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Quick Quirks, A Quick Book
Quick Quirks a Quick Book is a book that will have you think about everything in life. The language you speak, your encounters, relations, things that you see on your way home, human interaction and everything in between. Benjamin Anderson came up with a variety of topics; some related, others not, and shared his thoughts on each of them. Reading the author’s thoughts and notes was stimulating as it gives one a different view of things. Benjamin Anderson is easy with his pen. He does not write complex and neither does he get technical with his work.
Benjamin Anderson is entertaining. The reader gets to chuckle after every few lines thanks to the author’s amusing takes when narrating. The author’s narration is captivating and gets one glued on the text. Each chapter has a different sense from the previous. Every topic is distinctly put and gives the reader something to think about. The author could be talking about something as simple as trees but his way of expressing his text will have you keen to follow the entire paragraph. One of the greatest elements in Benjamin Anderson’s writing is how he twists his texts while introducing new discussions and words. You enjoy reading Benjamin Anderson’s book because he includes interesting phrases and sayings that are not only witty but also educative.
The chapter on Sarcasm-ism was one of my favorite in the book. Wonder where sarcasm originated? Anderson will have you think about this and give you hints on how it started. He explains in detail what sarcasm is, how it is used and why it is an important element in language. The author asks questions, and answers them in the next line, giving one the satisfaction of understanding the topic being discussed. I loved this particular chapter the most as the author made sarcasm seem like a new topic to me. He explained the nitty gritties with this figure of speech and even used examples in sentence form to expound further. This topic also gets the reader to think about language in general and how fun simple elements of language are.
Other favorite chapters in the book included those that the author discussed include ‘For Argument’s Sake’, Of Jokes and Essay’, and ‘Use the Force of Nature’. These topics were the most hilarious and also the most enlightening for me. You get to discover new writing skills by the author when you read the chapters. Quick Quirks a Quick Book is a short but enlightening book that will make you feel smarter and keep you thinking long after you’ve put the book down.
Pages: 62 | ASIN: B095XM8PPL
An Endangered Species
Song of the Blue Whale is an educational picture book that teaches readers about whaling and ocean pollution. Why is this an important topic for you?
The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth. This magnificent, gentle giant is an endangered species due to the ill effects of avoidable human behaviour. There may come a time when these beautiful creatures will only exist in photographs, video footage or on the pages of books. If properly educated, informed future generations can avert such a tragedy.
I loved the art in this book, especially the pictures of whales under the ocean. What is your favorite picture from the book?
In this volume, I included cameos of two characters from other books in the series. We see Mattie Boombalatty picking up rubbish from a beach with her mother. However, my favourite illustration features Shelly, the leatherback sea turtle with a purple heart painted on her shell. The double-page spread shows the beauty of a tropical coral reef spoiled by discarded tin cans, surgical masks, nets, plastic straws and bags. Shelly is coming to the aid of a companion trapped in a plastic bag. As well as colourful seahorses and tropical fish, we see two curious dolphins. It’s a powerful image that forces older children to think about how we deal with rubbish and how it may affect other animals.
What is a simple step someone could take to help reduce ocean pollution?
Using less expendable plastic and recycling as much of the plastics we do use can dramatically reduce pollution in rivers, lakes, oceans and seas.
Do you plan to write more books on these same topics?
There is a total of seven books in my series of illustrated children’s books. These appear in an anthology titled Wayne Gerard Trotman’s Rhyming Stories, introduced by the poet and novelist Dr. Benjamin Zephaniah. I also co-wrote Believe in Fairies with my wife, Sherrie. Several species of wildflowers have disappeared from the English countryside. This rhyming fairy tale introduces children and their parents to the various types that still exist and encourages them to plant wildflower gardens.
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Magnificent and free with a barnacle on her tail
She swims the ocean’s depths; few follow her trail
In the coldest waters, where only the brave prevail
Despite a global whaling ban, the blue whale, the largest animal the world has ever seen, remains endangered.
Learn about the threats she faces, and what we can do to help protect her, in this beautifully illustrated rhyming story for ages 4+.
Hourglass Socioeconomics: Principles & Fundamentals
Blaine Stewart wrote an insightful book about socioeconomics; principles and the fundamentals of economics. The author aims to get to the average person and thus uses modest language that many can understand. I like Blaine Stewart’s style of writing as he is direct. Each topic comes with something that is helpful to readers. Hourglass socioeconomics: Principles & Fundamentals is a great financial guide for people that are not in finance but want to get in the sector and help better the economy. The topics in the book are carefully selected, well researched and properly arranged. The author examines different financial systems, taxes, and various theories that define the socioeconomic status of different communities. Reading this book was an amazing experience as one is schooled on the basics, nitty-gritties of economic systems.
One gets to learn a lot about running and managing financial systems whether for a corporations or for individual parties. The whole book has gems of knowledge that any tax-paying adult would want to learn about. There are several topics that I found useful in the book. The topics were special to me because they gave me tips on how to run a business, planning, executing the plan, offer financial advice and how to cooperate with government entities when necessary.
This book also includes illustrations like graphs and formulas to further expound on points. Blaine Stewart uses facts based on statistics and real happenings too. He tries to engage the reader on several topics by asking questions mid discussion, telling a historical detail, or adding a fun fact. It does not matter if you are in government or the private sector, Blaine Stewart has everyone covered. This book also teaches one the importance of networking and forming connections. The author writes about different groups that achieved their goals by teaming up and thinking outside the box.
Hourglass Socioeconomics: Principles & Fundamentals is enlightening and informative. Blaine Stewart put in extra effort to ensure that his readers get to understand every concept in the book. One of the elements that made reading this book easy is how brief the discussions were. The author ensured that he captured all the important points with just a few words. Hourglass Socioeconomics: Principles & Fundamentals articulates the intricacies of socioeconomics in an easy to understand manner that is deeply intriguing.
Pages: 110 | ASIN: B08R7W22LC
Can A Teddy Bear Be? (Animal Reader Series)
![Can A Teddy Bear Be? (Animal Reader Series) by [Jose Torres]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LNslDL8DL.jpg)
Can A Teddy Bear Be? is an educational children’s picture book filled with cute images and repetitive wording to help children learn to read.
Author Jose Torres is both writer and illustrator and is able to combine both crafts in this beautifully illustrated kids book. With twenty two different adorable bears throughout this book, there is plenty to keep young readers attention. Each bear represents a different profession, which is yet another educational aspect to this picture book. Children will learn to read as well as learning about different professions. This provides a great opportunity for children to learn about different jobs, see what their interested in, and begin a discussion about different professions.
The simple and repetitive words used throughout the book will ensure readers pick up new words, practice them throughout the story, and master them towards the end. This is a perfect book to build confidence in young readers. I loved all of the delightful illustrations of the bears throughout this book. My favorite was the scientist bear. The book even provides readers with an opportunity to draw their own favorite bear at the end of the book, adding a bit of interactivity to this children’s book.
Can A Teddy Bear Be? is ideal for teachers and parents to read with their children as it is perfect for beginning readers. Jose Torres Animal Reader Series is a superb start to any child’s literary journey.
Pages: 28 | ASIN: B08QRGXTRC
My Grandpa – Book Trailer
When Grandpa visits, there is a whole world of possibilities that comes alive in the heart of one little girl who doesn’t only regard him as grandpa, but someone she can trust and depend on to be allowed to dream and explore, all in the realm of safety, because Grandpa’s love is just as special as her parents’ love.
The Entrepreneurial Guide: The Key Principles of Building and Growing Your Business
![The Entrepreneurial Guide: The Key Principles of Building and Growing Your Business by [Dr. Srikanth Gaddam]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FFszDamSL.jpg)
There are many ways a business venture can go wrong. Starting a business of your own requires much more than an idea and a dream to make it happen. Without thorough plans and the drive to follow through with each and every step, a business is bound for failure. Setting out to head up a successful business requires an entire set of steps many of us may never realize. From making sure you have a product that is both desirable and marketable to ensuring you have room for your business to grow and thrive, there is a lot to consider.
The Entrepreneurial Guide: The Key Principles of Building and Growing Your Business, by Dr. Srikanth Gaddam, is a concise handbook that brings together all the tips and reminders any entrepreneur would need. Gaddam answers every possible question one could have when initializing the steps to start a business. The author has gone to great lengths to address the specifics of planning, maintaining motivation, and examining risks. While all of the ins and and outs of starting a business can seem overwhelming, Gaddam has managed to make the steps readable, easily digestible, and tremendously helpful.
I appreciated the overall tone of Gaddam’s book–it’s a wonderfully positive one. Cover to cover, the author breaks down otherwise difficult concepts into segments readers can easily grasp. In addition, the focus on the entrepreneur and his/her role is a significant one. Gaddam succeeds in building up the budding business owner’s self-esteem and, possibly, stands as his/her first cheerleader.
One of the most important and powerful aspects of Gaddam’s writing is the emphasis placed on aligning one’s vision with others involved in the venture to create a truly successful business. I have seen many small businesses go under due to differences between stakeholders–there were just too many minds moving in too many different directions. Gaddam not only emphasizes the importance of a shared vision, he also provides readers with specific instructions and advice on how to do so.
The Entrepreneurial Guide: The Key Principles of Building and Growing Your Business is a succinct but powerful guide to building a business and realizing dreams. This book will serve as an important resource for anyone researching ways to build a profitable business from the ground up. I highly recommend this read to anyone still sitting on an idea, wondering if they have what it takes to make it.
Pages: 143 | ASIN: B08XTGMLWT
Song of the Blue Whale
Song of the Blue Whale is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that educates readers on whales, whale hunters, ocean pollution, and what we can do to help whales and clean up our water.
This educational picture book surprised me with how many opportunities for learning were packed into so few pages. We’re first introduced to a whale with a barnacle on its tail. A cute image accompanied by a short rhyme. But readers are then taken on a trip through the ocean where we learn about the dangers whales face against hunters. With a few short simple rhymes readers are also educated on ocean pollution and provided some simple steps we can all take to help clean up. I can imagine this book being a great piece for teachers to include in their curriculum about marine biology and oceanography. The book is filled with beautiful art pieces of whales in the ocean. Some of my favorite art pieces from this book are from the bottom of the ocean looking up at whales as sunlight comes through the clouds and water. Contrast this with the dramatic scene where whalers are hunting and you really do get to experience the full range and beauty of a whale’s life in this book.
Song of the Blue Whale is a picture book that will educate as it entertains young readers. With magnificent art on nearly every page, any child is sure to appreciate the majestic nature of these animals and come away with a better understanding of what whales face in the open ocean.
Pages: 34 | ISBN: 1916184847
Mimi’s Adventure
Mimi’s Adventure, by Keith Wheeler is a wonderful children’s story of a little doll named Mimi who wants to go on an adventure. As she sits on the window sill one night, she wishes upon a star to go on a magical and amazing adventure. Just then, a balloon flies into the room and Mimi grabs on tight and the balloon whisks her away. She journey’s around the world, but as she realizes she doesn’t know where she is, she begins to miss the little girl she belongs to. Now, she wants to go home, but is unsure of how to get back!
Author Keith Wheeler’s story is filled with easy flowing rhymes and vibrant pictures that grab your attention. Each page has fun and whimsical illustrations showing emotive characters in various settings. From the little doll Mimi, to her little girl, and her little farm, every page is filled with sharp graphics that bring to life the different locations and settings found throughout this magnificent adventure. The book is filled with simple words, making this a great book for kids learning to read.
Mimi’s Adventure is an amusing and lively children’s story that will capture the imagination of any child who can imagine their own toys going on their own adventures, much like the Toy Story movie. With rhymes that are fun and engaging, and a character that will surely bring a smile to your face, Mimi’s Adventure is a book that is easily read multiple times.
Pages: 26 | ASIN: B078MW5XBG
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