Archive for the ‘Other Nonfiction’ Category

Field Guide to North American Truffles

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Pros: Detailed guide to a little-known and lesser-understood area
Cons: This is still a relatively new field in the US and thus there are yet many unknowns
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Light of India,” Warren Dotz

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

Pros: Fascinating historical and cultural perspective; amazing artwork
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Why Moths Hate Thomas Edison

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Pros: Entertaining and informative information on all sorts of natural oddities
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to the iPhone,” Damon Brown

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Pros: Walks you through your iPhone’s functions in easy language
Cons: Rather lacking in helpful information; too much “fanboy” attitude; the manual has more information
Rating: 1.5 out of 5

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“Hip-Hop Hares”

Thursday, September 13th, 2007

Pros: Hysterical and amazing photographs that will inspire and wow you
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Vintage Vermont Villainies,” John Stark Bellamy II

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

Pros: Eerie, diabolical tales of old Vermont crimes
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Kitchen Confidential,” Anthony Bourdain

Wednesday, September 6th, 2006

Pros: Funny, witty, amazing story material
Cons: A bit depressing; language may be too much for some; a little disorganized; egotistical
Rating: 4 out of 5

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“Urge to Kill: How police take homicide from case to court,” Martin Edwards

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

Pros: Case studies; broad overview; neat details; good photos
Cons: Missing information; lack of necessary depth in places; confusing layout
Rating: 3 out of 5
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“The Complete Idiot’s Guide to 30,000 Baby Names,” by Marcia Layton Turner and Robbi Hess

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

Pros: Names taken from all sorts of creative places; a wide array of names to suit every taste; will give you ideas in case you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for in here
Cons: Some names I can’t imagine giving a child–gets downright silly in places; at least one missing piece of text
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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“The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Cleaning,” by Mary Findley and Linda Formichelli

Monday, June 5th, 2006

Pros: Effective, safe suggestions for cleaning every surface in your home
Cons: A couple of products are harder to find than others
Rating: 5 out of 5
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