Lakenvelder's reviews from LibraryThing

The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetiite (Thorndike Health, Home & Learning) by David A. Kessler

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:35:12 -0500

Lakenvelder's review: "We all need to understand it is not only fast food restaurants like McDonalds but includes all chain restaurants such as Applebees and very every high end restaurants. This book opens your eyes to the world hyper palatable foods by explaining how the food industry deliberately layers fat on sugar on salt on fat.I agree with the author that it is time for the restaurant industry to give consumers the information they need to make an educational choice on their orders. That salad you ordered thinking is a healthy may be fat, salt and sugar layered on a few pieces of lettuce. You might be better off with a small burger and eating less calorie with other meals."
Thorndike Press (2009), Edition: 1 Lrg, Hardcover, 607 pages

Where Will You Go from Here?: Moving Forward When Life Doesn't Go as Planned by Valorie Burton

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:32:52 -0500

Lakenvelder's review: "This book could not had came at a better time for me between losing my job and finding out my husband has a pre-cancer condition. I should reread it right now to help me with my adversities. . Valerie Burton does a great job to help others move forward with their life. I suggest getting a copy of this book to read for yourself or to help someone you know."
WaterBrook Press (2011), Paperback, 272 pages

Adapt: Why Success Always Starts with Failure by Tim Harford

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:22:03 -0400

Lakenvelder's review: "I had a difficult time with this audio book version because I was listening it in the car to and from work. Although their were some interesting subject talked about I would not say too many of the concept were new or earth shattering. I did enjoy the book and even if I did not agree with everything I do suggest reading it.."
Bond Street Books (2011), Hardcover, 320 pages

Yoga and breast cancer : a journey to health and healing by Ingrid Kollak

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:38:20 -0500

Lakenvelder's review: "This book has variations of the basic stances that would work for just about anyone. What I liked about this book is that instead of going out and purchasing yoga equipment they give you ideas to use for the props. I am planning to use the knee to chest to ease the back pain I get at night."
New York : Demos Health, c2011.

Gilead: A Novel by Marilynne Robinson

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:19:51 -0400

Lakenvelder's review: "I had a hard time reading the book at first. It is written more as a journal from a father to his son. The book was in interesting fictional venture into a elderly man's family history, his feelings, concerns and reminiscing."
Picador (2006), Edition: 1st Picador, Paperback, 247 pages

Reduce Your Cancer Risk: Twelve Steps to a Healthier Life by Barbara Boughton

Tue, 11 May 2010 21:03:38 -0400

Lakenvelder's review: "“Reduce Your Cancer Risks: Twelve Steps to a Healthier Life” (ISBN 978-1932603927) is an excellent book to read if you have had one or more close relatives with cancer and are concerned about your risks. Some of the information can be found or is common knowledge but there is information such as which tests would be more useful in different situations. The book is well put together, easy to read and has references if you want to explore any subject further."
Demos Health (2010), Edition: 1, Paperback, 256 pages

Ten Statements: The 10 Success Recipes for Romantic Relationships by J.L. Shash

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:39:15 -0400

Lakenvelder's review: "Not sure if I could call them recipes but this was a very well done book. It is really full of great advice for the young and young at heart. I believe it would make a great gift for young adults or someone who falters from toxic relationship to another toxic relationship."
AuthorHouse (2009), Paperback, 144 pages

Your Soul's Plan: Discovering the Real Meaning of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born by Robert Schwartz

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:49:34 -0400

Lakenvelder's review: "This book is a detailed exploration of pre-birth planning that your spirit. According to the book you have planned to challenge yourself to achieve goals. I reccoment this book to anyone who is interested in spritlatilty and enjoys reading "New Age" type books."
Frog Books (2009), Paperback, 344 pages

Glenn Beck's Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government, Inspired by Thomas Paine by Glenn Beck

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:59:52 -0400

Lakenvelder's review: "This is a inexpensive book that has some thought provoking parts. I suggest everyone take time to read this book."
Threshold Editions (2009), Paperback, 192 pages

The Secret to Life: Right Under Your Nose: How understanding the Law of Attraction and other universal truths can make… by Meijer Bjorn

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:19:05 -0400

Lakenvelder's review: "This was an easy to read self help book of universal truths. The examples of sucess and practices help to give you a clear understanding of the message given. It is a book well worth reading and would make a great graduation gift."
CreateSpace (2009), Paperback, 124 pages

The cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway

Thu, 21 May 2009 18:07:58 -0400

Lakenvelder's review: "A complex story of Sarajevo under siege. This novel represents the horror of living and surviving in a city where death could come upon you at any moment. The four characters lives are represented by their own separate chapters with their own stories and emotions."
New York : Riverhead Books, 2008.

Family & More-Enemies or Friends? by Helena Harper

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:22:27 -0400

Lakenvelder's review: "A collection of sixteen poems written in free verse that have influenced the author. She had to rethink her definition of enemy and friends. Why someone gave her a lasting impression. A very nice read that would be great in anyone library to read over and over again."
Eloquent Books

Everything twitter - From Novice To Expert: The Unofficial Guide to Everything Twitter - THE BLUE BOOK (Black & White… by Monica Jones

Sat, 23 May 2009 14:56:35 -0400

Lakenvelder's review: "This is a good book for the person who is new to twitter that just does not get it or wants to know more about the micro-blogging site. It contains a list of the websites or services that will help you reach your goals using twitter. It has a interesting twictionary with to learn twitter language."
CreateSpace (2009), Paperback, 162 pages

Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom: How Online Social Networking Will Transform Your Life, Work and World by Matthew Fraser

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:43:24 -0400

Lakenvelder's review: "I participate in a number of social networking sites so it was extremely interesting to read this book views on Web 2.0 platforms impact on corporations and institutions."
Wiley (2008), Hardcover, 344 pages

Real Solutions for Busy Moms: Your Guide to Success and Sanity by Kathy Ireland

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:05:41 -0400

Lakenvelder's review: "This is an easy to read book for moms that are feeling overwhelmed trying to balance everything and everyone in your life. There are some simple solutions in this book but I believe this book best resource is letting you know you are not alone and this is a common dilemma. The book uses real like questions and problems to give you a feel that there are others in the same situations. The Money Matters financial chapter only goes into the basics but does send an important message that everyone should save as little as they can every month and stop trying to beat the “Jones”."
Howard Books (2009), Hardcover, 240 pages

Design Elements: A Graphic Style Manual by Timothy Samara

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:13:23 -0500

Lakenvelder's review: "This is an great basic book on graphic design. It covers the basic rules and gives you clues of when it is okay to bend or break the rules depending on what design you are working on. It has a lot of samples which is great for the very visual individuals like me."
Rockport Publishers (2007), Edition: illustrated edition, Paperback, 272 pages

Welcome to the Beehive, A Beginner's Guide to Conquering The World of Business by Robert Safut

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 21:38:22 -0400

Lakenvelder's review: "http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2005/09/12/welcome-to-the-beehive-a-beginners-guide-to-conquering-the-world-of-business/"