Showing posts with label book reviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label book reviews. Show all posts

Friday, October 7, 2016

EXTREME BETRAYAL

Author: Sean Fraser



Imagine if you will, you are a young somewhat naive woman from Florida working for a company in a city like Vienna.

One day you receive a package with your name on it. Not realizing that it is meant for the other Sarah in the office.

You open the box expecting a care package from your mother but instead what you find unnerves you.

What you find, is that your identity has been stolen. How do you get it back?

You visit the one friend you made and seek her help with what is in the box.

Unbeknownst to Sarah what is in the box could mean her life and little does she know that this is the beginning of the strangest adventure involving danger, intrigue death and foreigners anyone could imagine.

Sarah is told to go on the run by her friend, but is she Sarah’s friend.

Follow Sarah’s life and death struggle in Extreme Betrayal. Who is the ultimate friend that helps Sarah.

Extreme Betrayal is engrossing and will keep you reading to find out what happens next as Sarah travels through European countries and into the belly of the best to clear her name and get her identity back.

If you enjoy mysteries with action that will keep you engaged, Extreme Betrayal is the book for you.

Sarah’s thoughts are centered on staying alive.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Strategic Career Engagement: The Definitive Guide for Getting Hired and Promoted

By Stoney deGeyter

Strategic Career Engagement is relevant for anyone looking for a job at a small business or corporation. This book is more than just a guidebook. There are concrete examples of qualifications that make candidates competitive for open positions, like how to interview so that you appeal to the hiring manager.

Anyone looking for a job or working online will find a plethora of information on his or her personal career platform -- an important factor for finding a job or building an entrepreneurial brand. Also within the pages of Strategic Career Engagement are resources that candidates can search to learn more about topics like improving their resume.

If you are a job seeker or business owner, I recommend that you add a copy of Strategic Career Engagement to your business library.

After reading Strategic Career Engagement, this reviewer awards five out of five stars to Strategic Career Engagement and a must read recommendation for any job seeker or entrepreneur.

Reviewer:
Robert Medak

Freelance Writer, Blogger, Editor, Proofreader, Reviewer, Marketer

The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period!

By Stoney deGeyter

The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period contains checklists, and action points that anyone from a new or seasoned entrepreneur needs to have in their online marketing arsenal.

Although, you may not do your own marketing, The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period is a book every entrepreneur should have in their library as a reference to audit your marketing to assure that all relevant items of your online presence are well-appointed and up to date on your website.
The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period is a good reference for asking questions before you hire a marketer to address their knowledge of your requirements. Without clear understanding, your marketing may fail.

All entities online should have a basic understanding of what marketing is and isn’t in relation to individual entrepreneurs and small businesses.

There is no one size fits all marketing plan, a plumber or a freelance writer would not market to the same clients, therefore, by reading and using the checklists in The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period will help your marketing efforts for your particular needs for marketing to you ideal client.

Without a concrete plan using the checklists in The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period you could sped a good deal of time using the trial and error method. Save time, pick up a copy of The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period and learn about what your online site needs to market effectively.

This reviewer awards five out of five stars to The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period by Stoney deGeyter.

Reviewer
Robert Medak

Freelance writer, blogger, editor, proofreader, reviewer, and marketer

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Talon: Connected, Book 4

By Gigi Sedlmayer

The Talon series shows that anyone can be a hero no matter his or her size, special needs.

Matica finds courage in the jungles when her father becomes incapacitated and must rely on Matica for his life. Her birds Toma, Tima, and Talon help her find courage and determination she never knew she had.

To find out how her bird friends help her find something within herself she was unaware of, you will have to read the book. The series is the story of a child small for her age that shows the people of the village that anything is possible if you only believe in yourself.

The Talon series is a series recommended for all ages, and for parents to read to their children. It isn’t often that a story for all ages comes along that parents don’t have to worry about language or content for their children when reading.

The Talon series rates five stars. If you enjoy reading something positive, the Talon series is one that you should get a copy of Talon, sit back and begin reading.

This reviewer feels privileged the author allowed this reviewer to read, and review Talon Book One through Talon Book Four.

Thank you, Gigi, for allowing me to review the series. 
  
Talon: Connected
Reviewed by

Robert Medak

Friday, November 15, 2013

The Thirteen Great Economic/Business Myths that Dominate Our Lives

By Sanford W. Kahn

Only forty-five pages yet filled with information, and a primer about how business and the economy works.

The Thirteen Great Economic/Business Myths that Dominate Our Lives is about making understanding economics easier for the average person, reading this book will help as readers can refer to the thirteen myths anytime they wish.

Reading The Thirteen Great Economic/Business Myths that Dominate Our Lives is easy and straightforward for all readers.

Mr. Kahn debunks the myths in plain English; a degree in economics to understand the myths isn’t needed. The Thirteen Great Economic/Business Myths that Dominate Our Lives is not filled with jargon.

The Thirteen Great Economic/Business Myths that Dominate Our Lives delivers its message clearly and succinctly.

This reviewer gives The Thirteen Great Economic/Business Myths that Dominate Our Lives five stars.

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Thursday, August 1, 2013

Talon, On the Wing

Talon, On the Wing is book two in the Talon series. Talon, On the Wing is the continuing saga of Matica. Talon son of Tamo and Tima became the first friends to accept Matica just as she is, while the Indians in her community would only laugh and make fun of her diminutive stature.

After Matica and her father saved Tamo, Tima, and their unborn child, they trio became friends and through the amazement of the relationship between the family and Matica did the natives began to accept and care for Matica as well.

Talon, On the Wing is an engaging story about being who you are no matter what others may think of you, no matter your size, you can make a difference.

The author of the Talon series, Gigi Sedlmayer tells a story that readers of all ages will enjoy.

Talon, On the Wing is a story of love and friendship for all ages to reveal in. A book that parents can read to their children or children can read on their own. There is no violence for parents concern. It’s nice to see a book for children and adults to read.

Talon, On the Wing is a five star out of five stars read. Talon, On the Wing is a must read as well as Talon, book one.

Reviewed by

Robert Medak

Friday, February 1, 2013

The Other Island


Author: Jaime Martinez Tolentino

The Other Island is an engrossing tale of a Hispanic kid from Puerto Rico whose parents moved from the island to apart of New York in hopes of giving their children a better life.
People can relate on many levels to The Other Island. This memoir is also part history. Readers will learn something about growing up in the U.S. when English isn’t your native language, and one comes from a different culture.
The protagonist must face the difficult task of assimilating into a foreign way of life and overcoming not only language and cultural issues, but also health issues and issues of poverty and cultural stereotyping; being Puerto Rican growing up in the 1950s and 1960s El Barrio (Spanish Harlem) of New York.
Then there is the problem of having to move to El Barrio because New York declared eminent domain over 17 blocks (16.3-acres); including the one where you’re living, in a rundown building. Then, having to move into the only place available, which is a step down because the city is going to build the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts where your building presently stands. All your family receives in compensation is moving expenses, leaving the family to find a new place they can afford.
This review is from reading The Other Island by Jaime Martinez Tolentino, a Puerto Rican who was the first in his family to entertain the idea of college. He was the first in his family to graduate from college.
The Other Island is a book for every reader. The Other Island receives a five out of five stars rating, with a must read recommendation.
Robert Medak
Freelance Writer, Blogger, Editor, Proofreader, Reviewer, Marketer
My Social Media Sites http://xeeme.com/RobertMedak

Sunday, July 8, 2012

CIA Fall Guy


By Phyllis Zimbler Miller

CIA Fall Guy is a story that will keep the reader guessing why Beth Parsons is called to Langley after twenty-five years, when all she did was type reports when she and her husband were in Germany, and the place where Beth lost her husband in an explosion.

With the intrigue and spooks in CIA Fall Guy, readers will be unable to put this book down.

Following the actions of Beth and those following her trying to eliminate her to cover tracks and people will keep the readers of action-thriller books wondering whom, why some of the players in CIA Fall Guy wished Beth gone forever.

While CIA Fall Guy is fiction, it could happen. Is there anyone that truly performs checks on what organizations in the government are doing? CIA Fall Guy will make readers think while being entertained.

CIA Fall Guy, a must read book for everyone, especially those that are action-thriller readers.

Phyllis knows how to engage the reader, making them care about Beth and pulling for her to find out what is behind the people trying to eliminate her. Who is behind the plan to eliminate her?
You will have to read CIA Fall Guy to find out. CIA Fall Guy is worth the read.

This reviewer awards CIA Fall Guy five stars, and a must read recommendation.

Robert Medak
Freelance Writer, Blogger, Editor, Proofreader, Reviewer, Marketer

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Lt. Commander Mollie Sanders


By Phyllis Zimbler Miller and Mitchell R. Miller

Lt. Commander Mollie Sanders is a graduate of United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, Mollie is an electronics and computer geek, and driven to excel in everything she does to prove herself in a male dominated navy.

Lt. Commander Mollie Sanders receives assignment to sea duty as the second seat, fire control, in an F-18. While on what should be a routine training mission, Mollie and the pilot are fired upon by a mysterious missile that was not part of the training flight, thus begins a conundrum for Mollie and her pilot Kevin, nickname Surfer.

Lt. Commander Mollie Sanders is an engaging read for people that like the adventure/mystery genre. Phyllis and Mitchell weave a tail that brings intrigue and characters that will keep you reading for hours, because you won’t want to put down this book, that’s what happen to this reviewer.

This reviewer found Lt. Commander Mollie Sanders a well-written book, that should hold the interest of any reader to see what happens next, and if the ice maiden will thaw, and become a normal person. You’ll have to read the book to find out the rest of the story and where the missile might have come from.

Lt. Commander Mollie Sanders receive a must read recommendation from this reviewer and is awarded four out of five stars.

Robert Medak
Freelance Writer/Blogger/Editor/Reviewer/Marketer

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Not in the Wind, Earthquake, or Fire


By Philip Sharp

This review is from a pre-pub copy of Not in the Wind, Earthquake, or Fire. The story is a memoir of a soldier’s stay in Iraq written in a journal his wife gave him.

How would you react to being in the middle of a war zone, where you can’t trust the people living around you? What are the living conditions, and what kind of a mindset would you have in such a place?

Not in the Wind, Earthquake, or Fire is a book that will give you a first-hand look through the eyes of a soldier in a war zone with IEDs, and infiltration of fighters who don't what non-Muslims in their country  living at all.

Not in the Wind, Earthquake, or Fire also contains photographs of troupes in camp trying to make as normal a live as possible in unusual conditions.

If readers are at all interested in finding out more about where U.S. dollars are going and how our troupes are coping, reading Not in the Wind, Earthquake, or Fire will give you some idea.

This reviewer found the story engaging and worth reading for many reasons, and awards four out of five stars recommendation.

Robert Medak
Writer/Editor/Reviewer/Marketer

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

The Between


By LJ Cohen

The Between is a book for those who love the Fae, unusual characters, and a doorway to access them.

How would you handle it, if someone told you that you’re of pure Fae blood when all you knew of was the same world that most of us live in daily? Imagine that your Fae parents were at each other’s throats, battling for total control of the Faerie Lands because of something you had no knowledge of, and placed you in the mortal world as a child.

This is the well-written and engaging premise of The Between. This reviewer found it a pleasure to read this book and recommended it to his wife who loves Fae, and creatures of fantasy, as does the reviewer.

If enjoy reading, this reviewer recommends The Between for all readers, not just fantasy readers.

Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of The Between, sit back in a comfortable chair and enjoy yourself with a good book.

This reviewer awards four stars out of five to The Between; and is ready to read more from author LJ Cohen.

Robert Medak
Freelance Writer/Editor/Reviewer/Marketer

Friday, January 20, 2012

Gauntlet Runner: A Tale from the French and Indian Wars

Author: S. Thomas Bailey

Gauntlet Runner, while a work of fiction, is about real battles that took place in early America before the fight for independence.

As a reviewer I must mention that there is a graphic description of the torture of Indian captives that some may find disturbing. It all depends on the individual reader and their level of comfort with the descriptions. Many such incidents have been recorded and depicted in numerous movies dealing with the “White Man” and Indians (Now called Native American).

S. Thomas Bailey, author of the Gauntlet Runner is a researcher of early North American life as a raw historian.

If you are at all interested in early American history, Gauntlet Runner is a book that should be added to your required reading list.
This reviewer assigns a four out of five stars to Gauntlet Runner with a must read recommendation.

Do yourself a favor and grab a copy of the Gauntlet Runner for yourself.

Reviewer for AllBook Reviews
Robert Medak
Freelance Writer, editor, reviewer
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Life Descending: Part One of The Cry of Havoc

Author: John Hennessy

As a reviewer, Life Descending: Part One of The Cry of Havoc is a book that made me wish I had part 2 as a reader. The cast of characters in Life Descending: Part One of The Cry of Havoc is believable and the setting is a planet other than Earth, with a combination of myth and magic. The cast of characters includes unique animals that can speak to the humanoids and mythical creatures that combine into a quest to find a rumored suit of armor with special properties.

Does this armor exist? The only way to learn the answer is to do what this reviewer did, read the book.

Life Descending: Part One of The Cry of Havoc is a book leaving this reviewer/reader wanting more of this tale to read to find out what happens next to Tom, Bravis, Keltin, Captain Ron (a parrot), and two Leprechauns.

Life Descending: Part One of The Cry of Havoc has everything in it that readers will enjoy; history, magic, myths, battles, and intrigue, which is something for everyone. Readers will love to read Life Descending: Part One of The Cry of Havoc as this avid reader/reviewer did.

While reading Life Descending: Part One of The Cry of Havoc, this reviewer found it hard to put down, although this reviewer prefers hard copies over electronic this reviewer read the later on a tablet using Adobe® Reader it was still hard to quit reading even while being tired. It has been a long time since this reviewer/reader has been so affected by reading a story.

This reviewer recommends reading Life Descending: Part One of The Cry of Havoc awarding it a five out of five star rating.

Reviewer for AllBook Reviews
Robert J Medak
Writer, editor, reviewer
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Is She Naturally Thin or Disciplined?

Insider Secrets of the Sexy and Slim!
By Sally Shields

Is She Naturally Thin or Disciplined? Contains the story of real women giving their insights on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and weight in age groups from 20’s through the 60’s.”

Within the pages of “Is She Naturally Thin or Disciplined? You can read how women have found what works for them in maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle so they are productive in their pursuits in various professions.

You will learn about the contributors’ food choices, exercise choices, and how they manage an ideal weight. The contributors range in age from early 20s to 60s. Each has found a plan that works for them.

The gist of the contributors’ plans, are good food, plenty of water, and exercise.

If you are tired of battling with the yo-yo weight problem, Is She Naturally Thin or Disciplined? May just be the book for you.

This reviewer is of the opinion that this book is not just for women, but is for anyone wanting to shed the extra pounds and keep them off.

Is She Naturally Thin or Disciplined? Receives five stars of out of five with a must read recommendation.

Robert Medak
Freelance Writer/Editor/Reviewer

Thursday, January 6, 2011

LinkedIn For The Clueless

By Victoria Ipri

Do not let the title LinkedIn For The Clueless dissuade you from reading LinkedIn For The Clueless if you wish to learn more about how to use LinkedIn as a marketing tool for your business.

In case, you haven’t heard of LinkedIn, a site for professionals, or are an experienced user there is a good deal of information for the user of LinkedIn in LinkedIn For The Clueless.

Today’s business and professionals must realize that “social networking” is akin to advertising and posting your CV/Résumé via your profile page. The point made in LinkedIn For The Clueless is to make it less a CV/Résumé and make it more personal. There are real people on LinkedIn and they would like to know other people, not just any profile.

Victoria wrote with tongue-in-cheek LinkedIn For The Clueless as the title, but LinkedIn For The Clueless is anything but. After reading LinkedIn For The Clueless, cover to cover. As a reviewer and a member of the LinkedIn community for some time, I found information, which I will incorporate into my presence in the LinkedIn community.

This reviewer awards LinkedIn For The Clueless a five star must read rating. This reviewer will recommend LinkedIn For The Clueless to any contacts that are looking for a source of information about social networking and the LinkedIn community.