book reviews
Book reviews for scholastic growth; read material from the world's top educators with our collection of novels, memoirs, biographies, philosophical texts and textbooks.
Beware the Fall
A Spanish proverb states, ¨Pride comes before [the] fall.¨ So many people, revered or hated, have been influenced by hubris or ego. Sometimes, pride can lead to great people taking up the mantel, Other times, this can have disastrous consequences. As it is so common among people as a whole, pride has a large part in how society is shaped through the generations. It molds the individual, whether by personal traits or another's actions, and builds up vastly different societies on very similar foundations. This is very evident in plays, books, and articles, such as “The Importance of Being Earnest” and Persuasion. Pridefulness is a main factor in the social norms and behavior of people.
By Jocelynn L. Taylor5 years ago in Education
How to Apply the Use of Data Analytics In Retail Industry
Data analytics in retail sector is very important for small scale retail shops, who often need help from customized platforms, who also give the support of big data technologies that are available these days. Besides this, there are other organizations, mostly start-up ones, who provide retail data analytics to make the sense of new products in social media as well. In fact, data is of great importance for retail traders, as it gives them a clear idea of their customers. But sometimes too much data is just the wrong thing to put all that data in one place. This is where predictive analytics tools come into play.
By Yash Sharma5 years ago in Education
Review of Unfair Advantage by Robert Kiyosaki
Before I begin my review, (which I am not good at), I want to make a few points. First, please read my other stories on financial education and read others when you get a chance. That will help me, other others and this site. Secondly, this is not an endorsement or anything even though I do feel it should be read. You can buy it directly or just read it at the library or bookstore. While Robert Kiyosaki is a good author and has a lot of knowledge, I have read from many reviews that he simply repeats himself. This book and Rich Dad, Poor Dad are the only ones I have read, and I have another one I plan to read later.
By Ferrari King5 years ago in Education
Women’s Deception and Delusion in Daphne du Maurier’s Don’t Look Now
The works of Daphne du Maurier capture more than the mind of the reader; they cast a spell on the very soul of those who read just one of her entrancing stories. She is able to carefully omit information to create mind-blowing conclusions that are so skillfully harmonized. Her novels and stories were written over several decades when women were not expected to be at the forefront of a story, yet her collection of short stories profoundly tend to focus on a female lead. Du Maurier’s short stories “Indiscretion”, “Kiss Me Again, Stranger”, “La Sainte-Vierge”, “Spilt Second”, and “The Blue Lenses”, though different in context, share a common theme. From cheating to murder, ghastly encounters to the in-between, and all forms of hallucinations alike, deception and delusion dominate du Maurier’s works collected in her book Don’t Look Now.
By Alyssa Anderson 5 years ago in Education
Wild About Food
When I read this challenge, Bedtime Stories, I knew I was all in for this one. As you can see my photo cover is one of my favorite children books. Where The Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak has inspired a movie, an opera, song, and the imagination of generations. I just realized that this book was written the year I was born. No wonder I love it so much. This book has won the highest award a children's author can receive called, Caldecott Medal. I will come back to this most popular book of all times after I share a little about my other two top favorite children's books.
By Deborah Amos5 years ago in Education
5 Books By The Robin Sharma That You Must Read In Your Lifetime
Robin Sharma is the best-selling author, whose writings encompass the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari Series, The Greatness Guide and the 5 AM Club. Known as one of the biggest names in the leadership enhancement and skill building industry, Sharma’s books are widely read by individuals from across the world. Lessons from his books are taught in management courses, and people practice his teachings for transforming the way they look at life. The Who Will Cry When I die book, is one among a slew of superb books written by Sharma; his books have also gained success in terms of audio books and book summary formats.
By Manoj Upadhyay5 years ago in Education
