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Designing for Windows 8: Fundamentals of Great Design in Windows Store Apps
Book
Designing for Windows 8 is a fast-paced, 150-page primer on the key design concepts you need to...
Analytical Engineering Mechanics
Sujit K. Bose, Debidas Chattoraj and Dilip Kumar Pratihar
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ANALYTICAL ENGINEERING MECHANICS contains a logically consistent, analytical development of...
Emma (229 KP) rated The Librarian in Books
Mar 12, 2021
This was the latest book that was picked for my book club, and it was the best one from that group that I have had for a long while.
I connected with the main character Sylvia from the very first chapter, her love of reading resonated with me. And I enjoyed following her journey of starting a new job, and making new friends. This book also appealed to me because of the wildlife references in it, another hobby of mine.
I wouldn't say it's a book with an exceptionally in depth story, but it's a nice easy reading, feel good book, with a nice ending to it.
I will be reading more by this author if I come across them.
I connected with the main character Sylvia from the very first chapter, her love of reading resonated with me. And I enjoyed following her journey of starting a new job, and making new friends. This book also appealed to me because of the wildlife references in it, another hobby of mine.
I wouldn't say it's a book with an exceptionally in depth story, but it's a nice easy reading, feel good book, with a nice ending to it.
I will be reading more by this author if I come across them.
Liberty Boston (93 KP) rated Draculaura and the New Stepmomster (Monster High Diaries, #1) in Books
Mar 15, 2021
I bought the five book box set from eBay but I plan to review the books individually because that makes the most sense.
To be honest, before this book I wasn't aware Draculaura had a step-mom. I don't believe she's ever mentioned outside this book.
I liked this story. The diaries all follow the same format (used by their later EAH counterparts) Diary entry followed by a third-person chapter and repeat. In the book, Dracula's getting married and the ghouls are visiting Translvaina for the wedding. I give the book MAJOR brownie points because it canonically takes place after Frights Camera Action one of my favorite MH movies. Of course, Draculaura is my favorite character so that helps too.
Overall an enjoyable read.
To be honest, before this book I wasn't aware Draculaura had a step-mom. I don't believe she's ever mentioned outside this book.
I liked this story. The diaries all follow the same format (used by their later EAH counterparts) Diary entry followed by a third-person chapter and repeat. In the book, Dracula's getting married and the ghouls are visiting Translvaina for the wedding. I give the book MAJOR brownie points because it canonically takes place after Frights Camera Action one of my favorite MH movies. Of course, Draculaura is my favorite character so that helps too.
Overall an enjoyable read.
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Sentencing and Punishment: The Quest for Justice
Susan Easton and Christine Piper
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Examining the theoretical debates behind the headlines and engaging with current debates, Sentencing...
Jamie (57 KP) rated Parenting From the Inside Out in Books
Nov 28, 2018
Finally finished! Took me 8 months to read it, but was so worth the read. The reason it took me a long time was all the processing through the valuable information this book presented. Yes, it's a parenting book, since I am not a parent, I initially started reading it with my sister in law Kris and sister Carri for the soul purpose of learning to build healthier relationships with the people in my life.
The last chapter a new door opened up for me, a chance to help a 12 year old girl and the last chapter gave me some relevant reading material and journaling opportunities for me to work with her and myself. It's amazing how God does that. I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to learn about how our brains develop in children, ourselves, and how we relate to each other. AWESOME! is all I have to say about "Parenting From The Inside Out" By Daniel J Siegel and Mary Hartzell.
The last chapter a new door opened up for me, a chance to help a 12 year old girl and the last chapter gave me some relevant reading material and journaling opportunities for me to work with her and myself. It's amazing how God does that. I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to learn about how our brains develop in children, ourselves, and how we relate to each other. AWESOME! is all I have to say about "Parenting From The Inside Out" By Daniel J Siegel and Mary Hartzell.
Rachel King (13 KP) rated One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress, #2) in Books
Feb 11, 2019
I love that Cat Crawfield works for the government with a "Special Forces" team, instead of the usual rogue behavior that I read in many Urban Fantasy series. It's interesting that it takes Bones this long to find Cat, and by a seeming coincidence at that. It occurred to me while reading that if Bones really was as good at what he does as he says he is, then he would have found her within the first year easily.
Skipping ahead to the best part about this series, in my personal opinion, is the sexual chemistry between Cat and Bones. I confess, my curiosity about chapter 32 of this book, after reading a book review that made vague hints about it, is what propelled me to start this series. I actually read that chapter first once I got my hands on this book to satisfy my curiosity, and words can not describe how hot this chapter is! So often, I find that sex scenes in novels abuse cliches or do not use the details adequately for my personal tastes, but this chapter throws conventional decorum out the window without disgusting me or making me too uncomfortable to read. Plus, the more fantastical aspects of the two characters made for some unique and handy details that Jeaniene Frost used quite well to create such heat between Cat and Bones. Yes, I read that chapter several more times before I turned the book back into the library.
Cat Crawfield has really grown into a character of strength and determination from the first book, Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, Book 1). She knows how to use her abilities to their maximum potential and her self-confidence is strong enough to stand up to even her mother. No longer is she like a pupil to Bones' instruction, but an equal to him in every way that matters. Bones is just as cocky and alluring as he ever was - I wouldn't change a thing about him. It is obvious that he has more than a few secrets up his sleeve, but I don't mind the wait.
I find it intriguing how Cat can alter perceptions and prejudices of the people around her as easily as she does, as is shown with the men on her team. This shows just how much potential she carries to change her world on a larger scale. I can't wait to pick up the next book in the series, At Grave's End (Night Huntress, Book 3).
Skipping ahead to the best part about this series, in my personal opinion, is the sexual chemistry between Cat and Bones. I confess, my curiosity about chapter 32 of this book, after reading a book review that made vague hints about it, is what propelled me to start this series. I actually read that chapter first once I got my hands on this book to satisfy my curiosity, and words can not describe how hot this chapter is! So often, I find that sex scenes in novels abuse cliches or do not use the details adequately for my personal tastes, but this chapter throws conventional decorum out the window without disgusting me or making me too uncomfortable to read. Plus, the more fantastical aspects of the two characters made for some unique and handy details that Jeaniene Frost used quite well to create such heat between Cat and Bones. Yes, I read that chapter several more times before I turned the book back into the library.
Cat Crawfield has really grown into a character of strength and determination from the first book, Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, Book 1). She knows how to use her abilities to their maximum potential and her self-confidence is strong enough to stand up to even her mother. No longer is she like a pupil to Bones' instruction, but an equal to him in every way that matters. Bones is just as cocky and alluring as he ever was - I wouldn't change a thing about him. It is obvious that he has more than a few secrets up his sleeve, but I don't mind the wait.
I find it intriguing how Cat can alter perceptions and prejudices of the people around her as easily as she does, as is shown with the men on her team. This shows just how much potential she carries to change her world on a larger scale. I can't wait to pick up the next book in the series, At Grave's End (Night Huntress, Book 3).
I think what I loved most about this book is that I was so torn over my opinion of each character. I wasn't a huge fan of Mare (the protagonist) which made me question her judgement. I've also read enough YA to pick up on some common tropes but this book literally had me guessing up until the last chapter. I can't remember the last time I read a book I was this conflicted on and I love that Aveyard's writing had this effect on me. Now excuse me while I go buy the next one ?
First Aid in Mathematics
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Achieve the best possible standard with this bestselling book of practice and guidance - now in...
Amber (38 KP) rated The Maze Runner in Books
Jan 7, 2018
Couldn’t put it down!
Wow! Not many books have me on the edge of my seat, but it everyday it was one of those “just one more chapter” scenarios. I appreciated the attempt to keep out the swearing. I don’t think it worked as well as intended, though. Such an exciting book! I can’t wait to see the movie now; I just hope it does the book justice.