Fix-It and Forget-It 5-Ingredient One-Dish Dinners by Phyllis Pellman Good

Fix-It and Forget-It 5-Ingredient One-Dish Dinners
by Phyllis Pellman Good
ASIN: B00AYRI3F8
Publisher: Good Books
Kindle (86 pages)

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Book blurb:

Fifty crowd-pleasing and simple dishes, all easily prepared in your slow cooker

From Bacon-Feta Stuffed Chicken to Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, the tasty main dishes in this cookbook are all drawn from hundreds of time-tested favorites. They can be prepared in the slow cooker, saving valuable time and oven space, and all include no more than five ingredients. In this delicious recipe collection you’ll find meals such as:

· Cranberry Pork Roast
· Sweet and Sour Chicken
· Easy Crock Taco Filling
· Porcupine Meatballs

Complemented by tips on how to make the most of your slow cooker, Fix-It and Forget-It 5-Ingredient One-Dish Dinners is guaranteed to be both useful and satisfying.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley for the purpose of review. The review is my honest opinion and I was not paid for this service.  

Fix-It and Forget-It 5-Ingredient One-Dish Dinners is a wonderfully written cookbook. The recipes are concise and easy to follow. The only thing that I did not like about the cookbook was the fact that there were very few illustrations included in the cookbook. More illustrations would have helped to grasp the reader's attention. It would also help them decide which recipes to try.

I give this book 3 stars out of a total of 5 stars.

A Wonderfully Creative Dessert Book by Dana Meachen Rau

Dessert Designer: Creations You Can Make and Eat!
By Dana Meachen Rau
ISBN-13: 978-1623700065
Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
Softcover (112 pages)

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Book blurb:

Turn your boring desserts into fantastic works of food art. Learn to make cupcakes into bunnies or candies into shining stars. The best part of this book is learning its OK to play with your food!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley for the purpose of review. The review is my honest opinion and I was not paid for this service. 

Dessert Designer: Creations You Can Make and Eat! is a very creative guide for making unique desserts. While this does give you the directions for creating the many creations inside it does not however, give you the recipes for the cupcakes, cakes or cookies used to make the creations. The author had some wonderful ideas of which I cannot wait to try. The author created step by step directions that are easily understood by someone who has never done anything like this before. There are tons of wonderful illustrations throughout the book in which you can use to reference your creation.

The included photos of the decorator's toolbox was a nice addition to the book as not every cook has used all of the tools that the author mentioned. It was nice to be able to look back to see what it was that she was referring to. Although the book was designed for young children, I think adults are more appealed to the book mainly because we as parents are always looking for new and unique ways to get our children to eat or try new things. This book certainly has new innovative ways of doing just that. Although the book creations are all for sweets, I think that the ideas would also do well with vegetable or fruit creations as well.

I give this book 4.5 stars out of a total of 5 stars.

Florida Theme Parks: A Guide by Alex Miller

Florida Theme Parks: A Guide by Alex Miller
ISBN-13: 978-0764343339
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Softcover (160 pages)

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Book blurb:

Welcome to the Sunshine State—a white sand paradise that plays host to millions of vacation-goers every year. Discover 20 of the state’s unique venues and the attractions that make them famous in engaging text and 280 color photos. Whether you’re planning your family’s dream vacation, or just looking for your next big adventure, this guide offers a window into the state’s largest and most exciting industry!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley for the purpose of review. The review is my honest opinion and I was not paid for this service.

Florida Theme Parks: A Guide is a wonderful guide of the major theme parks in the state of Florida. The author has captured some wonderful information about each park and has beautiful illustrations throughout the book. The book is well written and makes a great companion or resource for those who are looking to venture to Florida. The book listed information about some parks that are not as well known as those in Orlando (i.e. Walt Disney World), which is wonderful if you want to see something new during your trip to Florida.

I give this book 4 stars out of a total of 5.

The Action Bible Handbook by David Cook

The Action Bible Handbook by Sergio Cariello
ISBN: 978-1434704832
Publisher: David C. Cook; Reprint edition
Hardcover (224 pages)

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Book blurb:

What is a covenant? What animals are mentioned in the Bible? Who was Gideon? What kinds of jobs did Bible characters have?
Are you ready for some answers to the questions?
With vivid illustrations and kid-friendly explanations, The Action Bible Handbook gives you deeper insight into both familiar and challenging Bible words and names. Over 700 “whos”, “wheres”, and “whats” make it interesting and understandable. Learn about topics like:

· Animals and Insects
· Languages and Phrases
· Plants and Trees
· Places to Go
· Popular People
· Unnatural Disasters
· Weapons and Armor
And much more!

A complete index is included so you can find just the topic you’re looking for. And with the handy page number references, you’ll find this is the perfect companion to The Action Bible.

 I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley for the purpose of review. The review is my honest opinion and I was not paid for this service.

The Action Bible Handbook is a wonderfully illustrated companion to not only The Action Bible, but for any Bible.  It gives detailed information on many names, places and terms that are found throughout the Bible. I liked how organized the information was. It also gave you the page number of where you could find the name, place or term in The Action Bible or scripture from The Bible. I found this to be extremely helpful.

This book was very well written and full of so much information that I did not know previously. I like how they added appropriate illustrations in just the right places to help keep your attention. The information was written plainly so that even a young child could understand it.

I recommend this book for anyone who is studying the Bible or who wants to learn more about the Bible. It is definitely a wonderful resource that every home should have a copy of.

I give this book 5 stars out of 5 stars.

Children's Bible Comic Book Kings and prophets by Toni Matas

Children's Bible Comic Book Kings and prophets
by Toni Matas
ASIN: B003VRZR98
Kindle (161 pages)



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Book blurb:

Children’s Bible is a collection of comic books telling the stories of the Old and New Testament.

The main features of this publication are:
 
THE SCRIPT
• The comic book’s script is a faithful transcription of the biblical texts. No script elements alien to the original text have been added.
• We have used the Good News Bible.
• Every episode takes up one or two double pages. They can be read and used separately or consecutively.

THE DRAWINGS
• The realist drawings follow the tradition of the French Belgian clear-line school made popular by Hergé, creator of Tintin.
• The drawings are the result of an exhaustive work of graphical research, not only with regard to the landscapes of Israel, but also as for the characters’ attire (fabrics, colors, etc.), everyday objects (objects, food, etc.) and the architecture of the moment.
• As for the characters’ faces, we have worked with drawings from life. 

 I received a complimentary copy of this book for the purpose of review. The review is my honest opinion and I was not paid for this service.

I liked the author's idea of creating a Comic Book of the Bible to get children and young adults interested in reading God's word. He chose some excellent portions of the Bible to portray, but did not tell enough of the stories to get the message across. While this book has wonderful illustrations to gain the reader's attention, I felt as though there were not enough illustrations to be deemed as a Comic Book or Graphic Novel. Unfortunately there were several misspelled words throughout the book which is a distraction. This book would do better with more illustration panels and more of a storyline. I felt that the author did not capture and keep the reader's attention.

I give this book 2 stars out of a total of 5.