Books Reviews
Real Magic by Wayne W.Dyer
Initially, I was rather intrigued by the title of this book, because if something is real it cannot be magic and vice versa. It is exactly this kind of belief that Wayne Dyer tried to dispel in this book. According to him, there is a limitless field of higher …
Final Curtain by Ngaio Marsh
Final Curtain was written by Ngaio Marsh, and published by Berkley Publishing Group in 1980.
A common story about a rich domineering patriarch with a dysfunctional family the mix of greedy, parasitic family members plus a young gold-digger fiancée from the lower classes.
Troy, the wife …
Inside : A Public and Private Life by Joseph A. Califano Jr.
This book is a great look at American History from a Italian mans experience in the political game that shapes our great country. It shows how he grew up in an Irish Catholic community and how his religion and his family shaped the direction of his life.
The well …
Batgirl Comic Book Issue #35
In Batgirl #35 we see a new creative team take the helm of the iconic Barbara Gordon’s Batgirl and with it a complete style shift. The previous writer, Gail Simone, had concentrated on the maturation of a newly healed Batgirl (the New 52 restored Barbara Gordon’s ability to walk) …
How to Kill a Monster by R.L. Stine
This book, How to Kill a Monster, by R.L. Stine is an interesting book for children. It is an easy read, with several interesting twists. The main characters are fairly realistic, although, as in all R.L. Stine books, the adults are strangely dissociated from the action.
Even though the plot …
Sweet Valley Book Series by Francine Pascal
I recently found out that there is going to be a new Sweet Valley Series coming out next year and I was excited beyond belief! It’s called Sweet Valley Confidential, and it will show the main characters, twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield, as yuppies.
I grew up with Sweet …
Guitar Exercises For Dummies
This is a great exercise book for guitar players. It is basically broken down into a few sections.
The first part of the book covers basic guitar fundamentals like how to read tablature and gives a few basic warm-up exercises for you to play.
Part II we move into covering …
I See London, novel by Chanel Cleeton (International School #1)
I See London by Chanel Cleeton it’s a little bit hard to review for me, and that’s because there were moments in this story where I was really enjoying it, others where I thought it was addictive, and others where the leading girl, Maggie, exasperated me with her lack …
Tuesdays With Morrie
The book Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom is a very inspiring and indeed full of wisdom from a professor who is about to die but because of great optimism towards life and everything that surrounds him, made his remaining days well remembered by people who truly cared for …
Last of the Mohicans book
I am reviewing the book, The Last of the Mohicans, written by James Fenimore Cooper. Coming in at 448 pages, this book is Cooper’s literary masterpiece. In this novel, the reader is introduced to several key characters, a few of whom were actual historical figures. Cooper …
Desperation Stephen King
This novel was released along with The Regulators by Richard Bachman in 1996, putting the two covers side by side you get a complete picture that fits together. The novel follows a group of people who are pulled over and framed by a psychotic state patrolmen, who is gigantic …
AMERICA’S FASCINATING INDIAN HERITAGE
I live in the very, northern portion, on the coast, of California. We have many reservations, here, and Native Americans of different tribes, and of different cultures. I know this is one reason I have such an interest in reality based books of Native American cultures. This book, American’s …
Gulliver’s Travel by Jonathan Swift book
Jonathan Swift was the son of an Anglican preacher, born in Ireland, who later became a minister himself. Throughout his whole life, though, he wrote essays, pamphlets, poems and novels, some so controversial they had to be published under anonymous names so as not to annoy his superiors …
Digital Fortress by Dan Brown
Today I would like to review the novel Digital Fortress, written by Dan Brown. Now, a lot of you out there already know by now that Dan Brown was the chap that wrote the Da Vinci Code, and his storyline had been made into a movie already. …
You Must Be My Best Friend Because I Hate You!
I really like reading the book You Must Be My Best Friend Because I Hate You! This book is written by Emily Dubberley, and has truly inspired me. This book writes about how you should behave around your best friend and whether you should dump her or …
Nodame Cantabile volume 3
The 3rd volume of the popular manga called Nodame Cantabile starts with a lighter short story to make us have an easy beginning. Nodame and Mine are having problems passing their exams, so they ask for help to Chiaki.
He has no other choice but to help them, and they …
Rosie Dunne by Cecelia Ahern book
One summer day of my vacation, I was looking for a book to read. Hence, I search in forums to read comments about a good book to read. After browsing I decided to purchase a book by Cecelia Ahern entitled Rosie Dunne. While I am on the first page …
Love Your Life by Victoria Osteen
Books are powerful tools in permanent modification of our behaviors. Trough this we could learn so many things that we could either apply or discard. But usually every time we would read a book that inspires us we tend to follow what the book says and apply the principles and …
The Shining Stephen King
This was Stephen King’s third novel, released in 1977. The story is about a writer named Jack Torrance, who works as a hotel caretaker in a Colorado resort. It is understood that after he and his family moves in they will be snowed in, and they are fine with …
Success in Chemistry by John Bandtock and Paul Hanson
As I mentioned in a previous review, in high school one of my subjects was Chemistry, but unfortunately I found that I was not understanding some of the themes and concepts being taught. I also did not have very good Chemistry teachers to make things worse, so I realised …
Catching Fire-Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins book
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins is the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy. I found this book just as epic as the first, perhaps even more action packed. The plot follows Katniss Everdeen, a young girl from a poor district, who defied the powerful Capitol. She survived …
Space Medic book
Space Medic is a book written by Harry Harrison and published by Puffin books in 1983 (first publishing was in 1970).
I acquired this book at a library sale, where they were selling off books for a song (well, twenty cents actually). I noticed this, and thought it was a …
The Life Cycle Library for Young People and Parents: Book 3
Like book one of the series, this book was written
so that both parents and their children can read about how puberty is going to affect the children and even their relationships with their family.
Unlike book one though, this book gives a little less scientific explanation about the physical …
Un-Bridaled
Un-Bridaled was the first novel I have read by author Eileen Rendahl; I will surely read her work again.
Chloe Sachs comes from a family with more drama than a soap opera. Her oft intoxicated mother whom she refers to as Lily, has been married twice. Her dad …
The quest of the missing map book
I have read the book —˜The quest of the missing map’ written by Carolyn Keene. This is one among the Nancy Drew series and is somewhat interesting. The style in which the book is written is good and is worth reading. I cannot say that it is much of …
Jungle Bullies by Steven Kroll
“Jungle Bullies” is a children’s book written by Steven Kroll and illustrated by Vincent Nguyen. It is published by Marshall Cavendish Children Company in 2006. This is a book that tells a great lesson about bullying while using wonderful illustrations to hammer the point home. Is …
HellBoy Comic Book: The Mole
OK so I got to read a preview of the new HellBoy comic story call The Mole. This is a pretty good story, I think the drawings and the feel of the story is very dark and strange, which is perfect for HellBoy Comics. I was very happy with …
Every Secret Thing by Ann Tatlock book
I am reviewing the book, Every Secret Thing, written by Ann Tatlock. This book was written in 2007.
In this book, the life of a girl named Beth Gunnar is chronicled. She is an English teacher at a prep school, a prep school she once attended as a young …
Just Listen novel
Just Listen by Sarah Dessen is a teen novel similar to The Truth about Forever. The main character’s problems are similar to those of the main character in The Truth about Forever, but Sarah Dessen gives her a different voice and a different perspective on her problems. Also, in …
Adopted Paws by Retz Reeves
Adopted Paws is a story by author Retz Reeves. Adopted Paws tells how Retz Reeves came to have so many animals in her life, and ultimately how she met her spouse, who is the animal lover in the family. Adopted Paws is a must read for any and all …
Plum Lovin’ by Janet Evanovich
I had never intended on getting into the Plum series. But I read a few and found the characters interesting and I liked Janet Evanovich’s writing style. But this particular book of the series was a real disappointment. It was a short money making idea. The plot resembled …
Christmas Letter by Debbie Macomber book
Despite the fact that it isn’t Christmas time, I still enjoyed this book. Dr. Jeffries and Katherine O’Connor are the main characters. They are brought together by fate. It was foreseen in Katherine’s neighbor’s box of kitty litter. They discover right away that they believe …
SHOE DOG, non-fiction by PHIL KNIGHT
The word Nike is on everyone’s lips today; it is a successful, large company whose history began in 1964, and over half a century has reflected many economic processes. It is a story of how passion and love for one’s passion help build a successful business despite serious competitors …
Shadow Music by Julie Garwood
I love Scottish romances so much. Shadow Music by Julie Garwood is a good historical novel and filled with nice Scottish romance. Two characters in question; Princess Gabrielle and this handsome and roguish guy named Colm MacHugh, you will love the storyline so much. I enjoy the …
ANE’s Smart Kid Series Knowledge Book 1
ANE’s Smart Kid Series Knowledge Book 1 is a good general knowledge book for school goings. This book gives the idea of general things we see and general people we meet daily in the daily life. That means about the Family,Five senses,Body parts,our body,Feelings,Good Habits,Good manners,About school uniform,about dress …
Evolution from Space book
Evolution from Space is a classic work of popular science, and although its conclusions - that life on Earth originated far out in the universe, and was brought here by cometary impacts and so on - have never won widespread acceptance, that does not make the book any less …
The Old Man and the Sea
This novel is a famous novel written by Ernest Hemingway and entitled, The Old Man and the Sea. This novel has become one of the classic novel, which will continue to be read and interpreted, because the message is trying to convey, is a universal message that will not …
Sense and sensibility —“ a book by Jane Austen
Sense and sensibility was the first novel Jane Austen published. It tells the story of three sisters and their mother after their father’s death. The estates pass on to their older half brother, and they have to move to a smaller house without all the luxury they have been used …
Iowa Family ChildCare Handbook
If you are a child care provider, a great resource book is the Iowa Family Childcare Handbook. Even if you do not reside in Iowa, this is a fantastic book to add to your childcare resource library. The 325 page paperback book is spiral bound and is …
Harry Potter and the Sorcerors Stone
I really like this first installment in the Harry Potter saga. I Like how the book really introduces me, as the reader to the magic of being a wizard right alongside Harry. He is hesitant at first about believing that he is a wizard and knows …
Daughter of God
Art objects that have a high historical value, of course capable of compelling any one to possess. Greed and love of many people in the art, which want narrated by Lewis Perdue through his book entitled The Daughter of God. Suspenseful story in Daughter of God, begins when found …
Tiger and Max by Elnora Watters
Animal stories sure are fascinating though I did wonder if animals of different kinds can really talk with each other. I have recently read a short story by Elnora Watters, Tiger and Max which made my imagination go wilder. That makes me wonder if in religion; animals like dogs …
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
The Lottery is a story written by American author Shirley Jackson. I read many of her works in college, and just love her to the point style. The Lottery is no exception! The story is about a town where the people perform a type of ritual in order to …
House of Chains by Steven Erikson
House of Chains by Steven Erikson is the fourth novel in the Malazan Book of the Fallen. Here the action returns to the Seven Cities, where the second novel, Deadhouse Gates, was based. A new army, led by Tavore Paran, has been formed to quell the rebellion …
Hawaii: The Big Island Revealed - The Ultimate Guidebook (5th Edition)
The namesake island for our fiftieth state is often less-visited than the other islands, and yet, after reading this book, you will definitely want to go. There is beautiful photography to entice its readers that is supported by solid information and helpful tips to plan a visit.
As a former …
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