How Not to Kill Yourself attempts to give people with a suicidal mindset a reason not to do it—at least not today. Overall, I think it achieves that goal. Though obvious recommendations, like call a friend or just wait one more day, are discussed, many new ideas are also included.Continue Reading
Are you looking to lower your carbon footprint and save money as well as the planet by creating less food waste? The average American household throws out almost a third of the food it buys—that’s $3,000 annually right into the trash can. The Everlasting Meal Cookbook has a multitude ofContinue Reading
First of all, don’t make the mistake I did of thinking there is an easy answer to My Gut issues. There isn’t one within this book or any single source. This book first delves into a detailed explanation of what is happening in your gut to cause your disease. ItContinue Reading
The world of art has always been mysterious, but The Madman’s Gallery shows us the far reaches of artistic vision. From a skeletal zombie statue with a huge boner to portraits composed of fruit, and a baker of heads who uses cabbages as bandages, all of these colorful images areContinue Reading
A real-life history of both the Marquis de Sade and the twisted story of his long-lost manuscript sounds like an intriguing tale. However, the organization of The Curse of the Marquis de Sade was so confusing, it was a hard book to read. If you don’t know already, de SadeContinue Reading
It is not your imagination that disasters like hurricanes, wildfires and floods are occurring much more frequently lately. The world is heating up resulting in not just more frequent but also more severe weather events. With insurance companies making historically high cumulative payouts, they are forced to raise rates. HigherContinue Reading
Are you curious where technology is going next? Decoding the Metaverse explains where we started (think UseNet groups and AOL) to where we are going soon (the metaverse). Science fiction has been talking about a completely virtual, digital and 3D world for literally decades. I’m not talking about Meta’s VRChatContinue Reading
It’s hard to believe but it is already time to be thinking of starting your kitchen garden. What you say? You have never had a garden before but are intrigued by the ease and environmental pluses of having your own small household garden? Look no further than Starter Vegetable Gardens.Continue Reading
Air fryers are a terrific tool for cooking without the mess and calories of oil frying. However, they have one major disadvantage, a small cooking area. Cooking in batches means food either gets cold or your family begins meals at different times. However, the air fryer excels at cooking smallContinue Reading
New Year’s Eve has passed and even the hangover is gone. You want to set a resolution for a dry January. But sodas, tea and fruit drinks just don’t seem festive enough for dinner. No problem. Welcome to the New Mocktails Bible, where the drinks are all beautiful and tastyContinue Reading
Action is a book about writing action into your book, screenplay or graphic novel. It methodically describes how all fiction follows an action methodology regardless of genre. Each genre is explained in excruciating detail. No prior knowledge is assumed. I would assume most writers or readers know that epic storiesContinue Reading
Are you looking to broaden your home cooking horizons beyond Mexican and Italian dishes? Look no further than Simply Korean, a Korean cookbook that is truly simple. I have never cooked, and rarely eat, Korean food. But I’m tired of my usual dinner menu. This cookbook translates traditionally obscure ingredientsContinue Reading
Are you ready for a memoir about working front of house in a fancy restaurant? While not as shocking as Kitchen Confidential, Your Table is Ready does offer a few sweet behind the scenes tidbits that you may have been more comfortable not knowing. Your Table is Ready is perfectContinue Reading
Just in time to daydream about your next new year resolution, Live Life Keto explains why a keto diet might be perfect for you. After a forty-page introduction to the keto diet, the book delves into 104 keto recipes. There are fifteen breakfast, ten soups/stews and ten lunch/meal prep recipes.Continue Reading
The Sex Pistols were a phenomenon that popped up about the same time as disco began in the mid to late 1970s. There truly couldn’t be two more opposite styles. For angry young people upset about inflation and no jobs, punk was the perfect way to release their frustration thatContinue Reading
The subtitle for The Number Ones is Twenty Chart-topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music. It sounds like hyperbole—but it’s not. Get ready to give your favorite music streaming service a workout as you revisit old favorite songs and find new ones. The book covers music from 1960Continue Reading