south orange News (New Jersey, United States)

New York Journal of Books reviewer John L. Murphy Ph.D writes, "In a history illustrating the importance of global ties for the Irish, its links to a European economy facing unprecedented challenges by its own unity serve as a cautionary tale".

Reviewer Stephen Roulac: "Mark Updegrove’s scholarly mastery of oral histories, original source documents, and presidential writings, combined with a flair for exquisite storytelling make for a fascinating, can’t-put-down, lust-for-more read".

New York Journal of Books reviewer Darren Richard Carlaw writes "These writers examined the intersection of race, culture, and gender in the Western metropolis, and challenged the definition of what it meant to be “British” in the 20th centuries"

NYJB reviewer Gordon S. Grice: "Handmade Houses: A Century of Earth-Friendly Home Design Richard Olsen has presented a valuable survey of the development of this building type over the past 75 years. The book is beautiful, informative, and beguiling"

New York Journal of Books reviewer Vinton Rafe McCabe writes, "No other writer has moved me as much as Benjamin Busch has in writing about war. No other writer has created such a moment of grace . . ."

New York Journal of Books reviewer Jeffery Feiner writes, “If you are in search of a mindless read, are a rabid fan of Mr. Goreski, and have little to no fashion expertise, then this book is for you for you".

New York Journal of Books reviewer David E. Spiro writes, " Dr. Soros shows us once again in these essays that he is not only a competent trader. If we were all as good at political economy as he is there would be no financial bubbles".

Cynthia Doran writes,“With The Art of Medicine: Over 2,000 Years of Images and Imagination on your lap a faraway gallery is made available—a gallery in which the past and the current worlds appear, both filtered through the art of medicine.”

NYJB Reviewer Jerry Mark Silverman writes, "Ms. Dudziak’s answer to those questions is that a failure to recalibrate our thinking about what must be accepted during times of “war” poses a threat to Americans’ civil liberties."

Reviewer Kathy Barber Hersh writes, "“Parents fighting to keep band, drama, and dance programs alive in their children’s schools need to read The Muses Go to School: Conversations About the Necessity of Arts in Education"

New York Journal of Books reviewer Vinton Rafe McCabe writes, "Monstress packs enough literary heat to excite even the most winter ravaged among us. It is highly recommended".

New York Journal of Books reviewer Jeffrey Feiner writes, "This petite anthology will have the most seasoned of fashionable folks blushing—especially when one of the fables’ morals hits home in the most uncomfortable and revelatory ways".

New York Journal of Books reviewer Graham Storrs writes, "The Fear Index is a solid, competent techno-thriller, carefully researched and intelligently executed. If you enjoy this genre...put this one on your to-be-read list"

New York Journal of Books reviewer Geri Spieler writes, "The book is presented as a diary of sorts, each chapter alternating authors. The reader gets a glimpse of this work from both perspectives that add an interesting element to the subject."

Reviewer Fran Hawthorne praises Rachel Herz, “Ms. Herz indeed proves her point about ‘benign masochism.’ We are disgusted by disgust. And we can’t stop reading about it."

Reviewer Stephen Roulac writes,"Susan Cain’s extraordinary must-read, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, explores the important...and largely under-appreciated role of introverts in contemporary culture"

Reviewer Renee C. Fountain writes, “Fraught with doubts, broken dreams, and heartbreaking realizations...'I'll Be Dead' unwittingly epitomizes the strength and courage necessary to the face the challenges that life often presents.”

New York Journal of Books reviewer Robert Schaefer writes, “Those wild and crazy mathematicians! . . . The Best Writing on Mathematics 2011 is so valuable that this reviewer plans to read it twice again. . . . This collection is just that good.”

Reviewer Tony Bailie writes, "From the Mouth of the Whale is a story of a man out of sync with the time in which he lives but whose very sense of being is wired into the physical environment into which he was born".

New York Journal of Books reviewer Michael Adelberg writes, "“All told, The Speed Chronicles deserves great praise for the audacity of the topic, the depth of the discussion, the diversity of its voices, and plain, old, good storytelling".

Reviewer Kim Nayyer states, "The impressive visual presentation and the tight, captivating narrative leave the reader with a sense of having gotten to know this man—even to understand him—while at the same time despising his crimes".

Reviewer Diane Brandley writes, "Ms. Moorehead has skillfully woven the stories of resistance, survival, and life after the war into a very readable and competent work, which can now take its rightful place among many other histories of the time."

Reviewer Karen Dionne writes, "...breathes life into a man baby boomers thought they knew, and who...a new generation is just discovering for the first time...book to examine, in full, the life of one of the most influential iconoclasts of our time."

Reviewer Sharon Hunt praises, "The Prague Cemetery is a masterpiece ... It is controversial, as well. Hopefully, the novel will also make readers uncomfortable, make them think and, most importantly, make them question."

New York Journal of Books reviewer Stephen Roulac writes,"... this volume makes a useful, timely, relevant contribution."

Reviewer Donald F. Calbreath writes, “Dr. Gazzaniga is careful to explain complex scientific data in terms that those outside the neurosciences can understand. But he gives a detailed narrative that paints a complicated and fascinating picture.”

Reviewer Jillian Abbott writes, "Rome: A Cultural, Visual, and Personal History is a nonstop read, sweepingly ambitious and fascinating..."

Reviewer David Cooper writes, "... there is a gutsy shift in narrative tone that lends the ending a sense of closure." Mr. Cooper notes that this debut nonfiction memoir depicts the male perspective on grief, as compared to female author Joan Didion.

Reviewer James Hannibal writes, "... veteran black ops author John Weisman begins this fictional account of the final mission to take down Osama Bin Laden with the last page... weaving a tail of action and intrigue around the real-world events..."

New York Journal of Books reviewer David Spiro writes, “This is a well argued and clearly written work that will appeal to a wide variety of readers with a broad spectrum of interests (previous knowledge of economics is not a prerequisite)."

The Second Annual, South Orange International Blues Festival will take place this Sunday, September 18, 2011. The free 9-hour event will feature an array of blues veterans and rising stars.

Be a future Nonprofit Champion. Join a group of teens/young adults this summer to explore your role in changing the world. Explore your own path to success. Be part of the group and make your first philantrophic gift.

Online and Growing, one in a series of Innovation Workshops presented by Nonprofit Champion was a success. Held on Friday, April 8 at Sparkhouse Studios in South Orange NJ, attendees from notable area nonprofits learned the latest in social media.

3 breakfast workshops to inspire, motivate and connect. We have gathered some of NJ/NY’s most innovative nonprofit pros to share their success stories. Intimate gatherings allowing you to connect and network in a unique and creative setting.

From September 22 through October 20, hair salon clients across the country can nominate a hairstylist for the Ultimate Hairapy Award by submitting a brief essay about how their hairstylist promotes ongoing healthy hair practices.

NYU’s Heyman Center for Philanthropy & Fundraising Course Teams up with Cvent, the Washington, D.C.-based Leading Provider of Online Event Management, meeting Site Selection and Web Survey Solutions, to Teach Students Online Marketing & Fundraising

One of the many facets of Dating that can cripple one’s growth if they don’t know how to transition from the Pain of ending a relationship to the Pleasure of starting a new one and what people need to do to prepare themselves to move on.

TIALEA, LLC, a product management training company for technology companies is pleased to announce the availability of its Product Management course, Strategic Product Manager™ in conjunction with CeBIT, the leading trade fair for the ICT industry.

TIALEA, LLC, an independent consulting and training firm specializing in product development and product management, has announced a strategic partnership with Blackblot – Product Management Expertise™.

Do not allow a novice to destroy your period accurate roof in Northern New Jersey. Slate, Tile, Tin, Copper, Yankee Gutters are destroyed by the use of Tar and Muck by the inexperienced roofing contractor.

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – September 1, 2009 – Windows 7® Dawn of a New Day, a book aimed at navigating through the new Microsoft Windows 7® operating system from a casual computer user perspective, released to publishers online today from Lulu press.

Older adults and their families in need of information, support and resources can turn to www.gsecare.com, the newly enhanced website of Garden State Eldercare, a local provider of home care and geriatric care management services.

Seven years ago Thomas was a teen facing death, he needed a heart transplant. Now he’s investing $1000 in the future of organ replacement. Through the Methuselah Foundation MLife Science Fund an individual donor like Thomas can change lives.

To celebrate the release of his new album LOVE 360, Site B welcomes singer-songwriter and Williamsport, PA native Al DeCosey “Home” for a special LIVE performance on Saturday August 15, 2009 at 7 pm.

Methuselah Foundation, a leader in incubating and funding innovation to extend healthy human life, has expanded its mission. The new 3-part strategy offers short, mid and long term solutions.

EZCallerID.com, a new service aimed at small and mid-sized Enterprises, Inbound Call Centers and ITSPs provides Enhanced Caller ID.

Nowadays many people are concerned about their hair. Most would like to have a healthy and strong hair. Jane Carter Solution is developed specially to provide more tips on growing healthy hair.

Customer relationship management goes beyond contacts with final customers. It also applies to small firm’s relationships with corporate and personal buyers.

So what has Paul and NaTasha learned as a small business owners? Sell high, buy low, collect fast and pay slow. Whether you are profitable or not, if you run out of available cash, you are dead.

“There is a True Fountain of Youth, Raw Food Diet is the Answer”