RECENT REVIEWS
Burgher and the Woebegone by Kim Chatel: Book Review
- By Reader Views
- Published 08/31/2010
- Children's Books
- Unrated
"Burgher and the Woebegone" by author Kim Chatel is a choose-your-own adventure chapter book for children ages 8-12. At the end of each chapter, the reader has one or more choices to further the story. It begins with Burgher in his grey garden. When he discovers that spring is coming back after many years he decides he must cut down the queen apple tree to drive away the Apple Tree Man, Jonny Gold. Readers have the choice to learn about the legend of Jonny Gold, read about how Burgher tricked the pixies into driving Jonny Gold away once before or the mystery behind Burgher’s dislike for Spring.
If I Were a Farmer: Field Work by Gordon W. Fredrickson: Book Review
- By Reader Views
- Published 08/31/2010
- Children's Books
- Unrated
Nancy wants to be a farmer. She imagines doing field work with the newest modern farm machines. Her kitty, Dusty, helps her out. Nancy's neighbor Tommy wants to be a farmer too. He and his dog, Rex,would do their field work with dependable old farm machines.
"If I Were a Farmer: Field Work" by author Gordon W. Fredrickson, follows the characters from tilling through harvest. The neighbors work in fields side by side. They may not agree on the best way of doing field work, but when they get into trouble,they do what all good neighbors do: help each other out.
Murder in Winnebago County
- By Jud Hanson
- Published 08/29/2010
- Mystery and Thrillers
- Unrated
Someone is killing government officials in Winnebago County.
The life of a survivor and a peacemaker, Depression to 911
- By Chris Phillips
- Published 08/27/2010
- Historical Fiction
- Unrated
The life and times of Norman Schecter cover the times of the Great Depression through 911 and beyond. Norman's the atypical peacemaker and spends much of his life helping friends, neighbors and other odds-and-ends finding their own ways through life. Delightfully written, Eli Rill is a consummate author.
It Simply Must Be Said: A View of American Public Education from the Trenches of Teaching by Hank Warren: Book Review
- By Reader Views
- Published 08/26/2010
- Non-Fiction
- Unrated
The need for "educational reform" has once again returned to our national discourse--especially in light of the Federal Education Department's current "Race to the Top" initiative. However, despite many years of federal, state and local legislative mandates and school reform initiatives, remarkably few substantive changes have occurred within the standard public school classroom. Classes of 25 students, seated at desks, in rows, in rooms that are often too small, under the direction of an individual teacher contine to be the norm. The time for an honest re-examination of failed "outside-in/top down" educational reform policies is beyond urgent.
Hank Warren is passionate about the "calling" of teaching. "It Simply Must Be Said" focuses on the issues facing education from the perspictive of an active public school teacher via a collection of observations, experiences, stories, and recommendations from 34 years in teaching. Throughout the book Hank addresses serious concerns with humor and relevant tales of actual events.
Da Vinci and the 40 Answers: A Playbook for Creativity and Fresh Ideas by Mark L. Fox: Book Review
- By Reader Views
- Published 08/26/2010
- Business
- Unrated
"Da Vinci and the 40 Answers" by author Mark L. Fox, is based on the principles of TRIZ, the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving. A Russian scientist, Genrikh Altshuller evaluated over 300,000 patents and found that all of them fit into just 40 solutions. "Da Vinci and the 40 Answers" teaches you these 40 universal answers and they don’t apply just to technical issues; the 40 answers can solve problems and opportunities in sales, marketing, and all business operations as well as your personal life. Also, these are the same tools and techniques used by NASA.
The True Nature of Tarot: Your Path to Personal Empowerment by Diane Wing, MA: Book Review
- By Reader Views
- Published 08/18/2010
- Religion and Spirituality
- Unrated
"The True Nature of Tarot" dispels the myths and negative connotations that surround the tarot by sharing the personal experiences of the author, Diane Wing, a tarot reader with 25 years of experience. Tarot is discussed as a tool of enlightenment and understanding. Diane Wing shares intuitive techniques for reading that take you beyond the conventional card meanings and deep into tarot as a tool to channel energy and increase psychic sensitivity.
Interview with Arthur M. Mills, Jr., author of The Empty Lot Next Door
- By Reader Views
- Published 08/18/2010
- Author Interviews
- Unrated
Ray and his family have just moved into a small house beside a strange, vacant lot where another house once stood, and where a huge wide hole mysteriously awaits the brave or foolhardy. Ray and his friends consider the empty lot just an exciting playground until Ray hears tales of how the lot’s house burned down years ago, leaving a girl to die in the fire. According to the neighborhood kids, the little girl will come out at night to haunt anyone who dares to jump into the empty lot’s hole.
"The Empty Lot Next Door" is the true story of a haunting that Arthur Mills, who changed his name from Ray, experienced as a child. Although his haunting experience occurred over thirty years ago, the more time has passed, the more Arthur has grown convinced that the ghost Candle Face was real. Continuing to research the haunting, he now plans to write a prequel about who Candle Face really was.
The Empty Lot Next Door by Arthur M. Mills, Jr.: Book Review
- By Reader Views
- Published 08/18/2010
- Fiction
- Unrated
Ray and his family have just moved into a small house beside a strange, vacant lot where another house once stood, and where a huge wide hole mysteriously awaits the brave or foolhardy. Ray and his friends consider the empty lot just an exciting playground until Ray hears tales of how the lot’s house burned down years ago, leaving a girl to die in the fire. According to the neighborhood kids, the little girl will come out at night to haunt anyone who dares to jump into the empty lot’s hole.
"The Empty Lot Next Door" is the true story of a haunting that Arthur Mills, who changed his name from Ray, experienced as a child. Although his haunting experience occurred over thirty years ago, the more time has passed, the more Arthur has grown convinced that the ghost Candle Face was real. Continuing to research the haunting, he now plans to write a prequel about who Candle Face really was.
How to UnBreak Your Health: Your Map to the World of Complementary and Alternative Therapies, Second Edition by Alan E. Smith: Book Review
- By Reader Views
- Published 08/9/2010
- Health
- Unrated
Author Alan Smith through his book "How to UnBreak Your Health," shares a guide to discover how your body, mind, and energy/spirit can work together to produce better health. It teaches readers how to take charge of your health and find your path to the best health possible. Which therapies are right for you and your health problems? Find out in this easy-to-read guide to all of the therapies available outside the drugs-and-surgery world of mainstream medicine. Uncover the latest scientific research that's opening the door to therapies both ancient and modern that are available to help you improve your health.
