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Jackie says:

The illustrations are so beautiful in this book. And of course, I'm a sucker for the song as well. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/74914743 Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Children's Book (Hardcover) by Anita Silvey
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Cathy says:

Silvey asked more than 100 of the most respected and admired leaders in society this simple question: What children's book changed the way you see the world? Here, she shares their surprising, intriguing answers. Insightful, funny, inspiring and unexpected. Each is accompanied by an excerpt and illustrations from the selected book. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/80851959 Great Plains: America's Lingering Wild (Hardcover) by Michael Forsberg
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Cathy says:

The Great Plains were once among the greatest grasslands on the planet. But as the United States and Canada grew westward, the Plains were plowed up, fenced in, overgrazed, and
otherwise degraded. Today, this fragmented landscape is the most endangered and least protected ecosystem in North America. But all is not lost on the prairie. Through lyrical
photographs, essays, historical images, and maps, this beautifully illustrated book gets beneath the surface of the Plains, revealing the lingering wild that still survives and
whose diverse natural communities, native creatures, migratory traditions, and natural systems together create one vast and extraordinary whole. Three broad geographic regions in "Great Plains" are covered in detail, evoked in the unforgettable and often hauntingimages taken by Michael Forsberg. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/70214124 Guardians of Being (Hardcover) by Eckhart Tolle
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Cathy says:

Inhabited by McDonnell's beloved "Mutts" characters, and with text by the author of "The Power of Now," this spiritual teacher's guide inspires readers of all stripes to recognize the lessons of the present moment, as embodied by the dogs and cats who share our world.


Jackie says:

Ordinarily I find Eckhart Tolle a bit over the top, but combined with Patrick McDonnell's sweet illustrations, this book won me over. It's a wonderful book for anyone who believes in the peace and joy that pets can bring into our lives. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/80851606 Thank You, World (Hardcover) by Alice McGinty
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Cathy says:

Eight very different kids, from eight different continents, all go about their day and experience the same moments of happiness--greeting the sun in the morning, swinging on a swing, flying a kite, being tucked in by Mommy at bedtime--in this uplifting book. Full of color. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/80736341 Ad Hoc at Home (Hardcover) by Thomas Keller
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Gerald says:

I thought the season would pass without a new cookbook that would awake the desire to rejoice in food and to sample the joy of cooking a perfect roasted chicken or other splendid winter fare, but then Thomas Keller's new cookbook Ad Hoc at Home appeared, just in time. Keller is a genius of a chef and now he has turned his attention to the family table. He is concerned with making you a better and more creative cook with many tips and suggestions for variations.
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/70214028 Wag! (Hardcover) by Patrick McDonnell
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Jackie says:

This book is on my Top Ten list for 2009--it's so sweet you can't help but feel good after reading it. I actually got to to hear the author read the story, which was an amazing treat. I seriously can't keep enough copies of this book on my recommends shelf! It's supposed to be a kids book, but it's really fantastic for anyone you love. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/80728630 The Lion & the Mouse (Hardcover) by Jerry Pinkney
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Jackie says:
This is a stunningly beautiful picture book--truly spectacular! ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/80017891 Get Cooking: 150 Simple Recipes to Get You Started in the Kitchen (Paperback) by Mollie Katzen
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Jackie says:

I'm one of those people who can read a cookbook just as avidly as any novel, and "Get Cooking" is quite a read. It's designed for the beginning cook, complete with pages of what gear a kitchen needs, from knives to storage. There is even a lengthy section--with plenty of pictures--of how to chop vegetables, which would have seemed odd to me if I hadn't just had to teach a young man I know that yes, you DO need to peel a yellow onion before you slice it. Then begins the 150 simple recipes to make some cooking basics like soups and mashed potatoes. She starts with the absolute basics, then lists add ins and other ideas for a bit more flair, still keeping it as simple as possible. Which I LOVED. I've read through her "Moosewood" books and often been frustrated by their complicated instructions or exotic ingredients. There is very little of that here, and it's confined to the "get creative" sections of each recipe. This book is accessible to everyone, with enough tips and twists on recipes to keep a seasoned cook interested. Heck, her version of Waldorf Salad actually sounds GOOD, which is a minor miracle in my pot-luck scarred opinion. This would make a great first cookbook for a person just starting out on their own, or a great addition to anyone's bulging cookbook shelves. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/80017599 Art of the Bookstore: The Bookstore Paintings of Gibbs M. Smith (Hardcover) by Gibbs M. Smith
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There's a painting of Tattered Cover in there! :) ]]>