"Feel It Real" by Denise Coates contains joyful games in regards to connecting with personal goals. The TV game, getting into character, and the immersion game are some of the unique ideas mentioned in this book. Please understand that I am aware that preconceptions based on a man or woman's talent, physical appearance, intelligence, and social standing still play a prominent role in our society. It is just that I am truly realizing that high self-confidence is the most important trait that a person can have regardless of background and the various games in this book remind me of this insight in a happy way (especially with the self-love game). "Feel It Real" by Denise Coates is a thrilling book for those who are open to gathering information on the law of attraction.

"Rick Steve's Europe" is a multiple dvd set that covers various travel journeys in some of the following places in Europe: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, England, Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia, various places in Eastern Europe, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. There are bonus dvds that feature travel skills, specials, and traveling as a political experience. As listed on the dvd jacket, there are 50 hours of travel covered on the 14 dvds. He carefully takes you on each trip to make you feel as if you are there and gives detailed information on the sights visited. "Rick Steve's Europe" dvd set (2000-2012) is great for those who have an interest in visiting Europe.

"Chill Pill" is a unique music collection that features songs combining the elements of chillout music with a laid back type of vibe (as noted from the picture). Supreme Beings Of Leisure and J. Axel featuring Astrid Suranto are among the various artists on the cd that put out heartfelt tracks. Tosca, Liquid Todd, and Ursula 1000 are among some of the other artists spotlighted within this collection. I am familiar with "Never The Same" by Supreme Beings of Leisure due to the song being featured on Pandora Radio. At the time of this writing, there is a full track listing on Amazon US for the songs and many of the tracks can be sampled through the groove gravy dot com website listed on the back of the cd jacket. "Chill Pill" is a various artist collection that combines chill-out music with the atmospheric feeling of a lounge.

As with most likely millions of others around the world, "Enjoy The Silence" was one of my first musical introductions to the group. I had to be around 9-10 years old when I first saw the music video to "Enjoy The Silence" on what was either MTV or VH1 (I admit that I forgot which one). Fast forward years later (around 2002), and my then boyfriend (who is luckily now my current husband) re-introduces me to Depeche Mode through the Exciter cd. Back in January 2005, my husband also purchased the Singles 86>98 collection for me as a gift to celebrate our first wedding anniversary.
As a result, I am familiar with Depeche Mode and was eager to hear the new songs from "Delta Machine", especially after getting a chance to listen to "Heaven." "Welcome To My World", "Angel", "Secret To The End", "Should Be Higher", "Soothe My Soul", and "Always" are some of the other candid and compelling music tracks on this cd. The other strong feature to this collection is the balance of various music elements with the range of songs. "Delta Machine" by Depeche Mode is good for those who like electronica music.

I confess that I was initially introduced to Blake Shelton's music during the summer of 2011. I had heard his "Honey Bee" song from the Now 39 compilation (which I reviewed on August 24, 2011) and a fun concert of his that I attended back in February 2012. I had also decided to give the "Based On A True Story" a chance because of his Red River Blue cd (which is pretty good). "God Gave Me You", one of his songs from "Red River Blue" is both an uplifting song and has a music video available online that symbolizes the great love that Blake Shelton and his wife Miranda Lambert have for each other. However, I am also somewhat familiar with multiple 80's/90's songs from the country music genre because my late adoptive mother and older sister both enjoyed and listened to country music frequently as I was growing up. Additionally, I was initially exposed to country music in my early childhood due to the fact that my maternal grandmother also listened to country music. "Based On A True Story" is even better than "Red River Blue" and contains among the following intense songs: Boys Round Here (feat. Pistol Annies & Friends), "Sure Be Cool If You Did", "Do You Remember", "Country On The Radio", "Doin What She Likes", "My Eyes" (feat. Gwen Sebastian),"Mine Would Be You", and "Ten Times Crazier." It is only a wild guess, but it appears that some of the happy love songs from "Based On A True Story" are a positive tribute to his wife Miranda Lambert. "Based On A True Story" by Blake Shelton is good for those who are open to listening to modern country music with songs that cover the various facets of love and living life.

"Pop Stars" is an entertaining three cd set featuring 21songs on the first cd, 20 songs on the second cd, and 19 songs on the third cd. There are a diverse range of groups and musicians on this collection. The following is a sampler of those that are included on "Pop Stars": Take That, Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue, Atomic Kitten, Five, B*Witched, Blue, Ronan Keating, Natalie Imbruglia, Another Level, Savage Garden, Aqua, Robbie Williams, Justin Timberlake ,Liberty X, Sugababes, Mis-Teeq, T.A.T.U., Eternal Feat. Bebe Winans, Gina G, Dannii Minogue, Christina Milian, All Saints, Britney Spears, N Sync, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, Nelly Feat. Kelly Rowland, Avril Lavigne, Nelly Furtado, Shaggy Feat. Lucent, Sophie Ellis- Bextor, Len, Samantha Mumba, and Westlife. At the time of this writing, a full music track listing is unavailable through Amazon US, however a full track listing is available on Amazon UK. "Pop Stars" is a great three cd set to get for those who enjoy compilations featuring amusing pop music from various artists.

I originally discovered the "Pure Moods Vol. II" cd in the early 2000's at a music store in Hong Kong. I am fortunate to have purchased a replacement copy in 2011 for only four dollars and twenty five cents. "The Mummer's Dance" by Loreena McKennitt, "Life In A Northern Town" by Dream Academy, "Euphora" (Firefly) by Delerium, "Teardrop" (Edit) by Massive Attack, "Beyond The Invisible" by Enigma, and "The Mystic's Dream" by Loreena McKennitt are some of the multiple pleasant songs available on this cd. "Pure Moods Vol. II" is a compilation for those who like hybrids of new age and chillout music from various artists.

I admit that I spotted this music collection when I was browsing one of the new age music sections in downtown D.C. "Mirabilis" by Mediaeval Babes is a collection of tranquil songs from the new age music genre. "Star Of The Sea", "Temptasyon", "All For Love Of One", "Return Of The Birds", and "Scarborough Fayre" are some of the multiple soothing musical tracks on this cd. The other positive feature is that all of the voices within the group are utilized in harmony with each other. "Mirabilis" by Mediaeval Babes is a strong musical set of songs for those who like relaxing new age music.

I must preface this review by admitting that my husband and I mutually agreed to set a timeline of 2015-2025 on buying our first home. We are both taking our time because of our shared intent to permanently settle in the D.C. area and wisely purchase a home that we can keep and live in for the rest of our current lifetimes. "How To Buy A House The Right Way" by Mark Kennedy contains helpful tips on what to look out for as if it was your own relative and/or best friend giving out the advice. This is important because my husband and I both have family members that have purchased homes, but most of the home purchases were done before multiple rules were changed. Chapter 2: The Benefits of Home Ownership, Chapter 11: Before You Buy, and Chapter 14: Buying And Renovating A Fixer Upper are some of the informative sections available in this book. "How To Buy A House The Right Way" by Mark Kennedy is a great book for self-education in regards to real estate.

This Washington D.C. Metropolitan Home Book (Second Edition) by Ashley Group interested me because of the dual intent for my spouse and I to permanently settle in the D.C. area. I am fortunate to live in an area where home buying seminars are offered and even signed my husband and I up for one. However, I still felt compelled to get a guide that would include various facets of owning a home. Elegant Touches (pages 391-406), Arts & Antiques (pages 527-551), and Interior Design (Pages 211-266) are some of the colorful features included in this book. The Washington D.C. Metropolitan Home Book (Second Edition) by Ashley Group is a 607 page guide that is best for those who plan to gather information around the various facets of the home ownership process.