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Saturday, October 8, 2016

Top 10 Copenhagen Kindle Edition

Top 10 Copenhagen (EYEWITNESS TOP 10 TRAVEL GUIDES) Kindle Edition
Author: Antonia Cunningham ID: B00X0R1OGE

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File Size: 93617 KBPrint Length: 128 pagesPublisher: DK Eyewitness Travel; Fol Lam Pa edition (April 7, 2015)Publication Date: April 7, 2015 Sold by: Penguin Group (USA) LLC Language: EnglishID: B00X0R1OGEText-to-Speech: Enabled X-Ray: Not Enabled Word Wise: Not EnabledLending: Not Enabled Enhanced Typesetting: Not Enabled Best Sellers Rank: #348,049 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store) #14 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Travel > Europe > Denmark #21 in Books > Travel > Europe > Denmark > Copenhagen #39 in Books > Travel > Europe > Denmark > General

I am generally a fan of DK guidebooks, including some of the small-format "Top 10" guides, but I cannot recommend this guidebook without qualification. The book is appealing for its compact size and focus on the most significant sites in several categories. Like other DK books, the photographs are superior and provide the most compelling reason to buy the book. In general the book discusses the major sites the typical tourist will want to see (Tivoli, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Kongens Nytorv, Nyhavn, etc.) like many other books do, but due to its diminutive size detail is limited on any attraction. Normally that is fine for a book for use on the ground (rather than a larger book used for planning), but here the material is not especially well organized, and some of the ratings of restaurants and hotels are questionable: I do not consider "The Square" (Radhuspladsen) hotel to be a "Luxury Hotel", for instance.

While there will always be subjective disagreements about ratings, the impression I got while attempting to use this book over a week in Copenhagen recently was that the information was not well presented, and the "pull out map and guide" was actually worse than useless. The map I got at the train station was infinitely more useful than the horrible (and tiny) T-shaped pull out map in this guide: if you want to get really lost just try using it to navigate from the Radhuspladsen to Nyhavn, which is one of the most heavily traveled routes for tourists. Seriously, do yourself a favor if you buy this book and throw the map away.

The book is slickly packaged and might make a nice souvenir, but as a useful travel guide there are many better alternatives on the market.

As with the earlier review, the scattershot nature of the "top 10" format makes it inconvenient to find out about some places.

Much worse than that, however, is that the hours given for some museums are not right! We missed seeing a museum because the book told us it was open on Mondays, when in fact it was closed.

Also, the book mentions some attractions as being "near" other popular sites, but without enough information to find them (not even a north/south/east/west hint). "Near" sometimes turns out to mean 1 km away.

This book is probably better as a supplement to another guidebook, particularly because of the good maps of central Copenhagen, but it is not good enough on its own.

The "Top 10" format has its problems and they are much in evidence in this little guide to Copenhagen. Information about the same site is found scattershot through out the book instead of in one convenient spot. I found it pretty irritating. The maps, however, are very good, and best of all, a nice little compact separate map is to be found tucked into the flap of the back cover. The photos, as usual in this series, are helpful and vivid. On the whole, though, with the exception of the map, this is a better souvenir than it is a guidebook.

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Top 10 Copenhagen Kindle Edition

Top 10 Copenhagen (EYEWITNESS TOP 10 TRAVEL GUIDES) Kindle Edition
Author: Antonia Cunningham ID: B00X0R1OGE

The book is slickly packaged and might make a nice souvenir, but as a useful travel guide there are many better alternatives on the market.

As with the earlier review, the scattershot nature of the "top 10" format makes it inconvenient to find out about some places.

Much worse than that, however, is that the hours given for some museums are not right! We missed seeing a museum because the book told us it was open on Mondays, when in fact it was closed.

This book is probably better as a supplement to another guidebook, particularly because of the good maps of central Copenhagen, but it is not good enough on its own.

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Sunday, October 2, 2016

The Yoga Bible – May 29, 2003

The Yoga Bible Paperback – May 29, 2003
Author: Visit ‘s Christina Brown Page ID: 1582972427

About the Author

Christina Brown lives and breathes the philosophy of a natural life. A long-time yoga and complementary medicine practitioner, she has studied and taught yoga internationally. She runs Yoga Source in Sydney, Australia, where she also conducts workshops on Ayurveda and Anti-Aging Facial Yoga.

–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Paperback: 400 pagesPublisher: Walking Stick Press (May 29, 2003)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1582972427ISBN-13: 978-1582972428 Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.1 x 6.6 inches Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #2,333 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Walking #4 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Yoga #16 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Hiking & Camping
The Yoga Bible: The Definitive Guide to Yoga Postures by Christina Brown is a nice little yoga book that fits snuggly into your bag and can be a source of inspiration for all yoga students but some of the poses would challenge the most advance yogi’s.

Physically, this book has a small foot print but has over 400 pages of information and covers 170 Yoga Positions. The construction seems average at best. I doubt if this book would stand up to much wear and tear since the binding looks brittle. It is tough to keep open on the mat with out the pages closing quickly on you. It should be bigger!

The content of the books starts with Part One: Introductions (8 Yoga Limbs, Breathing, and Practice Suggestions), Part Two: The Practice (Postures, Pranayama, Mudras, Bandhas, and Kriyas), Part Three: Yoga with a Special Focus (Ailments, Meditation), Part Four: Finding Your Yoga (9 Branches of Yoga).

Part One: Introductions – Starts with the History of Yoga, Rewards, The Eight Limbs of Yoga, and Practice Guidelines. This section is clear, short, and concise. The guideline for practicing offers some very good suggestions for approaching your time on the mat.

Part Two: The Practice – The color photos are great and the detailed Information Box is extremely helpful with the following headings: Gaze, Build-Up Poses, Counter Poses, Lighten, and Effect. It would have been even better if they would have included Warnings and included page numbers next to the Build-Up and Counter Poses for quick reference. The models are exceptionally yogis with many years of practice so use some caution when trying these poses. It would have been an added benefit to show modifications with props.

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The Yoga Bible Paperback – May 29, 2003
Author: Visit ‘s Christina Brown Page ID: 1582972427

About the Author

–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Thursday, September 22, 2016

New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy PDF Free Download

New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know Paperback – 2002
Author: Visit ‘s E.D. Hirsch Page ID: 0965766438

In this fast-paced information age, how can Americans know what’s really important and what’s just a passing fashion? Now more than ever, we need a source that concisely sums up the knowledge that matters to Americans — the people, places, ideas, and events that shape our cultural conversation. With more than six thousand entries,The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy is that invaluable source.
Wireless technology. Gene therapy. NAFTA. In addition to the thousands of terms described in the original Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, here are more than five hundred new entries to bring Americans’ bank of essential knowledge up to date. The original entries have been fully revised to reflect recent changes in world history and politics, American literature, and, especially, science and technology. Cultural icons that have stood the test of time (Odysseus, Leaves of Grass, Cleopatra, the Taj Mahal, D-Day) appear alongside entries on such varied concerns as cryptography, the digital divide, the European Union, Kwanzaa, pheromones, SPAM, Type A and Type B personalities, Web browsers, and much, much more.
As our world becomes more global and interconnected, it grows smaller through the terms and touchstones that unite us. As E. D. Hirsch writes in the preface, “Community is built up of shared knowledge and values — the same shared knowledge that is taken for granted when we read a book or newspaper, and that is also taken for granted as part of the fabric that connects us to one another.” A delicious concoction of information for anyone who wants to be in the know, The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy brilliantly confirms once again that it is “an excellent piece of work . . . stimulating and enlightening” (New York Times) — the most definitive and comprehensive family sourcebook of its kind.

Paperback: 647 pagesPublisher: Houghton Mifflin; 3rd edition (2002)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0965766438ISBN-13: 978-0965766432 Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.7 x 1.8 inches Shipping Weight: 3 pounds Best Sellers Rank: #51,881 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #29 in Books > Reference > Encyclopedias & Subject Guides > History #40 in Books > History > Historical Study & Educational Resources > Reference

I am a foreign citizen living in the US for about 4 years for graduate level degree in the US. Culture as well as language are the biggest obstacles of my life in the US. I overcame the basic survival and class language barrier after living 2-3 years, but the cultural barrier with combined with conversational language is very challenging. Not only for more socializing but also more nature English writing and speacking, I worked hard, and Culturacy Dictionary helps me a lot. It includes expressions from various areas, e.g. bible, literature, idiom, etc. During the reading or watching TV, I can understand better the implications and expressions rooted from relgion, history, literature, and other areas of culture.

I use this dictionary with several ways. First, just read the page I am intersted in. Second, I consult it during my writing to find better expression, and do more research to understand the background better via internet. Third, play game with this book with my American Classmates – in fact, this helps me the most. They explain what is not written in the dictionary, and this is the way I can acquire the knowledge of the expression easily and last long in my brain.

This dictionary is wonderful, I think, for both for navtive and non-native. Non natives can upgrade their English level with cultural understanding, and natives can be more sophisticated using their languages. It is a great tool, and I am happy to find it!

The pictures aren’t flashy. The text isn’t eloquent. But, this book delivers exactly what the subtitle suggests, "What Every American Needs to Know." Full of up-to-date and well-organized content, the book provides answers to everyday questions, in addition to being a source for research. (Writers of college papers will find this a very useful tool.)
Although I am not one to pick up a dictionary and read through it, I typically cover several pages at a time when I reference this book. While reading the text of one piece, I often find myself intrigued about, and looking up, another topic.
Every home should have a copy of this book!
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Want to look up cultural references in Denis Miller’s rants? Can’t remember what the Byzantine empire did? Feel like your loosing your memory? This book can help!
Yes, I’ll admit the title does have a certain haughtiness and presumptiouness to it, but this book is packed with information. The topics covered are quite broad, and I guess it would HAVE to be if the goal is to ensure cultural literacy. Including all the things you should have learned in highschool had you been paying attention, this book is a great refresher course in everything from History, to Literature, to proverbs and idioms in the English language.
It has a bit of a western bias, which is sort of what I’m getting at when I say the title presumes alot. Perhaps an alternate title (and I mean this without cynicsm) would be "what most Americans don’t know about America but should." I include myself in that category, by the way.
The best thing about this book is it’s organization. At first, I was wishing it was all alphabetical, but then you realize that grouping entries in catagorized chapters is better. Additionally, the bites of data are concise and easily digested, enough to answer a question and provide enough information for you to look elsewhere if you want in depth explainations.
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Author: Visit ‘s E.D. Hirsch Page ID: 0965766438

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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Dreamland – September 22, 2015

Dreamland Hardcover – September 22, 2015
Author: Robert L. Anderson ID: 0062338676

From School Library Journal

Gr 8 UpThis imaginative debut is a cross between Cassandra Clare’s City of Bones (S. & S., 2007) and Christopher Nolan’s film Inception. Dea Donahue walks through people’s dreams by using the dreamers’ possessions and feeds off the energy. But she is never to interfere in the dream and never to make her presence known. Having such a unique gift has made it difficult for Dea to grow close to people, and it doesn’t help that her single mother ups and moves them at a moment’s notice. But in rural Indiana, she has made friends with awkward Gollum and enigmatic Connor, who recently moved to town from Chicago. He’s running from a tragic past and rumors circulate that he’s dangerous. When Dea starts entering Connor’s dreams, she risks calling attention to herself from the faceless monsters her mother has always warned her about. Then Dea’s mother goes missing, and a graduate student starts writing an exposé on Connor. But to find her mother and help Connor, Dea must traverse a world of nightmares. This page-turning thriller is filled with creepy dreamscapes that will entrance and frighten readers. Although there are some plot holes involving Connor’s past and Dea’s ignorance regarding her mother’s behavior, these don’t affect the enjoyment of the story, which revs up to a satisfying conclusion. VERDICT Recommended for those who appreciate suspense novels with unique twists.Kimberly Garnick Giarratano, Rockaway Township Public Library, NJ

Review

“Dreamland seeped into my own dreams and made me question the line between reality and dreamscape. Original and riveting.” (–Megan Shepherd, author of The Madman’s Daughter and The Cage)

“Dreamland is an inventive blend of fantasy and mystery, full of nail-biting twists that draw you in and keep you guessing. Beware! Once you start this book, you won’t put it down.” (–Andrea Cremer, New York Times bestselling author of the Nightshade series)

“this complexly characterized and multidimensional novel rewards readers with a deep sense of place, an unusual world, and an entirely enjoyable romance.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Debut author Anderson weaves a compelling tale about a girl trying to find where she belongs.” (Booklist)

“This page-turning thriller is filled with creepy dreamscapes that will entrance and frighten readers. Recommended for those who appreciate suspense novels with unique twists.” (School Library Journal)

“Anderson creates a spellbinding landscape.” (Kirkus)

“By turns romantic, fantastical, and terrifying, Dreamland will have broad genre appeal and will be easy to booktalk.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA))

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Hardcover: 336 pagesPublisher: HarperTeen (September 22, 2015)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0062338676ISBN-13: 978-0062338679 Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.2 inches Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #53,579 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #145 in Books > Teens > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Fairy Tales & Folklore #277 in Books > Teens > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Horror #341 in Books > Teens > Romance > Paranormal
I received an ARC of this book from Harper Teen in exchange for a honest review.

Dea walks dreams. She’s always been able to do it and more than a gift or a power, it has become an unwanted part of her life. It prevents her from being normal, along with the constant moving, a weird and secretive mother, a life where mirrors are prohibited and clocks are welcomed – she has always been an outsider, a freak and a loner. For a short time, she thinks that everything’s alright, with the entry of Connor, the new guy, who understands her and might even like her, but it doesn’t take a long time, for him to be exactly what shatters Dea’s carefully constructed life of dreams, lies, confusion and secrets.

Dreamland was a mess of a book. But it was also a beautiful and fascinating mess. I adored reading this book, where everything was all over the place, and the writing was whimsical and eerie. The story was intriguing, at times creepy, thrilling and unpredictable.

I liked Connor. The romance in this book, was subtle, though it did have importance to the plot. However, Connor was a great companion, a good friend and most of all, a stable and sensible guy who was the one thing that made sense in Dea’s life.

Dreamland is not just a story about Dea’s dream walking. Rather it’s a story of two quests. One involves the search for a person, and the other is a murder mystery. Dea’s life gets entangled with both of these quests, while her habit of dream walking drags her into trouble as much as it helps her.

One of the best things about the book is the writing. It was creepy as hell, and I loved it! The constant mention of the ticking of clocks, the birds that lead the way out of dreams and most of all, the faceless men – they gave me nightmares!
Dreamland was an interesting book, if I shall say. I really enjoyed this book. It had some light, cute moments and other moments the intensity of the book hit’s you in the face and you are left with such a emotional feeling and all you want to do is KEEP. READING. Overall, I really enjoyed this book but there were some things that bugged me.

Our main character, Dea, lives with her mom and they move around a lot. Not only that but her mom doesn’t have clocks or mirrors in their living space. Already you can tell there is definitely more to Dea’s mom than a crazy lady with weird motives. One thing that could have been improved with this book was Dea getting more character-personality-put into her. I finished this book and tried to come up with three words to describe her. I look back on those three words and kind of cringe because of how boring and common they were. (Words like happy! And kind!) I wish I could have put better words to describe her. I am expecting this book to have a sequel so I am hoping to learn more about her personality in the next book.

Even if I felt like Dea didn’t have much character, the character development she went through was great. In the beginning of the book, she is so clueless about her past and where she comes from. By the end of the book, she knows all this information about her roots is all revealed and that really changed her for the better.

Here is the part I enjoyed the most: the plot of this book. It all went at a really nice pace and not at all did I feel like it was being rushed. The dream-walking aspect of this book was also something I really enjoy about this book. Dreamland really gave a glimpse of the history and roots of dreamwalking and what it’s about it is the coolest thing.

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