Books Reviews
Multimedia and Web design by Vikas Gupta
Multimedia and Web design by Vikas Gupta is a wonderful book for all the web creators. The authour have enough experience in the animation field to write about Multimedia. It’s definitely fantastic to see if your website contains Graphics and animation to attract the users. So …
Nodame Cantabile volume 16
This volume of Nodame Cantabile begins with the auditions for Chiaki’s orchestra. Kuroki and Paul, from the “yakitori trio”, audition too, and finally they get to join the orchestra.
In this volume not only the funny reactions of the old members of the orchestra, but also remembering some ridiculous points …
Harry Potter Series
Harry Potter series is written by J.K.Rowling. This series consists of seven books. Each book is more magical than previous one. I started to read this book when i was in my higher secondary. My friend used to tease me that this is a children fantasy. But nevertheless I …
Williams-Sonoma Complete Seasonal Cookbook
This book is full of luscious recipes. Unfortunately, many of the recipes call for ingredients I don’t normally keep around the house, such as fresh rosemary or wild mushrooms, but for special occasions these recipes would be easy to make and delicious.
All of the recipes are carefully explained - …
Kill The Messenger by Tami Hoag
I just finished reading “Kill The Messenger” which is a novel of suspense written by Tami Hoag.
In “Kill the Messenger” a young man, Jace Damon who is a bike messenger finds himself in trouble when he is suspected of murdering a sleazy attorney, he is afraid …
City of Souls book
City of Souls is book four in the Signs of the Zodiac series by author Vicki Pettersson. In this book, the main character Joanna Archer, who is the Archer (Sagittarius) in her Zodiac of Light troop, which is basically comprised of several super hero types of people who all …
Wind Spirit by Aimee & David Thurlo
In this provocative books in the Ella Clah series, former FBI agent and single Navaho mother, experiences a NDE, or near death experience. When her nephew falls into an abandoned mineshaft, Ella rescues him. While doing so, she is buried under the collapsing mine walls and is declared dead. …
Tales From The Secret Annex
Anne Frank is probably one of the most famous people of World War II. The diary she wrote while in hiding has been translated into many languages and been made into more than one movie. But, Anne did more writing. She wrote stories, essays, and even …
Children with Autism: A Parent’s Guide
When my son was diagnosed with autism, the doctor gave me “Children with Autism: A Parent’s Guide” to help me get a better understanding of what my family would be facing. Right from the beginning, as I was reading the forewords and introductions - written by autistic parents …
Cream caramel manga
Cream caramel is a manga that contains 3 different love stories. The first one gives the name to this manga. Is about a high school girl who decides to live by herself even if her parents are moving to stay with the boy she likes. However in the apartment …
When the Wind Blows by James Patterson
This is one of the best books I ever read by the bestselling author James Patterson. It is the story of Max, a genetically modified girl who escapes from a clandestine laboratory in the wilderness of Colorado. She is then discovered and cared by Frannie O’Neill, the local vet …
Cheeseburger Subversive by Richard Scarsbrook
Cheeseburger Subversive is a quirky and original novel by Richard Scarsbrook. The whole story is told in first person through the eyes of Dak Sifter. Dak works so well as a character because he is so relatable to me. I think he would be highly relatable to any male …
Robin: Year One Book 4 of 4
Robin: Year One Book 4 of 4 concludes the Robin: Year One miniseries written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty. Dick Grayson has infiltrated a group called the “Vengeance Academy”, lead by a man named Shrike. It’s a school for young assassins and their target is Two-Face. …
The Client by John Grisham
“The Client” is one of the best novels by John Grisham. It is a setup on a fast track and the story makes you eager to read every detail, waiting for the unpredicted. It is full of suspense and makes you smile, as an eleven year old boy Mark, …
DVC Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code is a good read to be safely enjoyed as a sort of intellectual roller coaster pretty well programmed.
One of those historical who-dun-its or hybrid literatures looming out of misty and unlikely clues, this story, as superbly demonstrated by ‘Jurassic Park’, has successfully drawn a flimsy …
Heavier Than Heaven by Charles Cross book
“Heavier Than Heaven” by Charles Cross is an essential book to add to any Nirvana fan collection. This is an extremely well written biography of the life, career, and final demise of Nirvana front man, Kurt Cobain.
The thing that struck me the most about this book was the …
Schott’s Original Miscellany by Ben Schott book
“Schott’s Original Miscellany” is a darling little book that defies classification. It’s a reference book for all the data you didn’t know you needed to know, a pocket book for inspiration, a fascinating book to just browse. It’s tiny size makes it just right to carry in your pocket, …
The Great Airport Mystery
In this book, the ninth book in the Hardy Boys series for preteen boys by Franklin W. Dixon, Frank and Joe Hardy are yet again involved in a mystery. They have been hired to find out what is happening to plane shipments - shipments are appearing at their destinations …
Anonymous Rex by Eric Garcia
Anonymous Rex by Eric Garcia is without doubt one of the most original books I read in a long time. I admit I had my doubts when I first picked it up as it sounded a bit odd, but to my delight it was very interesting indeed. This book …
True Believers by Jane Haddam
Jane Haddam is an excellent mystery writer, and this is one of her best books. What I like best about Haddam’s books are her unpleasant characters, and there are a number of these in this book.
The plot concerns a series of murders taking place among the religious community in …
Harry Potter Book 7
Harry Potter has become like a magical as well as cultural phenomenon around the word with book fans. JK Rowling started these series and finished them long time ago, about like 17 years ago. At that time, she was poor and couldn’t even pay for canned foods but she …
Elizabeth Berg’s Open House. A Book
Several month’s ago I had the opportunity to read The Year of Pleasures by Elizabeth Berg. I enjoyed the book immensly and so when I saw her novel Open House at the library I knew that I just had to read it.
To be tyotally honest Open House was …
Karnak Café novel
Written a novel based on historical data, is not exactly a duplicate of history. However, when the literary history as the material is then processed with aesthetic achievement and a brilliant way of storytelling, the novel’s plot will build a new meaning. The way and style as it is …
The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers novel
The Member of the Wedding is Carson McCullers’ third novel. Before I start reviewing it, I have to say that The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, her first novel, is one of my favourite literary works of all time. To me, that book is the definite treatise on loneliness. …
Her Majesty’s American, book by Steve White
I’ve always been a fan of alternate history books. Usually, we get to see the point of divergence play out or the story will at least take place not long after it. Steve White presents for us a combination of alternate history and science fiction which sees the British …
Book : Heart Island by Stephen Cushman
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Cushman this semester in school and, having learned from him, I can appreciate his work a little more than I might have before.
First off, Heart Island is a collection of poetry written in meter that pays special attention to form. Cushman, …
Unearthly by Cynthia Hand, 2011 Book
I found this book on Goodreads in my recommended section. I have read a lot of novels similar this one, and although none of them were good, I was hoping this one may be different. At least for once, the girl was not going to innocently fall in love …
Webster’s College Dictionary 4th Edition
I have used many dictionary in my life, one of which is Webster’s New World College Dictionary.
What I really love about this dictionary is that in addition to definitions of important words that have been in use for decades,it includes definitions to so mant words that are relatively new …
The Black Doctor
In reading some of Arthur Conan Doyle’s other mysteries, I’ve been a bit disappointed I haven’t come across a murder mystery; until I read about the Black Doctor. And, I’ll admit, even though I had some suspicions, I didn’t predict the ending.
The story centers around a doctor of South …
Created to be his Helpmeet by Debi Pearl
This is a book that I recently picked up at someone’s suggestion. I have been feeling like I should become a better wife to my husband and am finally becoming familiar with the term Helpmeet. I wanted to learn how to become a better complement and helper to my …
Let’s Count Noisy Kittens
We were visiting the MPH bookstore at Raffles City because there was a 20 percent storewide sale. Since there was a sale, we thought of getting a new book for my daughter. We found a book on kittens which has a sound button for her to press. …
Sidney Sheldon:Are you afraid of the dark
A good read.. no actually a fantastic read if you are into woman power. This book captures the essence of desperation with fast pacing action. It gives you the feel of what the world would be like if man could control the weather.
In a weird yet wonderful sense …
Children’s Book: Happy Thanksgiving, Emily by Claire Masurel
“Happy Thanksgiving, Emily!” is lift-the-flap children’s book by Claire Masurel and illustrated by Susan Calitri. It is a perfectly cute and harmless, slightly boring little book.
There is not much of a storyline in the book. Basically we see Emily enjoy a variety of Thanksgiving events including going to …
Step by Step Bread by Caroline Bretherton book
I’m such a bread person it’s not even funny! It’s a miracle and a thanks to my genetics that I’m not a huge marshmallow because I eat bread at least three times a day, maybe more depending on where I am and how fresh it is.
Bread making from scratch …
Carriers book
The jungle of Sumatra in Indonesia is the primary setting for this story. It is where Dr. Jonathan Rhodes has set up his makeshift research facility to conduct studies on the medicinal plants in that area. It is his hope that he can convince an over-consuming planet the benefits …
Duncan’s Bride by Linda Howard book
Reese Duncan wanted a wife, so he set out with a plan to place a personal ad to seek worthy candidates. He wanted a woman who would stand by his side while he rebuilt his ranch and gave him children. He wanted an uncomplicated and simple woman, …
Funtastic Disney Instructional Material
My kindergarten girl, Angel is very inquisitive and very playful at the same time. She loves educational toys such as puzzles, blocks and colouring storybooks. During her birthday last September 13th, her godfather gave her this amazing educational material made by Funtastic Company of Australia. Item Code 91460 is …
Crown of Horns - Jeff Smith
The Crown of Horns is the last book in the cartoon series Bone by Jeff Smith. The book starts with Thorn, the heroine, being cast in prison and then falling asleep and dreaming of the night when her parents were killed. That dream is a red thread through the books, …
Wither, by Lauren DeStefano book
Wither’s amazing cover was what first piqued my interest. Even though you can’t judge a book by its cover, my reading experience is usually affected by the quality of the cover anyway, just because that’s a big part of its essence that sticks in my mind. Of …
Killer Poker Online 2 by John Vaurhos
This is the fourth book in John Vaurhos’ ‘Killer Poker’ series, and while this one picks up where the others left off, it also contains enough information from the previous books to allow an average player to benefit from it without having read the previous books.
John is a natural …
Mystery of the pantomime cat by Enid Blyton
‘Mystery of the pantomime cat’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. In this book, the five children, Fatty, Pip, Larry, Daisy and Bets are rather worried that there is no mystery for them. But at the most unexpected time, a mystery crops up. The safe of a theater …
Silas Marner by Eliot book
In university I happened to read Silas Marner by George Eliot. The book examines adoption and other themes but it is not as in depth as the feelings about adoption I got from the book.
I grew up with a strong relationship to someone who was adopted as a baby …
Skullduggery Pleasant
I got this book to read when I was looking for a book to read in the libary. I wanted something new from what I normally read, and the cover was also very exciting. I only got the first book to see if I liked the story line and …
Logistics and Supply Chain Management by Martin Christopher
This book explains the concept of Logistics and Supply Chain Management in simple terms and illustrations. The author outlines the strategies required towards achieving the goal of the Supply Chain Management. According to the author the goal of Supply Chain Management is to link the market place, the distribution network, …
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
‘Breaking Dawn’ is a satisfying close to the amazing Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer.
As usual, this book presents a roller coaster of emotion. You’re happy then you’re sad, worried then relieved. The twists and turns of the book are in some cases predictable, depending on what experiences you have …
Jumping Into Plyometrics: An Exercise Book by Donald A. Chu, PhD
Maybe I’m just not a member of the “in crowd” when it comes to exercise, because I had never heard of plyometrics before picking up this book. However, I have to say that some of the techniques that Dr. Donald A. Chu describes in his book, “Jumping Into Plyometrics,” …
Finlay’s Garden
The best children’s book that has been released recently, by far, is called Finlay’s Garden, An Intuitive Look Into Death And The Meaning of Life. Stop and think about it for a minute. How many books are there out there to help kids understand death? There are probably …
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