I am certain there is no need to introduce “Aeneid”, Virgil's epic poem about the adventures of hero called Aeneas. In this particular Book VI, poet’sI am certain there is no need to introduce “Aeneid”, Virgil's epic poem about the adventures of hero called Aeneas. In this particular Book VI, poet’s theme is this hero’s descent into the underworld.
And as much as I enjoyed Seamus Heaney’s “Beowulf” translation, I have to admit his new translation of “Aeneid” was even bigger pleasure to go through - although it is questionable how such two masterpieces can even be compared.
Therefore I have to agree with my fellow reviewer I envy people who are going to read “Aeneid Book VI” for the first time in this inspiring and poetic translation. ...more
I’m pleasantly surprised with this book and will of these guys to share their great experience. Certainly these people have lot of knowledge about resI’m pleasantly surprised with this book and will of these guys to share their great experience. Certainly these people have lot of knowledge about resolving real issues the startup teams are having.
And what is great, they are willing to share their knowledge and expertise how to deal with these problems. And basically this is Sprint – 5 day method/technique presented on the actual cases providing insight into the real life problems instead of type of knowledge you can read in books.
Sprint offers practical solutions, checklists, tips and advices – exactly type of things I was looking for, making this book highly applicable for numerous situations you can find yourself in.
I was happy to stumble on this book and I’m going to recommend it to all the people I know, members of my team in particular – people who could have benefits from this methodology/technique. ...more
I'm big fan of Caitlin Moran writing therefore I was very excited to go through an anthology of her political texts, conveniently named Moranifesto.
AnI'm big fan of Caitlin Moran writing therefore I was very excited to go through an anthology of her political texts, conveniently named Moranifesto.
And though with many of these works from her columns I am already familiar, Caitlin Moran once again managed to make me laugh, excite, she made me worry and made me wonder.
But for the umpteenth time, Moran shows how intelligent and candid observer she is, with her voice and pen showing that she is one of us.
Caitlin Moran demystifies politics; she speaks about contemporary dilemmas and problems that plague politicians, as well as us - the ordinary people. Thus it seems that the issues usually seen as something incomprehensible and at a higher level of understanding, to become comprehensible and their solutions easier to achieve.
If you like Moran this book is certainly worth recommendation, if you have not yet read anything by her - I recommend that you start with this book....more
‘The Financial Freedom Guarantee’ written by Marco Robinson is an extensive, well-presented and professionally written guide for property investment.
T‘The Financial Freedom Guarantee’ written by Marco Robinson is an extensive, well-presented and professionally written guide for property investment.
Though the author starts his book with lot of self-promotion, the overall impression this book leaves is very good. I would say his book is quite comprehensive, provides wealth of information and it is easy-to-go-through – therefore making content found inside not only useful, but easy and logical to follow. Though personally I'm not interested in topic Marco Robinson wrote his book about, ‘The Financial Freedom Guarantee’ can be seen as a good example for all those who want to write a similar book regardless of the city, a country or topic they try to cover.
Beside the ten chapters named by particular advices such as reprogram your default operating system, have compelling life goals or manage your investment wisely, the author continuously provides examples from own experience that make his book more believable and lifelike, compared to many dull manuals that can be found on market.
Therefore, Marco Robinson with his guide succeeded in making property investment process fully transparent and easy to comprehend - for those already experienced, but rookies as well. Given all the above mentioned, ‘The Financial Freedom Guarantee’ can be highly recommended book for those who plan to embark on journey of real estate investment or just want to see how professionally informative investment guide should look like.
I was given a copy of ‘The Financial Freedom Guarantee’ in exchange for an honest review. ...more
‘Tori & The Jackstones’, a first book in series written by Rod Stoner is unique and charming book in every single way you can think of.
The author sent‘Tori & The Jackstones’, a first book in series written by Rod Stoner is unique and charming book in every single way you can think of.
The author sent it to me for unbiased review and I waited for so long to take it in my arms. And when I start browsing through its pages and show it to my youngest 3 and a half years old daughter she was as much thrilled as I was.
In same time entertaining and educational, Stoner who is himself father of four, with his book takes young and young at heart readers on a journey full of stories - combining puzzles and music, adventure and mysteries.
The book is interactive and though I’m enjoying with my preschool child, I can imagine older children having equally great time going through it. While solving puzzles, kids learn how to use their minds in logical, yet creative way which is absolutely perfect way how to keep their attention and motivate them to learning.
Therefore, my big recommendations for Rod Stoner’s work – he manages to combine all the tiny elements required to produce exciting, educational and innovative book for children.
I was given a copy of this book by the author for the purpose of unbiased review, while all the presented information is based on my impressions. ...more
Agnieszka Paletta was born in Poland and raised in Canada where she moved with her family when she was 9 years old. After she graduated from the UniveAgnieszka Paletta was born in Poland and raised in Canada where she moved with her family when she was 9 years old. After she graduated from the University of Toronto with a double-major in English and Criminology she worked on various places and different jobs, all around the world – from teaching and IT to waitress and executive assistant.
I started this review with author's bio for clear reason - Agnieszka Paletta due to her life experience understands what big picture is, she has sense of humor and in her writing is evident how restless spirit she is.
I did not had chance to read the first part of her “Doing Germany” series, but its sequel is full of humor - an easy read, unpretentious work that is fun to go through.
While she (continues to) discover Germany there are plenty of situations that will make you laugh, though there are also few great unexpected lessons to be learned while browsing through her pages.
“Doing Germany 2” is a good read and though in opposite order, Agnieszka Paletta intrigued me enough to read the first part of her series (as soon as I manage to). ...more
Marco Polo USA Southwest is another guide I had chance to read and enjoy, coming from the esteemed UK publisher. Using this guide I am sure tourist wiMarco Polo USA Southwest is another guide I had chance to read and enjoy, coming from the esteemed UK publisher. Using this guide I am sure tourist will be able to experience many interesting and adventurous things these southwest US states offer.
If you are familiar with layout of Marco Polo guides no big surprises here - places to sleep and eat while visiting American Southwest, list of trips and tours, best places for shopping and those that must be visited with kids, places to spend the night full of entertainment if you are night bird and much more.
As all other MP guides, this one is also refreshed with new information and comes with detailed pull-out map showing the region’s best tours that will be helpful in planning the perfect break.
Of course, inside can be found my two favorite chapters – always helpful Insider tips and Dos/Don’ts – for me, at least, very main reasons why I carry these guides anywhere I travel.
Handy, full of information, convenient to use, the recent guide from known UK publisher Marco Polo I enjoyed is something that I highly recommend to take along on a road if visiting Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Las Vegas....more
Marco Polo pocket guide about Portugal proves how easy is to be fooled by this country’s size – though small, Portugal is fabulous place of great cultMarco Polo pocket guide about Portugal proves how easy is to be fooled by this country’s size – though small, Portugal is fabulous place of great culture, history and beautiful nature. And with this guide in hand, one will be able to experience many things Portugal offers.
On 150 pages listed are places where you can eat local specialties, best hotels and many small shops you should visit, tourist meccas split into five Portugal regions with special emphasize on Lisbon and its surroundings, recommended places to visit with kids or during the night, list of festivals and events throughout the year and many other things.
As in other Marco Polo guides I had chance to enjoy, though being up-to-date, the best feature found inside are Insider tips – something that will persuade you to take this handy guide wherever you are in Portugal.
Beautiful landscapes, kind of beaches you saw only in your dreams, hilltop castles and villages – are some of things you will have chance to enjoy using this convenient and lightweight guide, full of information. With additional pull-out map, this guide prepared by worldwide known UK publisher Marco Polo is something not to be missed if you are visiting this small yet one of the most beautiful countries in Europe....more
Marco Polo guides besides Frommer’s are my favorite, but there are also many other series; seems like every series has kind of specialization – while Marco Polo guides besides Frommer’s are my favorite, but there are also many other series; seems like every series has kind of specialization – while ones are good if you are trying to find good places to eat or sleep, others are best when it comes to art and monuments. Some are going in depth for the selected sights, while others try to cover as much as it is possible.
In my opinion Marco Polo guides find the right measure – covering lot of things, yet for some most important going into the details providing extra insider tips. Therefore, using this particular guide visitor to the farthest South East country will be able to experience all that New Zealand offers.
You will find inside places to stay and eat, great places to visit, nature trips and tours, list of festivals and other events to visit, best places to visit during the night, shopping centers, places to visit when you are with kids and more.
This Marco Polo guide is up-to-date while the best add-on thing found inside are Insider tips, something that will make you carry this handy guide anywhere you go.
Convenient, lightweight, full of information and with detailed pull-out map, another edition of known UK publisher Marco Polo is something not to be missed if you are visiting New Zealand....more
‘Elphie and Dad go on an Epic Adventure‘, written by Hagit R. Oron and nice illustrated by Or Oron is well-made, educating children book that through ‘Elphie and Dad go on an Epic Adventure‘, written by Hagit R. Oron and nice illustrated by Or Oron is well-made, educating children book that through its colorful pages shows an easy-to-understand story about relationship between father and son.
Inside the covers the simple story of turning an ordinary chore into something exciting is presented. On the other hand, father was the one who came up with the idea of epic adventure therefore he was very cautious, while Elphie became bored because she was not allowed much space. The lesson authors provided is that kids need to have some space from their parents.
What is also particularly noteworthy about this book is its artwork – the nicely made digital illustrations that on whole spreads picture particular scenes from the story. The illustrations are full of bright and warm colors, while the level of detail would allow with each new reading to spot some new previously unnoticed detail.
Overall, ‘Elphie and Dad go on an Epic Adventure‘ can be recommended both as touching and educating title for children who are going to enjoy this colorfully made and imaginative book. Therefore I hope this is not the last book I will read from these talented authors.
I was given a copy of this book by the author for the purpose of unbiased review, while all the presented information is based on my impressions. ...more
I was attracted to this book mainly because of great pre-release promotion though the final impressions are so-so.
Definitely the author’s ambitions weI was attracted to this book mainly because of great pre-release promotion though the final impressions are so-so.
Definitely the author’s ambitions were high – an unusual story of femme fatale named Judith/Lauren in a world of art who leaves lot of bodies behind, combined with graphic sex scenes (much better than those in 50 Shades).
But the final result was not quite successful – it feels in moments a bit unbelievable and somehow unfinished, like the author wanted too much and wasn’t sure how to completely round the whole story.
Though I am not disappointed and I am not going to disclose plot details in order not to spoil the fun, yet I recommend readers not to expect too much – a good piece but definitely not masterpiece. ...more
„The End of Alchemy“ is a book about very important subject, written by a man who knows what he is talking about - his name is Mervyn King and he is e„The End of Alchemy“ is a book about very important subject, written by a man who knows what he is talking about - his name is Mervyn King and he is ex-Governor of the Bank of England.
Not only his book is look behind-the-scenes of recent financial crisis, but also his work offers many helpful and thoughtful ideas how to prevent similar disasters in the future.
Speaking about the title, on the very beginning King explains how for a long time through our history, banks and money were seen as kind of financial alchemy, up until the very moment when we realized a quite opposite reality – they are actually the weakest part of our economies.
King is knowledgeable and fearless man, therefore his warnings (that nothing or almost nothing was learned from the troubled past) should be taken seriously and his advices and experience should be used in reforms to prevent financial crises for future generations. The future crises that are going to be even more catastrophic and painful experience for today’s young people.
„The End of Alchemy“ is not a book for everyone. Though on one hand it’s a bit thick with its almost 500 pages, because of King’s interesting writing style will be great journey into the financial past, present and future for those who dare. ...more
Using this guide you will be able to experience all that California offers, you can be sure in that.
Places to stay, places to eat, trendy places to viUsing this guide you will be able to experience all that California offers, you can be sure in that.
Places to stay, places to eat, trendy places to visit, tourist meccas, best places to visit during the night, shopping centers, places to visit when with kids, links, blogs, festivals and much more.
The guide is up-to-date and the nicest add-on is Insider tips – for me, at least, one of the main reasons you will carry this guide anywhere you go.
Convenient, lightweight, yet full of information and with detailed pull-out map, this guide from known UK publisher Marco Polo is something not to be missed if you are visiting The Golden State. ...more
Dubai guide edition from Marco Polo Spiral Guides series is one of the newest guides this worldwide known publisher released. On almost 200 pages it pDubai guide edition from Marco Polo Spiral Guides series is one of the newest guides this worldwide known publisher released. On almost 200 pages it provides plenty of information together with numerous great insider tips, making this guide nice companion for Dubai visit.
The guide is split into the 10 chapters: - The Magazine - Finding Your Feet - In depth review of 5 Dubai neighborhoods - Walks & Tours - Practical Information - Street Atlas - Index
The nice add-on is big pull-out map made in scale 1:45000 making sure you will find what you are looking for.
After the introduction about UAE and Dubai itself, Finding Your Feet section gives practical information about arriving to Airport, advices how to orient yourself, where to stay, what to eat and drink, where to shop.
Then it goes much more in depth with the description of all the Dubai neighborhoods giving for each of them few general information, where and how to spend perfect day, TOP 10 things to see or visit, thing that should not be missed, what to do in leisure time and where to go for perfect stay, meal, shopping and entertainment.
Given my best friend was recently there it was great hearing how accurate and up-to-date this guide is together with its trademark feature - Insider tips – that is one of the reasons why Marco Polo guides are so respected all around the world.
Convenient, lightweight, yet full of information and with detailed pull-out map, this guide from known UK publisher Marco Polo is something not to be missed if you are visiting Dubai....more
After having the chance to enjoy Anthony and Ben Holden’s anthology “Poems That Make Grown Men Cry” I was excited learning about new work of this son After having the chance to enjoy Anthony and Ben Holden’s anthology “Poems That Make Grown Men Cry” I was excited learning about new work of this son and father. This time for their subject they take women, asking the same question, therefore no big surprise this collection is called “Poems That Make Grown Women Cry”.
Of course, when it comes to the anthologies of all sorts, some of works are great, some are good and few you will not lose much if they are skipped. Still, these days “Poems That Make Grown Women Cry” are one of the few poetry collections I would highly recommend – delivering beauty and emotions in different forms, causing melancholy, sorrow or tears.
The nice feature in both collections are adding of brief explanation why each poem was chosen to become part of collection – beside being interesting to read, even more interesting is to see how two persons can have different view of particular poem, different reasons what makes it so special.
Therefore, if you are searching for the good poem anthology or someone young who just started discovering the exciting world of poetry, my recommendation is to try any or both of these collections – though sad due to the emotions caused, the beauty of the verses is indisputable. ...more
“Pretty Happy” written by Kate Hudson, worldwide known actress and daughter of Goldie Hawn, manages to deliver much more than usual kind of celebrity “Pretty Happy” written by Kate Hudson, worldwide known actress and daughter of Goldie Hawn, manages to deliver much more than usual kind of celebrity memoir.
Given I’m not the type of reader who often reads celebrity books, in this occasion I was curious about Hudson’s work because of her career I admire. Therefore the first surprise was the fact this is not kind of “exercise + diet tips how to become like me”, instead providing numerous resources and approaches (most of them completely unknown to me) how to be healthy, find balance and fulfillment in own life, finding happiness along the way.
The nice add-ons are the quizzes that are certainly helpful in finding solution for your own particular personality based on your life style, stress, traits and everyday habits. Also, Hudson at the very end of book provides resource list for those interested to find even more information.
Therefore, Kate Hudson with her book not only didn’t disappoint – quite contrary she inspires reader to embark on the journey of self-fulfillment leading more healthier and satisfying life. ...more
„Broken Vows“, written by Tom Bower, an investigative journalist and historian, gives a clear insight into the time longest-serving Labour Party Prime„Broken Vows“, written by Tom Bower, an investigative journalist and historian, gives a clear insight into the time longest-serving Labour Party Prime Minister Tony Blair spent in Downing Street.
Bower’s book is full of controversy providing the details about particular issues that had long-lasting consequences on UK and world in general – such as war on the Middle East and allowance for 2 million migrants to enter UK.
Among other interesting things, author also writes about the enormous amount of money Blair earned after his resignation in 2007 dealing with controversial and autocratic leaders around the world and Blair’s connection with Wendi Deng, who is Rupert Murdoch’s former wife.
Overall, Tom Bower with his „Broken Vows“ managed to deliver candid and powerful biography of man who ruled Britain politics for a decade showing why, when and what went wrong for one of the most promising politicians of 21st century. ...more
If you search for perfect gift for Mum who loves to read with a small baby – there's no better gift this Mother's Day than this masterpiece done by “HIf you search for perfect gift for Mum who loves to read with a small baby – there's no better gift this Mother's Day than this masterpiece done by “Hungry Caterpillar” creator Eric Carle!
The known motives from one of the most successful children's books of all time for this occasion are supplemented with the animal Mums and babies – something adorable to browse through.
Though my baby is not so young anymore, “Hungry Caterpillar” is still one of the books she takes from the shelf. Therefore I was not able to resist a second when I saw it in bookstore - and I am happy for that decision. ...more
An educationalist Pie Corbett introduced “Talk for Writing” storymaking approach to help children in development of their imagination and linguistic aAn educationalist Pie Corbett introduced “Talk for Writing” storymaking approach to help children in development of their imagination and linguistic abilities through stories and rhyme. While children imitate the text it enables them to internalize the language patterns of storytelling, then work on them, becoming confident inventors of their own stories, in process.
This approach also is helpful for setting the foundation of love towards reading, helping children to move from spoken storytelling to start writing their own stories.
Pie Corbett’s book shows in practice how to introduce this concept, involving not only the children, but all the parties (parents, teachers, family) in process of learning the same stories that the children are learning.
“Talk for Writing”, a very interesting approach presented together with the wealth of information and practical resources, is a real pleasure to “dive” in. ...more
“Not In Your Genes” written by psychologist Oliver James is a book packed with case histories. Some are based on clients author has worked with and in“Not In Your Genes” written by psychologist Oliver James is a book packed with case histories. Some are based on clients author has worked with and in these cases, while others are based on emails and subsequent phone or Skype conversations he has had with people who contacted him and who have also given permission for their use.
James also uses famous people to exemplify points he is making. You will find story of Paula Yates and her daughter Peaches Geldof and some other famous examples, mostly based on biographies and autobiographies. The author emphasizes that as in his previous books, these psychobiographical examples are based on reliable sources, like the famous people’s own accounts of their fives, and in some cases, his own personal experience from working with them, or interviews he did with them. In using psychobiography, he is following the tradition developed by Sigmund Freud and Lytton Strachey, hoping to engage the reader through famous people with whom they may feel they already have some kind of relationship, through the media, or their artistic or scientific creations.
Human beings have the longest period of dependence on their parents for survival of any species. Whereas most mammals are independent after a few weeks or months, humans require five years. For that reason, humans start off highly attuned to our main carers, hoping to attract their loving and material resources. We may die, emotionally as well as literally, if we do not.
The latest evidence from the Human Genome Project is proving that it is not genes which make psychological traits run in families. There are physical traits that pass down genetically, like height, looks and eye color, but it now seems very much as if variations in things like mental illness, smartness or shyness, have little or nothing to do with the sequences of DNA which pass from parent to child.
Rather, it is proven that patterns of nurture make us like our parents and grandparents: what travels down the generations are precise kinds of bickering, humor, snide asides, delicious food preparation, beatings, hugging, short-temperedness.
You are like you are because you were related to by both your parents in very particular ways, good and bad. When you have children, you are liable to do exactly the same, or something similar, in many respects, or else react against it.
How you were cared for, especially in early life, was critical. This, in turn, was caused by the way your parents were cared for, all the way back to your grandparents and beyond. The best evidence suggests that nine out of ten maltreated children develop a mental illness as adults. Seventy per cent of maltreated children become maltreating parents themselves.
Much nurture is positive, the love and sensitivity, the teaching of skills, the intimacy. But in almost all families, there are toxic patterns. The implication is that we do not have to go on repeating the past.
Genes enable almost all of us to acquire language. But which one we speak is wholly dependent on the one we are taught by our parents and society. The same way, nearly all of us have the potential for psychological characteristics like liveliness, intelligence or depression, but the extent to which we develop them and in precisely what way depends largely, or completely, on nurture.
Though I finished it an hour ago and my impressions are still fresh, “Not In Your Genes” written by Oliver James is book you must read if you are interested in psychology, especially children’s. ...more
“The Great Mouse Plot” is story written by Roald Dahl, a legendary British writer and screenwriter for both children and adults who became one of the “The Great Mouse Plot” is story written by Roald Dahl, a legendary British writer and screenwriter for both children and adults who became one of the world's most successful authors.
In this tale the main character is a boy who every day passes past a shop filled with sweets, owned by mean Mrs. Pratchett – a type of woman who simply does not like children.
But the boy is going to teach this woman a lesson after coming up with a scheme that includes the dead mouse he found… a perfect plan!
Roald Dahl made numerous great titles for children and it is difficult to miss with any of them. But given “The Great Mouse Plot” was chosen as one of the books titles for World Book Day 2016 celebration, I once again enjoyed this interesting and charming book with my daughter – a perfect introduction to Dahl’s storytelling. ...more
Sir Chris Hoy, a known former cyclist who became the first British Olympian claiming three gold medals at one games at the 2008 Summer Olympics in BeiSir Chris Hoy, a known former cyclist who became the first British Olympian claiming three gold medals at one games at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, decided to embark in writing.
The result is beautifully written series that introduces boy character named Fergus – and ordinary boy from neighborhood with an extraordinary imagination.
“The Great Cycle Challenge“ is a second book in series after the debut named “The Best Birthday Bike” in which reader had chance to meet this guy who wants so hard to get a super bike for his birthday. But given how expensive “Sullivan Swift” is, and his mother and grandfather are not able to afford such gift, Fergus have to use father‘s old bicycle. But when Fergus will try this bike, he is going to find out some unbelievable and magical truth…
I can highly recommend both this and the previous book in series that encourage imagination and though may seem somehow old-school yet there are full of positivity and great lessons for young readers. And also I must not forget about the great illustrations made by Clare Elsom – they are simple beautiful. ...more
With his powerful novel “The Lovers” Rod Nordland manages to take reader on a journey to completely different place than we are living when it comes tWith his powerful novel “The Lovers” Rod Nordland manages to take reader on a journey to completely different place than we are living when it comes to love. We are introduced to Romeo and Juliet from Afghanistan, Zakia and Ali, their true story of forbidden love because of tradition and strict rules that cannot be broken without risking own life.
Zakia decided not to marry man she had to, instead she decided to confront her family daring to choose love instead of the tradition - someone she fell in love with.
This book is not a fiction you can read knowing that this is only story made in a mind of the author – this is a real story of a man who chose to speak about Afghan women, revealing the shocking truth about the country where woman is in a possession of family and men, and the only way to stay alive is to follow the rules, ruthless and shocking for modern world, yet the only one possible for them.
“The Lovers” is shocking and powerful book that needs to be read and further recommended for other readers to read, too. ...more
“10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat” written by Dr. Frank Lipman is not a kind of book I usually read. While looking for something else I found this “10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat” written by Dr. Frank Lipman is not a kind of book I usually read. While looking for something else I found this one and went through a bit.
Boy I was hooked after few pages with great mix of helpful advices that can be instantly applied in everyday life – not only about the usual suspects diet and exercise, but also on other aspects of our lives such as sleeping habits, meditation, yoga, vitamins, food supplements.
Nicely written, full of great tips, recipes and exercises – this is great example of self-help book that people who are not fans of the genre will love. ...more
‘We're Going on an Egg Hunt’ written and illustrated by known author Laura Hughes is a perfect book for youngsters who can't wait for Easter to do the‘We're Going on an Egg Hunt’ written and illustrated by known author Laura Hughes is a perfect book for youngsters who can't wait for Easter to do the egg hunt.
Nicely illustrated Hughes book will take its readers together with Easter Bunnies on lift-the-flap egg hunt. The goal is to find ten of them avoiding all the charming obstructions such as bees, lambs and ducks.
And when my young daughter finished her first egg hunt, immediately she started right from the beginning.
A charming book that can be highly recommended for one of the most beloved children's holidays. ...more
“Death Steppe” written by Judy Bruce is novel set in time of Second World War, more precisely in Soviet Union near the end of war during retreat of Ge“Death Steppe” written by Judy Bruce is novel set in time of Second World War, more precisely in Soviet Union near the end of war during retreat of Germany soldiers. The first main character called Elena Nevskaya is a Russian widow who works as a medic on the front lines. The other is German Lieutenant Friedrich Halder, who is a former professor certain he will not survive the war.
These two are going to meet because of unusual fate and have to rely on each other while hiding together…
Judy Bruce with her novel manages to create a real convincing experience of final days of war in Russia during World War II. The strongest parts of her novel are believable characters and story in general, without clichés usually found in books of such genre.
Therefore if you consider yourself a fan of good war fiction with few drops of romance, look no further because “Death Steppe” is kind of novel that will keep you interested the very last page.
I was given a copy of this book by the author for the purpose of unbiased review, while all the presented information is based on my impressions. ...more
Having chance to read Moa trilogy written by Tricia Stewart Shiu I already fell in love with author's style. Therefore when she informed me a new noveHaving chance to read Moa trilogy written by Tricia Stewart Shiu I already fell in love with author's style. Therefore when she informed me a new novel was published named „Please Hold“ I was excited to read it as soon as possible.
In short - Tricia Stewart Shiu with each new book just gets better.
Though there is no need to spoil the fun of own discovery given a novel is not too long, I can only say Shiu manages to give reader a sneak peak at the world of Hollywood studio introducing main female character who is trying to survive in this ruthless world…
Full of humor and love, entertaining and addictive, this novel will leave you wanting for more.
I was given a copy of this book by the author for the purpose of unbiased review, while all the presented information is based on my impressions. ...more
Ladybird Books, something that instantly reminds to those years long gone, are back. Though these book are actually made for grown-ups.
Everything is aLadybird Books, something that instantly reminds to those years long gone, are back. Though these book are actually made for grown-ups.
Everything is as we remember from the past – known logo, original artwork and fonts, yet their subject are different. This for the Mum is the first one I read, yet I quickly browsed through several others such as “The Book Of The Hangover”, “Book Of Dating”, „Book of the Mid-Life Crisis” - well you get the point.
A great tribute to the originals, full of nostalgia and humor, the new LadyBird Books are something great for grey days that will surely make you laugh. As I am doing right now while writing this, planning to go through it once again. ...more
“Happy Easter!” is the latest installment in board book series named “In the Night Garden”. This time a theme of a book is Easter, dyeing eggs and the“Happy Easter!” is the latest installment in board book series named “In the Night Garden”. This time a theme of a book is Easter, dyeing eggs and the other things related to Easter tradition.
Because “In the Night Garden” is not so known show in US, this is a BBC children's television series, made for children up to age of 4, pretty much similar to Teletubbies. The books follow the known rag doll characters from TV series – Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka, Tombliboo Unn, Tomblibooo Ooo and Tombliboo Eee.
The creators of “In the Night Garden” emphasized series was made to help children relax and achieve calming relationships with parents. In that sense “Happy Easter!” is doing the same job and doing it great. It is nice adorable book, perfect bedtime read for Easter time - therefore my daughter will get it in Easter basket.
Or maybe we will change our minds and start enjoying it sooner as a kind of a preparation for this beautiful holiday. ...more
Few days ago I was thinking about some special gift for one young Batman fan. And then I stumble upon something that was absolutely perfect - „Batman Few days ago I was thinking about some special gift for one young Batman fan. And then I stumble upon something that was absolutely perfect - „Batman Character Encyclopedia“ made by Matthew K. Manning is kind of book any fan would like to have in own collection.
On 200 pages every character from Batman universe you can think of is presented. One big and one smaller color photos of good quality, short info (real name, occupation, height and weight, base, allies, foes, powers and abilities), biography and some trivia can be found.
Though you should not expect lot of details, for the target audience of young schoolchildren the book is absolutely perfect – thick book of high quality, packed with wealth of information is the real eye candy. I managed to find great gift that I can highly recommend.
And of course I took some time to browse through it myself, before I wrapped it up. ...more
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