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Author Archives: J D Jung
The No-Nonsense Guide to Globalization – Wayne Ellwood
(Reviewed by JD Jung) The “integration of the global economy” began over five centuries ago with European colonization, but has accelerated over the past thirty years with the increase of technology to move goods and capital. This has not taken … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Philosophical reads, Politics and Social Justice, Social Justice
Tagged economics, environmentalism, Globalization. WTO. NAFTA, IMF
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The Happy Traveler: Unpacking the Secrets of Better Vacations – Jaime Kurtz
(Reviewed by JD Jung) What is happy travel? According to Jaime Kurtz, an Associate Professor of Psychology at James Madison University, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it is “travel that is pleasurable, meaningful, and engaging. “ Sounds nice, but there can be … Continue reading
Posted in Non-fiction, Travel
Tagged psychology, travel, vacations
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Engadine Aerie: A Hardy Durkin Travel Mysteries series (Hardy Durkin Travel Mystery Book 5) – Bluette Matthey
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Engadine Valley, a quiet remote Alpine resort, is about to host a popular ski marathon. However, right before the event, a man is murdered on the slopes and this has international implications. Najib, who was sent … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged Crime, mystery, Switzerland
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Time Travel for Love and Profit – Jeff Abugov
(Reviewed by Don Jung) If given the opportunity to go back in time to change the decisions you made in life, would you take it? Growing up in foster homes and in an environment where crime is the only way … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Humor & Satire
Tagged American History, Historical fiction, time travel
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The Trouble with Reality: A Rumination on Moral Panic in Our Time – Brooke Gladstone
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “American history is picked with ferment, battles and brawls over with is true. But at this moment, the nation seems to waging Civil War over reality itself. It is thrilling to watch, and tough to sit … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophical reads, Politics and Social Justice
Tagged alternative facts, book reviews, fake news, reality, Trump, truth
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Rocks Beat Paper: A Wilson Mystery – Mike Knowles
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “You think winning should make you feel like you want to go to Disneyland…That place is for quarterbacks who win games with rules and referees. That isn’t any kind of place for people like us. The … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged book reviews, Crime
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Madame Alexandra’s Rule of Business…revisited
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Apparently businesses still forget what drives success. Here’s a reminder… “…money brings the only worthwhile thing it can bring: freedom…it being only the medium of exchange between a man’s labor and his freedom. Labor is not … Continue reading
Posted in Revisited
Tagged Business, customer service, profits. money
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Love Runs Deep – Gail Chianese
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Lieutenant Nic Riley is the only girl in a long-time Navy family, and she’s determined to prove herself as seaworthy as her brothers. When she aces training for submarine duty, it calls for a celebration that … Continue reading
His Fake Alien Fiancé – Patricia Eimer
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Princess Perripraxis not only has to find a fiancé—and fast—she’s has to find one who doesn’t mind that her “no makeup” face has green and purple scales. Otherwise, Daddy Dearest is going to take her back … Continue reading
Posted in Humor & Satire, Romance, Sci-Fi/Speculative/Fantasy/Mythology
Tagged book reviews, chick lit, Romance, romance. women's fiction
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All Over the Place: Adventures in Travel, True Love, and Petty Theft – Geraldine DeRuiter
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “If you want to be absurdly happy, marry someone you love whom you can spend time with. But most importantly, marry someone who can help you deal with your shit.” Former copywriter and current travel blogger … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs, Humor & Satire, Travel
Tagged book reviews, humor, marriage, memoir, travel
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