Double Devotion: A Millionaire Rockstar Second Chance Love

 

Double Devotion: A Millionaire Rockstar Second Chance Love Triangle (The Broken Hearts Trilogy)Double Devotion: A Millionaire Rockstar Second Chance Love Triangle by Sima Ben
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A well-crafted romantic drama...

Sima Ben’s Double Devotion: A Millionaire Rockstar Second Chance Love Triangle is Book 1 of The Broken Hearts Trilogy. It’s a great romantic drama that not only dazzles with its rich imagery but sweeps the reader with the complexity of the characters' emotions and feelings in what ultimately unites and separates them. It achieves an unexpected flow in its development and even more unexpected magic in certain moments. Nothing about the book is overwrought or over-the-top; it’s an impressively well-balanced, pleasing work. It’s perceptive on several levels, particularly in its study of romantic entanglements, its take on the role of the celebrity, and its commentary on style versus substance. This finds the author delivering a romantic saga that fans of the genre will enjoy. Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.


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Restless Children - Coping with ADHD and Anxiety Disorders Using an Integrative and Anthroposophic Approach

Groundbreaking and encouraging for children suffering from ADHD or anxiety issues.

The management of anxiety disorders in children is, from the perspective of many parents, an incredibly challenging task. However, it is essential for the adult caregiver to grasp the concept that worry is, in fact, a natural component of childhood. Every child goes through stages in their development in which they may suffer mild kinds of anxiety. Despite this, there are a great number of children that never grow out of this phase. The child will begin to feel fear, will get more nervous, and may even begin to avoid activities, places, and situations because of their anxieties. One can say that an anxiety condition affects the child because of the way in which they are suffering. The reader of this book will be introduced to a number of beneficial coping skills that will assist them in overcoming the challenges presented by ADHD or anxiety disorders in children.

Dr. Meron Barak, who lectures on integrative medicine at the Technion in Haifa, was born in Israel and finished medical school in 1991. He’s a family doctor who specializes in mental health for children and adults. He trained in Switzerland and Germany in anthroposophical medicine, dynamic psychotherapy, and ADHD diagnosis and treatment. In Harduf and Kiryat Tivon, Israel, Dr. Barak founded the first anthroposophical medicine clinic for acute and chronic disorders. He has been a medical doctor in Waldorf schools and kindergartens for over 27 years, providing workshops on mental health issues for caregivers worldwide.

As outlined in the synopsis, Dr. Barak states that over the past four decades, attention deficit and anxiety disorders have become the most common disorders in school-aged children. Despite this alarming trend, medical and educational systems have yet to solve either disorder. “Restless Children” provides an innovative strategy to help children with ADHD or anxiety issues succeed in school and at home. Dr. Barak's holistic approach merges medicine and anthroposophical pedagogy. His pioneering method presented here in this well-written and researched book is aimed at assisting children who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety disorders to thrive in both their academic and family lives.

If you are a parent of a child that suffers from ADHD or anxiety issues or working with children professionally, this excellent resource offers ‘step-by-step solutions to ensure that every child suffering from ADHD or an anxiety disorder is empowered to reach their full potential.’

Groundbreaking, educational and encouraging, this book comes highly recommended. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

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The Queering: The Life and Death of Brooke Skipstone

The Queering: The Life and Death of Brooke SkipstoneThe Queering: The Life and Death of Brooke Skipstone by Brooke Skipstone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An emotional coming-of-age story about identity, friendship, and love...

In Brooke Skipstone’s “The Queering: The Life and Death of Brooke Skipstone” the reader discovers a 70-year-old grandmother in Clear, Alaska who desperately needs help escaping from her murderous brother and a homophobic podcaster who wants to expose her lesbian romance novels. Taylor MacKenzie, ‘suffocating in a loveless marriage and a lonely existence’, finds solace only in her writing, which she does under the pseudonym Brooke Skipstone, the name of her college best friend and lover who tragically passed away in 1974. She writes an autobiography about her time with Brooke and shares it with people closest to her in the hopes of receiving compassion and acceptance because she is afraid of being killed before anybody in her family or community understands her life story. She stirs up controversy in the conservative community after being accused of encouraging the queering and debasing of America by a local podcaster, but she fights back with the aid of a new, unexpected friend. Can she withstand the insults and abuse from haters? Can she defend the queerness she stands for? And will she make it in the end? …

The contrast between tone and content is a characteristic talent of only a few novelists. Multi-award-winning author, Skipstone, pays as much attention to her sentences as she does to her overall themes, shifting or consolidating meaning with the use of a single word. Her writing is impeccably honed, full of juxtapositions and qualifications that help to create an emotive atmosphere throughout about identity, friendship, and love. An excellent read that comes highly recommended.

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Redneck Resilience: A Country Boy’s Journey To Prosperity

Redneck Resilience: A Country Boy’s Journey To ProsperityRedneck Resilience: A Country Boy’s Journey To Prosperity by James Harold Webb
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An inspiring and motivational memoir – a must-read.

James Harold Webb’s “Redneck Resilience: A Country Boy’s Journey To Prosperity” describes the highs and lows that anyone who achieves success faces. From amazing victories and crushing defeats to recovery and moving forward, he shows throughout this biography that perseverance is what separates successful people from those who fail to seize their chances. He reveals several of the cornerstones to his success, both in his personal life and his professional career, in these inspiring and motivational pages. This was a great read that comes highly recommended, and the reader can take advantage of the author's wisdom and the lessons he has learned in life to boost their own productivity, income, and success.



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Conversations with G: A Physician's Encounter with Heaven

Conversations with G: A Physician’S Encounter with HeavenConversations with G: A Physician’S Encounter with Heaven by C. Norman Shealy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Uplifting the spirit and broadening the mind...

If it is possible for a human individual and an impersonal spirit guide to build a personal relationship with one another, then the author Dr. Norman Shealy was successful in doing so with “G”. They formed a mode of connection that was not only passionate and at times intimate, but also productive, with “G” giving the author glimpses of what human beings could cure if their consciousness would just break free or breakthrough of its illusions. He provides an account of his life, as well as his successful medical profession and healing achievements in his book “Conversations with G: A Physician's Encounter with Heaven.” Additionally, he reveals conversations he has had with his spirit guide who has been a part of his life for more than three decades.

An intriguing piece of reading material in the ‘New Age’ genre that guides the reader on a personal journey through mystical experiences with celestial instructors. Recommended.

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There is Always Room For One More

There is Always Room For One MoreThere is Always Room For One More by Sandra L. Kearse Stockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An emotional and heartwarming must-read...

In this instance, the word "foster" implies aiding in the growth and development of another human being. Fostering also involves providing for the requirements of another person. A family that makes themselves available to take in and care for children who are unable to remain with their biological families is known as a foster family. It is the responsibility of the foster family to provide their adopted child with a warm and accepting home in which the youngster can flourish and mature. And that’s exactly what Sandra L Kearse Stockton and her husband Aaron E Stockton did for more than 100 children over a 25-year period!

“There is Always Room For One More” is an emotional and heartwarming read that shares some of their success stories and the challenges involved. However, because of the vast experience the authors have, it becomes essential reading for anybody contemplating fostering a child. Very highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.


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Laela and the Moonline

Laela and the MoonlineLaela and the Moonline by Lisa Perskie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this YA fantasy, a young girl seeks adventure and enlightenment...

International educator Lisa Perskie Rodriguez has spent more than 30 years traveling and living abroad. In international schools in Guatemala, South America, Brazil, and Colombia, she has worked as a teacher and a school administrator. She lived in Colombia for 21 years, where she raised her kids. She was fortunate to have the chance to help the Wayuu in the Guajira region, an Indigenous group living in rural areas. Her writing vision was nourished by her exposure to various cultures and her study of Spanish and Portuguese. She states that integrating, listening to, and cooperating with those who have different worldviews is not just "nice," but essential. The development of our creative abilities must go hand in hand with the advancement of our scientific and cultural knowledge if we are to advocate for a better, kinder, and more just world. Laela and the Moonline is her debut novel.

To summarize the synopsis: The four tribes of Aerizon once coexisted as a single people, but that era has long since passed. Three of the tribes that make up the Treedles now live in the forest canopy. The Treedles are constantly in danger from the Mergons, the fourth tribe, who are ground dwellers. Laela is a young Treedlegirl maturing in the Aerizon's treetop realm. She will serve as the impetus for enormous change in accordance with her yet-to-be-disclosed destiny… Laela becomes increasingly agitated by the cultural restrictions and demands placed on young Treedle women. She encounters soul-changing psychological and physical tests in her quest to comprehend and express her true self. She challenges conventional gender and cultural norms, in contrast to previous Treedle women. She ventures into the forest and onto the lands below, paving the way for a new era while being propelled by unidentified forces… Laela experiences mental struggles as she grows spiritually, which alters how she views the influence one person can have on the world. She finally finds the strength to speak up in defense of herself and her people.

Laela and the Moonline was a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging coming-of-age sci-fi fantasy. Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.


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Nonverbal Epiphany: Steps to Improve Your Nonverbal

Nonverbal Epiphany: Steps to Improve Your Nonverbal CommunicationNonverbal Epiphany: Steps to Improve Your Nonverbal Communication by Stephen Furlich
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How to improve your nonverbal communication skills...

Dr. Stephen Furlich’s “Nonverbal Epiphany” provides steps to improve your nonverbal communication skills. With this well-researched and well-written book, the nonverbal behaviors of other people will be better understood and recognized by the reader. You will also learn how to use your nonverbal cues to communicate more effectively. Readers of all ages can learn how to develop their nonverbal communication skills for both personal and professional situations. Gestures, facial expressions, interpersonal and professional communication, persuasion, emotions, colors, time, and appearance are some of the topics covered. This was a very interesting book and gets a well-deserved five stars from me. Highly recommended.


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Project 'Spymaker’

Project 'Spymaker’Project 'Spymaker’ by Kevin Pierce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An excellent new series for sci-fi fans!

Project ‘SPYMAKER’ by Kevin Pierce and Bryce Forrester is a superbly written and richly descriptive novel with brilliantly drawn characters and settings. The authors weave a well-crafted sci-fi thriller that will mesmerize the reader from the start. Skillfully constructed, this exciting and energetic sci-fi will have you turning the pages from beginning to end.

Summarizing the synopsis we find that since the beginning of his life, if it could even be called that, Adam had never experienced any other kind of life. He was at the forefront of some of the most cutting-edge scientific investigations of our century. A secret that is more secret than any other secret can be found in a laboratory in the middle of the desert. The results of the agency's wager which lasted for thirty years were kept in the observatory that has since been abandoned at 10,000 Falling Star Boulevard. The ultimate intelligence operative had been born, and it was undetectable as well as restricted solely by its own biological restrictions… In the pursuit of knowledge, there was only one question that remained: was he the only one?

Due to the fact that I devour works of science fiction, I thought this was an excellent book to read. This is a fantastic find for science fiction readers who are searching for a book that is engaging, multidimensional, and thought-provoking. It has been some time since I read a book that I enjoyed quite as much as this one. It’s a first-rate science fiction story that moves at the ideal pace. Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.

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Adventures of Jake and Me by Skip Miller

Adventures of Jake and MeAdventures of Jake and Me by Skip Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A lovely combination of valor, excitement, and companionship...

Adventures of Jake and Me is a collection of exciting stories about a man and his loyal dog. Jake is a German Shepard who is very active and likes to try new things. His owner is a firefighter who is just as loyal and courageous. Together, they put out forest fires, figure out what's going on in a cave in the mountains, and even save a person's life. Highly recommended for the younger reader and it gets a well-deserved five stars from me.


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LET ME PERISH FROM STARVATION'S LOVE by Limelight

Let Me Perish From Starvation's LoveLet Me Perish From Starvation's Love by Limelight
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Leaving you scratching your head and wondering!

From the hilarious to the tragic, the range of emotions in this anthology of short stories and poems will leave you scratching your head and wondering who came up with such a wild and bizarre vocabulary. Your time spent with LET ME PERISH FROM STARVATION'S LOVE by Limelight will be well spent, as you will be entertained and, hopefully, challenged to look at the world in a new way. Recommended.


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A Father's Gift

A Father's GiftA Father's Gift by Victor Dyson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In a magical setting, the fears of being a parent are explored...

Victor Dyson’s fantasy debut novel “A Father's Gift,” tells the story of how Sam's mother left him when he was just five years old in order to protect him from an evil wizard who craved his strength. That malevolent sorcerer was his own father! Sam was placed in the hands of his ‘uncles’ Ervin and Eugene, who were hunters of evil magic and demons. Sam initially enjoyed feeling like a hero, but self-doubt and anxiety made him feel like an outsider. He leaves the dark powers he fought alongside his ‘uncles’ for years to pursue a regular life. Those terrible forces and his own magic would not, however, be easily forgotten. Now that he has a child of his own, Sam must confront his inner demons as he battles real demons and many others to safeguard his family.

Within the context of a fantastical universe, an examination of the stresses associated with being a parent is presented in “A Father's Gift.” A highly recommended fantasy that gets a well-deserved five stars from me.


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The Ninja Games: The Warrior Within

The Warrior WithinThe Warrior Within by Lance Pekus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A thrilling adventure for the younger reader...

The Ninja Games: The Warrior Within by Jesse Haynes and Lance Pekus tells the story of Greyson McEntire who considers himself to be a nobody. Despite being a decorated rock climber and scholar in the classroom, the majority of his high school peers have never heard of him. Even his mother can't get away from her work long enough to care! Greyson would be alone if it weren't for his best friend, Colter. But everything changes when Greyson and Colter each receive an enigmatic invitation from the National Interdisciplinary Notable Juveniles Association to a summer program that promises to change their lives. So, the pals embark on an adventure with the N.I.N.J.A.'s. A greater truth emerges, however, as they make new acquaintances, learn about secret history, and undergo obstacle course training. The N.I.N.J.A. organization is not just attempting to educate tomorrow's leaders... It is attempting to protect the world from a dark, sinister force… This well-written narrative is highly recommended for the younger reader and gets a well-deserved five stars from me.

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Coin for a Dream: And Other Korean Tales

Coin for a Dream: And Other Korean TalesCoin for a Dream: And Other Korean Tales by Mae Adams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A wonderful Korean folktale collection...

Mae Adams' latest novel, "Coin for a Dream: And Other Korean Tales," is filled with monks, shamans, kings, queens, ginseng boys, grateful ghosts, magpies, and many more colorful characters that will thrill readers and provide insight into the old rites and traditions of Korea. While reading it, one can do everything from hear lepers singing for their food to touching the hand of a Taoist immortal god.

Adams, writing as a young girl who has heard stories and folktales from her grandparents and from her own experiences, captivates the reader with conversational tales full of surprising twists and turns, drawing lessons from myths and legends that are as applicable today as they were thousands of years ago.

This book goes well with "Precious Silver Chopsticks" and "The Letters," both of which were written by Mae Adams. People who are interested in family, Korean culture, and history will enjoy reading this book. Thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it. A well-deserved five stars from me.

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Sky Curse: The Chosen Five

Sky Curse: The Chosen FiveSky Curse: The Chosen Five by Janet Kravetz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A glimpse into a terrifying future society...

Sky Curse: The Chosen Five by Janet Kravetz combines the sorrow of a deteriorating world while making the reader consider a future that may be theirs if they do not take care of our home – planet earth. She writes on compelling issues and weaves a story that will make the reader consider how their activities influence the environment.

In summarizing the synopsis we follow an artificial dream programmer named Cecilia Miller (who lives in the year 2045) as our protagonist. Humanity's mental health has reached crisis levels as climate disasters have become the new normal. The staggering number of twenty-five billion people now inhabiting Earth is straining the planet's resources to the breaking point. The vast majority have plans to colonize a new planet and abandon Earth to its doom. In spite of this, there are many people who hold on to hope for the future of Earth and humanity. Humanity is fighting for its own survival, and it looks that only technology can help, and Cecilia is determined to be the one to bring about this change. When faced with catastrophic circumstances, she must muster all her might and determination if she is to have any hope of saving the world…

Sky Curse: The Chosen Five is an excellent example of the dystopian subgenre of science fiction. It provides the reader with a glimpse into a terrifying future society that has neglected the earth we live on and is now suffering the adverse effects of its actions. An exceptional work that will provoke profound reflection among readers of all ages, particularly young adults and older individuals. Highly recommended, and a well-deserved five stars from me. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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Man Na: A Daily Guide to Becoming the Salt God Intended by John J. Murray Jr

Man Na: A Daily Guide to Becoming the Salt God IntendedMan Na: A Daily Guide to Becoming the Salt God Intended by John J. Murray Jr.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Helping you get more out of your daily Christian devotional...

The practice of daily Christian devotions with God is necessary for the development of one's spiritual life and the preservation of a personal relationship with Christ. "Man Na: A Daily Guide to Becoming the Salt God Intended" by John J. Murray Jr. provides some tips for cultivating a meaningful quiet time with God, which can help you get more out of your daily Christian devotional time spent with him. The reader is given food for thought via the inclusion of a verse from the Bible once every week, together with daily comments on how the scripture should be interpreted and put into practice, and questions that are thought-provoking and based on the story. Recommended.


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Taming Fear in the Age of Covid

Taming Fear in the Age of CovidTaming Fear in the Age of Covid by Winfried Sedhoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Practical advice for dealing with stress and finding inner calm...

Fear is a common emotion in today's world, and it's not hard to understand why. The beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic led levels of fear to skyrocket, which in turn sent levels of worldwide anxiety and stress to all-time highs.

Dr. Winfried Sedhoff’s “Taming Fear in the Age of Covid” demonstrates how you can conquer your anxiety and regain control of your life. Dr. Sedhoff has himself overcome significant personal obstacles, and now he wants to pass on his knowledge in the hopes that it may aid others in overcoming adversity.

How to prevent anxieties from taking root, how to tap into the hidden fear-taming properties of nature, and much more are just some of the topics covered in this in-depth guide to conquering your worst fears once and for all. Practical advice for dealing with stress and finding inner calm is the common thread throughout this excellent book.

I would strongly suggest this book to anybody who is interested in having an experience that is really uplifting, inspiring, and influential on them individually. The insights you get from reading this book are both very personal and have the potential to have a significant influence on both your way of thinking and your daily life.

Very highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.

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Luminary Leadership: How Top Entrepreneurs Lead in Business and in Life

Luminary Leadership: How Top Entrepreneurs Lead in Business and in LifeLuminary Leadership: How Top Entrepreneurs Lead in Business and in Life by Alinka Rutkowska
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

How the best entrepreneurs run their businesses and their lives...

"Luminary Leadership" is a practical step-by-step guide to identifying and perfecting your own distinctive leadership qualities. It does this by combining the knowledge of a group of authors who have spent decades either providing such leadership or studying it and teaching others how they can use it to improve their ability to lead. Luminary Leadership was written by people who have spent decades either providing such leadership or studying it. They achieve this by contributing to this anthology, which creates a rich tapestry of personal narratives, business acumen, and wisdom that has been earned through arduous experience. A recommended resource for both aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs.


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Fluffy's Christmas Gift

Fluffy's Christmas GiftFluffy's Christmas Gift by Charles W. Page
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A unique and inspirational Christmas story!

Fluffy's Christmas Gift by Charles W. Page MD is a cleverly crafted story that’s masterfully told through the eyes of a tree decoration! It plugs right into the Christmas season but also looks at issues like seeing opportunities in life's obstacles, how setbacks can work out for a higher purpose, putting criticism, conflict, and bullies in perspective, and having courage when facing difficulties. I’ve no doubt that Fluffy's Christmas Gift will vault itself into full Christmas Classic status. An inspirational read that comes highly recommended and gets a well-deserved five stars from me. Special mention also to Kara Bazley for the excellent illustrations.


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The Chameleon: A Jake Palmer Novel

The Chameleon: A Jake Palmer NovelThe Chameleon: A Jake Palmer Novel by Ron McManus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Had me turning the pages from beginning to end...

The Chameleon by Ron McManus is a superbly written terrorist thriller with brilliantly drawn characters and settings. The threads of storytelling are so expertly woven in this action-packed and suspenseful novel that it had me hooked from the opening chapter.

In summarizing the synopsis we find Jake Palmer, investigative consultant, and former US Navy SEAL has signed on as a contractor with a top-secret US Joint Special Operations Command team in Islamabad, Pakistan. Palmer and his JSOC partner work to uncover a suspected mole and gather intelligence regarding the security of Pakistan's nuclear weapon arsenal. Fears regarding the security of the weapons escalate when Pakistan decides to deploy its arsenal and rumors surface that a shadowy figure, the Chameleon, will divert a nuclear warhead during the deployment…

The plot, the way the characters were developed, and the dialogue all entertained me. The fact that there were several twists and turns in the plot that I did not see coming contributed to the air of suspenseful mystery that surrounded the novel. The Chameleon is a rich tapestry of suspense, action, and drama that held my attention from the beginning to the very last page. Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.

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Ocean's Edge

Ocean's EdgeOcean's Edge by Jay Michael Night
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Y/A Fantasy love story with a creative plot twist...

Jay Michael Night’s “Ocean's Edge” is book 1 in the “Alius and Love series” series. In this Y/A supernatural romance, we find Alexander, a Viking vampire who has been tasked with maintaining peace in the supernatural world of Alius. While on a mission he frees a mermaid who was being held as a prisoner. He is faced with a challenging choice that must be made in order to save the mermaid's life. He develops a new species of monster from her, one that has never existed before, and turns her into a vampire. She is now his responsibility, but what he does not anticipate is the powerful love that will inevitably bond them together…

A return to the science-fiction-infused fantasy subgenre is brought about by the novel "Ocean's Edge," which is very much welcomed. The action is consistently fascinating, and any predictable happenings are deftly concealed by wonderfully realized fantasy imagery. It may have a simple template for a supernatural adventure, but it exploits its magical quirks and a broad quest to supplement all the right points for a well-rounded, very enjoyable supernatural romance. Highly recommended.

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Contrarium (The Book Glasses Series 2)

Contrarium (The Book Glasses Series 2)Contrarium by Arthur Bozikas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another well-written mystery and suspense fantasy thriller...

Contrarium by Arthur Bozikas is the second installment in The Book Glasses series. The author crafts a curiously engaging plot that makes this novel as captivating as the first!

As the cleverly plotted sequel informs us: Sam was unable to conceive of a second pair of glasses that possessed even more impressive abilities since the personal expense of keeping even one set of glasses was too great. If she wanted to protect the rest of her family, taking on a position of power for her country was not an option. But after uncovering the forbidden powers of the second pair of glasses, Sam understood immediately that this was all she required to put an end to everyone else who attempted to utilize the glasses' powers for the wrong reasons. As Sam discovers she is in imminent danger, will she be able to find a way to defeat her adversaries while also safeguarding her family?

If you are looking for a well-written mystery and suspense fantasy thriller with amazing characters and a gripping plot then “Contrarium” will not leave you disappointed. Highly recommended.

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Overcoming Perfectionism Anxiety and Indecision: A Brilliant but Imperfect Guide to Releasing Your Inner Achiever

Overcoming Perfectionism Anxiety and Indecision: A Brilliant but Imperfect Guide to Releasing Your Inner AchieverOvercoming Perfectionism Anxiety and Indecision: A Brilliant but Imperfect Guide to Releasing Your Inner Achiever by CROSS BORDER BOOKS
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well worth the read...

Perfectionism is a quality that should be admired, but it can also cause unnecessary stress and have negative effects on those around you. When you strive for perfection to an unhealthy degree, the end result is that you feel exhausted and burned out all the time, and you become ineffective to everyone. “Overcoming Perfectionism Anxiety and Indecision” by Cross Border Books shows the reader that failure, or more specifically the ability to learn from it, is essential to achieving your goals. It’s a comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide that shows you how to learn from your mistakes and use them to propel you forward toward your ultimate goals. Well worth the read. Recommended.


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Elevating Your Origins to Love: A Guided Journey of Transformation, Healing, and Power

Elevating Your Origins to Love: A Guided Journey of Transformation, Healing, and PowerElevating Your Origins to Love: A Guided Journey of Transformation, Healing, and Power by Susan Drury
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An interesting and enlightening read...

When we're caught up in the chaos of day-to-day life, it's easy to feel like our dreams, our personal values, our talents, and even our personality traits don't matter all that much. However, being conscious of these traits can provide us with a wealth of information regarding our internal self. Managing one's day-to-day responsibilities is certainly a priority. But living a life that is nothing more than a series of going through the same motions day in and day out doesn't typically result in a lot of enjoyment. If you've reached a point in your life where you're questioning what it's all about or feeling burdened down by past traumatic experiences, engaging in some self-discovery can help you get to know yourself a little bit better. Examining one's life, determining what aspects of it are lacking, and working to fill those voids are the steps involved in the process of self-discovery, which, despite its lofty and daunting reputation, is really quite simple. Elevating Your Origins to Love by Susan Drury is a ‘guided journey of transformation, healing, and power’ that may have the potential to make a significant influence on your thoughts and life. Recommended.

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Disruptable: Break Away from Ordinary

Disruptable: Break Away From OrdinaryDisruptable: Break Away From Ordinary by Allan Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust

If you want to continue to mature, develop, and maintain your health as you get older, you have no choice but to force yourself out of the confines of your comfort zone. The feeling of being alive and full of new energy is the reward you get for stepping outside of your comfort zone. You will learn things about yourself that you never really knew before after overcoming a challenge. The more you challenge yourself, the more confident and capable you will feel in new situations.

The old adage "Use it or lose it" used to be sufficient, but recent studies have shown that in order to delay or prevent the onset of age-related diseases, we need to keep our brains and bodies active and learn new things on a consistent basis. When you push yourself outside of your comfort zone, you give yourself the opportunity to live a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life overall.

However, there are a lot of people who will do anything in order to keep living in the same familiar environment. In point of fact, it is estimated that many people never travel more than fifty miles from the location where they were born, and fewer than twenty-five percent of people in the United States possess a passport. Traveling is just one of many activities that can help you step outside of your comfort zone. It is not so much what you do to better yourself as it is the fact that you actually do something to improve yourself. Disruptable: Break Away from Ordinary by Allan Young is a fantastic book that will help you become a better version of yourself by providing you with real-world examples and actionable insights. Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.

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Leading to Solve Problems and Achieve Ethical Results: A Competency-Based Approach that Integrates Problem Solving and Conceptual Thinking Skills with ... for Structured Learning Book 3309) by Wesley Donahue

Leading to Solve Problems and Achieve Ethical Results : A Competency-Based Approach that Integrates Problem Solving and Conceptual Thinking Skills with ... for Structured Learning Book 3309)Leading to Solve Problems and Achieve Ethical Results : A Competency-Based Approach that Integrates Problem Solving and Conceptual Thinking Skills with ... for Structured Learning Book 3309) by Wesley Donahue
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Achieving ethical outcomes and finding practical solutions to workplace problems...

Of course, we meet issues on a daily basis. Some issues hardly ruffle our emotional feathers, while others cause significant distress. However, we tend to see all problems in the same light. We take the same strategy for dealing with them regardless of size. People have adopted this as a norm, a way of thinking, and something irrefutable as a result of being regimentally taught that an issue has just one and only one answer. When we are trained in this manner, we become rigid thinkers who apply this belief to all aspects of our lives. When we start using choice and look at a problem from a different angle, we discover that all problems can be reconstituted and reorganized to develop a new way of thinking that gives you more options and better outcomes.

Dr. Wesley Donahue's "Leading to Solve Problems and Achieve Ethical Results" explores key terms and ideas used in structured problem-solving while simultaneously emphasizing the significance of making moral choices and promoting an environment that supports continual improvement. As the author states, “By integrating problem-solving and conceptual thinking skills with self-responsibility and management, individuals and teams can work towards achieving ethical results and finding effective solutions to workplace challenges.”

Very highly recommended reading and a well-deserved five stars.

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Greetings from Gehenna

Greetings from GehennaGreetings from Gehenna by Etzel Edelweiss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A thoroughly enjoyable and engaging fantasy...

This wonderful piece of dark fantasy that is “Greetings from Gehenna,” by Etzel Edelweiss, encourages its readers to think in ways that go beyond the confines of what is considered to be standard literature. Edelweiss has written a novel that will capture readers by inducing contemplation, using prose of the highest caliber, and immersing them in the world of the story. This was a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging fantasy. Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.

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Thinking Like a Fox: The Complete Guide to a Life of Adventure and Practical Wisdom

Thinking Like a Fox: The Complete Guide to a Life of Adventure and Practical WisdomThinking Like a Fox: The Complete Guide to a Life of Adventure and Practical Wisdom by Zvi Lanir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Life-changing, thought-provoking, and intelligent!

Zvi Lanir, Ph.D., is the founding president of the Praxis Institute. For more than three decades, the Praxis Institute has specialized in a variety of aspects of coping with disruptive change in personal, social, economic, and strategic domains. He is the author of several books on the subject. He has been conducting multidisciplinary research for the past 15 years with the goal of illuminating the knowledge gaps that exist between the conventional understanding of aging and the new possibilities for living differently in our later years. Dr. Lanir attended and graduated from the Command and Staff College of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). He received his doctorate in philosophy from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has taught as a visiting scholar at Columbia University in New York.

To clarify how we control our thoughts and actions, the author of "Thinking Like a Fox" compares and contrasts the Hedgehog and the Fox. He uses examples from his research, engrossing tales, and profound yet beneficial philosophies to illustrate the value of being a fox in this age of disruption and constant change. He does this by expressing complex ideas in simple, direct language. The book also describes adventure as having the courage to take chances in life without worrying about being rejected or failing. This book contains a lot of thought-provoking material, but it is written in a friendly and engaging style.

Anyone seeking an uplifting, inspiring, and life-altering experience would do well to read this book. The insights you receive from this book are both uniquely yours and potentially transformative. Very highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

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The Peculiar Adventure in a Mysterious House

The Peculiar Adventure in a Mysterious HouseThe Peculiar Adventure in a Mysterious House by Lea Ben Shlomo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An enchanting adventure about sisterly love...

In Lea Ben Shlomo’s “The Peculiar Adventure in a Mysterious House” we discover that in order to explore the mysterious abandoned house, Sharon and her younger sister Ella have to sneak up the hill. The lines between what is possible and what is impossible begin to blur the further they venture into the house. Strange rooms, a cuckoo clock that can talk, giant toys, and a handsome prince who invites Sharon to his dreamland kingdom await them inside. The rooms are magnificent and invite play, but each one conceals a trap. Will the allure of witchcraft be too great for even their sisterly love to overcome?

The book has a magical quality that permeates the entire work and endows it with an irresistible charm. The narratives that the author develops for her stories walk a fine line between fact and fiction insomuch that what was previously inconceivable is now tangible, potent, and within reach. She creates fantastical dreamscapes for her characters, filled with exciting adventures, by examining the ways in which the natural and human worlds influence each other and establishing interactions between the two. I’ve no doubt the younger reader will enjoy reading “The Peculiar Adventure in a Mysterious House.”

Translated from Hebrew by Noël Canin with wonderful illustrations by IIja Bereznickas this book comes highly recommended and gets a well-deserved five stars from me. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

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Desperate Action (The Traveler Series Book 1)

Desperate Action (The Traveler Series)Desperate Action by Frank Decaire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A well-crafted action-packed sci-fi adventure...

Frank DeCaire’s “Desperate Action” is book 1 in the sci-fi Traveler Series. It's a well-written, richly detailed story with superbly drawn settings and characters. The author skilfully constructs an action-packed sci-fi adventure that immediately had me engaged from the opening chapter.

In summarizing the synopsis, we discover that Commander John Winters has fought the war since the aliens arrived 22 years ago. Earth has been devastated by extra-terrestrial spacecraft entering through a gateway near the asteroid belt. Steel Castle class destroyers have kept them at bay for years, but resources are waning. Fighting-age males are scarce. High-tech computer chips are scarce. The navy has only a few ships left, and only two can destroy the alien spheres at their entry site. The Falling Star is the last ship left after the enemy destroys the Ruby Demon at the portal. ‘Commander Winters is recalled and given orders that only a crew with a death wish would perform.’ Worse, he must follow his orders without telling his crew. Desperate move. If they fail, no ships can stop the alien spheres from striking Earth. If successful, they can cut off the portal-generating alien station and stop the spheres from getting through…

“Desperate Action” ticks all the boxes for making a great action-packed sci-fi adventure series. Great writing makes the experience worthwhile and sets it apart by offering depth and substance. I'm a huge admirer of science fiction, so this was a fantastic read for me. This would be a terrific find for sci-fi aficionados searching for a fascinating, three-dimensional, and stimulating read. Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.

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The Graduate Level of Business Ownership: The Secrets to Business Success and Personal Happiness

The Graduate Level of Business Ownership: The Secrets to Business Success and Personal HappinessThe Graduate Level of Business Ownership: The Secrets to Business Success and Personal Happiness by Terence Shepherd
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lessons in business success and personal growth...

Drawing from their years of experience, authors Shefer and Shepherd offer practical advice and steps that are necessary for owners of businesses to take in order to achieve ‘The Graduate Level of Business Ownership.’ The book is written in a way that inspires business owners to take a different perspective on strategizing and planning. Anyone looking to have an inspiring, and individually empowering experience should read this book, in my opinion. The pearls of wisdom you take away from reading this book could potentially change the way you do business and live your life. Highly recommended.


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The Second Sun

The Second SunThe Second Sun by Mike VanHoose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An exceptionally well-written dark fantasy...

In Mike VanHoose’s “The Second Sun” we discover nineteen-year-old Laxis Dymon who appears to be isolated from the rest of the world, leading a solitary existence. She also possesses amazing supernatural abilities, the extent, and source of which are unknown. She merely wants to get paid her commission and be on her way after being tasked with capturing an ancient and nasty witch. Along the journey, she is confronted with the thought that an innocent woman would be killed. Her only alibi is a strange half-starved ten-year-old girl, the identity of whom will unlock the keys to everything Laxis has been searching for her entire life…

“The Second Sun” is a superb narrative in how it gives the main character an opportunity to confront herself and realize she is both imperfect but trying. The pathos created is expected but captures the tone of the book well. Highly recommended for fans of dark fantasy and it gets a well-deserved five stars from me.

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One More Sunset

One More Sunset: A NovelOne More Sunset: A Novel by Idan Sheffer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A nostalgic and touching tale of first love...

There is no shortage of literature that explores the treacherous process of growing up, but few recent efforts encapsulate the layered fears that accompany the coming-of-age experience with as much depth as Idan Sheffer’s “One More Sunset.” One of its strengths is how it both highlights and irreverently squashes all of our conversational timidity and awkwardness when it comes to weighty subjects. We get conversations rich with back-and-forths and uncomfortable honesty.

In summarizing the synopsis, we discover Billy Armstrong, where the only things that he has going for him are punk music, gang violence, and a reputation for terrorizing the streets of downtown New York. After he was caught vandalizing the chemistry lab at his school, he was given 50 hours of community service at the nearby hospital. There, he makes the pleasant and upbeat acquaintance of Jenny, who has been a long-term patient in the cancer ward of the hospital. Despite the fact that Billy and Jenny come from entirely different backgrounds, he can't help but be drawn to Jenny because of her positive and considerate manner. During in-depth, extended chats about art, music, and life, Billy begins to see the world through Jenny's eyes and get a completely new perspective. And, as Billy's two worlds start colliding with one another, he will need to decide which one he wants to live in…

This is a story that has a lot to say about the importance of genuine friendship, anti-Semitism, and religion, and it does not shy away from confronting a challenging issue in its own unique way. This work is an honest coming-of-age story that avoids the facile reflexes that are characteristic of the genre, as well as the sanctimony and staginess of overdone addiction melodramas.

"One More Sunset" is moving without being overly dramatic, and overflows with natural charm; as a result, it possesses a special allure that will undoubtedly endure. Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

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