Running Books

This series is easy to read and laid out conveniently. The puzzles are challenging without being insane. These are my mom's current favorites, and I would recommend them to fans of the crossword puzzles appearing in the NY Times or LA Times.

Arguably the second best in the series. The story is compelling and moves briskly, but doesn't meander nearly as much as some of the other books. the whole premise works a lot better than the third book as well. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I bought this book some years ago in the UK. It is an admirable introduction to south and central American cooking, and is an encouragement to explore further. Her range is wide, but not recherche: the reader will look in vain for a recipe for Bolivia's charque kan. The pictures alone are an encouragement, not only to cook south American, but to go there and see for yourself.

Leonardo da Vinci was truly a great artist, even though he didn't leave behind that many works of art. This little book, however, points out all the areas of observation that an artist needs to be aware of. These points are not taught in art classes. Most artists come by these pointers and tips after many long years of trial and error. Artists are visual problem solvers. And excellent observation skills are critical to being a successful artist. I have read and reread parts of the book when I make my studies, and it has been tremendously helpful.

I love this journal. It is a shame that it is out of print. Each week has a few pages to write with a few quotes about a topic. But you are not directed, you don't answer questions, and you don't fill in blanks.
What is so lovely is that the book moves you to write. It helps you find the comfort to be bold and write your thoughts.

Lovely book - I'd buy it used and enjoy it if you love to write.

If you like the idea of an independent record label and don't know where to start with you'll find some interesting ideas in this book, all explained and detailed with a vivid and interactive structure. The full structured guide features a multitude of ideas and the methodology of running a record label with testimonies from people that have been doing this for years and full analysis on the development of their company. I recommend this guide for all who want to know the secrets record label management and want to start a successful company quickly

If you love lighthouses, you'll find your favorites -- and lots of fascinating inside info on them -- in this elegantly written, beautifully illustrated coloring book. You and your kids will enjoy learning lighthouse lore from ancient days to modern times. Very highly recommended!!

Good look at one man's life in LA in the 70's. Easy reading, well paced and some unusual characters. What more do you want?

This tiny book, which measures little more than three inches square, is proof that good things come in small packages. THE LITERARY CAT collects quotes--deep, light, comic, wry, or just simply remarkable for observation--from both the widely celebrated to the somewhat obscure, all of them concerned with cats.

The sources include Mark Twain, Colette, Leonardo DaVinci, P.G. Wodehouse, Abraham Lincoln, Lewis Carroll, Thoreau, Sir Walter Scott, Swinburne, Christopher Smart among others, and their comments are occasionally interpsersed with line drawings of considerable charm. While it will take you only a few minutes to read through the book, it is the sort of tiny book that (like a cat) tends to linger on the desk, the table, the fireplace mantle to surprise you all over again whenever you discover it anew.

The book itself is extremely well constructed with a paper cover, durable hard binding, and meticulously stitched pages. Even if you're not a cat-fancier yourself, it would make a perfect "for no reason" gift to the feline fanatic in your life--especially if he or she is of a literary bent.

GFT, Amazon Reviewer

I have literally read hundreds of books on success, and, throughout my life I have achieved some successes along the way by implementing the theories and strategies from these books.

Looking back on my own successes, and reflecting on the one point that the author, Phillip Crone, consistently refers to in his book, "The Secret of Success, A Little Bit Over a Long Period of Time", was certainly a main contributor to the successes I have realized.

The decision to review this book was my interest in the author's ability to retire at age 37. How can anyone afford to retire at the age of 37? What was he doing that I was not?

After reading the book, I could see how the author was able to achieve success. I wish that I had read this book 20 years ago; perhaps I would now be retired if I had implemented his thinking. You can be sure that now after reading the book I am applying the author's thinking to my own life.

While the author points out and gives you real life examples of how he achieved success, there is one predominant thought throughout the book that can assist you in achieving success. Read the book, you will find the secret as the author repeats and reinforces this point many times. Reflect on this point and you will see it truly is a secret of success!

Quotes from the book:
"It's easy to make it through the good times; it's how we handle the bad times that can separates us from the crowd and move us closer to our goals."

"Find deadlines in your life that you can use as motivation and always find a way to beat the deadline."

"The people who are going to get ahead in this world are the ones who work to control their attitudes and turn most any situation into something positive, or at least not turn it onto something negative."

"Gravitate towards your goals and avoid negative people and situations."

"If everything came easy in life then we would all have everything and nothing would mean anything."

"When you are feeling depressed or down, focus on many if the little things that we all take for granted. The ability to walk, to see, to hear, and even to talk are all things we take for granted."

"I rationalized that everything happens for a reason and if we learn from our past mistakes then something good could come out of it."

"Accept the fact that we can control certain things in our lives and that there are many things in life we can't control. Acceptance is just living with the reality and making the best of the situation."

And, my favorite quote from Phillip Crone's book:
"....let me share one of the greatest secrets that I've learned in life, ........"

Read the book to find, for the end of the quote; you'll be pleasantly surprised.

I would highly recommend this book!