Best 45-Minute Education & Reference Short Reads
A comprehensive list of every Diana Gabaldon title designed exclusively for your Kindle. Diana Gabaldon has written dozens of novels, novellas and short stories, some set in her Outlander universe and some not. Everything in the Outlander universe IN READING ORDER A separate list just for the Outlander series A separate list just for the Lord John Grey series All short stories and novellas All stand-alone mysteries and thrillers All graphic novels All non-fiction. We've even included a bonus list of Diana Gabaldon adaptations, so that you can watch the TV series or listen to the musical when you finish a book!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It helped me put all the other books like the John Grey series and the novellas in perspective as to when they all took place in relationship to each other."
"This was comprehensive but I just needed a list of the Outlander series in order."
"Great book to have if you have this series and are getting confused as to the order of "history" ."
"I love that it not only gives the reading order of each series, but is also listed by date so you can see all books in order regardless of series."
"Necessary book for me to keep on track with all the Outlander and other Gabaldon reading series."
"Just what I needed to keep all the books straight and it helps me to know what to read next."
"Knowing what books should be read and when really enhances the Outlander story."
"Very helpful to keep the series in order and up to date."
This book was originally given as a talk by Dorothy Sayers at Oxford University in 1947 on the benefits of a classical education for children.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"She speaks of children studying logic, philosophy and theology. And children should study theology--well, we now have several generations who think that teaching children about God is unconstitutional and that Carl Sagan was right when he said that there is nothing beyond the material universe."
"As always, Sayers doesn't disappoint, either with the thinking or her ascerbic wit."
"Absolutely correct."
"Succinct but insightful work."
"I find that I didn't even get any of the real educational advantages stated in this essay."
"She uses words we are not used to reading in our newspapers or books, but she gets the ideas across that our education system is very much off track."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I need a larger print."
"A nice little addition to my library and gives a few new insights in the the workings of the Kindle not in the user guides."
"Kindle paper-white, is awesome."
"As advertised and rapid delivery."
"It's what you need to know in a clear format."
"Helped me with my kindle."
"After receiving this item I discovered it did not cover my Paperwhite Kindle."
Best 45-Minute Science & Math Short Reads
The theory of relativity usually encompasses two theories by Albert Einstein: special relativity and general relativity. Hendrik Antoon Lorentz (1853-1928) was a Dutch physicist who shared the 1902 Nobel Prize in Physics with Pieter Zeeman for the discovery and theoretical explanation of the Zeeman effect.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Pretty easy read and informative at a high level if you want to try to grasp the Theory."
"Einstein said that at the speed of light time stands still so from the light's view, it would take zero time to get here!"
"It is good to find that Lorentz, given the fact that he formulated the equations of special relativity before Einstein, appreciated the momentousness of Einstein's achievement and harbored no resentment."
"An excellent accounting of Professor Einstein's theory."
"Worth reading as a "classic" in the field, but the explanations in it are not as clear as they could be."
"A hundred years after having been written, I find the explanation easier to understand than when it was written."
"Though I've only read the first five pages thus far (I'm a college student), this book starts out very intuitively, and really grasps the attention of the reader."
"Great Read...even an engineer can begin to grasp relativity!"
Best 45-Minute Romance Short Reads
The warning was to stay away--far away--from the Emperor's Stables during the hours of darkness.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Enjoyed the story and details of what was the background story."
"Really enjoyed this, I just wish all 3 books were out since I finished the first 2."
"Im just not into girls being done by horses..."
"Curiosity will almost always get you into trouble at one point or another in your life."
"I really enjoyed this book the story was great it had me grip from the first chapter and I cannot wait to read the second book."
Best 45-Minute Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads
A group of people evacuating ahead of civil unrest amid a societal collapse find themselves lost, alone, and on the run, deep in the woods of rural West Tennessee.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They find themselves seventy miles into the Tenneessee wilds, with no food, freezing and close to death, when a teenage kid enters their crude camp. First as a warning to those of us who are totally unprepared for a true emergency, to learn basic skills to become self sufficient, and secondly, to live the Golden Rule."
"An excellent story based on good, simple and intelligent people helping those less fortunate during a time of upheaval. Very classy style, very skilled with societal blends and life-styles and realistic and probable approaching times."
"The writer has an unusual ability to draw in the reader gently and to spin a story that, while violent at points, does not dwell upon the violence but rather, upon the angels of our better natures."
"Love this story."
"The story is short, but gets the point across with what is portrayed. That's just the way many people are. I would like to think that; if a lot of us found ourselves in these circumstances, we would willfully step up and have a desire to learn, or to be the one to assist those who are already lost, so that they may live."
"I recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning some survival techniques, but you won't feel like you have completed the trek of the survivors after this almost short story."
Best 45-Minute Parenting & Relationships Short Reads
And I’m here to tell you that there’s a simple, step-by-step system any woman can use to finally flip the “commitment switch” in that one special man’s brain . And make him beg you to be his (and only his) even he swears up and down that he doesn’t want to commit or if he sees you as a “Friend with Benefits” or an “occasional date” now. Even better, this simple, powerful method has been proven again and again to work on almost ANY guy (no matter how stubborn he is or how desperately he’s holding on to his “freedom.”). * “Players” who are dating (and even sleeping with) multiple women and swear they’ll never settle down. (Follow these simple instructions and he’ll be your own personal monogamy addict who can’t even LOOK at another girl.). “Comittment-phobes” who think “having a girlfriend” is some kind of freedom-killing prison sentence (use step 3 on this guy and he’ll crawl over broken glass to make you his and ONLY his.). This 25 page report is nothing but the raw, powerful, step-by-step information you need to pry open his heart and make him yours for good. * The secret and downright silly fantasy banging around in the back of his unconscious that’s sabotaged every attempt you’ve made to get him to commit . and how to “break out” of the “girl I have sex with” box with a guy so he sees you as you as “girlfriend material” . and why “forcing” him to commit to you will blow up in your face, ruin your relationship and leave you desperate, angry and alone. Silently repeat this one sentence to yourself in your mind and you’ll be shocked at how he transforms into an eager puppy suddenly desperate for your attention no matter how “cool” he’s been in the past. The real reason men are petrified of commitment and wake up in cold sweats at the idea of being with just one woman . All packed into 25 lean and devastating pages and for less than you'd pay for a coffee at Starbucks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I enjoyed the short/brief to the point 25 pages, but had a few concerns for those that may have grabbed this super awesome deal without understanding or practicing other changes in your life and conversations to have happened prior to using or trying this information - I am a big fan of this author and have read quite a few of his books dealing with relationships...honestly for me, you have to take his suggestions and apply them to your situation maybe with modification, not all is cookie cutter and you have to be comforatble understading what you are doing, so you are applying a change as a benefit to yourself not as a game - though he covered the majority of the scenarios, one that was not covered was a long distance romance that is in the blooming stages...For that reason I felt this book did not apply to me...just yet BUT good news, I now have this read under my belt and can be prepared when I do get to that point !"
"So I decide after reading the book last night to take local guy a surprise today during lunch, nothing special, a case of his favorite beer that he mentioned during one of our conversations for him to have after work. This is after my check in at the grocery store saying I was grabbing a case of beer to make a friend's day better. He was totally more attentive the rest of the day and spoke more of me coming up much sooner than we had planned."
"The only thing I'd add to it is a few lines on how this could work on a relationship that has started online and long distance relationships."
"This book mainly tells girls to "friend zone" a guy and treat him like crap basically. We hit it off right off the bat, had awesome chemistry, were instant friends and getting along fine... UNTILLLL I started doing the dumb shit this book told me to do. These techniques are for immature, insecure, player type guys who need to validate their ego - this is probably who the author is and who he sounds like when he describes himself. If you have all the stuff going on - trust me - you are going to care a lot of less about the guy - you wont have to fake it... you're gonna feel fulfilled by all the other things in your life."
Best 45-Minute Religion & Spirituality Short Reads
Three hundred pages are boiled down to ten minutes of interesting facts, a definite plan and three short rules of accomplishment. Simply known as RHJ.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Only three times a day, review your very detailed list of your wants/needs, then the rest of your day, stay "tuned in" to your thoughts."
"So far I have manifested: The perfect husband (we have been very happily married since the last 10 years). Learning English (I am Italian). The perfect house. The perfect business premises. 3 dream holidays one of which totally free (what a story!). 2 amazing and unsolicited local paper free articles for my business. A free aestetic surgery (which I refused in the end). Improved a serious autoimmune disease (scleroderma), my antibodies went from 500 to 143 in 3 months! When I realised the incredible and dangerous way my aestetic surgery was coming I refused it."
"I've wasted more than that on soda and candy so I figured that two bucks would not be such a bad investment. In a nutshell, the rules to getting whatever it is that you desire are 1) Write it down 2) Re-read what you've written and think of it often 3) Don't talk to anyone about it, except maybe to yourself and whatever higher power you subscribe to. It sounds crazy, but there is an underlying method to the madness. Not discussing it with anyone is really about not exposing yourself to the naysayers and internalizing that negativity."
"As one of those customers who looks for reviews to know whether something is actually worth purchasing I will write a review telling you exactly what I would be looking for on a feedback: It works. I wrote down that I wanted to win first place in the National Olympic Weightlifting Championship. I wrote it all 3 months before the competition."
"I have walked around with a copy of this book for six years."
"This was on top of my goal list: 1) be the national champ in rowing."
Best 45-Minute Sports & Outdoors Short Reads
The Boy Who Never Gave Up is the inspiring true story of NBA superstar Stephen Curry. Author/Illustrator, Anthony Curcio has a B.A.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a delightful book by Steph Curry, a remarkable man and an outstanding basketball player !"
"My 7 and 8 year old grandson say it was Great!"
"Motivational for young readers."
"My students LOVE this book."
"Raising an athlete so this book was fun."
Best 45-Minute Self-Help Short Reads
And I’m here to tell you that there’s a simple, step-by-step system any woman can use to finally flip the “commitment switch” in that one special man’s brain . And make him beg you to be his (and only his) even he swears up and down that he doesn’t want to commit or if he sees you as a “Friend with Benefits” or an “occasional date” now. Even better, this simple, powerful method has been proven again and again to work on almost ANY guy (no matter how stubborn he is or how desperately he’s holding on to his “freedom.”). * “Players” who are dating (and even sleeping with) multiple women and swear they’ll never settle down. (Follow these simple instructions and he’ll be your own personal monogamy addict who can’t even LOOK at another girl.). “Comittment-phobes” who think “having a girlfriend” is some kind of freedom-killing prison sentence (use step 3 on this guy and he’ll crawl over broken glass to make you his and ONLY his.). This 25 page report is nothing but the raw, powerful, step-by-step information you need to pry open his heart and make him yours for good. * The secret and downright silly fantasy banging around in the back of his unconscious that’s sabotaged every attempt you’ve made to get him to commit . and how to “break out” of the “girl I have sex with” box with a guy so he sees you as you as “girlfriend material” . and why “forcing” him to commit to you will blow up in your face, ruin your relationship and leave you desperate, angry and alone. Silently repeat this one sentence to yourself in your mind and you’ll be shocked at how he transforms into an eager puppy suddenly desperate for your attention no matter how “cool” he’s been in the past. The real reason men are petrified of commitment and wake up in cold sweats at the idea of being with just one woman . All packed into 25 lean and devastating pages and for less than you'd pay for a coffee at Starbucks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I enjoyed the short/brief to the point 25 pages, but had a few concerns for those that may have grabbed this super awesome deal without understanding or practicing other changes in your life and conversations to have happened prior to using or trying this information - I am a big fan of this author and have read quite a few of his books dealing with relationships...honestly for me, you have to take his suggestions and apply them to your situation maybe with modification, not all is cookie cutter and you have to be comforatble understading what you are doing, so you are applying a change as a benefit to yourself not as a game - though he covered the majority of the scenarios, one that was not covered was a long distance romance that is in the blooming stages...For that reason I felt this book did not apply to me...just yet BUT good news, I now have this read under my belt and can be prepared when I do get to that point !"
"So I decide after reading the book last night to take local guy a surprise today during lunch, nothing special, a case of his favorite beer that he mentioned during one of our conversations for him to have after work. This is after my check in at the grocery store saying I was grabbing a case of beer to make a friend's day better. He was totally more attentive the rest of the day and spoke more of me coming up much sooner than we had planned."
"The only thing I'd add to it is a few lines on how this could work on a relationship that has started online and long distance relationships."
"This book mainly tells girls to "friend zone" a guy and treat him like crap basically. We hit it off right off the bat, had awesome chemistry, were instant friends and getting along fine... UNTILLLL I started doing the dumb shit this book told me to do. These techniques are for immature, insecure, player type guys who need to validate their ego - this is probably who the author is and who he sounds like when he describes himself. If you have all the stuff going on - trust me - you are going to care a lot of less about the guy - you wont have to fake it... you're gonna feel fulfilled by all the other things in your life."
Best 45-Minute Biography & Memoir Short Reads
The Boy Who Never Gave Up is the inspiring true story of NBA superstar Stephen Curry. Author/Illustrator, Anthony Curcio has a B.A.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a delightful book by Steph Curry, a remarkable man and an outstanding basketball player !"
"My 7 and 8 year old grandson say it was Great!"
"Motivational for young readers."
"My students LOVE this book."
"Raising an athlete so this book was fun."
Best 45-Minute LGBT Short Reads
It's an epilogue of sorts to the Captive Prince series.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was a bit a scared when I started reading this that it would be unsatisfying but truly I don't think C.S."
"This was a sweet finish in some ways to the trilogy."
"Omg finally."
"It's a beautiful, intimate recapping epilogue that helped recall important moments in the series and fills in the blanks one may wonder about after the end of Kings Rising."
"It's an epilogue, but it just leaves me wanting to read more shorts about Damen and Laurent leading their peaceful lives in blissful happiness."
"If you haven't read the original Captive Prince trilogy, it's absolutely worth your time."
"I enjoyed the Captive Prince trilogy, but I always felt the end of Kings Rising was a tad unfinished/abrupt."
"Nice follow-up short story that takes the characters beyond Kings Rising."
Best 45-Minute Teen & Young Adult Short Reads
A breathtaking, marvelous Graceling Realm book from New York Times bestselling author Kristin Cashore. Exquisitely romantic, this companion to the highly praised Graceling has an entirely new cast of characters, save for one person who plays a pivotal role in both books. A New York Times bestseller. YALSA, Best Fiction for Young Adults. Amelia Elizabeth Walden Book Award Winner. 5 starred reviews. Grade 9 Up—This fantasy, shot through with romance and suspense, is set in the same world as Graceling (Dial, 2008), but on the far side of the mountain barrier in the kingdom of the Dells. It is a tumultuous time in the kingdom, as various lords are preparing to overthrow the king, and Fire is drawn into the fray. With a larger cast and a more complex canvas than Graceling , the story begins slowly and takes its time establishing itself. Fire's path is not immediately clear, and although full of action, her quest is largely internal. While the plotting is well done, there are a few quibbles about Cashore's world-building and about the role of a major character from Graceling , Leck. But, this is Fire's story, and readers will fall in love with her as she struggles with her pivotal role in the war effort as well as her complex relationships with her oldest friend and lover, Archer; with Prince Brigan, whose mind is closed to her and who becomes central to her life; and with her monster father's fearsome legacy. More adult in tone than Graceling , this marvelous prequel will appeal to older teens, who will not only devour it, but will also love talking about it.— Sue Giffard, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, New York City Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Thoughtful, steamy and completely original, Fire is YA fantasy at its absolute best.”—Sabaa Tahir, author of New York Times bestselling Ember in the Ashes. And enjoy it they will, with its vivid characters, convincing fantasy elements, gripping adventure scenes, and memorable love story."
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Special powers and fantasy setting aside, Fire is a character I understand to my core and faces many human struggles despite being a "monster.""
"Fire is that book for me. My copy stays near me."
"Our heroine has empathetic powers and she must use them in a nasty war between her country and a neighboring, power-hungry duke."
"It’s so refreshing to read a fantasy book that doesn’t involve dragons, fairies, vampires, etc."
"But the second half is where the story really picks up."
"And there are also women who are less feminine but still strong and there is no animosity towards the more feminine women."
"It appears that every species of creature (leopards, bugs, birds, mice, humans, etc) have a monster version. For example, a monster kitten may be bright blue with yellow streaks and purple eyes. The other difference is that the monsters have an ability to lure their prey in with their beauty and control their minds. Archer is obsessed with Fire and they have what appears to be a "friends with benefits" type of relationship. King Nash proposes immediately and Prince Brigan attacks her. Fire ends up in the royal city as a monster advisor who is trying to help the king and royal family determine who are loyal and who is a traitor for there are two factions of people who are trying to overthrow King Nash. The main reason that I didn't like it as much was because I didn't like how little time Fire spent with her love interest."
"While there are some small points to pick, the overall development of the characters is what makes this story come to life."
Best 45-Minute Politics & Social Sciences Short Reads
This is an unofficial FBI profile of Donald Trump that lists the likely actions he will take over the next four years.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As an attorney with a fairly constant exposure to people with thought disorders in my clients, or in the defendants, the author's outline reads as though it was the executive summary and predicate to the trial expert's report."
"Written prior to Trump' s inauguration Dr. Decker uses FBI profiling methods to predict the president-elect' s future behavior."
"This book gave me reasons for my feelings about him."
"In addition, predictions are proffered for the reader's consideration, based on the profile."
"This tells me that as he started his presidency so it will remain."
"From the minute you get it in your hands, you will see why it is funny."
"With a textbook description of narcissism the author presents an accurate forecast of Trumpism that has proven to be accurate over the first year with the exception of the economic forecast, which has proven to be completely wrong as of Jan 2018."
"It was astonishing to see how many predictions have already turned into reality since this booklet was written and published."
Best 45-Minute Cookbook, Food & Wine Short Reads
He was previously a writer and editor at The New York Times Magazine, and a contributing editor at New York and Esquire magazines.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Bourdain obviously, and wisely, thinks about all these kind of questions beforehand, even so it has some of the no nonsense off the cuff remarks he is famous for."
"Perfect follow-up/bookend if your only real experience with Bourdain was "Kitchen Confidential.""
"Love Anthony Bourdain, so this was a great interview."
"Delightful person...totally upfront and "out there" ....prompted me to read his book "Kitchen Confidential"...which I am totally enjoying."
"Anthony Bourdain's book is a "no holds barred" expose of what happens in the kitchen without the customers' knowledge."
"It may be a bit ironic to write a review about this interview considering its content, but the restaurant world - the world in general - would be a better place if more people listened to Anthony Bourdain."
"I am glad I have read this interview, my husband is a Chef, and, it is almost an unbelievable difficult job, mainly if you want to do it the right way...thanks God we are over it, raised two wonderful boys, one is a successful hotelier who with two partners, they created a successful concept in Miami, and the other works for a Hotel Corp. Mister Bourdain, I could not sometimes understand your boldness projected through your programs, sometimes bordering the line of arrogance, yet, after reading and understanding you better, I do take my hat off!."
"It was a very short read."
Best 45-Minute Comic & Graphic Novel Short Reads
As the new school year approaches, you'd think Archie Andrews would be looking forward to classes and fun -- but nothing is as it seems in the little town of Riverdale.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The good thing about this comic is that it does provide a nice introduction to the new series."
"Great introduction to this new avenger series fun and witty like the personalities and enjoyed the art style and qwerky attitudes!"
"Bought for my grandchildren."
"I like the two different stories in this comic because it outlines different character stories and their purpose as a team!"
"I like the classic Avengers, but don't like this new Avengers team."
Best 45-Minute Health, Fitness & Dieting Short Reads
This manual describes the practical details of a low carbohydrate, ketogenic diet as used by nutritional and medical professionals.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was worse, gained weight! I realized then that my patients were not lying to me when they continued to get worse: more weight, higher BP, worse cholesterol and triglycerides DESPITE my recommendations. I strongly recommend that anyone who wants to follow this regimen become very familiar with the contents, and bring the manual to their health care provider. If there are any medical conditions present, as there usually are, then this regimen should be done under the supervision of a health care provider who is familiar with Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic nutrition. If your health care provider is willing to go along with you, but has not had experience with a ketogenic diet bring a copy of this manual along with a copy of the book "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living" as a gift."
"This manual is a simple and effective low carb diet program; the same one used at the Duke Lifestyle Medicine Clinic."
"Gets right to the meat of it... lol ...I like stright forward, get to the point stuff and this delivers."
"Good information and has helped me and my mother to maintain a low carb diet and shed a few pounds."
"I had been looking for a quick reference guide as I frequently need reminders of what are the best foods for the LCHF lifestyle."
"This little gem is a wonderful, quick read about a healthy ketogenic way of eating."
"I purchased this booklet to see if there was something new in it."
"Slowly but surely, Dr. Westman's guidelines are working for me."
Best 45-Minute Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Short Reads
is just that kind of book, full of innocence and irreverence, and sure to make every member of your family vomit with glee. is a visually stunning treat, embellished with brightly colored images by award winning (**) illustrator Santiago Elizalde. It's a book for all occasions: baby showers, birthday parties, bed time readings, brisses... No coffee table, nursery, or kindergarten is complete without a copy. In May of 2015 a video was released of a young woman reading a copy of Do You Want To Play With My Balls?, a hilarious, children’s book parody for adults.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As advertised....Nice product."
"Not for kids but adults. Loved it."
"Funny!"
"Very small book for the price."