All Consuming : adventurejournalist

A story about "The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:37 GMT

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)

by Don Miguel Ruiz

A little fluffy and new-agey for my tastes, but the message is worth extracting. Ruiz breaks down some very elusive principles into simple, easy to understand steps we can all take to lighten the load of stress, self-doubt and limiting behaviors we all experience.

A story about "Courting the Diamond Sow: Kayaking Tibet's Forbidden Tsangpo River (Adventure Press)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:37 GMT

Courting the Diamond Sow: Kayaking Tibet's Forbidden Tsangpo River (Adventure Press)

by Wickliffe W. Walker

Can be a tough read, but it’s worth it for the energy and excitement of being a part of that experience. Wonderful scenic descriptions of a sacred part of the world many of us may never see.

A story about "Aha! 10 Ways to Free Your Creative Spirit and Find Your Great Ideas"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:36 GMT

Aha! 10 Ways to Free Your Creative Spirit and Find Your Great Ideas

by Jordan Ayan

Great guide to luring out your latent ideas and harnessing your own creative thinking.

A story about "Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:36 GMT

Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith

by Anne Lamott

Annie Lamott thrills and engages over and over again in this candid, casual and often hilarious look at finding one’s own faith – and the imperfections we all bear, no matter who we are, or who/what we worship.

A story about "Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:36 GMT

Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith

by Anne Lamott

A story about "Song of the Water Saints"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:36 GMT

Song of the Water Saints

by Nelly Rosario

This book is a beautiful story of three generations of restless, independent Dominican women – born to wander and question their surroundings, refusing to live within established gender roles or practice traditional Dominican lifestyles. Excellent! And very very sexy.

A story about "Mutant Message Down Under"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:35 GMT

Mutant Message Down Under

by Marlo Morgan

The story itself was fairly engaging, but the author’s writing style was amateur and pretty overboard in places. Questionable historic content, though for entertainment value and a quick read – it’s a decent rainy day selection.

A story about "Professional Interior Photography, Third Edition (Professional Photography Series) (Professional Photography Series)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:35 GMT

Professional Interior Photography, Third Edition (Professional Photography Series) (Professional Photography Series)

by Michael Harris

If you’re one of our freelance field photographers, this is a book you’ll want to pick up. Some nice information about lighting, staging and other elements that play for a good interior shot.

A story about "Enduring Legacies : Ancient and Medieval Culture"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:35 GMT

Enduring Legacies : Ancient and Medieval Culture

by Philip Boardman

Interesting text, great for history, mythology and anthropology buffs. Can be a little dry, but the information itself makes up for it!

A story about "Natural Brilliance: Move from Feeling Stuck to Achieving Success"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:34 GMT

Natural Brilliance: Move from Feeling Stuck to Achieving Success

by Paul R. Scheele

Having read this awhile ago, my impression of it is vague – but I do remember it highlighting different learning and thinking styles, making points we might miss in everyday challenges and using your own natural brain power to move up and out of creative ‘ruts’.

A story about "River of the Angry Moon: Seasons on the Bella Coola"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:32 GMT

River of the Angry Moon: Seasons on the Bella Coola

by Mark Hume

Beautifully told fishing and sustenance tales along the Bella Coola river. A nice, small book to pocket for quick trips.. or some time alone to unwind.

A story about "Smart Strategies for Growing Your Business"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:32 GMT

Smart Strategies for Growing Your Business

by Terri Lonier

Practical book, practical, common sense ideas. I had the chance to speak with Terri Lonier years ago and was impressed by her knowledge of small business growth, and health.

A story about "Pigs in Heaven"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:32 GMT

Pigs in Heaven

by Barbara Kingsolver

Cute story about a mother and her adopted daughter fighting to stay together in the face of an illegal adoption, when the Cherokee Nation expresses interest in legal action to bring the child back. Adventure, independence and good-guy-prevails.

A story about "Basin and Range"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:31 GMT

Basin and Range

by John McPhee

Can John McPhee produce a ‘bad’ book? From the clever beginning coordinates through the lights of Winnemucca to the very end.. McPhee takes readers on a geologic journey of earth’s history and points us to the places we can still see it changing, today.

A story about "Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer's Craft"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:31 GMT

Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer's Craft

by Natalie Goldberg

Great book, once again, from Natalie Goldberg.

A story about "Be Your Own Creative Coach"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:31 GMT

Be Your Own Creative Coach

by Walt Kallestad

Combining imaginative neurology with practical ideas on how to draw out and capitalize on your brain power.

A story about "North to the Night : A Spiritual Odyssey in the Arctic"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:31 GMT

North to the Night : A Spiritual Odyssey in the Arctic

by Alvah Simon

Undoubtedly one of THE best books I’ve read in my 30+ years – Alvah Simon paints a brilliant, raw picture of adventure and challenge in the grip of the Arctic. His storytelling is as riveting as his story, and I sacrificed many many things for reading time with him.

A story about "Skin of the Earth: Stories from Nevada's Back Country (Western Literature Series)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:30 GMT

Skin of the Earth: Stories from Nevada's Back Country (Western Literature Series)

by Art Gibney

No doubt my strong connection to Nevada prompted me to pick this up, but it turned out to be relatively lukewarm, considering. Some interesting stories, and recognizable elements for those of us having experienced the place – so not a waste, but I did expect more.

A story about "Soft Sell: The New Art of Selling/Self-Empowerment, and Persuasion (Learn in Your Car Audio Discovery)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:30 GMT

Soft Sell: The New Art of Selling/Self-Empowerment, and Persuasion (Learn in Your Car Audio Discovery)

by Tim Connor

I can’t stand nor identify with traditional selling, pressuring relationships or overt lures to purchase products or services. This book focuses on authentic relationship development as a means of attracting and keeping customers. A nice, refreshing alternative for those of us who want to form connections with clients above all else.

A story about "The Liars' Club"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:30 GMT

The Liars' Club

by Mary Karr

Sometimes fun, sometimes disturbing – but always interesting. Mary Karr is raw and unapologetic, I appreciated that through every page.

A story about "The Well-Fed Writer: Financial Self-Sufficiency As a Freelance Writer in Six Months or Less"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adventurejournalist) — Wed, 25 May 2005 03:28:29 GMT

The Well-Fed Writer: Financial Self-Sufficiency As a Freelance Writer in Six Months or Less

by Peter Bowerman

Heh! I adored this book, even if only for the irreverent, every-day-blundering humor and the poking fun at our shortcomings, while still reminding us of our potential as writers and the ways in which we can kick start our commercial careers.