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Taking on Goliath

Rob Marshall
Morgan James Publishing LLC (2005)
ISBN 1933596597
Reviewed by William Phenn for Reader Views (9/06)

Rob Marshall is a good Christian husband and father. He is not your typical motivationalist with an arm load of letters after his name. Over the years, Rob has held such non degreed positions as a dishwasher, office supply salesman, and software engineer.

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Manuel Muldoon

Peary Perry
Publish America (2006)
ISBN 1413795145
Reviewed by Tammy Petty Conrad for Reader Views (9/06)

Only eighteen, Manny, or “Mann-uuu-well” as his boss’s wife calls him, wants to be a writer. The only problem is that he graduated “…summa cum barely…” from high school. So instead he works for his small town’s local hotshot banker, Robert Sturmwell, as a houseboy/errand-runner/anything-you-want employee.

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The Everlasting

Jamie S. Rich
Oni Press Inc. (2006)
ISBN 1932664548
Reviewed by Beverly Pechin for Reader Views (9/06)

Jamie Rich somehow delves deep within the mind and soul of his main character, Lance Scott, and reveals a realistic view of man's mind and how it works. While I'm certain the book wasn't intended to open the window to a whole gender's way of thinking, it certainly happened upon it, even if only by mistake, with the end results being a quick smack to the forehead as you realize you know this guy in real life!

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Eye Witness: Acts of the Spirit

Robert James Luedke
Head Press Publishing (2006
ISBN 0975892428
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (9/06)

Book 2 of the Eye Witness Trilogy, “Eye Witness: Acts of the Spirit” is a graphic novel.Dr. Terrance Harper and his partner Raj Patel have translated a first century papyrus scrolls written by Joseph of Arimathea. . When they travel to Jerusalem a terrorist bombs their car resulting in the death of Raj. Dr. Harper in gravely injured. As Dr. Harper fights for his life he experiences the life of Christ through the eyes of an actual eyewitness.

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Put Old on Hold

Barbara Morris, R Ph
Image F/X Publications (2005)
ISBN 0966784227
Reviewed by Beverly Pechin for Reader Views (9/06)

One look at the cover and picture of author Barbara Morris tells you that she practices what she preaches and it works! From beginning to end, Morris not only gives great explanations and advice on keeping youth on your side at any age, but you will walk away feeling as if you had spent a few hours in the living room with your friend talking about how NOT to grow old. You walk away knowing that what she says makes sense and she believes what she says.

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The World at My Fingertips

Steve Welker
OPA (2006)
ISBN 0911041656
Reviewed by Audrey Hauser for Reader Views (9/06)

Steve Welker prepares us for his story by introducing us to his life before his life-changing accident. I loved the way he based his story on faith and the way he incorporated Psalm 23 into the distinctive parts of the book.

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Secrets of Success for Women: Time

Karen H. Whiting
John Hunt Publishing Ltd (2004)
ISBN 0899571247
Reviewed by Regan Windsor for Reader Views (9/06)

In a world where everything moves at the speed of light we need the gentle reminder to slow down, assess, and reassess our time. “We need to divide our dreams and work for the future, understanding that each work has a season. All does not need to be done in one day.”

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Sudden Thoughts

Suzanne Noble
Lulu (2005)
ISBN 1411615476
Reviewed by William Phenn for Reader Views (9/06)

Suzanne Noble was born in Canada and lives on the beautiful west coast of the United States. She began writing in High School at about the age of 14, mostly writing about dark and sad subjects, which at that time was what she was feeling. In her early twenties she began writing with new ideas and feelings. Suzanne is an adamant animal rights activist and has been a vegetarian for over 35 years.

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Agile Project Management Using Scrum (CD)

Kevin Aguanno
Multi-Media Publications Inc. (2005)
ISBN 1895186137
Reviewed by Regan Windsor for Reader Views (9/06)

Scrum is a term taken from the sport of rugby which refers to the process used to get the ball back in play. Taken from a project management perspective it is used to continuously get projects back on track. Part of the Agile philosophy of placing a high importance on the human side of the project, it focuses on working with the customer to follow a process of developing iterations, going over the project with the customer, determining any changes, and continuing with the next iteration.

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The Pinecroft Thoroughbreds

Selwyn Anne Grames
Zumaya Publications (2001)
ISBN 1591090547
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (9/06)

Caitlin Gleary is a talented horse trainer and longs to be a jockey but in the early 1900s a female jockey was unheard of. Charles Kendall is a handsome, wealthy American with a horse farm. He and Caitlin meet when to travels to Ireland to buy thoroughbreds. Their lives will never be the same.

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