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Home » Archives by category » Books and Book Reviews (Page 2)
Book Review & Giveaway: The World’s Longest Climb
Meet Pauline. Someone who calls herself ordinary. I think she needs a dictionary. This remarkable woman was one of six Everestmax Expedition members – a team led by Dom Faulkner with the stated objective of cycling from the Dead Sea in Jordan to the Rongbok Monastery in Tibet, followed by a climb of Mount Everest [...]
Book Review: My Seductive Cuba – A Unique Travel Guide
Chen Lizra, an Israeli born dancer who now resides on Canada’s west coast, is the author of My Seductive Cuba – A Unique Travel Guide. Right off the bat she brings sexiness to Cuba with her provocative choice of a book cover. But that’s just the start. Chen takes you on a complete tour of [...]
Beers, Beans & Better Photos: Getting Out of Auto
Beers, beans and better photos. Rather a strange title I think you’ll agree, but let me explain. Beers and Beans is one of my favourite travel and photography blogs. It’s the product of the talented journalist and photography team of Randy – the beer connoisseur, and Bethany – the beans lover. Their fabulous website is one [...]
Africa Reads – 9 Books to See you Through World Cup Soccer
Soccer’s World Cup matches start tomorrow in South Africa. Six African countries are represented – South Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, Algeria, Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana. The focus will naturally be on South Africa but what better time to learn about the other 53 countries that make up the continent. Here’s a sampling of books with an African theme broken [...]
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I’ve been all over the world – to all continents but Antarctica and to a grand total of 53 countries. I’ve always got some sort of an adventure planned – even if it’s only a weekend. I thrive on change and travel provides that.
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Book Reviews
Book Review: Leading at the Edge
Though it’s been almost 100 years since Shackleton’s ill-fated voyage, his leadership style and lessons in the face of adversity still ring true. Those lessons are used as a backdrop for Dennis N.T. Perkin’s book, Leading at the Edge. Dennis brings his considerable talent as the CEO of The Syncretics Group, a company that specializes in effective [...]
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