Just wow. I'm not usually a fan of biographies, but this book hooked me right from the start. What a beautiful story. So raw and real. And while Jewel's experiences are entirely her own, I found myself surprised by just how relatable this book is.
This fascinating book is filled with so much information. It covers the science and some of the history behind a number of deadly plants. It also presents anecdotal accounts of incidents where the plants were used to harm others. There are even relevant quotes at the start of each new plant—a fun glimpse into historic sentiments.
Targeted at ace and aro folks, this book offers some relationship advice as well as tools to help put your new knowledge to use. Some of the advice feels a little basic—and can be applied to relationships in general, regardless of your sexual or romantic orientation—but the information is a good refresher. Sometimes it's the most obvious stuff that bears repeating.
I saw the cover of this book and couldn't resist! And yes, the pictures inside are just as mouthwateringly gorgeous as the cover. Everything looks so elegant and delectable.
Do not be fooled by the “One Week” portion of the title. This is a full-on, high-intensity writing workshop that can easily be stretched out over the course of several weeks. Each of the seven days is not simply a single activity, but rather multiple activities centered around that day's theme. And these exercises are not the basic writing prompts that many writing craft books offer. Rather, they are vehicles which encourage writers to engage all their senses—to think outside the box and to really be in the here and now—and then translate those thoughts, observations, and feelings into words.
This book is OLD. Very, very old. I was rather intimidating going into it, expecting it to be wordy and convoluted, like many classics, but it was a surprisingly quick read. For the most part, the writing is simple and straightforward. And the ideas proposed seem sound and logical.
Wowza! Illuminating and incredibly thought provoking. This book is a very detailed and scholarly examination of how biases, both conscious and unconscious, creep into one's writing when writing characters of a different identity. Prepare to become hyper aware of your own biases, even if you don't think you have any.
Yes! Yes! Yes! This book is packed with so much useful material. This is the nitty-gritty of self-publishing. It is everything you wanted to know, and everything you didn't know you needed to know, about publishing books independently.
This book is packed with information. It includes a short description of a whopping 50 different varieties of beans! It talks about different cooking methods. It includes a “The Bean Lovers Pantry” which helps you stock up your pantry with some great flavor companions.
This is such a great book. I read it once, probably close to twenty years ago, and loved it then. I'm kind of kicking myself for waiting so long to read it again, as it is one of those books that would be good to read yearly.
Packed with tons of information. This book is a great resource for people new to creative writing, as it hits on a lot of pertinent topics.
Oh my. Oh my. I love this book. The layout and the gorgeous pictures are perfectly atmospheric. The recipes all sound amazing. The spattering of haunted historical facts are fascinating. And there's even a “Haunted New Orleans Map” at the end of the book, with 40 different sites listed!
