Like the NES book, this proves to be an exhaustive reference when it comes to picking out the very best SNES titles, so if you're a newcomer to the format, then leafing through its 264 pages is going to be a revelatory experience – as well as highly entertaining, as Scullion's writing is infused with plenty of humour. However, unlike a lot of gaming writers who trade laughs for knowledge, Scullion clearly knows his stuff and does an excellent job of summing up precisely why you should (or shouldn't) seek out a particular game. While we all have fond memories of titles such as Super Mario World, Zelda: Link to the Past and Secret of Mana, there are a shocking number of duds on Nintendo's 16-bit powerhouse, so Scullion's book should help you pick out the gems and avoid the duffers. Just like its predecessor, the SNES Encyclopedia comes in hardback format and is printed on high-quality, glossy paper stock, making it the ideal coffee-table tome for anyone who is even remotely interested.. Read more
Nintendo Life
Like the NES book, this proves to be an exhaustive reference when it comes to picking out the very best SNES titles, so if you're a newcomer to the format, then leafing through its 264 pages is going to be a revelatory experience – as well as highly entertaining, as Scullion's writing is infused with plenty of humour. However, unlike a lot of gaming writers who trade laughs for knowledge, Scullion clearly knows his stuff and does an excellent job of summing up precisely why you should (or shouldn't) seek out a particular game. While we all have fond memories of titles such as Super Mario World, Zelda: Link to the Past and Secret of Mana, there are a shocking number of duds on Nintendo's 16-bit powerhouse, so Scullion's book should help you pick out the gems and avoid the duffers. Just like its predecessor, the SNES Encyclopedia comes in hardback format and is printed on high-quality, glossy paper stock, making it the ideal coffee-table tome for anyone who is even remotely interested.. Read more
Nintendo Life
This was a fascinating read. Being an American that is slowly learning about cricket, it is nice to read about the history and stats of the best players of all time. I found it interesting that the book picked players from all over the world, not just the UK.
NetGalley, Katie Martin
This was a fascinating read. Being an American that is slowly learning about cricket, it is nice to read about the history and stats of the best players of all time. I found it interesting that the book picked players from all over the world, not just the UK.
NetGalley, Katie Martin
This is a book I would love to go back too during the year to see what is coming in term of astronomical even, look at the sky charts and just find and use information to try and see great stuff with my telescope. I also like the more general information about astronomy that help you build some knowledge on the subject. I would recommend it to young astronomers like me!
NetGalley, Patricia Maheux
This is a book I would love to go back too during the year to see what is coming in term of astronomical even, look at the sky charts and just find and use information to try and see great stuff with my telescope. I also like the more general information about astronomy that help you build some knowledge on the subject. I would recommend it to young astronomers like me!
NetGalley, Patricia Maheux
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars Wow! Just one word to describe how I felt reading about the author of one of my favourite comics. I have grown up reading Tintin and Asterix. I was blessed. to have visited Belgium as my first international country visit and saw first hand the Tintin store there. I have passed on the love of Tintin to my children too and the TV series as well as Spielberg's movie has made them love it even more. I recently bought an entire set of Tintin comics as well! This book about Hergé is extremely well written and brings out all the pain and happiness that went on in the creator's life which readers of the comic will never know. It was sad to read about the painful childhood, the controversies and the troubled married life that he experienced. What pained me most was his statement about hating Tintin - that revealed to me how much the creation was constraining the creator and he could not escape that. The flow of the book is very easy and the author gives good historical.. Read more
NetGalley, Srinivasan Tatachari
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars Wow! Just one word to describe how I felt reading about the author of one of my favourite comics. I have grown up reading Tintin and Asterix. I was blessed. to have visited Belgium as my first international country visit and saw first hand the Tintin store there. I have passed on the love of Tintin to my children too and the TV series as well as Spielberg's movie has made them love it even more. I recently bought an entire set of Tintin comics as well! This book about Hergé is extremely well written and brings out all the pain and happiness that went on in the creator's life which readers of the comic will never know. It was sad to read about the painful childhood, the controversies and the troubled married life that he experienced. What pained me most was his statement about hating Tintin - that revealed to me how much the creation was constraining the creator and he could not escape that. The flow of the book is very easy and the author gives good historical.. Read more
NetGalley, Srinivasan Tatachari
Huggins explores the history of basket making, from ancient times, through the Romans and on to the Victorians in the first half of her book. The second half looks at willow working in current times, how it’s sourced, how items are created and information about the artisans still working this ancient craft. There is sadness and frustration that this heritage craft may die out as fewer people take it up and we buy most of our baskets from places like China. A fascinating look into what, hopefully, is not a dying art.
NetGalley, Rosemary Smith
Huggins explores the history of basket making, from ancient times, through the Romans and on to the Victorians in the first half of her book. The second half looks at willow working in current times, how it’s sourced, how items are created and information about the artisans still working this ancient craft. There is sadness and frustration that this heritage craft may die out as fewer people take it up and we buy most of our baskets from places like China. A fascinating look into what, hopefully, is not a dying art.
NetGalley, Rosemary Smith
How to Stay Fit and Healthy During Pregnancy
We are constantly bombarded with information about diet and fitness and how important this is to a healthy lifestyle, and there is an increasing focus on pregnancy as a phase of life when this really matters. Sifting out the evidence-based, accurate information can be a challenge, and that’s where How to Stay Fit and Healthy during Pregnancy comes… Read more...
The Real Beatrix Potter is a fascinating and revealing biography of one of the world's most cherished children's authors. Beatrix Potter's famous little white books have enchanted generations of young readers who adored the characters she created and of course her own distinctive illustrations. Born into a typically repressed Victorian family it was… Read more...
