August 2011 | Quotes From Hitch

Tony Evan's Book of Illustrations: Stories, Quotes, and Anecdotes From More Than 30 Years of Preaching and Public Speaking Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I had a preaching professor in seminary who said if you get one good illustration out of an illustration book, you got your money's worth. Okay, so I got my money's worth out of this book, but not much more. It suffers from several problems. Let's review them. Many of the illustrations are directly...

The Smartest Words Ever Spoken: 1001 Timeless Quotes Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a readable, nicely organized little book. It presents a handy collection of useful quotes for personal use and for academic writing. I consider the book worth the price paid.Click Here to see more reviews about: The Smartest Words Ever Spoken: 1001 Timeless QuotesClick here for more information...

May I Quote You, General Chamberlain: Observations and Utterances from the North's Greatest Generals (May I Quote You, General Series) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Published in 1998 by Cumberland House Publishing, Inc. and edited by Randall Bedwell, "May I Quote You, General Chamberlain?" Is a superb collection of quotations from and about Medal of Honor recipient Joshua L. Chamberlain. It is 83 pages long and contains an introduction by Bedwell and a foreword...

Words That Matter: A Little Book of Life Lessons Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I was eagerly anticipating this book, having loved Oprah's inspirational style and all the incredible people she seems to be surrounded by. This would be a book with the very best tidbits of 10 years compilation from Oprah Magazine...so what could possibly be better than that?Well, the lovely cover makes...

What's That From?: The Ultimate Quiz Book of Contemporary Movie Lines Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)What a great idea! "What's That From?: The Ultimate Quiz Book of Contemporary Movie Lines" is a wonderful compilation of movie quotes that bring you back to great movie moments. The book is fun to read on one's own and even more fun when quizzing friends with trivia questions that tickle the corners...

They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky: The Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)In a land where family life was everything and the most fearsome thing was a prowling hyena or lion, fire suddenly exploded from the sky. THEY POURED FIRE ON US FROM THE SKY is the vivid description of the war in southern Sudan as seen through the eyes of three little boys, Benson, Benjamin and Alephonsion...

The Success Formula For Personal Growth: 2,000 Motivational Quotes, Winning Strategies and Advice From 500 Super Successful People Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)A great resource for quotes, strategies and advice! Wisdom from those who have experienced the ups and downs of success. Learn from those who have experienced everything life can throw at them and they pass along their wisdom to you. A great resource to uplift and inspire you and those you care about...

Oxymoronica: Paradoxical Wit & Wisdom From History's Greatest Wordsmiths Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)One of my best friends had an aunt (let's call her Ginny) who, like Yogi Berra, could bring a lively conversation to a screeching halt with one brief comment. Aunt Ginny really was unaware of this (shall we say) unique talent. She was not trying to be funny, clever, etc. On the contrary, she offered...

A Season In Words: A Coach's Guide To Motivation From The Preseason To The Postseason: Expanded And Updated Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Inevitably, every coach will hunger for the right words when trying to communicate with his team, especially in certain situations. Whether the situation is before a big game, after a loss, while overcoming adversity, or otherwise, articulating the right idea in words can be most important in the ongoing...

The Fishing Fanatic: Quotes and Brags from Experts and Wags Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)If you need a quote on fishing, and to be honest, fishing quotes can be applied to almost all aspects of life, this is the book for you! Dr. Rubino has done a fantastic job of putting this book together! I highly recommend this book! It would be a great gift for Dad, or anyone who loves fishing, or life.Click...

The Story Behind the Glory: Winning Quotes from Sports Greats on the Game of Life Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Behind every great sportsman is a system of values: hard work, self-improvement, service to his community. Those values help drive an athlete (or a coach, or even a sportswriter) to greatness, and the distillation of those values are reflected in a person's outlook, and in his words.Bill Cairo has assembled...

Baron of the Bluegrass: More than 200 Quotes from and about Adolph Rupp, Legendary Kentucky Basketball Coach Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)"Baron of the Bluegrass" is a wonderful copilation of quotes by and about fromer Unversity of Kentucky basketball coach Adolph Rupp. This thoughtful collection by Embry -- apparently himself a keen student of the game -- shows his insight and love for his subject.Embry captures the essence of Rupp's...

Biblical Quotations for All Occasions: Over 2,000 Timeless Quotes from the World's Greatest Source Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I got this very nifty reference book for Father's Day so I've taken my sweet time getting around to reviewing it. As someone who does a fair amount of public speaking I can say this is very user-friendly, because it organizes all the great quotations of the Bible according to topic, from 'Abuse' to 'Worry.'...

The Food Contrarian: Quotes For People Recovering From or Dealing with Eating Issues Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I thoroughly enjoyed reading Tuchy Palmieri's book "The Food Contrarian". With all of the eating disorders people have in the world today, this book is extremely helpful. He states many others have said "when reading on a daily basis, they gain insight, confidence, and courage to overcome their specific...

101 Famous Quotes From Alice In Wonderland Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)101 Famous Quotes From Alice In WonderlandClick Here to see more reviews about: 101 Famous Quotes From Alice In WonderlandClick here for more information about 101 Famous Quotes From Alice In Wonderl...

Quotes From the Chair: Wisdom from another point of view Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is an excellent book and I certainly, highly recommend it. It is very interesting and one of those types of books you will not want to put down, once you start reading it. I really enjoyed it. I love to re-read it over and over again, too. I hope Ms. Streat someday will write a "Quotes From The...

Presidential Wit and Wisdom: Maxims Mottoes Sound Bites Speeches Asides Memorable Quotes from America's Presi Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book is one of my favorites to thumb through from time to time. The book is organized with one chapter for each president and begins with one to two pages of biography and historical context, then moves on to some of the most profound and most ridiculous words to fall from the lips of men. I enjoy...