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New Book Asks Readers to Ask, "Who Am I?" and Discover New Answers

Chuck Locy's new book "I Am That That Is In the Well" asks readers to look deeply into who they are. Using the well metaphor in multiple ways, Locy reveals who we are in a poetic and philosophic manner and replace our stagnant well water with the water of life and happiness.

The Heather Blazing by Colm Toibin

The Heather Blazing by Colm Toibin is an Irish novel set in Dublin and Wexford. Eamon Redmond is a high court judge with political connections and a family history. The book tells his story and describes the conflicts generated by his legal judgments with deep compassion.

Blood and Ice by Robert Masello - Book Review

Blood and Ice is Robert Masello's offering of a thriller suspense novel which is set in the Antarctic, making the story as cold and deadly as the setting itself. The novel is about two male protagonists Sinclair Copley and Michael Wilde, both located in Antarctica, but separated by time. The st

The Smartest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason - Book Review

The book is written as a fable about a man in ancient Babylon who is getting nowhere in his finances and learns valuable lessons from a wise man who has mastered the use of money. He tells the compelling story of the struggling Bansir who builds chariots for a living but never has any wealth to show

21 Tests of Effective Leadership by Larry Kreider

"21 Tests of Effective Leadership" is a unique compilation of relevant short sketches, anecdotes, and proven principles which validate each of the tests of leadership developed within the contents of this book. Larry Kreider internationally recognized and acclaimed Christian leader draws f

Book Review - Rock Solid Families by Janell Rardon

Janell Rardon has draws from twenty years of ministry, research, and personal experience in writing "Rock-Solid Families." In her illustrations she has included observation she has made of successful Christian families.The book communicates commonalities found in strong spiritual families.

Three Poems [Lima; Judges and Evil's Creation]

Three poems: the First poem is on Evil's Creation, as the name of the poem says; second poem celebrating Lima, Peru, our second home, the third [my wife's first poem] scorns the judges of Minnesota for their biased and personal judgements in the courts, in particular, St. Paul.

The Double-Glitch (A Poem of Random Thinking)

Forward: a sudden change in the rotation of things had appeared, as if a neutron star had slipped, failed, a new chain of people would inhabit the earth, and the Tartarus Rotunda Club was notified of this, that time was short, and the Mantic- ores would have to be released from the vaults of Hell, i

"Re-Create Your Life" by Morty Lefkoe - Reader Review

Let me start by stating a simple fact made clear throughout this publication - this is not a self-help book.With that very thought or "belief" out of the way, you are free to interpret this writing the way it was meant to be read; with an open mind.

Top Five Auto Biography/Biography Book

Reading could be the most challenging thing, and even more challenging is what to read. I can assume anyone reading this article has decided what to read. Hence I take this opportunity to introduce you to five most memorable biography books you can come across. This diverse collection of biographies

The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers

Big books, picture books, reference books--you name it, Henry eats them up. And the more he eats, the smarter he gets. (You knew that was coming, right?) Even though the story is predictable for adults, kids will literally eat up The Incredible Book Eating Boy.

An Intriguing Novel of Mystery, Romance and the Power of Voodoo

Author, Francine Craft has forged new paths in romantic fiction with her new novel, Dying on the Edge: A Romantic Voodoo Mystery, by touching on subjects such as voodoo (Francine spells it Voudou, as it's spelled by Alfred Metraux, a Swiss anthropologist who wrote 'Book In Haiti'). Al

Moon Child - Book Review

Moon Child by Simone Maroney is a larger sized adventure, fantasy novel with 55 chapters. The story line involves complex relationships between six maincharacters, which are delicately balanced leaving room for intrigue...

A Light Of The Day

I was weak and feeble to conceal. The feeling was intense and real. I could make it move with deal. It needed final approval and seal.

Book Review - The Five Rules For Successful Stock Investing by Pat Dorsey

Not long ago, MagicDiligence reviewed Mary Buffett and David Clark's Warren Buffett and the Interpretation of Financial Statements and concluded that, while possibly useful for beginners, experienced stock investors would dismiss the book as simplistic and adding nothing new. The review also me

Book Review-A Buried Lie

Last seen in SIX STROKES UNDER, stepping over dead bodies sprawled on the lush greens of an Orlando golf course, Cassie Burdette is slowly inching her way into the upper echelon of ladies' golf - one stroke at a time. A narrow passing at Q-school has landed her on the LPGA Tour, and though she

UnMarketing by Scott Stratten - Book Review

What is UnMarketing? It's not about selling, just in a new venue or format, it's about connecting and engaging with your audience. Find out more about the bane of free consultations, coffee, tradeshows, and going viral in this review of Scott Stratten's book, UnMarketing.

Aspire - Discovering Your Purpose Through the Power of Words by Kevin Hall

I didn't know anything about Kevin Hall or his book "Aspire: Discovering Your Purpose Through The Power Of Words." The title sounded interesting, but I'll admit, it was because of the foreword by Stephen R. Covey that I made my final decision to give it a read. I am so thankful I