Archive | September, 2007

Book Review: Photoshop Lightroom Adventure by Mikkel Aaland

Photoshop Lightroom Adventure began as an idea by award-winning photographer and the author of nine books, Mikkel Aaland. Aaland, a pioneer in digital photography since 1980, asked Ansel Adams in an interview what he would pursue if Adams was just starting out. Adams began discussing the ideas of digital photographs {mos_sb_discuss:2} [...more]

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BOOK REVIEW: Deep into devastated New Orleans (Lexington Herald-Leader)

After Hurricane Katrina roared through New Orleans two years ago, breaching the levees and knocking a delightfully alive metropolis onto life support, local newspaper columnist Chris Rose became something of a literary avenging angel. The writer, previously known mostly for having the inside scoop on where to go and what to eat in New Orleans, [...] [...more]

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Review: Book shows China has a fragile side, too (USA Today)

Although it would be easy to lose sight of the astonishing human drama unfolding as China regains its place at the center of world events, China Road, a thoughtful portrayal of a country that is exercising an ever larger impact upon Americans’ lives, keeps the focus on the people. {mos_sb_discuss:2} [...more]

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There is no spoon… in lego.

oskay posted a photo: The parts list calls for… a plastic spoon? Part of a review of a new book called "Forbidden Lego," read more here. {mos_sb_discuss:2} [...more]

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Poker Book Review : The Illustrated Guide to Texas Hold’Em

By Shawn Somerville  At a time when new poker books are pouring onto store shelves, Dennis Purdy is the first author to offer a unique approach to learning poker with The Illustrated Guide to Texas Hold’Em. The former gambling pro uses a visual problem-solving approach rather than a textual approach at teaching poker strategy. The first three [...] [...more]

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Book Review: Why We Read What We Read: A Delightfully Opinionated Journey Through Bestselling Books

A very interesting look at the books, ideas, and opinions that have pre-dominated our thoughts in the last fifteen years. This book should come with a warning: “Read at your own risk, the authors will not be responsible for any book-buying binge during or after the reading of this book.” Why We Read What [...] [...more]

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Alasandra’s Book Club Great Illustrated Classics Hawthorne’s Short Stories

Lovely illustrations sprinkled throughout the book. AddThis Social Bookmark Button {mos_sb_discuss:2} [...more]

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Princeton Review: UVM is No. 3 in use of marijuana (The Burlington Free Press)

These and other rankings constitute one part of The Princeton Review’s annual book on “Best Colleges.” {mos_sb_discuss:2} [...more]

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Choosing an Effective Law of Attraction Book

By Amy Wells  You may have been hearing about the law of attraction recently. This concept has become a hot topic, and there has been an increased popularity with the release of the movie, “The Secret.” Although there are a variety of definitions, the law of attraction describes how our thoughts and feelings create [...] [...more]

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Book review: Bachelor finds bride in Beyond Seduction (The State)

BEYOND SEDUCTION By Stephanie Laurens (Avon, 462 pages, $7.99 paperback) Stephanie Laurens knows how to get readers hearts racing, and she does so exceptionally well in her latest Bastion Club book, Beyond Seduction. Whether its describing a passionate interlude, a suspenseful episode or romantic tension, Laurens has a knack for grabbing your attention and [...] [...more]

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