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.The Gruffalo's Child (Gruffalo)
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by: Julia Donaldson

September 07, 2007
My kids - aged 2 and 4 - love the original Gruffalo story and ask to read it almost every bedtime. There was initial excitement when I brought this one home. But after a couple of readings they quickly stopped asking for it. If I suggest reading it now, they say "no, we want the first Gruffalo story".

In truth, the original Gruffalo story is so good that it's a very, very tough act to follow. But, even allowing for that, this sequel almost entirely lacks most of the features that make the first story so memorable. It hasn't got anything like the same rhythm in the writing. And the plot meanders its way to a weak pay-off that has little impact and doesn't make much sense.

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.Shoot the Damn Dog: A Memoir of Depression
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by: Sally Brampton

January 21, 2008
As someone who runs groups for people who struggle with depression, I found this book really, really good and would recommend it for anyone who either suffers from or is trying to understand depression. Sally's relationship with her friends through this time is really special, and her tips on finding a way through it all is extremely helpful. Highly recommended.
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.Domain-driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software
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by: Eric Evans

September 04, 2003
I read this book 3 years ago, and DDD has been my preferred design concept ever since.

However, I have to agree that this book uses a highly sophisticated language, which is very difficult to read for a non-native English person.

Also the book is way to long. I wrote an internal summery, which is about 10 A4 pages, and it contains all key concepts about DDD. This book should have been no more that 200 pages.

The thing is that DDD is actually a very easy concept, but this book makes it overly complicated, and the concepts drowns in unnecessary details.

Also the book lacks examples. There is almost no code. A sample solution, would make a big difference.

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.The Uncommon Reader
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by: Alan Bennett

September 06, 2007
Fortunately, Alan Bennett has already declined a knighthood - meeting England's sword wielding Queen after publishing The Uncommon Reader might be a little, shall we say, 'ambiguous'.

But then again, Alan Bennett has a charm and humour which might, if the present monarch does actually read, disarm even the most, "We are not amused!"

The story is simple; England's Queen suddenly develops a passion for reading which humanises her. It does not, however, result in any final satisfaction and at the end of the book we are left with a twist that seems to be setting Mrs Windsor off on a whole new adventure.

In such stark outline it is a piece of amusing trivia ... and I've read several reviews which don't seem to have moved beyond ... Read More:
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.Holiday
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by: Bill Granger

October 15, 2007
I have been a convert to Bill Granger for years, he is absolutely brilliant. I have all of his books, have made countless recipes and have not been disappointed yet, neither has my husband who enjoys every one!! Even he can follow the recipes and produce excellent results. Have just tried the chocolate filled french toast for breakfast this morning, which I have to say was absolute chocolate heaven, probably not the best thing to eat after going to the gym but it was worth it. If you only ever buy a few cookbooks make sure they are all Bill Granger's, they a feast for the eyes and the soul and make cooking and eating an absolute pleasure.
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.Weight Watchers Deeply Delicious: Bk. 2 (Weight Watchers)
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by: Cathi Hanauer

January 07, 2008
the recipes i have tried are full of flavour and hard to believe they are low fat
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.Breakfast at the Wolseley
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by: AA Gill

May 16, 2008
Gorgeous, gorgeous book. I've eaten at the Wolseley many times albeit never breakfast and this charming little book is just the bees knees! Beautifully presented, lovely pictures, delightful recipes - what more can I say. Can't wait for Lunch, Tea and Dinner. This will rank very high on my next Christmas shopping list.
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.That's Not My Snowman (Usborne Touchy Feely Books) (Usborne Touchy Feely Books)
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by: Fiona Watt

August 25, 2006
My 10 month old daughter loves this book. It's got lots of different fabrics to feel and the snowflakes on each page are reflective too. Bright, bold pictures seem to amuse her. I would definitely recommend this book.
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.The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events No.1)
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by: Lemony Snicket

May 12, 2003
(This review is written by Sian Prest age:10).This book is really exciting and you're always eager to find out what is going to happen next.I couldn't put this book down once i'd started it and i must say i'm certainly not a bookworm!!I think this book is worth buying.This book is probably aimed at children aged 10-16.
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.That's Not My Reindeer (Touchy Feely)
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by: Fiona Watt

September 28, 2007
(This review is written by Sian Prest age:10).This book is really exciting and you're always eager to find out what is going to happen next.I couldn't put this book down once i'd started it and i must say i'm certainly not a bookworm!!I think this book is worth buying.This book is probably aimed at children aged 10-16.
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