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Naomi Stanley25 March 2009
A very relevant book that explores the issue of teen suicide that is (mostly) played out in the courtroom and through flash backs.
This one is a real page turner and will keep you guessing until the very end. -
Second Glance (Picoult, Jodi (Large Print))
Naomi Stanley25 March 2009
If you are a fan of Jodi Picoult then you may be left feeling a little disappointed by this book.
Although, overall this is a good book, it seems lacking in that page-turning magic that is normally applied to Picoult's other books.
I'd probably say this is one of Picoults that could be missed out. -
Naomi Stanley25 March 2009
This book tells a very poignant story that is completely relevant to today's society. Some may find this book controversial as it explores the motives behind the school shootings and adds multiple shades of colour to an often black and white topic.
If you're looking for a book that is relevant, interesting and one that will keep you turning the pages long in to the small hours then this is the book for you! -
Naomi Stanley25 March 2009
This is one of the most beautiful and memorable books I have ever read. It explores the deep workings of sibling relationships and the parent and child relationship.
This book will have you laughing and crying, it will warm your heart and leave you wanting more from this author.
If you only read one book this year, pick up My Sister's Keeper! -
The Island of Doctor Moreau (Pocket Penguin Classics)
Erin Britton23 March 2009
Perhaps less well-known than H.G. Wells' other, more obviously science fiction, novels like "The Time Machine" and "War of the Worlds", "The Island of Doctor Moreau" is nevertheless a true masterpiece. Verging toward horror and far more macabre than Wells' usual work, "The Island of Doctor Moreau" follows Englishman Edward Prendick as he is rescued from a shipwreck by a passing freighter. Once the freighter docks at an uncharted island, its cargo is unloaded by a group of slightly bizarre, uncanny-looking men and Prendick is offered food and lodging by the unsettling Doctor Moreau. Although effectively almost a prisoner, Prendick gradually comes to discover the true nature of the inhabitants of the island. Moreau has been splicing and stitching together man and beast to create a terrifying new super-race. Once Moreau has finished his work on these creatures, they are left to wander the island and are constantly battling the conflict between their human and animal natures - a battle strictly controlled by Moreau and his Laws. As Prendick observes and tries to understand Moreau and his work, one of the unfinished creatures escapes from the Doctor's lab and begins to cause chaos on the island, leaving Prendick fighting to stay alive amongst the rampaging beasts. The Island of Doctor Moreau is a terrific book, its unsettling indictment of science gone mad and of the true nature of man and beast lingers in the mind for a long time after the book has been read.
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javier01 March 2009
superdivertido y original
un saludo Peter, sigue asà de bien -
Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours
Belinda Flynn01 March 2009
I'd lost the plot with cooking in recent years and found myself in a rut, churning out the same old things!
This book has changed things completely. Every recipe is easy and quick to follow. Lots of the meals can be created in 20 minutes!!! Great when you've come home late after a long day at work!!
Every recipe I've tried so far has been really lovely.
Jamie Oliver has got a great philosophy!
I would definately recommend this book!! -
Microcosmos: Discovering the World Through Microscopic Images from 40x to 100, 000x Magnification
Greg Swarbrick23 February 2009
This book is subtitled 'Discovering the world through microscopic images from 20 times to over 22 million times magnification.'
Here you can find out what the tiny bacteria on your tongue look like, or the many shapes of household dust. The magnified bugs are truly monstrous (particularly the blood-filled tick, bloated beyond belief), whilst an image of a tiny tear in a CD illustrates just why they can simply stop working. The microscope zooms in from 40x to 115x and then 1380x to show the intricacy of pollen grain, and then we see how nature and technology can interact, with the example of a nerve cell combined with a silicon chip, which has opened possibilities for new hybrid circuits.
The 203 full-colour pictures on each right hand page are taken by a scanning electron microscope. You don't need to be a scientist to appreciate the beauty of these images or marvel at what they represent, but they may well make you more interested in these micro-universes that exist all around us, though invisible to the naked eye.
The pictures are gathered into six sections, which makes for an attractive variety: micro-organisms, botanics, the human body, zoology, minerals and technology. Each of the original photos has been artificially coloured to help show the reader what is interesting and to make sense of the image.
Opposite each image there is a title and a short paragraph of text - between thirty and eighty words - that explains what you're looking at, as well as the level of magnification. If you're flicking though at leisure, then this is ideal, but if you want to know more then the limited amount of text might be frustrating.
The pictures are attractively presented, and their quality is stunning. This brick-sized book would be ideal on a coffee table or as a talking-point, but can also more importantly act as a great introduction to science. It also makes a good counterpart to one that illustrates the 'big' scale, for example Nicolas Cheetham's Universe. Enjoyable, and recommended. -
French is Fun with Serge, the Cheeky Monkey! (Salut Serge)
Melanie Hunt05 February 2009
Fantastic for children.. I have used this DVD and exercise book to teach French to my children and their friends aged 3 to 8 and there was something for all of them. The little ones yelled out when Serge required them to do so on the audio DVD and the bigger children completed the workbooks with enthusiasm and happiness. The DVD was most enjoyable and the children got up and danced and sang and loved to watch the stories. I want to use it again now that my youngest son is 5, as he will access even more from this fantastic program than he did previously!
I wish that there was a second series...
Both my children still talk about Serge and Pascal with enthusiasm.... -
The Official British Army Fitness Guide
Douglas03 February 2009
Wanting to join the army? This book gave me a great idea of where my fitness levels needed to be.
A Best Buy Book!
