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101). Willa's Poppy - Book Review Willa’s Poppy is a 166-page young adult, thriller-adventure with a hero-element in a subtle theme of rising above challenges and making a difference in the world. Animal lovers, rescue shelter workers and all readers from 8-18 will adore Poppy’s adventures. Because the author also gives insight into an adult’s life through their feelings and experi... 102). The Frugal Book Promoter - Book Review The Frugal Book Promoter – How to do What Your Publisher Won’t is the third book written by author Carolyn Howard –Johnson, but by far – it is not the last. Already she is planning on releasing a book of poetry. The Frugal Book Promoter has won the USA Book News award for Best Book 2004, and has also been an Irwin Award winner. For Da... 103). Violet the Pilot in Canada - Review Violet the Pilot in Canada is the first in the series of children’s book series written by commercial pilot and mother of two, Bettina Bathe. In this book, Grandpa Cliff along with young Chantel and Mathias are going on a camping and fishing trip in Ontario, Canada. Violet the pilot and her trusty animal and insect friends are hired t... 104). The Road of Silk: Book Review The Road of Silk is an adventure fantasy, with mystical and magical elements and a high energy feel to it that any reader will enjoy. Although this novel is written for an adult audience, I believe anyone over the age of 10 could easily become immersed in its pages. This is a co-written work between Matt Afsahi and Barbara Dysonwilliams, who have w... 105). The Environmental Book on Everyone's Lips Question: What inspired you initially to begin your Trash Talk venture? Answer: As a society, we are bombarded with negative information about the environment and our resources constantly. Feeling powerless because we cannot afford to donate cash or time to a cause, we begin to feel overwhelmed by the immense ... 106). Ten Times Guilty - Book Review Brenda Hill’s passion for the world of writing and her experiences as an editor, proofreader and educator have definitely worked exceptionally well together to develop her book - Ten Times Guilty. This suspense thriller is truly an outstanding novel. I do not mean to sound cliché when I say that I had difficulty setting aside this review project. I... 107). Queens and Crescents - Book Review What certainly stood out for me in Barry Southers novel, Queens and Crescents, was his strong and deep feelings for his family that Barry made apparent in the dedication for this book. The love and appreciation he shares here is actually quite touching. The introduction does a good job of setting up the book through a discussion of happiness and su... 108). What’s It Like Being You? - Book Review What’s it Like Being You? – Living Life as Your True Self is co-written by John Roger and Paul Kaye, who have collaborated previously on another book. Both of these authors are successful and sought-after lecturers, educators and best-selling authors in the self-help and spirituality genres. This 184-page non-fiction book is jammed pac... 109). Space Brigade - Book Review Space Brigade by James Marriott is a short science fiction novel with elements that slightly resembles a cross between Star Trek and Babylon Five. Space battles on and off planets and politics are the main theme of the book. Many space travelling species are supportive members for the regulatory board called ‘The Coalition’, which is ... 110). The Latent - book review Marshall Frank, author of six books, has proved an exceptional ability to write absorbing who-dun-it’s time and time again. According to his website he is able to do this by embellishing on real life experiences during his 30-year career investigating homicides in the Miami-Dade region of Florida. In doing so he creates a realistic, action-packed, ... 111). Traci's Story - Book Review Tracie’s Story: Book Review Tracie’s Story, by Marguerite Ashton, had sucked me into the story right from the start, and I had difficulty tearing myself away from the book all the way to the end. This is very a moving tale that is based on a true story of a woman brought up by an alcoholic single mother. As a child, Traci... 112). Little Mornings – Book Review The Little Mornings, by C M Albrecht is a murder mystery with 262 absolutely absorbing pages. We have three main characters here – the grandfather, an alcoholic of questionable character, a slightly off balance woman (Angie) and an impressionable young man (Darcy) who becomes mixed up in a whirlwind of events. Murder, thievery and lies keep the uns... 113). The Value of the Individual How can we, as individuals, participate in waste management? Because some of us are so overwhelmed with Earth’s problems, we feel that our contributions have no real consequence in the end. For others, social barriers can be an issue. A lady we once knew confessed that she did not want to be seen buying used items or being concerned with power use.... 114). Water Conservation Ideas for the Kitchen Sink It can sometimes be difficult to visualize the importance and direct effect that simple conservation efforts can have when we are bombarded with negative information regularly. Lets take a look at what a few changes in the activities around the kitchen sink can do. Rather than running the tap when cleaning vegetables, use a bowl of wat... 115). Waxing - Book Review The excerpt in the opening page of Waxing, before all the credits and the title page, was fantastic! That little enticing excerpt compelled me to read on with energy. This compact, 204 page fiction could be classified as a paranormal romance fantasy. Author Megan Powell uses wit and pace to create a fun and suspenseful story. An alpha ... 116). Pariah: Book Review Pariah, written by muti-talented artist and author Timothy Goodwin, is a science fiction, fantasy novel that incorporates some very clear ideas to what is wrong with today’s world. The characters are colorfully portrayed and the battles were very well written. Eric, the main character, is a victim of an abusive father and endures extre... 117). My Dad Wears Polka-Dotted Socks! - Book Review Bright colored sheets just inside the sturdy book cover certainly set the mood for this excellent book geared for children between the ages of 4 and 8. The main character is a young boy who is desperately fretting over the class reaction to his strange family. He dreads the day the children in his classroom are due to present their por... 118). Queen Bee’s Midnight Caper - Book Review Queen Bee’s Midnight Caper is the second in a series of children’s books written by Simone Fairchild. I have had the honor of reviewing her first book in this series as well, and find this second book is a wonderful accompaniment. Queen Bee’s Midnight Caper, like the first book in this series, is 40 pages in length and is illustrated ... 119). Some Enchanted Autumn Some Enchanted Autumn by Linda Andrews is an excellent gift idea for the Halloween season. Vampires, skeletons, spiders, witches… they are all here – but this is definitely not a children’s book. One town, founded by the same wagon train during the pioneering days of the North American continent, holds a secret that could destroy them... 120). Shadow of an Indian Star - Book Review Shadow of an Indian Star is a 500-page historical fiction set in the early 1800’s. It accurately brings life to a fascinating era of gun slinging, saloon drinking, hard work, rough living and bittersweet romance. The exploits of heroes, villains and those just trying to survive during this tumultuous era are certain to keep readers aching to turn t... 121). The Letter - Review As a writer, I think The Letter must have been a very interesting challenge for author Roxanna Russell. This work of fiction is actually a collection of 14 short stories – each revolving around some kind of letter; the Suicide Note, the Closure Letter, Love Letter, Fan Letter and so on. Yet the book is also a novel, in that each chapter is centered... 122). Sound Bodies through Sound Therapy - Book Review Dorinne Davis has written many books that concentrate on the subjects of hearing and sound. In the well-researched textbook, Sound Bodies through Sound Therapy, she looks at the concept of sound being a nutrient for our bodies. There are 11 detailed and well-planned chapters, each of which opens with a quote and closes with a useful ch... 123). Second Eden - Review Carlton Austin has crafted a wonderful piece of work in Second Eden - an action-packed suspense thriller with a little romance and some elements of science fiction. Its beautifully designed cover incorporates gorgeous images depicting scenes within the plot and the book is available in both hard and soft cover. I recommend the hard cover, folks. Th... 124). True Identities - Book Review Author of multiple poetry books, Michelle True, uses creativity and honesty to propel readers of True Identities into visualizing themselves in today’s jungle, using instinctive and prehistoric skills to survive. The fear, pain, danger, beauty, love and grace of life: they are all here. Insightful statements like "All battles fought, ... 125). The Time Has Come - Book Review The Time Has Come is the first book of a mystical and spiritual trilogy written by Barbara Oleynick, a highly educated nurse who’s life work is to help make the world a more peaceful place in any way that she can. Barbara is an English instructor, a faculty member of a community college and an accomplished musical theater director and producer. 126). 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 modern societ... 127). Quest for the Source of Darkness - Book Review Quest for the Source of Darkness, Patricia Perry’s first novel, has an action fantasy story line with a strong mystery theme and an interesting romantic twist. This is no short novel, at 422 pages you’ll be kept entertained for quite a while. The main hero character is a strong and gifted woman who is stricken with a form of memory los... 128). Memoirs of a Fallen Oak: Book Review This beautifully crafted, emotional short story was absolutely breath-taking. Em’s devastating losses pile up while her husband begins to buckle under the strain of maintaining a family environment. Their love, so deep and true was weighted by circumstances beyond their control. The sad ending had a positive twist that will leave the ... 129). Pausing To Catch My Breath - Book Review Debra Warren has appropriately titled her book of poetry ‘Pausing to Catch My Breath’. The pages depict this mother and grandmother as someone who I would personally love to sit across from at a kitchen table with a huge pot of tea and talk for hours. Her style implements simple vocabulary with an honest appeal, yet her work is astoun... 130). The World of Writing Question: What was it like as new authors in the publishing world? Answer: As free-lance writers of informative articles, we had no prior experience with book publishers. We did a lot of research and were aware of some basic contract and publishing procedures, yet there were many things we were not prepared fo... 131). The Captain Has Her Heart - Book Review Mrs. Salinas has written a very nice romance novel that readers can disappear in for a few days. The Captain Has Her Heart was just recently released, but is already stealing hearts! The main character, April, is a nurse who really loves her job and often takes on extra shifts. Her husband is away completing his internship to become a ... Browse Pages: [1] [2] 3