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Classics by Immortal Authors Loved by Girls and Women

Men and women often vary in their reading habits. While on surface it often appears that a man and a woman like many things in common, which is indeed true to some extent, there are enough contradictions found to this belief if inspected from a depth. Reading habits, and in particular selecting the

Michael Jackson - "The Love He Saved"

Frankie Mae Tyson was in love. She loved Michael Jackson for as long as she could remember and she had always dreamed of meeting him. One day while driving down the Santa Monica freeway, 20-year old, Frankie saw a large flashy limousine.

The Mystery of "The Peanut Butter Caper"

A great mystery childen's book to read. In it the imaginations soar as Helen VanEck Holub brings this book to life. In the "Peanut Butter Caper", we see how Helen VanEck Holub brings a true life adventure to life to leave as a legacy for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchi

Dirty Little Angels by Chris Tusa

Dirty Little Angels is Chris Tusa's first novel and it's a doozy. The story evokes comparisons to The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers. Both books can both be called Southern Gothic and both give voice to the downtrodden, depressed and rejected while examining the human conditi

The Past History of Trampolines

The Inuit people were probably the first ones to indulge in a sport activity that resembled the trampoline in many respects. They used walrus skins to toss one another into the air. One person sat ...

The Book of Lost Fragrances by M J Rose: A Review

Best selling author of erotic thrillers, M. J. Rose delves into reincarnation in her historical fiction thriller, The Book of Lost Fragrances: A Novel of Suspense. A French perfumer is commissioned in the 1800s to recreate a scent formula from Cleopatra's fragrance factory. It is believed that

Mental Illness and Homelessness Connected to Violence

Through 40 years of anecdotal documentation in his book The Insanity Offense, Dr. Torrey makes the strong connection between severe mental illness, homelessness and violence. His contention is that it is imperative the mental health policies be reformed.

Moms Story - A Child Learns About MS

Mom's Story is a quick and easy read. It is a story about a nine-year-old child who learns that her mother has Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The book delves into the processes involved from the first symptoms to a diagnosis, all while depicting the main character's emotions and reactions as wel

Head First Java, a Peculiar Style of Learning

Head First Java targets experienced programmers. The material, as presented, assumes that the student possesses a reasonable familiarity with several basic programming topics.

Thanks, Dad

Sometimes it's hard to put love into words but we have to try.

Top Six Famous British Writers of All Times

Book lovers all over the world have read, enjoyed, and appreciated some of the most famous British writers of all times. And today compiling them in a list is a great pleasure.

The Soul's Light Stimulating Growth - Radiance

Radiance brings the glow of warmth which touches the mind, body and soul. It uplifts the spirit and establishes an enlightening state of consciousness. This poem expresses the state and quality of radiance.

Selling the Invisible - A Field Guide to Modern Marketing

Selling The Invisible is packed with tips and insights on how to market your business services. Harry Beckwith claims that most marketing advice is based on a product marketing model, most of which doesn't apply to service businesses.

Touch Heaven For Me

Just a little something I wrote a few years back for a very dear friend of mine.I had always wondered about good people - and I mean exceptionally good people - and how they can give so much.Maybe I have been fortunate, but I have met people who have given an awful lot to an awful lot of folks.The e

World War II Vets Take On Youth Baseball Team in New Comical Novel

Ryan Danescu's debut novel, "A Day for Heroes" hits a home run. This story of a group of boys growing up in the Detroit area in the 1950s with their World War II veteran fathers has to be read to be believed. While the main character Ray's antics will keep you laughing on every p

You Will Feel Right At Home In The Summer House By Nancy Thayer

The three generations of Wheelwright women weave a story that would sound familiar in summation but is not so in reading. Each of the main characters alternate parts telling the story and with Nona intertwining among the stories with tales from her glorious past, it makes for a delicious family saga