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Just finished watching the youtube clip on how The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown was printed and assembled and found it absolutely fascinating. Thanks for including this in the description of the book. Would love to see more clips like this : D
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Warren Fahy pushes the theory of evolution to it's breaking point with his debut environmental thriller, Fragment. The book opens with the Trident, a 182 foot exploration ship scheduled to circle the globe in a year long journey to film a new cable reality show, Sea Life. At first the show's ratings soar but due to a series of storms, filming comes to a halt and the ratings go flat. That is until the crew stumbles onto a distress signal from a ship, one that has been lost for over three years. Nell Duckworth, the Trident's botanist is familiar with the area. She tells the crew that the island where the distress signal seems to be coming from has only been sighted three times in the past 200 years, with only one recorded landing in 1791. Cynthea, the producer of the reality show questions pursing the signal but as her career has had some bad breaks she sees this as a way to get it back on track. From this point on you might start to second guess the plot and think the the book is taking on a Jurassic Park theme but what Fahy hatches next is not a creation of man but of nature run amok.
This book is the perfect read to escape with. I'd love to see Fragment as the next summer blockbuster. But for those naysayers who want more complex characters, more subplots, more whatever; your better off finding another book to read... but before you go would you please pass the popcorn? This book is too good to put down.
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Mark T. Sullivan's new anti globalist thriller is a daring work of fiction in our present economic turmoil. This was one book that was hard to put down. Though at first it seemed to follow the usual predictable path of a special interest group out to prove it's point by terrorizing the elite, Mr. Sullivan's book takes a few turns that leaves the reader comparing the author's fiction to the facts of our faltering capitalism today. It's difficult not to become personally involved with the book, when our daily headlines read about corruption and trading that has brought companies to their knees. And just when you think you have it figured out, there's another revelation. The ending is a fantastic work of genius. If you love action/adventure Triple Cross is not to be missed. I absolutely loved this book.
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If a picture is worth a thousand words than Sherrie Mathieson's book, Steal This Style speaks volumes to women in how to mix classic and current styles to achieve a look that is undoubtedly fashionably and fresh.
Sherrie makes it easy to obtain that look of classic cool, by showing comparisons of mom in the 'never cool style' and then mother and daughter together in the 'forever cool' look. Page after page you'll be reminded of your mom, your grandmother in typical attire that you see everyday but than to see the same women in current looks is striking. Many look thinner and younger. Plus there's the benefit of swapping clothes and accessories with your daughter. If your looking for a way to update your closet this book is definitely the one to help you with your makeover.
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This book has it all ! From EyeWear to Underwear how to 's; How Not to Look Old has the answers. The best feature of this book was the, 'brilliant buys' at the end of most of the chapters. This section gave detailed information about products talked about, including prices! I could instantly price compare and make my decision before I went to the store so I knew exactly what to look for. It answered many questions women have about thinning hair and what to do about hair that you don't want. Great advice, wonderful fashion and smart beauty advice!
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The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
Bev, September 10, 2009
Just finished watching the youtube clip on how The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown was printed and assembled and found it absolutely fascinating. Thanks for including this in the description of the book. Would love to see more clips like this : D(1 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
Fragment by Warren Fahy
Bev, June 21, 2009
Warren Fahy pushes the theory of evolution to it's breaking point with his debut environmental thriller, Fragment. The book opens with the Trident, a 182 foot exploration ship scheduled to circle the globe in a year long journey to film a new cable reality show, Sea Life. At first the show's ratings soar but due to a series of storms, filming comes to a halt and the ratings go flat. That is until the crew stumbles onto a distress signal from a ship, one that has been lost for over three years. Nell Duckworth, the Trident's botanist is familiar with the area. She tells the crew that the island where the distress signal seems to be coming from has only been sighted three times in the past 200 years, with only one recorded landing in 1791. Cynthea, the producer of the reality show questions pursing the signal but as her career has had some bad breaks she sees this as a way to get it back on track. From this point on you might start to second guess the plot and think the the book is taking on a Jurassic Park theme but what Fahy hatches next is not a creation of man but of nature run amok.This book is the perfect read to escape with. I'd love to see Fragment as the next summer blockbuster. But for those naysayers who want more complex characters, more subplots, more whatever; your better off finding another book to read... but before you go would you please pass the popcorn? This book is too good to put down.
(10 of 17 readers found this comment helpful)
Triple Cross by Mark T. Sullivan
Bev, May 23, 2009
Mark T. Sullivan's new anti globalist thriller is a daring work of fiction in our present economic turmoil. This was one book that was hard to put down. Though at first it seemed to follow the usual predictable path of a special interest group out to prove it's point by terrorizing the elite, Mr. Sullivan's book takes a few turns that leaves the reader comparing the author's fiction to the facts of our faltering capitalism today. It's difficult not to become personally involved with the book, when our daily headlines read about corruption and trading that has brought companies to their knees. And just when you think you have it figured out, there's another revelation. The ending is a fantastic work of genius. If you love action/adventure Triple Cross is not to be missed. I absolutely loved this book.(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
Steal This Style: Moms and Daughters Swap Wardrobe Secrets by Sherrie Mathieson
Bev, April 28, 2009
If a picture is worth a thousand words than Sherrie Mathieson's book, Steal This Style speaks volumes to women in how to mix classic and current styles to achieve a look that is undoubtedly fashionably and fresh.Sherrie makes it easy to obtain that look of classic cool, by showing comparisons of mom in the 'never cool style' and then mother and daughter together in the 'forever cool' look. Page after page you'll be reminded of your mom, your grandmother in typical attire that you see everyday but than to see the same women in current looks is striking. Many look thinner and younger. Plus there's the benefit of swapping clothes and accessories with your daughter. If your looking for a way to update your closet this book is definitely the one to help you with your makeover.
(2 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better by Charla Krupp
Bev, April 18, 2009
This book has it all ! From EyeWear to Underwear how to 's; How Not to Look Old has the answers. The best feature of this book was the, 'brilliant buys' at the end of most of the chapters. This section gave detailed information about products talked about, including prices! I could instantly price compare and make my decision before I went to the store so I knew exactly what to look for. It answered many questions women have about thinning hair and what to do about hair that you don't want. Great advice, wonderful fashion and smart beauty advice!(3 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)
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