In recent years, I have become increasingly aware of the value in connecting myself – in the long and short term – with people who have an expertise in particular areas. While I am undeniably awesome at a number of things, there are other areas where I can most definitely benefit from the input of someone who actually knows what they are talking about.
There are decisions to be made and priorities to be set in my life and, to be honest, I feel woefully unequipped to deal with the many issues facing me at the moment. I find myself constantly vacillating between options or simply putting the issues to one side while I bury my nose in a book (all hail Susan, Queen of Procrastination). When I was offered the opportunity to review Play a Bigger Game, it seemed like the perfect way to shake myself out of the holding pattern I’m currently maintaining. A step–by–step guide to getting back on track written by an experienced (and successful) motivational speaker seemed like an opportunity too good to miss.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Hunger Games movie with this official companion. This fascinating book features gorgeous full-colour photos, designers’ sketches, and exclusive interviews with all the lead actors, director Gary Ross, and the crew.
You’ll learn about the extremes the actors went to in their auditions [...]
In a world where we so often focus on what divides us, it is refreshing to read a book that stresses that we don’t have to be in total agreement with someone to treat them with respect and compassion.
While I don’t necessarily prescribe to some of the polytheistic premises of the book, I did enjoy reading this extremely well presented and intelligent consideration of how faiths based on fundamental principles of compassion, love and acceptance should be able to work together rather than causing some of the most destructive rifts and conflicts in human history.
It was extremely interesting to read insights into the major religions of the world – Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism – and to see just how much overlap there was in the basic principles.
Title: E W Cole: Chasing the Rainbow
Author: Lisa Lang
Publisher: Arcade Publications, 2007 (90 pages)
ISBN: 978-0-9804367-0-9
Genre: non-fiction – Australian history, biography
Summary (from Arcade Publications website)
‘The reign of knowledge and humanity is coming’ – EW Cole
Lisa Lang introduces us to Melbourne’s most eccentric entrepreneur, taking us [...]
Title: Let’s Talk About Sex (15th Anniversary Edition)
Author: Robie H Harris
Illustrator: Michael Emberley
Publisher: Walker Books, 2010
Topic: Sex Education, Sexual Health, Physical Development
Summary (from publisher website)
An updated, 15th anniversary edition of the definitive book on kids’ sexual health brings this trusted resource into the twenty-first century.
Title: Lauren Luke Looks
Author: Lauren Luke
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, 2009 (205 pages)
ISBN: 978-0-340-99784-0
Topic: make-up application, celebrity looks
Summary (Hachette Australia website)
‘I just love colour! I have always been excited by colourful make-up and the endless amount of different looks you can create with it. I love [...]
Title: Parenting
Subtitle: A Practical Guide to Raising Preschool and Primary-School Children
Author: Kathy Walker
Publisher: Penguin Viking, 2010 (262 pages)
ISBN: 978-0-670-07422-8
Topic: Parenting, raising children
Summary (from publisher website)
Does your child have trouble settling at bedtime? Refuse to sit at the table for meals? Ignore you or [...]
Title: 1001 Best Things to See and Do in New Zealand
Author: Peter Janssen
Publisher: Hodder NZ, 2009 (456 pages)
ISBN: 978-1-86971-160-3
Topic: Travel Guide – New Zealand
I’ve always wanted to visit New Zealand, but the opportunity to travel “across the ditch” has unfortunately never come up. Despite the fact [...]
Title: Jesus Calling
Author: Sarah Young
Publisher: Thomas Nelson, 2004 (382 pages)
ISBN: 978-1-5914-5188-4
Topic: Christian devotional
This compact 365-day devotional has a very gentle, encouraging tone as it invites readers to put aside the worries of everyday life and connect in a more intimate way with God through prayer and [...]
Title: One-Piece Wearables
Author: Sheila Brennan
Publisher: Quarry Books, 2008 (144 pages)
ISBN: 978-1-59253-344-2
Topic: Craft – Sewing
As part of my recent renewed interest in sewing, I have purchased several sewing books. One of the second wave of purchases (after first borrowing the book from the local library) is [...]
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