The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion
FALL CHALLENGE 2016
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15.8. Create Your Own Art
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How about this one?Made by Hand: Searching for Meaning in a Throwaway World.It is about DIY projects and reusing things on hand to make other things.
How about The 5-Minute Face: The Quick & Easy Makeup Guide for Every Woman. I'm terrible at makeup so I usually put on lipstick and that's it.
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It is about DIY projects and reusing things on hand to make other things."
sounds like it fits
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If that's a skill you want to learn/improve, sure
Is this one ok? Orson Scott Card- Characters and Viewpoint . It is about learning your craft as a writer.Thank you.
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Thank you."
sure
Can I use How to Survive a Horror Movie: All the Skills to Dodge the KillsIt's a skill I will really urgently need when the next Zombie Apocalypse comes around...
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It's a skill I will really urgently need when the next Zombie Apocalypse comes around..."
Sorry, no, this task is about "real" nonfiction. I've amended the task description in hope of making that clear.
Can this work: The Book of Spice: From Anise to ZedoaryI want to learn how to cook effectively with spices, herbs etc to replace ready made sauces and help me lose weight and be healthier :)
This was on my list for a previous challenge and never got around to it. Would it work for this task (photography is one of my main hobbies aside from reading): On Photography. Or is it not development enough?
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I want to learn how to cook effectively with spices, herbs etc to replace ready made sauces and help me lose weight and be he..."
yes
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it seems that it could at the least give you ideas to develop your photography skills.
Ok, so will this work?When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better And/Or Worse
English is a second language for me, and I think this book can help me to improve my skill with it?
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When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better And/Or Worse
English is a second language for me, and I think this book can help me to ..."
that would work
Oh, my goodness. Besides being a reader and wife, I have NO skills (other than those I used in my job) nor do I desire to pick up any hobbies at this point; so I found this task really hard to come up with ideas.However, I think I might have found one...letter writing. I am a very poor letter writer, preferring a quick phone call or email...and both of those are sparse also. I sometimes wish I had more friends, but I have not really cultivated the ones I have had.
I frequently think about writing...but don't. Perhaps this book - Words for Letters: Writing Personal Letters for Deeper Friendships - will help me reach that goal of keeping better in touch with loved ones and friends.
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sounds good.
Sandy wrote: "it seems that it could at the least give you ideas to develop your photography skills.[book:On Photography|5..."
Thanks
I just want to make sure this book will work...Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The Definitive Edition byBetty Edwards.
Would a diet book be in the spirit of this task, if it focused on eatng healthier? for example The Hormone Diet: Lose Fat. Gain Strength. Live Younger Longer.
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~Michelle~ wrote: "I just want to make sure this book will work...
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The Definitive Edition byBetty Edwards."
both fit the task.
hey Sandy...How Bad Do You Want It?: Mastering the Psychology of Mind Over Muscle - for me, mastering the mental games associated with endurance racing are one of my biggest downfalls - I know I can physically do it - but mentally is a whole other story?
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How Bad Do You Want It?: Mastering the Psychology of Mind Over Muscle - for me, mastering the mental games associated with endurance racing are one of my biggest downf..."
sure
"Sandy wrote: " to develop your photography skills. My response is: The Pun Also Rises: How the Humble Pun Revolutionized Language, Changed History, and Made Wordplay More Than Some Antics
I want to check on two books I currently have on hold at the library:
Healthy Brain, Happy Life
OR
The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time
Thanks!
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My response is: [book:The Pun Also Rises: How the Humble Pun Revolutionized Language, Changed History, and Made Wordplay More Than Some Antics|..."
both of these appear to involve helping you learn a new skill or improve an existing one - depending on how healthy your brain is and how well you sleep!
I really tried not to read this book but I can't think of anything else for this task right now... Soo tadah! Would The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing do? I'd like to improve my housekeeping skills.
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sure - I'm actually thinking of this myself, since my decluttering/organizing skills are pretty lame!
Will this work? I'm not sure how much is written word....so that's my only thing.Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley: 30 Drawing Lessons from the Creator of Akiko
I've been wanting to learn how to draw manga for some time now. If not, I'll find something else. Thanks!
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Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley: 30 Drawing Lessons from the Creator of Akiko
I've been wanting..."
the topic is fine, but the book will need to have at least 100 pages of text in order to meet SRC requirements.
Sandy wrote: "Susan wrote: "Will this work? I'm not sure how much is written word....so that's my only thing.Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley: 30 Drawing Lessons from the Creator of Akiko
I'v..."
No problem, I'll see what it looks like the next time I'm at the library. If there's not enough text I'll find something else.
Thanks!
I'm working on prepping my horse for a trail class and found this little gem. 
Over, Under, Through: Obstacle Training for Horses: 50 Effective, Step-by-Step Exercises for Every RiderWhat a great task!
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[bookcover:Over, Under, Through: Obstacle Training for Horses: 50 Effective, Step-by-Step Exercises for Every Rider|2..."
Thanks! I'm glad it gave you the opportunity to use a book that sounds perfect for what you're doing!
What about this one?Organic Housekeeping: In Which the Nontoxic Avenger Shows You How to Improve Your Health and That of Your Family, While You Save Time, Money, And, Perhaps, Your Sanity
I am a terrible housekeeper and cleaning without chemicals sounds like a great idea to me to try.
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[book:Organic Housekeeping: In Which the Nontoxic Avenger Shows You How to Improve Your Health and That of Your Family, While You Save Time, Money, And, Perhaps, Your Sanity|8..."
works for me!
I teach a class on myths and legends, and am always looking for ways to spice up the material. Would this one work for improving my teaching of the material?Science of the Magical: From the Holy Grail to Love Potions to Superpowers
Thanks.
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[book:Science of the Magical: From the..."
sounds like that would work to improve your teaching of the class! And seems like it would really be an interesting addition to the class material!
Will Magnificent Mind at Any Age: Natural Ways to Unleash Your Brain's Maximum Potential by Daniel G. Amen work? It is about understanding how the brain is integral to effective day-to-day operations of your life, and Dr. Amen gives specific strategies to optimize brain health.
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It is about understanding how the brain is integral t..."
sounds like a useful skill to me!
CYNBAXTER:Will this book choice work for 15.08?
CHEF INTERRUPTED: Discovering Life's Second Course in Ireland with Multiple Sclerosis by Trevis L. Gleason
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Will this book choice work for 15.08?
CHEF INTERRUPTED: Discovering Life's Second Course in Ireland with Multiple Sclerosis by Trevis L. Gleason"
is this teaching you a new skill/improving a skill you have? It sounds like an interesting travel book, but I'm not sure how it fits the task
Can I use Rituals for Beginners: Simple Ways to Connect to Your Spiritual Side ? I am working on bringing more spirituality and mindfulness to my life.
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it certainly sounds like it works!
Seamless Faith: Simple Practices for Daily Family LifeI am a Sunday School teacher. Would this book be acceltable? It would be beneficial to me in this skill.
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I am a Sunday School teacher. Would this book be acceltable? It would be beneficial to me in this skill."
yes
This is more than just a knitting pattern book, I know it fits for the task because it's for improving knitting skills, but just making sure it still works even though it does have a lot of pictures? There is also a lot of text and instruction.Thanks.
Knitting Brioche: The Essential Guide to the Brioche Stitch
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Read a nonfiction book that will teach you a new skill or help you improve one you’ve already acquired. If the new/improved skill and how it relates to you and your life is not obvious, please explain in your post.
"Nonfiction" for purposes of this task means books about the actual world as it is, not about zombies, vampires, alien invasions, etc. The skill should be a traditional professional or self-improvement skill, or art, craft, or hobby.