Anti-Corruption and its Discontents: Local, National and International Perspectives on Corruption in Papau New Guinea
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The fight against corruption is now a core part of development policy and practice. Some call these...
The Crime Club
David Brawn, Frank Froest and George Dilnot
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The Detective Story Club's first short story anthology is based around a London detective club and...
TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated Love's Allegiance in Books
Feb 24, 2021
Linda Shenton Matchet really got her characters into the WWII era, by the ways in which they conversed, the clothes described, really everything matched the era of WWI. It was as if Linda Shenton Matchet transported me there. I thought that the characters had great interactions, most of the reactions to things were believable, and they were overall well-developed characters. Personally, I liked how the story was loosely based on the Biblical story of Isaac and Rachel, I thought it was a unique premise for a WWII era novel to have. This book is technically the fourth book in Linda Shenton Matchet’s Wartime Brides series, however, it can be read as a stand-alone without you getting lost or confused (I have not read the previous books in the series yet).
I believe that Linda Shenton Matchet did a good job conveying an often-controversial topic; the role Conscious Objectors (CO) played during WWII. She made me look at it in a way I had not previously done, which I appreciated, (Not to say that I fully understand that point of view, but I think I have a better picture of it now). I did think that the book moved a little fast and I wished I could have known the characters better. However, this is part of a series so maybe the next book will continue to grow the characters more.
I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars for the great characters, the full immersion into the WWII era, and for making me see a different side of a Conscious Objector (CO). I did receive this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
Seeking the Spirit of the Book of Change: 8 Days to Mastering a Shamanic Yijing (I Ching) Prediction System
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The Yijing (I Ching) or "Book of Change" is one of the oldest of the Chinese classic texts and has...
When Perennials Bloom: An Almanac for Planning and Planting
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Large plantings of perennial flowers can cost tens of thousands of dollars in large gardens or...
Python Machine Learning Case Studies: Five Case Studies for the Data Scientist
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Embrace machine learning approaches and Python to enable automatic rendering of rich insights and...
Kristy H (1252 KP) rated My Favorite Half-Night Stand in Books
Oct 14, 2019
Oh, beach reads I love thee! I’m so enjoying catching up on Christina Lauren's back catalog! Although very much based on lying, which is a plot point that often stresses me out, I enjoyed My Favorite Half-Night Stand.
This was such an easy-to-read book. Millie is likable, and I could definitely relate to a slightly reticent, closed off soul. 😉 Yes, I did stress out a bit with all the lies and machinations! But, the book was very funny, sexy, and sweet! Millie’s group of friends was wonderful—just a humorous and fun cast. The chemistry between Millie and Reid was great, too! Definitely a good read! 3.5 stars.
Erika (17789 KP) rated Captain Blood (1935) in Movies
May 20, 2018
Captain Blood is based upon the book by Rafael Sabatini. Sabatini has written some great books that have also been made into movies, such as Scaramouche and The Sea Hawk. Errol Flynn plays the main character, Peter Blood, who was a doctor during the English Revolution. Blood is arrested and sent to the colony of Jamaica because he was perceived as a traitor. Blood escapes with other slaves (not a spoiler, seriously, this film was made in 1935), and becomes a pirate. Pirate adventures occur, and once Blood's name is finally cleared, it is a happily ever after. The last scene is probably my favorite in the entire movie.
Ways of Looking: How to Experience Contemporary Art
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Art has changed. Those reassuringly familiar styles and movements that characterised art production...
Raw Vegan Meals
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Raw vegan food is entirely plant-based and uncooked so as not to destroy the all-important nutrients...