Epinions Recent Reviews for riri

Anahad O'connor - Never Shower in a Thunderstorm: Surprising Facts and Misleading Myths About Our Health and the World We Live in: Does cracking your knuckles really give you arthritis?

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:16:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - “Wait half and hour after eating before swimming.” “Cover your head in the winter so you don’t catch a cold.” “Cracking your knuckles will give you arthritis.” We’ve all heard the old wives tales, but which ones are really true? Based on his...

Will North - The Long Walk Home: An emotional journey of the heart

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:45:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Alec Hudson, an American, travels to North Wales to scatter the ashes of his late ex-wife in a final loving gesture on the mountain they had climbed together many years earlier. Through chance and happenstance, Alec meets, befriends and falls in love...

Kevin T. Roberts - Kissing in the Kitchen: Cooking with Passion: Attention men! Here is the way to win over women!

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:38:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Men, the way to a woman's heart is through the kitchen! In this creative and passionate cookbook, chef and foodie Kevin Roberts cooks up some basic training on becoming a Cassanova in the kitchen. With tantalizing chapters like Passionate Pastas, Sexy...

Using Traditional Chinese Medicine to get pregnant

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 00:11:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Are you or someone close to you trying to get pregnant? Then What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Getting Pregnant is definitely the book for you! Raymond Chang, MD clearly outlines how to boost fertility in couples who are struggling to get...

A fun and fuzzy book

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 00:02:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author riri - In this fun and fuzzy book, Blueberry runs into all of his friends who suddenly have to take off somewhere. Where is everyone going? The surprise ending is a delight for very young children! The vocabulary of the book is perfect for a young person...

Charming story of a new chick on the farm

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 23:55:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Eve Bunting does it again! In this charming children's book, Bunting captures the excitement and anticipation of a new baby as well as the celebration once they arrive. All the animals on the farm are so excited! The repeating language conveys a...

Darryl Tippens - Pilgrim Heart: The Way of Jesus in Everyday Life: Living like Jesus - everyday

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 23:48:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Christian Americans are hungry for a new spirituality, not the same old religion of their parents. The Pilgrim Heart offers a "new" take on Christianity by focusing on the oldest traditions of the religion, the ways that Jesus actually lived His word in...

Chick lit for the mid-30s

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:48:16 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Julia Einstein is gladly a stay at home mom to three year old Leo, more than happy to have left behind her jet setting career as a celebrity publicist. Life is great until her husband loses his job. Julia stresses while watching the savings dwindle and...

Crazy awkward days of junior high!

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:43:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Oh, those awkward days of junior high! Friendships teeter-totter, crushes make you crazy and your parents really just don’t get it at all. For her birthday, Emily receives “Flashcards of My Life – Cards All About You” a type of journal on small cards...

Help a young person deal with divorce

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:40:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Leah’s whole world has been turned upside down. She is suddenly living with her father and new stepmother while her sister and mother move across the country. She’s the new kid in sixth grade and feels totally lost and alone. In her struggle, she...

tight psychological mystery

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:35:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Laura Caldwell has done it again! This fast paced, edge of your seat thriller is riveting until the very end! Rachel and Nick Blakely are an up and coming high society couple with their share of troubles. Struggling to forgive him for an affair,...

a Christian allegory

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:31:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author riri - This story is the adventure of Many Faces, a spirit finding her own way along her life’s journey. It is a classic tale of rise, fall and rebirth. The unique twist to this often told tale is the allegorical style. Many Faces encounters creatures such...

Light read and Mirri steals the show!

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:27:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Kate Disney has her life all figured out – a job that she loves (well, painting pet portraits isn’t exactly her passion), a loving boyfriend (well, Jake’s unfaithful ways leave a bit to be desired), and a fabulous home (well, technically she...

Teaching taking personal responsibility to kids

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:21:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Pumpkin Town is a lively tale of brothers who grow pumpkins for a living. They unknowingly scatter seeds on a neighboring town causing an avalanche of pumpkins to grow. Though their actions were unintentional, the brothers take responsibility for the...

Humor, motivation and results!

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:16:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Job seekers, rejoice! There is finally a book for you that offers humor, motivation and results. The format is like a diet program, complete with “recipes” to land the perfect job. This style provides a basic structure that readers can easily...

Quick Desserts: Menopause? Craving Reese's Cups? Look here!

Mon, 3 Sep 2001 17:14:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Ever get that craving for a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, but there just aren't any to be found in the house? (The Easter and Halloween stashes have long since been depleted!) Ever feel like sitting on the porch to toast the end of summer with a...

Portland MAX (light rail) system rocks!

Mon, 4 Jun 2001 16:21:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Are you looking for ways for your city to become more vibrant, community oriented and accessible to all types of people? A week and a half ago I was fortunate enough to encounter a transportation system that addressed each of these concerns of mine...

IBM Millie's Math House For PC, Mac: Motivating math with a moose!

Wed, 2 May 2001 16:43:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author riri - What do marbles, crazy shoes, cookies and bugs all have in common? They are highly entertaining ways to learn math, that's what!

Edmark has created another winning piece of software for my first graders! This math program provides lots of...

Deluxe Travel the World With Timmy: This teacher loves traveling with Timmy!

Mon, 12 Feb 2001 17:47:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - My first graders are naturally curious about the world and people inhabiting it. This CD-ROM is a favorite of my class. As a teacher, I love it because of all the factual and non-stereotypical information the students learn!

The countries...

I love you Sludge, more than fudge!

Mon, 5 Feb 2001 17:19:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author riri - In anticipation of the upcoming Valentine's holiday, I read this book to my first graders today. Many of my students are ready to read this level of book (RL 1.9, Guided Reading level K) on their own, but always enjoy hearing stories aloud. It was very...

Trudy's Time & Place House: great way to teach time and geography to young ones (4-8)

Mon, 29 Jan 2001 17:49:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - I recently purchased Trudy's Time and Place House for use in my first grade classroom. I have been more than satisfied with my choice. The students find it highly interactive and exciting. I find it very educational and able to hit a variety of ability...

What?!? I'm too busy to simplify!

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 11:41:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Have you ever felt completely frazzled as if there will never be enough time/money/energy for you to take care of all your responsibilities? Do you want to slow down the pace of your life but just can't seem to find the time?

Increasingly...

Express yourself! Let others be bald!

Thu, 1 Jun 2000 22:30:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Another fine Munsch creation! Stephanie is a spunky girl who knows that she wants to be her own person. She is sick of all the copycats at school trying to be like her.

Here's Stephanie's situation:

She comes in to school one day...

Who knew the tooth fairy drove a Harley?

Thu, 1 Jun 2000 21:45:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Poor Andrew's loose tooth won't fall out. Everyone seems to have the perfect answer to solving his dilemma. The story really picks up when the tooth fairy rides in on a Harley, donning leather jacket and all.

My class of first graders hoots...

Do you love coasters? Read the ultimate coaster review!

Thu, 25 May 2000 13:01:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author riri - Are you looking for roller coasters full of loops speed, and general excitement? Look no further than Paramount's Kings Island just north of Cincinnati off I-71. It is home to many fantastic coasters! The park also includes other thrilling rides...