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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Alex & Me eBook edition



This slender, easy to read volume is really about two characters- Alex and the author. When scientist Irene Pepperberg wanted to study animal cognition and language, she purchased an African Grey Parrot, who she named Alex. What followed was a thirty-year partnership that rocked the foundations of our understanding of animal intelligence and challenged all previous assumptions of the phrase "birdbrain." Pepperberg writes beautifully, bringing the study of language and cognition to an easily-understood level without dumbing down the impact of her work. Beyond science, however, Pepperberg captures the dignity and personality of Alex, a lovable and admirable creature whose early death was a tragic loss.
There are many funny and touching anecdotes about Alex as an individual who did not always choose to cooperate with research and had his own quirks, thoughts, and feelings.
For scientific information about the research completed with Alex, see the author's book entitled "The Alex Studies".

Beyond science, however, Pepperberg captures the dignity and personality of Alex, a lovable and admirable creature whose early death was a tragic loss.  You will be touched by this book.

And Nobody Got Hurt! eBook edition

This book is a very interesting and funny bunch of sports stories. There is a story about a animal running onto a college football game and scoring a winning touchdown! There's a story about a guy who ran through a plywood wall to get a baseball! There are a great amount of stories sure to crack you up!  If you like sports, you should definitely buy this book!  There's some hillarious stuff in here.  I gave this book as a gift to my niece who is a second grader. She said she really liked it. She is a sports nut and likes to play many sports. I wanted to encourage her to read over the Christmas school break, but she finished it already!

Monday, April 28, 2008

Just Listen eBook edition

Every now and then I agree to read a friends "must read" book. I am generally disappointed, but every now and them I am surprised and delighted. Just Listen was one of those delightful surprises even though I am not a big fan of "coming of age" novels. Annabel Greene lives in a glass house. She knows that what you see is very often different than what is real. Her life is full of examples: She has a loving family and good grades but she is miserable Modeling is not glamorous and fun and she really wants to quit Her beautiful model sister has an eating disorder Her perfect Mom has suffered from crippling depression off and on over the years Her former best friend is convinced that Annabel slept with her boyfriend even when she didn't Owen, the angry loner with whom she shares lunch hour is a sensitive, caring guy who uses his music to cope She copes by carrying on. She goes to school, she studies, she does her modeling jobs and tries to cope with her sister's illness. In her isolation she begins to eat lunch at a table with the other loners and a friendship develops between Owen and her. Her friendship with Owen and his world view begins to change her view of the world and her place in it. He teaches her about being honest and finding your own voice. He teachers her about managing her anger. He teaches her to appreciate the sound of music, and the blaring loudness of silence. In the end, Annabel Greene finds her voice and takes charge of her life. The characters are fully drawn and finely nuanced. The story captures the frustration and pain of being almost an adult while carrying a full load of adult secrets. I wish they had written books like this when I was a teenage! Here is the publisher's synopsis: When Annabel, the youngest of three beautiful sisters, has a bitter falling out with her best friend, the popular and exciting Sophie, she suddenly finds herself isolated and friendless. but then she meets Owen, a loner, passionate about music and his weekly radio show, and always determined to tell the truth. And when they develop a friendship, Annabel is not only introduced to new music but is encouraged to listen to her own inner voice. with Owen's help, can Annabel find the courage to speak out about what exactly happened the night her friendship with Sophie came to a screeching halt? del.icio.us Tags: ebook,.e-book,dessen,just listen,YA fiction Technorati Tags: e-book,e-book review,e-books,eBook,ebook review,eBooks,ebooksabout kdis

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

There is Hope For Everyone!

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'Career Girl's Guide to Becoming a Stepmom' by Jacquelyn B. Fletcher. This is a positive straight-forward handbook and a must-have for any woman contemplating marrying or dating a man with kids. I bought this eBook and gave it to my girlfriend who is also dating a single dad after I read it. I've logged on to buy another copy for myself! This book is perfect for anyone with or without experience of being a stepmom. Fletcher's advice is insightful and "liveable". She can save you heartache and headaches.

'I Am Not My Breast Cancer' by Ruth Peltason. The distillation of wisdom, anger, hope and total honesty of the 800 women involved in the creation of this book is amazing. This eBook will become a key resource for any woman (or man) who has recently been diagnosed with Breast cancer. It will also bring those who have lived with the disease in remission or hence eradicated, with a sense of camaraderie that you rarely glimpse once you are "years out", as we say in the world of survivors. "Thank you, Ms. Peltason, for writing I Am Not My Breast Cancer!" Use the Coupon Code below to receive a Discount on either of these two eBooks.

Career Girl's Guide to Becoming a Stepmo eBook edition by Fletcher, Jacquelyn B.
You have an exciting, fulfilling job. You've fallen in love with the man of your dreams—and met his three kids! Now what? Jacquelyn B. Fletcher shows how any professional woman turned wife and instant stepmother can build on the skills she employs at work—
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I Am Not My Breast Cancer eBook edition by Peltason, Ruth
"I am not my breast, and I am not cancer; they are only pieces of who I am. What is my heart like, am I kind, strong, loving, compassionate. . . . Those are the things that count."
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Monday, March 3, 2008

Great Story!

This eBook was written by a junior high student and it's excellent. I think that it would be a great book for teachers to use when trying to get their students to write. This young author is from a town with a population less than 3,000. He is presently writing his second novel.

By Teresa Potts, Mt. Vernon, TX

 

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Fantasy and Real Life, Both Great Reads For the Family

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'Alex and the Ironic Gentleman' by Adrienne Kress. Imaginative and funny, action packed and exciting, this is a eBook that any child and some adults, would want to read again and again. Many books for children have the same cast of characters and little twists to the story. ALEX AND THE IRONIC GENTLEMAN is very original.

'Left For Dead - Faith, Family, & the Mob' by R. Jensen. This is a must read book for troubled youth and anyone having a hard time with their life. It is an inspirational book and is hard to put down. R.K Jensen did a fantastic job. I highly recommend Left for Dead: Faith, Family and the Mob to everyone. Use the Coupon Code below to receive a Discount on either of these two eBook Titles.

Alex and the Ironic Gentleman (Mobipocket) eBook edition by Kress, Adrienne
An unforgettable new heroine for kids of all ages comes to life in this smart, funny mixture of fantasy and high adventure.
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Left For Dead - Faith, Family, & the Mob eBook edition by Jensen, R., K.
The riveting true story that has touched hearts World Wide about two brothers raised by the Mafia in a life of gangs, drugs, bank heists, and murder. Follow their struggle to escape the trappings of mafia life. Only a True Miracle of God can save them. A story of great tragedy, and Miraculous Triumph. "A powerful story of struggle, defeat, & ultimate triumph."
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Wednesday, January 2, 2008

These Are Great!

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'Five Little Peppers & How They Grew' by Margaret Sidney. This book by Margaret Sydney is one of my all time favorite books. I have my grandmother's well-worn copy and I still read it often. The simple and beautiful life of the Peppers would delight any child and reminds you of the better pleasures in life. I recommend this eBook to anyone!

'You Must Be My Best Friend Because I Hate You!' by Emily Dubberley. Even though they let me down & drive me crazy? I dearly love my girlfriends. This doesn't mean that life is all peaches and rainbows however. If you've ever had difficulties with intimacy and co-communication? Read and learn. It's true, there are no specific rules about making and keeping friends...but this helpful little book comes close. Use the Coupon Code below at Checkout to receive a Discount on either of these two eBook Titles.

5 LITTLE PEPPERS & HOW THEY GR (Adobe Reader) eBook edition by Sidney, Margaret
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YOU MUST BE MY BEST FRIEND BEC eBook edition by Dubberley, Emily,
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