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Hildegard Caringi's, Once Upon a Sand Castle

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When writing Juvenile Fiction, one has to be able to tap into the creativity, imagination, and attention of young readers. In Once Upon a Sandcastle, author Hildegard Caringi takes readers on a journey of the ...

Book Review: Seven Year Switch

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Claire Cook is one of my favourite authors. Seven Year Switch is one of seven novels that she has written.

The Blood Covenant - Dr Theo Wolmarans

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This book will boost your faith beyond what you ever expected. You will read things in here that you have never read before. You will learn things that will astound you and help you enter into a realm of joy and victory you have never known.

The Olympian Ghosts

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And now I talk about lovers, and the experience of a young girl in a big city. She wants to become a conformist, and she realises that the only way to do this is to surrender, let go of all her inhibitions. And yet she doesn't want to be seen as a cheap thrill. What does she want? What is her h

I Want to Believe There Are Good and Honest Men and Women

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I want to believe that there are good men and good women in this world, and I think there are.I think that once people set their minds towards goodness, (yes corny) but I think it is true, set your mind towards goodness? And it will come true.

Old Tradition

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Unwillingly ushered in a house totally unknown... Saw a young lady keeping head down. White complexioned girl with eyes cat brown, Almost frozen expressions but not making it known... I was at pained to learn the way it was arranged in orthodox way...

Matthew Henry Bible Commentary - Lighting Your Way Through the Scriptures

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When reading the Bible, do you ever find yourself wondering what on earth it means? Do you run across words no longer used in the English language, or references to items not familiar to you? Are there concepts you simply do not understand, or would like to know the history of?

The Peter Shandy Series by Charlotte MacLeod

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Between 1978 and 1996 Charlotte MacLeod published ten Peter Shandy novels, all of them wild, wacky and witty. Her characters range from the straight laced to the totally demented. Her plots are frequently laugh out loud funny. If you like unconventional mysteries that are well written I suggest that

The Sermon On The Mount - Your Spirituality Should Start Here

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A friend of mine recommended that I read "The Sermon On The Mount" by Emmet Fox. He knew that I was interested in spirituality books, and this was before I had even considered establishing a website to promote spirituality. He even loaned me his copy of the book so I wouldn't have to

Critical Book Review - Drawing Attention by Stu Heinecke

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Are you seeking a new, innovative way to reach your decision makers? Are tired of the conventional marketing books that churn up the existing marketing tactics and worse yet these actions are not delivering the results you need? Then maybe reading this book will give you a new perspective?

Marta Acosta Author of the Casa Dracula Series - Interview

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Marta Acosta is the author of the hilarious Casa Dracula series. The books thus far: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula (Pocket, 2006), Midnight Brunch (Pocket, 2007), and The Bride of Casa Dracula (Pocket, 2008). Marta talks about the wacky world she created and answers questions about her life as a writer

"Take the Step the Bridge Will Be There", by Grace Cirocco - Book Review

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A book review of "inspiration and guidance for moving your life forward" as the book cover states, written by Grace Cirocco, speaker, training consultant and personal coach. This is based on the concept that "action (take the step) and faith (the bridge will be there) are the two most

Free Book Summary - The 4-Hour Body Written by Tim Ferriss

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When I picked this book up, I was very skeptical about the contents. There are quick fix diets and all kinds of other garbage on the market that push - do nothing and lose 100 pounds. Needless to say, this book is NOT one of them. I have great respect for the way Tim thinks.

Betrayed - House of Night Book 2 by PC Cast and Kristin Cast

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"Marked," the first book in the "House of Night" series reeled me in, hook, line and sinker. I loved it. I was anxious to read "Betrayed" and hoped it would be just as good. I wasn't disappointed. P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast created an awesome follow up that starts

The Mysterious Tales of Russell Solomon

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This young, native Californian is a first-time novelist, though a long-time journalist. Russell Solomon has long been known for his nonfiction writing, including some of the best investigative journalism on the West Coast.

Writing a Book Report on Non-Fiction

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Writing a book report or a story statement on non-fiction can be a intimidating task. If you are used to writing story reports on fiction, changing formats can be intimidating. Writing a Book Report [http://www.readingforyoursuccess.com/] ...

Stuff, Accumulating Things

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STUFFSeemingly unnecessaryTerribly consumingUgly and self-absorbingFun to buy for whatever reasonFinally forgotten rather quicklyWhy is it human beingsLike to purchase so much stuff?Does it make us feel powerful?Does it make us feel resourceful?

The Eagle's Last Flight by Ron Standerfer - Book Review

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Skip O'Neill lies dying of leukemia in a New York hospital, determined to live until the new millennium. His wasted body shows scant evidence of the man he once wasan Air Force fighter pilot and decorated combat veteran.O'Neill's first assignment, as a young lieutenant, places him amo