Posts Tagged ‘book’
You Are One Third Daffodil
Like trivia? You'll love this book! You Are One Third Daffodil is full of interesting facts and stats. For example, did you know: advertising wine is banned on French television 70% of Land Rovers (first built in 1948) are still on the road The IRS has a computer devoted soley to Bill Gates' tax return In 90 days a single toad can [...]
The Awe-Manac
This book is not only awesome, it's an awe-manac. Really. The Awe-Manac: A Daily Dose of Wonder is just that. It's a page-a-day book that helps us see the wonder and awe in everyday. It's beautifully put together--bright and cheery and light. And with all the awesome information in there, it's such a joy to read. There's a daily soul [...]
Famous Failures
Despite what you might think from the title, this is a very hopeful book. I read it when I was going through a rough time and found it to be very encouraging. Here's why: Famous Failures is full of snapshots of people who are now on top of the world when they were at what may have felt like the bottom. To know that Oprah was demoted from a [...]
Oh Shift!
Let me start by saying I LOVE this book! Like many self-help books, it’s all about making positive changes in your thoughts, which leads to positive changes in your life. It’s everything you’ve heard before but packaged in such a catchy, witty and easy to understand way that you actually get the message. The overall theme: “Choose [...]
Blood Washes Blood by Frank Viviano
I heard that Frank had written a book. Over lunch one day, I asked him what it was about. “Before my grandfather died, he whispered the name of his grandfather’s killer. So I went to Sicily to find him.” I was awed. It’s a real murder mystery. Francesco Viviano, a bandit dressed in the clothes of a monk, was shot to death. [...]
100 Ways to Be Pasta by Wanda and Giovanna Tornabene
Last night I opened up one of my favorite cookbooks “100 Ways to Be Pasta” and picked out a familiar recipe for dinner: “Sedanini with Ricotta, Saffron, and Rosemary”. The authors, Wanda and Giovanna Tornabene describe the dish this way: “The saffron, orange, nutmeg, and rosemary together in this pasta are a gift of taste.” [...]
