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Book Review: The Simple Secret to Writing a Non-Fiction Book In 30 Days by Joel Orr

On July 31, 2010, in Book Reviews, by Editor

I have to admit, I was in the mood again to spend yet another $9.95 for a slap in the face. The slap into the face came in form of buying the eBook version of The Simple Secret To Writing A Non-Fiction Book In 30 Days, At 1 Hour A Day by Joel Orr. I had a feeling the result may be as disappointing as it was, but I needed a confirmation that I was right, and that alone was worth spending the money.

Highland Blessings by Jennifer Hudson Taylor

On July 9, 2010, in Book Reviews, by Editor

Highland Blessings is the story of a highland warrior who kidnaps the daughter of his greatest enemy and clan chief to honor a promise he made to his dying father. Bryce MacPhearson, a highland warrior, kidnaps Akira MacKenzie on her wedding day to honor a promise he made to his dying father. While Akira s strength in the Lord becomes a witness to Bryce, she struggles to overcome her anger and resentment when he forces her to wed him, hoping to end a half-century-old feud between their clans.

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson

On July 9, 2010, in Book Reviews, by Editor

As the finale to Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest is not content to merely match the adrenaline-charged pace that made international bestsellers out of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played with Fire. Instead, it roars with an explosive storyline that blows the doors off the series and announces that the very best has been saved for last.

A Children's Fourth Of July

On July 4, 2010, in Book Reviews, by Editor

Today is the Fourth of July, and Corduroy and his friends are having a fun- filled picnic. They eat tasty treats and play games in the hot summer sun. Then it’s time to cool down with a dip in the pool. Next they take part in an Independence Day parade! Scruffy Pup bangs the drum, Checkerboard Bunny plays the flute, and Corduroy carries the American flag. Once it’s dark outside, the friends gather to watch an amazing fireworks display.

Blacklisted by History: The Untold Story of Senator Joe McCarthy and His Fight Against America's Enemies

On June 30, 2010, in Book Reviews, by Editor

Evans’s lively book seeks, first, to demonstrate that Communists worked, often successfully, to undermine American security during the Cold War. It tries, second, to defend Sen. Joseph McCarthy, the egregious scourge of American Communists and fellow travelers, against those who, in Evans’s (The Theme Is Freedom) view, have unjustly ruined his reputation. On the first point, save for some new details, Evans, a contributing editor to Human Events, treads worn ground.

Rules of Deception by Christopher Reich

On June 26, 2010, in Book Reviews, by Editor

I discovered Christopher Reich exactly ten years ago. His first book came out around the same time my second book was published. The modest prosperity that one’s first book deal brings allowed me to pick up hardcovers that caught my eye. And Numbered Account caught my eye. And it lived up to its promise. It was fast, fresh, glossy, and very exciting. I thought: Reich is a keeper.

Kate Bush: Under The Ivy by Graeme Thomson

On May 25, 2010, in Book Reviews, It's all about music..., by Editor

Almost to the day, 31 years ago, Kate Bush played her final live concert, ending her only concert tour through the United Kingdom and other European countries. The Tour of Life was an extraordinary endeavor with Cirque-Du-Soleil-like dimensions and characteristics, combining music, dance, poetry, mime, burlesque, magic and theatre.

Book Review – A History Of Ireland by Mike Cronin

On February 21, 2010, in Book Reviews, by Editor

A research fellow in history at De Montfort University Leicester (U.K.), Cronin offers synopsis with little insight in this overview of Irish history. Starting with ancient Gaelic Ireland, he quickly moves on to the introduction of Christianity, the Viking and Norman-Anglo invasions, and the effects on the Protestant Reformation. With Cromwell’s invasion in the mid-17th century came the redistribution of land from the Catholics to the Protestants. This is the strong point of the book, as Cronin compacts convoluted Irish history into a comprehensive, readable form. He then briefly covers the 1798 Rebellion, Catholic emancipation under Daniel O’Connell and the great famine of the 1840s, all of which set the stage for the Fenian rebellion of 1867. The Fenians, though unsuccessful, would leave their imprint on Parnell and his Land League. Cronin paints a concise, albeit limited, picture of the events of 1914 through 1923

Book Review: The Operators by James Rennie

On February 21, 2010, in Book Reviews, by Editor

Few outside the security services have heard of 14 Company. As deadly as the SAS yet more secret, the Operators of 14 Company are Britain’s most effective weapon against international terrorism. For every bomb that goes off 14 Company prevent twelve. The selection process is the most physically, intellectually and emotionally demanding anywhere in the world. Trained to operate under cover, Operators have at their disposal an arsenal of techniques and weapons unmatched by any other UK government or military agency. This is the true story of one Operator and of some of the most hair-raising military operations ever conducted on the streets of Britain.

Book Review: Saint Patrick by Jonathan Rogers

On February 18, 2010, in Book Reviews, by Editor

Book Review – Saint Patrick by Jonathan Rogers.
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