‘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.
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‘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.
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‘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.
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With “Drama Dolls” Jason Tanamor manages to deliver a great story about the grief.
When main character named Jeffrey lost his wife, everything he had With “Drama Dolls” Jason Tanamor manages to deliver a great story about the grief.
When main character named Jeffrey lost his wife, everything he had crumbled to dust. And instead of grief most people would choose, Jeffrey decides to spend time with his neighbor, dressed in a cheerleader uniform robbing houses…
Completely unusual subject, delivered in a kind of Chuck Palahniuk style, “Drama Dolls” are type of book you will not forget long after the last page will be read. Entertaining, humorous, in same time sad as well, Jason Tanamor keeps surprising reader up to the very end with his twists making his book highly recommended piece of indie literature.
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“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.
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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.
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‘Dregs of the Culver Waste’, a debut book written by Christopher R. Sendrowski is decent piece of dystopian fantasy fiction story.
In his story the aut‘Dregs of the Culver Waste’, a debut book written by Christopher R. Sendrowski is decent piece of dystopian fantasy fiction story.
In his story the author takes into the fantasy world full of mystery and magic full of realistic believable characters where the most important skill is know how to survive. Though some of the fellow reviewers have remarks about the length, not for a single moment I was bored or tempted to skip a few of the pages.
Therefore, this well-made dystopia made as a mixture of mystery, suspense and action elements will certainly have appeal on readers who like read fantasy novels and dystopian visions of human future.
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“123 Count With Me” is colorful and educating book for children that provides them with the opportunity to learn their numbers from 1 to 10 in an ente“123 Count With Me” is colorful and educating book for children that provides them with the opportunity to learn their numbers from 1 to 10 in an entertaining way.
Besides being educating read, the artwork made by artist called Parbbonni found inside makes this additionally great experience - illustrations are full of bright colors, making “123 Count With Me” an appealing read for both kids and their parents.
As a nice add-on, the author provided possibility to learn counting backwards from ten to one – something that is not common in these kind of books yet it is very useful.
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“Nanjing 1937” written by Peter Harmsen is a well-researched book that gives more than a good overview of the fall of China capital during the Second “Nanjing 1937” written by Peter Harmsen is a well-researched book that gives more than a good overview of the fall of China capital during the Second World War.
The author manages to tell his story in an interesting way using the wealth of information gathered from all kind of sources – archives, memoirs, media and academic papers. Also, Harmsen succeeds in presentation of his story from the different angles, both soldiers and civilians – politicians, residents and foreigners.
Overall, “Nanjing 1937” is very good book for history researchers giving solid insight into the less known aspects of Second World War.
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“The Moors” written by Jody Medland is a well-made novel that combines psychological thriller with some chilling moments.
The author successfully manag“The Moors” written by Jody Medland is a well-made novel that combines psychological thriller with some chilling moments.
The author successfully manages to avoid many clichés usually found in the genre and though the feeling of desperation in moments can be hard to resist, the ending is fantastic and perfectly rounds the whole story.
Also worth emphasizing are the novel characters that are both believable and interesting, enriching the story and enabling reader to make emotional connection.
Jody Medland’s “The Moors” is a novel full of suspense, a psychological thriller that in moments may seem too desperate due to the darkness it brings, leaving the feel of chill and fear behind – a work that was a big surprise for me, a book definitely worth your time.
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The art of project management is much more than just a sum of activities performed by project manager - it involves all the actions done by team membeThe art of project management is much more than just a sum of activities performed by project manager - it involves all the actions done by team members in project planning, managing and closing phase. Therefore is fair to say it takes more than successful project manager to have a successful project, everyone in project team contribute to its success.
“Project Management: Failed Government IT Project Business Cases, A Career Guide to Lessons Learned” written by Natalie Disque, though not too thick, is kind of a book every project manager should read, presenting all the important project aspects while not focusing on any particular project management methodology. It is packed with author's personal project management experience providing insight into all the aspects that make project management a real art. Due to own PMP credential and 13+ years in PM, reading it was a great joy.
What sets this book apart from all the other PM books is personal tone that is usually substituted with lot of theory. Due to its size and interesting writing style, you will read it easily in one sitting.
Natalie Disque's “Project Management: Failed Government IT Project Business Cases, A Career Guide to Lessons Learned” is different book about project management - comprehensive, written with someone with a lot of experience, succeeds in presenting of all the aspects of this highly interesting profession.
Therefore it is recommended read for both seasoned project managers and those interested in learning what project management is.
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"Frightfully Ever After" by Nick DeWolf is kind of genre mix that this debut author manages to combine and skillfully incorporate into an interesting "Frightfully Ever After" by Nick DeWolf is kind of genre mix that this debut author manages to combine and skillfully incorporate into an interesting novel - showing a good potential for times that are ahead.
Therefore one should not be surprised seeing the usual motives of thriller, fantasy and gore horror in same story, and it may sound like an incredible experiment – believe me, it works!
DeWolf writes in simple and easy-to-read manner, avoiding at all times running into usual clichés these days mainstream books are full of, and by the time you come to the end it all somehow became part of author’s charm.
Therefore, though this is not a book you are going to buy for Father’s Day or as Mom’s birthday present, "Frightfully Ever After" is fun and unpretentious literature with interesting story that introduced could be recommended for readers willing to take a risk. I'm personally interested which way the talent for story telling is going to take Nick DeWolf…
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“Too Many”, a novel written by Dave McDonald, brings a story about sort of dystopian future caused by the growing population and scarce resources.
Thou“Too Many”, a novel written by Dave McDonald, brings a story about sort of dystopian future caused by the growing population and scarce resources.
Though it is difficult to write anything about such kind of book in same time not revealing the story and spoil the pleasure of own discovery, the experience author delivers with his compelling main character and thrilling story is obvious.
And though this is an exciting thriller, at the same time this is a story about human society, of our decisions that affect our lives and lives of all the people around us…
What sets this novel apart from many others is most of the time a reader is going to ask her/himself where the story will go, making it at the same time a real page turner and unpredictable read. Also, novel is written in nice style and though self-published manages to avoid all the usual pitfalls. Therefore, this novel by new emerging name Dave McDonald can be recommended both because of its pace, style and theme.
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Though these days there are less and less forbidden areas when it comes to joking, „Sincerely, Your Prostate”, written by Ben Samaroo and humorously iThough these days there are less and less forbidden areas when it comes to joking, „Sincerely, Your Prostate”, written by Ben Samaroo and humorously illustrated by Ruqaiyya Reza, manages to go one step further – the collection of presented jokes are all about “men's issues”.
The collection of jokes on 40 of its pages is made in a way of illustrated love letters addressed to men of all ages, and besides these pictures guaranteed to make you laugh every time, the authors are trying to reduce the stigmas usually associated with of men's health issues raising awareness for them.
Therefore two thumbs up for this humorous and smart collection of jokes that men will understand very well.
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“Do What You Want On Wall Street” by Geoff Blades is a good example of self-help literature that actually can help people.
Fifteen years ago when Geoff“Do What You Want On Wall Street” by Geoff Blades is a good example of self-help literature that actually can help people.
Fifteen years ago when Geoff Blades stepped back from his career at Goldman Sachs and began asking questions about career development, he had he hadn't a clue where it would lead him. What began as author’s goal to find better or any whatsoever answer for own career led Geoff Blades becoming obsessed with how we do what we want with our lives and our careers.
Though large in its scope, “Do What You Want On Wall Street” - this interesting book manages to keep reader’s attention all through its reading, providing numerous tips and small wisdoms on its pages. One must admit that author shows not only the way we need to follow to reach our goals, but provide clear system for doing what you want in order to reach it.
Therefore, I can recommend it to those people who want to transform their careers and get back on track to make their lives what they want them to be.
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‘Life Beyond The Mask’ written by Paul Ryder is a thick, yet highly interesting and helpful self-help title I received for the purpose of review that ‘Life Beyond The Mask’ written by Paul Ryder is a thick, yet highly interesting and helpful self-help title I received for the purpose of review that talks about author’s Life Beyond the Mask programme.
The author manages to provide not only interesting and powerful psychological models and strategies, but also hear from author’s own experience parts of life journey and the frustration he found himself whilst taking many of the actions. The reason is simple – Ryder wanted to include his own experiences in order to show the pitfalls and challenges which he faced, so hopefully one can navigate around them to make own journey as smooth as possible.
I liked his sentence that throughout his journey he has personally heard a few authors and therapists claim that ‘they’ have the key to success and that ‘their’ way is the only way. The author advises reader to be very cautious of this claim as he believes that nobody has the answer to everything and everything Ryder covered in his book is only his own perception and therefore is not the only way.
Therefore ‘Life Beyond The Mask’ is definitely not another title in the series of numerous self-help books because of many good and applicable advices it offers that can be helpful to each and every reader.
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“Zoo of Emotions” written by Teneisha Jones, beautifully illustrated by Amy Churchwell with help of their colleague Christopher Jones is a great way f“Zoo of Emotions” written by Teneisha Jones, beautifully illustrated by Amy Churchwell with help of their colleague Christopher Jones is a great way for kids to learn the ABC's.
With its text written in rhymes and illustrated with colorful animal pictures full of details, there is a mini poem for each alphabet letter on two-page spread – something that will be very appealing to the eyes and ears of young reader.
But besides beautiful and imaginative content, this book has something special, something that could not be explained by words what keeps kids engaged in the story, the reason why children would ask you to start from the beginning the moment you turn the last page.
Therefore if you search for imaginative, smart and appealing ABC book that will occupy your children for some time, look no further - “Zoo of Emotions”, the work of three young artists would be an awesome choice, especially if your kids love animals.
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‘From the Sky’ written by J.E. Nicassio is a nice YA surprise, delivering great combination of SF with romance motives and few drops of conspiracy the‘From the Sky’ written by J.E. Nicassio is a nice YA surprise, delivering great combination of SF with romance motives and few drops of conspiracy theory – the result is believable story full of action that younger reader will highly enjoy.
The book begins with main character - Samantha Hunter – losing her twin brother in a car accident. This would only be beginning of sad things in her life, because only several months later her mother is going to die and she remains only with her father.
They are going to move from Pittsburgh to New Mexico, trying to start new life. Samantha is going to meet guy named Lucien Foster, who though new to her somehow feels so familiar. Samantha is firstly a bit nervous when it comes to Lucien because of his sudden showing up, but soon the unbelievable truth is going to be revealed in front of her eyes – Lucien will show her the whole new world, some fantastic powers she only read about or watch in movies.
And though all of it seems so appealing, especially as Samantha grows closer Lucien, in same time she is afraid what is going to happen in the future…
‘From the Sky’ is a book that with its interesting premise will be appealing to teens and YA people all around the globe, though equally good part of book are its characters, both Samantha and Lucien, enabling reader to become part of this exciting story. The result is story full of strong emotions and doubts, chases and action that overall makes reading of this book a powerful and unforgettable experience.
Therefore, though I was asking myself being the right person for reading it, J.E. Nicassio with her book managed to hook me completely and I could not recommend it enough for YA lovers – the author wrote a story that you could read few times and then recommend to all your friends to do the same.
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“Einstein: A Life of Genius” written by Alexander Kennedy is a bit short, yet rather well written book for readers interested about the most important“Einstein: A Life of Genius” written by Alexander Kennedy is a bit short, yet rather well written book for readers interested about the most important facts on Albert Einstein life.
In his book divided in seven chapters, Kennedy right at the beginning emphasizes his focus only on information essential to telling an informative and entertaining story, the end result being a very focused and easy-to-read book that anyone can enjoy.
From events that transformed an average boy into a man who would become synonymous with genius, the very important year of 1905 when Einstein revolutionized the science, his professor years, to the years when he became worldwide known celebrity and continued his research that reconciled his scientific knowledge with his religious beliefs – Kennedy brings in front of the reader's eyes the information that will help in better understanding of this genius.
Therefore, if you don’t have time or patience going through some good but extensive Einstein biographies, I could recommend reading Kennedy’s “Einstein: A Life of Genius”, especially for those readers who usually don’t like reading historical accounts.
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“The Laws of Nature” written by Ashley Franz Holzmann is an anthology that manages to mess with your head and create in reader’s mind kind of sense ho“The Laws of Nature” written by Ashley Franz Holzmann is an anthology that manages to mess with your head and create in reader’s mind kind of sense horror stories suppose to - the thrill and uncertainty.
In his collection conveniently subtitled “A Collection of Short Stories of Horror, Anxiety, Tragedy and Loss” the author delivers 19 short stories on diverse themes, made in different style, while this collection ends with the letter from the author in which he explains whole collection could be attributed to his meeting with a man named Patrick Albright.
The author also gives us a history of his anthology; his collection began with thirty stories and then reduced by the test readers and his editor to final number of nineteen published stories. Though Holzmann confesses struggling with the order of the stories, especially the first and the last one, I think he did an excellent job when it comes to ordering them in a way that will keep reader interested until the very last of them. The last of his stories “Cold Static” is actually my favorite, with its theme of dying and constant reborn.
Speaking of his style, not doubt Holzmann is a talented author that manages to convey great stories, believable characters and convincing worlds, and hopefully this anthology would give him the strength and confidence to go one step forward and write a bit longer works, novel maybe. He has capabilities and style - that I can guarantee.
Overall, “The Laws of Nature” is a good horror collection coming from an emerging name Ashley Franz Holzmann, and though young, all of his stories have that particular quality of lasting in our minds long after ending words have been read.
Hence his anthology can be recommended not only to horror short stories fans, though they can freely increase my rating for an additional star.
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Mikhail Bezrukov with his 44 pages long booklet ‘How to Survive in Russia: From the Bear's Mouth’ takes reader on a journey to the different Russia – Mikhail Bezrukov with his 44 pages long booklet ‘How to Survive in Russia: From the Bear's Mouth’ takes reader on a journey to the different Russia – different compared to Moscow what people usually are reminded of when they hear name of the country.
Instead, the author wanted to deal with some of the stereotypes on Russia and its inhabitants by discussing all those tiny details about nature, animals, harsh climate and, of course, its people.
The result is book that though not too thick managed to be informative and humorous which are both characteristics preferred for every title.
Therefore all praise to the author for giving not only lots of interesting facts, but for delivering them in way both educating and interesting, that is a great added-value.
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Mark James Barrett with his novel ‘The Dreams of the Black Butterfly’ delivered well-made thrilling work full of twists and turns that together with sMark James Barrett with his novel ‘The Dreams of the Black Butterfly’ delivered well-made thrilling work full of twists and turns that together with some provocative questions is going to keep reader interested until the very last of its 230 pages.
In center of the story is a man named Moises Quispe who heard rumors about the Black Butterfly – a mystical creature with hypnotic, velvet wings, dark and mysterious as the Peruvian jungle night.
The same jungle that gave life to Moises and embraced the spirit of his murdered family. So Moses will embark on journey to find it, yet he is not aware of what outcome this search will lead - the danger Moises will find himself will be almost insignificant comparing to consequences for whole humanity…
UK author Mark James Barrett is a freelance writer, author and screenwriter. He graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2011 with an MA in Creative Writing and has since been short-listed for the Impress Prize for New Writers and the International Aeon Award Short Fiction Contest. The Dreams of the Black Butterfly is his first book. The author lives in West Yorkshire with his wife Victoria, their daughters Lara and Isabella, and a nervous cat called Dorothy.
Though there are many similar works on the market, Mark James Barrett still succeeded to successfully avoid genre clichés leading reader through his story up to the (for some more or less) unexpected end.
Therefore, ‘The Dreams of the Black Butterfly’ as good example of indie literature can be recommended as work that will have appeal on thriller and mystery fans delivering experience that will make this novel worth the time invested in its reading.
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‘Motions and Moments’ is the second time I had the opportunity and pleasure reading Michael Pronko’s essays on Tokyo.
With ‘Beauty and Chaos’, his prev‘Motions and Moments’ is the second time I had the opportunity and pleasure reading Michael Pronko’s essays on Tokyo.
With ‘Beauty and Chaos’, his previous book I fully enjoyed, he managed to perfectly convey the spirit of this extraordinary Japanese megalopolis in a series of interesting, humorous and yet extremely educational essays. Or as Pronko said 'writing about Tokyo is like catching fish with a hollow gourd.'
In this anthology, he presents us 42 new essays, proving that he is not only the insider who knows so much about Tokyo, but someone who loves this city. Michael Pronko is the kind of caring parent who emphasizes own child’s virtues and explain flaws.
Michael Pronko has lived and wrote in and about Tokyo for fifteen years. Working as a professor at Meiji Gakuin University and teaching American literature, culture, film, music, and art, Pronko is a man that rightly, regardless of his origin, can be called insider. As he nicely wrote -fielding questions from his students about Jackson Pollock or Kurt Vonnegut and then wandering through Shinjuku's neon mayhem always puts ideas for writing into his head, while teaching also keeps him searching for the heart of life in the world's biggest city.
In this collection some of the motives that particularly impressed me were changes Tokyo went through brought by Western society and the consequences to Japan of fatal earthquake back in 2011.
Visiting Tokyo is something impossible to forget, regardless how experienced traveler you are. Therefore, as a man who grew up in different part of the world, Pronko manages to see things not so noticeable to locals, but also usually overlooked by Tokyo tourists. He succeeds taking reader to the places you did not read about in ads, providing a broader view of this extraordinary city.
I will conclude this review as I did the previous - if you plan visiting Tokyo for the first time or know someone who plan to do that, I recommend reading both of Pronko’s anthologies, because that way Tokyo would be experienced in much deeper and personal manner.
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Visiting Tokyo is an experience that is hard to forget, something that, no matter how experienced world traveler you are, is not comparable with anythVisiting Tokyo is an experience that is hard to forget, something that, no matter how experienced world traveler you are, is not comparable with anything else anywhere in the world.
Michael Pronko has lived and wrote in and about Tokyo for fifteen years. Working as a professor at Meiji Gakuin University and teaching American literature, culture, film, music, and art, Pronko is a man that rightly, regardless of his origin, can be called insider. As he nicely wrote -fielding questions from his students about Jackson Pollock or Kurt Vonnegut and then wandering through Shinjuku's neon mayhem always puts ideas for writing into his head, while teaching also keeps him searching for the heart of life in the world's biggest city.
The essays Pronko published in his book ‘Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life’ were originally published in Newsweek Japan in Japanese and then they were collected in a single book almost ten years ago. Two additional collections that were also made in Japanese followed – ‘The Other Side of English - An Anti-Grammar Manifesto’ and ‘Tokyo's Mystery Deepens’, both soon available in English, as well.
With ‘Beauty and Chaos’ the author managed to perfectly convey the spirit of this extraordinary Japanese city in a series of interesting, humorous and yet extremely educational essays. Or as Pronko says 'writing about Tokyo is like catching fish with a hollow gourd.'
Speaking about the subjects of his essays, the most of them made in several pages are different, some of them even unexpected with its topics. As a man raised somewhere else, Pronko manages to observe things not as noticeable to locals, but also overlooked by people that visit Tokyo. The author succeeds to take reader to the places one will not hear about in tourism ads, providing a different view of this unordinary megalopolis.
Therefore, if you plan to visit Tokyo for the first time or know someone else that soon will travel to the Far East, I recommend to surprise yourself or that person with the great book gift - except that coming home will be with a bit different memories, Tokyo will be experienced in much deeper and more personal way.
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‘Sid Red Rim’ written by Haley Kate is not too long, yet well-made adventurous work that will be loved by secondary school kids who enjoy reading ghos‘Sid Red Rim’ written by Haley Kate is not too long, yet well-made adventurous work that will be loved by secondary school kids who enjoy reading ghost stories.
The main character, boy named Sid is a desperate because he is fighting eternal insomnia. Because of curse from a witch, Sid can interact with the dead and he is going to find out about two ghosts haunting a castle who may be able to cure him from his problem… And the quest begins.
Haley Kate with ‘Sid Red Rim’ wrote an interesting and adventurous title that could easily become the beginning of new exciting book series. Her book will have appeal mostly on secondary grades kids who are not so young anymore not to be able enjoying some good frightening story.
And because of all mentioned, I can recommend ‘Sid Red Rim’ as not-so-long, easy-to-read, interesting and exciting piece of work for bit older children.
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These days seems lots of people have enough ideas and time to write books on how to ensure financial independence. And yet people seem failing to follThese days seems lots of people have enough ideas and time to write books on how to ensure financial independence. And yet people seem failing to follow those principles, taking into account the crisis that we see everywhere. Or perhaps those people should read books such as this to find answers and help?
I’m receiving lot of books that share the main idea how to avoid life that comes down to survival – and though not all of them are of decent quality, this one “How To Earn Money Fast” written by William Blackburn managed to grab my attention.
The reason is simple - author provides some fundamentals when it comes to investing, saving, defining goals and negotiating, to name a few. The author on book start explained the motivation behind writing such work – why he chose to share the advices from his own personal and professional experience in order to create something that gives people the facts about how to get started with entire money making process, physically and mentally.
William Blackburn on the pages of his book does not offer the secret recipe to get rich overnight, but instead offers some principles and ideas – something that he sees as a way out of the trouble. Therefore, readers should have realistic expectations of his booklet, because on its 40 pages you will get fundamentals and some good advices – their realization would depend on each and every reader after they close the last page.
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"Kyrie Irving: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Versatile Point Guards" written by Clayton Geoffreys is an informative and interesting "Kyrie Irving: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Versatile Point Guards" written by Clayton Geoffreys is an informative and interesting unauthorized biography of known basketball player Kyrie Irving - Cleveland Cavaliers brilliant passer and scorer.
Clayton Geoffreys is known for his unauthorized biography series that offer many books about known athletes prepared in easy-to-read manner and in much shorter scope than usually biographies are.
His book about Cavaliers superstar can be recommended to all fans of basketball, regardless of the fact which club they are supporting because it provides a lot of information about not only this player, but NBA world – the best league with all the superstar players - as whole.
Though unauthorized, Kyrie Irving still managed to offer many not so known facts and details about his sports career, but also about his background and road to success, his youth, family and friends.
Therefore, this book can be recommended to all those who are interested to learn more about Kyrie Irving, have great time while not spending too much time on reading - probably a winning triple-double combination for many readers.
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‘The Synergy Solution' written by Brendon Kelly, though not thick in scope, is an interesting and well-made booklet that combines good information abo‘The Synergy Solution' written by Brendon Kelly, though not thick in scope, is an interesting and well-made booklet that combines good information about today’s food industry, useful nutrition advices and exercise suggestions in order to deliver a formula for better, longer and healthier life.
In his debut book, the author debunks food industry, exposing the background why American people despite spending more than twice as much on healthcare as any other developed nation, have also managed to become the sickest people on the planet. Kelly proves how today food industry is slowly poisoning people, and what is especially shocking, how people are became brainwashed into accepting it.
How did this happen? The Synergy Solution answers that question (you will be shocked!) and also provides a solution. This is far more than simply another book about the latest fad diet. In it you will learn why foods react in specific ways once they are inside your body, and why certain foods create health and vitality, while others destroy it.
Yet, with his book the author manages to show there is still way out of this situation to become victorious about the health problems all around us – on book pages Kelly provides solution why foods react in specific ways once they are inside our bodies, why certain foods create health and vitality, while others destroy it. He advises turning to ourselves and listening to our bodies, neglecting the so-called truth delivered from the food companies.
Therefore, although some of the things the author brought are quite controversial, this booklet certainly deserves attention and should be recognized as useful read that could improve our life. In this sense, ‘The Synergy Solution' could be recommended to people who have health problems and seek inspiration for changing their lifestyle.
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‘The Undead Key’ written by K. R. Connor is a piece of well-made fantasy fiction, a first part in future series that tells a story about the eternal f‘The Undead Key’ written by K. R. Connor is a piece of well-made fantasy fiction, a first part in future series that tells a story about the eternal fight between good and evil.
With the waking of Drake planned to take place during the blood moon, Max and Alex need to fight for their survival. A love stronger than she has ever experienced before, Alex is going to find out Max is the only one who could tame new powers dwelling deep inside of her, she struggles to control. With the help of a group of Hunters and friends of Max, they could only hope it will be enough to stop Hell on Earth.
The fate of the world is in their hands, but Alex and Max are not sure if they could win the fight that lies ahead. Drake had taken her sister and unleashed hell. While the link between sisters grows stronger by the hour, Alex struggles to find a way to break the hold Jasmine had on her…
The well-rounded characters and a nicely conceived story both make K. R. Connor’s work a recommended read for fans of fantasy fiction literature. The author managed to create the original book that offers in same time lot of dramatic twist and turn situations, interwoven with well-conceived action scenes.
Therefore, if you are searching for good and original story from the author still not worldwide known, ‘The Undead Key’ could be your reading choice worth the consideration and promising start of new series.
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‘Bouncing Forward’ written by Michaela Haas, PhD is account of several brave women and men who instead of giving up have chosen to become more stronge‘Bouncing Forward’ written by Michaela Haas, PhD is account of several brave women and men who instead of giving up have chosen to become more stronger and happier regardless of some difficult situations they found themselves in their lives.
Therefore her 400 pages long book that is read with ease and interest until the very last of its pages is not just another book that describes how to deal with pain, but offers some actual inspiring tough life stories of people who show how to transform their pain into a journey to wisdom, love and purpose.
In her book, Michaela Haas decided to present twelve touching stories that all have suffering as central motive – either by those who survived terminal illness, the Holocaust, lost a partner or been a victim during their childhood. Based on the recent scientific findings, Hass presents numerous (over sixty) methods, almost all of them universal that would help you transform pain into the strength required to overcome all the bad.
Additionally, on the last pages of her book, the author provided five effective exercises for cultivating courage in the face of adversity – which, because of their simplicity, would be easy to apply in our everyday life, helping us to go through the tough times.
The author nicely said “…One of the best things we can do is to connect with other people who have been through something tough… Here we meet people who are not afraid to talk honestly about their struggles along with their insights. The book is to help people see the possibilities of growth.” – and using this book one could certainly realize the possibilities how to grow as person even in the most demanding times of our lives. And this characteristic of ‘Bouncing Forward’ written by Michaela Haas could be seen as the best recommendation I could give to both author and her book.
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