Pros: A bare-bones, up-to-date, highly useful reference tool for grammar and style issues
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
Technorati Tags: reference, book reviews, books, writing, editing, grammar, publishing
Archive for June, 2007
“Grammar & Style at Your Fingertips” by Lara M. Robbins
Thursday, June 28th, 2007Rival Hot Air Popcorn Popper, White
Wednesday, June 27th, 2007Pros: It does, in fact, pop popcorn; butter-warming cup on the top
Cons: It only pops a minimal amount of the popcorn you put into it; potentially dangerous to curious young onlookers
Rating: 2 out of 5
Technorati Tags: Rival, reviews, cooking, kitchenware, popcorn, popcorn popper
“Recursion,” by Tony Ballantyne
Tuesday, June 26th, 2007Pros: Fascinating and complex plot; beautifully interwoven time-period play; no easy answers
Cons: A couple of weak characters
Rating: 4 out of 5
Technorati Tags: Tony Ballantyne, book reviews, fiction, novels, Recursion, science fiction, scifi
“Whole Grain Baking,” from the King Arthur Flour Company
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007Pros: A ton of delicious whole grain recipes with handy tips
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
Technorati Tags: King Arthur Flour, reviews, cooking, cookbooks, baking, whole grain, recipes
“Thinkpak, Revised,” from Michael Michalko
Tuesday, June 19th, 2007Pros: A playful, useful toy to help you loosen up and create; portable and quick; self-contained
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
Technorati Tags: Michael Michalko, reviews, writing, creativity, business, Thinkpak, Thinkertoys, brainstorming
“Thinkertoys, Second Edition,” by Michael Michalko
Monday, June 18th, 2007Pros: An incredible range of inspiring exercises with many suggestions and fascinating anecdotes
Cons: Occasional confusions
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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“Secrets of a Jewish Baker, Revised” by George Greenstein
Friday, June 15th, 2007Pros: Some of the most delightful breads ever; bread for a week morning programs
Cons: Make sure you have a recent-model heavy-duty stand mixer before trying the stand-mixer amounts
Rating: 5 out of 5
Technorati Tags: Jewish Baker, book reviews, books, cookbooks, baking, bread
