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.A Thousand Splendid Suns
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by: Khaled Hosseini

May 22, 2007
I started this wondering if Khaled Hosseini's second novel would be as powerful as `The Kite Runner' It is once again a compelling tale of real life in Afghanistan, this time over a period of thirty or so years, with the complicated political situation forming the background.
The two central characters are Mariam and Laila who unexpectedly thrown together form a very strong friendship. Mariam is the illegitimate daughter of Herat businessman Jalil Kahn and for the first fifteen years of her life she is hidden with her mother Nana in the countryside, so as not to cause the family embarrassment. It is only on the death of her mother that Jalil takes her into his home unwillingly. To Mariam's distress he very quickly arranges a marriage ... Read More:
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.The God Delusion
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by: Richard Dawkins

August 27, 2007
As an atheist myself, I relished the coming of Dawkins' take on atheist theory. I wondered how he would tackle it. I found myself enjoying the flow of the book and reached the end with a few new interesting arguments and ideas (hadn't heard of his meme idea before, sounds like a bit of a dangerous oversimplification to me and a bit of a slap in the face of anthropologists and developmental psychologists) BUT at the end something didn't sit right. A bit like that feeling a few hours before you realise you are about to be violently ill after eating something dodgy. You can't quite put your finger on it. I wasn't happy.

After reading it again, slower this time, I realised it was a combination of unsettling feelings - The feeling that I had just been ... Read More:
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.IEE On-site Guide; BS 7671 : 2008 IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition
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by: The Institution of Engineering and Techn

September 01, 2008
how long does it take to get it published? done my 17th and my 2391 without this and the guidence note 3, would have been helpfull to have had them in time to use them but never mind its not like they arnt going to sell is it ? Bloo*y anoid
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.Contented Dementia: 24-hour Wraparound Care for Lifelong Well-being
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by: Oliver James

August 07, 2008
I got the book yesterdy and read it late into the night. I would never have believed that I would find a book on this subject un-putdownable! I can see so much of my mother in Dorothy's case, and I've been doing all the wrong things. This book will be my guide from now on. And what a wondeful personPenny is!
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.The House at Riverton
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by: Kate Morton

June 15, 2007
I spent a lovely day curled up on the sofa with this book. It's beautifully written and draws you in from the beginning.
Grace is a house maid at Riverton during the 2nd world war. When 2 sisters Hannah and Emmeline come to stay Grace feels inexplicably drawn to them.
Although the story travels towards a tragedy you know is coming the ending is still a surprise.

I couldn't put it down.
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.Homework for Grown-ups: Everything You Learnt at School... and Promptly Forgot
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by: E. Foley, B. Coates

August 28, 2008
I spent a lovely day curled up on the sofa with this book. It's beautifully written and draws you in from the beginning.
Grace is a house maid at Riverton during the 2nd world war. When 2 sisters Hannah and Emmeline come to stay Grace feels inexplicably drawn to them.
Although the story travels towards a tragedy you know is coming the ending is still a surprise.

I couldn't put it down.
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.Apache
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by: Ed Macy

September 01, 2008
Having purchases this book 2 days ago and already having finished it i must say that it is quite possible the best written factual millitary account i have ever read (and with my book collection that is alot of competition)

I find it rare that a book actually triggers emotions within me, however this book took me all the way from exitement and exhileration to sadness and dissapointement making many other steps along the way.

I not only reccomend this book to anyone intersted in military writing but also to anyone who wants to read a story of true heroism, bravery and selflessness.

A true gem to be read by all!
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.Annabel Karmel's New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner
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by: Annabel Karmel

January 24, 2008
This book is amazing! I find myself using it on a daily basis to look things up as well as using the recipes. It's great for people like me who do not have a clue about cooking as it is very easy to follow. Even if you are a good cook already, you will find this book invaluable for giving you ideas on what to give your little one. I think my daughter would be living on jars of baby food if I hadn't bought this book!
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.A History of Modern Britain
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by: Andrew Marr

May 02, 2008
This book was updated for its paperback release and having read it carefully I suspect that many of the errors referred to by other reviewers were removed at that point. Having lived out of Britain for a sizeable chunk of my adult life, I found that I had much to learn from the pages - several large gaps in my knowledge were filled in.

I found it difficult to detect any signs of bias, and Andrew Marr's easy writing style made it a pleasure to read. This is almost as far removed from the dry history textbook that I wrestled with as a young student as it is possible to be. For anyone wanting a crash course on British modern history, this could not be bettered. Well researched and referenced, this deserves to become a standard.
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.Oath Breaker: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness book 5 (Chronicles Of Ancient Darkness)
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by: Michelle Paver

September 01, 2008
Another unmissable episode in the story of Torak and his "pack"! I agree with the other reviewer that the stories are getting darker with each book, as Torak goes through his adolescent rites of passage, and much sadder too, in line with the overall series name - "Chronicles of Ancient Darkness". I can imagine my youngest son, who is 9 and yet to read "Oathbreaker"(ha! ha! I got first dibs!!), becoming quite upset, as the plot for this story not only introduces us to new characters, but says goodbye to someone very important to Torak. Michelle Paver also reveals more of Torak's history and that of his parents, with some heartbreaking revelations. It is exciting and full of tension as Torak faces yet another threat to his and his friends security, and reluctantly acknowledges his destiny. ... Read More:
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