Brief book review: The Brain, An Illustrated History of Neuroscience

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An absolutely fascinating compendium of facts and milestones related to "arguably the most complex thing in the Universe."

The Brain illustrated history of neuroscience

Publishing Oct. 21, 2015 and available on Amazon.com.

Disclosure: I received this book free for review; opinions are my own.

Brief book review: The Grandest Love

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A grandfather writes on "Inspiring the Grandparent-Grandchild Connection."

the grandest love review

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Disclosure: I received this book free for review; opinions are my own.

Brief book reviews: Holiday tales in The Love Letter Book Series for children

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Colorful holiday offerings from a fun, Christian-based series for kids, written by Soraya Diase Coffelt and illustrated by Tea Seroya.

love letters book series books for kids

Disclosure: I received these books free for review; opinions are my own.

Brief book reviews: 7 super school-time stories

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School is the focus for one and all once fall is in the air, even when it comes to reading for leisure not learning.

Candlewick Press offers the following seven super school-time stories for students of various ages to enjoy—once their homework is done, of course.

Mouse's first night at moonlight school

 

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Going Gypsy: One Couple's Adventure From Empty Nest To No Nest At All (book review)

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I've had the distinct pleasure of attending a few blog events alongside Veronica and David James, the amusing and adventurous couple who, once their nest emptied, sold the nest and took off to live a gypsy lifestyle on the road—and rails and seas and skies. They've long chronicled their trotting across the globe on their popular website, The GypsyNester.

going gypsy

The last time I attended a conference with Veronica and David, they gave me what turned out to be...

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Sensational Buttercream Decorating by Carey Madden (cookbook review)

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My mom made my wedding cake — a lovely off-white, multi-tier affair with delicate, pale yellow flowers and piping. My mom also made the cake for my oldest daughter's first birthday celebration. It featured a fabulous and festive clown that still stands out in my mind more than 30 years later.

Sensational Buttercream Decorating

Such fantastic cakes were made...

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