Mr. Build is the best book I've read in a loooong time. So deep, its got a little bit of everything. Not for the squemish. I'd put it at one of the top 5 epic books I've ever read, and I read a lot.
It's hard to be brief about reviewing the best recent book on Generation X. Gordinier's book is an update on the adult Xer and his forgotten place between the narcissistic Boomers and the clueless Generation Y--whom Karen McCullough labels as a group with a "much higher self-esteem than their abilities". Gordinier's book bluntly captures the essence of Generation X transitioning from its last coming-of-age moments in the 90s to its entrepreneurial spirit which brought influenced artistic alternative music and movies, the dot-com boom, Yahoo!, Wikipedia, Napster, Youtube, and Google.
I have to admit that I'm becoming addicted to the idiot's guides.Contrary to their title, they help experts and idiots alike.For thenovice, most of this material may be new, but even the expert can pick upsome great tips.The book is divided into the major office programs: Word, Outlook, Access, Powerpoint and Excel.Though individual books focusin more detail on each of these programs, there is certainly enoughinformation here to do the majority of projects that most people would beinclined to do.The great thing about these guides is that you willsuddenly find yourself unable to unlock a much higher potential of thesepowerful programs, particularly in Excel.The chapter on Excel is veryeasy to follow and teaches you how to do the most common formulas likeautosum.Even regular Word users will perfect the art of making tables,even for such common items as resumes.The format is extremely readableand easy to follow.I find that these guides only take a few hours toread, but the effects last for months.Highly recommended for anyone whowants a quick refresher course on the most common features of these officeprograms.I have to admit that I'm becoming addicted to the idiot's guides.Contrary to their title, they help experts and idiots alike.For thenovice, most of this material may be new, but even the expert can pick upsome great tips.The book is divided into the major office programs: Word, Outlook, Access, Powerpoint and Excel.Though individual books focusin more detail on each of these programs, there is certainly enoughinformation here to do the majority of projects that most people would beinclined to do.The great thing about these guides is that you willsuddenly find yourself unable to unlock a much higher potential of thesepowerful programs, particularly in Excel.The chapter on Excel is veryeasy to follow and teaches you how to do the most common formulas likeautosum.Even regular Word users will perfect the art of making tables,even for such common items as resumes.The format is extremely readableand easy to follow.I find that these guides only take a few hours toread, but the effects last for months.Highly recommended for anyone whowants a quick refresher course on the most common features of these officeprograms.
In A Wind Through Paradise, Harmyk introduces an immediacy and a novelty to the world of suspense and political intrigue. Harmyk's writing style ushers you breathlessly from the opening pages to the very last, lending unique and very personal voices to all of his characters. As exciting a read as it is entertaining, A Wind Through Paradise comes highly recommended.
This is the one and only good guide on Dubai. For the visitor to the worker it covers all aspects of life and pleasure, ranges of activities and budgets. Using this guide I managed to bargain my way into a budget of $40 a day, which certainly meant low range accomadation and eating, but this city is still definately kicking and worth a much larger 'splurge', after spending time in some of the neighbouring countries. Well worth the extra money then simply buying the UAE and Oman guide, or the middle east guide for that matter, if you plan on spending a lot of time in the city. The guide captures the essence of the place and truly prepares you on a realistic scale as for the weather, costs and atmosphere of Dubai. As usual there could have been more flowing information on getting there and away. The next guide should expand on day trips, especialy to the good beaches in the region, have a better variety of car rental information.As well check out some more of the cafe's in town, which is one of the few ways to meet locals and expats. Five Stars Five Stars.Long sandy beaches, glittering gold souqs, soaring skyscrapers and a lively nightlife make cosmopolitan Dubai the Gulf's coolest destination. Grab a piece of the action with this indispensable guide.
This compilation of food writing is perfect for the foodie who doesn't have the time to sift through enormaous piles of literature to find a handful of good essays.Especially interesting was the article entitled "Josiah & the Giant Onion", describing America's pathetic passion for gigantic chain restaurants.
If the man himself ever gets to read this book, it's going to upset him far more than any of the comments about him from the likes of Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld and Rice. Because no one likes to be laughed at, and this book laughs at him long and loud. Fact is, if you want revenge on all the terrorists around the world, especially bin Laden and his overworked 'palm tree', then buy this book. It makes the whole lot of them look ridiculous - and that's no bad thing!Bin Laden also has to cope with the stress of being hunted by US Special Forces, preventing his deputy from taking over as leader of al-Qaeda, fearing that he looks Jewish, and filming new video releases for his enemies. When he's not popping Valium, he spends time wondering if his arch enemy in the White House is as stupid as he seems-and deciding that he is.
This book-a fascinating mix of fact and fiction-shows bin Laden obsessing about internet pornography (using such sites to send encrypted messages), watching the Athens Olympics (which he doesn't bomb because he's desperate to see Ian Thorpe and the synchronized swimming), and even dreaming of one day eating at the Carnegie Deli and shopping at Neiman-Marcus.
Fans of Perri Pagonis's first book, Blood and Popcorn will be delighted to see that his writing is just as funny as ever. They may be surprised however, because Blood and Popcorn was a gentle, even loving, look at mall rats of the Northern Virginia suburbs. This new book, however, is sited somewhat west of DC in the unreconstructed South of Nascar loving, pitdog fighting, moonshine swilling, dirty fighting, money-making, Yahoo culture of the rural fringe of his previous world. Violent, angry, sexy, and funny all at the same time, the book features Stephen King touches like slaughtered pitbulls miraculously brought back to zombiedom life to help redneck culture cliche Boo Smalls (who despite everything you gotta love) gethis revenge against the bar-keeping bitch and her two lovers, one male and one female, who killed his dogs in the first place. That is if the aging Mafia hitman from New Jersey, hired by the guy who lost his hand in the process of trying to kill the dogs in the first place, doesnt get to them first.Find out what Heather Locklear, Richard Nixon, Dale Earnhardt, the World Wrestling Federation, Sun Tsu, Arnold Schwarzenegger, William Faulkner, a theme-park full of 60-foot tall plastic dinosaurs, three galvanically resurrected pit-bull terriers, two bisexual weightlifters, a man with one hand, a middle-aged mobster, a radio-active bootlegger and Civil War saboteur John Mosby all have in common in the tragicomic horror-love story Raw Power.
Hospitality and Food Best and Worst: How To Succeed in the Food and Hotel Business_____
Mr. Gangelhoff's magnum opus has caused a stirring success and with good reason. The Odyssean style narrative is in perpetual motion, engaging the reader at every turn to revel in the quirky, kinetic dance which is The Alianthrope. I liken the reading experience of The Alianthrope to the epic speediness of Philip K. Dick because, as with any of Dick's work, the visual construction of the words on the page encourage oculomotor coordinations to go into overdrive. I believe the locomotion of The Alianthrope and the reader's exercisedelineated above primarily motivate saccadic people, which is to say those who can effectively & with precision, give meaning to that strange French word, SACCADE, which describes the most elementary faculty that goes into reading. So when Mr. Gangelhoff says something in his own review of the book to the effect of, 'if you want to graduate from the ninth grade it may be a book worth looking into', he has a point, although one hopes the freshman has encountered things of this nature previously, as in perhaps the fourth or fifth grade. 
From the first page, till the last An Ordinary Life is a wonderful book to read.I have someone in my own family struggling with cancer and I felt better knowing if a child of 15 had such courage so can I.I recommend this book to everyone of all ages. It is a touching story about a young man who cared so much for his grandparents and loved them dearly.'Bye Nonna,' I whispered again, and touched her arm just above the bed sheet. I gazed at her one final time, and like those summer days I spent memorizing her features and the sound of her voice, I studied her this time too. I felt I would soon need all those memories. I left the room not fully realizing this was the last time I would see her alive.An Ordinary Life occurs between birth and death.As he experiences the final days of his grandfather's life, author Charles J. Alaimo relives another painful chapter in his memory-the death of his grandmother, Nonna Maria, nineteen years earlier. Through her life, faith, and the courage with which she battles cancer, this simple Sicilian grandmother has a profound effect on her young grandson, changing his life forever.An Ordinary Life gives us hope that, despite death, our loved ones remain with us, guiding us through life's journey.
Betty Gonzales' book starts out with a total misrepresentation of the facts.Here is what she says happened "I received a call from my mother who lived out of state, to "come and get me now".Hearing the urgency in her voice I drove to California the very next day.She was waiting on the porch, wearing a flowered duster,looking a little disheveled holding her purse in one hand and a plastic bag of `clothes'with the other."
Gripping from the first page. Romance, blood, and poetry make this book a wild ride. Characters are vivid and their motives passionate. Read about the darkside of this teacher's past and how he came to have purpose and prescence inside the classroom. Partly truth partly fiction, this is my new favorite book.
Terry has again written some awesome stories.I find them just as intriguing as The Parallel Triangle.His characters are well defined and the story line is captivating. He spends a good deal of time developing the plot and the climax at the end is unexpected (in a good way).I can't wait to read his next book.The Service--How do you know if your husband or wife or partner is faithful to you? Hiring a private eye is one way, but what if the one you hire has his own agenda? What if, instead of finding out about your loved one, you unknowingly unleash a predator? Who is right? Who is guilty? Get the answers in The Service.
,P>Across the Meadow--Setting: a small, rural Kansas town in the 1950's. The town shrinks away from an unwelcome stranger. He has clandestinely befriended a local youth. Is the mysterious newcomer dangerous, is he a pervert? Across the Meadow illustrates the unwritten social rule that all is forgiven except homosexuality. It examines societal reaction to homosexuality, pitting it against its ignorant definitions of right and wrong, rewarding uniformity while punishing diversity.
This book is written about my grandmother, and we were totally shocked when my aunt gave of copies of the published book. It is a wonderful testimony to the woman my grandmother is, and actually very enlightening.
I enjoyed this book, the first few pages were kinda hard to read but picks up quickly and really grabs your intrest, i had to keep reading to find out whats going on?, what is going to happen next?. Now about the end humm, lets just say is there a part two?
Reviewing; Casino to Die For
Janis Susan May's murder mystery Dark Music may start a tad slow, but it quickly builds up the pace and the intensity. Elizabeth McAllister, an author of romance novels, is contracted to make a public appearance for fans. The convention is in Canada and rather than endure a flight with the other authors from the same publishing company, she insists on driving alone to the convention. She'd rather not attend the whole thing in the first place but duty says she must do her part along with her fellow authors, the group that has been dubbed the Fab Four.
In "Where Evil Hides" Dean Hovey does a marvelous job of depicting the job of a sheriff in this fast paced Murder Mystery set in rural Minnesota.
This book is the life of a teenager attending boarding school.I first bourht this book because the author (Ritchie Gillespie) was both my math and science teacher at an all boy boarding school. Reading the book, I found how I could relate to the character and how Mr. Gillespie could relate to us as students and to the character. Finding myself similar to the character, I enjoyed the book greatly.Attending a single sex boarding school in Virginia, Lee Mills is a student with powerful charisma. Going to a school where the boys are happy, but the sheep walk funny, Lee and his friends have their share of good times and mischief until a conflict between Lee and his English professor, Dr. Gilder, draws a line between teacher and student, casting the two into an ideological war.
Antaeus is a humorous story of the importance of life lived according to principles, and a demonstration of how even through a seemingly crushing defeat, there is victory for one who remains true to himself.
About the Author
Ritchie Gillespie is a graduate of both Woodbury Forest School and Hampden-Sydney College, two all-male schools. Knowing both the humor and the stress associated with boarding school, Ritchie Gillespie is ale to combine the philosophical narration of Ayn Rand with a dose of irreverent humor.
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As a person who hardly reads,I couldn't believe it the moment I realised I had started reading this book for the second time.The few stories in this book sum up to provide a summary of all that human life is practically about.Thus,the confirmation of the author's ingenuity and decision to write about everything is brought up.It's difficult to tell which of the stories is not a true one,though the author said some are not,because each story conveys a practical knowledge and account of crucial experiences in life.Since I read this book,I've been looking forward desperately to owning the author's next work to be published.
This book is a great read. A must read for any one in their 20s sorting their way through all of life's ups and downs.Can't wait for the next book by the author.
I picked up this short crime novel 'cause I was in a rush and it had a nice blurb on the cover from George Pelecanos (one of my favorite writers). Well, haste definitely made waste for me, and I'm sad to report that Pelecanos gave me a bum steer. This story about a murder trial in Brooklyn is an utterly tepid and uninteresting piece of work. Part of the problem is that a lot of the backstory to the protagonist Giobberti, a 40-year-old homicide prosecutor for the District Attorney's office, resides in Reuland's debut, Hollowpoint. Apparently in that book Giobberti screwed up so badly that he was exiled in disgrace to the backwater of the Appeals Bureau. He also either then or subsequently lost his daughter in a traffic accident and his wife walked out on him. Now, some 18 months later, he is unexpectedly told to take over a routine case involving a teenager who killed a bodega owner in a stickup. 
This was a great read - funny and inspirational.I went thorugh every room in my home and with Joe's methods, I actually organized the closets - I did it, just like he says.I would reccommend this book to anyone looking to organize their home or office.
This book begins as a slight little story about one young man's obsession with pop and rock.It's very British - it takes place in London, after all- and makes many references to early '80s musical artists that the modernreader might never have even heard of.Plus, the characters don't seem tohave much going on other than their musical preferences.But despite that,The Lonely Planet Boy is a pretty entertaining read.Plus, it's veryshort.Kip Wilson, a shy English youth, discovers rock chanteuse Mina (acombination of the VU's Nico and the lead singer from Missing Persons),writes a glowing review of her for the rock magazine that barely employshim, and soon enough both his writing career and Mina's rock career takeoff.Kip soon becomes nothing more than a slavish fanboy, obsessed withMina, even flying to the US out of his own wallet to cover her tour.It ishere in America that the first of the book's two shocking incidents takesplace; the way Mina shows Kip what she thinks of him was pretty jolting. The end comes rather quickly after this, and the second devastating acttakes place in the last pages of the book.These two incidents alonechange the entire tone of the novel, which started off as an almostnostalgic look at early '80s pop and music journalism, but ends as a grimreflection on the strange relationship between artist and fan, and how somefans can become slightly obsessed, even fanatical.It isn't the feel-goodbook of the year, that's for sure, but I got a few chuckles out of it.Ofcourse, I got a bunch of laughs out of Moby-Dick, too, so that's notsurprising.
It was with great pleasure that I worked with Charlie on finalizg "Two Cents Worth".Time spent proofing the book brought back many of my own "all but forgotten" memories of being born and raised in LaGrange, GA.I never considered my family poor, but in reading the book I realize just how far in life we have all moved on.Two Cents Worth is an extremely unique collection of those "good ole times" that will force your mind to travel back in time seeking some of your on!A wonderful collection to add to the coffee table and for conversation during family gatherings, parties, etc!
Simply horrible, describes how the author blows hundreds of thousands of dollars.
This is a really good read! Interesting to see what happens to the friendship of these two guys when Fred recruits Tom into his dotcom business. While it's an exciting page turner, there is one page that will grip you and you'll read again and remember. Go ahead and give one to everyone you know!
In this important work, Larry Eubank presents a comprehensive (and extremely persuasive) refutation of the major tenets of Marxist Economics. Eubank shows, step-by-step, why everything the political left thinks it knows about the "evils" of capitalism is false.An insightful work in the tradition of Milton Friedman, F.A. Hayek, and the great Julian Simon, THE CASE AGAINST CAPITAL is a must-read for any serious student of comparative economics.
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The purpose of this book is to show that Marx's central accusation against capitalism -- that it enables capitalists to become wealthy only through their exploitation of laborers, by extracting from them unpaid "surplus value" -- is a fallacy.
Most people today would probably assume that, with the Soviet bloc dissolved and the world's remaining Communist countries in a state of decay, a book on Marxist theory would be unnecessary.
But while Marx has been, in one sense, discredited by the collapse of the empire built on his theories, that doesn't mean his accusation against capitalist societies has lost all credence. On the contrary, his doctrines have continued to gain adherents in left-wing political and academic circles, and in a whole generation of anti-capitalist youth, at the same time that his new form of society has melted away.
This book attempts to unravel, point by point, the entire meandering, convoluted argument whereby Marx claims to make his case; and it pronounces that case a sham and a fraud.
The Case Against Das Kapital is a serious and well argued attack on Marx's economic thinking, and a very serious contribution to Marxist scholarship.
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The purpose of this book is to show that Marx's central accusation against capitalism -- that it enables capitalists to become wealthy only via their exploitation of laborers, by extracting from them unpaid "surplus value" -- is a fallacy.
The Case Against Capital is a serious and well argued attack on Marx's economic thinking; a very serious contribution to Marxist scholarship.--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Priscilla McLean invites us to share her life as a practicing composer/performer making a living by performing the music she and her husband write.I have seen the McLeans in concert and they are a force for good in our culture.By that I mean that they encourage us to stretch our boundaries of what is art and music while at the same time entrancing us.I only wish that their CD was available in connection with the book.However, the information on how to get the CD is, I believe, included with the book.I found the book inspiring and would be delighted to offer the McLeans a place to stay on their travels, a venu to present their works, and even to help pay for their visit.The next morning in Alpena, Michigan, lying exhausted in bed in yet another strange (but oh so familiar) motel room, I think about my life-our lives, Bart's and mine. Touring from town to town-no health insurance, no steady jobs, no children, no insurance of any kind against the dark forces in the world...
Hanging Off the Edge is an extraordinary journey into the mind and life of one of America's most creative women, Priscilla McLean. McLean shares her precarious cliff-edge existence as a classical avant-garde troubadour and the day-by-day tour of the world through Europe, Asia, and Australia. She also writes of her touching story, from growing up in a middle-class family fallen on hard times during World War II to her seemingly settled life as a college professor's wife. McLean's quotes from her extensive journals, kept over a twenty-five-year span of time, give an immediacy and poignancy to Hanging Off the Edge.
Mingled with these memories are original short poems, philosophical thoughts on the artist's life, and a whole section where McLean explores how, over the span of thirty-five years, thirteen special musical creations were born and placed before the world.
I'm 62 and Windows Me is my first computer. I used a few other books trying to figure out how to work the system, but this one is clear and tells me exactly what do for just about anything I've needed so far. This one stays on my desk.
*Customize system settings to best suit your needs
*Set up and troubleshoot your hardware
*Protect critical files with improved security features
*Download, install, and update software over the Internet
*Maintain your system in top running condition for peak performance
*Use System Restore to bring your system back to a healthy state
*Enjoy advanced gaming over the Internet or a local network
*Surf more effectively with Internet Explorer 5.5
*Access support faster with improved troubleshooting menus
*Import and manage digital media, including MP3 and video editors, with improved technologies
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An excellent book!I had a hard time putting it down.The plot has enough twists to keep the reader's interest, but more compelling is Ms. Adair's clear presentation of how God really does work in our lives. Give this book to your non-Christian friends - it could be just what they need to change their lives.
I have been reading this book (Dave Dangerous and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse) as a chapter book to my kid's. I got so interested in it I ended up all night reading it for myself. The author has a quirky sense of humor that really reminds me of the old Monty Python shows. The book is definitely targeting younger people but the authors wry sense of wit and engaging writing style makes it enjoyable for adults as well. If you are reading to your kids at night like I do, this is a great book for the older ones that are getting more interested in chapter books.
This is certainly one of those cases of don't judge a book by its cover. The cover art looks like a ten year old did it and does nothing to portray the quality of this story. This is an excellent police procedural novel that pits a police detective, who also happens to be an Orthodox Jew, against a cunning centuries-old serial killer. 
This book is not helpful.It could easily have been useful had the writer put in information he said we needed, instead of trying to get you to buy a membership into his website where "supposedly" the real information is located.So, in fact, I purchased a book that was in reality an advertisement for his costly website.A total rip-off!We offer you a handbook that contains comprehensive information on what to do before you leave your home, tips on how to get to your new location, and advice on what to do when you get there.The outline that follows is a compilation of everything that we provide you in the guide and on the Web site -- a wealth of information, services, and tools to help you streamline your move to that temporary address.
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Two Jacks from Boston, after long careers in a big time high tech company, finally became Snow Birds spending winters if Florida.The pragmatic Jack fretted over the fact that moving seasonally involved a lot of work, worry, time, frustration and many mistakes. He tapped problem solving Jack to see if they could come up with a way to streamline the seasonal move process. The result: Moving1stclass.com, a Web site for the temporary move that is so comprehensive you'll wonder how anyone could take a step without it.
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Alan K. Austin has created a masterpiece. "The Adagio" is a well-written piece that takes the reader for a ride of a lifetime. A simple tale of a record containing a single misplaced note, a scream, weaves into an astonishing story of a man determined to prove his innocence. 
Like E. Annie Proulx, Charlotte Bacon's writing is fresh and compelling, sprinkled liberally with incandescent imagery.Like Cheever, seemingly small events, like a weekend in the country, a troubling discovery made by a daughter in her father's apartment, or a whale-watching trip, all mark tidal points in the lives of her characters. With nary a false note, this young writer carries us through the lives of men and women facing the end of marriage, the beginning of a pregnancy, the repercussions of the loss of a job on a wealthy family.Such grace and assured prose is rare in young writers, and I'm already waiting for her next.An excellent collection of stories (and prize-winning, too, if you check the book jacket).
His office assistant Mabel is on LAPD cop turned lawyer Jimmy O'Brien's case for accepting only pro bono clients like Henry "Buck" Simpson who is obviously going back to prison.That is until the sheriff's department informs Jimmy that he hung himself in his holding cell.Jimmy rejects suicide as the career criminal was upbeat and even looking forward to playing in a prison baseball game.He asks a favor of his pal Sol Silverman of Silverman Investigations who learns that Buck was stabbed three times.One, Two & Even takes the reader on a wild ride, traveling from the luxury of Bel Air and the stunning gold coast opulence of Newport Beach to the turbulent barrio of East Los Angeles, the meat packing district of Vernon, and even to an Island paradise twenty-six miles offshore, without taking a breather or pit stop along the way. You'll enjoy the ride.
Exciting, humorous, and fast paced, One, Two & Even is a fun read that will leaving you asking for more.
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As elusive a question as "Who invented Post-Its?" is "Who was behind the Ginsu Knife?"The unexpected answer to that question is two guys from Rhode Island.(Random, huh?)Barry Becher and Ed Valenti set the stage for today's infomercials with their now-famous television techniques. Their zany commercials-advertising such products as the Miracle Painter, Armourcote cookware, and, most famously, the Ginsu® knife-captured both the imagination and pocketbook of the American public.
And they became millionaires in the process.
But Wait, There's More!
You'll learn how to get a better price on anything you buy, how to get better service anywhere, even how to get easily get bumped from coach to first class on an airline.
How much would you pay for all the secrets of the universe? Don't wait! Order The Wisdom of Ginsu® before midnight tonight. Operators are standing by. Satisfaction Guaranteed!
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As elusive a question as "Who invented Post-Its?" is "Who was behind the Ginsu Knife?"The unexpected answer to that question is two guys from Rhode Island.(Random, huh?)Barry Becher and Ed Valenti set the stage for today's infomercials with their now-famous television techniques. Their zany commercials-advertising such products as the Miracle Painter, Armourcote cookware, and, most famously, the Ginsu® knife-captured both the imagination and pocketbook of the American public.
And they became millionaires in the process.
But Wait, There's More!
You'll learn how to get a better price on anything you buy, how to get better service anywhere, even how to get easily get bumped from coach to first class on an airline.
How much would you pay for all the secrets of the universe? Don't wait! Order The Wisdom of Ginsu® before midnight tonight. Operators are standing by. Satisfaction Guaranteed!
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A cautionary tale that runs the fine line between creationism and evolution, idyllic Dare Island becomes the setting of cataclysmic events that show what lengths the earth will go to maintain the balance of nature and the species upon it.From the opening scenes of a growing friendship between two adolescent boys, it builds to an unimaginable climax that leaves you wondering why Dare Island and when the rest of the world will begin to find these unidentifiable masses, called globsters, washed up on its shores.
The next time you are beachcombing for starfish and shells, if you happen to see the tracks and the splitting of sand dunes as if a bulldozer has come out of the ocean, don't bother to run. It will already be too late ...
I enjoyed this book but would caution for younger readers due to violent content.
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Dare Island, forty miles off the coast of North Carolina, is known for its wild horses and uninhabited side, which the locals have left largely unexplored.When twelve-year-old Jesse and his friend Lucas discover a giant creature washed up on a Dare Island beach one night, they are launched into the most exciting and perilous adventure of their lives.
Later, near the island's campground, they spot a dangerous-looking creature that looks like a cross between a monkey and a cat.Jesse sends a photograph of the animal to Jasper Callison, a retired biology professor and head of the Society for the Search for Unknown Animals.Jasper decides to investigate, and calls on his old friend Pete, a retired biologist who has worked with him before. Once arriving on the island they are befriended by Sheriff Tillman Dunn who shares in their adventures.
What they find on Dare Island leads Jasper to believe that a monumental change in human history is unfolding before their eyes.Jasper, Pete, Tillman, Jesse, and Lucas are forced to call upon every reserve of strength and courage to survive and to solve The Dare Island Enigma.
About the Author
The author lives in Greenwood, South Carolina where he makes video tapes, interactive multimedia and continues to write.
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"My Life Closed Twice" is one of the best books I have read dealing with the anguish of loss of loved ones.In Ms. Schocket's case, the loss was a double one: husband and son within 24 hours.How anyone could cope with such a one-two punch is almost beyond comprehension.But Ms. Schocket does it superbly well - with courage, honesty, candor and completely devoid of self pity.What she has achieved is a book that provides great comfort to those who need both support and inspiration as they, too, travel a simliar road.There is very little in grief literature on double loss.Ms. Schocket's book is an important and essential contribution on that subject.Marcia T. Seifert, CLU
Director, Corporate Services
Society of Financial Service Professionals
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My Life Closed Twice is a non-fiction work of great depth and emotion chronicling the life of one woman following the deaths of her husband and son within 24 hours of each other. Told with hope and humor, this inspirational story says something about how an ordinary person survives extraordinary tragedy-without drugs, psychiatry, or a nervous breakdown. Interweaving episodes from her past, author Sandra Klamkin Schocket speaks to readers who must build new lives, not just in response to death, but after divorce, illness, or loss of job or home.
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WOW! This is one amazing true life story! 