Another Dewey's 24 hr readathon done. Reviewing later
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Good evening all! It’s 8:35pm and I am 35 mins late into the Read-A-Thon due to work related stuff, but I’m here! And from what I see, we’re starting the kick off with with a survey!
1. Where are you reading from today? Brunei, In the South East Asia
2. Three random facts about me…
a) A High School librarian, specialized in YA and Children genre.
b) I read with my iPhone, Sony 505 and laptop besides reading Hardback or paperback.
c) Beansprouts is so.. not my thing. >.<
3. How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours? Just one but I’ll see if I can have more.
4. Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on blogs)? Hope to read more than 1 book is my main goal! and I got to finish that book as well!
5. If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, any advice for people doing this for the first time? Remember to take a drink, eat and put down your book once a while and walk around. Ohh.. bathroom is essential.
Stats:
Starting Time 8.35 pm
1st book: Dracula
Another great sequel to the wonderful series. Loving it. It’s pretty much going strong here. I can’t help feeling this is one of those new age books for reluctant readers…. with hidden moral agenda in it *snickers* I just love books that would sink good moral issues silently.
To me, Greg is a typical student, with typical aspiration, with typical need to get himself some attention. Nevertheless, what grabs you into loving this book is how most of us could relate to him, young or adult. This was another one hour or so read, if you life a quickie, this series would be a giggle tickle for your need. A wonderful page turner and yes it’s another favorite material.
First Sentence. New Year's Day You know how you're supposed to come up with a list of "resolutions" at the beginning of the year to try to make yourself a better person?
Quote. I didn't really know what to expect from detention but when I walked into the room, the first thought I had was, I don't belong in here with these future criminals.
The Last Straw (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #3)
By Jeff Kinney
Let's face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg's father.
You see, Frank Heffley actually think he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other 'manly' endeavors.
Of course, Greg is easily able to sidestep his father's efforts to change him. But when Greg's dad threatens to send him to military academy, Greg realizes he has to shape up ... or get shipped out.
finished reading : 08th April 2011
rate } ♠♠♠♠
genre } fiction | children | realistic | humor | graphic novels | juvenile
release day } April 2009
publisher } Amulet Books
format } paperback
isbn } 9780810988217
pages } 224 pages
source } bought
age group } 12+
interests } reluctant readers | middle graders | 9 yo+
awards } New York Times Bestseller (2009)
Get Your Copy } Amazon.com
It’s not me to actually pass the opportunity to join a Read-a-thon, but here I go again… the annual Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon is right at the corner and it’s on 9th April 2011! As for late there are around 340 bloggers who are joining the read-a-thon and all bloggers are welcome enough to join the event.
What exactly it is? a 24 hours of reading craziness. I admit I haven’t really stayed up a full 24 hrs for this event ever, but it is a good excuse (I ♥ having an excuse to Drop Everything And Read once a while.) but yes I love joining up this event when it comes around. Maybe this time I would read more than I did last year?
My friends, fellow bloggers and others, including me, usually use this opportunity to donate to a charity foundation or wherever else you like to donate. Either way it’s a wonderful event and I hope I can actually sit down and play with this =^_^=
Since I live in Brunei: The start time would be at 9pm
Microsoft Windows 7 Administration Instant Reference
By; William Panek
genre } computer | operating system | window os | reference
rating } all ages
date released } october 19, 2010
edition } sybex (624 Pages)
ISBN } 0470650478 | 978-0470650479
acquisition } borrowed
purchase @ } Book Depository | Amazon.com
Product Description
An on-the-spot reference for Windows 7 administrators
Hundreds of thousands of IT administrators, network administrators, and IT support technicians work daily with Windows 7. This well-organized, portable reference covers every facet of Windows 7, providing no-nonsense instruction that is readily accessible when you need it. Designed for busy administrators, it features thumb tabs and chapter outlines to make answers easy to find. <ul> <li>Windows 7 administrative and support personnel need quick answers to situations they confront each day; this Instant Reference is designed to provide information, solutions, and best practices on the spot <li>Designed for quick navigation, with thumb tabs, chapter outlines, tables, lists, and concise answers in a conveniently sized, portable volume <li>Covers disk configuration, desktop management, remote assistance, security, and much more, with step-by-step instruction.
Microsoft Windows 7 Administration Instant Reference is the perfect partner to more comprehensive guidebooks, helping you to easily find answers and solve problems onsite.
Quick Review:
Pretty handy book for reference. I be looking through this book for tips and tricks regarding the OS system.
Talk Less, Say More: Three Habits to Influence Others and Make Things Happen
by; Connie Dieken
genre } business & investing | skills | communications
rating } All Ages
date released } september 28, 2009
edition } wiley (176 Pages)
ISBN } 0470500867 | 978-0470500866
acquisition } borrowed
purchase @ } Book Depository | Amazon.com
Product Description
Talk Less, Say More is a revolutionary guide to 21st century communication skills to help you be more influential and make things happen in our distracted, attention-deficit world. It's loaded with specific tips and takeaways to ensure that you're fully heard, clearly understood, and trigger positive responses in any business or social situation.
It's the first book to deliver a proven method to master the core leadership skill of influence. Talk Less, Say More lays out a powerful 3-step method called Connect, Convey, Convince (R) and guides you in how to use these habits to be more influential. This succinct book solves your modern communication issues in today's demanding, distracted world at a time when interaction skills are plummeting.
Communication is the single greatest challenge in business today. It takes just 3 habits to conquer it. Talk Less, Say More will help you achieve more with less. Less wordiness. Less tune-out. Less frustration. You'll gain more time. More positive outcomes. More rewarding relationships.
Quick Review
A handy book to use for anybody.
| Year | "TBR" | Bought | Given | Read | Resell |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2162 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 2012 | 3834 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| 2011 | 343 | 35 | 386 | 130 | 60 |
| 2010 | 346 | 5 | 15 | 101 | 32 |
| 2009 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 |
| 2008 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 |
| 2007 | 61 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| 2005 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 489 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |