Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Book Review: Cool Tools in the Kitchen by Kevin Kelly and Steven Leckart

Being a wannabee chef, I found Cool Tools in the Kitchen by Kevin Kelly and Steven Leckart a fun and informative read.

The book is like a catalog of kitchen gadgets. The only difference is that the book contains candid reviews on the tool and in now way sounded like sales pitches.

The book provides a good sampling of kitchen tools for every kitchen challenge like handling hot items, handling liquids, cutting, etc.  Beautifully illustrated, it also contains links to related material and links to where the items can be bought.

Highly recommended for those who cook.



[Disclaimer: I got this book for free as part of the Oreilly blogger review program I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."] 


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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Book Review: Rich Dad, Poor Dad: : What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert Kiyosaki

Rich Dad, Poor Dad: : What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert Kiyosaki is one of the first books I have read regarding personal finance. This was way back in 2003.

The book is based mostly on what the author learned from his 'rich dad', (who was really a friend's dad) about money and personal finance.

What Kiyosaki shares about money and wealth will run counter to what most of us were taught and from what other money/wealth experts propose.

Some ideas that have struck me:
  • Education may have been the reason why some people are poor
  • Some things we believe are assets, are not
  • Income does not necessarily determine wealth
  • Credit is not necessarily bad
  • Working hard vs. working smart
This book has a significant following among network marketeers and real estate brokers but some ideas have been helpful in improving my Financial IQ and has encouraged me to apply some of his ideas to my financial life.
I have bought one more books by him, Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom and  participated in Cash Flow 101 games.

Highly recommended for those involved in direct selling and real estate, recommended for those wanting a fresh perspective on money, wealth and personal finance.

About the author:
Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad - the international runaway bestseller that has held a top spot on the New York Times bestsellers list for over six years - is an investor, entrepreneur and educator whose perspectives on money and investing fly in the face of conventional wisdom. He has, virtually single-handedly, challenged and changed the way tens of millions, around the world, think about money.In communicating his point of view on why 'old' advice - get a good job, save money, get out of debt, invest for the long term, and diversify - is 'bad' (both obsolete and flawed) advice, Robert has earned a reputation for straight talk, irreverence and courage. via amazon

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