How to Hide Stuff on Facebook: March 2014

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Hide Stuff Gone Girl Hardcover

In the first few pages of Gillian Flynn's new novel Gone Girl, I was thinking, "This is it -- one of those rare novels that's unique and totally engrossing, cleverly plotted so that each new development has me astounded and eager to find out what happens next." Then the story continued as Midwestern husband Nick began to deal with his wife Amy's sudden disappearance and some gradually revealed details that might cast doubt on his own innocence in the matter. During that time, the book dropped down from the level of extraordinary to merely somewhat intriguing. However, once I reached Part Two of Gone Girl ("Boy Meets Girl"), it was like Ms Flynn kicked it up a notch, and the book became amazing again. Without giving any spoilers, Part Two unveils some major plot twists that cast Amy's status in an entirely new light. From that point on, the story moves along in powder keg fashion: the fuse has been lit, and it's only a question of how long 'til the explosion, and how much damage will be done when it happens. Flynn has a distinctive writing style that really involved me in what was going on with her two main characters. I had previously purchased but not yet read her Dark Places (after several recommendations). Now I will have to read it, and also get her first book, Sharp Objects. Only one warning, though: Gone Girl contains a fair amount of foul language. This was not a problem for me, but it might be for some readers.

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Hide Stuff Flip Dolls & Other Toys That Zip, Stack, Hide

I've collected craft books from the 70′s at local thrift store for many years and I especially enjoy the crafts for children's toys. I was happy to see a modern, fresh take on those vintage books in this new book. I loved how there were lots of simple toys to make, since I'm definitely a beginner at creating soft toys. They also have a very fun, quirky style that is just adorable! There are patterns in the back, plus complete instructions and illustrations to walk you through each step. They also list the difficulty level, which is nice. I'm working on the Stacking Trees craft (easy level!), which are made from stacked triangular bean bags and will be a really cute decoration for the holidays. They also have a crocodile, fox, winged horse and several really cute flip dolls, like a superhero, circus characters and more.

Hide Stuff Flip Dolls & Other Toys That Zip, Stack, Hide

Hide Stuff Hide Stuff Hide and Seek (The Men of T-FLAC The Wrights, Book 3)

Q: What is hoarding, and how does it differ from collecting?
A: Two behaviors characterize hoarding: acquiring too many possessions and difficulty in getting rid of them when they are no longer useful or needed. When these behaviors lead to the kind of clutter and disorganization that disrupts or threatens a person's health or safety, or they lead to significant distress, then hoarding becomes a disorder. Simply collecting or owning lots of things does not qualify as hoarding.
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Hide Stuff Hide and Seek (The Men of T-FLAC: The Wrights, Book 3)

My first book by Cherry Adair was KISS AND TELL. I really enjoyed the story and have been eagerly awaiting the next book from her, HIDE AND SEEK.

It is about Kyle Wright (the brother of the heroine from K&T) and Delanie Eastman. They were lovers several years ago and had not seen one another since then. They meet up in a secluded fortress owned by a suspected drug lord. Delanie is pretending to be the lover of the drug lord. Kyle doesn't know whether to trust her or not. She doesn't trust him either and so does not tell him the real reason she is there.

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How To Hide Anything [Paperback]

The away-from-home hiding places are ingenious, easy to do and will hide your valuables from the casual thief and the sticky-fingered maid alike. Obviously, there is little to no carpentry involved and in fact you could use the same principles in your own home if you are carpentry impaired like me. :)

One last strong point of this book is the writing. Throughout, it talks about the psychology of the thief and why some hides work better than others to prevent theft. The main focus is not hiding things from the government or the police, who often have a whole different mindset and a lot more time than a thief does. If you are more interested specifically in strategies to hide objects from law enforcement or the government, there are hiding books that focus on that rather than thieves and I recommend you get one of those instead.

How To Hide Anything [Paperback]

Hide Stuff Hide Your Assets and Disappear

In Hide Your Assets and Disappear, a master gumshoe gives some straight information about how to cover your trail and protect your money from the government and creditors. Edmund J. Pankau, a writer and acclaimed private investigator, believes that individual rights, privacy, and benefits are slowly eroding in the United States, but that there are ways--legal and illegal--to beat the authorities. "The choice is yours to make," writes Pankau, "Don't be the one that someday says, 'I wish I could have done that.'"

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Hide Stuff The Paladin Book of Dangerously Fun Stuff

This was such a cool book to read. It was like 70 books written by 70 experts on all sorts of totally different stuff. Quite a collection of unique topics I've never found anywhere else. Some stuff just crazy fun, and lots of stuff I can actually use, but just never thought about before. I really liked all the new ways to think about driving my car.

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Hide Stuff Hide (A Detective D.D. Warren Novel)

I found this book to be an easy, enjoyable read. It pulled me in right from the beginning. It alternates between first and third person narratives which I normally find somewhat annoying but I think really added to the character development in this story.

Annabelle is at the center of the mystery. Her family has been on the run as long as she can remember but from what? When her father, obsessed with keeping his family safe, dies, Annabelle is left with only questions about her past and the unknown threat from which she has spent her life running.
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