"Coined" hits it out of the park!!
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"Coined" hits it out of the park!!.... The reader benefits from the extensive travel and research by the up-and-coming author, Kabir Sehgal.... The book offers unique insights into the relationship between man and his money.... Here are thoughts and quotes from this fine book, offering a glimpse into its style and attraction:

Sehgal dissects money as though it were human, breaking his book into three segments:  Mind, Body, and Soul.... I was personally drawn to the Soul portion of the book.... It was refreshing to learn the world's major faiths (Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism) say much the same thing about money!....

The reader will ponder such questions as:  "Is it wise for me to be constantly in search of more money?"...."Does the pursuit of money engender personal contentment?"...."If I chases money, will I have room for a peaceful inner life?"...."Why does the worship of wealth captivate me?"....

"Coined" presents some fascinating truths about the relationship between man and his money.... Examples include:...."Less is more, and nothing is everything!"...."Yearning for more money may leave one with less time, satisfaction, and serenity."...."A mind caught up in earthly treasures is empty of heavenly ones."....

The book includes concepts such as:  "It's in forgetting money that we remember ourselves."...."There should be a time in ones life when one renounces money, external success, and indeed all worldly things, like belongings, status, and image."...."In a world in which most everything is valued in money, faith can become a refuge, a spiritual dam to the flood of money flowing rapidly through the rest of the world."....

I sincerely loved this book, and now have a deeper understanding when I hear common adages like:  "Money talks.".... Love of money is the root of all evil."...."Money makes the world go 'round."....

My advice?...."Spend some money, and read this intriguing book!"....
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I started reading this book at 10pm and read all through the night, finishing at 6am. Crazy!! I still cannot believe that happened as I value my sleep above all else. But it was worth it, and I just couldn't put it down. I must admit I am a bit infatuated with Pete Doherty. To be more exact, I am in love with his mind. He is such a creative, artistic, poetic individual, albeit a tortured soul. He has charisma by the boatloads and together with his ex-bandmate and "bromance" partner Carl Barat it is hard to get enough of them. Their chemistry together is just unparalleled, & highly entertaining. It actually makes me believe in love again. It wasn't just music, it was an ideal... something raw, powerful, brave... something to believe in. We'll sail on the good ship Albion until we find Arcadia, some day... the quest is what truly matters though. This was a great account of the early years because it was compiled by a friend of The Libertines', who was in the midst of a lot of the chaos. It is presented in the actual recorded words of Peter, Carl & many others presented in the story, which means that it is not always proper grammar or even complete thoughts, but it feels very real. A fascinating insight into their feelings and perceptions on what was happening during their rise to fame and heartbreaking demise. Everyone would have expected Peter to be dead of a heroin overdose by now, but against all odds in the year 2015 he is clean and The Libertines ARE BACK TOGETHER!! Who woulda thunk it, all original members too. They're doing a 2016 European tour so if you love this band as much as I do, you may actually get a chance to see them live (they are fabled for their live shows). Great read!
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I only put it down when I had to; and couldn't wait to get back to it at the first opportunity. I'm glad I got "They Deserved It" on my Kindle so I had instant dictionary access. What an amazing vocabulary! I loved learning new words while enjoying the rock-solid ride this book took me on. The span of centuries, the historical sequences, and then the jump to modern times in New York, Miami, Costa Rica, and Hong Kong just to mention a few. Having lived in all of those places drew me in tighter as I searched for references to familiar landmarks. My jaw dropped as I turned the page to see "The End". I want more! I loved this book and am looking forward to Aaron's next.
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This is a well written and very provocative novel, the title captures it all too simply. As you read this book, you can't help think that the concept is not so farfetched. The class distinction issue in the political theater and Occupy Wall Street movements, combined with the news this week about the disgruntled Goldman Sachs employee and the US Army sniper gone off the deep end, make Bogin's story all too possible. Highly recommended!
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John has done an OUTSTANDING job of mining the life, smell and times of GenX. He doesn't just scratch the surface, he digs down into the core. I smell a sequel...and will have trouble waiting. Great job John!
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Easily one of the most imaginative books I've read in recent memory. Moss' extremely well researched and creative thriller is put forth in shockingly elaborate style. His lightning quick wit (which is made obvious on page one and never lets up), coupled with carefully thought out character development - is the perfect combination which makes for an inspired tale that chills to the bone; a veritable sci-fi tome - worthy of high praise.

Bottom line - I would have given "Fear the Sky" 5 stars - as it really does deserve that rating. Alas - I make it a rule to withhold highest honors until I have read an entire series. Looking forward to his follow up - "Fear the Survivors"!!
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This is a thrilling read and breath of inspiration for any budding entrepreneur or venture capitalist. Co-author Jerry Bledsoe, a N.C. mystery writer, lends an air of cliff-hanger mystery to this exciting story. It is truly a page-turner! Plus, there is an intriguing section on the history of the transmitter radio, and early inventors like Marconi. Jerry Neal was a child prodigy with the heart of an inventor, who checked out a book by Alexander Graham Bell, went home, and built his own telephone. This energy shines through in this candid and at times humorous account of a company that went from literally a garage start-up formed by three guys to a high-tech, multi-national success.

Also recommended: Why Globalization Works, by Martin Wolf; As the Future Catches You, by Juan Enriquez; The Outsourcing Revolution, by Michael F. Corbett
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I began to write a review of this book a few months ago, but every time I began, I found I was at a loss for words.  This is not a common occurrence for me, so I was a little baffled.
  Last night, I heard Dr. Burk speak in person, and as I listened, mesmerized by his presentation, I finally understood. This book is filled with such a wealth of information, so many intriguing concepts to contemplate, there is no way I could summarize the vast scope of it in a few paragraphs.
  Basically, it is the story of Dr. Burk's life thus far, and what a life he has had! Starting out in traditional medicine, and with excellent credentials, he has had the courage to think outside the traditional confines of science, and explore not only the mechanisms of alternative medicine, but even the realm of what is considered paranormal!
  Let Magic Happen was written for the lay person. It often reads like a novel, and requires no prior knowledge of any of the subject matter.  While it is imminently entertaining, make no mistake, the concepts he develops can be life changing!
  This is a must read for anyone who has ever contemplated the thought that consciousness might represent more than a jumble of neurons inside our skulls, and that perhaps bodily death is not the ultimate end of us.
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A huge breath of fresh air. Different, entertaining and towards the end, you really CAN"T put the book down, becoming very eager to find out what happens next!!!  Hope the author is working on "Lifers go on".
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Ardyce West has woven a wonderful story with some fascinating characters. I was a little hesitant picking up this book. The more I read, the more I got caught up in the characters and the interweaving of their lives over multiple lifetimes... I couldn't put it down!  Even though this book is fiction, it was a great reminder about how incredibly intuitive, tuned in, creative and generative I can be with my own life, and how rich my life can be in so many ways. An inspiring and fun read!
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Wow, this was a page turner! I finished the whole thing in a day. Couldn't put it down.

I've followed EBR's rise for the last few years. I recognize some of the events, but this book reveals so much more of the story. It's like they say on that show The Real World on MTV..."you think you know, but you have no idea!"

The story is so intriguing and any entrepreneur will be able to relate to the struggles EBR faced over and over again, although some of them were quite extreme.

It's far from an ordinary entrepreneur's story. Brian has been there and done that through some seriously crazy situations most people couldn't even imagine.

Things weren't all roses, and he doesn't hide that.

He failed miserably plenty of times, and he got screwed over plenty of times. In his typical, ballsy, pissing-in-the-wind fashion, EBR has no problem naming names of the characters who wronged him along the way.

After reading his book, I have a newfound respect for EBR, and I feel inspired to push further and harder in my business.

If you're an aspiring entrepreneur, this book will give you amazing insights and motivate you toward success.

If you're a successful entrepreneur, it will invigorate you. Not to mention, you'll pick up a few ingenious tactics to ramp up your business. My mind is reeling with ideas now.

Finally, if you just love a good story, with tension, intrigue, danger, back-stabbing, and a myriad of twists and turns with a satisfying ending, you'll love this. I know I did.
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I am surprised that this book has not garnered more attention.

I don't remember how I came across this book on Amazon but I recall that the cover caught my eye. After reading through the storyline I decided to take a risk. Wow. I have not been able to put this book down. Broadly speaking it takes place in the 80s in the Lower East Side and there is a murder and a collection of some very interesting folks who are intertwined in it. The characters are so well developed and the story does not miss a beat or get boring in any places. I found myself in bed saying, "Okay, just one more chapter and then I'll go to sleep." The most challenging part of this book is that it had to end!

I also appreciated all of the bohemian flavor that came out of the writing. I could picture each character and the settings. There is a good dose of drug use (including Ibogaine, which doesn't show-up often), sex, black magic / satanism, strippers, runaways, high society and skid row, late nights and early mornings at diners, and each person trying to make sense of his/her reality. One thing that may have been nice would have been to include references to some 80s music to enhance some of the scenes.

As an academic who reads a lot of professional journals mixed-in with various spiritual books, "Loisaida" was an absolute treat! Go treat yourself and buy this book.
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The author has written a story that has NEVER been written before !
Hes taken history, Magick, retribution and vengeance to an unprecedented level !
Psychosis Y Dementia has risen above, and blown the roof off of the rules that apply to genre categories.
Its just a story, nothing more.keep telling yourself that DAMN! The author was on point with that comment !
What drew me in and kept me captivated was the build-up to this story !
It begins with a pirate ship off the coast of Spain - The Sea Eagle (1500s) and spirals into a phenomenal multi-genre story that will blow your mind!  The way that he has weaved this mind blowing story with detailed history of pirates, the Inquisition, Mayan, Spanish Armada and winds itself into a modern day timeline. Witchcraft & Dark Magick, and fused it into the buildup of unprecedented Magick in regard to the birth of Psychosis as well as Dementia, is beyond phenomenal ! As the reader dives into this book, their mind WILL be blown many times over as they discover that each of the characters are linked connected by a nearly never-ending timeline of invisible string.
The visuals will continue haunt your thoughts long after youve finished this book.
I wish there were a Psychosis Y Dementia in todays world.
TV Series ? Movie ?! IT WOULD BE A BOX OFFICE HIT ! I
This could be so powerful - marketing ideas - action figures, shirtsYeah Im putting this image on my denim jacket !
PS: The soundtrack ? Im thinking Black Sabbath ?
PPS: Will there be a book two?
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As a long time consumer of the SciFi/Fantasy genre and computer God, I found the concept of melding the multiple areas of computing, magic, and historically recognized Gods as absolutely fantastic!

I'm hoping that this is not going to be a one-time trilogy, with no further adventures from its unique realm.  While it is unique in concept (as far as I know, could be wrong), it also carries the reader to a level of anticipation where it becomes extremely difficult to put the book down, knowing that there is another great bit of action/plot twist/gear change around the corner.

I'm awaiting the third book's delivery, presently, with great eagerness.

I highly recommend this series.  If you start to read the book and your opinion differs, put the book down.  No need to fully read it and then place a critical review on here.  One man's Socrates is another man's Johnny Knoxville.
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I found this book thoroughly engrossing!!!  A friend recommended it to me and once things started rolling I couldn't put it down!!

Mike is charming, and heartbreakingly human and his narrative really carries the story .  The sci-fi action is intricately woven into current affairs and crises making the interplanetary adventures feel like they could be tomorrow's headlines.  Whether sultry or severe the situation, Church's writing paints a vivid and alluring picture!
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Ms. Black has written a compelling, sublime and imaginative work of literature. I became completely immersed in the characters and their stories, and it was not possible to tell what was going to happen next much as I tried to piece it together in advance. So unformulaic and creative, especially unusual within this genre - of which I am not even positive how to categorize it - its really one of a kind and Ms. Black has broken new ground in the sci-fi, goth, epic, vampire, otherworldly, erotica, thriller, fiction areas! Get it, read it - you won't be able to put it down!
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From the first page I was hooked. Every single word leaped from the page and sat it's behind on my work desk. :0) I 'saw' the stick up of Tech, 'heard' the tone in Bump's voice, 'felt' his crimson on me, and everything!! It was crazy good! My imagination has been worked so much from this short story,  I know the novel will put me an overflow of usage; which is great for a reader like me :0)

While reading this short story it made me think, 'How many young men started out like Animal?' I couldn't stop flipping the pages on my Kindle app even as I'm taking phone calls at work. I'm afraid to purchase the full novel because I'm afriad I'd get fired for reading instead of working. But I think I'll take that chance.

The characters are so well developed, 3 dimensional, and realistic. They're not 'living' a life that is made just for novels, but the life of real men. I'm drawn to Animal like a moth to a flame and I can't wait to download the full novel.