In general, I like brand-new things. I have never liked second hand furniture or second hand clothes. I don’t want to wear something that someone already wore. The very thought kind of disgusts me. As for second hand furniture, I like my house to be well decorated with new, shiny things. I do not want [...]
There have been three times in life when people have told me that I am too controlling. This is not something that is pleasant to hear. Each time I have heard this I have become quite defensive and angry, but upon person reflection I realize that the observations were right. This is not the greatest [...]
Ever since the Internet became a part and parcel of our lives, digital books have become a sort of industry standard. Nearly everyone uses digital books for various purposes. While some people use them as a replacement for the more conventional books, others use them as a portable medium, enabling them to do more. Digital [...]
I wouldn’t be shocked if you told me you despised reading. It seems that this is a common feeling in today’s society. We’re all so used to being entertained by television and films that we’ve excluded the oldest form of entertainment. Written text has been around since forever. And don’t forget that all movies are [...]
Spending time with your children is essential. Ask any child on this planet and he/she will tell you that they love doing things with their parents. Well, at least until they hit puberty. My advice to you is to take total advantage of the short time you have. That first 11 or 12 years of [...]
Sometimes, life deals us some situations which we are not equipped to deal with in an effective manner. You might be faced with a family issue, such as caring for an elderly family member, or are experiencing the ‘terrible twos’ for the first time. While there are plenty of professionals who can give you excellent [...]
Some feared the popularity of the Internet would lower the demand for books. Though there is some truth to this, the outcome was not as bad as many feared. Some bookstores still thrive, though most cater to those who wish to buy new and up-to-date books. However, there are still many that remember books they [...]
If you are looking for dating tips, be careful where you go to get them. Quite honestly I have seen a lot of advice out there that is hopelessly invalid and totally unrealistic. Though there are some great tips out there, there are some that are written purely for about three percent of the population. [...]
In this computer age of electronic games and Internet chat rooms, it is sometimes said that people don’t read much anymore. However, surveys contradict this and it would appear that people are reading more than ever. Keen readers are always looking for something new and this is the reason for the popularity of Paperback Book [...]
I bemoan the passing of the half-priced books store. A few years (or a decade) ago, I would be out with friends and would happen upon a storefront in a mall that looked like it was a going out of business shop with its huge banner. But the banner was advertising a special sell-out event—the [...]
Audio books for children are gaining in popularity for good reason. While many people think that this form of taking in information is inferior to reading, there are many benefits to using this kind of literature for kids. There are a few reasons that you may want to consider audio books for children.
I’ve always loved going to books stores. I can spend hours perusing through stacks of books, reading a few pages here and there and moving on. These days everything seems to be moving onto the internet, and online book stores are popping up everywhere. But this isn’t a bad thing!
Have you read any good mystery books lately? These are the best if you ask me. It’s always a pleasure to curl up in bed or next to the fireplace with a wonderful novel. You know those ones you delve into, and then suddenly can’t put them down. Before you know it, you’re on chapter [...]
You’ve heard of the armchair traveler? Rare is the person who loves travel and can make it a full time occupation. Although there are such lucky individuals, most of us must be satisfied with the yearly vacation. However, you can be a savvy armchair traveler who waits patiently, using the time between now and vacation [...]
One of the most daunting things you can do in your life is raise a family. Parenting skills are not something we learn in school, but there are many we have that we are born with, even if we don’t know it. Though some things are instinctual, we often push these feelings aside thinking that [...]
Reading a health news article or two a day can really do a lot to make sure that you keep current on the latest health trends. Even if you have a good general practitioner, there is no guarantee that he will now all of the health news. Sometimes, it is months or even years before [...]
There really isn’t any reason to get a book new, unless of course it just came out. Even then, you’d be surprised how fast recently released become become available used if you look for them online. There isn’t anything different about a used book compared to a new one except for some minor wear. If [...]
Whereas the new book seller is interested in selling the latest best seller, used books sale items offer a breadth of literature you may not find elsewhere. You may find rare first editions, cookbooks featuring high-carb and butter laden recipes you know you still like but cannot find in the current literature. Used books sale [...]
When I was a young girl, there was one area of the school library I always rushed to. That was where the Nancy Drew books were kept. Reading one of these allowed me to leave my life for a few minutes and become a girl detective. Nancy Drew was intelligent, intuitive and always solved the [...]
Everyone has something about themselves that they would like to improve, and there are many self help books out there that can help. These books take a look at a variety of different ways to improve just about anything, from personal communication skills to building self confidence. There are a number of sites online that [...]
Ever since I got a high speed Internet connection, I have been pretty much addicted to downloadable audio books. You see, I work at home as a telephone translator. Basically, much of my time is spent waiting around for clients to call. This gives me plenty of free time, which at first was a good [...]
If you want to partake in international travel any time soon, you had better make sure you plan ahead. There are many things that come into play when you leave your country to visit another that you don’t have to worry about with a domestic vacation. These are things you have to take care of [...]
The more that I read, the more often I run into out of print books which I simply must have. The last time was when I was researching the Mabinogion, a famous collection of Medieval Welsh stories which I can not recommend enough to any fan of the fabled and fantastic. Anyway, I found several [...]
If you ask most men what they do to flirt with the opposite sex, many will say they wing it, and they know that they don’t do very well. Though there are some that are gifted in this department, most have no idea what they are doing when they are trying to show interest in [...]
I always loved chemistry class, though I can’t say I remember much of what I learned. The basic principles of chemistry stayed with me though, even if I can’t remember exactly what they are. It seems that the stuff I learned in my chemistry books were more abstract than I thought, and perhaps they apply [...]
One of the things I always hear about the Internet is that there are hundreds of different ways to make money online. The Internet is a medium that is particularly suited to entrepreneurs and people who have the ability to recognize a consumer or business need and quickly move in to fill that need. It’s [...]
An elegant, dignified and beautiful lady of 60 years of age, modestly remarked at her birthday party, “No matter how old I may look, I still feel as though I were 18 inside. My feelings haven’t changed, I just don’t have the same amount of energy to do all I did when I was 18.”
I am ashamed to admit it, but I bought the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families about six months ago. At that time, I was going through a bit of a family crisis. When I first had twins, I thought it would be a blessing. They were so close to each other, and did so [...]