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America's Last Days
America's Last Days
Author: Douglas MacKinnon
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 10/5/2014


Fascinating tale of what could happen in the final period of the USA as it's known today. Based on the belief that America's best days are in the past, and serious changes are coming. It's actually not the "final days" of America, but the final days of America as it has existed for decades. Most of America survives, but the President, his advisers, & Congress are faced with choices never imagined. This book will naturally appeal mostly to those who believe that the USA in its current form, is heading toward very difficult decisions.


Barefoot
Barefoot
Author: Elin Hilderbrand
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/24/2011
Helpful Score: 1


A fascinating story of 3 young women who spend the summer together on an island, & the men they love. Not just a chick book, as I'm a guy who enjoyed this book. Good one to read on the beach or while traveling.


The Complete Cheapskate: How to Break Free of Money Worries Forever, without Sacrificing Your Quality of Life
Review Date: 7/22/2010


Do you want to learn how to live well on less? Mary Hunt shows readers how to save dollars & get more for the money! Learn from the ultimate cheapskate!

A great gift for someone who's lost a job or a home in the Great Recession.


The Consummation of Something Miraculous (Bible Study)
The Consummation of Something Miraculous (Bible Study)
Author: Charles R. Swindoll
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/7/2013


Very good explanation of Luke 1-6 (in the Bible's New Testament) by an internationally known radio preacher. Has practical applications. Contains outlines of material. Recommended for readers who want to better understand Christ's coming into the world & its meaning for all peoples.


The Early Family Home (Early Settler Life Series)
The Early Family Home (Early Settler Life Series)
Author: Bobbie Kalman
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/31/2010


Lots of good pics. Good review of various aspects of USA pioneer family homes. I ordered it to learn more about how my pioneer ancestors lived, & this book has opened my eyes!


Eighty Acres: Elegy for a Family Farm (The Condord Library Series)
Eighty Acres: Elegy for a Family Farm (The Condord Library Series)
Author: Ronald Jager
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/31/2010


The author of Eighty Acres grew up on a farm similar to my parents & grandparents, as children of Dutch-American immigrants. Very revealing look at life growing up on a family farm in the upper-midwest (Northern Michigan). Good descriptions of a wide variety of aspects of farm life.


Energy For Life: How to Overcome Chronic Fatigue
Energy For Life: How to Overcome Chronic Fatigue
Author: George Redmon
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/24/2010


Table of Contents:
Section I - The Nature of Energy
CHapter 1 Defining Energy: It's potential & biological need
Chapter 2 Nature's internal energy blueprint
Chapter 3 Energy to burn
Section II - The Management of Energy
Chapter 4 Proper Nutrition, your best energy source
Chapter 5 Natural Energizers
Chapter 6 Energy, Aging, & Immunity
Chapter 7 Your intividual fatigue profile
Chapter 8 Managing your individual fatigue profile
Epilogue
Appendices:
Appendix A - Energy to Go
Appendix B - Anti-immunity & pro-immunity foods
Appendix C - Your antioxidant profile
Appendix D - Your individual fatigue profile
Appendix E - Getting the help you need
References
index

About the author


Getting Real: An Interactive Guide to Relational Ministry
Getting Real: An Interactive Guide to Relational Ministry
Author: Ken Baugh, Rich Hurst
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/22/2010


Do you want to learn to build relationships with young adults? Ken Baugh & Rich Hurst describe how young adults are looking for mentors & friends who are the real, genuine kind of people. Phonies or those playing a role need not apply. Do you to build better friendships with young adults in your family, workplace, church, or neighborhood? This is the one for you.


Good in Bed (Cannie Shapiro, Bk 1)
Good in Bed (Cannie Shapiro, Bk 1)
Author: Jennifer Weiner
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/13/2011
Helpful Score: 2


As a man, I like to read chick books, to help me understand a woman's perspective. I'll admit it, the "Good in Bed" caught me eye too. The author's plot has some surprising good twists & turns. It really helped me to understand how an overweight woman can struggle with her body, & how her body affects her self-image as well as how others respond to her & see her. I think other guy's would also appreciate a good story about a young overweight woman's struggles & joys in her relationships with others.

The Q & A section at the end was good to see who Weiner based her main characters on & why she chose some elements of the plot.
Overall: a good read.


Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness
Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness
Author: Joan Harrold
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/24/2010


This bood has practical, reassuring information on topics such as:
-coping with the uncertainty of serious illness
-orchestrating support from family aregivers, case managers, nurses, & doctors
-Getting the most out of conversations with your doctor or your loved one's doctor
-managing symptoms & controlling pain
-what to expect as your disease progresses
-making difficult decisions about foregoing medical treatment & planning your funeral
-eduring the death of a child or the sudden death of a loved one.
-how to grieve & how to help others grieve


Husbands & Wives: God's Design for the Family
Husbands & Wives: God's Design for the Family
Author: Rod Beidler
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 5/20/2013


This couple be used by a couple that wants to study Biblical roles for husbands & wives. Or it could be used by a Bible-study group.


Managing Assertively (A Self-teaching guide)
Managing Assertively (A Self-teaching guide)
Author: Madelyn Burley-Allen
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/22/2010


Are you new to the management role? Trying to learn to manage others without much help? Do you want to become a more assertive & effective manager? This is the one for you.

A great gift for a new manager or someone just learning to manage well, or someone who tends to be passive & wants to become more assertive.


Mastering Money in Your Marriage (Family Life Homebuilders Couples (Group))
Mastering Money in Your Marriage (Family Life Homebuilders Couples (Group))
Author: Ron Blue
Book Type: Spiral-bound
  • Currently 4.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 5/20/2013


Is there a couple anywhere that has NOT struggled with money? For decades, disagreements about handling money has been a leading cause of divorce.

This study by a personal finance expert will bring husbands & wives together with specific tools & assignments on how to handle your money.


Porn Nation: Conquering America's #1 Addiction
Porn Nation: Conquering America's #1 Addiction
Author: Michael Leahy
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/7/2013
Helpful Score: 1


Good review of the pornography problems in the USA, & its effects on those who view it & their relationships including its terrible effects on marriage & family. From a Christian perspective. Provides some helps on changing the participant's mind & heart. Also describes the author's experiences with sex god Ron Jeremy.


Serendipity Bible for Groups, Third Edition, New International Version
Serendipity Bible for Groups, Third Edition, New International Version
Author: NIV
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 5/20/2013


This is a wonderful Bible for a small group to use. Has great discussion questions for 60 FELT-NEEDS courses for men, women, singles, marriage, parenting, youth, marketplace, spirituality, special needs, & recovery, with a short series of 5-6 courses on each of these topics. Has series for BEGINNER groups & ADVANCED groups. If u want to know the specific felt-needs for 1-2 listed felt-needs, just sent me a message.

Also includes materials for TOPICAL study groups, BIBLE-BOOK study groups, & LECTIONARY-STUDY groups.

The 16 TOPICAL STUDY COURSES are Key Events in Old Testament, Stories from Genesis, Life of Moses, Life of David, Elijah & Elisha, Ruth & Jonah, Significant Women of the Bible, Life of Christ, Jesus' Miracles, Jesus Reaches Out to Others, Jesus' Teachings, Stories about Peter, Stories from Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John.

Has QUESTIONNAIRES for 200 Bible Stories.


Three Weeks With My Brother
Three Weeks With My Brother
Author: Nicholas Sparks
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/21/2011


If u enjoy Nicholas Sparks books, this one's a keeper. This one is autobiographical. This first part of each chapter describes scenes from his round-the-world trip with his brother Micah. The second half of each chapter describes his family when he was growing up, & their interwoven relationships. Did you know that one of Sparks books was inspired by his sister Dana? Another of his books was inspired by his son Ryan & Ryan's struggles to learn.

This Sparks book is different. IT's personal.


A Walk in the Woods:  Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
Author: Bill Bryson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/22/2010


If you want to know what it's like to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, but can't walk that far yourself, this is the book for you! The author gives a firsthand account of hiking from Georgia, thru N. Carolina (Great Smokey Nat'l Park), Virgina (Shenandoah Nat'l Park), W. Virginia (Harper's Ferry), Pennsylvania (Delaware Water Gap), New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire (Mount Washington), & Maine. Journey with Bill Bryson for 2100 miles thru silent forests & past sparkling lakes. Bryson's humor & descriptions of silly characters he meet along the way, are superb.


What's Your Story?: An Interactive Guide to Building Authentic Relationships
Review Date: 7/23/2010


How do you build authentic relationships? Real, personal, intimate relationships? From discussing your favorite things to fears, WHAT'S YOUR STORY? is an interactive guide to bring people together into deeper, more meaningful connections. Deepen your relationships as you talk about - and listen to - the things that really matter.


Wolf and Iron
Wolf and Iron
Author: Gordon R. Dickson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 10/5/2014


This is a story of characters seeking to survive in a world gone crazy. It's based on a what-if scenario, where the USA is losing its footholds and no longer exists, leaving people to fend for themselves. Rather than focusing on large swaths of society, the author describes a number of individuals' efforts to survive and make their way in a fallen society. The characters are mostly believable and developed into full characters.


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