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Advantages: informative about the fast food industry facts
Disadvantages: there aren't any

...gruesome story about how the fast food industry really works and what they actually put into those 100% beefburgers and thick milkshakes. If you are one those people who like going to burger chains the most popular beginning with M you will think quite differently after you have read this book - that is should you wish to know. Buy this book now. When I used to go to eat out at these burger chains it used to be a luxury and now it seems it has become ...
...places. You do hear so many stories that the western world is really unhealthy and you begin to wonder whether these burger chains are partially to blame- because the companies try and entice you by introducing new and so called 'healthy menus' - it is just a cover up! The words in these pages will open your eyes to the realities of a burger in a bun and those french fries. ... Read review

Advantages: Human story jammed with facts
Disadvantages: Isn't manditory school reading

...cover of my copy of Reefer Madness is perhaps a little more risqué. The title Reefer Madness is written in large Red letters along the back of a girl wearing nothing more than small underwear with an American $100 bill emblazed across them. This might not be one to take in to the office if you work in a relatively conservative environment. - I took mine in to work for this exact reason and it did get a few raised eyebrows. About the author Eric ...
...universities across the country and Reefer Madness was selected as a Forbes Book Club Pick for 2003. In addition to his writing Schlosser has addressed the United States House of Representatives and Senate about the risk to the food supply from bioterrorism and has lectured at universities across the country, including Princeton University where he studied, the University of California at Berkeley and Yale University . As well as Fast Food nation, ... Read review

Advantages: Great way to find out about the best books about money
Disadvantages: Would liked to have seen more books talking about the mental blocks to getting rich

...The author divides the 50 classics into four manageable sections (and one sub section) ATTRACT IT The author calls this the inner game of wealth. These books talk about getting the mindset for moneymaking. Many of the books in this section are spiritual with lots of spiritual ideas and concepts. Unfortunately I am a little uncomfortable with spirituality so my opinion will probably be biased. I do however like the idea of some mental blocks that ...
...knowledge and reading there are 50 books that could help you on the road to wealth. If only the author had put down which section they belong in (attract it, create it, or manage it) to give you a more informed choice as to what book to buy next. I also recommend buying 50 Success Classics by the same author because I believe you can be successful but not prosperous but you can't be prosperous and not successful. You may think the table is tilted ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to read, lots of good basic techniques
Disadvantages: None really...it's just right I think!!

I bought this Personal Development book on NLP a few months back because I've heard so much about the topic and wanted to know much more about it, plus it gave me something to read for my US trip. Firstly What is NLP? NLP stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming...sounds complicated doesn't it? It's not really, once you get to know the topic. It is basically a technique/process/ or whatever you may call it, where using, oral and visual (body) ...
...'suggestion' to improve your attitude towards yourself and your goals (auto suggestion) and help build rapport with others. It can also be a state of mind as well. In a nutshell if you are surrounding yourself with positive energy (i.e. positive people and positive thinking) then you are likely to have a more positive attitude towards life regardless of your situation and if you filter out any negativity then you only enhance the positiveness. Sorry ... Read review

Advantages: Very useful
Disadvantages: A few mistakes in the text

This book is produced to help people who are either doing a NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma. NEBOSH is the National Examination Board of Occupational Health and Safety. It is an organisation which was set up in 1979. Over 25,000 people take a NEBOSH qualification each year. Their website is www.nebosh.org.uk. I have used this book for my NEBOSH certificate examinations, its very useful but there are a few mistakes which needed to be altered. If you ...
...you which bits to change but if doing a course from home you may end up making mistakes. This is the second edition which is being reviewed and this was published in 2006 but is the most up to date book so far. It is quite a pricey tome for a paperback but worth every penny if it allows you to pass the exam. It is 432 pages long so you get alot of book for your money. The book is organised into 19 sections, which are:- 1 Health and Safety Foundations. ... Read review