| 1. The Annotated Alice: The Definitive Edition | 
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By: Lewis Carroll
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
November 17, 1999
I presume that one selects this edition for its notes, and I must insist that these within these covers lies an excellent presentation. The notes within the margin are thoughtful, humble and interesting, rather than dogmatic or authorial. I really appreciate the considerate voice of these annotations, as well as their formatting alongside the text. The presentation of the text (Wonderland, Looking... more
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| 2. Becoming a Writer |
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By: Dorothea Brande
Publisher: J. P. Tarcher, Inc
1981
I was intrigued to read Dorothea Brande's "Becoming A Writer" because even though I write - and write about writing - non-fiction, I find there is a lot of merit in learning about some techniques and approaches common only to fiction. That's particularly true of non-fiction books where, OK, you are reporting real life rather than making it all up yourself ... but all the same you are telling a story... more
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| 3. The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers | 
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By: John Gardner
Publisher: Vintage
June 04, 1991
As an MFA student, I thought this classic would be useful, but I found it extremely difficult to focus on what Gardner was trying to say because his message is relayed in such a pompous tone that it was nearly impossible for me to see past it. I understand that he's good at what he does, and bravo to him-- but please, it's hard to take someone seriously when they tout their opinions as facts. I'd recommend... more
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| 4. The Lessons of History |
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By: Will Durant, Ariel Durant
Publisher: BBC Audio
May 06, 2004
I found the product to meet my expectations and would recommend it to anyone interested... more
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| 5. The Cider House Rules |
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By: John Irving
Publisher: HarperAudio
November 24, 1999
I just finished in my opinion, John Irving's greatest novel "The Cider House Rules." I must say anybody who loves to read is doing themselves harm by not reading this magnificent epic. It is the first book I have ever read in my life where I became so attached to the characters that I wanted them to be alive in the real world. Homer Wells, Candy Kendell, Wally Worthington, and Dr. Wilbur Larch are... more
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| 6. Grendel |
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By: John Gardner
Publisher: Vintage
May 14, 1989
I just can't seem to finish GRENDEL, which is funny, because the first 100 pages are among my favorites in English literature.
Yes, I am talking about Beowulf from the monster's point of view, written by John Gardner. The self-referential whininess and nihilism are a bit hard to swallow, but the intrigue, meaning, and poetry make the beginning one of the more fascinating essays in literature... more
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| 7. Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur's Soul: Advice and Inspiration on Fulfilling Dreams (Chicken Soup for the Soul) |
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By: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Dahlynn McKowen, Tom Hill, John Gardner, Elizabeth Gardner, Kyle Wilson
Publisher: HCI
September 19, 2006
This book helps you to see some of the challenges people faced and how they overcame thier adversities to achieve their dreams and SO MUCH MORE. Do you have what it takes? How long are you willing to work on achieveing Your dreams? Great book to read... more
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| 8. On Leadership |
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By: John W. Gardner
Publisher: Free Press
March 12, 1993
This book is so full of great straight-shooting advice that you really need to read twice to get the full effect of it. The great news about Gardner's teachings is that nearly anyone can develop their leadership skills. One of his interesting findings is that there is no one set of leadership styles or personality traits that can create great leadership.
In my consulting practice working... more
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| 9. Sir Gawain and The Green Knight (Cliffs Notes) |
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By: John N. Gardner
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
November 03, 1967
No problem with this product, except that I didn't expected to see the ANGLO-SAXON original version of the text... more
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| 10. Helping Sophomores Succeed: Understanding and Improving the Second Year Experience | |
By: Mary Stuart Hunter, Barbara F. Tobolowsky, John N. Gardner, Scott E. Evenbeck, Jerry A. Pattengale, Molly Schaller, Laurie A. Schreiner
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
November 02, 2009
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