The Hollow of the Hand
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FINALIST IN THE PHOTO BOOK CATEGORY OF THE PICTURES OF THE YEAR AWARD Between 2011 and 2014 PJ...
Life in the UK Test: Study Guide: The Essential Study Guide for the British Citizenship Test: 2016
Henry Dillon and George Sandison
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The 2016 edition of the best-selling series includes the complete testable materials from Life in...
Life in the UK Test: Study Guide: The Essential Study Guide for the British Citizenship Test: 2017
Henry Dillon and George Sandison
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The 2017 edition of the best-selling series includes the complete testable materials from Life in...
The Damselfly
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An unsolved murder. A community turned against each other. A killer close to home...Katie Taylor is...
Benin Bronze
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In 1953 English infantry officer Johnny Callin is with The Royal West African Frontier Force in...
Be More Confident: Banish Self-Doubt, be More Confident and Stand Out from the Crowd
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Self-confidence is a crucial ingredient in your personal skill-set; whether you need to demonstrate...
The Permaculture Market Garden: A Visual Guide to a Profitable Whole-Systems Farm Business
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Permaculture tends to be very much in the domain of home gardeners and property owners. But what if...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated Puzzling Ink in Books
Nov 4, 2020
This book sets the stage for a fun new mystery series. Quinn is a bit unusual in that she has recently been diagnosed with OCD, something we don’t usually see in the books I read. It was handled well. I also loved Quinn’s relationship with her parents. The mystery got sidelined at times with Quinn trying to run the diner. I was interested in both stories, but I do prefer strong mysteries in the books I read. There is a good mystery here, with plenty of suspects and motives. A few key pieces of information were introduced a bit abruptly, and one key element of the plot was never quite resolved, but the majority of our questions are answered, including the who and the why. Fans of crossword puzzles will enjoy the one that Quinn creates over the course of the book. Additionally, there are two fun sounding recipes at the end of the book.
LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated The Purge (2013) in Movies
Aug 8, 2021
This first entry however, is more of a tease of what could be, focusing on one family, in one location, on Purge Night.
It has a fair amount going for it. Two strong leads in Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey, a relatively charismatic villain, and a well paced narrative that manages to achieve some sort of tension here and there.
Unfortunately, it falls into silly action clichés during the final third. It's easy to lose count of how many times a main character is about to meet their demise, before being miraculously saved at the last second. It becomes a bit laughable by the time the credits roll. The plot beats around this point take a bit of a dive as well, with some last minute twists thrown in that don't really make a lick of sense. The action itself is fairly entertaining, but marred somewhat by all the crappy CGI blood flying around. And although the main villain has some entertaining aspects, his minions are just a bunch of cringy edge lords that unfortunately plague this entire series.
All that being said, The Purge is still a modest and tidy enough home invasion thriller that deserves a watch.
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Spirit Prophecy (The Gateway Trilogy #2) in Books
Nov 27, 2020
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Spirit Prophecy ( Gateway trilogy book 2)
By E E Holmes
Two sisters, haunted by more than their past...
Just weeks after discovering each other’s existence, Jess and Hannah Ballard arrive at Fairhaven Hall, where they will learn the clandestine ways of the Durupinen, an ancient sect of women who control the Gateways between the worlds of the living and the dead.
Though they are considered outcasts by most of their classmates, Jess and Hannah are determined to learn what they can to fulfill their responsibility to the many ghosts that haunt them. But danger, it seems, has followed them as closely as a shadow to their new home, and they have more questions than ever.
Who is the desperate child spirit pursuing Jess, and what do her terrifying visions mean? What has happened to Dr. David Pierce, Jess’ friend and mentor, who has suddenly and mysteriously vanished? And just what is it about Hannah’s unique abilities that has the other Durupinen frightened of her? The Ballard sisters are about to find out, and the answers could destroy their newfound life before it has even begun.
I love this series! I enjoyed the first one but this was better if possible. The whole concept is so enjoyable to read the characters are those you love and those you hate! I enjoy the writ style and how much detail goes into the writing it never feels rushed! Interested to see more of the Necromancers and the trouble they cause.