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In Their Own Words

By Bob Gingrich
Xulon Press (2006)
ISBN 1600346197
Reviewed by Richard R. Blake for Reader Views (2/07)

“In Their Own Words” is a wake up call for American Citizens to return to patriotism. Bob Gingrich skillfully exposes how history revisionist have duped unsuspecting citizens, unfamiliar with early American history, into thinking that the founding fathers of our country were something other than dedicated men that founded a government to be guided into the future by the precepts of the Judeo-Christian Bible.

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A Woman’s Ladder to Success is Paved with Broken Glass Ceilings

Diane Dutton
ESO Publications (2007)
ISBN 0979152100
Reviewed by Vicki Landes for Reader Views (2/07)

Has your career been stuck in the same spot for too long? Bumping your head on a glass ceiling? Diane Dutton’s new release can serve as your metaphorical hammer. “A Woman’s Ladder to Success is Paved with Broken Glass Ceilings” not only has a smashing title (pun intended), it’s full of great advice and leaves the reader with a new found sense of motivation and options she probably hadn’t considered before.

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Thirty Years of the Rockford Files: An Inside Look at America’s Greatest Detective Series

Ed Robertson
iUniversity Press (2005)
ISBN 0595342442
Reviewed by Cherie Fisher for Reader Views (2/07)

This edition of “Thirty Years of the Rockford Files” is an update from the original book that came out over ten years ago. I did not read the first release, but I can tell you from this edition that nothing is left out from the series. I was amazed at the thoroughness with which Ed Robertson covered this series and everything surrounding the series. It is a great guide for fans of the Rockford Files and would be a great addition to anyone buying the series on DVD.

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Cagney & Lacey. . . and Me

Barney Rosenzweig
iUniverse (2006)
ISBN 9780595411931
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (2/07)

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started reading Rosenzweig’s story. “Cagney & Lacey” aired from 1981 to 1988. These were my high school, through college and marriage, years. I remember enjoying the show when it aired on television. The show presented two strong women who were working in a male-dominated field and having to deal with their issues as women. I had no clue how much hard work went into getting this show on the air and keeping it there. Rosenzweig truly believed in this series and fought hard to get it on the air. He felt that it was time to have a show that stop focusing on the sexual exploitation of women. He was tired of seeing this reoccurring pattern of disrespect in both media forms of movies and television. “Cagney & Lacey” was to be his vehicle in which to start a new trend. I am grateful to him for doing this and had no idea how much of a struggle it took to get a great show on the air.

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Where the Wisdom Lies: A Message from Nature's Small Creatures

Hope Ives Mauran
AuthorHouse (2006)
ISBN 1425969712
Reviewed by Leslie Granier for Reader Views (2/07)

"Where the Wisdom Lies" by Hope Ives Mauran is a book with a target audience of children between the ages of eight and twelve, but there is an important message for all people. In this story, a young female is magically brought to a place known as the Underground where a council of creatures has been assembled to instruct her on how to spread their message to the rest of the human population. This council consists of talking animals, such as a toad and a snake, whose physical size is much larger than normal in order to signify their importance in the environment.

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What’s So Funny about Long-Term Care?: Tips, Ideas, and Examples of How Patients and Caregivers Find Humor in Long-Term Care

Patt Schwab, PhD
Rollingwood Press (2006)
ISBN 1598725270
Reviewed by Richard R. Blake for Reader Views (1/07)

Internationally known for her “FUNdamentally Speaking” seminars, Dr. Patt Schwab, CSP has a unique ability to motivate others to rise above their problems through humor. This book is written especially for long-term caregivers and their patients. It is full of ways to make you laugh, relieve stress, share love and enrich your life and the lives of others.

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To Live Among Wolves

Alan Simon
PublishAmerica (2006)
ISBN 1413728855
Reviewed by Joanne Benham for Reader Views (2/07)

Sean Brogan walked off of his job as a Counter Terrorist Branch Chief with the CIA when the opposition arranged a hit for him and killed his beloved wife instead. Ten months later, an early morning call has him back in the office of his old division chief, Lou Stark.

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The Language of God in the Universe: Book 1 of The Language of God Series

Helena Lehman
Pillar of Enoch Ministry (2005)
ISBN 0975913107
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (1/07)

“The Language of God in the Universe” by Helena Lehman is book one in a series of four. Ms. Lehman begins her discussion by using Genesis 1 and Psalm 19. Scripture states that God created all things including the sun, moon, stars and planets. Genesis 1:14 reads, “be for signs and for seasons.” Using Hebrew words Ms. Lehman translates this to mean that the sun, moon, stars, planets and starry heavens are meant to be a “beacon of light” showing us the way to Yahweh. “The heavens are a remarkable monument revealing Yahweh’s power and greatness.”

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Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones

Richard W. Wise
Brunswick House Press (2005)
ISBN 0972822380
Reviewed by Beverly Pechin for Reader Views (2/07)

This well designed and beautifully illustrated book is a definite plus to the library of any gem collecting or trading person around. With exceptionally intricate and crisp, clear pictures the author shares vast amounts of information with the reader that can be useful to anyone from the well-trained collector to the novice.

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Louisiana, Off the Beaten Path

Gay N. Martin
Globe Pequot Press (2007)
ISBN 076274202X
Reviewed by Mary Greenwood for Reader Views (1/07)

“Louisiana, Off the Beaten Path” is a recent guide to Louisiana written by Gay N. Martin, who has written earlier versions of this guidebook as well as guidebooks for Alabama, where she lives. This guide is very up-to-date and takes into account changes as a result of recent hurricanes. However, even with the hurricanes, 85 percent of Louisiana was left intact. “Louisiana, Off the Beaten Path” is divided into five sections, one for each geographic area. In each section, Martin lists “Gay’s Favorites, Top Annual Events, Places to Stay and Places to Eat.” She also lists some delicious recipes and where to go to do further research.

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