Toby: 389 books

The 100 Best Albums of all Time announces and elaborates on the best albums of released since music gave birth to rock and roll. From the opening snare shot that was heard around the world on Like a Rolling Stone from Bob Dylans stunning Highway 61 Revisited, through the pioneering genius of the Beatles...

Justin Bieber has accomplished more in his relatively short life than most people pull off in a lifetime. With five #1 albums to his credit and the ability to sell out concerts in minutes, Bieber is a musical superstar, already a legend in our time.What follows are quotes spoken by Bieber on...

On May 4, 1968, Dancer's Image crossed the finish line at Churchill Downs to win the 94th Kentucky Derby. Yet the jubilation ended three days later for the owner, the jockey and the trainers who propelled the celebrated thoroughbred to victory. Amid a firestorm of controversy, Dancer's Image was disqualified...

The Diaries of a Serial Property Investor The Reality of Property Investment and How You Might Retire a Millionaire if you’re Lucky! This book covers our journey through property investing and the buy-to-let market in the UK. I’ll tell you why we started, how we nearly stopped, the highs,...

Fortune cookies are mysterious bundles that usually come in cellophane-wrapped packages. The often-tasteless cookie has a slip of paper inside it, foretelling the eater's fortune or sharing a nugget of wisdom. Let's take a look at their history, fortune cookie trivia, how to make them, the story behind the numbers on the back, and a list of over 800 fortune cookie fortunes.

Job interviews can be scarier than jumping out of an airplane without a parachute. One of the worst parts is being asked a question and having no clue how to respond. As you go about your job quest, take some time to go over these questions and have an inkling as to how you will answer to them if...

“’Tis God gives skill, but not without men’s hands: He could not make Antonio Stradivari’s violins without Antonio.” –George Eliot Antonio Stradivari (1644—1737) was a perfectionist whose single-minded pursuit of excellence changed the world of music. In the course of his long...

When you need a nudge to get your creative juices flowing, writing prompts are the solution. Whether you are tired of staring at a blank page or are looking for something different to write about, the following 300 prompts will get you going.

The journey to completing my first ten Toastmaster speeches and becoming a Competent Communicator was a thrilling one. The excitement and fear I experienced when getting up in front of the Airdrie Discovery Toastmasters group is something I will always clearly remember. I learned a great deal about...

Vladimir Putin has wielded power in Russia for almost two decades. He was the second president of Russia and has been the fourth president of the country since 2012. He has reshaped his own country and is a key player in international affairs. Putin was a KGB officer for 16 years before retiring to...

Ahead of the 2009 presidential elections in Afghanistan, Australian electoral adviser and Gruen Planet panellist Toby Ralph joined a UN team to assist local authorities unused to free and fair democratic processes - and in some cases, not keen on adopting them. Amid the 'War on Terror', resistance...

Before you settle down with someone, it is vital you know all you can about that person. You don't have to agree on things or share opinions but you do need to know their stance on matters. By delving into one another's thoughts now and discovering how the other person feels, you'll be better prepared...

Before you hit the speed dating timed tables, consider the questions you want to ask your dates and be prepared for whatever they throw at you. By going through a comprehensive list of questions beforehand, you’ll be ready for anything your speed dating partners want to know. Also included is a history of speed dating and tips to help make the event a positive experience for you.

Ultra-shy INXS front man, Jim Morrison poseur wannabe, chameleon, promiscuous sex god? Who was Michael Hutchence? To mark the twentieth anniversary of his death, music journalist and Rolling Stone Australia’s founding publisher Toby Creswell casts aside the hype and stereotypes to...