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5 | On Target and in Bite-Sized Chunks | I like devotionals as they give my wife and me something to work through as a couple and they give us something to think about when we have the time and quiet to reflect. Not all devotionals are created equally and I have found some that are way off the mark, meaning they’re about as far from Biblical as they could pos... | [] | 1647399246 | 1647399246 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,612,021,553,694 | 0 | false |
5 | Pleasant Read for the Avid Bird Watcher | I selected this book for my wife who is an avid bird watcher. Based on the description I assumed this would basically be a birder’s journal of the birds he had seen through the year, and for the most part that is correct. There is more than just a series of short stories and anecdotes here.<br /><br />The author is bas... | [] | 1623545412 | 1623545412 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,612,002,214,453 | 1 | false |
5 | Well-Rounded Coverage | My favorite cast-iron skillet is the most heavily used piece of cookware I own and I use it for a variety of things - Dutch baby, making sauces, frying eggs and sausage, and more. It's my workhorse pan. I do keep my eyes open for good cookbooks on cooking with cast iron and this one is a good one that covers a lot of g... | [] | 1646117638 | 1646117638 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,611,748,113,473 | 3 | false |
4 | Thinking Outside the Box | My wife has always preferred pies to cakes and as such we have pie more frequently in the house than cakes. We all like pie and we have a fair number of different ones we make. When I saw this book I thought it had some potential for adding new flavors to the different pies we make.<br /><br />The emphasis in this book... | [] | 1647399939 | 1647399939 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,611,737,152,528 | 1 | false |
5 | Different Kind of Devotional; NOT a Hymnal | My family and I have been partial to the old hymns of the church and we have sorely missed them in worship services. My wife has a hymnal that she bought for her personal devotional time, more as a supplement than a main devotional book. When this book showed up I jumped at the opportunity to get it. It is not quite wh... | [] | 1400218993 | 1400218993 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,611,669,048,589 | 8 | false |
5 | Fine Collection of Keto-Centric Air Fryer Recipes; Great Introduction | Two trends that are hot in the world of cooking right now are air frying and the keto diet. Both have multiple books on each subject that offer a lot of recipes, advice and guidance. This book brings both together. It’s not an exhaustive work on either subject, but it does provide a good intro to both and presents a ni... | [] | 1615649794 | 1615649794 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,611,661,213,626 | 7 | false |
5 | Good Collection of Air Fryer Recipes Developed for Toaster Oven/Air Fryer Combo Units | I made a mistake when selecting this title that I should make clear now, up front. My thinking was that this book was about using a standard toaster oven as an air fryer. This is not at all what this book is about; rather, it is a collection of recipes for working with a convection toaster oven that doubles as an air f... | [] | 1647396999 | 1647396999 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,611,657,341,136 | 43 | false |
5 | A Great Resource for the Devoted Fan | I was in high school when ZZ Top’s Eliminator album was released, and I wore out the cassette listening to it over and over. I am not what you’d call a diehard fan these days but I still enjoy their music. This particular book focuses on Billy Gibbons, the frontman of the band, and is a great resource for the dedicated... | [] | 0760367973 | 0760367973 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,610,279,871,897 | 0 | false |
5 | Mediterranean Cuisine Meets Pressure Cooker | Much has been written about Mediterranean cooking and the associated diet, and I was interested in this book because it brings the electric pressure cooker into the mix. It’s a good book and it covers a fair variety of Mediterranean cuisines.<br /><br />First off, I want to address a concern I had before I received thi... | [] | 1647398363 | 1647398363 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,610,209,683,341 | 11 | false |
5 | An Excellent Primer for the Beginner | I love to grill and I have several books on the subject of grilling. I would not call myself a beginner but I know I have much to learn, and I was curious about this book which is marketed as a good beginner’s book. It is indeed a good starter book and it goes into a bit more step-by-step material than I’ve seen in oth... | [] | 1647397774 | 1647397774 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,610,207,491,979 | 0 | false |
4 | Good Starting Point; Lacks Pictures | I enjoy eating most varieties of meats and I was interested in what this book could offer when I first saw it. At a glance (meaning, based on the title and cover art), it is easy to assume that it is a book specifically about grilling meats but that would be incorrect – this book covers a few different cooking methods ... | [] | 1647398118 | 1647398118 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,609,672,321,253 | 1 | false |
5 | Great Guide to Great Camp Food | It has been many years (decades, actually) since I have been camping and the idea of cooking for a camping trip is different than it was back then. I remember grilled meats, granola, and fried breakfasts prepared on a simple camp stove. People have since taken camp cooking beyond that and this book provides some great ... | [] | 1647390303 | 1647390303 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,609,512,501,235 | 0 | false |
5 | Fine Primer on One-Skillet Cooking | I was fortunate to have a mother who encouraged my interest in cooking when I was growing up, so getting out on my own when I graduated college and found a job was an easy transition – I knew I didn’t have to live on fast food and I knew I wasn’t going to starve either. Other guys are not so fortunate and some have fou... | [] | 1647397715 | 1647397715 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,609,243,049,268 | 1 | false |
5 | Excellent Collection of Tested and Retested Recipes from the Show | I really like Cook's Country and America's Test Kitchen (ATK) cookbooks and I have a few of them. They follow a very clear and predictable format, they're usually packed with pictures, and the recipes are almost always top notch. This particular cookbook showcases recipes that have been developed and presented on the C... | [] | 1948703386 | 1948703386 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,608,208,146,027 | 1 | false |
4 | Good Recipe Collection; Mild Organizational Issues | I have worked with the sous vide circulator and I like the control it gives me over the cooking process. Some things that are hard to get right with other methods become trivial with this method of cooking, and I am always keeping an eye open for good cookbooks and collections that will expand my horizons with the circ... | [] | 1647397316 | 1647397316 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,608,123,655,918 | 14 | false |
4 | Decadent Sweets Galore; No Savory Dishes | America’s Test Kitchen (ATK) cookbooks follow a very consistent and successful format that I like. I have several ATK cookbooks that have served me well, and I was pleased to have the opportunity to check out “Everything Chocolate”. It is a great collection of solid recipes for making chocolate goodies and sweets. I wa... | [] | 1948703084 | 1948703084 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,607,773,577,923 | 1 | false |
4 | Well Organized and Instructional | We love pasta in our house and I have tried my hand a few times at making homemade pasta, with mixed results. I have other books on pasta and pasta-making and was interested in seeing how this one presents the subject. Some pasta books present nothing but formulas and methods for making the pasta itself; others present... | [] | 1647397448 | 1647397448 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,607,507,645,525 | 1 | false |
4 | Good Collection of Easy Air Fryer Recipes; Few Pictures | I selected this book because I like to work with my air fryer and I am always looking for new ideas. I had not heard of the author before, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. So far, I am pleased with this book and have found some wonderful things to make in my air fryer. It’s not a perfect book but it has a lot to offer... | [] | 164739144X | 164739144X | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,607,482,550,477 | 5 | false |
5 | Excellent Christmas Cookie Book | Christmas cookies have been part of the Christmas season in my family for as long as I can remember (and probably far pre-date me as well). My mother always had a plate of assorted cookies ready to serve, and baking batches of seasonal cookies is a tradition she passed down to my brothers and me. Though we all have our... | [] | 1647397227 | 1647397227 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,607,396,053,476 | 0 | false |
4 | Well Organized and Written; Needs More Pictures | I have been baking bread for my family for over 20 years and I have amassed a good collection of cookbooks on the subject of bread and bread baking. I was interested in this book, with the thought of making more holiday breads (such as stollen, for example). This book delivers and is filled with all kinds of bread reci... | [] | 1646116364 | 1646116364 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,607,254,117,823 | 0 | false |
2 | Marred by Printing Errors | I love Creole & Cajun cuisine and I was excited to get this book. I know a little about this style of cooking though I have limited experience with it. When this book came I dug in and was eager – at first. This may very well be a good book, but my copy is marred by a terrible print run that leaves some of it hard to r... | [
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3 | Mainly an Italian Cookbook | Mediterranean cuisine encompasses a number of different nationalities and styles. This includes Italian, Spanish, Greek, northern African cuisines like Moroccan, and a few others. I looked to this book as a good overview for Mediterranean. This book does have coverage for a number of different cuisines that would be co... | [] | 1558329994 | 1558329994 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,607,184,397,577 | 15 | false |
4 | A Wide Variety of After-Dark Activities for Kids (and grown-ups too!) | Finding activities for younger children outside of computers and electronic gaming is challenging at best and futile at worst. This book is an interesting collection of ideas and things designed to gets kids (and grown-ups too) doing things after dark, inside and outside the house. There are some great ideas in this bo... | [] | 071124622X | 071124622X | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,606,918,065,555 | 0 | false |
4 | Well-Seasoned Dishes (not Necessarily Hot & Spicy, Though) | I like spicy foods (to a point) and I look for cookbooks that give me an opportunity to make foods with a little more flavor than the ordinary. I looked to this title to get me there and it does not disappoint in that regard. There is a caveat I would like to point out, though.<br /><br />Based on the title, one would ... | [] | 168052870X | 168052870X | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,606,909,397,573 | 0 | false |
5 | Excellent ATK Cookbook for the One-Portion Cook | I am a big fan of America’s Test Kitchen (ATK) cookbooks and I have a few of them. They typically give outstanding and well-tested recipes, though they are not always the simplest to follow or prepare. ATK has a very distinct and successful format for their cookbooks that I have come to appreciate, and this one follows... | [] | 1948703289 | 1948703289 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,606,792,247,201 | 3 | false |
4 | Decent Collection of One-Pot Recipes | I selected this book because it touts one-pot meals in particular, though I do have some interest in Paleo cooking as well so that's a bonus. I have several good books on one-pot meals and I has hoping this one would add to my collection of good recipes to make in a single pot. It's a good book but there is room to imp... | [] | 1592339697 | 1592339697 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,605,871,720,341 | 1 | false |
5 | This Cookbook is the Real Deal | I spent part of my teens living in Andalucia and I have missed good, Spanish cuisine since those days. One of the things I have missed most is chilled gazpacho soup. I have had gazpacho soup since then, and I have made it in the past, but it was long ago and it wasn't quite right. This book is my path back to that soup... | [] | 1646117867 | 1646117867 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,605,613,839,863 | 0 | false |
4 | Good Collection of Recipes for a Larger Dutch Oven | I have a couple of cast-iron Dutch ovens that I love and I use when presented the opportunity (which is not often enough). I am always looking for collections of recipes that I can use with my Dutch ovens, and I looked to this title as a means to an end in that regard. It is a good collection, though there is some room... | [] | 1647397308 | 1647397308 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,605,612,034,575 | 4 | false |
3 | Very Interesting Approach to Bread Making, Just Not for Me | I have been making breads for my family and friends for over 20 years, and this includes sourdough and other slow-rise breads. Based on just the title, I assumed this would be another book on sourdough but it quickly became obvious that this is a completely different approach to making bread.<br /><br />Before this boo... | [] | 1631599135 | 1631599135 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,605,517,303,762 | 0 | false |
5 | Massive Cookbook from America's Test Kitchen's TV Show | I like America's Test Kitchen (ATK) and I think the show is useful in a number of ways. In particular, it distills down the research needed when trying to find a good recipe and it also gives good product reviews on things from small appliances to canned foodstuffs. The America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook combines ... | [] | 1948703424 | 1948703424 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,605,180,644,707 | 0 | false |
5 | Good Starting Point | I am relatively new to the sous vide method of cooking though I am not a complete beginner. I have a book or two on the subject and I have made a couple of things that turned out well, most notably hollandaise sauce. I selected this title hoping to expand my recipe collection for the sous vide circulator. It’s a good b... | [] | 0760369224 | 0760369224 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,605,112,880,613 | 0 | false |
5 | Covers Many Different Types of Pots | A lot of people these days equate one-pot cooking with using an electric pressure cooker. While that is a single pot, that’s not the only pot available for one-pot cooking and it’s not always the right pot for the job (a fine example of this would be steak). I selected this title as much out of curiosity as I did with ... | [] | 1647390052 | 1647390052 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,605,107,139,533 | 1 | false |
5 | Great Book on Italian-style Cooking; Excellent Coverage of Pizza | I am a big fan of Cook's Country and America's Test Kitchen (ATK) cookbooks and I have several that I use frequently. This one deals specifically with Italian and Americanized Italian cuisine and so far I am very pleased with it.<br /><br />Cookbooks published by ATK usually follow a very predictable pattern when prese... | [] | 1945256796 | 1945256796 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,605,008,910,102 | 3 | false |
5 | Nice Little Project Book | I have always liked the lettered plaques and signs that people put up in their houses (often in the foyer as you enter) and never really thought to make my own. This book is a nice guide to making those kinds of decorative signs, and it’s a straightforward introduction on how to do so.<br /><br />A sizable portion of t... | [] | 1250270642 | 1250270642 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,604,652,783,453 | 0 | false |
5 | Simple, Step-by-Step Approach | I am a terrible artist but I do doodle on occasion and I look for resources like this to give myself some ideas. I am relatively new to spiral drawing, but this book has made the process very simple and easy for me. I am still terrible at it, but I am learning and enjoying the process.<br /><br />This book is very simp... | [] | 1633228223 | 1633228223 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,604,073,599,154 | 0 | false |
5 | Very Approachable and Enjoyable to Read Study Bible | I have toted around an ESV Study Bible for years, and while I love it I have struggled to really get into it. The notes are outstanding and there's a lot of historical context, but it just comes across as scholarly and above the level of all but the most dedicated students. I selected the Jeremiah Study Bible (ESV) for... | [] | 1546014268 | 1546014268 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,603,453,421,480 | 42 | true |
4 | If you have the Ninja XL Pro Air Oven, you need this book | The Ninja XL Pro Air Oven is one of those all-in-wonder kitchen counter top appliances that replaces a number of other appliances easily – it toasts, air fries, bakes, broils, dehydrates, and more. It comes with a small book in the box that shows you how to get started, but it is hardly enough to get you very far. That... | [] | 1647399882 | 1647399882 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,603,107,071,964 | 9 | false |
5 | As Much About History as the Cocktails Themselves | I selected this book more out of curiosity than anything else. I have heard about some of the exotic cocktails and mixed drinks described in this book but I knew little about them. What I found is that this is not just a collection of old recipes but is as much if not more so a history lesson on alcohol and some of the... | [] | 1631598953 | 1631598953 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,601,032,109,644 | 0 | false |
5 | Barbecue Done Right | Grilling and barbecuing are related but different. Barbecuing is more about the smoke than the heat, and getting it right isn't too difficult once you get the basics down. There's a difference between good and outstanding barbecue, though, and this book will help you achieve the latter.<br /><br />I have several books ... | [] | 1558329714 | 1558329714 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,600,946,978,243 | 0 | false |
5 | It's All About Consistency | I have always enjoyed baking (especially bread) and my youngest son enjoys it as well so this book seemed like a natural fit for us. Let me be very clear about something right up front when it comes to this book: it has the word “advanced” in the title for a reason. Though a beginner might be able to use this book, it ... | [] | 1646118634 | 1646118634 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,599,997,905,159 | 0 | false |
4 | A Good Resource; Not Absolute | I consider myself to be a skilled amateur when it comes to photography – I have a good eye for what makes a good photograph and I have some natural ability but I am not skilled enough or trained enough to be professional. All of what I know about photography has been self-taught and I am always looking for resources fr... | [] | 0711242585 | 0711242585 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,599,944,912,982 | 0 | false |
5 | Introductory Limited Scope to Astronauts and Rockets | My kids are grown but I selected this title out of curiosity. The available information about space has expanded dramatically since I was a little kid and I was interested in seeing what this book would present to small children as well as how. It is a good introduction to space exploration - not exhaustive - with a fo... | [] | 1647397561 | 1647397561 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,599,652,527,453 | 9 | false |
4 | Good Collection of Slow Cooker Soup Recipes | Homemade soup is so much better than the salty stuff you get out of a can, and a slow cooker is a great way to make soups. This is a nice collection of soup recipes done in the slow cooker. On the surface it is not readily apparent that a large number of recipes are meatless though not necessarily vegetarian.<br /><br ... | [] | 1647392756 | 1647392756 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,599,420,251,378 | 2 | false |
4 | Depends on Definition of Beginner | I have been baking homemade breads for my family for over 20 years and I have amassed a reasonable collection of books on breads, including some on sourdough breads. I was eager to see if this would be a good book for beginners as advertised. I have mixed feelings on it, though I can't call it a bad book.<br /><br />Th... | [] | 1646118103 | 1646118103 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,599,049,216,509 | 2 | false |
4 | Southern Cuisine in the Air Fryer | I selected this book with the idea of expanding my library of available air fryer recipes. Being born and raised in the south I love southern cuisine, so this was a natural fit for me. It's a good book with some great ideas in it, but there are a couple of things about it that disappoint me.<br /><br />This book is stu... | [] | 1647396131 | 1647396131 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,597,316,452,992 | 2 | false |
5 | Everything You Need to Know - And More | For years my understanding of sushi was “raw fish on rice”. Of course there’s more to it than that, but I was blissfully unaware. Sushi seems like a relatively simple item to prepare, but it’s easy to create rolls that look spectacular but are mediocre at best. Even if you’ve made sushi in the past, this is a good grou... | [] | 1646118782 | 1646118782 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,597,254,018,179 | 0 | false |
4 | Win-Win: Curry in Less Time Using the Electric Pressure Cooker | Curry is trending in cuisine these days and it is not uncommon to walk into the kitchen in the office and smell someone’s freshly warmed curry. Also trending is the electric pressure cooker, which greatly speeds up cooking in a lot of dishes. This book combines both of those into one volume, and it does so very well.<b... | [] | 1647392063 | 1647392063 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,597,230,593,569 | 0 | false |
4 | Creative Craft Ideas for Building Your Journal | I have kept a journal for many years, and though I have most of my writing and scraps kept on the computer in a software application I do have paper journals too. A physical journal has some opportunities for creativity that are difficult at best to achieve on a computer. With this book, I got more than I expected, and... | [] | 1631066390 | 1631066390 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,597,051,506,935 | 1 | false |
3 | This is No Diet Book | I love my air fryer and I use it almost weekly, though admittedly the majority of its use involves reheating and crisping foods that are already made and finished. I have a couple of air fryer books and the recipes therein typically make good alternatives to more traditional fried foods. However, reduced fat does not a... | [] | 1646118944 | 1646118944 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,596,644,863,899 | 10 | false |
5 | Good Collection of Slow Cooker Recipes with Long Cook Times | I started using a slow cooker almost immediately after college, introduced my wife to the slow cooker and over the years we have made hundreds of meals using this method. We have a number of cookbooks that are specifically about slow cooking, some of which are better than others but all have their high points. This par... | [] | 1647390354 | 1647390354 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,596,614,355,525 | 2 | false |
5 | Excellent Book on Baked Goods; A Few Savory Recipes Mixed In | I have a young adult son still at home who loves to bake, and I selected this book with him in mind. It is not uncommon to find him in the kitchen making something at 3 in the morning, and it’s always something sweet. This book has proven to be a good one, though there were some surprises – not everything in this book ... | [] | 1646117700 | 1646117700 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,596,592,059,369 | 1 | false |
5 | Lays Down a Good Foundation | My family used to raise a small herd of Nubian goats, mostly as pets but also for dairy and for sale. As such, we learned a lot about goats and how to raise and breed them. This book would have come in handy when we started out. It does not cover everything you may need to know for every situation but it is a great sta... | [] | 1647391245 | 1647391245 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,596,438,754,129 | 0 | false |
5 | Still Just as Relevant | A. W. Tozer has long been a respected Christian author and teacher, though the bulk of his written works seem to come from his sermons and have been assembled posthumously. I have several books attributed to him, and I really like his approachable and humble presentation. I was excited to read Success and the Christian... | [] | 0802418414 | 0802418414 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,595,415,842,851 | 0 | false |
3 | Creative Counting | I have a couple of different cookbooks that are marketed as collections of recipes that require 5 or less ingredients, and the result of these recipes is often disappointing. I was hopeful that this collection would fare better. In one sense it does and the recipes I have tried have turned out reasonably well. However,... | [] | 164611907X | 164611907X | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,587,368,143,903 | 1 | false |
5 | Good Starting Point for Those Interested in Intermittent Fasting | I have heard of intermittent fasting and I know a couple of people who have used this method of dieting and have had good success. I didn’t know too much about it, but I have been curious about it and wanted to know more. This book has proven to be a good introduction.<br /><br />It is important to note that this is an... | [] | 1646111214 | 1646111214 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,586,861,713,740 | 8 | false |
5 | The Art of Mentoring | I did not have the benefit of a well-grounded mentor when I was growing up, and I would have definitely benefited from one. Having not had one, I have not known how to be an effective one for anyone else (at least not in ways that really matter). This book is a good - and necessary - resource for men looking to have a ... | [] | 0802419321 | 0802419321 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,586,331,415,921 | 0 | false |
5 | A Fine Starting Point | There are many, many cookbooks available for people following the keto lifestyle. Picking one as a starting point isn’t easy. However, this one does make a good starting point and gives a strong hint to that end by the title “Keto Simple”. There are bigger collections out there that cover more ground, give more recipes... | [] | 1592339328 | 1592339328 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,583,149,678,858 | 3 | false |
5 | More than Meets the Eye | My interest in vegan cooking started because of a friend of mine who adopted a vegan lifestyle for health reasons. I have learned quite a bit about the subject through him, and I look for ideas and recipes with him in mind. The one issue I have had with vegan cooking is that some substitutes for non-vegan ingredients (... | [] | 1631597183 | 1631597183 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,582,384,831,567 | 0 | false |
5 | Easy Projects that are Doable in a Day | Growing up I used to watch my Dad make things in his wood shop (the garage of the house). I have always had an interest in woodworking but have not had much vision for it and as such have not really pursued it as my father has over the years. This book, “One-Day DIY Modern Farmhouse Furniture”, has resparked an interes... | [] | 1624149332 | 1624149332 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,580,818,997,736 | 0 | false |
5 | Good Collection of Recipes; Well Organized | I love fish and seafood and so I was very interested in this cookbook. I have not had it long but so far I am very happy with it. It is nicely organized and has a good collection of recipes.<br /><br />The book is broken out into 10 chapters about different fish and seafood. It hits the major fish species that are most... | [] | 1641529954 | 1641529954 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,580,816,882,752 | 0 | false |
5 | Identifying and Addressing "Cultural Christianity" | I was taken aback by the title of this book and at the same time intrigued when I first saw it. I was unsure what was meant by “cultural Christianity” though something about it seemed familiar. It turns out that I knew what cultural Christianity is but didn’t really have a name for it. In addition to putting a name to ... | [] | 0802418805 | 0802418805 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,580,527,495,620 | 0 | false |
4 | Excellent Prep for RHCSA Certification; No RHCE Coverage This Time | I have been picking up Ghori’s Linux RHCSA/RHCE training book for every edition since RHEL 5 (when the RHCSA cert was the RHCT instead), so this edition makes this the fourth book I have picked up in the series. Typically his books are well-suited for reference in addition to being good for certification preparation wh... | [] | 1775062120 | 1775062120 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,580,525,316,539 | 34 | true |
5 | Fun Word Search Puzzle Collection with a Biblical Theme | As a kid I always enjoyed working on word searches, especially since I was not very skilled at working crossword puzzles. However, I actually selected this book for my wife who has enjoyed a variety of quiet activities such as coloring and pleasure reading. So far she is very pleased with it.<br /><br />This is a typic... | [] | 164152992X | 164152992X | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,580,376,197,667 | 0 | false |
3 | Just not My Thing, I Guess | I selected this title because I like ATK cookbooks and I was interested in learning more about the current “bowl trend” in meal preparation. This is an interesting book with some good information in it but it is likely not one I will use much. It seems like many of the recipes have been adapted to be served in a bowl i... | [] | 1945256974 | 1945256974 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,578,486,781,501 | 7 | false |
5 | Deep Dive into Messianic Prophesy in the Old Testament | I have always been interested in the links between the Old and New Testaments (OT and NT, respectively) in the Bible, and this book obviously grabbed my attention. It is a huge volume, filled with a lot of well-researched and thought-out information that draws connections between the Testaments when it comes to the Mes... | [] | 0802409636 | 0802409636 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,577,684,628,220 | 3 | false |
4 | Heavy Emphasis on International Cuisines | I have an air fryer that I use on occasion, not as often as I should or would like but often enough to justify its place in my kitchen. I am always on the lookout for collections of good recipes and ideas for making good things in my air fryer so I was pleased for the opportunity to try this book. It is a decent book w... | [] | 1558329951 | 1558329951 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,575,978,461,289 | 0 | false |
4 | Meal Prep for the Busy Family | One of the frustrations with living a busy life is not having enough time for meal preparation. There are times when we have opted to go to the local fast-food place just because we haven’t had the time or the energy to put a meal together. We have discussed preparing meals ahead and freezing them and we have a few mea... | [] | 1641525738 | 1641525738 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,574,855,215,078 | 4 | false |
5 | Great Language Book in Cookbook Format | I have been in the software development field for several years and I have worked with plenty of languages and seen plenty of books on the subject of development. O’Reilly books are usually among the best books available for a given subject, though sometimes the organization is lacking and the writing less than good. I... | [] | 1492040681 | 1492040681 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,574,685,124,360 | 1 | false |
4 | Good Collection of Easy & Fast Recipes | I selected this cookbook based on the subtitle – 100 Fast and Easy Recipes for the Whole Family. Our family is often in a state of transit and many times we have found ourselves short on time for food preparation, and it was my hope that this book would give us some “quick and dirty” ideas for meals that come together ... | [] | 1641529741 | 1641529741 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,574,683,467,045 | 3 | false |
5 | A Bucket List for the Seafaring Traveler | Traveling the world by boat is an appealing idea for many people, as it usually means a leisurely pace and allows for enjoying the process of getting to the actual destination. Amazing Boat Journeys collects together in one place a bucket list of places to go for those drawn to sea travel.<br /><br />The book breaks do... | [] | 1788681304 | 1788681304 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,573,809,888,767 | 0 | false |
5 | Gorgeous Volume Filled with Great Recipes | I really like America’s Test Kitchen (ATK) cookbooks as they almost all follow a very consistent and sensible format that works. This one is no exception and is packed with great recipes and pictures.<br /><br />I will start with this: many other reviewers have noticed that this cookbook is not a “complete” collection ... | [] | 1945256885 | 1945256885 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,573,694,393,759 | 0 | false |
4 | A Step in the Right Direction | This is not my first exposure to a sugar detox plan. I have been through a near-complete sugar detox before and I can say from experience that the transformation you go through over the course of a couple of weeks is surprising in a number of ways. Contrary to what you might think, your energy level does climb (after a... | [] | 1641527870 | 1641527870 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,572,451,936,749 | 1 | false |
5 | Beautiful Guide on Bird Watching and Feeding | My wife is an avid bird watcher and has been so for many years. Our yard is full of feeders and she can usually identify every species of bird that visits the feeders without referring to a field guide, though once in a while we do get a visitor that she doesn’t immediately know off the top of her head. Most of the tim... | [] | 0228102014 | 0228102014 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,572,335,468,724 | 1 | false |
5 | Fast and Easy | My family and I like to have dessert after dinner but time often prevents us from making desserts more than on weekends. Based on the title alone this looked like a good source of easy dessert recipes for during the week. There are enough ideas in this book to keep my family happy for months.<br /><br />This is not a c... | [] | 162414859X | 162414859X | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,572,230,216,710 | 1 | false |
4 | Lots of Ideas; Expect to Look for Less Common Ingredients | The problem with most snacks that people reach for is that they tend to be full of sugar. Sugar in quantity is not good for you, especially refined sugars that metabolize quickly. This book presents a collection of interesting snack ideas that rely on alternate sugars – or none at all – to provide a quick hunger fix. I... | [] | 1592339115 | 1592339115 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,572,094,298,070 | 0 | false |
5 | Respect for Traditions and for the Ingredients | When I first saw this book my first thought was of tomatoes (probably true for a lot of people, actually). While ingredients – including heirloom tomatoes – feature very prominently in this book, it is as much about preparation and tradition as it is about ingredients. This is not a book for the casual or lazy chef, bu... | [] | 1611805422 | 1611805422 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,571,986,148,927 | 1 | false |
5 | Good Entry Point to a Healthy Lifestyle Change | The Mediterranean Diet plan has been associated with improved health and longer life. The basic diet involves fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, healthy fats (olive oil in particular comes to mind) and more reliance on fish than red meat. This book, The Easy Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan, takes a jump-start approach t... | [] | 1641526300 | 1641526300 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,571,797,701,114 | 7 | false |
4 | Ready-Made Bucket List for the Traveler | I have always liked Lonely Planet books, and I was excited to take a good look at this one. It’s basically a ready-made bucket list for the traveler, though there is one aspect of the book that I think detracts from it – there is built-in obsolescence in some of the materials.<br /><br />This book is a traveler’s dream... | [] | 1788682327 | 1788682327 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,571,794,822,362 | 0 | false |
5 | Encouragement for Those in the Trenches | One of the struggles most Christians face is discouragement when life gets hard. It’s easy to lose sight of the big picture, to get caught up in the details and to lose heart because the situation or circumstances are tough and seem just too hard to overcome. God has proven time and again that He is able to handle even... | [] | 0802419518 | 0802419518 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,571,489,352,677 | 0 | false |
5 | Bite-Sized Puzzles | I will confess to having always been terrible at working crossword puzzles, even though I like word games. I selected this little desk calendar because I thought it would make an interesting start to the day and would help me get a little better at working crossword puzzles. It definitely is a fun diversion.<br /><br /... | [] | 1524851027 | 1524851027 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,571,124,275,664 | 0 | false |
4 | Beautiful Volume and Good Writing | I selected this title for a couple of reasons, because I wanted to find a short devotional I could share with my wife and also because I really enjoy Tozer’s writings. This collection on thoughts of the Trinity seemed like a good fit. It is a good devotional and it’s a beautiful volume but the writings are shorter than... | [] | 1600668038 | 1600668038 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,571,057,479,084 | 0 | false |
5 | Powerful Thoughts on the Subject of Worship | A. W. Tozer was a powerful and influential Christian writer who was quite prolific and wrote dozens of books on the subject of God and Christian faith. One of the things he was passionate about was worship and this posthumously assembled book brings together some of his writings on the topic of worship. As expected, th... | [] | 0802416039 | 0802416039 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,570,792,525,888 | 1 | false |
4 | Good Resource for a Lower Cholesterol Diet | Eating a diet that is lower in cholesterol is not a passing fad but is a diet plan that many people have followed for years in the interest in cardiovascular health. There have been some questions regarding some of the things you can do to reduce your cholesterol but there have been some solid, consistent steps to foll... | [] | 1641528001 | 1641528001 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,570,360,774,331 | 2 | false |
5 | Outstanding Book on Pies | America’s Test Kitchen (ATK) has a consistent formula when it comes to publishing cookbooks – find a recipe, refine it and tune it to near-perfection, and explain in detail what works, what doesn’t work and why, and includes a bunch of photographs. This one, “The Perfect Pie” follows that same formula.<br /><br />I gre... | [] | 1945256915 | 1945256915 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,569,581,721,237 | 1 | false |
4 | A Different Spin on Pasta | Pasta is often a stand-by staple in busy households. It’s quick to prepare, cheap to keep on hand and almost always is better the second day. However, the problem is that for many homes and families, it is a tired, old crutch – plate of pasta with jarred sauce, sprinkled with cheese and served often. It’s not a bad cho... | [] | 1624148654 | 1624148654 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,568,467,408,121 | 2 | false |
5 | Age-Appropriate Math Activity Book | My wife was an elementary school teacher and is starting to work with younger children again so I selected this book for her to evaluate. In a nutshell, this is a very age-appropriate activity book that introduces the basics of numbers, counting, matching and more.<br /><br />In this book there are 100+ activities that... | [] | 1641524634 | 1641524634 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,568,078,760,804 | 3 | false |
4 | Requires Commitment | I do not have a thyroid problem but I am interested in better health and finding ways to eat better. I have seen so many different diet plans – some of which fly in the face of what this book is all about – and making heads or tails of the information can be intimidating at best and totally discouraging at worst. This ... | [] | 164152488X | 164152488X | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,568,078,017,198 | 2 | false |
5 | Warm and Approachable Christmas Devotional | One of the things that we do in our family around Christmastime is work through a daily devotional book that is geared toward the Christmas season. I have been burned once with selecting a devotional from an author with whom I was unfamiliar and ended up with a very divisive and unscriptural book pushing an agenda, and... | [] | 1501869728 | 1501869728 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,566,781,881,718 | 1 | false |
4 | Not for the Lazy Cook | We have an abundance of highly processed foods available and I have looked into finding healthier alternatives to pre-packaged and highly preserved foodstuffs, and I was interested in trying this book to that end. It's a nice book and I do like it but I would hesitate to say that the recipes are simple.<br /><br />One ... | [] | 1624148409 | 1624148409 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,565,780,953,362 | 8 | false |
4 | Well Written Collection of Reformed Essays | A wise and well-seasoned Christian once said to me, “It is not enough to know what you believe and why, but you also need to know what you don’t believe and why.” This is uncommon wisdom. High King of Heaven brings together essays by several different writers to discuss their understanding of God. The essays are writte... | [] | 0802418090 | 0802418090 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,565,441,309,607 | 0 | false |
5 | Solid Beginner's Guide to Cooking with Smoke | Cooking with smoke is different than just grilling and the results are very different. If you compare a rack of smoked ribs to straight grilled ribs you’ll understand the differences very clearly – there’s more to it than just smoky flavors. This book serves as a good primer how how to cook with smoke. It’s not an abso... | [] | 1641525053 | 1641525053 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,564,387,836,225 | 0 | false |
5 | Vegan Friendly | Normally when I think of smoothies I think of ice and fruit, and often milk, blended and poured in a glass. I had not even considered the idea of a smoothie bowl, and this has opened my eyes to something new. It’s a very interesting collection of recipes that has some great ideas in it for those looking for healthy var... | [] | 1624147011 | 1624147011 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,560,004,234,888 | 4 | false |
4 | Includes Several Slow Cooker Recipes | I have only recently gotten an electric pressure cooker and I have enjoyed the convenience it affords and how a meal that cooks in an hour often tastes like it has been simmering all day. What I have noticed, though, is that many recipes take just as long to prepare and cook in a pressure cooker as they do in a traditi... | [] | 1624147542 | 1624147542 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,558,257,280,706 | 1 | false |
5 | Beautiful Bible for Women | I selected this Bible for my wife as she is a fan of the NIV translation and I thought this attractive Bible would appeal to her. I was right. It is more than just a pretty reader’s version, though.<br /><br />I should mention up front that this is not a study Bible of any kind; there are no provided study notes, no cr... | [] | 031045333X | 031045333X | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,555,782,745,487 | 5 | false |
5 | Fascinating Read | I have always been intrigued by unsolved murder cases, in particular the Zodiac case which unfolded when I was very young (less than 5 years old). I like hearing about the investigations, what evidence has turned up, what thought processes have gone into trying to find the perpetrator, and more. To me, solving murder c... | [] | 1465479716 | 1465479716 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,553,967,388,094 | 2 | false |
4 | Compact Bible Suitable for Gifting | I was curious to see what would be considered a “Bride’s Bible” and selected this Bible to find out. Even very specialized study Bibles have their place, and though this is no study Bible it is a perfect gifting Bible.<br /><br />This is a compact, leatherette-bound Bible that easily fits in a purse or bag. It is white... | [] | 0785225846 | 0785225846 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,553,770,735,773 | 0 | false |
5 | Excellent Vegan Resource | There are a number of reasons that people choose to follow a vegan diet, among them including the health benefits of a plant-based diet, animal cruelty concerns and also just plain moral objections to animal-based foods. Regardless of the reasons, there is a need for resources for vegans to prepare good foods at home w... | [] | 1465480390 | 1465480390 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,552,747,717,903 | 27 | false |
3 | Gets Too Abstract | This book is a very similar to a writer’s resource of writing prompts, though it is designed to be the same for an artist or doodler. It is an interesting concept, though it is a little too abstract in some cases to make sense.<br /><br />The book is basically empty. On each page is a large drawing area with a prompt f... | [] | 1250202302 | 1250202302 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,552,649,154,490 | 2 | false |
5 | Hands-On Intro to AI and Machine Learning | I am a software developer by trade and I have always been interested specifically in artificial intelligence (and to a lesser degree, computer learning). This book is an overview of some of the subtopics in these fields, though it is not typical in the approach. Instead of addressing each in a theoretical, scholarly ma... | [] | 168050620X | 168050620X | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,551,551,180,518 | 6 | false |
5 | A Different Approach to Health and Eating | There are a lot of books out there about eating healthier, and most of the ones I have seen have focused on lower fat, lower carbs, vegan dieting, keto, paleo and other structured diets. I have known about acidic versus alkaline balances, but I had not thought much about that in terms of a regular diet. This book prese... | [] | 1401955487 | 1401955487 | AFLX66DKF6R3H6OEOC3TIVAYXZIQ | 1,551,183,461,911 | 0 | false |
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