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So-so story of a disaster on Everest by paulsavage Pros: The story is an exciting one
Cons: Lack of perspective, structure is a bit spastic The bookstore I use (and it isn’t alone), puts Jon Krakauer’s book Into Thin Air in the travel section. A goodly portion of Mr. Krakauer’s journalism work has been in specialized travel magazines (so the placement isn’t ...
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Nov 15 '09 |
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Toisanese Values Build Resilience to Survive and Even Thrive in Unfamiliar Soil by smiles33 Pros: * Fascinating snapshot of Chinatown and Berkeley in the 60s & 70s
* Prodigal son's return Cons: * Overly stylized writing at times The first effort of a corporate lawyer turned writer, "The Eighth Promise: An American Son's Tribute to his Toisanese Mother" by William Poy Lee is a triumphant debut. This compelling memoir is unique in that Lee's story is one that is so heavily ...
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Nov 15 '09 |
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Vampires and Other Supernatural’s Anyone? by vemartin Pros: Well researched and written; intriguing and interesting.
Cons: Slow in places; African-American characters are 2-dimentional. Book Details: Author: Charlaine Harris Book Type: Soft-cover; 292 pages Publisher: Ace Books/The Berkley Publishing Group Publishing Date: May, 2001 ...
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Nov 15 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Robert E. Howard And H.P.Lovecraft influence CONAN: THE HAND OF NERGAL by talyseon Pros: Florid, lush writing, dynamic lusty art and a great plot.
Cons: A new team works the title. Conan: The Hand of Nergal By Timothy Truman and Tomas Giorello From the works of Robert E. Howard."It is written, that darkness is not the brother of light, but the child. In like fashion, it was not Conan's fate to be ruler of ...
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Nov 15 '09 |
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America, Welcome to Your Financial Future by Bryan_Carey Pros: Some good general advice; Spells out the problem and solution
Cons: A little condescending toward individuals; Too reliant on government solutions Personal finance has been a major concern for many, and the worries of Americans have been compounded the past couple of years as the nation has plunged into economic recession. The topic of personal finance has moved to the forefront of political and ...
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Nov 14 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Be Careful What You Dream by andreanorman Pros: Really funny, with a twist.
Cons: Howl, Sophie and Calcifer aren't involved as much. Diana Wynne Jones enchants us once again with a new book in her "Castle" trilogy. But don't let yourself be fooled. This is more like a companion book than a sequel to Howl's Moving Castle.In a land that lays a great distance south to the ...
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Nov 14 '09 |
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Is It Really Great? Really Brainy? by nagels Pros: Packed with more information than you could imagine.
Cons: Length could be an issue for some younger readers. The human brain is a fascinating organ, which is one reason I've been reading so many books about brains lately. The other reason I've been reading multiple books on this topic that I'm usually lucky to even remember reading a book let alone any of the ...
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Nov 14 '09 |
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Quite a variety in "Killers" edited by Colin Harvey by kevintipple Pros: No simple reads here.....
Cons: which will turn off some readers. Anthologies are notoriously difficult to review from a reviewer's standpoint. If you review the book as a whole and mention just a couple of authors in it in any detail, sometimes the other authors involved get hurt feelings because they weren't ...
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Nov 14 '09 |
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Restart: Love is the Key by rmthunter Pros: Drawing, spare, subtle stories.
Cons: A few minor ones, maybe. Shouko Hidaka's Restart takes us to the world of modeling with the story of Tadashi and Aki, two models who work for the same agency. In fact, Tadashi was something of a mentor to Aki when the younger man was just getting started. Now ...
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Nov 14 '09 |
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A FlyAway Success by dawnwriter  Pros: A beautiful book that will leave you misty eyed and spell bound. A must read!
Cons: Amir's meeting with a childhood nemesis seemed rather contrived. "The Kite Runner" by Khalid Hosseini spent over two years on the New York Times bestseller list, and has been published in 42 different languages. This haunting novel is set against the backdrop of Afghanistan which is at the same time a ...
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Nov 14 '09 |
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From Desert Outpost to Sin City: Las Vegas Then and Now by skbreese Pros: Beautifully restored photographs, Lively narrative
Cons: Would like to have seen more old vs modern interiors Having recently visited the luxury hotel/casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, as well as, the quaint Fremont Street downtown area, I was struck by the contrast between the modern construction on the Strip, and the downtown area, which is reminiscent of a ...
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Nov 14 '09 |
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Catching Fire Lives Up to the Challenge by vampsita Pros: Thought-provoking read that appeals to both young and old
Cons: Another year to wait for the stunning conclusion For the last 4 years I have acted as my friend Corin's personal library. Thanks to me, she has not run out of new and exciting things to read. A few months ago, Corin told me she had this book I absolutely had to read. It was called The Hunger Games. I ...
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Nov 14 '09 |
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Winchester's _Krakatoa_ helps to make sense of why earthquakes and volcanoes happen by telynor Pros: Lots of details and data to chew over.
Cons: Pretty thick reading at times, and keep a dictionary handy. Geology is a subject that I found fascinating in school, and one that I haven't stopped being interested in over the years. And a lot of that interest has been taken up with volcanoes, and just about anything to do with why they happen, and the havoc ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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The Sisters Grimm: The Unusual Suspects by mmcphee Pros: Believable characters, exciting story
Cons: A little predictable In the second book in the Sisters Grimm series, The Unusual Suspects, Michael Buckley weaves another exciting story in the fracture fairy tale genre. Once Sabrina and Daphne Grimm solved their first ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
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Cirque Du Freak #4: Meet n' Greet in a Mountain by ssjakira1 Pros: I like wolfies
Cons: Virtually nothing happens Welcome to Darren Shan's Cirque Du Freak series. Located in the teen section of the bookstore, it's probably best left for them to read. Still, if you're interested in a bit of teen horror, it's not a bad series to check ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
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Quite a ride by BBailey182 Pros: Plenty of details about life in the space station.
Cons: May not be of interest to the non-space fans. This book's hardcover edition was called "Too Far From Home." For some reason, the paperback version was called "Out of Orbit," and is the only one listed here. This is about the original version, which I assume isn't too much different than the ...
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Nov 13 '09 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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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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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 |
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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 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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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 |
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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 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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