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![Stirring the Sky : Poetry of The Shadow Poets Society [book]](images/9781591460121-small.jpg "Stirring the Sky : Poetry of The Shadow Poets Society [book]") |
Winner: Book Cover of the Week, May 2008
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When I was first forced to study poetry in grade school, I hated it with a passion. I just didn't see the point of grasping for meaning in the subtleties of imagery and poetic devices. Only when I became a literature major in college and got to study with a professor who personified the spirit of poetry did I begin to feel the wallop great poets could pack into a few lines of verse.
Poetry can stir our passion, unleash our imagination, touch our hearts, and expand our horizons, so it's only fitting that a book cover for a poetry collection should express the same level of intensity. Artist Charles Johnson's design for Stirring the Sky: Poetry of the Shadow Poets Society certainly stirs me with desire to indulge in a poetic moment...
Rating:  [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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![Between the Lines [book]](images/9781591460701-small.jpg "Between the Lines [book]") |
HOW HOT AND STEAMY CAN YOU GET WITHOUT GOING OVER THE LINE?? READ THIS BOOK AND YOU WILL FIND OUT!!!! WONDERFUL, COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. :-)..
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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![The Fisherwife, or Aquatic Euthanasia [book]](images/9781591460725-small.jpg "The Fisherwife, or Aquatic Euthanasia [book]") |
Jake Miller's stories of his life spent savouring the outdoors come through as well-written and illustrative, painting a clear picture for the reader. 'Fisherwife' is a breezy collection of tales delivered as if Miller was recalling his adventures directly to you, just as he would to any friend over the campfire. A Highly amusing and lighthearted read in which moments of quiet reflection are skillfully balanced with hilarious events...
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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![Aftermath I: The Fight for Survival [book]](images/9781591460022-small.jpg "Aftermath I: The Fight for Survival [book]") |
Aftermath I is a wild war yarn of terrorists & nukes, oppression & ragged bands of pilots in overworked planes, wily & daring, unwilling to live enslaved by fanatics. It is also a charming, hopeful love story. This one is a lusty, colorful, articulate read...
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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![Carpathian Ghost Hunter [book]](images/9781591461609-small.jpg "Carpathian Ghost Hunter [book]") |
The Carpathian Ghost Hunter, by Edward O’Toole takes the reader on a journey into the land of the Blood Countess of Bathory and Vlad the Impaler.
I first heard the story of the Blood Countess in the early 1980’s in the form of a radio drama on the CBC. It is a chilling tale that one does not easily forget. I enjoyed Mr. O’Toole’s account of the Blood Countess of Bathory and his attempt to separate myth from reality.
Mr. O’Toole’s research into the folklore and history of over twenty possible haunted sites in the Carpathian region makes for an enjoyable read for the lover of the classic ghost story. His knowledge of the region, coupled with his passion for history, makes him an admirable tour guide into an otherwise mysterious and often misunderstood landscape.
Cameron Bagg
Ghost Researcher
The HAUNT CLUB..
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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![Over 50 Killer Ideas for Delivering Successful Projects [book]](images/9781897326275-small.jpg "Over 50 Killer Ideas for Delivering Successful Projects [book]") |
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Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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Killer is an overstatement; good to great is a better way to describe the 51 ideas in this book. While all of the ideas will certainly increase the chances that your projects will be on time and on budget, in my mind, none reach the level of killer. In general, the term killer application is used to describe an application that alone justifies the purchase of the computer to run it on. The first generally acknowledged "killer app" was the electronic spreadsheet, so useful that people bought the computer just to run the app.
In general, the ideas are in the area of common sense; the tragedy is that more managers don't have the courage or intelligence to execute them. For the most part, they are a recognition that people are not like machines with an accelerator peddle, in other words pushing harder and maintaining the fuel supply will not make them go faster. People require incentive, appreciation, a solid sense of direction, the ability to adapt within parameters and regular breaks from the grudge of routine. Morreale recognizes all of this and gives voice to the right ways that people can be managed to success.
Some of the ideas listed are:
*) Foster a team atmosphere
*) Lighten up
*) Know your outcome before you start
*) Produce a detailed requirements document
*) Identify acceptance criteria
*) Base all your plans on deliverable products
*) Set a tight but achievable schedule
*) Add value to weekly achievement meetings
*) Protect the project team from non-project distractions
The great managers recognize the necessity for planning with people in mind and clearly Morreale is a great manager. His track record of success is expressed in a set of ideas that can turn all but the worst "death march" project into a joyous triumph...
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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Ladies, I am telling you. Don't read it alone. Don't read it without a toy or a man around.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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![The Necromancer [book]](images/9781591460718-small.jpg "The Necromancer [book]") |
The Necromancer was a very interesting book. I was drawn into the story from the start. It takes place in and around Salem, Massachusetts during the madness of the witchcraft trials. It focuses on the life and loves of the Reverend Ambrose Blayne, a man out for blood, revenge for his first and best love, Odara. She was burnt at the stake as a witch, and so, that is the form of Blayne's revenge. He is in Salem to generate a witch panic and create as much bloodshed as possible in honor of his lost love. Unfortunately for him, his newest love, Susanna Harrington is an accused witch, locked up in the Salem Village Jail. He kidnaps her out of the jail and takes her with him to his secret/hidden lair where he practices the black arts that keep the Salem frenzy going.
It is a strongly written book. It is a darkly written book. There are demons, sabbats, bacchanalias, blood and guts, and even a ghost or two. The tone is a bit formal, and it gets a little graphic in places, but it is appropriate to the story. I do think the credibility is stretched a bit when Odara shows up near the end and is attacked as viciously as any of Blayne's enemies.
All in all, though, a very good read. This book kept me entertained until the end...
Rating:  [4 of 5 Stars!] |
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![The Winds of Wharhalen [book]](images/9781591460909-small.jpg "The Winds of Wharhalen [book]") |
The land of Killarassee has only recently found peace after years of tyranny at the hands of a brutal warlord, the people freed by the rightful heir to the throne, Queen Engrid. But the budding reign of the new monarchy is shaky, and enemies of the queen join forces to bring about an end to her rule. Locke Thomason knows too well the hazards of living in an unstable land. With only his mare, Arawae, for companionship after his single friend in the world is killed by bandits, Locke wanders without direction and little hope for a bright future. When his path crosses with a young peasant woman named Eylese, he falls instantly in love and seeks to procure her freedom from the cruel nobleman who owns her. Trapped by the nobleman’s treachery, Locke finds himself sold into slavery. His fate takes him along an adventurous and dangerous road leading him eventually to the middle of a battle fighting for the Queen’s Royal Army. Though death threatens his life at every turn, his thoughts remain always on Eylese and seeking to find a way to right the wrong committed against him.
From the beginning, Winds of Wharhalen is a book that’s easy to get engrossed in. The world created by author Nelson is wholly believable, and often other than the names of places and races of people, it feels very much like reading a work of medieval fiction since the details in military life and warfare, hierarchy of the social classes, monarchy, peasant life and castle architecture all ring true to our own history. As the world and lands are finely developed with several different kingdoms and cities, at times there’s want of a map when locations are being spoken of to better understand the lay of the new world.
For the most part, all the characters are richly detailed with interesting personal histories, especially that of Kaine, the Commander of the Queen’s Army, whose life of pain is only brightened by the woman he loves. Locke’s transformation from a naïve young man to a battle hardened warrior unfolds with tragic clarity. If there’s one character that wanted more time, it would’ve been Locke’s love, Eylese, as other than being told her unfortunate circumstance, not much is revealed about her, and she’s actually seen very little for being the woman whose captured Locke’s heart and mind for two years. One other character that must be mentioned is Locke’s mare, Arawae, as her role in the beginning is as valuable as any other character and with such attention paid to her, and Locke being an expert horseman, Winds of Wharhalen is not only a pleasurable read for those who like fantasy, but also for horse lovers as well.
With its exciting battles and layered characters, author Nelson brings forth a solid medieval fantasy novel in the Winds of Wharhalen. There’s much hope that he will continue to bring enjoyment to readers in the future with the characters and world he’s created...
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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