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Giants in the Earth (Cliff Note's Edition)
Published in Paperback by Cliffs Notes (1983)
Authors: Ole Rolvagg and Frank B. Huggins
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worth reading again
When I read the title of the book, I was immediately interested in reading the rest of the book. The beginning of the book is sort of boring and has lots of details, but after you get into the story line you begin to feel for the characters, and you realize that they have gone through alot to get here. This book is based on the authors journey to america, and includes many of the hardships that he went through as well. I would recommend this book to any one who wants a feel good book to read on a rainy day, and if you like the first one there are two more books in the trilogy: "Peder Victorious" and "Our Fathers God." Have fun reading these exellent novels!!

Haunting "Giants"
I couldn't stop reading this amazing book once I had started. There is a intricate mixture of folklore, fantasy, and the cutting reality of life in the days of the pioneers. There was something almost haunting about the power that the untamed land held over the characters in the novel. Rolvaag writes his characters with a lucidity and truthfulness that is almost on a mythical level.

Boring at first but then gets excellent!!
Very,very boring in the beggining but then turns out to be pretty good, actually great. I thought it was going to be a horrible book at first because we had to read it for literature class. But read it, it is good!


Barron's Police Officer Exam (Barron's How to Prepare for the Police Officer Exam, 6th Ed)
Published in Paperback by Barrons Educational Series (2001)
Authors: Frank A. Lombardo and Donald J. Schroeder
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One of many good books that can get you into law enforcement
Barron's Police Officer Exam book is another example of the kind of quality Barron's is known for. I also used Barron's "How to Prepare for the GMAT" before I took - and passed - the FBI Phase I exam. Two books by Thomas H. Ackerman are also very helpful if you are seeking federal law enforcement employment, including "FBI Careers" and "Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement." All of these books can give you an edge on other applicants, which is what you need to be competitive and get hired.

Excellent
I scored 98% with just one week of reading this book. Recommended for anyone who is serious about becoming a Police Officer. This is the best study guide for the Police exam.

Solid. pertinent info
Great prep for a police job. Tons of info vital for the test and vital for the job. In fact, working cops should get it to fill in the gaps and to have a solid foundation to build on for a promotional exam.

Loren W. Cristensen, author of Deadly Force Encounters : What C0PS Need to Know to Mentally and Physically Prepare for and Survive a Gunfight


Understanding Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl : A Student Casebook to Issues, Sources, and Historical Documents
Published in Hardcover by Greenwood Publishing Group (1997)
Author: Hedda Rosner Kopf
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Meloncoly touched my soul.
When I read this book all I could feel is tears coming to my eyes as I read the book of a life time.I think the saddest part was the end when they were all talk ing about how much they were going to enjoy life.But while their thoughts were in heaven hell(The Nazies)Were donw stairs.

A true learning experience!
First of all, the author of this book, Hedda Rosner Kopf, is my aunt. And the "Other Holocaust Story" about Anna Gelbman is about my grandmother. Living in a jewish family which has grown with the realism of the holocaust I would have expected myself to know quite a bit about the events of the Holocaust. I am familar with The Diary of Anne Frank; the dairy itself, the play, etc. But, while reading this book I learned a lot about the holocaust that surprised me. Mostly, because I was not aware of it. The book is extremely well written, and a wonderful source of information about Anne Frank's life and the rest of the holocaust. It give facts and opinions, as well as allows you to question your own knowledge and beliefs about the Holocaust. It's a wonderful tool for anyone teaching the Diary of Anne Frank or a student doing a research project on the subject. I feel that it is a terrific book regardless of my relationship to the author. If you have an interest is the Holocaust, Anne Frank, or any other people in her situation like Zlata Filipovik who lived in Sarajevo (Zlata's Diary is an excellent book, too); you should definetly read this book. Thank you for your time.

<P>Will go a long way toward smartening-up the discourse ...

In the 10/7/97 New Yorker, Cynthia Ozick's "Who Owns Anne Frank?" notes that the Anne Frank story has been "bowdlerized, distorted, transmuted, traduced, reduced; ... infantilized, Americanized, homogenized, sentimentalized; falsified, kitchified, and ... arrogantly denied."

This book "Understanding Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl" balances some of the distortions weighing on the Anne Frank industry by presenting sources, settings, and historical documents which should go a long way toward smartening-up the discourse with true facts. It deserves a ten on the Amazon.com scale for content, readability, and responsible creativity.


Organic Chemistry II (Cliffs Quick Review)
Published in Paperback by Cliffs Notes (2000)
Author: Frank Pellegrini
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a must for orgo students!
This book simplifies the many aspects covered in "Fessenden & Fessenden" book, and the rxn's at the end are extremely helpful to study for exams. Unfortunately, this book doesn't really get into nucleic acids, but it does a great job covering all functional groups synthesis & rxns! A key book for reference as well as explanations regarding intermediates for rxns. A+

Great Review
This was a great help to me as I prepared for my finals. The last few pages are especially helpful in summerizing the numerous reactions in organic chemistry. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a concise review before a test.


Anne Frank's the Diary of a Young Girl (Cliffs Notes)
Published in Paperback by Hungry Minds, Inc (1989)
Author: Anne Frank
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Breath-taking, humorous, frightening, edge-of-your-seat book
Wonderful true story of a young firl in World War II. A book I couldn't put down. Unforgettable journey of Anne Frank and the rest


Barron's Mathematics Study Dictionary
Published in Paperback by Barrons Educational Series (1998)
Authors: Frank Tapson and Robert A. Atkins
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An indispensible reference
My 12 year old (who hates math) picked up this book and said "awesome!" My 17 year old, who is taking pre-calculus, was fascinated - exclaiming, "I never knew that about circles!"

This study dictionary defines and explains mathematical terms and functions in a comprehensive, dictionary-style format. The information is geared for students from pre-algebra through college.

This is simply a reference that every student should have. The definitions and illustrated examples are grouped by concept. When you look up a term, you will find it on a page with all the other terms related to the same mathematical function. For example, the word "denominator" will be found under "fractions". In fact, just reading the definitions on any given page is a good introduction to the subject.

A comprehensive 'wordfinder' index at the begining of the book directs you to the right page. This book would be a bargain at twice the price. (It probably will make more sense to your kids than the explanations in their textbooks).


CliffsNotes Giants in the Earth
Published in Digital by Hungry Minds ()
Authors: Frank B. Huggins and OLE Rolvaag
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great and suspensful book
hi i am 13 years old and i live in california and just finished reading this wonderful and suspensful book. i love the dog and there is a man that seems suspisous when he is trying to take a cat into the car. at the beginning though the girl really wants a dog when she finds one and tries to explain and prove that she is capable of taking care of the dog. if you are a dog lover you're sure to love this book and even if you're not like me you'll sure to become one. the girl is a great independent person who saves a dog and seeks a suspicous man of what he is doing with animals i wont tell you the best part because i want you to read it too and enjoy it as much as i did!


Creators on Creating: Awakening and Cultivating the Imaginative Mind (New Consciousness Reader)
Published in Paperback by J. P. Tarcher (1997)
Authors: Frank X. Barron, Alfonso Montuori, and Anthea Barron
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Psychology of Creativity
This was by far one of the greatest books that I have ever read on psychology. It was funny, touching, sweet, but most of all thought provoking. As an aspiring artist, it helped me to comprehend myself a little better. The book is a compilation of essays, interviews, and writings by different creative individuals. From the flamboyant Maya Angenlou to the brilliant Federico Fellini. Probably the most moving and amusing segment of the book was the segment written by Frank Zappa, who explains creativity in a way that no other could. Sure genius.


The Diary of Anne Frank (Cliffs Notes)
Published in Paperback by Cliffs Notes (1985)
Author: Dorthea Shefer-Vanson
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Most influential book in my life
This is the most influential book in my life. I am deeply touched by the talent of Anne. You couldn't guess that this diary was writen by a 13 years old girl. The life in the annex was well illustrated. Anne's mind is opened before us by this great diary. However, you couldn't say that this was not writen by a 13 years old girl. The thoughts are what a teenage girls should have. But, very little teenage or even adult can describ his/her feeling and thoughts in such detail. I feel deeply sorry for Anne's suffering. I felt so frighten when I was reading near the end of the diary. I don't want the diary stop there. Why was the annex was discovered??


Barron's Regents Exams and Answers : Biology 2000-2001
Published in Paperback by Barrons Educational Series (1999)
Authors: Gabrielle I. Edwards, Marion Cimmino, and Frank J. Foder
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Excellent practice for NYS Regents
This book is a valuable resource for help in studying for the NYS Bio regents. It gives very good explanations of answers and allows you to analyze your weak spots. The only reason I give it 4 stars is that the actual review material is skimpy and not well defined, but they do have a separate "Let's Review" book that better aids with that.

Time to hit the books!
Many Regents I have thought that there might be no help for me and then someone told me that about these books. They really have saved my life, because they give so many past regents questions that you can get really familiar with what is going to be on the test. It is really a must for anyone who will be talking the regents and it is all you need to study from.

A Great Book for NYS High School Students
If your worried about the biology regents, or even if your not this book is a great and comprehensive reveiw of biology for the Regents exams. It included many practice tests that allow you to check your answers. It also includes many practice questions to help students fully prepare for the regents exam.


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