The World's Greatest Sex and Scandals
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    The World's Greatest Sex and Scandals
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    The Wonder of Sex (Nick Hern Books)
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      The Wonder of Sex (Nick Hern Books)
      Patrick Barlow , John Ramm , and Martin Duncan
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      ASIN: 1854596535

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      Desmond Dingle and the entire company of the National Theatre of Brent (Raymond Box) take the world on a probing, no-holds-barred investigation into the fascinating world of sex! Including many famed sexual encounters re-enacted live on stage, such as Lady Chatterley's Lover, Casanova, Salome and the Dance of the Seven Veils, and The Orgies of Rasputin. Not to mention a whole host of helpful marital tips and answers to all your sexual problems.

      Mirror of Awakening: The Rufi Book: A Spiritual Visionary's Adventures with Sex, God and Unspeakable Wonders
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        Mirror of Awakening: The Rufi Book: A Spiritual Visionary's Adventures with Sex, God and Unspeakable Wonders
        P. Davis
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        The Book of Sexual Records
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        Geoff Simons
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        4 out of 5 stars LONG TIME NO SEE.......2001-12-06

        IT TOOK A VERY LONG TIME TO RECIEVE THIS BOOK ONCE ORDERED....A LITTLE TOO LONG

        5 out of 5 stars sexual records.......2000-02-17

        this book was absolutley terrific if ever there was such an informative book this would be definitely it. A must for all readers wanting to no facts which you wont find in the guiness book of records. There is extremely unbelievable facts in there that you never knew existed. So instead of reading this why dont u get on this site and buy the book for yourselves to enjoy and treasure for many fun-filled years
        Human Brain - Apparent Boon of the Omnipotent
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          The present book is complied from the first chapter of volume eighteen of Pt.Shriram Sharma Acharya Vangmaya series. It introduces neuro scientific, psychological and spiritual aspects of human brain and mind. Bioelectrical activities of the neuro-synaptic connections between million billions of neurons, information processing through the nervous system and the neuronal network and the mechanism of storage and retrieval of memory are discussed here along with the anatomy of the human brain and psychological depths of human mind. Major sections of this book deal with detailed analysis of the endocrine system and interrelationship of hormonal secretions and physiological, biochemical, mental and emotional variations. The book also offers scientifically argued, lucid answers to some of our natural inquisitiveness concerning What are the functional centers in the brain, which might be responsible for exceptional memory ?. Hope it would inspire us to move deeper in the depths of the esoteric treasure bestowed by the Supreme Consciousness on our brain.
          The Old Farmer's Almanac Book of Love (Old Farmer's Almanac Book Of...)
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            The Old Farmer's Almanac Book of Love (Old Farmer's Almanac Book Of...)
            Christine Schultz
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            Seventeen: Total Astrology: What the Stars Say about Life and Love (Seventeen)
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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            Seventeen: Total Astrology: What the Stars Say about Life and Love (Seventeen)
            Georgia Routsis Savas
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            Is your crush really your perfect match? Will you and your best friend be pals forever? What secrets will your faraway future hold?

            Seventeen Total Astrology checks out the cosmic vibe for your very own horoscope. Inside you'll find:

            What your sun sign reveals about the real you.

            Gal-pals and boyfriends--who you click with, and who you should avoid!

            A stylist-by-the-stars guide to your hottest look, clothes, and colors.

            Plus quizzes, cool cosmic charts, awesome astrology facts, and more!

            Use the power of the zodiac to uncover who you really are... and discover all that you can be! So what are you waiting for? Sign on! 2001 ALA Quick Pick

            Customer Reviews:

            4 out of 5 stars Teen Astrology.......2007-04-08

            An entertaining and cute astrology book for teens. Easy to understand and has fun facts about each of the signs. It also has some info about each rising sign, which if you don't know it, you can't figure it out from the book (it comes out wrong), but it is easy to find out on the internet. It even has a little about Chinese astrology and numerology. A great starter for teens and pre-teens who are interested in astrology.

            5 out of 5 stars Awesome Book!.......2001-10-29

            My friend bought this book and I love it! She and I spend HOURS looking at it and stand amazed that our signs, in some ways, match us perfectly! We have a great time!

            5 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK ROCKS, BIG-TIME!.......2001-06-02

            If you're into the stars, you've gotta read this book! I don't know if the author's a witch or something, but she really knows what I'm like, inside and out! I lent this book to my g-friend who knew absolutely zero about astrology and now she doesn't want to give it back to me! Help!!! Lots of books are kind of a drag...like a school assignment. But this one's fun to read. And the writer said that Libra and Leo are a match made in heaven. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!

            5 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK ROCKS, BIG-TIME!.......2001-06-02

            If you're into the stars, you've gotta read this book! I don't know if the author's a witch or something, but she really knows what I'm like, inside and out! I lent this book to my g-friend who knew absolutely zero about astrology and now she doesn't want to give it back to me! Help!!! Lots of books are kind of a drag...like a school assignment. But this one's fun to read. And the writer said that Libra and Leo are a match made in heaven. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!

            5 out of 5 stars This Book Is Awesome!.......2000-11-18

            I got this book for my birthday and think it is totally great! I'm learning about astrology & it's cool! My friends and me read it at lunch & use it to figure out which boys we're good with. I really recommend this book and think it's great.
            A two-in-one wonder book
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              A two-in-one wonder book
              Patty Simon , and Bobby Simon
              Manufacturer: Wonder Books
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              Wonder Book of Sex
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                Wonder Book of Sex
                Glen Baxter
                Manufacturer: Random House Value Publishing
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                Release Date: 1998-02-10
                Dr. Franklin's illustrated book of life: And medical counselor on the origin, laws, mysteries and wonders of man, structure, use, abuse, redemption and ... on holy writ, the voice and word of God
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                  Dr. Franklin's illustrated book of life: And medical counselor on the origin, laws, mysteries and wonders of man, structure, use, abuse, redemption and ... on holy writ, the voice and word of God
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                  Oil Painting Pure and Simple
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                  • Oil painting Pure and Simple, R. Ranson, T. Chamberlain
                  Oil Painting Pure and Simple
                  Ron Ranson , and Trevor Chamberlain
                  Manufacturer: Blandford Press
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                  Binding: Hardcover

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                  ASIN: 0713717440

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                  2 out of 5 stars This is not a good book.......2006-06-23

                  I bought this based on it's scarcity and price. Completely unaware of who Ron Ranson was, how he painted, or what the book contained I assumed there must be something worthy of reading. There's really nothing impressive in this book.

                  First off the book is simplistic. It's mostly pictures and paintings, many too rich in red and purple atmospheric effects, a lot of dull cityscapes, and most too small to study. Of course, since many are cutouts of paintings, there's not that much to gain from them either.

                  The text: he discusses issues of colors, effects, things to do and not do and so on, but it's nothing you can't get from any of the recent popular books. If you've got more than a couple books on painting, you've likely read everything he says. If you're looking for your first book, run from this one because of the price. You can learn more for less.

                  This book might have value to a Ranson fan or collector, although the paintings in it make me question why he'd have any, but it's not a good value for someone looking to learn.

                  5 out of 5 stars Oil painting Pure and Simple, R. Ranson, T. Chamberlain.......2004-05-11

                  This book gives very good indications for composition of a picture. Trevor Chamberlain is not only one of the best modern impressionit painters, like Rembrandt, his paint is poetic.

                  Der Doppelte Michel: Karikaturisten sehen ein Jahr "deutsche Revolution"
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                                      Bob Hope: My Life In Jokes
                                      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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                                      Bob Hope: My Life In Jokes
                                      Bob Hope with Linda Hope
                                      Manufacturer: Thorndike Press
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                                      A New York Times Bestseller

                                      Bob Hope celebrated his 100th birthday this year, and to mark the occasion he collaborated with daughter Linda on this extraordinary collection of his best jokes and anecdotes. The result is a compelling and hilarious portrait of the twentieth century's greatest entertainer and a true national treasure.

                                      Includes photos

                                      Customer Reviews:

                                      5 out of 5 stars "Thanks for the Memories...".......2007-09-26


                                      There are many books about Bob Hope and what seems to be an endless amount of movie,newsreels and recordings that we have enjoyed for a long,long time. Thanks to all this material, and so many memories of his entertaining life,we can continue to enjoy it over and over again.
                                      Bob was born in England on May 29,1903 and was given the name of Leslie.When he told students and friends his name was Les Hope;they teased him by calling him "Hopeless".He saw the humor in this,but started to call himself "Bob";but maybe that was what ignited something that resulted in a lifetime of humor. At the age of 4 the family left for America. Bob developed an amazing career around humor and by the time he died on July 27,2003 ,at 100,he could arguably qualify as the greatest man of comedy during his lifetime;and maybe ever.Just the fact that he was seen and known by so many and carried on for so long;would qualify him for that honor.
                                      This little book is quite different in that it breaks Bob's life down into its 10 decades and presents his life and humor during those decades. By presenting his life and humor in this fashion;we are able to see how much it followed the history and events of the time. Even though his humor went on for such a long period;it was always current and appropriate for the time.
                                      His style of getting humor across was to be short and blunt. His jokes seldom lasted more than a couple of lines. Another aspect of Hope's comedy was that his humor I can't ever remember any joke of his that could offend anyone,he just didn't deal with that sortof thing.He was so good,he did not have to resort to vulgar language or thoughts to entertain the masses.
                                      Bob Hope defined what we have come to know as "A Class Act" ;and his daughter has given us a great testimonial to it. Thanks Linda ,what wonderful people you were blessed to have had for parents.

                                      5 out of 5 stars enjoyable.......2005-10-04


                                      Trevor Gibson

                                      Bob Hope was one of the most widely known people of the twentieth century. He was recognized for his skills in acting and comedy, and he was also well known for his entertainment of the troops overseas in a time of war. This book was written by Bob Hope and his daughter Linda Hope. It was an unusual way of telling someone's life. The story of Bob Hope's life in this book was told through a combination of jokes and paragraphs. In the next few paragraphs, you won't find very many things about Bob Hope's public life. What you will find is topics on Bob Hope's personal life, outside of acting and entertaining.
                                      Bob Hope was born in England in 1903. He grew to the age of 8 in England, and then moved to America. He was the youngest of eight children and this might have helped him develop a good sense of humor. In his early teen years, he found himself with a friend in show business. This is predominantly how he started acting and performing comedy. For the rest of his teen years, Hope struggled to pitch in to the family's money by acting in a part of a show every night for a few months at a time. The shows would travel around the country from time to time, but Bob was getting a little tired of traveling. To solve this annoyance, Bob Hope applied for a job on a movie set in Hollywood, California. He got the job and started in the movie acting business.
                                      By his mid-thirties, he had been making movies for about a decade, and decided to try acting a little on his own. He started to add, little by little, jokes here and there to spruce up his movies. He never actually produced any movies, but he was the main actor in most of his movies. Of all the movies Hope was in, sixty of them were top movies of the year. He starred in over forty of those sixty movies. He is most famous for his acting and comedy work in the "Road" series of movies, which were very popular in the 1950's.
                                      During the 1930's and early 1940's Bob Hope performed his comedy and acting in Hollywood. In the late 1940's, though, he started to leave Hollywood occasionally to go and entertain military troops overseas. He put his life in danger to go and help the minds of soldiers who were in a warzone for years at a time. His benefit performances helped the soldiers forget about the war for an evening or so. It also helped remind the soldiers of home. One of his quotes from a presentation in Vietnam said, "Look at me, fellas, these are the kind of clothes you'll be wearing when you get home!" After that day in Vietnam, 50 guys from that presentation group re-enlisted.
                                      As Bob Hope grew older, he took up the game of golf, and came to enjoy it. He also acted less frequently. Instead of acting, he used up his valuable time to further entertain the troops fighting in various countries for America. I think he did this because he was a strong supporter of American spirit, and wanted to do anything to help or better serve the people that give him freedom. America is his adopted country. Bob Hope continued this tradition as he grew into his fifties and sixties, and finally set its place in him in his seventies and on. He performed for the troops in every warzone until the late 1990's. Even so, Bob Hope will always be what he was; a famous actor who based his lines and roles on comedy. He died recently at the age of one hundred and one, but his legacy will go on forever.

                                      5 out of 5 stars Thanks for the memories .......2005-07-05

                                      Bob Hope was never a great favorite of mine. And this though like every American movie- going and later television- watching child of my time I spent a lot of time watching him fool around with Bing and Dotty Lamour. Bob was a bit of a wise- guy and a bit cold somehow. He lacked the warmth of favorites like Uncle Miltie and Jack Benny and Amos and Andy.
                                      But as the years went by I began to appreciate him a bit more. And this especially when he became much older and became almost the sole survivor of a whole generation of American comedians.
                                      This joke- book compiled by his daughter gives jokes, decade by decade, ten chapters for ten decades of his one- hundred year old life.
                                      While there is not much laughing out-loud material there are quite a few smiles to be gotten out of this collection.
                                      There is also the story of a self- made hardworking kid who really made it big in America and appreciated it very much. And did work hard to give it back.
                                      Thanks for the memories, Mr. Hope.

                                      3 out of 5 stars A Life In Jokes Is Not Funny.......2005-03-10

                                      The initial idea of Mr. Hope putting his life into jokes sounds good. He was a comedian. He was good at what he did. What better way could he relay his life story? The problem is that all together, these jokes lose their humor.

                                      The book might be useful for quotes, but overall as an autobiography it is seriously lacking.

                                      5 out of 5 stars The forest gump of bob hope.......2005-02-24

                                      Having met Bob Hope, I was really pleased how this one turned out. It was the biography of Bob through his jokes. It was really funny and well done. The cool thing about it was going through each stage and found the 10 year jokes were just great. If you ever watched Forest Gump then this is what it was like for me. There were things happening during each stage that Bob joked about that told the story of the time but also about how people lived during those times. Great book.
                                      Bob Hope : my life in jokes
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                                        Bob Hope : my life in jokes
                                        Bob Hope; Linda Hope
                                        Manufacturer: Hyperion
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Hardcover
                                        ASIN: B000USYMYW

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