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Capturing the Big Day in 'Wedding Photography' by pambo Pros: Really charming collection of photos
Cons: None The man who photographed the weddings of such celebrities as Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Simpson brings his expertise to "Wedding Photography From the Heart." Subtitled "Creative Techniques to Capture the Moments That Matter," the book consists ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Warning: Dead Bodies in Your Trunk Lead to Jail Time by carstairs38 Pros: Great characters
Cons: Story pacing and climax The last thing I need is another author to follow. I am currently several books behind on my to be read pile and falling further behind all the time. And yet I still picked up Mama Does Time, the first mystery by Deborah Sharp. ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Gifts in a Bag: Hot Drinks — Great Stocking Stuffers for the Winter Season by elvisdo Pros: Easy to make; great gifts to give
Cons: Need to replenish ingredients and labels I'm one of those people that rarely drink coffee (only out of desperation if I really need it and most of the time it just puts me to sleep) so it's not uncommon to see me order other types of beverages when in a Starbucks. The most common one ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Steal Moon: And Then Steal It Back by rmthunter Pros: Very good wrap-up to the series, interesting developments in character and visual depictions.
Cons: In the eye of the beholder. The second volume of Makoto Tateno's Steal Moon picks up three weeks after the first volume ended and continues a story that gets more complex and more rewarding as it goes on.The city of Akatsuki is being watched by the moon, the direct ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Roald Dahl's Witty Tale of a Fantastic Mr. Fox by thevoid99 Pros: Themes, Characters, Humor, Light-Drama, Illustrations, & Dialogue.
Cons: None. One of the most beloved and acclaimed children's authors in the history of literature. Roald Dahl is famous for changing the face of children's literature with elements of dark humor and surprising endings. Among his slew of classic tales are books ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Daniel: Commentary by Henry A Ironside by George_Chabot Pros: Prophecy, Future, History, Explained; Available again after being out of print
Cons: None Daniel, by HA Ironside (2005) This is part of an excellent series of Bible commentaries by Henry A Ironside, who was one of the great Bible teachers of the 20th century. The commentaries have been long out of print but have ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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In the hands of a real mad man. 4.25 stars-89% by boodapuffmonk Pros: Last few chapters are worth the wait, still high on suspense
Cons: Too much Misa Amane, and her parts are too long Completely bored with his everyday life. Straight A high school student Light Yagumi is about to experience excitement he's never dreamed of. After class, Light comes upon a black book on the ground titled "Death Note". The user instructions describe if ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Can we still save the world? by vicfar Pros: A compelling, concise guide to modern environmentalism
Cons: Probably too optimistic in its prognosis James G. Speth is Dean of the School of Forestry and Environmental Sciences at Yale University. In this recent book (2008), a concise but scholarly treatise of less than 300 pages (including hundreds of references), Speth outlines some of the ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Lauren Myracle's Luv Ya Bunches helps 'tweens question first impressions by jurgrace Pros: Teaches 'tweens about tolerance and not judging a book by the cover
Cons: None of the girls are perfect; Readers may mispronounce Yasaman's sister's name Lauren Myracle is certainly no stranger to controversy with her books. Her 'Internet Girls' series of young adult novels has been frequently challenged since being published. This year, a few short weeks after ALA Banned Book Week, her latest novel for ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Your Guide To The Viewaskewniverse! by JiggyJay Pros: Tons of great information I've never read about, great analysis of Smith's films
Cons: No real input from Kevin Smith himself, some errors To continue with my obsession of all things Kevin Smith related I opted to pick up a book called An Askew View: The Films of Kevin Smith by John Kenneth Muir, which is an all-things Kevin Smith related book about the filmmaker and the entire world ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Five Years to Freedom a true story of survival by asorenson98 Pros: Well-written, strong characters, good plot, suspenseful.
Cons: Hard to put down Five Years to Freedom by James N Rowe is his true story of how he survived through and eventually escaped from a Vietnam POW camp during the early part of the Vietnam war. He was sent there as part of the early Special Forces groups that ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Extras by Scott Westerfeld by msbunnylicious Pros: read the review
Cons: read the review Up until Tally Youngblood thrust the world into a mind boggling revolution, society was divided into bubbleheads, uglies, and specials, everything and everyone perfectly balanced and controlled. But the world has since been altered by the mind ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Pretties by Scott Westerfeld by msbunnylicious Pros: read the review
Cons: read the review After reading Scott Westerfeld's contribution to the Love Is Hell short story collection, I was charmed by his ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Just a Succubus Living in the City by vampsita  Pros: Lively, engaging characters, well-plotted with a twist ending
Cons: NONE By now Richelle Mead is a name that just about anyone who is into the paranormal romance/fiction/YA craze has heard. Mead exploded onto the writing scene in 2007 with the release of both a YA novel, Vampire Academy), and an adult novel, Succubus Blues. ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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DK's Travel Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean: A winner for me! by telynor Pros: Lots of pictures, maps, ideas, information.
Cons: Heavier than I liked in physical weight, but still worth the price. When I was packing up for my recent cruise in Europe, one of the items that I was certain to tuck into my suitcase was a copy of a good travel guide to the various ports I'd be visiting. And there had only been one choice when it came to picking one out ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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A Considerate Farmer Makes Animals' Dreams Come True in Dream Snow by bilbopooh Pros: kind protagonist, Christmas story from Carle, enjoyably repetitive
Cons: somewhat short on story, concluding element a bit odd When it comes to crafting artistic, interactive, creative picture books, Eric Carle is truly a master. Whether it’s the expanding size of the Very Hungry Caterpillar or the long-awaited chirp of the Very Quiet Cricket, his books, while immediately ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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Sex and Danger Collide in Ice by Linda Howard by dragonfire88 Pros: Entertaining book.
Cons: Short. Plot could have been a tad stronger. I've been reading Linda Howard books for years and pick up her new books as they are released. I just finished her newest book, Ice.Widower Gabriel McQueen has just arrived back at his hometown of Wilson Creek Maine to ...
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Nov 12 '09 |
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The case of Sherlock Holmes' missing younger sister? Whodathunkit? by cpw1952 Pros: Great historical fiction, great character building, great juvenile fiction!
Cons: None at all! Having just turned 14 years old, Enola discovers that her mother has disappeared leaving no clue as to her whereabouts. She is torn between loving devotion and worry for her mother's welfare and a deep sense of anger and disappointment at the possibility ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Spooky's First Halloween by Salina Yoon by artemis8 Pros: cute halloween book, colorful illustrations
Cons: moving eyes did nothing for my son's attention Every year I try to find new Halloween books to read with my son. This year he is 5 and we've found quite a few of the Halloween books out there are really below his reading/listening level, but we still read them once for good measure. Spooky's First ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
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Quick & Easy Recipes - Gooseberry Patch Country Quick & Easy Cookbook by bmcnichol Pros: quick and easy recipes
Cons: no pictures of the recipes, no nutritional values I collect cookbooks or as hubby says, I horde cookbooks. Another cookbook in my massive cookbook library is Gooseberry Patch’s Country Quick & Easy. Gooseberry Patch is known for its tasty home-style recipes, ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Miki Falls 4: Winter by Mark Crilley by artemis8 Pros: great illustrations, fast moving and suspenseful, cool ending
Cons: none * the image and publication information on this book are for Miki Falls 4: Winter though the name of the product on epinions says Miki Falls 1: Spring. I will be reviewing Miki Falls 4: Winter. In this fourth and final book in the Miki ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Trees of Texas, Leaf identification doesn't get any easier by pestyside Pros: Images, Appendices, Plant lore, Organization, Frequent reference to plant/animal relationships
Cons: Doesn't depict or describe tree form Trees of Texas combines art and science for anyone interested in identifying leaves by shape; it also serves as a terrific guide for selecting native trees for your landscapes. Anyone picking this up for the first time will be immediately ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Strong's Bible Concordance by George_Chabot Pros: Complete, Comprehensive, Readable; Helpful
Cons: Takes some work to use New Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1991) So you are a Bible reader; no, even more than that - you are a student who is searching to discover the underlying meanings that you believe are often contained in scripture. ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Mending Fences - Sherryl Woods puts friendship to the ultimate test by ladyconsumer Pros: Most of the characters are well-developed. Most of the actions rang true.
Cons: A romance that had no business developing. Mending Fences by Sherryl Woods examines friendships. And how even the tightest bonds can be broken when a crime enters into the picture.Emily and Marcie have been the closest of friends for the past 10 years. They've raised their ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Light's path seems clear as ever. 4.5 stars-91% by boodapuffmonk Pros: Shocking moments, very clever and effective plot twist, new characters, chapter 58
Cons: Slows down a bit towards the end Completely bored with his everyday life. Straight A high school student Light Yagumi is about to experience excitement he's never dreamed of. After class, Light comes upon a black book on the ground titled "Death Note". The user instructions describe if ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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