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Rhyming Life and Death

by Amos Oz
- Rated 1 stars
“The novel is limited in expanse compared with Oz's memoir and much of his fiction. The author does not invest in grand civilisation points and symbolism.
The book is full of little posers.”

Max G wrote this review Monday, May 25 2009. ( reply | permalink )
How to Heal a Broken Heart in 30 Days: A Day-by-Day Guide to Saying Good-bye and Getting On With Your Life

by Howard F. Bronson, Mike Riley
- Rated 2 stars
“This book prescribes a wide array of tested and proven insights and exercises. After thirty days of active self-restoration, your heart might be healed -and you'll be ready for anything. Of course, your feelings of grief, hurt, or shame may come and go. ”

Max G wrote this review Tuesday, May 19 2009. ( reply | permalink )
Sea of Poppies

by Amitav Ghosh
- Rated 4 stars
“At the heart of this epic saga is a vast ship, the Ibis in its tumultuous voyage across the Indian Ocean to the Mauritius Islands. In a time of colonial upheaval in the mid nineteenth century, it shows how fate has thrown together a truly diverse cast of Indians and Westerners on board. As they sail down the Hooghly and into the sea, their old family ties are washed away, and they view themselves as jahaj-bhais, or ship-brothers, who will build whole new lives for themselves in the remote islands where they are being taken.

Amitav Ghosh is a master storyteller.”

Max G wrote this review Tuesday, May 19 2009. ( reply | permalink )
Interpreter of Maladies

by Jhumpa Lahiri
- Rated 3 stars
“Kinda liked the last para: "While the astronauts, heroes forever, spent mere hours on the moon, I have remained in this new world for nearly thirty years. I know that my achievement is quite ordinary. I am not the only man to seek his fortune far from home, and certainly I am not the first. Still, there are times I am bewildered by each mile I have traveled, each meal I have eaten, each person I have known, each room in which I have slept. As ordinary as it all appears, there are times when it is beyond my imagination."”

Max G wrote this review Tuesday, May 19 2009. ( reply | permalink )
An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (3rd Edition)

by D. Ian Heywood
- Rated 0 stars
“Very informative & useful. It includes coverage of the latest advances in GIS such as location-based services,web mapping, data supply & time-based GIS.
It has got numerous case studies and examples of GIS in practice, demonstrating its use worldwide and in various industries.
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Max G wrote this review Tuesday, May 19 2009. ( reply | permalink )
Shane

by Jack Warner Schaefer, Jack Schaeffer
- Rated 5 stars
“It was required that we read Shane in high school but with this book, it wasn't so bad. As a western it obviously had great actions and twists. The only thing I couldn't stand with "Shane" the book and movie was an annoying little boy running around behind the Shane. It was quite annoying.

However, considering I read this book about 10 years ago and it still sits on my memory means it must be good.”

Max G wrote this review Wednesday, September 17 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Designing Brand Identity: A Complete Guide to Creating, Building, and Maintaining Strong Brands

by Alina Wheeler
- Rated 4 stars
“A great read for beginning to understand branding. Here you understand that a brand is beyond a logo and letterheads.

So if you're interested in brand management and building strong brands, this is a great start.”

Max G wrote this review Wednesday, September 17 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Graphic Workshop: Innovative Promotions That Work: A Quick Guide to the Essentials of Effective Design (Graphic Workshop)

by Lisa Cyr
- Rated 5 stars
“Some of the most innovative and creative promotions by design company that I've ever seen. This books takes you a new place where business cards just doesn't quite cut it.

If you're into graphic design, it's a must have for promos.”

Max G wrote this review Wednesday, September 17 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Holy Bible With Deuterocanonicals/Apocrypha: Contemporary English Version

by American Bible Society
- Rated 5 stars
“I will agree with most that this is the best book ever written. Whether you believe in it or not the stories holds true to point us in the right direction, give us hope and set morals.

Like others it has impacted my life and given guidance and comfort in time of need. I do believe that any book lover should give this good book a read whether you believe in the faith or not. ”

Max G wrote this review Friday, September 12 2008. ( reply | permalink )
The Canterbury Tales

by Geoffrey Chaucer
- Rated 0 stars
“I cherish these tales....once read in modern English. The middle English versions will confound you...unless you can stomach it. The tales are happy, sad, passionate, some even boring - adventurous, romantic, mysterious, formidable.....just about whatever you're looking for. The Canterbury Tales will always survive the test of time.”

Max G wrote this review Sunday, July 19 2009. ( reply | permalink )