Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
Reviewer Karen Coiffi-Ventrice: Karen is a published author and freelance writer. She co-moderates a children’s writing critique group, and created and manages a Yahoo authors’ marketing group. Karen is also on the team of DKV Writing 4 U and a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illlustrators (SCBWI).
Articles by this Author
Elephants in The Exam Room – The Big Picture Solution to Today’s Health Care “Crisis” Reviewed By Karen Coiffi- Ventrice
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published March 28, 2010
- Health & Fitness
Author: Wayne D. Liebhard, M.D.
Publisher: Bascom Hill Publishing
ISBN: 10: 1-935098-20-9
ISBN: 13: 978-1-935098-20-1
Elephants in The Exam Room is a powerful book. The author,
Dr. Wayne Liebhard, picks apart the American health care system and
shows why we are in a health care crisis and what needs to be done
about it
Networking Like a Pro Reviewed By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published March 6, 2010
- Business
Authors: Ivan Misner, Ph.D., David Alexander
& Brian Hilliard
Publisher: Entrepreneur Press
ISBN: 10-1-59918-356-0
ISBN: 13: 978-59918-356-5
It seems in today’s high tech world, a great deal of promotion and networking is geared toward online readers and businesses. But, the world does not begin and end with the internet—we tend to forget about the original form of networking which if face-to-face
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women’s Health: Bridging the Gap Between Western and Eastern Medicine Reviewed By Karen Cioffi-Ventrice Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published February 7, 2010
- Health & Fitness
I found Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women’s Health interesting and informative. I’m not sure if I would recommend it as a self-help book, but I would certainly recommend it as a useful tool to learn about acupuncture and TCM and its benefits to women’s health issues.
When Teachers Talk Reviewed By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published December 20, 2009
- GENERAL NON-FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Rosalyn S. Schnall
Publisher: Goldenring Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 978-0-578-00563-8
Anyone who works in, or has worked in the Public School System will love When Teachers Talk. While I am not a teacher myself, I have a number of family members and friends who are. This book tells it like it is. It reflects the whispers and thoughts of thousands of teachers across the country
Stop It! Reviewed By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published December 7, 2009
- Childrens & Young Adults
Author: Sally O. Lee
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing
ISBN: 1-4392-61114-8: ISBN: 9781439261149
Stop It is a children’s picture book focusing on the topic of bullying
The Power of the Penny Reviewed By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice of Bookpleasures.com
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published December 6, 2009
- Childrens & Young Adults
Author: Elaina Redmond
Illustrator: Scott Stewart
Publisher: Spencer Publishing
ISBN: 978-09815515-0-0
Moms Story A Child Learns About MS Reviewed By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published November 13, 2009
- History
Author: Mary Jo Nickum
Publisher: Chalet Publishers, LLC
ISBN: 978-098408365-7
The World’s Easiest Astronomy Book Reviewed By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published November 3, 2009
- Childrens & Young Adults
Author: Hitoshi Nakagawa
Publisher: One Peace Books, Inc.
ISBN: 978-0-9785084-4-9
The World’s Easiest Astronomy Book is a must have for anyone whose imagination is peaked by the universe
The Education Enigma Reviewed By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published October 24, 2009
- General Non-Fiction
Author: Bruce Deitrick Price
Publisher: Word-Wise Publishing
ISBN: 1-4392-3035-8: ISBN-13: 978-1439230350
The Tiny Caterpillar and the Great Big Tree Reviewed By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published September 19, 2009
- Childrens & Young Adults
Author: Kelly Moran
Illustrator: Lyn Lorbeske
ISBN-10: 0557094984: ISBN-13:
978-0557094981
Publisher: Lulu.com
The Tiny Caterpillar provides an important message about the differences between us all. I read The Tiny Caterpillar to my 3-year-old grandson and he enjoyed it. He listened attentively and was concerned about the tiny caterpillar. He also enjoyed the illustrations. This is the reaction an author wants from a young child. However, there were some drawbacks.
Towards a General Theory of Social Psychology: Understanding Human Cruelty, Human Misery, and, Perhaps, a Remedy (A Theory of the Socialization Process) Reviewed By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published September 6, 2009
- Psychology
Author: Wendy Treynor, Ph.D.
Publisher: Euphoria Press
ISBN: 978-0-9823028-7-3
As the title states, this is a book theorizing about the socialization process. It encompasses what causes conflict (resulting in guilt, shame, humiliation, and other emotions) and what may be a solution to the conflict. The promo to this book suggests that it is a scientific text and also a self-help resource. I have to say, though, it is primarily a scientific text including a section that provides “formal proof” in the form of scientific formulas.
Ability to Sleep on Toilet Required Reviewed by Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published August 26, 2009
- General Non-Fiction
Author: Diane Hart Sandin
Publisher: Outskirts Press, Inc.
ISBN: 978-4327-2835-9
Ability to Sleep on Toilet Required is a get down and dirty book about being a paraplegic. The author, Sandin, has been paraplegic for over 30 years due to a car accident in 1975; she conveys some of the annoying and funny sides of this condition as well as her thoughts on others’ behavior. While telling her story Sandin is engaging at times, funny at times, abrasive at times, and vulnerable at times.
The Inconvenient Adventures of Uncle Chestnut Reviewed By Karen Coiffi- Ventrice Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published August 26, 2009
- Childrens & Young Adults
Author: Paul Nowak
Publisher: Eternal Revolution
ISBN: 0-9772234-9-3
The Inconvenient Adventures of Uncle Chestnut is a 64 page book intended for middle grade children
The 5 Keys to the Great Life Reviewed by Karen Coiffi-Ventrice Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published August 7, 2009
- Self Help & How To's
Authors: Dr. Tomi Bryan and Dr. Jerry White
Publisher: R2 Media Group Publications
ISBN: 978-0-9824587-0-9
In the self-help arena of books, this one holds its own. While I don’t agree with everything the authors reveal in the book, on a whole, I think it is a worthwhile read
Ageing Well: A Guide to Rejuvenation and Longevity Reviewed By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published July 27, 2009
- Health & Fitness
Author: Dr. George Cromack, D.C., F.I.A.M.A.
Publisher: Outskirts Press, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-4327-3365-0
Dr. George Cromack draws from his background as a chiropractor, acupuncturist, nutritionist, live food advocate, yoga instructor, and in exercise physiology to bring you this book of practical tips for radiant health.
The Mother-in-Law’s Manual: Proven Strategies for Creating Healthy Relationships with Married Children Reviewed By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published July 19, 2009
- Self Help
Author: Susan Abel Lieberman, PH.D.
Publisher: bright sky press
ISBN: 978-1933979410
Mother Osprey: Nursery Rhymes for Buoys & Gulls Reviewed By Karen Cioffi-Ventrice
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published June 29, 2009
- Childrens & Young Adults
Author: Lucy Nolan
Illustrator: Connie McLennan
Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing
Age Level: 3-7
ISBN: 978-1-934359-96-9 (hardcover): ISBN: 978-1-607180-41-8 (pbk.)
As the title of this book implies, with ingenuity and an obvious love of the sea, Ms. Nolan took some wonderful old standard nursery rhymes and wove them into sea and coastline themed poems. Within these rhymes, Ms. Nolan introduces bits of nautical history and information. Instead of Jack and Jill, it’s Jack and June who go up a dune. Sing a Song of Sixpense includes a trawler crew, first mate, captain, and deckhand.
What’s New At The Zoo?A Animal Adding Adventure Reviewed By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Karen Coiffi-Ventrice
- Published June 28, 2009
- Childrens & Young Adults
Author: Suzanne Slade
Illustrator; Joan Waites
Publisher: Sylvan Dell
Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-934359-93-8
(hardcover): ISBN: 978-1-607180-38-8
(pbk.)
Highly recommended!