There are few things in life which truly top a good book. Books open doors which would otherwise remain unseen and provide a respite from the cares of the world. A good read is often difficult to find, especially in a digital format. But when you do, the time spent devouring its information is...
It’s not nearly December yet but we have some great ideas to prepare you for Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-Fitr, Yuletide, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, and other celebrations! After all, it’s never too early to plan out that perfect gift to express your appreciation to family, friends, co-workers,...
Kindle e-books can be a great resource either for learning how to write programs, or developing high demand software for computers or smart-phones. The selection of available e-books are vast, and can vary depending specific programming languages and user ability. The following is a list of some...
Page turners are still page turners even when the pages are digital. The Kindle, which you can take anywhere, is the perfect vehicle for books like these excellent thrillers that you may not be able to put down. The Talented Mr. Ripley, by Patricia Highsmith (1955) This venerable novel plots the...
The iPad is a product from Apple designed as a thin digital tablet. It can play music, surf the web, display digital text. Users will be able to purchase ebooks for use on the iPad, similar to Amazon's Kindle. The iPad is meant to serve the function of a notebook computer without a keypad....
Life's toughest lessons are learned by making mistakes. It's what we learn from our experiences, the good, the bad, the ugly, that matter most. Have some fun with these tongue in cheek common mistakes that (we think) everyone should commit at least once in a lifetime. 1. Getting married Everyone...
Apple's release of the IPad has sparked the ever growing ebook industry. Apple is also assisting consumers suffering from the strain of present economic conditions by keeping ebooks in the under $10.00 range. This is causing publishers to complain but is certainly feeding ereader's appetites....
To jump start your holiday season, sometimes it’s best to get your mind in the proper frame. If you are having trouble settling into the spirit this year, take a few moments for yourself just to savor the feelings the holidays evoke. Remember the Christmas’ past while you cherish the present....
Saint Valentine's Day, better known as simply Valentine's Day, is the annual commemoration of love celebrated on February 14. Valentine's Day was created by Pope Gelasius I in 500 AD to honor the Christian martyrs named Valentine. The religious observance of the day was deleted by Pope Paul VI...
The MeditationsBy Marcus Aurelius Written 167 A.C.E.Translated by George Long Book One From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper. From the reputation and remembrance of my father, modesty and a manly character. From my mother, piety and beneficence, and...
