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Modern Lit: Mr. Pip, by Lloyd Jones
You're History | 8 hours ago by Linda
Popeye “Everyone called him Popeye.” Thus begins Mister Pip, an eloquently written story about how profoundly literature can influence lives. As Popeye evolves into Mr. Pip, the personalities and character traits of the islanders also eme read more
LOOKIN’ FOR A LOVER-Zaria
APOOO | 10 hours ago by Yasmin Coleman
In Lookin' for a Lover, Zaria Jones is fed up with the male gender. Sick and tired of going on dates with men that are either married, in a relationship or selfish and self-centered, she wonders if the grass is greener on the other side. Zaria, dee read more
Hit or Miss by Latrice Scott
APOOO | 11 hours ago by Yasmin Coleman
Growing up in the inner city can be hard and difficult on a sistah. But, all that glitters is not always gold. read more
The one thing you need if you’re going to be a writer
Uplifting Apocalyptic Musings: Ulises' Blog O' Tragical Mirt… | 13 hours ago by Ulises
One of the things I hadn’t anticipated after publishing Solstice was the number of questions I’d hear from friends and strangers alike. How do you become a writer? How do you self-publish a book? What do I need to do to become a writer?My answers read more
BOOK REVIEW: The Arsenal Stadium Mystery by Leonard Gribble
A Cultured Left Foot | 14 hours ago
I know what you are thinking, it is not a new book to review. And no, this is not the start of a ‘Book Reviews Gold’ section on the blog. However, you might be right about the story but entirely wrong to say it is not new for GCR Books ha read more
BOOK REVIEW: 'THE HABITS OF S.U.C.C.E.S.S: Nurturing Intelligent…
OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES | 18 hours ago by SAY KENG LEE
My first intellectual encounter with the 'habits of minds' - or critical attributes of effective & creative thinkers & problem solvers - came about when I became a member of ASCD during the late eighties.The membership gave me ready access to read more
The Tao of Love and Sex - The Ancient Chinese Way to Ecstasy
Pure Infusion Leadership Coaching | 21 hours ago
Jolan Chang explains how the ancient philosophy of Taoism can be applied to modern sex techniques. Two thousand years ago, at a time when the Christian West was frantically repressing sexuality, the Chinese were enjoying an erotic life that fused the read more
Book Review - The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
Delaney's World | October 9th 2008 by Delaney55
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon was written by Stephen King and I think that this is one of his best books ever and I am a huge Stephen King fan. Once again he forgoes the “horror” genre and just writes a compelling and stirring story like read more
Book Review: Arkham Asylum
Rajiv's View | October 9th 2008
If you believe that comic books are for kids, you need look further than this one, to change your opinion. Arkham Aslum is a classic film-noir, psychological thriller, disguised as a Batman comic.The art work and the writing transport the unsuspectin read more
Book Review: In the Land of Invisible Women by Qanta A. Ahmed, M…
Literarily | October 9th 2008
In the Land of Invisible Women: A Female Doctor's Journey in the Saudi Kingdom by Qanta A. Ahmed, MD Length: 464 pages Publication date: September 1, 2008 Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc. ISBN-10: read more
Once You’ve Touched the Heart by Iris Bolling
APOOO | October 9th 2008 by Yasmin Coleman
Jeffrey Harrison is anointed with the looks, charisma and political connections to go far. He doesn't realize how far until he meets the one woman who touches his heart like no other. Tracy Washington's innocence and purity overwhelms him and even th read more
Curl Inside Herself by Niya Holland Lloyd
APOOO | October 9th 2008 by Yasmin Coleman
After suffering from years of physical abuse, Selena is finally free from the demons of her past, or at least she thinks she is. The single mother of four daughters, her daily struggle includes making a way out of no way and trying to come to terms w read more
Candy for My Soul by Sybil Barkley Staples
APOOO | October 9th 2008 by Yasmin Coleman
"The only thing a man can do for me is tickle my spine!" Candy Mitchell is addicted to something worse than a drug or alcohol, shes addicted to a man. Candy has never been interested in Mr. Right, instead she finds Mr. Right-Now more attractive. As a read more
I Did It My Way by Colleen J. Payne-Nabors
APOOO | October 9th 2008 by Yasmin Coleman
Are You Interested In Becoming A Multi-Million Dollar Entrepreneur? I Did It My Wayand It Worked! is a comprehensive success story of one womans journey to becoming a multi-million dollar entrepreneur. Colleen J. Payne-Nabors shares her experiences a read more
The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired Am…
Rhapsody in Books | October 9th 2008 by Anne
If you were wondering what ever happened to the missing Fifth Gospel, your search is over. “The Last Campaign,” a mix of commentary about and quotations by Robert F. Kennedy, is a hagiographic account of RFK’s last 82 days that channels the lo read more
American Wife, Curtis Sittenfeld (Guest Book Review, Avis from Sh…
Words To Mouth | October 9th 2008 by Carrie
Avis answered my Guest Book Review Invitation with a resounding “YES” and submitted the following review. To get links to more reviews on Sittenfeld’s American Wife or read more great reviews by Avis, check out her website, She Read read more
Nonfiction: The Cult of the Saints, by Peter Brown
You're History | October 9th 2008 by Linda
The sainted and how they got that way The Cult of the Saints is a scholarly look into how the saints, who were after all only human, came to occupy such exalted places in the minds of Catholics. The entire Christian world, it must be remembered, was read more
Our White House
The Kiddosphere @ Fauquier | October 9th 2008
Election years always bring out new children’s books on voting, the election process, and presidents. However, I’ve yet to see anything that rivals the scope and beauty of Our White House.Imagine a book in which authors such as Richard Peck, Meg read more
The Trumpeter of Krakow
The Kiddosphere @ Fauquier | October 9th 2008
Although The Trumpeter of Krakow won the Newbery Medal in 1929, the excitement and adventure contained within the novel would interest many readers, especially those fascinated by medieval life. In 1461, Joseph Charnetski-Kowalski and his parents are read more
The Not-So-Random Shelf: How My Library Grew by Dinah
The Kiddosphere @ Fauquier | October 9th 2008
How My Library Grew by Dinah is a cute story about a young girl eagerly anticipating the construction of a new library. Dinah watches the bulldozers digging and hauling away dirt, the cement mixer pouring cement, and even meeting the foreman. At last read more
12,000 Miles in the Nick of Time
Age 30+ ... A Lifetime of Books | October 9th 2008 by Heather
12,000 Miles in the Nick of Time: A Semi-Dysfunctional Family Circumnavigates the Globe, by Mark JacobsonI can’t remember when I heard about this book but I remember thinking that it sounded like a fun read so I ordered it from PBS. And it's been read more
Toxic Chemicals and Lack of Action Make U.S. An Inferior Global P…
Victoria Everman :: Sustainable, Creative, Enlightened Livin… | October 9th 2008 by Victoria Everman
When I received my copy of Exposed by Mark Schaprio in the mail, I thought I was going to be reading a laundry list of dangerous yet everyday chemicals that degrade the human experience. As the old saying goes,” close, but no cigar.” Not read more
What you've been reading (09/10/08)
The Simple Pastor | October 9th 2008 by Phil W
Desire and deceit by Albert Mohler reviewed by Tim ChalliesCalled Out of Darkness by Anne Rice reviewed by Tim ChalliesThe Plan: 12 months to renew Britain by Douglas Carswell and Daniel Hannan reviewed by CranmerFunny Money by David Boyle reviewed b read more
Flawed Jewel - The Jewel of Medina, a fictionalized version of th…
Whazzup Egypt ! | October 9th 2008 by desikim
From Egypt TodayOctober 2008Flawed JewelThe Jewel of Medina, a fictionalized version of the life of Lady Aisha, has reopened the debate on portraying Islam’s sacred figuresBy Ethar El-KatatneyJoin me in a harsh, exotic world of saffron and sword f read more
Looking for Unusual Design?
Lampwork Diva | October 9th 2008 by Cindy Gimbrone
There are those of us who design with the glass beads we make so we're always on the look out for new design books as a resource. Stephanie Sersich is a glass beadmaker and jewelry designer so how could she write a book I wouldn't want? Stephanie has read more
Capote in Kansas: A Review
book-a-rama | October 9th 2008 by Chris
Capote in Kansas is a different kind of book for a plethora of reasons. Kim Powers daringly uses two famous personalities and explores their shattered friendship.During the last days of Capote's life, Powers imagines a final correspondence between Tr read more
Book Review: Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven ways to be Persuasive
Speaking of the MBTI | October 9th 2008 by Breanne Potter
I love a shortcut! I find shortcuts everywhere in life whether it be in keystrokes on the computer, driving to and from a location, or getting what I want.This book actually provides shortcuts to your goals. Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to be read more
For Young Men Only - Book Review
Because I said so - MrCLM | October 8th 2008
From time to time I am sent a book by a publisher to review. Multnomah Press sent me my most recent book, a book titled: For Young Men Only (subtitled: A guy's guide to the alien gender). www.foryoungmenonly.com is the site that accompanies this b read more
Drupal 6 Themes - The Elements of a Drupal Theme
B.S. - The PostScript of Brian Stevenson | October 8th 2008 by Brian Stevenson
If I were to describe chapter 1 with one word I would say Out-of-order. Ok, that’s technically 3 words, but the point I am trying to make is that it was a weak introduction to this book. *Brian, how would you have improved this chapter?* I am gl read more
book review - taking flight
Serena P. Lewis - Artist | October 8th 2008 by Serena
for over a year now, i have found myself being more and more drawn to the world of mixed media art. so i guess you could call it fate that, one day several months ago, i stumbled upon kelly rae robert's blog. i can't even remember how i found my way read more
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