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The Careful Use Of ComplimentsDiscover 'The Careful Use Of Compliments,' a captivating book by renowned author Alexander McCall Smith, published by Little Brown in 2013. This B format paperback edition, featuring 256 pages, explores the nuanced art of communication and the power of thoughtful praise. McCall Smith, a distinguished Professor of Medical Law turned full time writer, beautifully intertwines humor and insight in this literary gem. Celebrate the essence of positive
Discover 'The Careful Use Of Compliments,' a captivating book by renowned author Alexander McCall Smith, published by Little Brown in 2013. This B-format paperback edition, featuring 256 pages, explores the nuanced art of communication and the power of thoughtful praise. McCall Smith, a distinguished Professor of Medical Law turned full-time writer, beautifully intertwines humor and insight in this literary gem. Celebrate the essence of positive affirmations and learn how compliments can create connections, enrich relationships, and enhance social interactions in our everyday lives. Perfect for anyone seeking to improve their personal and professional relationships, this book serves as a guide to the transformative power of words. With over sixty published works and translations into forty-two languages, McCall Smith's expertise and storytelling prowess shine brightly in this engaging read. Embrace the impactful lessons within the pages of 'The Careful Use Of Compliments,' and embark on a journey toward more meaningful communication. Order now to ensure you receive a copy today! Remember, shipping is free, and while delivery may take up to 6 weeks, the wait for this insightful read is well worth it. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Don't miss the chance to dive into this delightful book that promises to elevate your understanding of compliments and their role in everyday life.Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9780349139432
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Little Brown
Pages: 256
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Following a distinguished career as a Professor of Medical Law, Alexander McCall Smith has turned to writing full-time. He is the author of over sixty books on a wide array of subjects, and his books have been translated intoforty-two languages. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife.
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How to capture the import of an entire war by writing on its end
Format: Kindle
The authors seamlessly cover ed the macro and micro accounts of events and participants to capture the stunning and all important end of WWII. I was engaged and stimulated throughout my read of this book and highly recommend it for enthusiasts who are conversant with the war and want a better understanding of its close.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2025
★★★★★ 4
World War II - The Final Months
Format: Hardcover
The book takes you through the final months of World War II, focusing on eight key moments when the fighting finally came to an end. It’s not just a dry rundown of facts or battle maps — the authors do a great job of bringing the people involved to life, from famous leaders to everyday soldiers and civilians caught in the chaos.
What I really liked was how the story moves around the globe, covering Europe, the Pacific, and beyond. It keeps the narrative fresh and exciting, giving a real sense of how the war unfolded on many fronts at once. Sometimes I had to pay close attention to keep up with all the locations and characters, but that only added to the feeling of being caught up in a fast-moving, gripping story rather than a history lesson.
What stood out most was how it made me feel the human side of history—the fear, the relief, and the confusion as the war finally ended. It’s full of details, but it never felt boring or too technical.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2025
★★★★★ 5
The Fix
Format: Hardcover
An insightful and interesting book on how our country's first legislators try to make sense of the new and fairly short U.S. Constitution, which, being drafted by humans, was bound to be imperfect. A lack of clarity on some point might be due to the changeable nature of words themselves or to confusion or obscurity of thought by the authors. And, who were the authors? The men in the room who came up with the product or the various state conventions that approved the final product?
Professor Gienapp writes well and with a fine grasp of his subject. He uses concrete examples to illustrate his main points. For example, Congressional debates over the constitutionality of a proposed federal bank, the ratification of Jay's Treaty, and even whether the Bill of Rights was to be incorporated into or simply added to the original document.
Most people think of U.S. constitutional history in terms of its drafting and ratification and/or its later judicial interpretation by the Supreme Court. Here, Professor Gienapp focuses on the initial work of interpretation by the first few sessions of Congress.
This book is essential reading for those interested in the U.S. Constitution and the internal architecture of our government. I think those who spend countless hours viewing frenetic talking heads say this or that about the constitutionality of some issue or another (or the nomination of a justice to the High Court) should throw their television set out the window and, instead, settle into a corner chair and calmly read this and other such thoughtful books.
This one should win prizes.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2018
★★★★★ 5
Excellent Book
Format: Hardcover
Stanford University History Professor Gienapp has done an outstanding job of researching and writing this historical analysis of the interpretation of the American Constitution by America's first Congress. Professor Gienapp analyzes data primarily from Congress's problems interpreting the removable of executive officers, chartering a national bank and approval of the 1794 Treaty with Great Britain negotiated by Chief Justice John Jay, the "Jay Treaty." Gienapp shows in clear writing how Congress used records of the debates at the Constitutional Convention and State Ratification Conventions to resolve these constitutional issues. I highly recommend this book to anyone concerned with the interpretation of the American Constitution.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2020
★★★★★ 5
An analysis of how we came to think about the Constitution the way we do
Format: Kindle
It provides a detailed analysis of the arguments used to talk about the Constitution in the ten years after it was ratified. These arguments shifted from treating it as a preliminary draft to be perfected through filling in the details of the operation of the government through experience, to a sacred document that had to be interpreted to determine its "true" meaning.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2018