Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Attorney Prey (Nick Teffinger Thriller 14 - Novella)

Attorney Prey (Nick Teffinger Thriller 14 - Novella) Review



In this riveting novella (12,000 words, 60 pages) from acclaimed author R.J. Jagger, Denver homicide detective Nick Teffinger spirals into the addictive maze of a beautiful young criminal defense attorney who has murder on her mind.

Cover Art Harry Bennett.

PRAISE FOR THE THRILLERS OF R.J. JAGGER:

WITNESS CHASE
“Witness Chase is a terrifying, gripping cross between James Patterson and John Grisham. Jagger has created a truly killer thriller.”
--J.A. Konrath

“The pace never slows in this noir thriller.”
--Carolyn G. Hart

BAD CLIENT
“As engaging as the debut [Witness Chase], this exciting blend of police procedural and legal thriller recalls the early works of Scott Turow and Lisa Scottoline.”
--Library Journal

LAWYER TRAP
"The well-crafted storyline makes this a worthwhile read. Stuffed with gratuitous sex and over-the-top violence, this novel has a riveting plot"
--Kirkus Reviews

“Verdict: The pacing is relentless in this debut, a hard-boiled novel with a shocking ending. The supershort chapters will please those who enjoy a James Patterson–­style page-turner”
--Library Journal

PRETTY LITTLE LAWYER
A “clever and engrossing mystery tale involving gorgeous women, lustful men and scintillating suspense.”
--Foreword Magazine

ATTORNEY'S RUN
“Part of what makes this thriller thrilling is that you sense there to be connections among all the various subplots; the anticipation of their coming together keeps the pages turning.”
--Booklist

NEVER DEAD
“This is one of the best thrillers I’ve read yet.”
--New Mystery Reader Magazine

“Way creepy, a little taudry, but boatloads of fun.”
--Booklist

CLIENT TRAP
Nick Teffinger "knows he shouldn’t let a woman get in the way of investigating his latest case, but that’s the way this homicide detective rolls. *** A throwback to the era of Mike Hammer and Shell Scott, Teffinger is old school all the way—and that means good retro fun.”
--Booklist

“Hard-boiled thrills with an electric jolt of the occult.”
--Mario Acevedo

Jagger’s “hottest creation. A superb thriller and an exceptional read.”
--Midwest Book Review

ANCIENT PREY
"A well told tale with a masterful blend of intrigue, murder, greed, lust, and that little touch of horror will keep you reading."
--New Mystery Reader Magazine

“Brilliant! Ancient Prey held me glued to the edge of my seat and kept me in wonder of what was around the next corner of this spine-tingling, sensational work of fiction.”
--Midwest Book Review

A TWIST OF SIN
Denver homicide detective Nick Teffinger "leaves for Japan on an unsanctioned pursuit. As [Teffinger] draws closer to the killer, more victims are discovered, and the pattern of a twisted murderer revealed. Drawn into the intrigue is a cast of provocative characters who move in and out of Tokyo’s gritty underworld. Verdict This fast-paced book offers fans of commercial thrillers a twisty, action-packed thrill ride."
--Library Journal

This book "is creative and captivating. It features bold characters, witty dialogue, exotic locations, and non-stop action. The pacing is spot-on, a solid combination of intrigue, suspense, and eroticism. A first-rate thriller, this book is damnably hard to put down. It’s a tremendous read.”
--Foreword Reviews

DEAD IN HONG KONG
“Another masterpiece of action and suspense."
--New Mystery Reader Magazine

This novella was previously published as Assignment: Lawyer Prey.


Tuesday, February 28, 2012

A Twist of Sin (Nick Teffinger Thriller 10)

A Twist of Sin (Nick Teffinger Thriller 10) Review



In this riveting thriller, A TWIST OF SIN, an exotic Jamaican woman who just finished her first year of law school at NYU finds herself in Tokyo, slipping deeper and deeper into a deadly hunt for an ancient map. As time runs out and danger closes in, her world collides with that of Denver homicide detective Nick Teffinger, who has travelled halfway around the world in an impossible attempt to stop an international killer from taking his next victim. (422 pages)

PRAISE FOR THE THRILLERS OF R.J. JAGGER:

WITNESS CHASE
“Witness Chase is a terrifying, gripping cross between James Patterson and John Grisham. Jagger has created a truly killer thriller.”
--J.A. Konrath

“The pace never slows in this noir thriller.”
--Carolyn G. Hart

BAD CLIENT
“As engaging as the debut [Witness Chase], this exciting blend of police procedural and legal thriller recalls the early works of Scott Turow and Lisa Scottoline.”
--Library Journal

LAWYER TRAP
"The well-crafted storyline makes this a worthwhile read. Stuffed with gratuitous sex and over-the-top violence, this novel has a riveting plot"
--Kirkus Reviews

“Verdict: The pacing is relentless in this debut, a hard-boiled novel with a shocking ending. The supershort chapters will please those who enjoy a James Patterson–­style page-turner”
--Library Journal

PRETTY LITTLE LAWYER
A “clever and engrossing mystery tale involving gorgeous women, lustful men and scintillating suspense.”
--Foreword Magazine

ATTORNEY'S RUN
“Part of what makes this thriller thrilling is that you sense there to be connections among all the various subplots; the anticipation of their coming together keeps the pages turning.”
--Booklist

NEVER DEAD
“This is one of the best thrillers I’ve read yet.”
--New Mystery Reader Magazine

“Way creepy, a little taudry, but boatloads of fun.”
--Booklist

CLIENT TRAP
Nick Teffinger "knows he shouldn’t let a woman get in the way of investigating his latest case, but that’s the way this homicide detective rolls. *** A throwback to the era of Mike Hammer and Shell Scott, Teffinger is old school all the way—and that means good retro fun.”
--Booklist

“Hard-boiled thrills with an electric jolt of the occult.”
--Mario Acevedo

Jagger’s “hottest creation. A superb thriller and an exceptional read.”
--Midwest Book Review

ANCIENT PREY
"A well told tale with a masterful blend of intrigue, murder, greed, lust, and that little touch of horror will keep you reading."
--New Mystery Reader Magazine

“Brilliant! Ancient Prey held me glued to the edge of my seat and kept me in wonder of what was around the next corner of this spine-tingling, sensational work of fiction.”
--Midwest Book Review

A TWIST OF SIN
Denver homicide detective Nick Teffinger "leaves for Japan on an unsanctioned pursuit. As [Teffinger] draws closer to the killer, more victims are discovered, and the pattern of a twisted murderer revealed. Drawn into the intrigue is a cast of provocative characters who move in and out of Tokyo’s gritty underworld. Verdict This fast-paced book offers fans of commercial thrillers a twisty, action-packed thrill ride."
--Library Journal

This book "is creative and captivating. It features bold characters, witty dialogue, exotic locations, and non-stop action. The pacing is spot-on, a solid combination of intrigue, suspense, and eroticism. A first-rate thriller, this book is damnably hard to put down. It’s a tremendous read.”
--Foreword Reviews

DEAD IN HONG KONG
“Another masterpiece of action and suspense."
--New Mystery Reader Magazine

ALLEY LAWYER
“I love the way this man writes! I adore his style. There is something about it that makes me feel as if I’m someplace I’m not supposed to be, seeing things I’m not supposed to see and that is so delicious.”
--Rebecca Forrester, USA Today Bestselling Author

A Twist of Sin was previously published under the name Wild Laws


Sunday, February 26, 2012

Game Plan: The Insider's Guide to Breaking In and Succeeding in the Computer and Video Game Business

Game Plan: The Insider's Guide to Breaking In and Succeeding in the Computer and Video Game Business Review



The billion computer and video gaming business is the fastest-growing entertainment medium in the worldæon track to surpass both the movie and record businesses. More than 200 million computer and video games are sold to the 140 million gamers in America every year.
Game Plan: The Insiders Guide to Breaking In and Succeeding in the Computer and Video Game Business is the first book that clearly explains how to get a foot in the door to this incredibly dynamic and exciting field.

This essential guide includes everything job seekers need to know about:

· How the computer and video game business really works
· How to break into the industry
· How to get your dream game made
· The many different jobs in the field
· Surviving and thriving in the marketplace

Three top game veterans provide all the information readers need to begin their search: Alan Gershenfeld, former senior vice-president of Activison Studios, Mark Loparco, one of the industry’s top edutainment producers, and Cecilia Barajas, an acclaimed game producer/ director and a design consultant on hundreds of games.

Game Plan also features expert advice by top gamemakers from such leading game publishers and developers as Electronic Arts, Activision, Microsoft, Midway, LucasArts, and THQ.

No matter what your background or job qualifications are, Game Plan will help you to decide which area of the video and computer game business appeals to you the most, and how to attain your goals of working in the industry.

For anyone who’s ever dreamed of one day making a game, or is simply curious if this is the field to go intoæthis book is a must-read.


Saturday, February 25, 2012

Tales from the Ypsilanti Archives (MI): Tripe-Mongers, Parker's Hair Balsam, The Underwear Club & More (American Chronicles (History Press))

Tales from the Ypsilanti Archives (MI): Tripe-Mongers, Parker's Hair Balsam, The Underwear Club & More (American Chronicles (History Press)) Review



Author Laura Bien offers up a diverse sampling of offbeat and lighthearted stories that will transplant readers to the bygone days of Ypsilanti- from the fight Ypsilanti waged against standardized time to the gloom apparent in a Ypsilantian's Depression-era grocery receipt, and from Jackson's glowing pork chop to the time Ypsilantians staunchly defended themselves against accusations of 'sloppy speech.' Join Bien to enjoy these quirky tales and learn what life used to be like in this fascinating city.


Friday, February 24, 2012

Assignment: Kill Me Friday (Jack Bahamas Thriller)

Assignment: Kill Me Friday (Jack Bahamas Thriller) Review



As soon as the woman walked through the door, private investigator Jack Bahamas felt his world shift ever so slightly. Men would crawl across a field of broken glass just to smell her neck, that’s the kind of woman she was. Bahamas tried to appear unaffected as the woman took one last drag from a cigarette, mashed the butt in the ashtray, slipped into one of the worn leather chairs in front of his desk and crossed her legs. “You’re Jack Bahamas,” she said. “If I talk to you about a matter, is it strictly confidential?” It was a simple question, one he'd heard a hundred times. This time, however, was different. This time the question would sweep him into a deadly game that started many, many centuries ago but was not over yet. (400 pages)

Cover art by Paul Rader.

The ASSIGNMENT thrillers can be read in any order.

Assignment: Tokyo Moon
Assignment: The Pyramid List
Assignment: Unfinished Shadows
Assignment: Kowloon Hotel
Assignment: Dead in Bangkok
Assignment: Voodoo Street
Assignment: Dark Hunger
Assignment: Kill Me Friday
Assignment: To Kill A Spy
Assignment: Avenue of the Dead

PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR:

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: “A heap of reading ecstasy. This book, in my humble opinion, is a masterpiece.”

SPINETINGLER MAGAZINE: “This is one book you will have trouble putting down from page one. The author has done a fabulous job of pulling the reader in and keeping them there. He has a great knack at switching from one part of the story to another at just the right time. He will keep you wondering what is going on until the last page. There are lots of twists and turns and suspense.”

NEW MYSTERY READER MAGAZINE: “A page-turner of a read that is, mildly put, spectacular. ... A fine, fine read and a highly recommended buy.”

LIBRARY JOURNAL: This thriller is a "fast, dynamic ride. It is a racy thrill ride that turns and twists with each burst of action."

KIRKUS REVIEWS: “This novel has a riveting plot.”

CRIMESPREE MAGAZINE: The author “is destined to be crowned the new king of the thriller."

BOOKLIST: This thriller “successfully pairs an intriguing premise and solid suspense.”

CURLED UP WITH A GOOD BOOK: “It’s a real page-turner, fast-paced and loaded with nerve-wracking tension.”

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: “When it comes to suspense filled thrillers, nobody electrifies the reader more with a crime novel than, R.S. Nolte. His remarkable style of writing and rich use of dialogue grabbed me from his first novel. He is so entertaining; he continuously leaves the reader with the fear of the unknown and yet, still wanting more.”

NEW MYSTERY READER MAGAZINE: “Another winner! For thriller and dark mystery fans, talented author R.S. Nolte has produced a story you won't be able to put down until you turn that last page.***A well told tale with a masterful blend of intrigue, murder, greed, lust, and that little touch of horror will keep you reading. You'll want to read all of this author's tales. They get better and better.”

This book was previously published under the name The Scroll Lawyers and/or Scroll.



Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Assignment: Dark Hunger (Jack Tangiers Thriller)

Assignment: Dark Hunger (Jack Tangiers Thriller) Review



In this modern day thriller born of ancient and deadly obsessions, beautiful young blues singer Rave Lefelle learns that she has been targeted to die by a wooden stake through her heart. As she frantically scrambles for her life, her world collides with that of Jack Tangiers who is deep in a dark hunt for a multi-state killer. (400 pages)

Cover illustration by Glen Orbik (www.orbikart.com)

The "ASSIGNMENT thrillers can be read in any order.

Assignment: Tokyo Moon
Assignment: The Pyramid List
Assignment: Unfinished Shadows
Assignment: Kowloon Hotel
Assignment: Dead in Bangkok
Assignment: Voodoo Street
Assignment: Dark Hunger
Assignment: Kill Me Friday
Assignment: To Kill A Spy
Assignment: Avenue of the Dead

PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR:

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: “A heap of reading ecstasy. This book, in my humble opinion, is a masterpiece.”

SPINETINGLER MAGAZINE: “This is one book you will have trouble putting down from page one. The author has done a fabulous job of pulling the reader in and keeping them there. He has a great knack at switching from one part of the story to another at just the right time. He will keep you wondering what is going on until the last page. There are lots of twists and turns and suspense.”

NEW MYSTERY READER MAGAZINE: “A page-turner of a read that is, mildly put, spectacular. ... A fine, fine read and a highly recommended buy.”

LIBRARY JOURNAL: This thriller is a "fast, dynamic ride. It is a racy thrill ride that turns and twists with each burst of action."

KIRKUS REVIEWS: “This novel has a riveting plot.”

CRIMESPREE MAGAZINE: The author “is destined to be crowned the new king of the thriller."

BOOKLIST: This thriller “successfully pairs an intriguing premise and solid suspense.”

CURLED UP WITH A GOOD BOOK: “It’s a real page-turner, fast-paced and loaded with nerve-wracking tension.”

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: “When it comes to suspense filled thrillers, nobody electrifies the reader more with a crime novel than, R.S. Nolte. His remarkable style of writing and rich use of dialogue grabbed me from his first novel. He is so entertaining; he continuously leaves the reader with the fear of the unknown and yet, still wanting more.”

NEW MYSTERY READER MAGAZINE: “Another winner! For thriller and dark mystery fans, talented author R.S. Nolte has produced a story you won't be able to put down until you turn that last page.***A well told tale with a masterful blend of intrigue, murder, greed, lust, and that little touch of horror will keep you reading. You'll want to read all of this author's tales. They get better and better.”

This book was previously published under the name Never Dead and/or Immortal Laws.


Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Pink Floyd: In the Flesh: The Complete Performance History

Pink Floyd: In the Flesh: The Complete Performance History Review



From gigs in tiny church halls in the mid-sixties to multimillion-selling albums and spectacular stadium shows all around the world, the Pink Floyd story is a pop legend.

Pink Floyd: In the Flesh combines, for the first time, a detailed listing of every single Pink Floyd show with a biographical account of the band's collective and individual careers.

Illustrated throughout with scores of previously unpublished photographs and a wealth of rare graphic memorabilia, including posters, advertisements, handbills and tickets from every era of the band's remarkable thirty-year history.


Sunday, February 19, 2012

Assignment: Voodoo Street (Jack Tangiers Thriller)

Assignment: Voodoo Street (Jack Tangiers Thriller) Review



As Jack Tangiers frantically searches for a missing woman, he finds himself pulled deeper and deeper into an edgy world of voodooism and death curses, where he intersects with a beautiful young attorney working on a terrifying case. (400 pages)

Cover art by Harry Bennett.

The ASSIGNMENT thrillers can be read in any order.

Assignment: Tokyo Moon
Assignment: The Pyramid List
Assignment: Drum Beat
Assignment: Kowloon Hotel
Assignment: Dead in Bangkok
Assignment: Voodoo Street
Assignment: Dark Hunger
Assignment: Kill Me Friday
Assignment: To Kill A Spy
Assignment: Avenue of the Dead

PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR:

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: “A heap of reading ecstasy. This book, in my humble opinion, is a masterpiece.”

SPINETINGLER MAGAZINE: “This is one book you will have trouble putting down from page one. The author has done a fabulous job of pulling the reader in and keeping them there. He has a great knack at switching from one part of the story to another at just the right time. He will keep you wondering what is going on until the last page. There are lots of twists and turns and suspense.”

NEW MYSTERY READER MAGAZINE: “A page-turner of a read that is, mildly put, spectacular. ... A fine, fine read and a highly recommended buy.”

LIBRARY JOURNAL: This thriller is a "fast, dynamic ride. It is a racy thrill ride that turns and twists with each burst of action."

KIRKUS REVIEWS: “This novel has a riveting plot.”

CRIMESPREE MAGAZINE: The author “is destined to be crowned the new king of the thriller."

BOOKLIST: This thriller “successfully pairs an intriguing premise and solid suspense.”

CURLED UP WITH A GOOD BOOK: “It’s a real page-turner, fast-paced and loaded with nerve-wracking tension.”

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: “When it comes to suspense filled thrillers, nobody electrifies the reader more with a crime novel than, R.S. Nolte. His remarkable style of writing and rich use of dialogue grabbed me from his first novel. He is so entertaining; he continuously leaves the reader with the fear of the unknown and yet, still wanting more.”

NEW MYSTERY READER MAGAZINE: “Another winner! For thriller and dark mystery fans, talented author R.S. Nolte has produced a story you won't be able to put down until you turn that last page.***A well told tale with a masterful blend of intrigue, murder, greed, lust, and that little touch of horror will keep you reading. You'll want to read all of this author's tales. They get better and better.”

This book was previously published under the name Client Trap and/or Voodoo Laws.


Saturday, February 18, 2012

Assignment: Avenue of the Dead (Jack Bahamas Thriller)

Assignment: Avenue of the Dead (Jack Bahamas Thriller) Review



In this frantic noir thriller, private investigator Jack Bahamas finds himself on a dangerous hunt for the person responsible for a string of brutal murders, only to discover that nothing is as it seems and time is running out.

Cover art by Harry Bennett.

The ASSIGNMENT thrillers can be read in any order.

Assignment: Tokyo Moon
Assignment: The Pyramid List
Assignment: Unfinished Shadows
Assignment: Kowloon Hotel
Assignment: Dead in Bangkok
Assignment: Voodoo Street
Assignment: Dark Hunger
Assignment: Kill Me Friday
Assignment: To Kill A Spy
Assignment: Avenue of the Dead

PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR:

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: “A heap of reading ecstasy. This book, in my humble opinion, is a masterpiece.”

SPINETINGLER MAGAZINE: “This is one book you will have trouble putting down from page one. The author has done a fabulous job of pulling the reader in and keeping them there. He has a great knack at switching from one part of the story to another at just the right time. He will keep you wondering what is going on until the last page. There are lots of twists and turns and suspense.”

NEW MYSTERY READER MAGAZINE: “A page-turner of a read that is, mildly put, spectacular. ... A fine, fine read and a highly recommended buy.”

LIBRARY JOURNAL: This thriller is a "fast, dynamic ride. It is a racy thrill ride that turns and twists with each burst of action."

KIRKUS REVIEWS: “This novel has a riveting plot.”

CRIMESPREE MAGAZINE: The author “is destined to be crowned the new king of the thriller."

BOOKLIST: This thriller “successfully pairs an intriguing premise and solid suspense.”

CURLED UP WITH A GOOD BOOK: “It’s a real page-turner, fast-paced and loaded with nerve-wracking tension.”

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: “When it comes to suspense filled thrillers, nobody electrifies the reader more with a crime novel than, R.S. Nolte. His remarkable style of writing and rich use of dialogue grabbed me from his first novel. He is so entertaining; he continuously leaves the reader with the fear of the unknown and yet, still wanting more.”

NEW MYSTERY READER MAGAZINE: “Another winner! For thriller and dark mystery fans, talented author R.S. Nolte has produced a story you won't be able to put down until you turn that last page.***A well told tale with a masterful blend of intrigue, murder, greed, lust, and that little touch of horror will keep you reading. You'll want to read all of this author's tales. They get better and better.”

This book was previously published under the name A Way With Murder and/or Night Trap.


Thursday, February 16, 2012

Come In Mommy

Come In Mommy Review



Heather is nearly 40 and her husband isn't fulfilling her desires but her Stepson, Jared, and his friend, Freddy, are 18 years old and horny, just like Heather. She has a voracious appetite for cock and they satisfy her but she keeps coming back for more. Freddy's girlfriend, Ciara, joins in and finds out Heather has an appetite for pussy as well.

Sexually explicit erotica meant to be read with one hand.

Here is a sneak peek:

“No, thanks.”
    He couldn’t even look her in the eyes. Heather smiled and turned around to leave. Freddy watched her and waited until she closed the door. He didn’t know that she pressed up against it on the other side when he started talking.
    “Damn, she is hot as hell, man,” said Fred, “That has to be torture having such a MILF for a step mom. I had like half a boner seeing her in that robe. I can’t imagine,” Freddy was cut short by Jared.
    Heather realized she was touching herself through her robe and she continued as she listened in some more.
    “Dude, come on.”
    “What happened when you went to ask about me staying over? Things seemed kind of awkward between you guys.”
    “Nothing, let’s play.”
    “Don’t be a chick about this, man, Ciara has been so moody lately I can’t take you doing this to me too,” said Freddy.
    “Okay, fine. I went to ask her and she was naked with her legs open using a vibrator and moaning and so I turned around and came back.”
    “Holy shit, you lucky motherfucker. You didn’t stay to watch?”
    “She saw me, how would I?”
    “I knew you wanted to bang her too. She’s so sexy. I wanna sleep in her bed tonight.”
    A small moan escaped Heather’s lips and she decided she would go finish what she had started earlier. She was so horny that her pussy was dripping juices all down her leg on the walk to the bedroom.
    She laid down on the bed and got comfortable. She rubbed her breasts and circled her nipples with her finger tips. She remembered when she was a teenager how her boyfriend could come six times in one night and still be ready for more. She moved her hand down to her crotch and rubbed herself and her fingers were covered in liquid as she thought about a nice thick cock slamming into her pussy repeatedly and she came as quietly as she possibly could.
    Pleasure washed over her and she got a little bit of relief from her desires but it would only be temporary until she got fucked. Her sheets were soaked. She should have laid on the other side of the bed. Heather looked at the time and decided she should get dressed. Heather picked out an outfit that was sexy without being obvious. She wore her white pearl necklace and high heels with a skirt. She forgot to wear panties. Oops.

...If you're lusting for more just like Heather, you'll have to click your mouse.

All characters are at least 18 years of age. You should be too in order to buy this story.


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

The Complete Guide to Remixing: Produce Professional Dance-Floor Hits on Your Home Computer

The Complete Guide to Remixing: Produce Professional Dance-Floor Hits on Your Home Computer Review



The Complete Guide to Remixing: Produce Professional Dance-Floor Hits on Your Home Computer Feature

  • Published by Berklee Press 182 Pages
  • Book/CD Pack by Erik Hawkins
  • Author: Erik Hawkins
Learn cutting-edge remixing techniques and tips on producing hit dance music with today's hottest software, including Pro Tools, Live, Logic Audio and Reason. This comprehensive handbook of the history, technology, craft and art of remixing covers: software and hardware you need to set up the ultimate new music production studio * tips on how to use many of the standard software programs to create professional remix effects * tools and production techniques used in today's top dance remixes * how to locate and legally remix tracks from major and independent label recording artists * tips from the industry's best remix artists and DJs. The CD features over 50 tracks of remixing examples, including arrangements in progress and completed productions. Hear for yourself the amazing production techniques described in the book.


Monday, February 13, 2012

Taking Your iPhone to the Max (Technology in Action)

Taking Your iPhone to the Max (Technology in Action) Review



Unleash your iPhone and take it to the limit using secret tips and techniques from gadget hacker Erica Sadun. Fast and fun to read, Taking Your iPhone to the Max will show you how get the most out of Apple’s iPhone. You’ll find all the best, and undocumented, tricks as well as the most efficient and enjoyable introduction to the iPhone you’ll ever find.

Starting with a guide to iPhone basics, you’ll quickly move on to discover the iPhone’s hidden potential, like how to connect to a TV, get contract-free VoIP, and hack OS X so it will run apps on your iPhone. From e-mail and surfing the Web, to using iTunes, iBooks, games, photos, ripping DVDs and getting free VoIP with Skype or Jajah, you’ll find it here. You’ll even find tips on where to get the best and cheapest iPhone accessories. Get ready to take iPhone to the max!

What you’ll learn

  • iPhone basics
  • E-mail, voicemail, and using iCal
  • Surfing the Web with iPhone using Safari
  • Expanding the main menu using third-party software
  • Using iTunes, games, and iBooks
  • Connecting to the TV and ripping DVDs
  • Hacking OS X to run apps on the iPhone
  • Getting contract-free VOIP
  • Saving on accessories and what you really need

Who this book is for

Anyone who has an iPhone and wants to get more out of it, learn how to connect to other devices, or tinker with it.

Table of Contents

  1. Selecting, Buying, and Activating Your iPhone
  2. Interacting with Your New iPhone
  3. Placing Calls with iPhone
  4. iPhone Messaging
  5. iPhone E-mail
  6. Browsing with Safari
  7. Preparing Your Media in iTunes
  8. It’s Also an iPod
  9. iPhone Photos
  10. Google Maps and Other Apps


Sunday, February 12, 2012

Kill Theory (Nick Teffinger Thriller 13)

Kill Theory (Nick Teffinger Thriller 13) Review



This atmospherically-charged thriller from acclaimed author R.J. Jagger, Kill Theory, is the first book featuring Nick Teffinger in his new position as head of San Francisco's homicide detail.

As Teffinger frantically hunts for an elusive killer who is poised to take the next victim by the end of the week, he finds himself pulled deeper and deeper into the world of solo attorney Song Lee, a seemingly insignificant lawyer with a one-room office in a Chinatown alley who has been hired by a mysterious woman to find out if she killed someone. (395 pages).

PRAISE FOR THE THRILLERS OF R.J. JAGGER:

WITNESS CHASE
“Witness Chase is a terrifying, gripping cross between James Patterson and John Grisham. Jagger has created a truly killer thriller.”
--J.A. Konrath

“The pace never slows in this noir thriller.”
--Carolyn G. Hart

BAD CLIENT
“As engaging as the debut [Witness Chase], this exciting blend of police procedural and legal thriller recalls the early works of Scott Turow and Lisa Scottoline.”
--Library Journal

LAWYER TRAP
"The well-crafted storyline makes this a worthwhile read. Stuffed with gratuitous sex and over-the-top violence, this novel has a riveting plot"
--Kirkus Reviews

“Verdict: The pacing is relentless in this debut, a hard-boiled novel with a shocking ending. The supershort chapters will please those who enjoy a James Patterson–­style page-turner”
--Library Journal

PRETTY LITTLE LAWYER
A “clever and engrossing mystery tale involving gorgeous women, lustful men and scintillating suspense.”
--Foreword Magazine

ATTORNEY'S RUN
“Part of what makes this thriller thrilling is that you sense there to be connections among all the various subplots; the anticipation of their coming together keeps the pages turning.”
--Booklist

NEVER DEAD
“This is one of the best thrillers I’ve read yet.”
--New Mystery Reader Magazine

“Way creepy, a little taudry, but boatloads of fun.”
--Booklist

CLIENT TRAP
Nick Teffinger "knows he shouldn’t let a woman get in the way of investigating his latest case, but that’s the way this homicide detective rolls. *** A throwback to the era of Mike Hammer and Shell Scott, Teffinger is old school all the way—and that means good retro fun.”
--Booklist

“Hard-boiled thrills with an electric jolt of the occult.”
--Mario Acevedo

Jagger’s “hottest creation. A superb thriller and an exceptional read.”
--Midwest Book Review

ANCIENT PREY
"A well told tale with a masterful blend of intrigue, murder, greed, lust, and that little touch of horror will keep you reading."
--New Mystery Reader Magazine

“Brilliant! Ancient Prey held me glued to the edge of my seat and kept me in wonder of what was around the next corner of this spine-tingling, sensational work of fiction.”
--Midwest Book Review

A TWIST OF SIN
Denver homicide detective Nick Teffinger "leaves for Japan on an unsanctioned pursuit. As [Teffinger] draws closer to the killer, more victims are discovered, and the pattern of a twisted murderer revealed. Drawn into the intrigue is a cast of provocative characters who move in and out of Tokyo’s gritty underworld. Verdict This fast-paced book offers fans of commercial thrillers a twisty, action-packed thrill ride."
--Library Journal

This book "is creative and captivating. It features bold characters, witty dialogue, exotic locations, and non-stop action. The pacing is spot-on, a solid combination of intrigue, suspense, and eroticism. A first-rate thriller, this book is damnably hard to put down. It’s a tremendous read.”
--Foreword Reviews

DEAD IN HONG KONG
“Another masterpiece of action and suspense."
--New Mystery Reader Magazine

Kill Theory was previously published under the names Alley Lawyer and Blond Run.


Saturday, February 11, 2012

Taking Your iPod touch to the Max (Technology in Action)

Taking Your iPod touch to the Max (Technology in Action) Review



Fast and fun to read, this book gives you all the tips, tricks and hidden techniques that you would love to try out on your iPod Touch. It starts by getting everyone up to speed on the basics. Then quickly moves into the fun stuff, like connecting to a TV, and even how to hack so that you can run applications over the iPod Touch and a whole lot more. If you can do it on the iPod Touch, you will find it here. So whether you just want to be able to use it for music and do emails or web surfing, or you want to take it to the Max, this is the book do show you how.


Friday, February 10, 2012

Mel Bay presents School of Country Guitar Advanced Rhythm, Steel Bends & Hot Licks

Mel Bay presents School of Country Guitar Advanced Rhythm, Steel Bends & Hot Licks Review



This volume of the new series, School of Country Guitar, from Mel Bay includes a from-the-ground-up explanation of one, two and three string guitar bends - a basic essential technique in today's hot country guitar style. A variety of licks in the string bending and western swing lead styles are included. Important chords and useful scales in thirds on all string pairs unlock the secrets of creating interesting original solos. In notation and TAB, includes audio CD of examples.


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

44 Charles Street: A Novel

44 Charles Street: A Novel Review



A magical transformation takes place in Danielle Steel’s luminous new novel: strangers become roommates, roommates become friends, and friends become a family in a turn-of-the-century house in Manhattan’s West Village.
 

The plumbing was prone to leaks, the furniture rescued from garage sales. And every square inch was being devotedly restored to its original splendor—even as a relationship fell to pieces. Now Francesca Thayer, newly separated from her lawyer boyfriend Todd, is desperate. The owner of a struggling art gallery, and suddenly the sole mortgage payer on her Greenwich Village townhouse, Francesca does the math and then the unimaginable. She puts out an advertisement for boarders. Soon her house becomes a whole new world.

First comes Eileen, a fresh, pretty L.A. transplant, now a New York City schoolteacher. Then there’s Chris, a young father struggling with a troubled ex-wife and the challenge of parenting a seven-year-old son who visits every other weekend. The final tenant is Marya, a celebrated cookbook author hoping to start a new chapter in her life after the death of her husband. As Francesca’s art gallery begins to find its footing and Todd moves on to another woman, she discovers that her accidental tenants have become the most important people in her life.

As the roommates bond, and the house fills with the aroma of Marya’s exquisite cuisine, there are shadows as well as light. Naïve Eileen explores the precarious boundaries of online dating with a series of strangers. Chris’s custody fight for his son escalates to devastating levels. Marya faces an unexpected choice that will take her into untested waters. And Francesca herself will contemplate what had seemed impossible: opening her heart once more.

Over the course of one amazing, unforgettable, ultimately life-changing year, the house at 44 Charles Street fills with laughter, heartbreak, and, always, hope. In the hands of master storyteller Danielle Steel, it’s a place those who visit will never want to leave.  
 


Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Misery Loves Cabernet

Misery Loves Cabernet Review



Charlize “Charlie” Edwards finally has it all: a house in Silverlake, L.A.’s hippest neighborhood, two fabulous best friends who always have her back, and a great (though hectic) job as the personal assistant to Hollywood’s hottest movie star, Drew Stanton. But best of all, Charlie has a newly feathered love nest with Jordan, the sexy photographer she recently started dating.  Maybe Charlie’s journal of smart-alecky life advice—which she’s always been better at writing than following—has finally helped put her on the right track. 

Unfortunately for Charlie, Drew is causing complete havoc on his new movie set, her eccentric family is descending upon L.A. for the upcoming holiday season, and her love life may be back to square one.  Jordan has left L.A. to work on a film shooting in Paris, where the women are gorgeous, sophisticated, and possibly after her man.  And Drew’s handsome new producer, Liam, is an old crush who has reappeared to tug at Charlie’s heartstrings. Charlie’s torn between the misery of waiting for Jordan and the tingly feelings she has for Liam. But there’s nothing misery—or seduction—loves better than a great glass of cabernet.