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| Title | ISBN | Review Snippet |
| Woody Allen : A Life in Film by Richard Schickel | 1-5666-3528-4 | Everybody enjoys Woody Allen's work. We love his films and his humor, just not his private life. The book is the direct result of an interview |
| Kit Carson & His Three Wives: A Family History by Marc Simmons | 0-8263-3296-X | It's not a big book, but it makes a human being out of the hero, Kit Carson. He was a western hero whose adventures have been covered in many |
| Maloney's Antiques & Collectibles: Resource Directory by David J., Jr. Maloney | 0-8734-9732-5 | This is the 7th Edition of what collectors and sellers consider their bible. No collection should add to or begin to purchase his favorite |
| Triangle: The Fire That Changed America by David Von Drehle | 0-8711-3874-3 | The workers were predominately young women whose families had moved here form Europe. They were Jews and Italians who arrived in America with |
| Birnbaum's Disneyland Resort 2004 : Expert Advice from the Insid by Birnbaum | 0-7868-5414-6 | Now is the time to plan your vacation for 2005, Disneyland's 50th Anniversary. This Official Guide to Disneyland is the perfect book to lure |
| Birnbaum's Walt Disney World Without Kids 2004 : Expert Advice F by Birnbaum | 0-7868-5412-X | People visit Disneyland without kids? Yep! We love Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Want to know what can you do without kids to drag you |
| Birnbaum's Walt Disney World for Kids, By Kids 2004 by Birnbaum | 0-7868-5411-1 | As it says in the title, this book is for kids and it's written by kids. There are a lot of hot tips for children from ages 7-14. This way, |
| Outstanding Scrapbook Pages: 250 Of the Best Pages and Technique by Memory Makers, Kerry Arquette | 1-8921-2730-X | Scrapbooking is the latest craze for the Martha Stewart set, so here from the magazine that covers this activity is a handsome book of ideas |
| Sizzling Seasonal Scrapbook Pages by Memory Makers | 1-8921-2728-8 | More scrapbooking fun, except that the themes are holidays and celebrations that your family enjoys. There are other titles in the series |
| The Genealogist's Companion and Sourcebook: Guide to the Resourc by Emily Anne Croom | 1-5587-0651-8 | This is a big book that will fill you in on most of the information you need to put together the history of your family. The book shows you |
| Symphony : Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall by Frank Gehry | 0-8109-4981-4 | This stunning new symphony hall was built by the generosity of Lillian Disney, Walt's widow. It opened last year to the public, but it was |
| 2004 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market by Alice Pope | 1-5829-7191-9 | Writing a book for children is not a simple as you might imagine. Who do you send your script to and do you have to illustrate it yourself? |
| 2004 Writer's Market by Kathryn S. Brogan, Robert Lee Brewer | 1-5829-7189-7 | This is the bible of the publishing industry, and vital for any aspiring author you know. It's part of the job for a writer to know how to |
| The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson | 0-6096-0844-4 | This magnificent wall-to-wall description of the trials and tribulations of building a World's Fair has my vote for a top slot in the best |
| The Impossible Musical by Dale Wasserman | 1-5578-3515-2 | Dale Wasserman has written a book that takes us through and behind every minute of the production of the Broadway musical "Man OF La Mancha." |
| Little People: Learning to See the World Through My Daughter's Eyes by Dan Kennedy | 1-5795-4668-4 | This is an extraordinary story for any parent to read. It is touching and inspiring. The author, Dan Kennedy, tells the story of his first |
| The Opposite of Fate by Amy Tan | 0-3991-5074-9 | When Amy Tan muses about her life, we are pulled into her world with pleasure. There is something about the clarity of her words that paints |
| The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music by Paul du Noyer | 0-8230-7869-8 | This is a huge book that measures 10-1/4 x 11-3/4". Its a hefty tome filled with the wonderful history of all the types of music that |
| Farley by Frank. Phil | 0-7649-0358-6 | This delightful book is a collection of the comic strip "Farley," written by Phil Frank and enjoyed by the entire San Francisco Bay |
| The Pirates and the Mouse: Disney's War Against the Counterculture by Bob Levin | 1-5609-7530-X | In 1963, Dan O'Neil made his debut in the pages of the San Francisco Chronicle. Dan was the youngest syndicated comic artist in the country. |
| Zen Cat by Judith Adler, Paul Coughlin | 0-8759-6923-2 | This is simply a great little book for those of us who love cats and relate to their deepest thoughts. Each page presents us with a quotable |
| O'Brien's Collecting Toys: Identification and Value Guide, 11th Edition by Krause Publications | 0-8734-9652-3 | We dyed-in-the-wool collectors are struggling trying to keep up with the times. So are the flea markets and collectible shows that used to |
| Shrek: From the Swamp to the Screen by John Hopkins | 0-8109-4309-3 | The first SHREK film earned something in the neighborhood of $478 million at the box office. The receipts rival anything that the Disney people |
| Now Showing: Unforgettable Moments From The Movies by Joe Garner | 0-7407-3836-4 | This book introduces us to a collection of unforgettable moments in the history of movies. On the DVD Dustin Hoffman is our host. This winner |
| Disneyland Detective: An Independent Guide to Discovering Disney by Kendra Trahan, Dave Hawkins, Brian McKim | 0-9717-4640-0 | Welcome to a new way to learn about your tour of Disneyland. This little book is filled with information, history and trivia that covers all |
| Full-Color Old-Time Label Art CD-ROM and Book by Dover | 0-4869-9555-0 | If you have not found this type of collection-book from the Dover folks yet, let me introduce you to one of the best. Cigars used to come in |
| Pop Bonsai: Fun With Arranging Small Trees and Plants by Lisa Tajima, Hisayoshi Osawa, Kirsten McIvor | 4-7700-2980-2 | Pop Bonasaia is new look at an old skill that has fascinated green thumbs everywhere for many years. The author calls this new look "freestyle." |
| Quick and Easy Enchanting Gifts Wrapping 149 Items by Yoshiko Hase | 4-8899-6129-1 | Those of us who enjoy wrapping up gifts at Christmas know that the need for attractive gift-wrap runs all year long. This good-looking book |
| Dollar Bill Origami by John Montroll | 0-4864-2982-2 | Origami is the art of folding paper into lovely cranes and other creatures. There is nothing like getting origami that is made up of dollar |
| Lee Hammond's Big Book of Drawing by Lee Hammond | 1-5818-0473-3 | In the estimation of this wobbly-wristed artist, this book is one of the best I have seen. Lee Hammond will teach you to bring to life your |
| Decorate Your Locker: So it's All Yours! by Jacqueline Lee | 1-5917-4270-6 | This is a fabulous book for students who would like to jazz up that really dull-looking locker. This tiny book is full of ideas and tips on |
| Cats in Love by Hans Silvester | 0-8118-4406-4 | Cat lovers will celebrate this huge collection of color photography of felines of every persuasion. The photographer, Hans Sylvester, is considered |
| New York City - Fandex Family Field Guides by | 0-7611-3240-6 | Fandex is an easy way to investigate and tour New York City. You can fan out these cards and get information about Battery Park, Rockefeller |
| Greetings from Old California by | 1-5570-9481-0 | There are thirty postcards in this little book, all ready to tear out and mail. The Applewood Publishers specialize in some very select subjects. |
| The Art of Walt Disney: From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms by Christopher Finch | 0-8109-4964-4 | This magnificent book is a newly-revised edition of an old classic that was originally published over 30 years ago. My original copy has a slightly |
| Campbell Kids : A Souper Century by Aric Chen | 0-8109-5043-X | For 100 years the Campbell kids have urged us to smile and serve more soup to our family. The kids have rosy cheeks and faces like little |
| Magazines That Make History: Their Origins, Development, and In by Norberto Angeletti, Alberto Oliva | 0-8130-2766-7 | This book is a wonderful look at major magazines that we all recognize instantly. The book is big and heavy, with captivating illustrations |
| The Submarine : A History by Tom Parrish | 0-6700-3313-8 | Thomas Parrish has given us a great big history of one of the most fascinating annals of military history. The span of this history goes from |
| Mexico (Eyewitness Travel Guides) by Anna Streiffert | 0-7894-9720-4 | If you think the price is steep take a close look at this marvel of information and you'll begin to see the value. As the saying goes, its |
| Why Cats Do That: A Collection of Curious Kitty Quirks by Karen Anderson, Wendy Christensen | 1-5722-3405-9 | This is a small book (7-1/2" square) and a shade on the costly side. But we guarantee that cat lovers will love to own it. It is filled |
| Just Cats by Karen Anderson | 1-5722-3187-4 | Author Karen Anderson has included some sage comments in the book, but the real stars are the cats. Various photographers contributed to one |
| Legal Research: How to Find & Understand the Law by Stephen Elias, Susan Levinkind | 1-4133-0058-8 | This is an excellent book for law students, but the fact is that almost anyone might find this information useful. If you ever have ventured |
| Winter Season: A Dancer's Journal by Toni Bentley | 0-8130-2705-5 | Here is a simple private diary of a ballerina who was in the New York City Ballet. She was chosen for the school by the great master Ballanchine. |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Companion by Mike Flaherty, Corinne Marrinan | 0-7434-6741-8 | This television show has taken hold of the public and become a big hit. The setting is Las Vegas and the police department there. We see |
| Hiding the Elephant: How Magicians Invented the Impossible and L by Jim Steinmeyer | 0-7867-1226-0 | Jim Steinmeyer has written a splendid history that spotlights the golden age of stage magic. He begins with a prejudiced look at the great |
| The Complete Lyrics of P. G. Wodehouse by Barry Day | 0-8108-4994-1 | When I think of P.G. Wodehouse, I think of the wonderful Jeeves and Wooster series and the other books that were hillarious, filled with quick |
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