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Be My Guest
Be My Guest
Author: Conrad Hilton
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
 27
Review Date: 8/4/2006


Memoirs of Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton Hotel chain and grandfather of celebrity wildchild Paris Hilton.


The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
Author: Alan Watts
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 14
Review Date: 8/14/2006
Helpful Score: 1


This eye-opening book is one of the author's true classics. Your ideas and perceptions of yourself and "reality" will be changed after reading this gem.


The Cats' House
The Cats' House
Author: Bob Walker, Frances Mooney
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 9
Review Date: 1/7/2007
Helpful Score: 1


Many full-color photos illustrating a house that has been modified in a wide variety of ways to accomodate cats. The homeowners constructed tunnels, doorways, perches, posts, and of course, catwalks. An amusing and fascinating book for cat lovers.


Chuck Amuck: The Life and Times of an Animated Cartoonist
Chuck Amuck: The Life and Times of an Animated Cartoonist
Author: Chuck Jones
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 8/13/2006


Chuck Jones' memories of the early days at Warner Brothers, and how many of the classic Looney Toons characters were conceived and developed. Well illustrated with many drawings and photos, some in color.


Daggers and Fighting Knives of the Western World
Daggers and Fighting Knives of the Western World
Author: Harold L. Peterson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 5/16/2006


An excellent resource for collectors, edged weapon enthusiasts, and history buffs. Many photographs.


The Dhammapada: The Path of Perfection
The Dhammapada: The Path of Perfection
Author: Anonymous, Juan Mascaro (Translator)
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
 7
Review Date: 9/17/2006


A fundamental Buddhist text, and one of the world's true classic religious scriptures. A must-read for anyone interested in spirituality, Eastern religion, or in just becoming a better person.


Enchantment
Enchantment
Author: Doris Vallejo
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 11/4/2006


Stories by Doris Vallejo, ink drawings and color paintings by Boris.


Enlightenment for Everyone
Enlightenment for Everyone
Author: Paul Ferrini
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 5/19/2006


An excellent and straightforward guide to personal growth and self-analysis, with tips for practice in each chapter.


Gnosticism: The Path of Inner Knowledge
Gnosticism: The Path of Inner Knowledge
Author: Martin Seymour-Smith, Harpersanfrancisco
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 5/22/2006


An overview of the Gnostic belief system covering its inception and conflicts with the Christian church, and the modern day find at Nag Hammadi. Well illustrated in color.


Heraldry for the Designer
Heraldry for the Designer
Author: William Metzig
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 5/27/2006


Well illustrated guide to heraldry, particularly for the modern designer, covering nomenclature, tinctures and lines, fields and charges.Many black & white designs and drawings.


Hieronymus Bosch
Hieronymus Bosch
Book Type: Card Book
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 9/9/2006


This is a book of 30 full color postcards including details from "The Garden of Delights" and "The Temptation of Saint Anthony" among many others.


Lara's Book--Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider Phenomenon
Review Date: 5/27/2006


An oversized full-color book detailing the conception and creation of Lara Croft and her fan phenemonon. Includes a game guide. Heavily illustrated.


Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons
Review Date: 5/14/2006


An amazing resource for fans and collectors of Looney Tunes and Merrie Molodies.Everything you wanted to know about every character in every episode, from 1930 to 1988, plus feature films and tv specials.


Love: A Warm and Wonderful Book About the Largest Experience in Life
Review Date: 5/19/2006


A moving and thought-provoking book which will stay with you long after you've read it.


The Mind of God and Other Musings: The Wisdom of Science (Classic Wisdom Collection)
Review Date: 5/19/2006
Helpful Score: 2


An excellent and exhaustive collection of quotations on subjects like "The Universe", "Truth", and "The Human Condition" ranging from Einstein to Benjamin Franklin.


Mirage
Mirage
Author: Boris Vallajo, Boris Vallejo
Book Type: Paperback
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Review Date: 11/4/2006


Many finely detailed pencil drawings and color paintings. Includes an interview with Boris.


OFFICIAL TURBOGRAFX-16 GAME EN (Bantam Game Mastery Series)
OFFICIAL TURBOGRAFX-16 GAME EN (Bantam Game Mastery Series)
Author: COREY SANDLER
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 6/1/2006


Tips and tricks for dozens and dozens of TG16 games including Neutopia, R-Type, Alien's Crush, Splatterhouse and many many more.


Physicians' Book of Days
Physicians' Book of Days
Author: Marcia O. Levin
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 9/9/2006


Heavily illustrated in full color, with many paintings from historic sources depicting early representations of anatomy and medical procedures. Contains a wide variety of medical anecdotes and dates of interest.


Pictoral History of the Civil War
Pictoral History of the Civil War
Author: Paul M. Angle
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 7/17/2006


Heavily illustrated with black & white photos, drawings, and news flyers of the day.


Private Parts
Private Parts
Author: Howard Stern
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/13/2006


Hilarious memoirs of Howard Stern's odd relationships with family, friends and many celebrities. Raw and brutally honest.


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