December 1, 2011 Archive

Books

• Interview: Charles Rosenberg, Author of Death on a High Floor: A Legal Thriller

  What kind of man does it take to create a great thriller? Find out now!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Dec 01, 2011

• Book Review: Secrets of the Magic Ring by Karen McQuestion

  A fun fantasy, written for the young and young at heart.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Dec 01, 2011

• Book Review: From Liverpool To Abbey Road: Standard Notation Edition by Alfred Music Publishing

  From Liverpool to Abbey Road is a perfect example of how to use popular music to make learning guitar fun.

  Review in Books — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Dec 01, 2011

• Winter Holiday Fireside Moments Interview with Author Liz Lipperman

  It's time for snow ball fights, holiday lights and re-gifting...oh, my!

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Dec 01, 2011

• Book Review: I Was Dora Suarez by Derek Raymond

  Beautiful, ruthless and a bizarre mix of elegance and brutality. One of the most important pieces of crime fiction of the past 50 years.

  Review in Books — by The Dirty Lowdown — on Dec 01, 2011

• Book Review: The Eden Prescription by Ethan Evers

  A novel about the secret of the drug trade, including an interesting look behind the scenes at research companies.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Dec 01, 2011

• Book Review: The Annotated Peter Pan: The Centennial Edition by J. M. Barrie

  As you read about Peter and Wendy, of course, you’ll immediately recognize all the famous scenes.

  Review in Books — by FeatheredQuill — on Dec 01, 2011

• eBook Review: Tacky and the Emperor by Oceanhouse Media, Inc.

  Tacky the penguin has another adventure in this latest eBook version of the popular children's book series.

  Review in Books — by xoxoxoe — on Dec 01, 2011

• Winter Holiday Fireside Moments Interview with Author Denise Swanson

  Denise Swanson is hoping Santa brings her an e-reader, but she has a feeling it'll be coal.

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Dec 01, 2011

Politics

• Where do Americans Live?

  Wouldn't it be great if everyone had a place to live?

  Opinion in Politics — by One Americans Rant — on Dec 01, 2011

Video

• DVD Review: Ghost Warrior

  A 400-year old frozen Samurai is brought to life in the hair-metal eighties.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Dec 01, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Another Earth

  An ably made indie science fiction film that is ultimately undone by lack of story direction.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Dec 01, 2011

• DVD Review: The Smurfs - Holiday Celebration

  Two fun adventures with the lovable Smurfs make for a "blue" Christmas.

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on Dec 01, 2011

Music

• DVD Review: Twisted Sister - From the Bars to the Stars 5-DVD Set

  Twisted Sister From the Bars to the Stars is a gold mine for any fan of Twisted Sister

  Review in Music — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Dec 01, 2011

• Music Review: Deep Purple - Who Do We Think We Are

  Deep Purple: Chapter 7. The Mark II line-up bids a temporary farewell with one of their strongest albums.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 01, 2011

• Music Review: Jimmy Cliff - Sacred Fire

  Sacred Fire finds Jimmy Cliff burning with passion and commitment as always,touching hearts and minds with excellent music.

  Review in Music — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Dec 01, 2011

• Music Review: Kate Bush - 50 Words For Snow

  It's never a Merry Christmas when you're alone and missing your snowman.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Dec 01, 2011

Culture

• Happiness and Health

  Health and happiness are found when life choices involve joy, thoughtfulness, gratitude, and meditation.

  Opinion in Culture — by Don Ingwerson — on Dec 01, 2011

• Depression and the Death of Gary Speed

  With the tragic death of former footballer Gary Speed, it is appropriate to remember that depression is an illness and can be treated.

  Opinion in Culture — by Cdenck — on Dec 01, 2011

• In Love With an Illusion: On the Delightfully Grim Joys of Parenthood in Modern America

  Parenthood is thought of as being the pinnacle of one's achievements, but, in reality, it can be the exact opposite.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Dec 01, 2011