by Site Owner | Dec 5, 2014 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Biographies & Memoirs, History
Their Spirit Lives On By Justin Martin Lifelong Books, $27.99, 352 pages Steeped in the history of the Civil War, author Justin Martin completely captures the spirit of these Rebel Souls in his book, aptly subtitled, Walt Whitman and America’s First Bohemians. Under...
by Seniye Groff | Aug 18, 2014 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Cooking, Food & Drinks
It has been nearly 40 years since city planner Barry Benepe created the idea for Hudson Valley farmers to bring their wares to the New York City sidewalks. He believed that city-dwellers should have access to the amazing fruit and vegetables the region offers,...
by Rachelle Barrett | Jul 25, 2014 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Education, Parenting & Families
Overindulgence is not a new concept. Everyone knows the spoiled brat became that way because she never heard the word “no” from her parents. What is new is that the spoiled brat is becoming the new normal. Current American society has lowered its expectations of...
by Site Owner | May 21, 2014 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Education, Parenting & Families
Well-Researched, Myth-Busting Book on Raising Today’s Kids By Alfie Kohn Lifelong Books, $25.99, 280 pages Breathe a sigh of relief, parents – we’re not screwing up our kids! In The Myth of the Spoiled Child, Alfie Kohn dispels the notion that we’re...
by Site Owner | May 20, 2014 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Cooking, Food & Drinks, Health, Fitness & Dieting
Awesome Resource for Cooking with Almonds By Brooke McLay Lifelong Books, $18.99, 235 pages With over 150 recipes, Almonds Every Which Way will open the reader’s eyes to the power and versatility of the humble almond. Chapter one introduces the reader to almond basics...