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MY REVIEW Today I am reviewing an unusual biography of a woman who would do anything to provide for her family even as far as becoming an escort. At twelve, I had about as much control over my limbs as a new-born giraffe. I had no friends. It’s difficult to form close bonds with tight-knit… Continue reading Sindy in Real Life: Intimate Confessions of a No-win No-fee Paralegal who became a No-fee No-me Escort by Sindy
Florence understood instinctively that beauty, as well as money, was power; and she had both in abundance. Florence Gould was an intelligent, conniving, self-centered, savvy business woman, but most of all she was a survivor. She survived the San Francisco earthquake and fire as a child, a major flood in France, World War I and… Continue reading A Dangerous Woman: The Life of Florence Gould by Susan Ronald
Peace is permanent happiness. Dr. Ojikutu's guide advises us that we have two lines: our spiritual line and our physical line, and we have to simultaneously nourish them in order to achieve our goals of peace and permanent happiness. She goes on to describe ways to balance our lines and to help balance our children's lives… Continue reading Permanent Happiness: The Only Way to Find Peace, Joy and your Life-Given Purpose by Iyabo Ojikutu
What is stuff made of? Mr. Graybill gives a humorous, easy-to-follow, history lesson in the study of matter. He includes an extensive vocabulary of science terms from various theories, elements, and compounds to the explanation of wave-particle duality, quantum mechanics, and the Bohr model. There are also profiles of various philosophers and scientists including Hermes Trismegistus, Galileo Galilei,… Continue reading STUFF: The Fortunes, Foibles, and Fiascos of Those Who Sought to Understand Matter by George Graybill
I am a man who wants to serve others. Charles "Chuck" Thompson had terminal brain cancer, and he had decisions to make. He had "climbed many mountains, but this one was going to take spiritual strength to conquer". He was determined to keep a positive attitude and keep going by giving everyone a smile, a… Continue reading The Mountain by Charles G. Thompson
If you want to be the life of the party, this is your book. You can fill your brain with as much "useless knowledge" (my affectionate moniker) as you can fit and impress people with how fast a sand dune can move, explain what watermelon snow is, and give in morbid detail why a barbershop… Continue reading Who Knew? Questions That Will Make You Think Again by Sarah Herman
Take a crack at it, it's f*cking therapeutic. Just the title alone on this book would get someone to notice it. It is a guide for hand lettering to express your sarcasm with beautiful calligraphy. With the onslaught of social media and online writing why not change it up and leave a handwritten note telling… Continue reading Please Don’t Do Coke in the Bathroom, Irreverent Hand Lettering for Every F*cking Occasion by Sami Christianson
According to national statistics, at least one in five college women experience some type of sexual assault. Paula Lavigne and Mark Schlabach are ESPN reporters who have done a comprehensive investigation into injustices and cover ups of a prominent Christian college, Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. The book contains many stories of Baylor female students… Continue reading Violated: Exposing Rape at Baylor University Amid College Football’s Sexual Assault Crisis by Paula Lavigne and Mark Schlabach
Bestselling author of "The Wolf of Wall Street", Jordan Belfort, shares step-by-step instructions on using his very successful Straight Line System for any business, industry and even your personal life. He notes that you do not have to be in sales to use this system. You can use it from selling your great qualities in… Continue reading Way of the Wolf: Straight Line Selling- Master the Art of Persuasion, Influence, and Success by Jordan Belfort
Planning a wedding these days is not easy and writing your wedding vows can be a daunting task. Ms. Coggeshall makes that task much easier by providing romantic vows, Christian vows and bonuses such as a list of inspirational words and questions and tips on writing your own vows. I believe there is a vow… Continue reading The Wedding Vows Chapbook: Sample Wedding Vows and Inspiration by Katharine Coggeshall