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Zohar
Join Date:
2011-10-03
About
A father, husband, book blogger, software engineer & wood worker who is known the world over as a man of many interests and to his lovely wife as “an idiot”.
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1. Man of la Book - A Bookish Blog
A bookish blog. Book reviews, bookish thoughts and giveaways.
Tags: Books, Giveaways, Reviews, Non Fiction, Biographies
Latest Blog Posts
- Thoughts on: War & Peace: Book 4 Part 4About: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is a fictional book first published in 1869. The work is regarded as one of the most important works of world literature. The copy I read was translated by Louise and Aylmer Maude. 1350 pages Publ...
- Fun Facts Friday: Dorothy Richardsonon May 17, 2013 in Fun Facts Friday Latest PostsDorothy Richardson (17 May, 1873 — 17 June 1957) was an English author. Ms. Richardson was an influential writer whose stream-of-consciousness style has influenced such luminaries as Virginia Woolf and James Joyce. Richardson’s work validated and...
- Book Review: Zorro by Isabel AllendeAbout: Zorro by Isabelle Allende is a novel which retells the story of the legendary hero. Ms. Allende is one of the most prominent authors in the world and this book is very different from the ones she is known for. 400 pages Publisher: Harper Langu...
- Star Wars Kids Roomon May 15, 2013 in Latest PostsMy son celebrated his sixth birthday yesterday, my wife and I decided to surprise him with a Star Wars themed room … on a budget. The reason I'm writing this post is because of the lack of resources I found on the Internet when it comes to kids Sta...
- Giveaway & Book Review: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Weckeron May 14, 2013 in 4 Stars Fiction Latest Posts Arab Golem Helene Wecker Jewish Jinni New York City Poland SyriaThe Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker is a novel taking place in New York, 1899. The story weaves two mythical creature from two different cultures to create a different kind of story altogether. The publisher is giving away one copy of this...
- Author Q&A with Glen WeldonGlen Weldon is a non-fiction book chronicling the fictional history of the Man of Steel in comic books, radio, TV, theater, music and movies. Mr. Weldon is a contributor to NPR’s podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour and author of...
- Twitter Roundup for Week Ending 11 May, 2013on May 12, 2013 in Latest Posts Twitter RoundupHappy mother's day to all the Mom's out there in cyberspace. My you have a joyful, easy and sunny day/week/month/year/life. Author Q&A with Sharon Kay Penmantinyurl.com/9h3atxy #BookReview New Post & #Giveaway: #Superman: The Unauthorized...
- Giveaway & Book Review: Superman: The Unauthorized Biography by Glen WeldonSuperman: The Unauthorized Biography by Glen Weldon is a non-fiction book chronicling the fictional history of the Man of Steel in comic books, radio, TV, theater, music and movies. Mr. Weldon is a contributor to NPR’s podcast Pop Culture Happy Hou...
- Book Review: Superman: The Unauthorized Biography by Glen WeldonSuperman: The Unauthorized Biography by Glen Weldon is a non-fiction book chronicling the fictional history of the Man of Steel in comic books, radio, TV, theater, music and movies. Mr. Weldon is a contributor to NPR’s podcast Pop Culture Happy Hou...
- Giveaway & Fun Facts Friday: Zoobiquityon May 10, 2013 in Fun Facts Friday Latest PostsWe may think our problems are uniquely human. But animals and humans get the same diseases. How might we better understand human health and illness if we harnessed knowledge from veterinarians, the doctors that take care of other animals? Zoobiquit...
- Fun Facts Friday: Zoobiquityon May 10, 2013 in Fun Facts Friday Latest PostsWe may think our problems are uniquely human. But animals and humans get the same diseases. How might we better understand human health and illness if we harnessed knowledge from veterinarians, the doctors that take care of other animals? Zoobiquit...
- Great Gatsby Infographicon May 9, 2013 in Latest PostsF. Scott Fitzgerald had much in common with "The Great Gatsby" narrator Nick Carraway. He had many famous and well-to-do friends who invited him in to their inner circle to share the decadence of their lifestyle in the 1920s. Fitzgerald's young artis...
- Giveaway & Book Review: Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II by Mitchell Zuckoffon May 8, 2013 in 5 Stars Latest Posts Non-Fiction Coast Guard Greenland history non fiction.Mitchell Zuckoff World War II WWIIFrozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II by Mitchell Zuckoff tells about the epic search for missing World War II Coast Guard soldiers who were on a rescue mission. The book provides and intense gli...
- Book Review: My Mother’s Secret : Based on a True Holocaust Story by J.L. Witterickon May 7, 2013 in 5 Stars Fiction Historical Fiction Latest Posts J.L. Witterick Jewish Poland World War II WWIIArticle first published as Book Review: My Mother's Secret by J.L. Witterick on Blogcritics. About: My Mother’s Secret : Based on a True Holocaust Story by J.L. Witterick is a fictionalized account of an actual woman who hid 15 Jews (and a German s...
- Guest Review: I Feel Bad about My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman by Nora Ephronon May 6, 2013 in Guest Posts Latest PostsI knew Nora Ephron's work without knowing that I knew it. She wrote, and sometimes also directed, some classic movies, such as When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle and You've Got Mail. None were favorites, but I liked most of her movies. When I...
- Twitter Update for Week Ending 4 May, 2012on May 5, 2013 in Latest Posts Twitter RoundupThe Quest for the Black Belt I decided to take the plunge and sign up for Taekwondo. My kids have been doing it for about a year and a half and I thought it would be a cool activity to do with them. After all, I remember when my father and I did stuf...
- Guest Review: The Corellian Trilogy III: Showdown at Centerpoint (Star Wars) by Roger MacBride AllenBuy this Star Wars Book in paper or electronic copy* Andrew: Originally published at: http://www.rancorslovetoread.com/2010/01/andrews-review-of-corellian-trilogy-vol_12.html 3/5 Rancors - Roger MacBride Allen's Showdown at Centerpoint...
- Fun Facts Friday: Sylvia Plathon May 3, 2013 in Fun Facts Friday Latest PostsEarlier this week I reviewed Pain, Parties, Work: Sylvia Plath in New York, Summer 1953 by Elizabeth Winder. I found that even though Sylvia Plath had a short life she led an interesting one. I tried to come out with 10 positive facts about Plath’s...
- Book Review: My Ántonia by Willa CatherAbout: My Ántonia by Willa Cather was written in 1918 and is considered the last in the “Prairie Trilogy” following O Pioneers! (review) And The Song of the Lark. This book is considered one of the greatest novels written by an American. 176 pag...
- Giveaway & Book Review: Pain, Parties, Work: Sylvia Plath in New York, Summer 1953 by Elizabeth WinderArticle first published as Book Review: Pain, Parties, Work by Elizabeth Winder on Blogcritics. About: Pain, Parties, Work: Sylvia Plath in New York, Summer 1953 by Elizabeth Winder is a non-fiction book about time mentioned in the title. The book pa...
