I’m a wee bit on the slow side sometimes when it comes to getting hooked on television programmes. Bones, a TV series about forensic anthropologist Temperance “Bones” Brennan — which was written by and based on the life of real-life forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs — is a prime example of that. It wasn’t until the […]
The elite Sigma Force is back in action in James Rollins’ latest novel, The Judas Strain. Sigma Force is made up of brilliant scientists, who are called on to save the world from time to time. This time around, a mysterious algae leads to an even more mysterious epidemic that infects both humans and animals,
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After moving to the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts with her husband Dean, Madeline Dare takes on a job as a teacher at an academy for troubled teens with wealthy families. At the academy, she discovers a disturbing world where the founder’s manipulative ways and “therapeutic regimen” leave Madeline feeling uneasy. She questions his methods but
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Everyone knows that famous image of Che Guevara that adorns T-shirts and posters, that of a young revolutionary looking all wind-swept and interesting in his flash beret. Unfortunately, that photograph, taken by Cuban photographer Alberto Korda, may be all that some younger readers know of Che, and there’s certainly much more to the bloke than
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If you’ve ever struggled to come up with the perfect insult to hurl at an annoying sibling/co-worker/spouse, this could be the perfect book for you. It’s packed full of witty, blunt, clever and even slightly corny insults. They range from the very clean to the just ever-so-slightly PG-rated and are broken down into categories, meaning
Not all insults but still good value Read Post »
Okay you tree-hugging, hairy armpit-toting hippies, look away now. This book isn’t for you. We’ve heard plenty about why global warming is a bad thing, but what about the flipside? Peter Janssen takes an irreverent look at global warming in this book, illustrated by Malcolm Evans. It includes cartoons and words on the debate over
Tree-huggers should stop reading now Read Post »
The back cover of the book describes it as “a heartbreaking story of abuse, betrayal and ultimate redemption” but I think it’s fair to say that any tale of abuse of a child is going to be heartbreaking. Author David Thomas’ parents split up when he was young and he had to endure growing up
Readable but not brilliant Read Post »
Us Kiwis have always been suckers for Aussie farming stories, in book and on TV, so it’s no surprise that Rachael Treasure’s books are proving popular. In this story, loveable larrikin Kate Webster is the star. Kate tends to live for today and worry about tomorrow when it happens. Unfortunately, she has a habit of
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Now here’s a book that really kept me guessing until the very last page and beyond. Yes, it had the type of cliffhanger ending that means I’ll be queuing up to buy the next installment when it comes out. The story is about forensic anthropologist David Hunter, who should be heading home to London to
Grisly, nasty and I love it Read Post »
When it comes to self-motivation, elite athletes have the market cornered. These guys (and gals) have the drive and stamina to push themselves to their limits, constantly striving for excellence. This book of inspiring anecdotes and case studies is a source of new ideas for those who want to be the best they can be
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