Browsing Category

Reading & Book Reviews : Society & Culture & Entertainment

A Look at Artificial Intelligence and Technology - Book Review

It is fairly obvious that computers and artificial intelligence will run our world tomorrow, as we program these machines today. Interestingly enough, not long from now these AI machines will be programming themselves. How did we come so far so fast you ask? Well, maybe you need to do a little resea

Rebranding Viral Ebooks - Problem Solved!

The affiliate program which pays 100% commission.Traffic generation with an amazing viral idea.The absolute best way to PRE-SELL your product or any product for that matter.The greatest viral marketing idea of all time.The problem with ebook rebranding - solved!

9 Simple Home Made Remedies to Get Rid of Stretch Marks

Both men and women are successfully preventing and reducing the unsightly effects of stretch marks as we speak. There are dozens of solutions to choose from - what's important is finding the one that's right for you. You don't have to pay for expensive surgery (that's often painf

The Importance of 'What is Life?

Schrodinger's 'What is life?' started the modern pursuit of the underlying mysteries of life. In his landmark book he posed the question that had baffled science for centuries, highlighting how he thought the secrets of life could be unraveled.

Real World Sustainability, Simple Steps to a Better Life - By Andy Macdonald

The purpose of the book is to provide you strategies to improve your surroundings, protect your health, ways to save money and strategies to positively make a difference for the health and well being of our planet. The author begins with the simple question of: What are the cost and benefits to me a

The Joy of Aging by PV Ramamurti - Book Review

Old Age is to be enjoyed. This book shows the way covering all important aspects. Finances, accommodation, leisure, Health, Secrets to happiness and other topics are covered.

The Gemini Man by Richard Steinberg

I just finished reading "The Gemini Man" and found it a good read.With the tag line on the cover of "He was trained to be our deadliest weapon.Now he's our worst nightmare...." I expected more action.Nonetheless, I enjoyed this novel.It is the first book of Steinberg's

Poetic Tale of Devil-Girl is Rich, Harsh, and Hopeful

Reading Anya Achtenberg's novella "The Stories of Devil-Girl" is a unique experience. Describing "The Stories of Devil-Girl" is difficult. Readers really need to experience the language for themselves. To give a taste of the style, here is a passage from the novel's ope

"Organic for Health" by Sandra Powers - Book Review

If added hormones, antibiotics, synthetic pesticides and reprocessed sewage are all things you'd rather not ingest on a regular basis, then you should consider eating organic, says author Sandra Powers in her new self-help, health book "Organic for Health." According to the U.S. Depar

Machines That Think - A Book Review

In the 1980s a huge number of books were written on artificial intelligence. From as early as 1980 books started really producing solid content on the topic. No, the concept obviously originated decades the prior, but by the early 80's computer scientists were really getting a handle on it, and

Beowulf 2010

Beowulf is one of the oldest stories to be recorded in the English language. The underlying story of good and evil, however, is timeless. This is a modernized account of Beowulf, up to his defeat of Grendel. Beowulf has been placed in modern times, of course. However, not many guys run around with s

Cutting For Stone - A Novel by Abraham Verghese - Book Review

Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese is a word short of being phenomenal. Being a practicing physician and an exquisite writer, he manages to pull together the two to create a magnificent first novel. Marion and Shiva Stone, the two protagonists in the story couldn't be more interesting.

Flying to the South

Flying to the South is a provisionary title I gave to the novel of Ian Gibson, an Irish Hispanist. The official and literal title would be "the wind of the south or Southern Wind (Viento del Sur).

American Pie - My Search For the Perfect Pizza - a Review

Peter Reinhart starts his incredible adventure in Italy and journeys across America, as he searches for incredible pizza pie. To borrow a phrase from Bill Graham: This book is not the best at what it does; it is the only book that does what it does! Not only do we search for these incredible delicio

Summary of To Kill a Mockingbird - Chapter 30

Dr. Reynold begins to treat the broken arm of Jem. All the others head to the house front porch where Boo is standing in the comfort of the shadows. Scout sits beside Boo Radley while Heck and Atticus argue who killed Bob.

Family Dynamics and Intricacies in the New Jodi Picoult Novel Keeping Faith

Jodi Picoult's fans will happily receivea novel Keeping Faith , which explores family dynamics and the intricacies of motherhood, and concludes, as did The Pact, with tense courtroom drama. In the small town of New Canaan, N.H., 33-year-old Mariah discovers that her husband, Colin, is having an