http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Book-Reviews:Non-Fiction EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ The Leprechaun and his ilk do come up as Mary Beth narrates her personal tale of campus life from freshman year to graduation. She does not shy away from describing her struggles with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, but this is not a how-I overcame-my-disease story. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:27:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Must-Read-For-Soon-To-Be-College-Students-and-Their-Parents-Drink-to-the-Lasses&id=3165613 http://ezinearticles.com/?Must-Read-For-Soon-To-Be-College-Students-and-Their-Parents-Drink-to-the-Lasses&id=3165613 Laima Vince is a graduate of Columbia University with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. She resides and teaches in Lithuania. Some of her honors include: 1). A National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, 2). Two Fulbright lectureships, and 3). An Academy of American Poets award. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:28:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Awesome-Diary-of-Lithuanians-Struggle-For-Independence-From-Russia&id=3182979 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Awesome-Diary-of-Lithuanians-Struggle-For-Independence-From-Russia&id=3182979 Describing his book as "brain software," Malcolm Gladwell endeavors to define change and explain why it often happens so fast and suddenly, usually leaving its victims perplexed. Gladwell achieves this by breaking down seemingly random events that take place all of a sudden, and usually have a major impact on individuals or a society as a whole. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:27:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Tipping-Point-How-Little-Things-Can-Make-a-Big-Difference-by-Malcolm-Gladwell&id=3182747 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Tipping-Point-How-Little-Things-Can-Make-a-Big-Difference-by-Malcolm-Gladwell&id=3182747 Recently I have read through a book which explains one of the fastest growing economies in the world better than any other and I have read this book on "India" by VS Naipaul. This is one of the great works by the author and I tend read through the entire book without giving it a break or choosing something else to read in between, hence all in all book looked binding to me. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:31:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?VS-Naipaul-India&id=3170973 http://ezinearticles.com/?VS-Naipaul-India&id=3170973 Kabul 24 by Henry O. Arnold and Ben Pearson documents the kidnapping of twenty-four people who worked for Shelter Now International (SNI). The eight Western missionaries and sixteen Afghan coworkers were in Kabul helping Afghan refugees rebuild their lives following decades of war. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:54:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kabul24-by-Henry-O-Arnold-and-Ben-Pearson&id=3179321 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kabul24-by-Henry-O-Arnold-and-Ben-Pearson&id=3179321 The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs by Carmine Gallo reveals the "secrets" that make Apple CEO Jobs so effective onstage. The book analyzes the structure of major keynotes Jobs has given at Macworld and elsewhere over the years. The book is of inestimable value for anyone who needs to understand the nuts and bolts of writing a speech. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:40:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-The-Presentation-Secrets-of-Steve-Jobs,-by-Carmine-Gallo&id=3159198 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-The-Presentation-Secrets-of-Steve-Jobs,-by-Carmine-Gallo&id=3159198 The Education Enigma is a book of essays pertaining to America's education system. The question Price poses is: What Happened to American Education? Price proclaims, "The simultaneous decline of American education and the language used by America's educators is a historical fact." Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:40:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Education-Enigma&id=3151692 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Education-Enigma&id=3151692 Father Wintz, a Franciscan friar, explores a question he has pondered for years. His thoughts first appeared in article form in St. Anthony Messenger magazine. Motivated by a large reader response and devotional study of St. Francis, he expanded the original material into book length. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:46:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-I-See-My-Dog-in-Heaven?&id=3139224 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-I-See-My-Dog-in-Heaven?&id=3139224 Got writer's block? Forget about it. Find all the inspiration you need in this book by the master himself, Stephen King "On Writing". Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:24:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-On-Writing-by-Stephen-King-Learn-Creative-Writing-From-the-Master-Himself&id=3055798 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-On-Writing-by-Stephen-King-Learn-Creative-Writing-From-the-Master-Himself&id=3055798 Weir paints a vivid picture of one of England's most complex monarchs, Elizabeth I in "The Life of Elizabeth I." Henry VIII's daughter by Anne Boleyn didn't grow up secure, nestled in the bosom of her royal parents like Henry VIII did. Instead, she knew little happiness once Henry orders her mother's execution. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:23:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-For-The-Lift-of-Elizabeth-I&id=3084854 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-For-The-Lift-of-Elizabeth-I&id=3084854 This is the new updated Barnes book for reloaders. It is full of great info that every hobbiest should read. I give it a 5 star rating. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:04:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Barnes-Book&id=3032178 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Barnes-Book&id=3032178 Ever wonder what really led to the devastation of the lower ninth ward in New Orleans after that levee broke? Well, if so, let me recommend a very good book to you; "The Great Deluge," by Douglas Brinkley. You will find much of the reality behind the scenes, much more interesting than the created reality of the mass media during that time and long afterwards. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:32:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Really-Happened-in-September-of-2005-When-Hurricane-Katrina-Hit?&id=3014873 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Really-Happened-in-September-of-2005-When-Hurricane-Katrina-Hit?&id=3014873 Josie King died on January of 2001 in Johns Hopkins Hospital, she was 18 months old. She was admitted to the hospital after suffering burns from climbing into a hot bath. Weeks later after healing from the burns two days before returning to her home she died of severe dehydration and cardiac arrest. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:25:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Josies-Story-A-Book-That-Will-Make-a-Difference-and-Save-Lives&id=2965129 http://ezinearticles.com/?Josies-Story-A-Book-That-Will-Make-a-Difference-and-Save-Lives&id=2965129 Whether you are afraid of identity thieves, stalkers, or trained assassins, this book is essential. By carefully following the techniques outlined in this book, anyone can regain a modicum of privacy in their lives. This book should be required reading in a time when nearly every honest person becomes a victim of identity theft at some point in their lives. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:56:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Be-Invisible-Book-Review&id=2957850 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Be-Invisible-Book-Review&id=2957850 Ability to Sleep on Toilet Required is a get down and dirty book about being a paraplegic. The author, Sandin, has been paraplegic for over 30 years due to a car accident in 1975; she conveys some of the annoying and funny sides of this condition as well as her thoughts on others' behavior. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:45:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Ability-to-Sleep-on-Toilet-Required&id=2878614 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Ability-to-Sleep-on-Toilet-Required&id=2878614 Sherry Jones Mayo provides an insightful, humorous and touching look at the role of emergency services workers. "Confessions of a Trauma Junkie" depicts the difficult yet rewarding work of these much under-appreciated but vital people. Everyone will come to appreciate the role of emergency medical personnel after reading this book. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:12:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Humorous,-Meaningful-and-Overdue-Look-Into-Emergency-Services-Worker-Experiences&id=2853008 http://ezinearticles.com/?Humorous,-Meaningful-and-Overdue-Look-Into-Emergency-Services-Worker-Experiences&id=2853008 "It's Our turn To Eat - The story of a Kenyan Whistle-Blower" by Michie Wrong is a political action themed story written in a very detailed way. It's all about battling corruption inside the Government. We always incorporate the word "Corruption" in Government; well that's just because most of them are corrupt. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:42:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Its-Our-Turn-to-Eat-The-Story-of-a-Kenyan-Whistle-Blower-by-Michie-Wrong-Book-Review&id=2482262 http://ezinearticles.com/?Its-Our-Turn-to-Eat-The-Story-of-a-Kenyan-Whistle-Blower-by-Michie-Wrong-Book-Review&id=2482262 Addressing everything from book cover design to typesetting, Bowerman humorously provides excellent directions to the first time author on how to "build" a book. Similar to a manual and peppered with useful insights, notes, warnings, and cautions based on personal experience, TWFSP guides the reader through book sales, marketing, and publicity possibilities. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:31:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Well-Fed-Self-Publisher&id=988744 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Well-Fed-Self-Publisher&id=988744 Operation Military Family: How to Strengthen Your Military Marriage and Save Your Family is a "must read" as well as an invaluable "at your fingertips" resource for chaplains, counselors, commanders and others who provide support to military members and their families. Poignantly written with excellent insight into the real world of service marriages, this book will appeal to military members and their spouses with its true military life stories and practical lists of available community resources. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:27:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Operation-Military-Family-A-Must-Read-For-Married-Members-of-the-Armed-Forces&id=975908 http://ezinearticles.com/?Operation-Military-Family-A-Must-Read-For-Married-Members-of-the-Armed-Forces&id=975908 Spirit of Adventure - Eagle Scouts and the Making of America's Future by Alvin Townley is about the young generations. Every time I heard the word boy scout, I can still remember the day I used to be one. Boy scouts are helpful, has the ability to improvised things, patriotic attitude and above all, always ready. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:45:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spirit-of-Adventure-Eagle-Scouts-and-the-Making-of-Americas-Future-by-Alvin-Townley-Book-Review&id=2482271 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spirit-of-Adventure-Eagle-Scouts-and-the-Making-of-Americas-Future-by-Alvin-Townley-Book-Review&id=2482271 How Rome Fell - death of a Superpower by Adrian Goldswothy is a very informative book regarding history of the world. Roman Empire plays a big of role in World's history. Some of the biggest names are listed as part of Roman race. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:42:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Rome-Fell-Death-of-a-Superpower-by-Adrian-Goldswothy-Book-Review&id=2482300 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Rome-Fell-Death-of-a-Superpower-by-Adrian-Goldswothy-Book-Review&id=2482300 Down home With the Neelys - A Southern Family Cookbook By Patric Neely is a very nice book for individuals who find themselves in kitchen a lot. It's a cookbook made by passion and love for cooking. While reading this book, you will definitely forget the worries you have while cooking, instead you will enjoy more. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:33:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Down-Home-With-the-Neelys-A-Southern-Family-Cookbook-by-Patric-Neely-Book-Review&id=2482150 http://ezinearticles.com/?Down-Home-With-the-Neelys-A-Southern-Family-Cookbook-by-Patric-Neely-Book-Review&id=2482150 What Is Your Self-Worth - A Woman's Guide to Validation by Cheryl Saban Ph.d is another advocacy for the women in the world to fight on what they really are, a person with dignity, emotions and ability like everyone else. She included several interactive verses which definitely would be enjoyable by the readers. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:32:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Your-Self-Worth-A-Womans-Guide-to-Validation-by-Cheryl-Saban-Phd-Book-Review&id=2482137 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Your-Self-Worth-A-Womans-Guide-to-Validation-by-Cheryl-Saban-Phd-Book-Review&id=2482137 Well, what can I say? I'm overwhelmed with feelings after reading Lynn Scott's "A Joyful Encounter: My Mother, My Alzheimer Clients, and Me." Her memoir brought up passion and emotion in me about my Alzheimer's afflicted mother on so many levels that I know will stay with me forever. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:48:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Love-Transcends-it-All&id=2788608 http://ezinearticles.com/?Love-Transcends-it-All&id=2788608 Did you know that James Patterson also writes non-fiction? For many people who never knew that fact, this was an awakening! THE MURDER OF KING TUT is touted as a "non-fiction thriller" and it is every bit of that. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:35:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Non-Fiction-is-a-Thrill-Ride-When-James-Patterson-Writes-About-King-Tut&id=2869071 http://ezinearticles.com/?Non-Fiction-is-a-Thrill-Ride-When-James-Patterson-Writes-About-King-Tut&id=2869071 Have you ever wondered what it's like to guard the President of the United States? Wanted to know what agents really think about the people they protect? Been interested in what presidents are like away from the television cameras? In the President's Secret Service has the answers. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:59:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?In-the-Presidents-Secret-Service-Behind-the-Scenes-With-Agents-in-the-Line-of-Fire-Book-Review&id=2805473 http://ezinearticles.com/?In-the-Presidents-Secret-Service-Behind-the-Scenes-With-Agents-in-the-Line-of-Fire-Book-Review&id=2805473 This book is the essential guide for serious and casual charm collectors alike. "Charms and Charm Bracelets The Complete Guide" is a hardback book published by Schiffer in 2005. The author, Joanne Schwartz, and photographer, Robert N. Schwartz have done a brilliant job of packing the book with charm bracelet history spanning the 19th century to present time. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:39:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Charms-and-Charm-Bracelets-The-Complete-Guide-Book-Review&id=2773906 http://ezinearticles.com/?Charms-and-Charm-Bracelets-The-Complete-Guide-Book-Review&id=2773906 "You Can't Always Get What You Want" is a gripping rock 'n' roll saga, which should appeal to anyone who is intrigued by authentic 'I was there' memoirs. Sam Cutler's book is not your usual press clippings cut and paste job from a rock journalist, past- her-sell-by-date groupie or a sycophantic fan. It's the Real Thing, lucidly and well written from a Napoleon styled tour manager's point of view. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:53:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sam-Cutler-is-a-Historical-Footnote-in-Rock-n-Roll&id=2818913 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sam-Cutler-is-a-Historical-Footnote-in-Rock-n-Roll&id=2818913 "I prayed until my mouth was dry." From about ten o'clock to six in the morning this man in Strath prayed until the risen living Jesus satisfied him! One group in the north sat outside listening to the Word of God and when the snow came on it just covered them. No one ran for shelter, because there was no shelter to which they could run. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:45:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Real-Revival-and-Spiritual-Awakening-on-the-Isle-of-Skye-Off-the-West-Coast-of-Scotland&id=2797651 http://ezinearticles.com/?Real-Revival-and-Spiritual-Awakening-on-the-Isle-of-Skye-Off-the-West-Coast-of-Scotland&id=2797651 In the 18th Century it was common for ships to get lost at sea, many men perished while they sailed aimlessly adrift without food or water. To John Harrison the solution was simple - all he had to do was prove his theory and claim the prize. Little did he know just what a challenge this would prove to be? Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:21:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Longitude-by-Dava-Sobel&id=2790898 http://ezinearticles.com/?Longitude-by-Dava-Sobel&id=2790898 Regardless or creed, all people have great reason to read a book like The Johns: Sex for Sale and the Men Who Buy It By Victor Malarek. Whether or not you have given sex slavery a second thought, been offended by a sexually charged advertisement - or on the other hand, been sexually charged by an offensive advertisement - this book is a must read. This has been in the news magazines over the past few years, and only recently labeled as the slavery that it truly is - and only very recently is the accusatory gaze being leveled at the john as perpetrator without prejudice. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:29:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sex-Slavery-As-Polite-Conversation&id=2732871 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sex-Slavery-As-Polite-Conversation&id=2732871 The Untold Story of the Mount Hood Tragedy, Holding Fast, encompasses many issues beyond sharing the background and events surrounding the loss of three mountain climbers during a major storm that was worse than had been seen in a decade. Written by Karen James, wife of mountain climber, Kelly James, it is both a tribute to her husband Kelly, as well as a significant documentary of actual events, which includes pictures that were taken by James during their climb. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:56:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Holding-Fast-To-God&id=2758381 http://ezinearticles.com/?Holding-Fast-To-God&id=2758381 For those of us that like to think about the future, there is a whole group of people called The World Future Society or WFS, and in this organization there are people that call themselves Futurists and many of them are consultant to business and government and they are an eclectic and interesting group of people. A good many of them write books, research reports, and articles about the future. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:18:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Talking-About-the-Past-and-Present-to-Guestimate-Tomorrow&id=2764404 http://ezinearticles.com/?Talking-About-the-Past-and-Present-to-Guestimate-Tomorrow&id=2764404 Now a major motion picture, The Soloist is a story about a very unique interaction between two men living in Los Angeles, California. Nathaniel Ayers is a man who attended Julliard as a young person, but never completed his education. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:33:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-The-Soloist-by-Steve-Lopez&id=2764190 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-The-Soloist-by-Steve-Lopez&id=2764190 If there was ever a true story about how one ordinary person can make a difference in the world this is it. This adventure starts with Mortenson's failed attempt to climb K2 and ends with the more miraculous accomplishment of building schools for boys and girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:22:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Three-Cups-of-Tea-One-Mans-Mission-to-Promote-Peace-One-School-at-a-Time&id=2710679 http://ezinearticles.com/?Three-Cups-of-Tea-One-Mans-Mission-to-Promote-Peace-One-School-at-a-Time&id=2710679 "Write Tight" - Say Exactly What You Mean with Precision and Power." William Brohaugh's book is an excellent choice for anyone who is interested in improving the quality of his or her writing. I bought it on the advice of a critique partner and it has become one of my most utilized references on writing. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:50:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Write-Tight-by-William-Brohaugh&id=2743700 http://ezinearticles.com/?Write-Tight-by-William-Brohaugh&id=2743700 Author-Journalist Dave Cullen sets straight all the rumors and gives a factual account that painfully at times reads like a novel. COLUMBINE goes further as it also goes into the effects of this immense tragedy to tell about the survivors and how years later the shock still remains and what changes it brought about to so many lives. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:48:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?COLUMBINE-As-You-May-Never-Have-Known-it-Before-by-Dave-Cullen&id=2731000 http://ezinearticles.com/?COLUMBINE-As-You-May-Never-Have-Known-it-Before-by-Dave-Cullen&id=2731000 "Silent Spring" is a landmark book in many respects. It was a brilliantly written book that documented Man's mistreatment of nature. It clearly described the impact his activities were having on the environment. It stopped us in our tracks and forced us to question the true costs of our ambitions. The case studies were carefully chosen and they all described graphically the damage our activities were causing to nature. It a must read book for anyone remotely interested in environmental issues. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:00:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Impact-of-Rachel-Carsons-Silent-Spring&id=2687551 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Impact-of-Rachel-Carsons-Silent-Spring&id=2687551 The Mother-in-Law's Manual is a wonderfully insightful and at times humorous advice manual for dealing with not only in-laws, but also other family members. The Mother-in-Law's Manual is jammed packed with bits and pieces of wisdom Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:02:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Mother-in-Laws-Manual-A-Review&id=2675806 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Mother-in-Laws-Manual-A-Review&id=2675806 Written from Debbie Rodriguez's personal experiences in Afghanistan between 2001-2006, "Kabul Beauty School" not only tells Debbie's story, but the stories of the Afghanistan women that Debbie met during her stay in the country. Rodriguez uses an easy writing style that has the reader turning the pages without realizing it. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:23:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-For-Kabul-Beauty-School&id=2691421 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-For-Kabul-Beauty-School&id=2691421 The devastation and havoc caused by hurricane Katrina should have been a wake up call for America. But, as soon as gas prices began to drop, media attention reverted back to the latest tabloid issues. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:50:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?13-Days-by-LA-Starks&id=697790 http://ezinearticles.com/?13-Days-by-LA-Starks&id=697790 I am in the middle of reading this fantastic book titled: Conversations On Success whereby a series of interviews conducted by David E. Wright who is the President of International Speakers Networks with some super prominent persons include: Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy, Michael Podolinsky, John Gray, Glenn Green to name just a few who generously and openly shared with us their successful stories. They make us understand that a successful person (in later part of life) may have not come from a wealthy background meaning: born a silver-spoon, having rich mom and dad, expensive education and so forth. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:21:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Conversations-on-Success&id=1874944 http://ezinearticles.com/?Conversations-on-Success&id=1874944 A 24 year old man decides to kayak his way from Mexico to South America in 6 months and 6000 miles. Benjamin Wade's story is an amazing story of courage and hope. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:53:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Voyage-Beyond-Reason-Tim-Gauthier&id=2599386 http://ezinearticles.com/?Voyage-Beyond-Reason-Tim-Gauthier&id=2599386 Former Beatles Manager Ken Mansfield recounts his years in the music industry with such names as Beach Boys, the Beatles, Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, Glen Campbell, Roy Orbison, Andy Williams, Don Ho, and Willie Nelson. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:58:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Between-Wyomings-My-God,-an-iPod-and-the-Open-Road-(by-Ken-Mansfield)&id=2558402 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Between-Wyomings-My-God,-an-iPod-and-the-Open-Road-(by-Ken-Mansfield)&id=2558402 Are you are like me and wonder why there are some people that make you feel uneasy and others that you take an immediate liking to. Then the answer just might be in A.J. Aaron's book A New Reality, or one mans adventure into the power of I-Chin. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:10:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-New-Reality,-A-Wake-Up-Call-to-Lifes-Mysteries-By-AJ-Aaron&id=2558095 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-New-Reality,-A-Wake-Up-Call-to-Lifes-Mysteries-By-AJ-Aaron&id=2558095 When we diligently read our history books as part of our school's curriculum, we learn about the famous men and women who earned their spot in print as world leaders, great businessmen, explorers, military heroes, or even criminals. While all aspects of history fascinate me, I must confess that my interest has always been more with the everyday folks who loved their families, took pride in their work, and, although they may never be studied in a classroom, made a lasting impact on the people who knew them. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:57:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sightlines-A-Family-Love-Story-in-Poetry-and-Music&id=2571803 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sightlines-A-Family-Love-Story-in-Poetry-and-Music&id=2571803 My bookshelf is straining under the weight of umpteen books on writing. But I continually try to improve my craft so when I had the opportunity to join a group that planned to work through "Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook" I jumped at the chance. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:42:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-the-Breakout-Novel-Workbook-by-Donald-Maass&id=2573870 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-the-Breakout-Novel-Workbook-by-Donald-Maass&id=2573870 Gerald Schaffer committed murders in Florida and many other states. The voices of his victims need to be heard. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:20:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Silent-Scream-By-Yvonne-Mason&id=2552662 http://ezinearticles.com/?Silent-Scream-By-Yvonne-Mason&id=2552662 How to make your own gourmet scented candles by A.J. Farro. is a new e-book which shows exactly how to make stunning eco-friendly candles with beautiful crystal patterns that fill an entire room or even house with the scent of your choice. All this with for a cost which is 810% cheaper that the ones she had been buying in her Mia Bella candle of the month program. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:01:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Your-Own-Gourmet-Scented-Candles-A-Review-of-the-E-book&id=2481470 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Your-Own-Gourmet-Scented-Candles-A-Review-of-the-E-book&id=2481470 Many of those that have been adopted at any age in their life wonder just who their original mother and father were. How could my mother have given me up for adoption? How could she not want me enough to keep me, love me, and bring me through life as most mothers do with their child? Robert Hafetz was one such child that was placed by his mother for adoption and Robert had questioned those things most of his life. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:25:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Not-Remembered,-Never-Forgotten-Written-by-Robert-Hafetz&id=2470398 http://ezinearticles.com/?Not-Remembered,-Never-Forgotten-Written-by-Robert-Hafetz&id=2470398 The Ultimate Home Brew Recipe Book guide's the reader's through each recipe, giving them a great feel for what each ingredient is for and why it's being added to the brew. Knowing how ingredients interact with each other is paramount to constantly creating a great tasting homebrew. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:50:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Ultimate-Homebrew-Beer-Recipe-Book&id=2531500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Ultimate-Homebrew-Beer-Recipe-Book&id=2531500 Marriage is an important step many of us take in our lives! It is the dream of so many little girls. What you don't dream of is that one day you may be standing on the brink of divorce! Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:33:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Facts-to-Save-a-Marriage-Is-Your-Marriage-on-the-Brink-of-Divorce?&id=2501826 http://ezinearticles.com/?Facts-to-Save-a-Marriage-Is-Your-Marriage-on-the-Brink-of-Divorce?&id=2501826 The 48 Laws of Power is often criticized as an amoral example of the abuse of power. Readers of Robert Greene's work will see how the laws are used everyday in all social situations. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:48:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-48-Laws-of-Power-by-Robert-Greene&id=2495860 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-48-Laws-of-Power-by-Robert-Greene&id=2495860 How to make your own gourmet scented candles by A.J. Farro. is a new e-book which shows exactly how to make stunning eco-friendly candles with beautiful crystal patterns that fill an entire room or even house with the scent of your choice. All this with for a cost which is 810% cheaper that the ones she had been buying in her Mia Bella candle of the month program. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:47:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Your-Own-Gourmet-Scented-Candles-A-Review-of-the-E-book&id=2481470 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Your-Own-Gourmet-Scented-Candles-A-Review-of-the-E-book&id=2481470 How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell is another gem from the well-loved author. Discover the secrets of successful people not only in careers but in life. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:55:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Successful-People-Think-by-John-C-Maxwell-Book-Review&id=2426046 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Successful-People-Think-by-John-C-Maxwell-Book-Review&id=2426046 "The Past Lives" is written for those who want to improve their lives on a deeper level and understand who they are as human and spiritual beings. Using the combination of intuitive knowing and down-to-Earth writing brings the reader into a practical mysticism that is intriguing, inspiring and fun. You will be inspired to examine your personal and spiritual transformation. The author provides a wealth of powerful tools - past-life therapy - to potentially unlock and heal your life. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:25:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Past-Lives-Embracing-the-Wisdom-and-Healing-Power-of-Your-Soul&id=2415606 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Past-Lives-Embracing-the-Wisdom-and-Healing-Power-of-Your-Soul&id=2415606 Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely is an insightful study of our mind. Discover how our rational and irrational decisions affect our actions. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:53:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Predictably-Irrational-by-Dan-Ariely-Book-Review&id=2420775 http://ezinearticles.com/?Predictably-Irrational-by-Dan-Ariely-Book-Review&id=2420775 Columbine by Dave Cullen is a well-researched and written book that will give us chills. The author spent 10 years in writing this masterpiece. Thu, 21 May 2009 11:04:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Columbine-by-Dave-Cullen-A-Book-Review&id=2374730 http://ezinearticles.com/?Columbine-by-Dave-Cullen-A-Book-Review&id=2374730 The Sweet Life in Paris by David Lebovitz is a funny and informative book on the famous pastry chef's life in Paris. As always David Lebovitz is candid and it is always a pleasure reading him. Thu, 21 May 2009 10:33:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Sweet-Life-in-Paris-by-David-Lebovitz-A-Book-Review&id=2374317 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Sweet-Life-in-Paris-by-David-Lebovitz-A-Book-Review&id=2374317 Third-rate Hollywood actors and top NASA astronauts come together in this quirky, hilarious romp of a novel. If you enjoy satire, you'll want to add Operation Emu to your shelf. Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Operation-Emu-by-B.-Brandon-Barker&id=2366878 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Operation-Emu-by-B.-Brandon-Barker&id=2366878 Showing Up For Life by Bill Gates Sr. will inspire anyone to continue on fighting and not giving up even if everything around us tell us to quit. It is a heartfelt account from the father of the world's most successful man. Wed, 20 May 2009 09:56:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Showing-Up-For-Life-by-Bill-Gates-Sr-Book-Review&id=2369673 http://ezinearticles.com/?Showing-Up-For-Life-by-Bill-Gates-Sr-Book-Review&id=2369673 In The Heart of The Sea recounts the events that inspired Melville's Moby Dick. After a whale rams their boat off the coast of Nantucket, the surviving crew members last for nearly 200 days on three tiny lifeboats...but not without making unimaginable choices that are as moving as anything I've read in fiction or non-fiction. An award winner that actually gets it right for a change. Tue, 19 May 2009 15:52:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-In-the-Heart-of-the-Sea-The-Tragedy-of-the-Whaleship-Essex&id=2356262 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-In-the-Heart-of-the-Sea-The-Tragedy-of-the-Whaleship-Essex&id=2356262 Do you ever feel like you've lost your tribe? There's no reason to feel alone or isolated any longer. Thanks to a new trend on the internet, you can connect and create healthy relationships with people who share your passion and purpose anywhere in the world. Learn how to find your tribe and change your love life with a few simple tips from a new book. Fri, 15 May 2009 08:59:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Guide-to-Healthy-Relationships-New-Book-Review-Helps-You-Find-Your-Tribe-and-Change-Your-Love-Life&id=2332112 http://ezinearticles.com/?Guide-to-Healthy-Relationships-New-Book-Review-Helps-You-Find-Your-Tribe-and-Change-Your-Love-Life&id=2332112 My special guest today is talented Sandra Rodriguez Barron, author of the award-winning, The Heiress of Water. Sandra was kind enough to take time out of her busy schedule to answer my questions. Welcome, Sandra! Thu, 14 May 2009 13:32:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interview-With-Sandra-Rodriguez-Barron,-Author-of-the-Heiress-of-Water&id=2340104 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interview-With-Sandra-Rodriguez-Barron,-Author-of-the-Heiress-of-Water&id=2340104 It's hard to believe that this book is non-fiction; because it is so full of ups and downs you feel like you're reading an Eastenders script. Except it's true, and it's set on the beautiful Isles of Scilly, about 28 miles off the coast of Landsend in Cornwall. There was a documentary on BBC called "An Island Parish" a few years ago and this book is based on the writer, Nigel Farrell's viewpoint while he was filming it. Mon, 11 May 2009 15:57:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Being-Scilly&id=2320957 http://ezinearticles.com/?Being-Scilly&id=2320957 Leaving Microsoft to Change the World tells us the story on how John Wood came to his decision to leave Microsoft and the start of Room to Read. Are you following your heart? Are you doing what you really want? Are you passionate about your job? Read the book as an inspiration to make a change. Mon, 11 May 2009 14:23:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leaving-Microsoft-to-Change-the-World-by-John-Wood-Book-Review&id=2310448 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leaving-Microsoft-to-Change-the-World-by-John-Wood-Book-Review&id=2310448 One might not think of finding solitude, knowledge and loyalty from a wild, psychotic, but lovable, yellow lab named Marley. In John Grogan's New York Times best seller, the real life tale of him and his four-legged companion, Marley & Me, one finds just that. Fri, 08 May 2009 13:26:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Escapades-of-Mans-Best-Friend-Marley-and-Me&id=2313301 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Escapades-of-Mans-Best-Friend-Marley-and-Me&id=2313301 Persepolis, a graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi, was a memoir explaining life in Iran. This epic tale made the reader get a glimpse into what life was like for those in Iran at the time when the Islamic Fundamentalists were taking over control of the country. Besides giving the reader a slice of history from a person experiencing the revolution, this novel adds humor giving the audience reason to not get bored and to keep on reading. Thu, 07 May 2009 21:43:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Persepolis-Reaction&id=2313363 http://ezinearticles.com/?Persepolis-Reaction&id=2313363 The Magic of Making Up is a book written by the reverend TW Dubb. It is widely known as being the best and only guide that you should read if you are trying to get your ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend back, save your marriage or stop a divorce. Thu, 07 May 2009 15:46:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Magic-of-Making-Up-Does-it-Work?&id=2307092 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Magic-of-Making-Up-Does-it-Work?&id=2307092 I must have been one of them, because I didn't notice this book, which was published in 2006. The Spanish translation is from 2007, which is what I read (From Isabel Gonzalez- Gallarza). Wed, 06 May 2009 14:43:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?While-Europe-Slept-Introduction&id=2250984 http://ezinearticles.com/?While-Europe-Slept-Introduction&id=2250984 How many possibilities do we have to learn from the artist himself about his life? Amsterdam, 18th of August 1877. Later I had breakfast with a slice of dry bread and a glass of beer; that is a means that Dickens recommends to those who are near suicide. Tue, 05 May 2009 09:21:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Legacy-From-Vincent-Van-Gogh-(Letters-to-Theo)&id=2259547 http://ezinearticles.com/?Legacy-From-Vincent-Van-Gogh-(Letters-to-Theo)&id=2259547 Weir weaves a haunting tale of lost innocence in demanding times as Henry VIII's heirs to his legacy make their way through persecution, intrigue, and deception. Weir tells each heir's story with honesty and compassion against the conflicting religious backdrop and fanaticism of their father's making. Tue, 05 May 2009 08:36:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-For-The-Children-of-Henry-VIII&id=2299375 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-For-The-Children-of-Henry-VIII&id=2299375 After reading Malcolm Gladwell's new book Outliers you will never be more convinced that hard work and effort are the cornerstones of success. His 10,000 hour theory applies to everyone, but writers and screenwriters should especially stand up and take notice. Fri, 01 May 2009 07:46:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Malcolm-Gladwells-Book-Outliers-A-How-to-Succeed-Manual-For-Writers-and-Screenwriters&id=2275711 http://ezinearticles.com/?Malcolm-Gladwells-Book-Outliers-A-How-to-Succeed-Manual-For-Writers-and-Screenwriters&id=2275711 Have ever wondered how to get your foot in the editorial door? Do you want a view of the publishing process from an insider's perspective, this is a good read. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:40:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Book-Proposals-That-Sell&id=2269967 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Book-Proposals-That-Sell&id=2269967 We sure hear a lot about China in the news, and it's going to continue to be that way from here on out. The Chinese have a rich history, and there is a lot to learn. The future of his nation will be bright, and yes there are still growing pains to deal with there, but sooner or later it will be the most powerful nation on Earth, as the United States takes a backseat and second place to this growing and dominate force. Let me recommend a very good history book on this topic for you. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:00:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Not-Learn-More-About-China?-Book-Review&id=2263412 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Not-Learn-More-About-China?-Book-Review&id=2263412 I must have been one of them, because I didn't notice this book, which was published in 2006. The Spanish translation is from 2007, which is what I read (From Isabel Gonzalez- Gallarza). Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:30:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?While-Europe-Slept-(1)&id=2250984 http://ezinearticles.com/?While-Europe-Slept-(1)&id=2250984 After studying why we spread rumors, DiFonzo also discussed why we believe in them and what rumors do to each of us. DiFonzo studied rumors for more than 15 years and explains the process of how rumors basically get started mostly around areas such as the coffee pot or watercooler at work. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:50:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Watercooler-Effect-by-Nicholas-DiFonzo-What-Do-YOU-Talk-About-at-Work?&id=2244377 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Watercooler-Effect-by-Nicholas-DiFonzo-What-Do-YOU-Talk-About-at-Work?&id=2244377 Weir weaves a suspenseful tale of lies, mistrust, and greed as she examines how Henry VIII treated his wives. Each woman had their own distinct style - Katherine of Aragon was elegant, Anne Boleyn was haughty, Jane Seymour was humble, Anne of Cleaves appeasing, Katherine Howard dared to cuckold the king, and Katherine Parr was nurturing. Weir takes the reader on a delicious romp through English history, telling each lady's story and their impact on the Tudor legacy. History comes alive, breathing new life into Henry's story due to Weir's masterful storytelling. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:58:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-For-The-Six-Wives-of-Henry-VIII&id=2216635 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-For-The-Six-Wives-of-Henry-VIII&id=2216635 "Life Between the Keys" tells about the lives of two-brothers and three-sisters, all Mormons from Utah and members of the Brown Family. The book contains short stories told by each talented member of this musical group. From the youngest years in their memory to present day, this group of classical pianists has had many adventures as they attended their early years in school and were fortunate and talented enough that all five of them were accepted to Julliard School of Music in New York. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:03:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Life-Between-the-Keys-Written-by-the-5-Browns&id=2226677 http://ezinearticles.com/?Life-Between-the-Keys-Written-by-the-5-Browns&id=2226677 Biel and Peske share their personal stories dealing with Sensory Integration Dysfunction in order to help other parents cope with sensory integration issues. SI Dysfunction is separate from autism, but often presents with autism and autistic spectrum disorders. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:26:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Reviews-For-Raising-a-Sensory-Smart-Child&id=2216624 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Reviews-For-Raising-a-Sensory-Smart-Child&id=2216624 George Woldt was a fast talking liar and a well dressed ladies man. The deeply religious Salmon could not get a date to save his life. But Salmon worshipped Woldt, and the two of them formed a deadly combination. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:53:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Partners-in-Evil-by-Steve-Jackson-A-True-Crime-Book&id=2203841 http://ezinearticles.com/?Partners-in-Evil-by-Steve-Jackson-A-True-Crime-Book&id=2203841 Dean Faiello had built a thriving beauty business. He was handsome, charming, and a fixture on the New York City club scene, but money was never enough for Dean Faiello. So he decided to work as a cosmetic surgeon, even though he had no medical degree, or any training for that matter. In the spring of 2003, a beautiful, successful woman named Maria Cruz went to Doctor Faiello for a relatively simple cosmetic procedure and died while under his care. Faiello allegedly buried her corpse beneath a concrete slab at his Newark, New Jersey home and then went on the run. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:15:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Under-the-Knife-by-Diane-Fanning-A-True-Crime-Book-Review&id=2203701 http://ezinearticles.com/?Under-the-Knife-by-Diane-Fanning-A-True-Crime-Book-Review&id=2203701 Many home winemakers don't understand the process of making wine or how to improve their skills in making a wonderful beverage to enjoy and share with guests. Will Daniel Pambianchi's book be helpful? Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:45:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Techniques-in-Home-Winemaking-by-Daniel-Pambianchi&id=2194313 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Techniques-in-Home-Winemaking-by-Daniel-Pambianchi&id=2194313 Neil Strauss is the author of another book called The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists, a non-fiction book especially meant for peacocking. Neil Strauss apparently learned all the styles in peacocking from his master Mystery, the infamous mentalist (no, not mental) and Master Peacocker. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:13:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Emergency-This-Book-Will-Save-Your-Life-by-Neil-Strauss-Book-Review&id=2082776 http://ezinearticles.com/?Emergency-This-Book-Will-Save-Your-Life-by-Neil-Strauss-Book-Review&id=2082776 Before there was March Madness and huge salaried NBA Superstars, there came Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. The small college championship between two unlikely opposites who grew to be superstars and great friends is a good story for any sport fan or one who just likes a really good read. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:48:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-March-Madness-Went-Mad-By-Seth-Davis-A-Review&id=2159328 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-March-Madness-Went-Mad-By-Seth-Davis-A-Review&id=2159328 The Wall Street Journal's valiant Middle East correspondent, Farnaz Fassihi, has written a book that is long overdue. The story of the disenchanted middle class, working people of Iraq, was one waiting to be told. Kudos to Ms. Fassihi for courageously writing a book about what is happening now that the war is supposedly over. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:36:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Must-Read-Book-By-Farnaz-Fassihi-Waiting-For-An-Ordinary-Day-My-Review&id=2159409 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Must-Read-Book-By-Farnaz-Fassihi-Waiting-For-An-Ordinary-Day-My-Review&id=2159409 Well known author Margaret Drabble examines the strange delights of jigsaw puzzles in her book, In The Pattern in the Carpet. Drabble has published 18 novels to date and in this book she examines the role jigsaw puzzles have played in her life. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:34:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?In-the-Pattern-in-the-Carpet-A-Fascinating-Look-at-Jigsaw-Puzzles-From-Margaret-Drabble&id=2151363 http://ezinearticles.com/?In-the-Pattern-in-the-Carpet-A-Fascinating-Look-at-Jigsaw-Puzzles-From-Margaret-Drabble&id=2151363 This is a wonderful book by Michael regarding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and how he has dealt with the disorder. This is a must read by veterans undergoing such issues. The book had great insight to the healing process and causation. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:36:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Souled-Out-A-Memoir-of-War-and-Inner-Peace&id=2150398 http://ezinearticles.com/?Souled-Out-A-Memoir-of-War-and-Inner-Peace&id=2150398 "$30 Writing School" by Michael W. Dean is a comprehensive tomb of information for the aspiring writer. It's not a get rich type of book promising you a world of riches as an author, but more a down to earth, nuts and bolts instructional manual regarding many aspects of writing. Along the way, Dean also includes quite a bit of motivation for the new writer as well as sharing much of his own journey and experiences. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:35:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?$30-Writing-School-by-Michael-W-Dean&id=2156424 http://ezinearticles.com/?$30-Writing-School-by-Michael-W-Dean&id=2156424 On 26 November 2001 Terry King was bludgeoned to death and his house set on fire. By the next afternoon his young sons confessed to their father's murder. They had spent the night of the murder in the home of their forty year old friend Ricky Chavez who was a convicted child molester. They were then charged as adults. The two boys then recanted their confessions and blamed Ricky Chavez for the murder. Alex also admitted to a sexual relationship with Ricky Chavez. The two boys and Ricky Chavez were then tried separately and were represented by the same attorney who then argued contradictory theories. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:37:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Angels-of-Death-by-Gary-C-King&id=2132838 http://ezinearticles.com/?Angels-of-Death-by-Gary-C-King&id=2132838 The book's author, Steven M. Miller, begins with a look at Jesus' homeland. With maps, illustrations and amazing photographs, Miller shows the farmland of Galilee, compares the desert of Negev to a martian landscape, and gives not only a sense of the history of Palestine, but also how the geography affected the people of the area. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:04:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Review-of-Stephen-W-Millers-The-Jesus-of-the-Bible&id=2132695 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Review-of-Stephen-W-Millers-The-Jesus-of-the-Bible&id=2132695 "Musicophilia - Tales of Music and the Brain" is a nonfiction book written by Oliver Sacks who is a professor of neurology and psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center. The basis of his book is examplified in the human species as a universal love and appreciation for music. This is a quality limited to the human species and not found in other primates. Musicophilia show itself in infancy and is a quality found in every human culture. He believes that musicophilia goes back to the beginning of our species. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:34:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Musicophilia-Tales-of-Music-and-the-Brain&id=2147610 http://ezinearticles.com/?Musicophilia-Tales-of-Music-and-the-Brain&id=2147610 Peter Kurzdorfer has been a Chess Master since the early 1980's. He is the coauthor of The Everything Chess Basics Book with the U.S. Chess Federation and is the former editor of Chess Life magazine. In The Tao of Chess: 200 Principles to Transform Your Game and Your Life, Kurzdorfer shows how the complex game of chess can reveal underlying truths that one can adapt from the chessboard to every aspect of life, even to the no-limit hold'em tournament poker table. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:57:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-of-the-Tao-of-Chess-by-Peter-Kurzdorfer-Reveals-Tournament-Poker-Principles&id=2120046 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-of-the-Tao-of-Chess-by-Peter-Kurzdorfer-Reveals-Tournament-Poker-Principles&id=2120046 Laura B. Gallier provides sensitive Godly coaching for instilling sexual purity in your children in her book "Choosing to Wait: A Guide to Inspiring Abstinence." Gallier's focus is on training that will furnish parents with the tools to inspire sexual abstinence by cultivating and instilling personal convictions to maintain sexual purity. The study includes three steps which build on each other: Preparation, application, and motivation. These topics center on establishing a Biblical understanding of the Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:44:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Choosing-to-Wait-A-Guide-to-Inspiring-Abstinence-By-Laura-B-Gallier,-a-Book-Review&id=2142786 http://ezinearticles.com/?Choosing-to-Wait-A-Guide-to-Inspiring-Abstinence-By-Laura-B-Gallier,-a-Book-Review&id=2142786 On a beautiful street in Sacramento County, California, three healthy saplings stand side by side. The man who planted these trees did so in honor of three innocent people who were murdered, a mother and her two children. This man was the husband and father of the three victims. He was also the one who murdered them. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:40:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dying-For-Daddy-by-Carlton-Smith-A-True-Crime-Book-Review&id=2108166 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dying-For-Daddy-by-Carlton-Smith-A-True-Crime-Book-Review&id=2108166 In Heads-Up No-Limit Hold 'em, Collin Moshman, the sit n go master, delivers another world class hold'em textbook. Moshman treats every one of the numerous facets of heads-up play with theoretical example, live example, and detailed explanation and instruction. Moshman is also the author of Sit 'n Go Strategy, arguably the top sit n go book in print. Both of his books should be required reading in every poker classroom. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:48:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Poker-Book-Review-Heads-Up-No-Limit-Hold-em-by-Collin-Moshman&id=2117604 http://ezinearticles.com/?Poker-Book-Review-Heads-Up-No-Limit-Hold-em-by-Collin-Moshman&id=2117604 The blurb on the back of Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell promises that this book will change the way you think about your life, and while I can't say it quite lived up to this claim for me, I can say that I found it both engaging and thought provoking. The task that Gladwell sets for himself in this book is not an easy one: to examine the nature of success and to determine what it is that makes successful people, well, successful. What I found extremely refreshing about this book is that Gladwell goes beyond the now... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:22:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Outliers-by-Malcolm-Gladwell-A-Review&id=2092724 http://ezinearticles.com/?Outliers-by-Malcolm-Gladwell-A-Review&id=2092724 This book titled The Officer's Wife is the true story of the double life led by North Carolina psychologist Michelle Theer. She was married to Marty,a decorated Air Force pilot.After meeting Army Sergeant John Diamond on the Internet for a sexual escapade in the year 2000, Michelle Theer then masterminded the murder of her husband. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:15:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Officers-Wife-by-Michael-Fleeman&id=2108101 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Officers-Wife-by-Michael-Fleeman&id=2108101 Such Good Boys is the true crime story of a 20 year old college student who endured verbal and psychological abuse by his emotionally disturbed mother. On the night of January 14, 2003, this same college student, with the help of his younger brother who also suffered abuse but to a lesser extent,strangled this mother. To avoid authorities being able to identify her body, he chopped off her head and hands. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:23:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Such-Good-Boys-by-Tina-Dirmann&id=2108350 http://ezinearticles.com/?Such-Good-Boys-by-Tina-Dirmann&id=2108350 Diane Downs brought her car to a stop in front of a Springfield, Oregon, hospital,with her three gravely wounded children beside her. This book is about the shocking tale of a truly unthinkable crime that being of a mother who tried to murder her own children and succeeded in killing one child and leaving two of the children paralyzed. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:23:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Small-Sacrifices-by-Ann-Rule-A-True-Crime-Book-Review&id=2108322 http://ezinearticles.com/?Small-Sacrifices-by-Ann-Rule-A-True-Crime-Book-Review&id=2108322 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.