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I picked up this book because my identity was stolen a few years ago. I had always maintained that I knew exactly how they did it (dumpster diving) and this book confirmed that in my particular situation that was probably how it was done. Most of the active scams outlined in this book you would think would be able to be overcome by common sense but yet you hear about folks getting fleeced all the time so in that sense it is probably a pretty good resource.
As the authors state in Chapter Six “how is this different from ready, aim, fire.” The authors answer that it's more about aim and fire. They then spend an inordinate amount of time trying to convince you that this is something new. It's not.
The basic premise is that you can plan but you have to use what you have at hand to take action. Not a bad premise but many better books have already been written along this same arc.
The authors also have a word mashup of creation and action or “creaction” as their hook. To me it is unwieldy and a failed gimmick. The best story in the book is in the beginning about how “The Black Eyed Peas” formed a band, read that and you will have gotten the best parts.
English teacher tells her experience teaching Shakespeare in a Maxmum Security Prison to inmates on segregation.
Excellent book on how higher learning can be accessible to everyone and how education can help even those who seem to be completely lost.
Good Read!
He loves the word “baller”.
Feels like this is part of his branding with a book as a business card.
It's not horrible, it's just pretty average.
Buried among all the other coming of age stories Mr. Wells gives us a fascinating story about a budding serial killer. The premise is different, the writing is excellent, and the tale is well told. My only beef is that Dan Wells is such a good writer that IMHO he would have been much better off without the demon angle. I don't believe he needs it to take you on a frightfully fulfilling journey. You bet I'll be reading his next entry in this series and whatever else he happens to write in the future.
Wanted to love this book and I could have gotten over the experimental writing style after a bit; however, I got to a certain point where I wasn't really bored but more apathetic. Really, really wanted to like this. Sorry.
I'm giving this a four not because it is a literary classic or a book that will change your life. However; it is quite simply delicious. I snurled my nose more than once when she graphically describes her new found favorite brain treats and how to enjoy them - straight up, mixed with other delicious foods that when combined with brains gives you an odd sense of ewww...that sounds yummy (not the brains part), and hey who wouldn't love a brain smoothie. Of course there are also the frozen dinners which when eaten without being heated give you “brain freeze”. I apologize but that totally cracks me up.
If you don't like zombies then this a great introductions to the genre that stands on its own merits.
Pure fun, and the cover art kicks arse!
Save the planet on the cheap.
A few good ideas. Got the book at the library so I already feel sanctimonious ;-)
This book is perfectly seasoned to my tastes. The writing on and about food is spot on and the recipes...OMG the recipes. They may not be the simplest but the results...ahhh...
Woman who knows people who have connections who take her hunting. She kills animals and eats them. Blah..blah...blah
Strong 4. Have changed some of my investment patterns due to this book and some other research that I've done. Rarely do I reread books but I have a felling I'll dip into this one again.
Sweetly rendered tales of trial and triumph from cowboy poet and humorist Baxter Black. Life lessons abound told in a folksy, accessible way.
Simply a fantastic series. Funny, snarky, and yes even romantic at times all combining for a great undead read.
