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The Origin of Species (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature)

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by: Charles Darwin

March 19, 1998
This is of corse the basis for modern evolutionary works ,that being so it's not quite acurate to todays knowlege so this book is more of a historical book.This particular book is of good quality and structure with detailed image of the different species used as examples.

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Dexter in the Dark

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by: Jeff Lindsay

July 24, 2008
All I have to say has been said in other reviews, particularly about the author cashing in on the success of the series and previous books, but not really having any idea were to go. Dexter in the Dark changes genres from the first two books with appalling results. As a previous reviewer said, you can't say too much without giving away the plot, but what the author has done has removed all the uniqueness from Dexter, and made him an ordinary person facing an unusual situation. Dexter loses his charm, wit, and character and becomes boring.
I've given three stars because the book was an average supernatural thriller;as one in the Dexter series though it should be given a miss.
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Beatrix Potter - the Complete Tales: The 23 Original Tales

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by: Beatrix Potter

October 05, 2006
This is a single boxed book which is truly beautifully presented. The original pictures and stories in all their splendour are laid out with loving care. If like me, you do not have room for the 23 little books in a boxed set, this is simply a wonderful alternative. It would be a fantastic present or a perfect book that will make a great impact on your bookshelves. I maybe 50 and have never read a Beatrix Potter story before, but this has certainly caught my attention and made my day!

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Jane Eyre (Penguin Popular Classics)

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by: Charlotte Bronte

January 13, 1994
This is one of my favourite books and one I constantly re-read. I love all the characters, especially the way they are neither beautiful or perfect people. But the main reason I love this book is the character of Rochester and the way he loves Jane. He is definitely my favourite hero of all time.

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Quickies: Bk. 1 (Black Lace Quickies): Bk. 1 (Black Lace Quickies)

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by: Various

April 05, 2007
A nice and quick read for those of a racier nature. There are several short stories to wet your appetite or anything else! Thoroughly enjoy this book.

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Broken Skin

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by: Stuart MacBride

January 02, 2008
I actually got my missus into Macbride by getting her to read the last three chapters of this book... Now she too is hooked!

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Neris and India's Idiot Proof Diet Cookbook

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by: India Knight, Neris Thomas, Bee Rawlinson

January 03, 2008
Got bored on atkins.all too eggy somehow. This is different. The recipies are delicious. I have cooked 22 of them in the last month and they are lovely. The whole family has enjoyed them and it has got me enthusiastic and cooking again. The almond cake is great, onion bhajias the best i ever made and the thai meatballs are fab. I feel terrific and not deprived at all, on the contrary I feel I am eating better than ever before. the main problem is deciding what to cook next,(chilli bake I think!).

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The Six Sacred Stones

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by: Matthew Reilly

August 01, 2008
I picked this up as the blurb sounded good. I wasn't disappointed. As a couple of the other reviews say it is slighly comic book, but all in all a great entertaining read. I'm now going to go back and read his other books.

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Crystal

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by: Katie Price

November 01, 2007
Crystal is the second novel from Katie Price and is a very good effort.

This was the first book I read from Katie and I was pleasantly surprised.
Crystal, best friend Tahlia, and spoilt wannabe Belle are in girl group, Lost Angels. They decide to try out for new 'X Factor'-style TV show 'Band Ambition'. They become very successful and overnight are turned into the hottest girl group around.

However, it's not all smooth sailing in the limelight.
All three girls face trouble with the press, and unfortunately, Crystal suffers the worst...
Crystal falls for the charms of bad boy, Max, who happens to be Belle's boyfriend. Max seems perfect at first but soon his true colours show and he makes Crystal's like misery...
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Sepulchre

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by: Kate Mosse

May 15, 2008
From the opening chapters you realise that there is a lot of unneccessary filling (or padding) in this novel and as the book progresses, the plot development and ending becomes predictable and obvious. I'd lost interest about two-thirds of the way through and was very tempted to stop reading. But I had to keep reading simply to prove to myself that I was right about the plot and the ending - and I was. Certain strands of the storyline are totally superfluous and had they not been included, would not have been missed. And, if I'm being honest the standard of writing is poor.