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Book Review: Burn Down the Ground: A Memoir

2012-02-10T08:27:00.000-08:00

Burn Down the Ground: A Memoir by Kambri Crews My rating: 4 of 5 stars Book Info: Pages: 352 Version: Hardback Publisher: Random House ISBN: 0345516028 (ISBN13: 9780345516022) I won this book through the Goodreads giveaway program. I received an ARC book (personally, I don't like ARC books) and I am not required to give a good review. Warning: This book contains abuse of all kinds. Drug

Book Review: Passions of the Ghost

2012-02-06T20:01:00.000-08:00

Passions of the Ghost by Sara Mackenzie My rating: 5 of 5 stars Book Info: Pages: 373 Version: Mass Media Paperback Publisher: Avon Series: Immortal Warriors SM #3 (3 in series so far) ISBN: 0060795824 (ISBN: 9780060795825) From Goodreads: "He is Lord Reynald de Mortimer, a powerful warrior of the thirteenth century who defended his castle against his fiercest enemies. Now Reynald has

Book Review: Just Between Friends

2012-02-02T07:56:00.000-08:00

Just Between Friends by Julianna Morris My rating: 4 of 5 stars Book Info Pages: 192 Version: Mass Media Paperback Publisher: Silhouette Genre: Harlequin Romance Series: Harlequin Jazmin #4 (5 or more) ISBN: 0373197314 (ISBN13: 9780373197316) I own a copy of this book and have not profited in any way for this review. From

Book Review: Pinocchio

2012-01-22T15:16:00.000-08:00

Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi My rating: 4 of 5 stars I read this book online at Project Gutenberg. I did not profit from the review in any way, shape, or form whatsoever. Pinocchio was written originally as a serialized (short episodic chapters) story in a children's magazine before it was published into a book. I usually do not enjoy serialized newspaper stories (such as Voltaire's Candide,

My Commonplace Book... Alexandre Dumas, père

2012-01-19T19:45:00.000-08:00

“Life is a storm, my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes. You must look into that storm and shout as you did in Rome. Do your worst, for I will do mine! Then the fates will know you as we know you” “For the happy man prayer is only a jumble of words, until the day when sorrow comes

My Commonplace Book... Character Sketches

2012-01-17T10:44:00.000-08:00

Character Sketches, Vol. 1 "The very nature and character of God is seen all throughout His created universe. Job remarked," "But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee" Job 12:7-8. IBLP Online Store Hardbound, with slipcover; 382

Book Review: The Alchemyst

2012-01-11T14:16:00.000-08:00

The Alchemyst by Michael Scott My rating: 4 of 5 stars Book Information Pages: 375 Publication Info: May 22nd, 2007 by Delacorte Books for Young Readers Version: Hardback Genre: Young Adult Fiction Series: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel #1 How many in Series? 6 books so far. ISBN: 0385733577 (ISBN13: 9780385733571) Literary Awards: Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award

Book Review: Behind The Gates

2012-01-07T23:33:00.000-08:00

Behind the Gates by Eva Gray My rating: 5 of 5 stars Book Information Pages: 211 Publication Info: May 1st, 2011 by Scholastic Paperbacks Version: Paperback Genre: Juvenile Young Adult Fiction Series: Tomorrow Girls #1 How many in Series? 4 books so far. ISBN: 0545317010 (ISBN 13: 9780545317016) I borrowed this book from my local library and have done this review on my own. I do not and did

Cupcake Wars

2012-01-06T23:42:00.000-08:00

CUPCAKES WAR READING CHALLENGE 2012 WHEN: Throughout the months of 2012 – Starting in January. WHY: Just for the fun of setting a different reading goal each month. WHAT: Reading a different reading genre each month and meeting goal. WHERE: Online WHO: Anyone that likes to challenge themselves to read by setting a goal. HOW: Signing up on Mr. Linky to participate in

Book Review: Animals that know when their owners are coming home

2012-01-06T21:45:00.000-08:00

Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home by Rupert Sheldrake My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was an enjoyable read. I have experienced my dog seeming to know when I was home and my grandmother once knew when my dad was in an accident, but otherwise I don't agree with the authors premise of telepathy. I don't know how you could scientifically prove something like that. One person

Book Review: Unpaved Road

2012-01-06T10:02:00.000-08:00

My rating: 4 of 5 stars I received this book free from the Goodreads first reads program. Unpaved Road is about a young girl named Niki. This book is the story of her life and like what she basically said (truth is often weirder than fiction). The book tells us of her life growing up in Iran during the political upheavals of the 70s and 80s; and her escape, with her husband, to Stockholm in

Homeschool Expo

2012-01-04T07:27:00.000-08:00

If anyone is reading my blog and lives in this area: FREE Admission to the 2012 Chicago & Illinois Homeschool Expo - Ends 1/4/12! May 9-11, 2012 @ the Tinley Park Convention Center. Visit their Facebook page for instructions on how to receive FREE Admission to the 2012 Chicago & Illinois Homeschool Expo! Please share with any of your friends that are in the area! Thanks! https://

2011-12-22T21:00:00.000-08:00

Vicki V. Williams August 9, 1954 - December 21, 2011 A Memorial Service for Vicki V. Williams, 57, of Hobbs, New Mexico will be held 2:00 PM Friday, December 30, 2011 at the Full Assembly Gospel Church, Carlsbad Hwy, Hobbs, New Mexico. She passed away December 21, 2011 in Lubbock, Texas. Cremation has taken place. Cremation is under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. She was born

Book Review: The Other Side

2011-11-16T10:14:00.000-08:00

Received it on 11.14.11.Finished reading it on 11.16.11. Disclaimer: I received this book free of charge in the Goodreads' first read program, in exchange I will write an honest review. A book of short stories, the book is slim and easy reading. The stories range from an extramarital affair to a woman developing telekinesis. I found some of the stories really good, such as "Lucy di

Ladybug's Doodles Days and Nights

2011-10-22T17:50:00.000-07:00

Here we are with a Dewey's Read-A-Thon update. :D I am having fun trying to get through my Dickens pick. :D It is going slow, but I am steadily working on it. Total pages read: 400 in Little Dorrit; I don't know how many pages are in the Westerns. Time I have Spent Reading: 5hrs What I am Currently Reading: STAR GATE by Andre Norton and LITTLE DORRIT by Charles Dickens Books I have Finished:

Read-A-Thon

2011-10-22T10:32:00.000-07:00

Image courtesy of Kanaye @ Dewey's Read-A-Thon Hour Six: I have taken care of the problem with comments requiring word verification. I had disabled the comment moderation, but was unaware that they required word verification. I am sorry to anyone from the Read-A-Thon. :D I am reading Charles Dickens' "Little Dorrit". This is a really big book O_O with about 980 pages. I have been

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-thon

2011-10-22T01:09:00.000-07:00

well, it is time for the Read-A-Thon. It will be starting at 6am my time. I will not be up at that time, but I will be starting it around 9am. :D Just too early to get up to read, would be falling asleep over my books. :D I plan on reading: Charles Dickens - "Little Dorrit" M.R. James - "Casting the Runes and Other Ghost Stories" C.J. Cherryh - "Rusalka" Bob Dole - "Great Presidential Wit"

Book Review: Morality for Beautiful Girls

2011-10-12T10:36:00.000-07:00

Morality for Beautiful Girls 5/5 stars I am really enjoying this series of books. Mr Smith writes in a way that lets me see his characters and the questions they have and solve. In this volume, Mr. Matekoni (Mma Ramotswe's fiance) is acting really strange. What could cause a person to change in such a dramatic way? Mma Ramotswe is again facing new decissions and new cases. She is also having to

Book Review: Cat of the Century

2011-10-11T07:37:00.000-07:00

Cat of the Century is about Aunt Tally turning 100. While attending a party/fund raiser for her Alma Mater, someone turns up missing. Everyone will be wondering what could be happening. Aunt Tally is also curious about an old unsolved murder that happened in the 60s. Like other reviews I wanted to say great things about this book, but I cannot. I give this book 3/5. (spoiler alert) The

Birth Verse

2011-10-05T13:45:00.000-07:00

I had once found this site and then lost it, but I love the verse they say is my "Birth Verse". It is: 8 yes, indeed, and I count all things to be loss, because of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, because of whom of the all things I suffered loss, and do count them to be refuse, that Christ I may gain, and be found in him,Philippians 3:8 (YLT) ~Youngs Literal Translation

Book Review: Heaven is for Real

2011-09-30T14:23:00.000-07:00

Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back is the story of Colton. Colton has just turned four years old and he has a life-changing experience with Jesus. During an emergency surgery to correct a burst appendix, and to clean out two or three abscesses, Colton visits Heaven. Over the next several years, Colton tells his parents bits and pieces of his

Dewey's 24 Hr Read-A-Thon

2011-09-30T13:01:00.000-07:00

Hello :D I am so excited. I will be trying to join in to the "Dewey's 24hr Read-A-Thon" this year. If you love to read, like me, you will enjoy this challenge. What could be better than reading for 24 hours? Right? hehe. Seriously, come and check it out by clicking the link that I have on the right side bar on this blog. :D Have fun and hope to see you there!

Free Online Calculators - Math Calculator - Help Calculate

2011-06-28T07:42:00.000-07:00

Free Online Calculators - Math Calculator - Help Calculate GPA Calculator: http://www.calculatewhat.com/miscellaneous/gpa-calculator/ Spanish Text: Calculadoras Online: http://www.calculatewhat.com/es/ Find these and more at Calculate What.

Book Review: 44 Scotland Street

2011-04-21T12:56:00.000-07:00

Here is the Goodreads description. "Originally published in 110 installments in The Scotsman, 44 Scotland Street recounts the intersecting lives of inhabitants of a multiple-occupancy building in Edinburgh. At the center of the entertaining entanglement is Pat, a 20-year-old gallery employee who makes a startling discovery about a lost masterpiece." While "44 Scotland Street" was

My Commonplace Book... WWI - Frank Buckles - Doughboy

2011-02-28T21:23:00.000-08:00

Frank Buckles, Last World War 1 Doughboy, is dead at 110 "Frank Buckles, who drove an Army ambulance in France in 1918 and came to symbolize a generation of embattled young Americans as the last of the WW1 doughboys, died on Sunday at his home in Charles Town, WV. He was 110 Frank Woodruff Buckles was born Feb. 1, 1901, on a farm near Bethany, MO. He was living in Oakwood, OK., when the United