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A Florida Dance is a very interesting look at Florida from an environmental aspect. The author write of his experiences living an environment friendly lifestyle as well as having a career in environmentally related capacities. Even more interesting look at things if you live in Florida now or in the past! I have lived in Florida twice in my life in different locations each time and never around Tallahassee, some things were very familiar but a lot I did not know! Enjoyed the read!
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I chose this book not knowing what to expect! It arrived almost instantly! The illustrating is wonderful, to me reminiscent of Bernstein Bears so popular in the 1970's. Being a senior at this point in my life I had a hard time understanding the references in the stories having been away from school for many many years. However, I plan to give the book to my early teen grandson and hope that he will enjoy it and be inspired to continue his interest in drawing. Thank you for the opportunity to read Midville High and to enjoy your characters. I am always trying to keep in touch with and understand life as the younger generations live it. Keep up the good work.
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The Car Tech book, Drag Racing’s Quarter Mile Warriors Then & Now by Doug Boyce is another great book by him. The 207 page book is a really great read about drag racing and the cars, owners, and drivers in the sport. The six chapter book covers everything from Dragsters all the way to Super Stock and Stock Eliminator. Great photos of cars and drivers throughout the book.
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I found this book to be well written, easy to read and engaging. The characters are all well developed and Romy's year ends on a positive note. As an older adult reading this I feel very out of touch with the story. This is not my idea of what, 12 year olds are up to or how unaware and uninterested in supervising these tweens these parents are. No wonder today's children are at risk more than ever. Or maybe I am just out of touch with today's world!
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I enjoyed Margo's Cafe, easy to read with down to earth characters. The story line covered most of the issues of the day in a familiar way. Those of us passing the 70 mark can relate to everything that happens and the difficulties involved in facing each challenge. Would recommend this book highly!
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Great mystery story with a lovable main character! Fast paced story with a lot of characters. Interesting time frame for a reader with no knowledge of the Vietnam War era, probably a bit confusing. A good story, with many twists and turns! I have read this author before and look forward to more!
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What can I say, this was not a favorite. Although all the short stories were characters from the same family I found it hard to relate to not being chronological. Well written, just not for me!
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The Tenets of San Accia, kept me engaged although I had trouble getting the idea of one person being three different characters. I thought the message came through in the end but keeping the many characters and strange names straight was hard for me. The character development was definitely there throughout the story. I came away feeling that the group portrayed was not a cult because there was no one person being idolized but the hierarchy required to run such a group regardless of the good intentions, for mankind, was just like what goes on today in politics and business. I recommend this book for those that like a challenge their reading skills and challenge their ideas!
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Fascinating subject matter! I love all things Victorian except reading. Unfortunately this book being made up of original stories written by Victorian authors and is very slow reading for me.
I will continue to read thru but it will take me awhile! Probably a breeze for anyone that enjoys reading the classics!
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After months of emails back and forth plus a hand written note from the author I was told this item was not going to be available. I was certainly surprised when it arrived along with 2 others and a letter from the author. This book is definitely WEIRD as the title implies, as are the other 2 accompanying books.
Interesting information accompanies each coloring page explaining why it is weird. Seems to be geared toward boomers. The book is so nice I don't know if I can bring myself to color in it, although if you take the coloring pages out you are still left with an interesting information book.
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This book is beautiful for sure! Heavy board glossy cover and glossy pages. I enjoyed the illustration through out. However, I am not sure what age group this is geared toward, too simplistic to hold a teenagers interest and a bit scary for young readers! Was not what I was expecting!
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As an adult reading a middle school age book I thought it was great! Kept me wanting to turn the page. I found the story a bit over the top but I know it would appeal to the kids! Easy reading for an adult and I thoroughly enjoyed it, jumps around a bit but you find out everything you want to know.
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The Car Tech book, Drag Racing in the 1970s by Doug Boyce is a very informative book. The 191 page book is a really great read about 1970s drag racing and how the decade was actually the “maturing” of the sport. Drag racing as we know it today started back then. Funny car, Top Fuel, Pro Stock, Super Stock as well as Stock class champions at NHRA, IHRA, and AHRA are listed in the book for each year. Great photos of cars and drivers throughout the book.
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Having just received this book and read the first 6 entry's for this month of January. I have never read daily devotionals etc. in the past but find this kind of inspirational so far. I plan to continue on a daily basis. 3 months in and not such a fan, disappointed that each days offerings have less and less inspiration and more and more heavy handed preaching! Not my style of religion!
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I love the idea behind this time travel book, especially the historical insights! On the other hand I found the story hard to follow. The changes in narrative left me confused as to which character I was following at any given time. I also found the portions of the story written in script very hard to read. I may give this another read just to see if that helps me follow the story easier second time around.
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The Car Tech How to Rebuild Buick V8 Engines 1967-1980 book by Mike Forsythe is a great book for anyone wanting to tackle rebuilding engines. It covers the 350, 400, 430 and 455 engines with great photos, charts, parts lists, and build info. The last chapter is on performance or economy mods that includes fuel injection info.
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I liked the story itself but had a hard time with the format. I found it hard to keep up with the different story lines even though they intersected. Needs more proof reading! The story intrigued me enough to have an interest in reading the next book in this series!
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The Car Tech book, Quarter Mile Corvettes 1953-1975, The History of Chevrolet’s Sports Car at the Drag Strip, by Steve Holmes is a great book for Corvette lovers. The 191 page book is a wealth of information on Corvette drag cars over the years of 1953-1975. Great photographs of drag race Corvettes and early drag strips.
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The CarTech book Custom Car Painting On A Budget by Rick Bacon & Dennis W. Parks is a really good book for anyone wanting to learn the basics of automotive paint and body work. It touches on everything from sheet metal work, planning, types of paint and primer and their uses. A lot of information on custom design and application as well as final color sanding and polishing your finished product.
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The Car Tech How to Swap LS & LT Engines into 1960-1998 Chevy and GMC Trucks
Gen IV book by Jefferson Bryant is a great book for anyone wanting to install a
modern LS/LT engine into a older Chevy/GMC truck. Great photos, charts, parts
lists, wiring pin-outs, and important ECM swap and build info.
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The Car Tech book, Drag Racing’s Rebels, How The AHRA Changed Quarter-Mile Competition by Doug Boyce is a very informative book. The 191 page book is a wealth of information about the early (1950’s-70’s) drag racing and how the AHRA was formed for the racer’s input on how things should operate. Funny car, and nitro fuel car drivers found a home there in the beginning. Great photos throughout the book.
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The Car Tech book, Camaro Concept Cars, Developing Chevrolet’s Pony Car, by Scott Kolecki is a must have for Camaro lovers. The 175 page book is a wealth of information on the designing and ultimate production of Camaro from its 1960s beginning right up to the sixth (2016+) generation. Great photographs of concept and production models, exterior and interior designs, and the Chevrolet teams and leaders involved.
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The “Hawaiian” Roland Leong Car Tech book by Lou Hart is a great book for anyone interested in drag racing. Beginning in the early 1960s as a very young man, Roland Leong was a Hawaiian force in the early days of Rail, Top Fuel, and Funny Car drag racing and for decades to come. The book is a treasure trove of information on his long career as owner, crew chief/tuner. Lots of great stories about the racing friends, partners, and people that became very successful from their association with him. Wonderful photos, starting in the early days of his match racing in Hawaii, moving to California, and working with the likes of Keith Black, and racing with his friend Don Prudhomme.
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Lost and Found by Suzanne Woods Fisher was a slow start for me. However with every page the story builds into one that can't be put down. Good characters, great insights into human character with little twists along the way. Another good look at the Amish of today and how they adapt to the "English" world. I recommend this book to everyone, especially those with a special interest in birds!
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Looking forward to reading more from this author! Easy to read with quirky characters, great story and character development. Kept me interested from start to finish, I did not want to put it down. Not your average suspense novel, certainly a unique story. More please!
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Loved this story! Although it is #3 in a series it stands on it's own merit as a stand alone book. Good character development throughout the story, and a theme I could relate to. Love a happy ending!
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Loved this book! Easy to read, I did not want to put it down. Great character development and a good look into the changes taking place among the new order Amish to stay relevant to the changing world without losing their beliefs and faith. Great look into a special place in Florida that has embraced the Amish and their way of life. This book left me wanting to visit Pinecraft some day! Would recommend this book to anyone who loves a little struggle with a happy ending.
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I enjoyed this story but found it rather disjointed! I found it hard to believe the occurrences that took place in the first 2 years of the story, the historical look into child labor in factories rang true but not the the interaction between the 10 year old and an employer only 10 years her senior. The lapses in time between the chapters left me wondering, much more character development would have made this a better story for me. Too many unanswered questions about circumstances. The whole story was a tragedy from start to finish, but it kept me enthralled just the same.
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Loved this book! This is the first book I have read that addresses the struggles our wounded warriors and the people that love them face! At the same time the lessons taught in this romance story can be the same for anyone. Don't be afraid to talk to the ones you love, don't be afraid to take a chance on love and don't second guess how others are feeling. This rings true in every relationship a person has! Great character development throughout, a compelling story, and a thoughtful conclusion. I hope to read more about Hope Harbor from this series.
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I really enjoyed this book! Good character and story development. Nice Christian message without being overpowering! I look forward to reading more of this Series and Author.
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