How much do you know about whiskey? Now that I’ve got The North American Whiskey Guide, I am very aware that there is a lot more to this beverage than I thought. The hardcover book is written by two experts in the field. Chad Berkley is the general manager of San Diego’s Aero Club Bar and […]
Books
The Gifted by Damian Wassel & Nathan Gooden
The Gifted is a beautiful and tragic post-apocalyptic fantasy. Words aren’t necessary in this graphic novel. The images alone convey the message clearly. There are some words that convey emotion and action (chomp, grr, wimper, howl, snap…), but it’s the images that tell the story. Those limited words accentuate what we’ve learned from the images. […]
The Wellness Kitchen by Paulette Lambert
Are you ready for 2015? Have you made any New Year’s resolutions involving health, weight or diet? The Wellness Kitchen has “fresh, flavorful recipes for a healthier you.” At a glance, it looks like a regular cookbook and you can definitely use it that way. But there is more to this cookbook than just a […]
The Best Dog Tricks on The Planet
Sure, you can teach your dog to do the basics – sit, beg, roll over …. but you can also teach your dog a whole lot more. Babette Haggerty has helped many train their dogs in person and through her appearances on TV and radio (Animal Planet, Martha Stewart…). She’s worked with celebrities and other […]
The Family Handyman Complete Do-it-Yourself Manual
Are you a fan of Reader’s Digest books and magazines? When I see Reader’s Digest on a book, I know it’s going to be filled with great information that is easy to understand and gets right to the point. That is definitely true of the newly updated Complete Do It Yourself Manual from The Family […]
Louise Loves Art by Kelly Light
Do you have a child who loves to create artistic masterpieces? Louise Loves Art is a beautiful picture book recommended for children ages 4 to 8. This is the story of a little girl named Louise who loves art (the things she creates) and ART (her little brother). She also has an adorable black cat. […]