library.
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Great Books for Babies
A list of some of the best books for babies.
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Great Books For Study Breaks
Don't let your textbook load discourage you from reading for fun! Here are suggestions for engrossing novels to keep on your desk for a study break.
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Great Books Like Harry Potter
Are you waiting for the Book 7, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, in the Harry Potter epic by J.K. Rowling? Try the Vorkosigan saga, Mugglenet, or Leaky.
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Great Books on Early America
If you enjoy early American history, particularly the American Revolution and founding era, here are some books your library must have.
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jeff shaara
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david mccullough
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bruce chadwick
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rise to rebellion
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glorious cause
How to Write a Great Book Title
It's all in a name. Your book's title has more than one function. Besides identifying your story, the title of a book has to attract attention and create interest.
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I'm Reading a Great Book...
I love to read! I can think of nothing better than to curl up with a great book and be transported to a different time or place, to set my imagination free, and to bask in the wonderful words of a wonderful writer.
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Record Keeping
Voracious readers should think about starting a journal to keep track of their impressions about different books.
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Suggested Reading: Two Great Books On Tropical Ornamentals
If you’re like me and into growing and propagating tropical ornamentals there are two really good books on the market that I would suggest you add to your library. The first one is “Tropical Ornamentals” and the second one is “Breeding Ornamental Plants.
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The Consciousness of the Reader
This article looks at the concept of "reader response" in the reading of text. Specifically, in this essay, the student's particular response to writings by Bradstreet, Whitman, and Hemingway are discussed.
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The Greatest Book Ever Written
The bible is an old book, dating back some five thousand years.
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The Widow's Broom
Minna Shaw finds a fallen witch and her broom in her garden. The witch disappears and Minna uses the broom to do her household chores. What surprises are in store for Minna?
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The World's Greatest Book Reviewed
The Protestant's only infallible source: A brief review of the greatest book ever published, the Bible.
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True Stories Make Great Books
Food, books, lobster, the Marines, and gardening are passionate topics. Each author writes a respective love letter that is guaranteed to captivate readers.
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maureen corrigan
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the secret life of lobsters
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nathaniel c. fick
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william alexander
Use Reading Lists for a Tour of Great Books
Online and in-print reading lists offer a starting point for a study of great Western literature.
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Writing Great Book Reviews
Well-written book reviews illuminate the positives and negatives of a novel or non-fiction book for a potential reader.
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The Christmas Quilt : A Book Review
"Christmas 1942 stands out in my mind for a lot of reasons." So begins the tale of "The Christmas Quilt."
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The Indian in the Cupboard: Book Review
When nine-year-old Omri receives two unusual birthday gifts, a plastic Indian and a second-hand cupboard, his life is changed forever.
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What is a Great Book and Why Should I Read One?
Introduction to what is a "great book" and why a person should read one.
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Elephant Ben
Have you ever heard the term, "An elephant never forgets?" This story reminds us that elephants have good memories. The story of Ben and his father, David is a real life adventure set in the African bush. Awesome!
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
"The hottest day of the summer so far was drawing to a close and a drowsy silence lay over the large, square houses of Privet Drive." And so begins the fifth book in the Harry Potter series.
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In One Tidepool: Book Review
Have you ever peered into a tidepool, while visiting the seaside. If you have, you'll know that it is teeming with tiny creatures. This fantastic book will take you on a journey to a fascinating world under the sea.
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mary alward
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anthony d fredericks
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jennier dirubbion
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Jeremiah Learns to Read
Jeremiah is an elderly man who can do almost anything. He can grow tomatoes and other vegetables. He can make a table out of a tree, but he doesn't know how to read. A charming book on literacy that kids can relate to.
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Little House Series: Before Laura
Little House by Boston Bay is one in a series about Charlotte Tucker, who was Laura Ingalls Wilder's grandmother. The time is 1814. The location is Roxberry, a small town near Boston. The War of 1812 is raging. What tough decisions will the Tucker family have to make before the end of the year?
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laura ingalls wilder
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Lucy Cousins’ Maisy Books
Maisy the Mouse has taken the world of the youngest toddlers by storm, with books, DVDs and television programs.
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Preparing a Perfect Book Proposal
From Slush Pile to Publication: Tips for Fiction and Non-fiction writers on how to get an editor's attention.
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Robinson Crusoe
<i>Robinson Crusoe</i> was written in 1719 by Daniel Defoe. The book is based on the life of William Selkirk, who went to sea and was put ashore on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. If you haven't read this classic, you are in for an adventure of a lifetime.
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Setting Your Sites on a Good Read
Some of the best sites for free books and book lists, sure to inspire your want-to-read list.
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Something special!
A great book! A neat sweepstakes too!
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a great book! a neat sweepstakes too!
St. Patrick's Day Reading
I have researched several books that children will enjoy reading. Most are about leprechauns and Irish tradition and folklore. One has 40 vegetarian dishes that are nutritious and fun to make.
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What's the Matter with Albert?
"What's the Matter with Albert?" tells the story of Albert Einstein's childhood through his own eyes and those of Cub Reporter, Billy. This is a marvelous book and a must read for all kids who love a good story.
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Wild Horses
The books reviewed in this article are all about horses. If you like horses, you will love exploring between the covers of these books.
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kids korner
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A Girl of the Limberlost
Elnora's father died when she was a baby. Her mother is lonely and bitter. She has no time for her daughter. Elnora spends hours wandering the Limberlost Swamp. She blossoms and grows, learning to face the challenges of life. A touching story. Ages 6 to adult.
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gene stratton porter
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A Thousand Splendid Suns
A Thousand Splendid Suns is Khaled Hosseini's story of Mariam and Laila, wives of a tyrannical man, who live in a time of war and turmoil in the city of Kabul.
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the kite runner
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Alley Oops
Are you being bullied? Are you a bully? If you've answered yes to either of these questions, the book <i>Alley oOps</i> is one that is a must. Great resource for anyone dealing with what is a common problem with today's kids and youth.
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Anna Karenina: Themes
The story of Levin, Kitty, Anna, Vronsky, Karenin, and Dolly, by one of the greatest Russian writers, is one of the world's most famous novels.
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leo tolstoy
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family happiness and god
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levin and the peasants
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vronsky and anna love affair
Autumn Reading Fun
A delightful book for kids 6 to 8 is, <i>I Know It's Autumn</i>. It invites readers to enjoy the sights, sounds and fragrances of spring. For older readers, <i>The Stranger</i> is an mysterious and suspenseful tale that takes place on the farm. Who is the stranger? An awesome read for kids 8 to 10.
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Cassie's Sweet Berry Pie: A Civil War Story
Want to read a great Civil War story? <i>Cassie's Sweet Berry Pie</i> is excellent.
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Creepy Halloween Reading
For younger kids, "Night Before Halloween is an awesome read. They will read it again and again and again. For older readers who enjoy the Goosebumps series, "Headless Halloween" is an "earthquaking" story that will make them squirm with Halloween fright.
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Dragon Slayers' Academy
Do you love stories of dragons and knights? Do you dream of visiting King Arthur’s Camelot? Are you 7 to 10 years old? If so, this book series is for you.
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Gifts of Love and Caring
Even before I could read, I loved books. Later, I realized the power of words. I loved putting pen to paper. My love of books and writing are the results of loving and caring teachers. Thank you, Miss Carver and Mr. Chrysler.
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Grandma's Garden
A poem that I wrote about a small boy in his Grandma's garden and the delightful things that he encountered there, including the fairies that came to visit in the evening.
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Great Novels Like American Psycho
The novel American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis explores the mind of a serial killer. If you like being inside a psychopath's head, try these great books.
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city of tiny lights
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patrick neate
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curious incident of the dog in the night-time
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
The title of book six in the Harry Potter series has been announced. What does <i>Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince</i> hold in store?
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