The Mindbody Self: How Longevity is Culturally Learned and the Causes of Health are Inherited
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In these turbulent times, just about every solution you can think of has been put forth by someone,...
Antonin Artaud
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Poet. Actor. Matinee idol. Playwright. Theatre theoretician. Artist. Orientalist. Surrealist. Asylum...
The Healthy Indoor Environment: How to Assess Occupants' Wellbeing in Buildings
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Despite policy directives, standards and guidelines, indoor environmental quality is still poor in...
Exercise Gym and Weight Loss Motivation Hypnosis and Meditation by Erick Brown
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* Perfect for anyone! Great for beginners or those with hypnosis and meditation experience * * Over...
Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Mark (Detective Louise Blackwell #4) in Books
Nov 7, 2021
I don't think you have to have read any of the previous books to enjoy this but I recognise that there is a lot of history that is missing, particularly when it comes to the difficulties DI Blackwell has with her superior, however, I feel the author provides enough of the back-story to get you up to speed.
DI Blackwell is an interesting and complex character; she has her issues (who doesn't!) but her determination, strength and fortitude shines through in this multi-threaded story. The cast of supporting characters are equally as good and all have their place and their own stories. As I said, this is a multi-threaded story but the underlying plot is the branding attacks which ultimately turns into murder. Told from both DI Blackwell's and the killer's point of view, this provides a comprehensive view of the case and into the mind and motivations of the killer.
With scenes of peril, descriptions of violence and body modification that some may find difficult, and brimming with suspense and a host of suspects, this is a book that's easy to get your teeth into and I need to thank Amazon Publishing UK and NetGalley for my advance copy in return for an honest, unbiased and unedited review.
Spoonbenders
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Teddy Telemachus is a charming con man with a gift for sleight of hand and some shady underground...
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Murder at the Mena House
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Well-heeled travelers from around the world flock to the Mena House Hotel—an exotic gem in the...
The Anorexia Recovery Skills Workbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Cope with Difficult Emotions, Build Self-Esteem, and Prevent Relapse
Catherine L. Ruscitti, Jeffrey E. Barnett and Rebecca A. Wagner
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If you have anorexia, it can be difficult to see yourself clearly, even after treatment. That's why...
How to Be Human: The Manual
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From the number one bestselling author of A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled. It took us 4...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2204 KP) rated Ghosted in Books
Dec 17, 2018
The book opens the day of the winter dance. Naturally, Ellie is chair of the dance committee, and it is going to be awesome! However, when Ellie falls off a ladder, she finds herself having a freaky out of body experience. Suddenly, she's back five years ago when her best friend, Marley, and Marley's two dads lived across the street. Back before her father left her and her mother right before Christmas. Why is she witnessing these events again? And who is the Girl in Black who seems to be following Ellie on this trip down memory lane?
Being a big fan of A Christmas Carol, I had to give this modern middle grade take on the classic a try. While I enjoyed aspects of it, including a few clever nods to the original, I felt the book was lacking overall. Ellie is just so mean it is hard to root for her. The book spends much of the time in the past, and Ellie's sad past doesn't help things. The expected ending seems abrupt and short, so we don't get as big a pay off as we would like after our trip with Ellie. Then again, it might just be that I'm not the target audience. Either way, this won't be making my list of beloved spins on the Dicken's classic.