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Category Archives: Book Reviews
10 Book Reading Challenge – Mini Reviews
As promised, here are the mini reviews for the books I read for the 10 Book Reading Challenge. History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt An interesting look at hand knitting in the British Isles. France and a few other … Continue reading
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Book Review: Video Game Play and Addiction
I’m going to confess to something right away, to clear the air. I expected to not like this book. I figured it was yet another attempt by the media, as it were, to tar and feather video games and blame … Continue reading
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Book Review: City of Pillars
I really don’t want to write this review, but part of the agreement required when taking part in the Mini Book Expo for Bloggers is that you must review the books you are sent, even if you don’t finish them. … Continue reading
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Book Review: Mr. Darcy Presents His Bride
It may come as a bit of a surprise, but I am a huge Jane Austen fan. Reading about Mr. Darcy, the various Janes, Emma, and all the rest makes me long for the days when it was “… a … Continue reading
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Book Review: Balance Training by Karon Karter
Exercise books are difficult to review. The results one sees from the exercises presented in a book is a subjective thing, as is the level of enjoyment received. And, when I am looking for an exercise book or DVD, I’m … Continue reading
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Review – Click by Bill Tancer
Click: What Millions of People are Doing Online and Why it Matters by Bill Tancer is another one of those fun to read business books like Paco Underhill’s Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping, and Levitt and Dubner’s Freakonomics. … Continue reading
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Review – Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids
Being a new parent, I’ve fallen for the trap of parenting books. I have quickly learned that the best they can do for you is make you feel like you are a bad parent and suggest parenting methods that just … Continue reading Continue reading
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