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Mystery Bookstores
Mystery bookstores offer books on mysteries of the world. Generally, one can get a wide range of books on subjects as wide as fantasy, horror, history, legends, mythology and science fiction in such stores.
Memories of Growing Up in Little Italy, NY - A Memoir by Guz Petruzzelli
When I first came across the title of this book on Amazon.com, I knew I just had to buy it. The reason? Because I grew up in Little Italy too, and lived in the "neighborhood" for 48 years, before I relocated to Sarasota, Florida in late 1995.
An Avid Reader's Review of the Economist
This article will explain why I value the Economist magazine. I will again, like in prior articles give some brief background information about this publication.
India Wakes Up to Reality TV
The young population of India has taken very well to the new phenomenon that has come to dominate primetime television screen. Reality TV shows have burst into the hearts of the TV viewing public. Considering ...
A Pulse From Heart
Deep call directly from the heart. When to begin and where to start? All claim and praise it as an art. I can only say it is inseparable part.
AUTISM ALL-STARS: How We Use Our Autism and Asperger Traits to Shine in Life
If you are a "normal" person, you might see little point to reading a book about Asperger Syndrome. Yet if you do read it, you will be surprised at how the people in this book gradually overcame their limitations to become experts in their own field. More importantly you will widen your un
Morris's New Tricycle - A Short Story
The yellow Vauxhall car careered into the compound parking quietly and gently just outside the concrete garage. Morris watched keenly as his father descended from the saloon car. Amadu, the Fula servant, was quick to make himself available. Together with his master, he opened the back boot.
Return to Oz
RETURN TO OZ - JOHN BROWN Better known for his series of books 'The Original Teds', John Brown has turned his obvious powers of observation to travel writing. His years spent within the music industry ...
The Body Project - An Intimate History of American Girls
The Body Project: An Intimate History of American Girls, written by Joan Jacobs Brumberg, is a compelling book presenting the history of woman's struggles with many issues including body image, self-advocacy, sexuality, and social pressures. The author guides the reader through these problems d
Critical Book Review - 52 Tips Sales Management Tips by Steven Rosen
Finding a great resource that works with the crazy busy schedules of sales managers and sales reps is difficult. This book is a quick read and a great sales skills reference guide.
A Crack in the Teacup - Book Review
The Crack in the Teacup, by C.M. Albrecht, is a mystery fiction novel with a slight seasoning of romance and suspense to spice things up. The story line is centered in a small Californian town where an 11-year-old boy, Jerry Beakey, goes missing on his way to a music lesson.
A Conspiracy to Love: Living A Life of Joy, Generosity, and Power, By River Smith
First, this is a self-transformation book. It is a "glass-could-be-half-full" book if you have the courage to (ful) fill it. Refreshingly, any political or otherwise dogmatic agenda you might intuit as subtext is, in fact, not implicit.
How to Write a Tender Love Poem
Various aspects that should be kept in mind while writing tender love poems are the right use of words and expressions with correct rhyming sentences and an apt title. Emotions play a big role while writing love poems. With the help of correct visual aspects one can describe the tender feelings in a
The Time of Your Life
A simple provocative perspective regarding how we relate to time. Great piece for anyone looking to gain a healthy perspective around experiencing time in a productive way. Powerful piece for speakers and trainers that speak on time management.
Homeland by John Jakes
Weaves a tale of German immigrants in America in the 1800's. Writes about history and the advent of labor unions. writes about the dawning of the 20th century.
Textbook Discounts - Get Help With Your Studies
When you're studying in college, even if your parents pay for your tuition, it doesn't spare you from expenses throughout your college life. And a lot of students have the same biggest problem: buying textbooks. Especially for special courses like Medicine, Nursing, Architecture and the li
The Basic Premise in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Wife of Bath
Geoffrey Chaucer's the Wife of Bath appears to be one of the most overplayed and ideologically overcharged characters of the English literary history. Although a weaver by profession, she thrusts her reader into a parallel world of ideologies tailored to suit her own purposes. Her textual manip
Book Review: Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill
Here's my long awaited review of Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Devised after studying hundreds of the worlds richest and most successful people over a period of 25 years. I consider this book to be the business mindset bible. I've read it twice now and listened to the audio version
Sea Level Rising
If fossil oil was not discovered, the combustion engine could have not been invented. If the combustion engine was not invented, the car could have not been created. If the car was not created, carbon dioxide emission could have not been acceleratedly released into the atmosphere.
UK Magazines - A Brief On Major Publications
A magazine gets published either on a monthly basis or even on a weekly basis. Sometimes, the bi-weekly policy can also be observed for certain particular ones.