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  • Double Homicide 

    qualitybookreviews 4:32 am on November 16, 2008 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Double Homicide, , Jonathan Kellerman

    Title: Double Homicide Santa Fe & Boston
    Author: Jonathon & Faye Kellerman
    ISBN:  0-446-53296-7
    Publisher:  Time Werner Books
    Reviewed by:  Marsha Sellers for Quality Book Reviews
    Still life:   This story opens just as two detectives Steve katz and Darrell Two Moons are seated for dinner. A homicide, a very prestigous art dealer found in his studio with his head caved in. Too many people with grudges and motives to render this man dead makes this story fast paced and true “Good read”. Full of turns and excitement. This author is well versed and makes for an easy read.
    In the land of Giants:   This story opens to a Mother – not unlike any other Mother – in the fact that she cleans her teenagers room after she can no longer stand the putrid smells that elude from their private compounds. But this Mother just happens to be a Homicide Detective for the Boston PD. Upon further investigation as to the smell she finds a surprise in her youngest sons backpack. The oldest of her children is aspiring to be a NBA player and is well on his way.There just happens to be a murder which her son is closely related to. This Mother is out to find the truth. This book is well written and an easy read.
    This book is written by husband and wife,they write well together. I think this is very well written and easy to read.I suggest you sit down and curl up because your going to want to read this entirely in one sitting. I give this book 3 stars.

    Marsha

     

  • Skinny Bitch Bun in the Oven 

    qualitybookreviews 3:25 am on November 4, 2008 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Rory Freedman & Kim Barnouin, Skinny Bitch Bun in the Oven

    Title: skinny Bitch Bun in the Oven
    Author: Rory Freedman & Kim Barnouin
    ISBN:978-0-7624-3105-2
    Publisher: Running Press
    Reviewed by: Marsha Sellers for Quality Book Reviews
    Pregnancy in itself is an event in a womans life that is evaluated differently with each individual.Some woman feel beautiful when they are pregnant and others feel like a huge misshapen creature…With that said,pregnancy can be a beautiful experience or it can be a painful experience that will carry on even after the birth of your child. This book will help you know what to eat to have a healthy pregnancy experience and a healthy child,while at the same time give you reassurance with your vision of your body and all the changes that occur during and after pregnancy. This book is very informative and also very well written. I would suggest this book be an addition to all the other goodies one places in the ever popular “BABY BASKET” that so many people including myself bring to the baby showers. I give this book 4 stars,and will be purchasing many for upcoming baby showers.Remember to share the good stuff with expectant mothers too,not just the “up all night “stories.

    Marsha

     

  • The Age of Speed 

    qualitybookreviews 3:22 am on November 4, 2008 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: The Age of Speed, Vince Poscente

    Title: The Age of Speed
    Author: Vince Poscente
    ISBN: 978-0-345-50619-1
    Publisher: Ballentine Books
    Reviewed by: Marsha Sellers for Quality Book Reviews
    This book is a tool for motivation.It consists of strategies and insights for one to utilize to excell and accomplish goals in shorter time periods.This author shows you how to take control of your time, complete tasks in timely fashion, how to prioritize the challenges you face and how to recognize the difference between repetitive chores and passionate pursuits.Upon completion of this book you will be able to differenciate the appropriate way to evaluate what specific “chores” require more of your time and what should not invade your attention.You will discover how to control interupptions, how and when to multitask, and when to completely focus your energy on one specific endeavor. Enjoy this book and your new organizational abilities. I give this book 3 stars.

    Marsha

     

  • The Global Achievement Gap 

    qualitybookreviews 3:20 am on November 4, 2008 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: The Global Achievement Gap


    Title: The Global Achievement Gap
    Author: Tony Wagner
    ISBN: 978-0-465-00229-0
    Publisher: Basic Books
    Reviewed By: Marsha Sellers for Quality Book Reviews
    This book engrosses the problems our schools face, from the overpopulating classrooms to the limited flexibility of our educators. This book is a must read for all concerned and especially for the law makers we put in congress. Todays educators are faced with preparing our young people for success in this competitive and often cruel society we live in. Our schools need to be modernized and must be provided with the tools to succeed in educating our young people.All teachers should read this book as well as all school board members and parents.I give this book 3 stars.

     

  • Silver 

    qualitybookreviews 3:16 am on November 4, 2008 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: childhood, Long John Silver, Silver

    Title: Silver
    Author: Edward Chupack
    ISBN: 978-0-312-37365-8
    Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
    Reviewed by; Marsha Sellers for Quality Book Reviews
    Do you remember the tale of Long John Silver from your childhood? Well here it is in all its glory!  This book is riveting and filled with all the tales of lost treasure, gold, silver and yes even murder on the seas.  I loved this book although some of the “Pirate Language” I personally had to read 2 sometimes 3 times to understand the meaning.  I found myself actually upon a pirate ship observing the adventure. Use your imagination and allow it to take you a sail also.  I give this book 3 stars.

    Marsha

     

  • qualitybookreviews 1:51 am on September 30, 2008 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: caring, dying, entertaining, friendship, jd Seamus, killings, Last Call, love, neighboorhood bar

    Last Call
    by jd Seamus
    Capital Press
    Reviewed by Terry for Quality Book Reviews

    “Last Call” is a book that everyone will enjoy reading. It’s cast of characters are so true and believable and relate all to well to the story line the author has developed.  The author JD Seamus has penned a book which is both entertaining as well as engaging.  The story contains never ending friendships, love, caring, romances gone wrong and accidental killings.  The story begins with a man named Nathan Melton who is looking for a place to hang out since moving to the area. He has frequented several bars and found he didn’t care for any of them. One day he strolls into Jimmie’s bar where he finds friendship and love and encounters a friend who is dying.  What he finds at Jimmie’s is people who take care of one another.  Jimmie is a part-time crook and the neighborhood psychiatrist and matchmaker.

    The story continues and Jimmie finds out he is dying and has assurred that his disabled wife and daughter will be taken care of when the time comes.  What Jimmie doesn’t know is that his so-called lawyer isn’t a very trustworthy one and has been scamming him.  After Jimmie passes his friends come to the rescue and take over the pursuit of getting his money back.

    This is a great read and once began demands to be finished, it is one you will not be able to put down.  I give this one 4 1/2 stars and highly recommend.

     

  • qualitybookreviews 11:10 pm on September 28, 2008 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: , graphic images, Kira Salak, , rape, The White Mary, torture, violence, war zones

    The White Mary
    by Kira Salak
    Reviewed by Terry South for Quality Book Reviews

    The White Mary is the story about a journalist Marika Vecera who has traveled in search of war zones. Marika sets out to find war correspondent Robert Lewis after she learns that he may not have committed suicide and was spotted in the jungles of Papua New Guinea. Marika begins having flashbacks of her prior work in the war zones, she also has flashbacks that include her admiring Lewis and of her relationship with Sebastian, the botanist. Her relationship with Sebastian had failed, she is not good at keeping relationships; however her work completes her and satisfies her. Marika is a journalist who immigrated to the states from Czechoslovakia, and has become very famous for visiting war zones and writing about her experiences.

    There are graphic descriptions of rape, torture and murder. The story contains graphic images, and the author has incorporated interesting story line, from Marika’s admiration for Robert Lewis and writing a biography as a tribute to him.

    Her journey is not just to find Robert Lewis, but is also for herself. As the story continues Marika travels with a medicine man and he is teaching her the facts of what life means. Marika has a mind of her own and is not a good student and does not listen well but in the end she learns that she needs to love herself before she can love anyone else.

    Aside from the graphic descriptions of violence the author has penned a story that will keep your interest and is a definite page turner. Be advised that this may not be a story for all and to use your own discretion. 4 stars

     

  • qualitybookreviews 11:07 pm on September 28, 2008 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: anesthesiologist, Carol Cassella, medical thriller, Oxygen

    Oxygen
    by Carol Cassella
    Reviewed by Terry South for Quality Book Reviews


    Oxygen is the story of a thirty-seven year old anesthesiologist Dr. Marie Heaton, is a very dedicated anesthesiologist. For the past seven years she has worked at First Lutheran Hospital in Seattle, Washington where she has earned the respect of her colleagues. Marie’s life comes to a screeching halt when she administers anesthesia to an eight-year old girl named Jolene Jansen. For some unexplained reason, Jolene’s heart rate drops and her blood loses its oxygen supply. Although Dr. Heaton tries every thing to save her, she fails. This tragic incident leads to sleepless nights during which she begins to second-guesses herself, wondering what she could have done differently.

    The author of this book is an anesthesiologist and she writes with detail and tells the story in the first person. The author has superbly penned a suspenseful story and has the capability of drawing her reader in and keeping you on the edge. I highly recommend this one and give it 4 stars.

     

  • The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife & Beyond 

    qualitybookreviews 3:14 pm on September 27, 2008 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: aging gracefully, Janet Horn, just for women, non-fiction, Robin H Miller, The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife & Beyond

    Title: The Smart Woman’s Guide to Midlife & Beyond
    Author: Janet Horn ; Robin H. Miller
    ISBN: 978-1-57224-556-3
    Publisher: New Harbinger publications
    Reviewed by: Marsha Sellers for Quality Book Reviews
    This book is written by two physicians, It is a very useful tool for women of all ages-not just middle aged women,although it is targeted towards the older woman.  This book contains so much information,from caring for your skin to Vitamin & Supplement replacement.  I especially enjoyed the way in which this book is written, it is in laymans terms so even people without a medical degree can understand and actually comprehend what they are reading and know exactaly how to prevent or slow down the act of aging.  A womans body goes through so many changes all during life-from an adolescent- to puberty -to childbearing to menopause.  Why should we suffer, we don not have to!! Read this book and learn a few secrets, some you may already know, others will be a surprise.  Come on ladies~lets grow old gracefully, banish those crows feet & wrinkles, know when to be concerned with changes in your body, your skin or your emotions.  I highly recommend this book, I give it 3 stars.

     

  • Crack the fat-loss code 

    qualitybookreviews 3:10 pm on September 27, 2008 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Crack the fat-loss code,

    Title: Crack the fat-loss code
    Author: Wendy Chant
    ISBN: 978-0-07-154691-1
    Publisher: McGraw – Hill Books
    Reviewed by: Marsha Sellers for Quality Book Reviews
    This book is a keeper. Inside these pages you will find the definition of food…what is a protein and what does it do? Why do I need proteins? You will also learn what foods you should avoid as well as which foods stimulate your body to fight off those ugly fat cells and cellulite! This book is filled with recipes and meal plans, it is almost fool-proof. This book is for anyone who wants to be healthy ,not just lose weight. I will definitely use this book in my everyday life,you should too. I give this book 4 stars.

     

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