‘Book Reviews’ Archives
Discovery of the Grand Unified Theory: The Greatest Discovery of 21st Century Opening the Door to a New World- Essential Reading for All Human Beings, Young and Old
Arkay Nair AuthorHouse (2011) ISBN 9781463487317 Reviewed by Joseph Yurt for Reader Views (12/11) Article first published as Book Review Discovery of the Grand Unified Theory: The Greatest Discovery of 21st by Arkay Nair on Blogcritics In his new book, “Discovery of the Grand Unified Theory,” chemist and devotee of the pursuit of the [...]
Master the Markets with Mutual Funds: A Common Sense Guide to Investing Success
Jon R. Orcutt Outskirts Press (2011) ISBN 9781432781453 Reviewed by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for Reader Views (12/11) Article first published as Book Review: Master the Markets With Mutual Funds: A Common Sense Guide to Investing Success by Jon R Orcutt on Blogcritics. Anything to do with stock markets has always been scary and [...]
Wisdom Is Not Enough: Reflections on Leadership & Teams
Jeff Appelquist Beaver’s Pond Press (2011) ISBN 9781592983735 Reviewed by Joseph Yurt for Reader Views (11/11) Jeff Appelquist is someone that many people interested in the subject of leadership would like to sit down and talk with. A former U.S. Marine Corps rifle company commander, he is a successful entrepreneur, consultant and speaker [...]
The Auto-Self: The Key to Creating Star Performers and to Becoming a Star Yourself
Dr. Barry Borgerson 2-Selfs Publishing Company (2011) ISBN 9780983815013 Reviewed by Richard R. Blake for Reader Views (11/11) Article first published as Book Review: The Auto-Self: The Key to Creating Star Performers and to Becoming a Star Yourself by Dr. Barry Borgerson on Blogcritics. Unique features in the format of “The Auto-Self: [...]
Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life: Train Your Brain to Get More Done in Less Time
Paul Hammerness, M.D. & Margaret Moore Harlequin (2011) ISBN 9780373892440 Reviewed by Leslie Granier for Reader Views (11/11) In “Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life,” Dr. Paul Hammerness and wellness coach Margaret Moore have teamed up to provide information on how properly using the brain's organizational skills can help [...]
A Practical Guide for Raising a Self-Directed and Caring Child: An Alternative to the Tiger Mother Parenting Style
Louis J. Lichtman, Ph.D. iUniverse (2011) ISBN 9781450293617 Reviewed by Joseph Yurt for Reader Views (8/11) Are there any self-directed, caring children out there? This reviewer’s answer to what has become an increasingly nagging question is a reluctant “no,” at least not in significant numbers. As you might suspect, it is well [...]
Megan’s Secrets: What My Mentally Disabled Daughter Taught Me about Life
Mike Cope Leafwood Publishers (2011) ISBN 9780891122869 Reviewed by Tiffany Schlarman for Reader Views (10/11) Inspiring and poignant, “Megan’s Secrets” tells the story of a beautiful little girl whose down-syndrome limited her life in every way except her outlook. Megan, whose life was limited in a variety of ways commonly taken for [...]
Class Act: Sell More Books Through School and Library Author Appearances
Barbara Techel Joyful Paws (2011) ISBN 9780980005264 Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (9/11) Barbara Techel is a self-published author that is known for her award-winning “Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog” book series. She has been successful in placing her books in schools and libraries and now sharing with other authors the [...]
What to Charge: Pricing Strategies for Freelancers and Consultants, Second Edition
Laurie Lewis Outskirts Press (2011) ISBN 9781432767648 Reviewed by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for Reader Views (9/11) I would be willing to bet that the number of consultants and freelancers is increasing nowadays, what with the ever changing job market, huge advances in technology, and our economy being in such dire straits. While [...]
Fighting CPS: Guilty Until Proven Innocent of Child Protective Services Charges
Deborah K. Frontiera Bluebonnets, Boots and Books (2011) ISBN 9780980006162 Reviewed by Joseph Yurt for Reader Views (8/11) The back cover notes of “Fighting CPS” by Deborah K. Frontiera state that the book “chronicles thirteen months of agony and frustration suffered by the innocent Bonilla and Frontiera families as a result of [...]
