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December 27, 2023

THIS TO ME

By Dr. A.H. Yurvati
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Although presented as a memoir about author A.H. Yurvati's health challenges, most of THIS TO ME comprises medical case histories written in technical language. In...

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December 27, 2023

INSPIRING WORK ANNIVERSARIES

By Rick Joi
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Writing in a simple but arresting style, workplace consultant Rick Joi argues that celebrating the anniversaries of employees’ hire dates is the key to unlocking...

December 22, 2023

THE CHRISTMAS BANDITS

By Brian Monge
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

THE CHRISTMAS BANDITS, written by Brian Monge and illustrated by Ariel Olivetti, offers oodles of action and one-liners.

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December 22, 2023

FACING ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA HEAD ON

By Caroline de L. Davies & Marguerite Boychuk
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Caroline de L. Davies and Marguerite Boychuk's FACING ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA HEAD ON is a comprehensive guide to caring for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia....

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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

A provocative, thoughtful exploration of a man's spiritual experiences, Vincent Leuzy's THE ETHEREAL JOURNEY TO NOTHINGNESS: Peeking Into The Beyond offers hope, solace, and peace...

Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Although Caroline E. Rayfield's prose rather underplays any moments of drama, A LIFE SAVED: Dominica's Story is an inspirational true story of the rescue and...

Rating:
3.4 / 5.0

In CONSTANT COURAGE, the comparison between Dr. King’s fight for civil rights and Jesus’ championing of the poor and downtrodden is well made. Though somewhat...

December 20, 2023

HARMONY: Saga of the Earth

By Apala Banerjee
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

With all of the proceeds from the book going to environmental charities, Apala Banerjee has stepped up to action with these charming poems and drawings....

December 18, 2023

EXTRACTING MAGIC

By Isla Kinney
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Isla Kinney's EXTRACTING MAGIC is a unique entry into the ever-popular fantasy genre, as this first book promises an intriguing start to a brand new...

December 18, 2023

THE ANDROBIOTICA FILE: Nearly Human

By David Gittlin
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Though lacking the humor of the author’s excellent The Silver Sphere Trilogy, David Gittlin's THE ANDROBIOTICA FILE: Nearly Human is a similarly fast-paced and fun...

Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

In THE HISTORICAL LAMENTATION CLUB AND OTHER STORIES, author M.T. Rizzo explores big—and often very clever—ideas. Unfortunately, a lack of interesting characters and abstract plotting...

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December 15, 2023

SELECTED STORIES

By Michael Glenn
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Michael Glenn's SELECTED STORIES profoundly transform apparently mundane experiences into revelations about human nature.

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