LadyD Books: December 2014

PearlMountain Technology Mac Apps

Yes, I'm a piano teacher and book reviewer. I love using photo software and any type of page layout application. Here's a template that I use for my newsletters and updates for my students. If you're interested in music lessons, learning chord progressions and more music theory, visit http://Ladydpiano.com and PianoDiana

Review:

Publisher Plus is excellent for your favorite layout. There is a plethora of templates for newsletter, magazine, cards, posters, catalogues, flyers, etc. There are so many choices for color changes, adding text for messages. Just to send a thoughtful "thank you" or "recital cover" can be managed with the user friendly app. Your creativity will soar with this great page layout app. I highly recommend to my friends and business associates.

5/5 stars!

I thought I'd send a quick note to you regarding a great sale (70% off) that ends 12/30. Take a look!

Publisher Plus (regularly purchased at $39.90) is a powerful page layout application for desktop publishing on Mac. It empowers you to create all kinds of stunning cards, invitations, brochures, catalogs, flyers, newsletters, posters, etc.

MacBooster 2 (regularly priced at $59.95) is an incredibly simple and easy-to-use application to help you free up more hard drive space, protect you from potential threats, and speed up your Mac.

The Christmas bundle including the two remarkable Mac apps will be sold at a huge discount of 70% off, only $29.90, saving you as much as $69.95. It will be active from Dec. 8 to Dec. 30, 2014 at http://www.pearlmountainsoft.com/promotion/specialoffer.html.

Have a great week ahead!

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Review: The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast

The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast: LadyD Books

Book Description

The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast is an inspiring resource for Christians who want to pursue a more intimate relationship with God through the 21-day commitment to prayer and fasting known as the Daniel Fast. As you deny yourself certain foods - such as sugars, processed ingredients, and solid fats - you will not only embrace healthier eating habits, you’ll also discover a greater awareness of God’s presence. Author Kristen Feola explains the Daniel Fast in easy-to-understand language, provides 21 thought-provoking devotionals for each day of the fast, and shares more than 100 tasty, easy-to-make recipes that follow fasting guidelines. In a conversational style, Feola helps you structure the fast so you can spend less time thinking about what to eat and more time focusing on God. You will also discover that “to fast” means “to feast” on the only thing that truly nourishes?God’s powerful Word. For more info, please visit www.ultimatedanielfast.com.

My Review

What a marvelous guide to the Daniel Fast. There is a tremendous wealth of inspiring verses of scripture for needed encouragement here. I especially like the dazzling food photography and ample recipes. Right at the beginning of the book is a worthwhile section to read about the types of fast, a Biblical perspective on fasting, and what fasting is and what it is not. The author offers a well organized plan and approach to fasting, as well as nourishing, healthy food choices. Overall, I sure learned a lot and highly recommend the book to friends.

5/5 stars!

About the Author

Kristen Feola is the author of the best-selling book, The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast, an encouraging and engaging resource for individuals, small groups, and churches participating in the Daniel Fast. Her blog, http://www.ultimatedanielfast.com, inspires thousands of people around the world. Kristen is a frequent contributor to Pentecostal Evangel magazine, and her writing has appeared in a variety of Christian and health-related publications. She has worked as a personal trainer, fitness instructor, and nutritional consultant. Kristen lives in Springfield, Missouri, with her husband and two daughters.

The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast

I really like this one! Have you read any books on fasting lately?

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Review: Truthy Ruthy's Christmas Surprise

LadyD Books: Truthy Ruthy Christmas Surprise

From the Author:

“The idea of making an interactive children’s book for ages 4-8 with three different endings will help children to learn that there’s always more than one solution to any of life’s little dilemmas. As an international expert in creative thinking, I’ve always emphasized to parents that giving children the freedom to choose, and find their own solutions, is a great gift that will make a huge difference in their lives.” Sari Barel.

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"Where is Ruthy? said her Mom.
"Maybe she has fallen asleep?
Suddenly there was a knock, knock, knock at the door.
"Who could that be?" said the family.
Surprise!

My Review

This is an appealing book about finding solutions and allowing children the freedom of choice. Truthy Ruthy doesn't have any money because she's only 5. She wants to surprise her family with Christmas gifts. Experiencing a series of 3 dreams and left with a surprise box from Santa, children will learn to be creative, like making their own jewelry. Perhaps taking the initiative to discover a different approach in being creative, or experiencing a narrow perspective of being very disappointed. The 3 separate stories are the same but focus on a birthday surprise. Overall, there are many simple illustrations for the young people to see and interaction for older children. Many lessons to be learned.

4/5 stars.

Christmas Books For Children:Truthy Ruthy's Christmas Surprise: An Interactive children's book for Christmas - Special Christmas edition for "Truthy Ruthy's Birthday Surprise") (Truthy Ruthy series)

December morning overlooking a small eastern mountain range in SoCal. Looks like a winter storm is leaving and heading for Arizona. It has been sheer delight in receiving some rainfall.

Photo for Skywatch Friday

Are you ready for Christmas?!!

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Zippy Garlic Sky

About the Author

Kristen Feola is the author of the best-selling book, The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast, an encouraging and engaging resource for individuals, small groups, and churches participating in the Daniel Fast. Her blog, http://www.ultimatedanielfast.com, inspires thousands of people around the world. Kristen is a frequent contributor to Pentecostal Evangel magazine, and her writing has appeared in a variety of Christian and health-related publications. She has worked as a personal trainer, fitness instructor, and nutritional consultant. Kristen lives in Springfield, Missouri, with her husband and two daughters.

Book Description

The Friday 56

"Garlic is one of my favorite herbs because it adds a unique, distinctive zip to any dish. Just think of what pesto would be without garlic. Bland, and boring."

I really like this book so far and I'm looking forward to posting my review.
What are you reading?

Skywatch Friday

It sure pays off to wake up early and see a majestic sunrise. It's raining today and oh, how we welcome the much needed water for SoCal. This particular photo was taken while observing a glorious early November sun rising over the eastern mountains. I was thinking of all the garlic I use when I prepare meals for my family. After reading the above snippet, I thought why not... a zippy garlic sky!

Enjoy the weekend!

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Review: Bears: A Children's Book About Bears: Fun Facts And Pictures (Fun To Learn 1)

Book Review: Bears: A Children's Book About Bears

Book Description

Learn about bears from the perspective of two young bear cubs.

The young cubs are getting ready to hibernate but come across a book all about bears.

They turn the pages of the book and are intrigued about the world of bears.

The little bear cubs find out:

What Bears Look Like
Species Of Bears
Bear Sounds
What Bears Eat
How Bears Move
A Bear’s Senses
Where Bears Live
Territory
Hibernation
Baby Bears
Fun Facts About Bears

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"Here, Archisha let me read this part to you. You won't believe it!"

My Review

The story begins with a camper, while located upstream he soon forgets and leaves a book behind. The black bear twins named Archisha and Minninnewah start to read it and learn all about bears. The book is overflowing with some new and great information regarding:

American Black Bear
Asiatic Black Bear
Sloth Bear
Spectacled Bear
Brown Bear
Grizzly Bear
Kodiak Bear
Giant Panda
Sun bear
Polar Bear

For instance, did you know that Polar Bears swim 100 miles without tiring? Children between the ages of 5-8 will learn that a daddy bear is a Boar and mommy bear is a Sow. The author shares that almost all bears look alike. One important fact to glean from the book is that bears see and hear as well as humans but they have a special organ that is in the roof of their mouth so they can smell food from several miles away. The adventure of learning all about bears is fun and educational for young people and adults, too.

5/5 stars. Recommend to friends for home and school library.

Bears: A Children's Book About Bears: Fun Facts And Pictures (Fun To Learn 1)

Low fog with morning sunrise: LadyD Books

Earl morning fog looks like a particular setting where one might see a bear, if up in the mountains and perhaps along a nearby stream with wilderness trees. Photo taken in SoCal facing the east.

Sky photo for Skywatch Friday

Bear in Forest - Lake Tah...

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Review: CollageIt Pro

About The Photo Software

CollageIt Pro is the most easy-to-use and automatic photo collage maker program that enables users to quickly create eye-catching photo collages on Mac OS X. It has some new key features:

Various templates in 5 collage styles of Mosaic, Grid, Center, Pile and Free Mode.
Smart fit photos to collage with face recognition when generating layout.
Customize photo collages freely with abundant decorations and powerful editing features.

Share collage anywhere.

My Review

PearlMountain Technology is a dedicated software developer. I have used many colorful templates, especially the mosaic one in the collage above. It's easy to use the various layout designs, plus typing any text onto your collage is fun to do. From weddings to birthday parties, your favorite travel and new baby photos can be organized with the right background and spacing. I like the fact that you have many options to choose from as to the sizing and the amount of photos to upload and use. You can save your finished work as a jpg or pdf file and even share your treasured work on FaceBook.

5/5 stars. Highly recommend. More information, https://itunes.apple.com/