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December 14, 2005
People love stories. That's why the ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ books are so popular. But even better than reading a great story is the experience of seeing and hearing a story performed by a skilled story teller.Doug Stevenson knows how to make a story come to life, and in ‘Never .
December 14, 2005
I am reading a book recommended by a woman in my Small Group Coaching Program called “The 20-Minute Break", by Ernest Rossi.This book is based on 2 decades of research testing on human performance. What the researchers found was that our bodies periodically give us physiological clues about ..
December 10, 2005
Dumpy blonde, 30 something Megan Barry orphaned at an early age and raised by her grandmother feels as though life may be passing her by. Determined to not marry one of the local men and live the life of a fisherman’s wife while equally determined to not go to work in the local fishery Meg worked ..
December 08, 2005
This is a different iteration of the original book ‘The Fifth Discipline', (both are by Peter Senge) - itself a breakthough book.The work Senge created in the Fieldbook version is practical and do-able, with the focus on individual exercises in as wide a range of management applications as ..
December 08, 2005
Kisho – ReviewNow here’s a treat for dog-lovers! Author of multiple short stories for children, Jarod Twiford, has recently released his first children’s book, Kisho. This story line is unique and has an ending that readers will not see coming.Everyone loves a hero story. But in Kisho, the hero is ..
December 06, 2005
The crux of Mr. Segal’s abilities can be exhumed with finality and elegance in the first five lines of the novel. He is a man of insightful, if not conniving, brilliance and a quiet loftiness that is not altogether uncommon in a humbling intellectuality overwhelmed with poise and reflection. A ..
December 05, 2005
Delivering great employee performance is quite a skill, some might say an art. You could do far worse than to invest in this great little book, which is a delightful read…In this early book from Ken Blanchard, he is able, through a very precise focus on what makes leaders (and, I think in this ..
December 05, 2005
Charles Boyle's absorbing tale, Shuttle Rising: To Rendezvous With A Rumor makes excellent use of his profound knowledge of space research and technology resulting in some very imaginative plot twists. Boyle's writing has appeared in Science and Omni magazines and he has served as space flight ..
December 03, 2005
Bernard Cornwell is a master of storytelling in an age when content and plotting seems to have largely given way to style and feel. For those unfamiliar with his work then there is no finer place to start than the warlord trilogy. It tells of the life of King Arthur through a narrator, Derfel ..
December 02, 2005
As a writer, I think The Letter must have been a very interesting challenge for author Roxanna Russell. This work of fiction is actually a collection of 14 short stories – each revolving around some kind of letter; the Suicide Note, the Closure Letter, Love Letter, Fan Letter and so on. Yet the ..
December 02, 2005
Dish Network and DirecTV are currently the two biggest satellite TV companies in the world. They had been competing for the top spot for years and their deals are always equally lucrative and undeniable.When someone is looking for a satellite TV deals, comparing offers from Dish Network and DirecTV .
December 02, 2005
"Diaries of Black Men" chronicles the observations, reflections, and life experiences of 10 Black Men. Shared are their most innermost thoughts and beliefs. “DBM" addresses the most overlooked member of any body; the heart of the Black man. Intricately written, the reader experiences -- or ..
December 02, 2005
Malta’s history stretches back into the ages as far back as 5000 BC and radiocarbon dating has proved this. Scattered all over the Maltese Islands one comes across evidence of Malta’s prehistory. The most important being a series of temples which have been termed to be the oldest free-standing ..
December 02, 2005
The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes, and of Malta known as the Knights of St. John, or the Knights of Malta, is the oldest order of chivalry in existence, dating back to the eleventh century. The Knights of St. John came to Malta in 1530 after accepting the ..
December 02, 2005
The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes, and of Malta known as the Knights of St. John, or the Knights of Malta, is the oldest order of chivalry in existence, dating back to the eleventh century. The Knights of St. John came to Malta in 1530 after accepting the ..
December 01, 2005
"The Little Book That Beats The Market" by Joel Greenblatt is easily the investment book of the year. In fact, it's the best investment book that I've read in many years. In 130 pages, which can easily be read in a couple of hours, Greenblatt gives the reader a stunningly simple, crystal clear ..
November 30, 2005
Is it just me, or is the heat starting to go to everyone’s head south of the equator?In his bestseller “The Power Of Unfair Advantage", John Nesheim illustrates the boom-bust cycle of market phenomena as a “Wave" consisting of six stages: Displacement, Euphoria, Overtrading, Mania, Financial Stress .
November 27, 2005
Title: Shadow of an Indian StarThe Review When sixteen-year-old Smith Paul strode away from his North Carolina home in the darkness of a September night, 1824 he had little awareness how his precipitous behavior would shape not only his immediate life but that of generations to come. The lonely ..
November 27, 2005
PS: I Love You is a truly remarkable and unique story of true love. It takes you through all the times of a widow in search of a path to move on.The main character's husband dies shortly after they get married. He's no longer in the story as a person but he captivates the whole story as a never ..
November 26, 2005
Sam’s life journey is a road of twists and turns, love and loss, poverty and wealth.Sam grew up on the South side of Chicago, and after the loss of his parents Sam is sent to live with his Aunt and Uncle. He hears their whispers in the night and knows that they can hardly afford to raise another ..
November 26, 2005
As you open each page of this book and look at the pictures and the prose beneath, you get a great sense of who the author is and what he is trying to say. The gorgeous pictures are of nature; trees, birds, water, sunsets, and sunrises, and his words are telling us to stop the senseless killing and .
November 25, 2005
The first thing that you notice about the book is how beautifully designed it is. It's quite substantial; a good size without being unwieldy. It is printed on high-quality cream colored paper with dark green ink, and nearly every page features hand-drawn illustrations. There are no photos, but each .
November 22, 2005
We all know someone who’s idea of a good time is hanging off cliffs. If you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas for a rock climbing enthusiast, here’s some unique rock climbing gift ideas.Rock Climbing Gift IdeasYou can always tell a rock climber by their appearance. White chalk fingers, bleeding ..
November 22, 2005
It’s been nearly 20 years since the first publication of “Disturbing the Peace", Karel Hvizdala’s transcription of written correspondence with Vaclav Havel from 1985-86. With Havel recently announcing that he has commenced work on an autobiography, it’s an interesting exercise to view how Havel ..
November 22, 2005
For many, books are a passion that can not be passed up. These people face a challenge, though. Sure, books are available in many of the finest libraries around the world. But, did you know that in the hectic society that we are living in that books that are found in book stores are on their way ..
November 21, 2005
It occurred to me, while composing my previous missive, that undertaking to record every book in my collection was a mite ambitious. Having conducted a swift scan of the shelves in my study, I can safely conclude that I must be one sandwich short of a picnic. I counted here alone over 1,000 books – .
November 20, 2005
Take on board any, single, one of the following statements that I've extracted from Chapter 2 in “Advanced Formula for Total Success” by Dr. Robert Anthony and “live in” the conscious awareness and belief of that statement, then be assured that...yourselves, your lives, your actions and the results .
November 20, 2005
Nicholas Whistler is a very unlucky young man, debt-ridden, and an easy target for someone who wants to recruit him for something illegal and dangerous in the Cold War 60s. But Nicholas has little choice in the matter and agrees to travel to Prague to fetch important state or technological secrets. .
November 18, 2005
One of my favorite parts of my spiritual practices for starting each day is reading from an assortment of inspirational and spiritual books. I keep a stack of them next to my bed. Three of the books that I make it a point to read from every morning are:* A Deep Breath of Life by Alan Cohen - I'm on .
November 17, 2005
When it comes to optimizing your site for search engines you basically have two choices: You can hire someone, with experience, to do it for you, or you can learn the basic principles of search engine optimization and do it yourself. If you choose the do-it-yourself route, then it is necessary to ..
November 17, 2005
This review of books is a little overdue but has come to fruition as a result of three convergent but independent factors: space, time and knowledge. Space, or rather the lack of it, is a direct consequence of sharing my home with four other people who strangely confine their books to the available .
November 15, 2005
She splits her year between New York City and Arizona. I have been a fan since her first book and especially enjoyed “The Artist Way." I like to believe that I was one of the first to devour it page by page, exercise by exercise. Not just once but six times. Having studied with Julia through ..
November 14, 2005
One of the best and most successful self-made entrepreneurs, Samuel Blankson, pulls no punches when it comes to helping you successfully Conquer Your Debt, Achieve Financial Prowess, Develop Cunning Business Investment Skills, and MOTIVATING YOU to reach your goals and your dreams. The best advice ..
November 10, 2005
Naomi Jo Rush new book of poetry, I Kissed a Frog and My Prince Forgave Me, is a well-crafted poetic journey through infidelity.Naomi reveals the most vulnerable time in her married life. Her poetry teaches us that married couples tend to forget about each other’s needs and become absorbed in ..
November 10, 2005
Finally a book that truly demystifies making money online, and does it in plain English. Google Profits by Wade M. Winger (edited by Denise Blankenship) is an online business related ebook centered around earning money through Google AdWords and ClickBank affiliate products.What To Expect From ..
November 08, 2005
Have you gotten a chance to read The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pick Up Artists?You haven’t yet?Bad, bad man. Especially seeing as you’re interested in meeting women.We’ll I have read it. And guess what?I want to share a secret I personally got from the writings of Neil Strauss author ..
November 08, 2005
My brother continues to be a great source for new story ideas. Just like he recently linked me up with Bruce Bell, one of Toronto's most well known experts and historians, he recently read about a German photographer by the name of Susanne Schleyer who had just published a new book, ..
November 07, 2005
The Wrinkle Cure By Nicholas Perricone, MDLet's start with a label that says “Dermatologist Tested". Well that Could mean that the product was tested but they may not have liked it. Tested yes but we would not know the results. Dr. Perricone did most of His testing and as the book goes along ..
November 07, 2005
The pedigree of the Canadian Horse goes back to the early part of the 1600’s. Originally a gift to New France from the Sun King, Louis X1V, the horse was known for its remarkable strength, endurance and hooves of steel. Habitants of Old Quebec called him, “The Little Horse of Iron".I first became ..
November 07, 2005
Today it seems nearly impossible to open a newspaper without finding a story of corruption, cover-ups, or ethical lapses in judgment from prominent figures in positions of authority. With corporate and political scandal rampant and executives headed to jail in record numbers, the unbridled pursuit ..
November 06, 2005
"You can see what I'm thinking, mate," Gus said.Fenton could. And it was madness. The windows were about two-thirds of the way up the roof's face. A brief sill or ledge ran along the bottom of them. And from there, the great slope of steel came down on a rampant grade of considerably more than ..
November 05, 2005
To the all who wants to be independent in the next year!Overview:When I get this book for review I said to myself “another book with advice how to become a millionaire over night". Then I started to read it and read it all in one single day. Now I must admit that this book is really good and ..
November 04, 2005
Why is the Catholic Church losing its popularity? What troubles are riddled through-out the church? Is there hope for God’s first church to find its way back into public favor despite the shame and disgrace of the recent child molestation discoveries?In his frank and blunt confrontation directed at .
November 03, 2005
Crab Cake & Pepper is more than a folksy yarn about a boy and his dog. It digs deeply into a ten-year-old boy’s psyche and brings us along for the ride of a lifetime, replete with family, a struggling friendship, rousing adventures, and a surplus of belly laughs.Set in the rural backwoods of ..
November 03, 2005
A highly respected person in the internet marketing circle who accomplished much success with little or no expenditure is Jim Edwards.Jim shows how he became successful in his “how-to" informational products that prove you really don’t need a lot of money in order to make great profits or be ..
November 02, 2005
The main character of the novel Crime and Punishment by Feodor Dostoevsky, Raskolnikov, is in reality two totally contradicting personalities. One part of him is the the intellectual. He is cold, unfeeling and inhumane. He exibits tremendous self-will. It is this side that enables him to commit the .
November 02, 2005
Holden often leaves his sentences dangling with words like “and all" and “or anything." Often he uses those phrase to extend some indescribable emotion or action like “… how my parents were occupied and all before they had me" or “…they’re nice and all." But many times there .
November 02, 2005
Bilbo Baggins - he was a hobbit, a race of small people (no bigger than 4 or 5 feet), with lots of hair on the upper part of their feet, they enjoyed calm sorroundings and to live a quiet life. However, Bilbo was not the ordinary hobbit, because one part of his family was not very respectful, due ..
November 02, 2005
The Grapes of Wrath is a novel by John Steinbeck that exposes the desperate conditions under which the migratory farm families of America during the 1930's live under. The novel tells of one families migration west to California through the great economic depression of the 1930's. The Joad family ..
November 01, 2005
Willa’s Poppy - ReviewWilla’s Poppy is a 166-page young adult, thriller-adventure with a hero-element in a subtle theme of rising above challenges and making a difference in the world. Animal lovers, rescue shelter workers and all readers from 8-18 will adore Poppy’s adventures. Because the author ..
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