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Book Review: Fired! Tales of the Canned, Canceled, Downsized, & Dismissed Almost everyone has been fired from a job, and just about everyone has a story to go along with it. Annabelle Gurwitch, the actor and screen writer, decided to capitalize on this fact by compiling and editing a collection of humorous "down-sizing" stories in her book Fired! Tales of the Canned, Canceled, Downsized & Dismissed. After being ...I Just Reviewed "The ProfitBrat!" Package Ok, so I got suckered into buying this because of the marketing materials and the promises that were made, but I'm not entirely dissatisfied. In fact I'm kind of happy with the purchase and will probably use the package as a reference guide for a while to come.I bought it to test drive it and see if there was anything to the profitbrats c ...Othello “Othello” is one of the greatest tragedies written by Shakespeare between 1603 and 1604. This story combines all – hate, love, evil in it. The tone of the story is tragic and serious. But there is no any point of view because this is a play and a play doesn’t normally have a narrator, the play describes how even an honest and noble man can be ma ...Politics Inc - Fraud and Deceit In 2008 there will be another round of presidential primaries, but with the primaries over a year away there is an almost unknown candidate John Cox of Illinois. John Cox is a businessman, tax attorney, and author. Who at 50, has had two failed attempts at office in Congress in 2000 and in the 2002 Senate, believes that this is the right time fo ...Snap Me a Future - a Review Snap Me a Future Review of a Book Written By Connie GotschBlast from the past! Scarred for life, Shelby McCoy hangs onto her dreams as a stubborn, capable, single Administrator of the Mall along the San Martin River in New Mexico. Her love of Native American Artifacts keeps her focused on the museum and art galleries o ...Celebrate God's Love with Christian Books Reading Christian books, listing to Christian music, and partaking in other contemporary Christian entertainment can be a source of spiritual renewal and great joy. Christian entertainment can also present a wonderful opportunity to fellowship with other Christians in an environment infused with the spirit and love of God. You can parti ...Cancer: The Story of Agonizing Pain Ms. Isa had colon cancer and was operated on in May 1999. Subsequently she underwent six cycles of chemotherapy (5FU and folic acid). Unfortunately she developed diarrhoea during chemotherapy. The cancer had spread to the pelvic region and this gave her severe pain everyday.It was Friday 25 June 1999 about 5 p.m., I met Isa at our Cancer ...Catcher in the Rye by Jerome David Salinger “Catcher in the Rye” by Jerome David Salinger is a very bold attempt to give us insight into the inner world of the teenager and shows us the difficulties he meets in his way from childhood to the life of grown ups. Holden Caulfield – the main character- is a teenager who’s expelled from the private school and is afraid to come back home becaus ...The Fire and the Light: A Review ISBN: 0-9778875-0-2 By Tracy A. Akers Publisher: Ruadora Publishing (2006) 324 pages $12.95Coming from completely different worlds, two young men, one with fiery red hair and a short fuse, and the other with white-blond hair and a sweet disposition join forces in the fantasy “The Fire and the Light,” book one in a series ...Donald Trump, Robert Kiyosaki: Why We Want You to be Rich (book review) The rich may be different, but millionaires and billionaires are people, too. One of the more entertaining aspects of Why We Want You to be Rich: Two Men, One Message by Donald J. Trump and Robert T. Kiyosaki is the glimpse into the private lives and motivations of these two very wealthy men who are committed to teaching financial liter ..."Wings of an Angel: Poetry Collection" Author Angel Logan: Book Review Wings of an Angel By Angel Logan Xlibris Corporation (2003) Reviewed by Beverly Pechin for Reader Views (3/06)The moment I saw “Wings of an Angel” I knew it was simply a gift, waiting to be given to someone special. The light lavender cover and art work send out a feeling of immediate relaxation. You open the cover to f ...Mr Touchdown... Molly Martin The ReviewThe narrative opens on a dusty Tennessee day in 1965. That is the day when Eddie Russel’s preacher father drops a bomb shell. Eddie and his sister Lakeesha will be part of a small group of black high schoolers to integrate the local all white high school. For football star Eddie this is not good news. ‘You all want us to go ..."How to Develop Peace in the World" author Simon Monbaron: BOOK REVIEW How to Develop Peace in the World Simon Monbaron Booksurge (2004) ISBN 0967275326 Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (5/06)Before we can have world peace we must first find peace within ourselves. Monbaron believes that we can achieve this through the practice of Subud. He has had over forty years ...Living in Darkness - Book Review Award winning author John Roynesdal, is a retired English teacher who has written for more than 15 years and produced 3 books for his Phillip Michael Carnegie Mystery series. Throughout the series, John focuses on issues that prevail on mankind: greed, prejudice, poverty, dysfunctional families and the conflict between traditional and moder ..."The World" author John Kearns: BOOK REVIEW Have you ever wondered what goes on in a 16 year old male’s head?Wonder no more. He is thinking about a girl or his ego. With a possible sprinkling of history.In his book, “The World,” John Kearns drops you into someone’s mind. And I do mean drop. There is no introduction, no warning, and no explanation. You, as the reader, must wa ..."Voyage to Destiny: Sailing to Success" author Kieran W. Harrop: BOOK REVIEW Voyage to Destiny: Sailing to Success Kieran W. Harrop Target Success Publishing (2006) ISBN 0973945206 Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (5/06)“Voyage to Destiny” is described as “A Guide to Material Prosperity and Spiritual Well-being.” This book could not have come into my life at a greater time ...Never Eat Alone: Building Relationships A New Way Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi is the definitive guide to Networking 2.0. Keith has been referred to as one of the most connected individuals in the world, and in this book he shows you why.Keith was brought up a child of a working class, but was afforded a very expensive education through the contacts and ingenuity of his father, who ...Ten Ways to Make Your Book Outsell Another Wouldn't you rather write a book that sells well than be stuck with unsold inventory? When you plan ahead with the 10 tips below, you will sell thousands rather than hundreds of your unique and important information or inspirational products.1. Write non-fiction first. These books are 90% of total book sales. After non-fiction success, yo ...Used Books Save You Money With the increased cost of printing and publishing, buying new books is becoming a very costly affair. However, students and researchers need not worry as they can always buy used books from any local bookstore.Books used by students, scholars or professors do not always end up at the state library and instead end up at the local reseller ...Much Ado About Oprah's Book Club In Amazon’s Significant Seven interview with Jim Frey, the controversial author of the Oprah Book Club selection, “A Million Little Pieces,” he was asked: “If you could have one superpower what would it be?” Since Mr. Frey has been the focus of media attention lately, could anyone familiar with this issue guess as to what his answer might be? ...Amapola - Book Review Alan Heywood writes a stimulating, though sometimes improbable, adventure novel in Amapola. What I mean by this is that the characters are seemingly very lucky or were simply at the right place, at the right time. Yet, other scenes are somewhat reminiscent of a James Bond movie. I liked the humor Alan dabbled throughout the novel and admire ...Reality Checked - Book Review Reality Checked – Life through Death, is a moving saga about finding meaning in a world of suffering and pointless hate based on the color of skin. Former school teacher and Theologist, Victor Waller has incorporated many of life’s issues through the lives of his characters who were forced to make decisions in hopeless situations. Racism, r ...PyroMarketing - The Secret of Book Marketing Success Book marketing professionals know the secrets of success that drove the sales of Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life to a chart-busting best-seller and Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” into a huge cinema phenom. Those of us in the business understand that sales of both blockbusters were driven by techniques outlined in a new book call ...Tom Robinson's Trial “To Kill a Mockingbird” is an outstanding work of Harper Lee dealing with events taking place in the 1930’s, in the time of the Great Depression. The book takes the reader to the Maycomb County, situated in the South, where the attitude towards black people was very ambiguous and negative at that time. The society of the town accuses a black mal ...Leonardo Da Vinci and "The Da Vinci Code" The name of the new book "The Da Vinci Code" has a direct relationship to the name of the greatest person in the world’s history – Leonardo Da Vinci. The secret code in the book is hidden in the works of Leonardo Da Vinci. Only this code allows finding the Christian relics that gave inconceivable authority and power. The book reveals the mysteri ...Practice Makes Perfect: A Review of "A Writer's Book of Days" What so many writers don't realize is that, no matter what kind of innate talent they possess, good writing takes practice. Like any craft (or sport or hobby, for that matter), mastering the written word is a never-ending process. Beyond the realm of creativity there are techniques, grammar, story structure, etc. And practice makes perfect ...A Monster Named Criney who Makes Kids Whiney - Review Excellent! The best children book of this genre that I have had the pleasure to review!A Monster Named Criney Who Makes Kids Whiney by Heather Zuckerman can be classified as a juvenile fiction geared for children aged between three and seven. Mood-setting bright color full pages greet the reader upon opening the durable cover. Superb ...Landlords: Nightmare or Dream Come True? The Right Tenants Make the Difference “Tenants are your most valuable asset, and choosing good ones is the most important decision landlords make.”There is absolutely no arguing with the opening sentence of Attorney Janet Portman’s book, Every Landlord’s Guide to Finding Great Tenants (Nolo, 2006, $19.99). From there, she goes on to deliver more than her tit ...The Man In My Basement-Book Review “The Man in My Basement” by Walter Mosley“The Man in My Basement” is almost a writer’s version of a symphony. Its theme is quiet and subtly played, but it draws you into its music by changing out the rhythms into making a man’s most mundane existence extraordinary.The two main characters could not be more vastly diverse. Charles ...Book Review: Grill! Quick and Delicious Recipes for Indoor and Outdoor Grilling Many of us foodies tend to base our first impressions of cookbooks on the beauty of the cover photo and the overall style of the book. The more sophisticated and “hip” the art direction, the more modern and interesting the recipes will be. But of course we all know we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover – not even cookbooks. The proof will al ...
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