Thursday, May 25, 2017

Books read May 25





Taking Care Of Your Own by Daniel J. Barrett
This story involves Joe and the rear admiral has put out a plea for help.
It involves the kilos of cocaine that were obtained from a seizure and through the process of destroying them, some have gone missing, rumors state they got back to the original Colombians.
Joe with help from Mark and Frank and others think he can find out what's going on.
Story also follows Julie, teacher's aide, career counselor at school, coach and an author who's going to meet with Joe and Disney to get the details of the movie deal they will offer her. She also wants to find a house to move into before the wedding as she's not going to live with Tilly forever.
Lots of action, romance, and so many mysteries and clues. Learned so much about the process of the drug dealing, ability of drones.
One of the guards also has a family emergency when she calls Joe for help...
So much to appreciate from reading this book.
Met via Facebook and was given a review copy and this is my honest review.











 Can't Sing or Dance by Daniel J. Barrett
Have read various books in the series and can't wait to fill in the missing pieces.
This one starts out with Joe and his friends' father is charged with drug dealing.
Other familiar characters from the other books are also in this one, making it family based.
Story also follows Julie-the one Joe plans to marry some day. Tilly is also present as she works at the local waffle house. Past events are presented but not details.
Love the directions, you can trace wherever they go yourself. Lots of action, mystery, twists and a bit of romance.
Brutal identifying the body...there was so much more he and Mark and Frank needed to investigate: the car, wifi, ipad, drugs, gangs, missing files, use of drones...
Love the action and how they get the clues solved as they lead to more. Like how the relationship is moving along between Joe and Julie.
Love all the locations and descriptions of interesting things to see and do.
Met via Facebook and was given a review copy and this is my honest review.




Zucchini – The Ultimate Recipe Guide by Daniel Tyler
Like this cookbook because you can sneak in zucchini in many different ways. I've made muffins and even put in carrots and the family loves them.
Each recipe has a title, prep, total time, cook time and servings.
Ingredient list and you should be able to substitute for your dietary needs, also directions on how to make the dish.
There is no nutritional information and there are NO pictures.
Plan to try the delicious zucchini mixed muffins later this week.
Lots of different dishes available to make.



Appalachian spring  by Bonta_ Marcia
The family bought a spot on the mountain and they just had nature around them. Every person has a special thing they follow.
Actually starts in Jan/Feb with mating of squirrels and it goes on from there til it's a daily journal of the natural world til the end of June.
Besides animals seen and what activities they are doing, the sounds there are also sightings of birds, insects, and all kinds of flowers and trees budding.
Loved hearing of the lake ride while looking at the star constellations.
So many facts about the lives of the animals and birds.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).



The little fir tree by Margaret Wise  Brown
Story of a little tree and it's life as it grows up and what it means to the little boy who gets it for a Christmas tree.
Great children's story from one of the best authors. They return the tree to the forest and sing carols and decorate the tree.
Poem about the holiday. Man who normally got the tree didn't come one year.
Great surprise for all.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).




The big sneeze by Ruth Brown
Children's story of a farmer taking a nap in the barn one hot summer day.
Farmer sneezes that the fly lands on a spider, that captured the fly and the list goes on.
Farmer's wife asks what is going on, LOL
 I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).


 Tiny House: Advantage – Living Large! (2nd Edition) (homesteading, off grid, log cabin, tiny homes, container homes, country living, RV) by Thom Archard
Book about downsizing, small houses and tiny homes, benefits of each.
Myths are discussed and often found not true about tiny houses.
History of tiny houses has a chapter.
Organization to see if you could even live in a tiny house is talked about. Conservation and bills.
Trailer dimensions to tow the tiny house has a chart that shows each state regs.
So much to take into count. There are also books at the end of help along the journey.
Bonus ebooks are listed at the end.


 Bastes: The Ultimate Recipe Guide by Bridgette Conners
This basting and marinade book includes recipes for steak, chicken, and pork dishes.
Each recipe includes title, prep and cook time, ready in and servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your dietary needs, along with directions on how to make the dish.
There are no pictures. There is no nutritional information.
Surprised there is no section for fish. Other free offers available via a clickable link.

 Legends Of BBQ: 50 Knock-Out Barbecue Recipes For Your Next Smoking Adventure (Rory's Meat Kitchen)  by Rory Botcher
Starts out with introduction about the benefits of the recipes and smoking them in your cooker.
Each recipe has a title, prep, cook times and servings.
Ingredients and directions along with a tip on how to make it tastier.
Nutritional information includes calories, total fat-NOT broken into good and bad, protein, total carbs.
There are no pictures. All recipes are for a cooker. Charts showing what equipment and tools that are needed.
Free ebook is linked at the end along with a shopping list.
I don't have a cooker and thought this was a book about just bbq'ing on the grill=I did not read the whole title. Has all the details you need to learn about smoking in the cooker.

 Kale Recipes: Healthy, Nutritious and Delicious Kale Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and More by Ranae Richoux
Like kale soup we make and we grow our own kale and will grow more now that I know I can freeze it.
Discusses how else you can have kale besides eating the leaves. Nutritional value is also discussed.
History, health benefits, free ebooks link.
Each recipe has a color photo, servings, time to make along with a summary of the dish.
Ingredient list which some items you might be able to substitute for a healthier option along with directions in how to make the dish.
There is NO nutritional information. Using it on our omelets would be an excellent idea.
Smoothie recipe are included. Also a section on juicing. Free ebooks available.


 Tapas Recipes by Jackie Swansen
Recipes for tapas from around the world.
Each recipe includes: prep and cook time, ready in along with servings.
Ingredient list and how to make the dish. There are NO pictures. There is no nutritional information but you might be able to substitute for your dietary needs.
Like the idea of putting shrimp with other ingredients into a bell pepper.  Quite a variety to choose from.
Also gluten free, vegan, vegetarian recipes are also included. Other works by the author are at the end via a clickable link.








 30 Delicious Poke Cake Recipes by Lori Burke
Starts out with introduction about what poke cakes are and how they became a hit in the 70's.
Has section for those with health concerns and what you can use to substitute for a healthier option.
Has recipes for cake mixes if you don't want to buy one at the store.
Each recipe has a summary of what the dish is, list of ingredients, multiple ways for directions in how to make the cake part, and the filling and how to assemble and bake.
There are NO pictures.  There is NO nutritional information.
There are clickable links in the book.  Bake from scratch recipes at the end would allow you to substitute ingredients for your dietary needs.
Also a section for jams, spreads, toppings for the poke cakes.


 Billy the Coral Snake by A. J. Cosmo
Story of a snake who has no friends. He wanders around and asks other animals to play with him.
Some dine with him and he learns the truth about why others don't want to be friends with him til...
Cute colorful children's story. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.


The best component is Yogurt. Cookbook: 25 perfect homemade recipes with yogurt by Ryan Hart
We make our yogurt in the electric pressure cooker and am hoping to find more delicious recipes to try.
Starts out with why yogurt is good for you.
Recipes included Title, cooking time, portions, list of ingredients and how to make.
There are pictures but NO nutritional information.
Has recipes for dishes, meals and beverages and desserts. Find the content too high in sugar for us to consider but you might be able to substitute for a healthier option.
Free ebook link at the end.

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