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Book Review: A Strange, Sickly Beauty by Jon Dambacher

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A Strange, Sickly Beauty
Jon Dambacher
4 out of 5 Stars

Poetic in its approach and casual in its execution, Jon Dambacher’s sophomore effort “A Strange, Sickly Beauty” gives the gruesome gist of a lowly lobster being boiled alive within the first few paragraphs. What happens after that is a kaleidoscope of imagery and reflection used to make the reader analyze his or her own thoughts on love, life and religion. Continue reading Book Review: A Strange, Sickly Beauty by Jon Dambacher →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Kevin J McNeish, author of iOS App Development for Non-Programmers – Book 1: Diving In

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Kevin J McNeish, author of iOS App Development for Non-Programmers – Book 1: Diving In
(Oak Leaf Enterprises, Inc.)

This first book in the series is specifically designed to teach non-programmers how to create Apps for the iPhone and iPad. Many books designed for the beginning Apple developer assume way too much. In contrast, this book series assumes you know *nothing* about programming.

This first book is your “easy in” and builds confidence that you can write Apps for the iPhone and iPad. Each chapter and exercise has been reviewed by readers like you—with little or no experience in how to make an App.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “iOS App Development for Non-Programmers – Book 1: Diving In?

Kevin J McNeish: The night it was announced Steve Jobs had passed away, by coincidence my wife and I already had tickets to San Francisco for Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Kevin J McNeish, author of iOS App Development for Non-Programmers – Book 1: Diving In →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Sally Hunter, author of You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down

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Sally Hunter, author of You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down
(Lulu)

Geoff was a senior bank manager when he was laid low by Parkinson’s Disease. In desperation, he turned to brain surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation, even though this meant staying awake during the operation. The surgery turned his life around.

The story commences in Geoff’s childhood and contains many humorous anecdotes. It also includes medical information and a chapter about a possible role for arsenic based sheep dip in causing Geoff’s Parkinson’s.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down”?

Sally Hunter: I met Geoff at a support group for people who had undergone Deep Brain Stimulation. I also care for someone in that category, so I understood Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Sally Hunter, author of You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down →