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Solomon & Sheba
I picked this book up by (lucky)chance. It's a beautiful, clear retelling of the bible story focusing on Sheba's point of view. It sent me back to reread the story in the bible and is none the worse for the comparison (I am reminded of my reaction to Joseph Heller's book God Knows. This book is more poetic.
Algebraic curves
My advisor in graduate school told me to read this book. My office mate followed his advice. From then on, whenever I asked a question of my office mate, he stared into space searching for an answer, and then he replied, "Read Walker." In my opinion, it is the single most important book you can read if you want to become an algebraic geometer, or if you want to understand what an algebraic geometer is talking about. I am astonished to see that it is out of print. If the book has any flaws, I haven't been able to find them. Thank God for Robert J. Walker.
GOLFER'S LITTLE BOOK OF WISDOM
As first, I thought "How much wisdom can there be about golf?" Well, this Mr. Doolin showed me the breadth of his knowledge in this slim gem of a book. I carry it with me to the golf course to pick me up in the rough moments. It is quite an inspiration. I even bought copies for all of my golf friends, who also like to read it during a golf game. Page 32 contains some particularly pithy statements by the man who put the "DO" in Doolin. Quite enjoyable!
GOLFER'S LITTLE BOOK OF WISDOM
My husband liked this adorable little book when I gave it to him last Christmas. He particularly liked the insightful wit of the author. Personally, I don't play golf, so the insights are somewhat lost on me. However, the author seems like an average-Joe type of guy and it's an easy read for even someone like me who isn't a big fan of the game.
GOLFER'S LITTLE BOOK OF WISDOM
I don't know how many times that I've found myself on a golf course reaching for my tear-stained, tattered copy ... looking for that gem of knowledge that will help me through the "rough" times. Every golf should own a copy of this masterpiece. In fact, I've bought copies for all of my friends and family who golf. What a treasure of knowledge that this man has ... clearly, he put the "Do" in "Doolin".
The Liza Minnelli Scrapbook
I've been waiting for a book like this for ages. No star on earth deserves this type of glowing tribute to a legendary career more than Liza May Minnelli.Kudos to Scott Schechter for writing and compiling a lasting legacy of one of the most electric, most versatile, and most loving superstars who has ever graced a concert stage, Broadway boards, movie screen, recording studio, television sound stage or benefit ballroom.If you buy this book you'll see photographs of Liza that you've never seen before, and I thought I'd seen them all, honestly. You'll finally have a complete list of Liza's films, television appearances, albums/CDs, and most remarkably -- a comprehensive (and impressive) list of Liza's concerts. And the astute author has provided complete overviews of each stage of Liza's career ... from the start w/mama at MGM to her current stint on "Arrested Development." It's all here!What star has played Carnegie Hall, the Olympia Theatre in Paris, the Palladium and Royal Albert Hall in London, several Broadway theaters (including the Palace), Radio City Music Hall and every other major venue across our great country and most of the world? Liza ... that's who!No personal gossip, here, thank goodness. This is a rare look into the remarkable career of an incandescent star, and this long-time fan is joyous that this work of love has been produced for Liza's adoring public.Thank you, Mr. Schechter and everyone associated with this much-needed salute to the World's Greatest Entertainer!