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Nile Rodgers’ Le Freak – Disco, Drugs, and Destiny – Memoir Book Review – We Are Family Reinvented
Chances are you've heard Sister Sledge's classic Pop and R&B track "We Are Family" on the radio, at a wedding reception, or remembered it as the anthem of the 1979 World Series champion, Pittsburgh Pirates. The song was written by musicians Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, co-founders of late '70s R&B/disco group Chic. While disco eventually died, Nile Rodgers' musical talents still permeate the music scene today and his accomplishments… Continue Reading
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Born on a Blue Day by Daniel Tammet, A Memoir of Asperger’s and an Extraordinary Mind
Daniel Tammet has Savant syndrome, a particularly rare type of Asperger's syndrome (AS) which gives him unusual abilities, especially in mathematics and languages. It doesn't see numbers like we do, but as shapes, movements, textures and colors, each different so it can recognize up to 10,000 different numbers. It can divide 13 by 97 and give you the answer to over 100 decimals, instantly. He set a British and European… Continue Reading
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Book review THE LIFE OF DANIEL BOONE by Lyman C. Draper, edited by Ted Franklin Belue
THE LIFE OF DANIEL BOONE, published by Stackpole Books, 1998, is a unique book about an 18th century explorer, written by a 19th century biographer and edited by a 20th century author. How does it come off? Not bad! In fact, it's probably the most authoritative account of the renowned trailblazer we'll ever see. I have a particular interest in the subject. Daniel Boone is my great, great, great, great… Continue Reading
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Book Review: The Kiss of Life by Emraan Hashmi
The Kiss of Life is a biography dedicated by a father to his beloved son. In this book, Bollywood actor, Emraan Hashmi talks about his family's struggle with his son's serious illness due to cancer. This edition tells how her son, Ayaan, overcame a disease like cancer and emerged victorious in the battle for life after undergoing treatment. This book shows how the larger-than-life experience left a family wiser and… Continue Reading
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A review of Tito and Yugoslavia
"Achievement makes the man, not the man the achievement" says Milovan Djilas in his biography of Tito written shortly after the latter's death in May 1980. At the time of his death, more than 122 representatives from around the world gathered to pay their respects. This contrasts with the present day when there was virtually no commemoration of the anniversary of his death. It shows that his image has not… Continue Reading
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Review of the book “Dreams of my father”
"Dreams From My Father" is a moving story about President Obama's early years. It focuses on the breed and its heritage. It is the journey of a young man who seeks to discover himself in his roots. Along the way, there are friends and challenges to spur him on. "Dreams From My Father" is an elegant and compelling read. Composed in 1996, Barak Obama reveals his roots, his discoveries and… Continue Reading
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Using business books in the classroom
Looking for a way to encourage your students' interest in a subject? Business books can provide the necessary spark. Commercial textbooks, which are primarily designed to entertain and inform outside the classroom, can be successfully used in the classroom to increase student motivation. Commercial books cover just about every topic under the sun, so you can probably find a book that will align with your curriculum goals in a way… Continue Reading
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Which books sell best at what time of year?
Promoting your book means taking advantage of any relevant opportunity. In general, book sales are very low in winter, following the Christmas rush, but summer and the holidays are good times to sell books. Being aware of events or holidays that will help your book sales can help a publisher and author know when to promote heavily and when promotion can waste time and energy that could be spent working… Continue Reading
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Jeff Dexter will write his memoirs
There's a book about the 60s that I can't wait to read when it finally comes out. Jeff Dexter is writing his memoir and I predict this will be the defining book on the burgeoning music scene of the 60s and 70s. becoming a well-known DJ, promoter, rock band manager, record producer, club entertainer and event organizer. Jeff Dexter has made almost every step in and around the entertainment industry.… Continue Reading
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Marriage advice to my grandson Joel by Peter Davidson
A loving grandfather gives his grandson a glimpse down the wedding rabbit hole. It started as a grandfather's sweet idea to jot down some "words of wisdom" about marriage for his grandson. This list has become a blog. Davidson's whimsical, conversational style quickly attracted an audience. Fans everywhere urged Davidson to put it all together in one book. And here it is - Marriage advice to my grandson, Joel. "How… Continue Reading
