Biographies Book
Write a woman’s life or biography
Reading about women authors through their biographies or through the commentaries they make is often more revealing than their books. Carolyn Heilbrun in her book Write a woman's life (more like a thesis in its early chapters) states that to really know a female author well enough to write her biography, you must go beyond dissecting her works of fiction and get to know her from her correspondence with friends… Continue Reading
Childrens Books
Find an idea for a children’s book
Children's books are probably the most difficult books to write without a specific plan in mind. Their simplicity does not allow twists, their prose is not made for existential thought, and their content cannot be too serious or too fanciful, otherwise it will be difficult for the child to understand. As such, coming up with a successful children's book idea can be very difficult. Other genres Other genres have several… Continue Reading
Cook book
Some of the best cookbooks that need to be in your kitchen
I just graduated from college, cookbooks have pride of place on my kitchen shelf. From disastrous attempts to make barely edible dishes, my time as a student exposed me to many cookbooks. Here are the top ten best cookbooks that are invaluable for all budding Masterchefs. On your marks... Get set... Cook! 10. Delia's Complete Cooking Class by Delia Smith This mammoth cookbook comes in at number 10. Delia Smith… Continue Reading
Book Reviews
Coin Book Reviews – A Guide to Morgan Silver Dollars by Q David Powers
The 2nd edition of "A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars, A complete History and Price Guide" was released in paperback form on March 31, 2005. The first chapter discussed the lure and challenges of collecting Morgan Dollars and some tidbits about the history of the Morgan Dollar. While only 5 and 1/2 pages long, the first chapter is filled with interesting facts. When you enter chapter two, the book… Continue Reading
Biographies Book
A Child Called Him – Dave Pelzer
This book is David Pelzer's heartbreaking autobiographical account of the abuse he suffered from his mother. It is a story that afflicts the reader with multiple heartaches from beginning to end. David Pelzer, the third of four brothers, grew up in what at first seemed like an ordinary home. It was a house where every day was 'a new adventure', with life'every day, sprinkled with magic'. It was a life… Continue Reading
Childrens Books
Top 5 Types of Activity Books for Young Children
Activity books are a great way to make reading fun. There are many types of activity books suitable for different age groups. We have selected our top 5 here. 1.Texture Books Textures, also called tactile and tactile books, are very popular with babies and very young children. These are books where part of the picture is made of different fabrics and materials. Babies enjoy the tactile feel of the pages… Continue Reading
Cook book
Diet books versus cookbooks
(I made an interesting observation today, and I look forward to hearing your comments. I think I'm onto something.) I love bookstores. In fact, when I die, I'd love to have the "seated," a Southern thang, in the window of a little boutique bookstore. It would certainly attract business. However, my mortality is not the purpose of this post. I want to talk about energy. Bookstores are brimming with all… Continue Reading
Book Reviews
Title – Wet Dreams – Author – Douglas Danielson – Book Reviews
Untie the moorings, cast off and climb aboard Douglas Danielson's book, 'Wet Dreams', also the name of a posh 70ft Hatteras yacht adorned with girls and booze, partying just offshore Los Angeles on Catalina Island. The reader's journey will take one on the turbulent waters of a young woman missing her "dirty rich" daddy, as Jake Mortensen and Buddy Wright seek to find the answers to the questions of her… Continue Reading
Biographies Book
“Tigers of the Night” – Author Robert W Howe – Book Review
The life of an Amazonian tribal community is brilliantly illustrated in the writings of Robert W. Howe as he followed the true story of Juan and Amalia Arcos, lay missionaries and naturalists living in the rainforests along the Amazon. In the mid-1900s, Juan Arcos studied to become a priest under Father Peter Vosa, a man who had guided him for the last fifteen years of his life. After much prayer… Continue Reading
Childrens Books
Summer Reading List – 10 Best Children’s Books
For some students, the school year may be over. For some parents, this can provide a battle between summer camp and outdoor sports. But if parents provide exciting material to read during the summer vacation, children are more likely to be engaged in learning. In fact, reading during the summer improves the material learned, prepares children for the upcoming school year and improves their language skills. To motivate children to… Continue Reading
