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.Brisingr (Inheritance Cycle)
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by: Christopher Paolini

September 20, 2008
Better than the first two put together (and bigger, too!)- it was a great break from my Uni studies and I wasn't disappointed! Paolini is certainly becoming a better writer as the series progresses; I think ending the trilogy here would have been a bit rushed- Brisingr allows Eragon to develop as a person and a Rider, and the result doesn't feel as if everything is being crammed in before the inevitable final conflict. Instead we have the continuing adventures of Eragon and Saphira as they mature and struggle to find Galbatorix's weakness (yes, he has one ^^)- there's enough revelations and action in this to satisfy any Inheritance Cycle fan.

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.The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
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by: Alice Schroeder

September 29, 2008
How can the most comprehensive biography of the world's most remarkable allocator of capital be disappointing? Alice Schroeder has used her several years of access to Buffett to good, but not great effect.
This is a terrific human interest story, but how many purchasers will be buying the book for that reason?
For those of us spoiled by Buffett's ability to say all with few words, wading through Schroeder's work is frustrating. Ultimately, the return per word read matches the index of Buffett biographies, nothing more. For the book to live up to the man a greater return was required.
Everyone should understand Buffett, but start with the main feature: his own words and books that add value. This is the equivalent of the bonus disc: not as ... Read More:
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.The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Standard Edition
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by: J. K. Rowling

December 04, 2008
How can the most comprehensive biography of the world's most remarkable allocator of capital be disappointing? Alice Schroeder has used her several years of access to Buffett to good, but not great effect.
This is a terrific human interest story, but how many purchasers will be buying the book for that reason?
For those of us spoiled by Buffett's ability to say all with few words, wading through Schroeder's work is frustrating. Ultimately, the return per word read matches the index of Buffett biographies, nothing more. For the book to live up to the man a greater return was required.
Everyone should understand Buffett, but start with the main feature: his own words and books that add value. This is the equivalent of the bonus disc: not as ... Read More:
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.Nigella Christmas: Food, Family, Friends, Festivities
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by: Nigella Lawson

October 02, 2008
I was really looking forward to this book as I am a great NL fan, however, I feel very cheated - so many of the recipes are in her other books and yes they have been reworked but it still feels like a rip off.
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.At My Mother's Knee ...: and Other Low Joints: And Other Low Joints
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by: Paul O'Grady

September 18, 2008
Need I say anymore, buy it and see how amazing it is, well done Paul you one amazing guy x x
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.Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours
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by: Jamie Oliver

October 02, 2008
Jamie shows just how easy it is TO COOK, and produces another fine cookbook.....with a bold aim:-

'Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours' .

'Dedicated to Marguerite Patten, one of the original Ministry of Food girls and, since those days, a national treasure and incredible food guru.'

From the back cover:-

'If you thought you could never learn how to cook, then believe me, take these recipes and their step-by-step pictures and within 24 hours you'll be making some really delicious grub.
Cooking good food from scratch is a basic skill and having it in your life can save you money, give you loads of enjoyment and put you, your family and your friends on track to a healthier life.
Anyone can learn to cook.
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.Nation
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by: Terry Pratchett

September 11, 2008
More than 20 years ago now, a good friend pressed a copy of "The Colour of Magic" into my hands that launched a love affair with Terry's books that lasts to this day. Like most frustrated authors who lack the talent to deliver themselves, I read a lot, and I think I have read pretty much all that Terry has written since 198whatever, and yes some of it is quite a lot better than some other bits, but his work has never once been a disappointment.

So I was delighted to see Nation appear on the shelf last week and have just used a rainy Sunday morning to finish it.

A quick summation, of the important points; this is not a Disc World novel, it is a book aimed at anyone over about 9 who can read. It deals with the not inconsequential questions of being us, ... Read More:
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.Azincourt
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by: Bernard Cornwell

October 01, 2008
Cornwell at his very, very best.
If you enjoyed the Harlequin series featuring Thomas of Hookton then you will love this.
I read it within two days of receiving it and am gutted that it wasn't much longer even though it fully satisfied me as a true historical read.
Cornwell is the master of this style of writing. I really enjoy Conn Iggulden and Valerio Massimo Manfredi but Cornwell is the master.
My only wish is that Ridley Scott would take a story of Cornwell's like this one or the Harlequin series and make it into as visual a treat as the novels are writtenAzincourt.
More power to your quill Mr. Cornwell and long may your stories keep us as enthralled as this.
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.The Mighty Book of Boosh
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by: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding

September 18, 2008
What you'd expect n all that. Get Small Mercy by Tom Dawes as well they go together init
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.The Private Patient (Adam Dalgliesh Mystery)
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by: P.D. James

August 28, 2008
From the crass character set-up over lunch at the Ivy to the very unsatisfactory ending with a confusing subplot, this book did not hold my attention at all. Is it really from the author of 'Devices and Desires' and 'Original Sin'? Can this be the work of the author of 'The Lighthouse?' It reads like a (bad) parody of Agatha Christie. A great disappointment.
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