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.Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
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by: John Boyne

February 01, 2007
This is a very difficult book to review, for several reasons.

Firstly, the blurb of this book simply invites you to go on a journey with Bruno, a nine year old boy. The publishers make it clear that having advance knowledge of any detail of Bruno's journey `would spoil the reading of the book'. This is the way I read the story and I have to agree with the publishers. I think that prior knowledge of the plot would have activated my critical faculties and spoilt my reading of the book. I would have read as a critic, rather than a reader. So, if you really want to experience the power of this tale then you should not seek to know any more details about the plot. In fact, you probably shouldn't read this review any further! Be reassured, ... Read More:
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.For Crying Out Loud: The World According to Clarkson v. 3 (World According to Clarkson 3)
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by: Jeremy Clarkson

October 02, 2008
As usual with Jeremy Clarkson its laugh out loud, loved it as I did the others by Jeremy.
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.The House at Riverton
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by: Kate Morton

June 15, 2007
This book takes place in the beggining of the 1900s. It is ideal for those who like rich English family novels full of intrigues. The book is told on first person by the servant of the house that is now on her late 90s. Thus, the author keeps going back and fowards in time. During her years as a servant, a man kills himself and the only witnesses are two sisters, who after that will never talk to each other again. The story unravells the mystery.
the only aspect I didn't like of this book is that the author keeps on revealling what will happen before it actually does. In spite of this, the ending still came as a total surprise to me.

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.The God Delusion
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by: Richard Dawkins

May 21, 2007
Like many succesful books debating religion vs science, dawkins uses logic and reason to 'debunk' popular monotheistic religions, along the way revealing weak pro-religious arguments and the rather queer(in the context of strangeness not homosexuality) morals which they claim they derive from their 'holy' books. Dawkins starts with the 'God hypothisis' and throughout the book systematically disproves each couter argument along the way, encorperating british witt and humour to the mix of what is already truely an exhilirating and awe inspiring read, that will allow you to open your eyes and peer contently through that narrow slit in Dawkins hypothetical burka.
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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
I waited a year for this book, but it was definatley worth the wait. So much happens in this one, and a few things are answered.
An excellent fifth installment to the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness. In my opinion, the best of the series so far.
I will probably re-read this and the previous four I own repeatedly, until next September, when the final book comes out.
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.Watchmen
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by: Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons

September 01, 2008
best graphic novel ever written, superb ivestigation of a heroes psyche, amazginly written. This is why i bought this book. What reviewers forgot to inform me though was the total lack of entertainment!! Over elaborate story, unnecassary comic within in a comic pirate story line and total disregard for what a comic book is supposed to be - entertaining!

I felt this comic was hugely self important, almost pretentious.

Trust me just get frank millers back catalogue instead!
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.The Official Highway Code
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by: Department for Transport, Driving Standards Agency

September 28, 2007
As has been mentioned - all drivers should have a copy of this book as it lays out very simply exactly what you should and shouldn't do in most situations on the road.
So many of us drive, ride or use the roads and we need to understand the ground rules - for less than the price of a pint, you can use it to dazzle your team-mates in pub quizzes, or settle those perennial arguements (what is the speed limit for a van on a dual carraigeway anyway?).
It's an absolute bargain - so if you find yourself frustrated by modern road designs and signs, or get confused by how to deal with some of the strange new junctions - get a copy.
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.Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument (Palgrave Study Guides)
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by: Stella Cottrell

September 09, 2005
This is the book to have if you wish to know more about critical thinking. The book has exercises and is abundant with knowledge to assist you with your exams, assignments and general thinking. A must have for all student, just wish i'd found it eariler.
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.Seven Troop
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by: Andy McNab

September 12, 2008
A sad but very much needed work on the nasty realities of soldiering, this book recounts the very moving descent into unhappiness and despair some of McNab's best mates endured in the aftermath of service.

From this book it seems clear that the Regiment is an unnatural substitute for normal family life for young men, i.e., wife and kids are replaced by comradeship, which perhaps becomes foundational for a subsequent dysfunctional life for some of the guys. It means that when they leave there is a sense that they've lost the focus or foundation of their daily existence. And of course, the exposure to the cutting edge of modern military adventurism is the other key factor destabilising the mental health of special forces soldiers, with the inevitable horrible sights, ... Read More:
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.Room on the Broom
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by: Julia Donaldson

September 20, 2002
My 2 year old daughter loves all of these books - very imaginative stories - great illustrations - pages contain lots of detail she really enjoys.
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