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Although I did not buy this book as a collectors item, it was in like new condition. You could not readily notice any wear on it. Again, I am not a collector and there may be things a collector may observe differently, but as a gift for my wife it was excellent. The book arrived in a very timely manner.
Barron s Guide to

What an awful book. Written in 1951, this book originally sparked great controversy with its mature themes focusing on the teenage angst, loneliness and rebellion of the protagonist Holden Caulfield. I guess its like a really bad version of James Dean’s classic Rebel Without a Cause. Caulfield is the archetype of an underachiever. Today kids are reading about the latest sluggard – Greg Heffley from The Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The characters Greg and Holden have a lot in common.

Catcher in the Rye follows the life of Holden Caulfield for a few days after being expelled from Pencey prep school as he returns home to New York City and contemplates life. Although, Caulfield does little contemplation and spends most of his time whining and complaining about everyone and everything. He sees the negative in everything (except his little sister) and makes one bad and offensive decision after another for almost 300 pages of misery. The only value I can find in reading this book today is to use Holden Caulfield as an example of what NOT to be – lazy, negative, and uninspired. Unfortunately the latest version of Holden Caulfield appears to be as popular with readers today as Catcher in the Rye was fifty years ago. When are we going to wake up and stop celebrating negative characters like Holden and Greg?
Live From Martha s

The first time I used the FURminator, my cat looked as if she was reduced in size by 50%! She had a thick winter coat. I removed a tall kitchen trash bag full of cat hair from her. Not only did she enjoy the brushing, she seemed to enjoy being sleeker. Also, I see much less cat hair around the house and on clothing and furniture. This deshedding tool is the best you can buy. Bar none. I threw out all the other deshedding tools I’ve accumulated over the years. None can compete with the FURminator!
Wagner s Ring A

The steps are very easy to assemble, quite sturdy once assembled, look like real furniture, and our small dog is able to climb on to and off of our bed without a problem.
Mr Herzher s Decorative

I love my Kindle! It is so much more convenient than carrying a book (or multiple books) around. Having 3 young children, I don’t have a lot of uninterrupted time to read, but with the Kindle, I read in the waiting room of the doctor’s office, while I’m waiting for my children to get out of school, in the car, anywhere! I always keep it in my purse, and whenever I have a minute, I get it out and read! For the first time in a long time, I have been finishing books in 2 days!
Terence Conran s Inspiration

We also have all these shows from the first two seasons on our DVR and had emailed the company long ago when we were waiting for the second season. I can’t believe they’re finally releasing this show on DVD but they’re only putting 4 episodes on one DVD. Why not the whole first season? I’d pay more and have all of it because $15 for four short episodes is too much. And I don’t think they’re even the best episodes. The groundhog one was one of the weaker shows, we thought. The only reason to buy this would be to get the Jack and the Beanstalk episode, and I’m not sure that’s worth the price. We’re really disappointed that they’re releasing this great show in bits and pieces.
Jack s Big Music

After reading some reviews I did go to Consumer Reports and it is the highest recommended pedometer. It is easy to use and comfortable. I love the safety clip!
NPR Curious Listener s

Well, one of my friends gave me this book and told me that it was the best book she had read. So I decided to give it a try too. Actually, this book like everything else has pros and cons. The idea about a vampire romance was truly genius and very unique. But I feel that the story wasnt written to its full potential. Also another good thing was that Edward Cullen the main hero was a really storng character. But I think that the book was too long and even though I have read longer books some parts really seemed like repetitions of other parts and useless conversations that were just there to make the book look fat. I think a story as good as this could have been written in a much better way. The parts about shopping and other girly stuff could have been easily cut out or edited. Some scenes were unnecessary but well, this is Stephanie Meyer’s first book and since at least the basic idea was good, I will not be too harsh. Even so, this is definately better than most of its sequels. Just that I felt it could have been put in a better way.
Casio Women s Classic

I’ve just read the first one and am off to devour the second. Despite the fact that he’s 12, Artemis Fowl is funny, smart, and encompasses all the human failings an adult story should. I especially enjoyed Butler, with his obsessive need to protect his charge and his wickedly effective and funny ways of doing it. Juliet, his sister, annoyed me but added to the overall effect of the Fowl household.

Holly Short, the fairy LEP officer kidnapped by Artemis, was far from the all-knowing fairy folk we’re used to, and in fact this story makes consistent fun of many of the old tales. Makes fun of and expands on their stories, actually, producing a new world to enjoy.

The supporting cast is generally well-rounded, if a bit stereotyped and I hope Mr. Colfer will expand on each of them. All in all, very enjoyable and I look forward to the rest of the series.
Cody s New Friends

I have a feeling that this novel is really semi-autobiographical.. I think the author plays the role of Skeeter in the novel. What was written, had to be written.. Hope to see more books by Kathryn Stockett in the future
Casio Men s Wave