Chapter 2013

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Do You Want To Trade Books?

I cleaned out an office yesterday, and discovered I had about 30 un-read books. Looks like I have enough material for about a year, not including the 10 or so un-read books on my Kindle and graphic novels.I also have a large pile of books that I've read and probably won't read again. If you are interested in any of them, can we trade for something you've read and probably won't read again. Here is my list:7th Son: DescentThe 4-Hour Work WeekThe Rise of the Creative ClassNow, Discover Your StrengthsBeyond The Call of DutyJust...

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Kindle Is Convenient But Not Always The Best Choice

I know that’s a bold statement, not cost affective. Why am I saying that? Let’s look at a few things. Utah author Brandon Sanderson (who, by the way is finishing Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series), has The Well of Ascension (Mistborn, Book 2) for sale on Amazon in paperback for $7.99. The Kindle version of this book is, $7.99. No savings, and...

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Book Review: It's Your Ship

My personal trainer recommended a book the other day called It's Your Ship, by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff. As a former United States Marine, I try and read leadership books written by those who served in the military. I connect with them. I understand their leadership styles and I always learn something.Leadership comes in many forms. Good leaders...

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Learning The Value Of A Hot Story

Today was Breaking Dawn day. One of the hottest days in the book business. A day that compares to a Harry Potter day. Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight series, released book four today. Just to give you an idea the number of people who wanted to stand in line to get a copy, my wrist band said number 800, and that was just at one book store.Needless...

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A Twitter Book Club

This is an interesting idea, connect Twitter users, assign a book to read and then post a review via the Twitters 140 characters. The group was started by Drew (http://twitter.com/digitalmaverick) and he also created a Wiki to follow the progress of the book.If you want to get involved, friend Twitter user @bookgroup and visit the Wiki.Januarys book...

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The Cipher By Diana Pharaoh Francis

In September I attended MountainCon III where I met author Diana Pharaoh Francis. At the time of MountainCon her new book The Cipher hadn't been officially released but she was able to read some of the book to us during one panel discussion. I purchased all three of her published books, Path of Fate, Path of Honor and Path of Blood. I was very excited...

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I Won A Book - For Parents Only

A while back I left a comment on the blog In Reba's World because she was giving away a book called For Parents Only. The title of the book is what peaked my interest seeing how my 4 teenage children keep me on my feet. I received the book in the mail today (thanks Reba!) and I will read it as quickly as possible and write up a review. In the mean...

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New Books For Me - Pirates Of The Blue Kingdoms

I picked up a couple of new books from Utah author Paul Genesse. Of course Paul has short stories in each one. Sail enchanted seas and cross swords with a crew of award-winning fantasy authors in this first book of the exciting new Blue Kingdoms™ world! Within these pages, you’ll find enchanted islands, angry sea gods, mysterious magic, and pirates...

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Book Party For Red Dragon Codex

I'm excited to announce that on January 12, 2008, Rebecca Shelley will host a release party for her new book Red Dragon Codex. Here is an excerpt of the email I received from Utah author Ken Rand: You’re invited to the launch party for Red Dragon Codex by West Valley City writer Rebecca Shelley (writing as R.D. Henham), Saturday, January 12, 4-6...

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Amazon Purchases Hand Written Book From Author J.K. Rowling

Amazon.com has paid £1,950,000 at an auction, approximately 4 million US dollars, for a hand written book from the Harry Potter series Author J.K. Rowling. The book, entitled "The Tales of Beedle the Bard", also includes original hand drawn illustrations, leather cover and sterling latches. Ms. Rowling donated the money to a children's charity in...

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The Writers 10% Rule

A few weeks ago I met a really great Writer named Ken Rand. Ken has been a writer for a very long time. He's written everything from newspaper articles to short stories to novels. One of the really cools things about Ken's writing is he covers a broad range of genres. If you want to learn from a writer who has done it all, Ken is your...

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The Bourne Ultimatum opens today

A movie that I have been excited to see opens today. The Bourne Ultimatum, the 3rd and final chapter in the series, opens in theaters across the US today. I'm a huge fan of the trilogy, both the books and the movies. I realize the books and the movies are considerably different, but for some reason I don't mind it. Matt Damon has done an excellent job in the role as Jason Bourn...

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First pass at Seth Godin’s book The Dip

It's only 80 pages. It's only quarter inch thick. At first glance you may not think there is any substance to this book at all. But you would be wrong. The reason? Seth has removed all the fluff a book usually has. He gets right to the point. It causes one to reflect on the path you are on, and decide, right now, no delay, to make a change if one...

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Book Review: iWoz - 2 Stars

This was a mediocre book at best. I was really hoping that it was much better than it was. I had read several reviews which stated the writing style, the grammar, the pace, was poor. I have to agree. While I think a biography should include a wide range of experiences which gives the reader a real sense of the person, dragging on for pages about the same topic is boring. I guess my expectation was set too high, and that was my fault. I was on a waiting list at the library for months. Once the book came in I was very excited....

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Book Review: The Long Tail

I just finished The Long Tail. Interesting book. I'd give it 3 out of 5 stars. There isn't anything wrong with the book, but it didn't blow my socks off. I got the gist in the first few chapters. I'm seeing Long Tail scenarios all over the place. Funny no one has ever tagged like this before. Read it, but get it from the Library.The Long Tail: Why...

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It’s Official: Tech Books Are Extinct

I've been watching the technology books on the shelves at my local book store dwindle over the past few years. Especially hard core books for subjects like programming and certification. I know you can buy books online for a fraction of the price and that's where most people are buying books these days. But in the work place who actually uses tech books anymore? With the Internet at my fingertips and the all knowing Google, do books actually have relevance any more? Programming Used to be when I had a programming question...

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The Four Agreements

I just finished reading The Four Agreements. Very interesting book. Don Miguel Ruiz did a pretty good job with this book. It's a little too touchy feely for me, but it gets the point acros...

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