Teaser Tuesdays
Hilarie
Teaser Tuesdays are hosted by Should Be Reading.  The rules are as follows:
  • Grab your current read
  • Open to a random page
  • Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
  • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
  • Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! 
Here is mine for the day:

Page 71

Luzia lengthened her neck, pulled back her shoulders, and stepped into the sun.  "I am a seamstress," she said, and the man put down his pistol.


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Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt
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Genre:  Non-Fiction, Statistics, Economics

This is a book by Steven Levitt, an economist who attempts to answer common questions using the laws of statistics and economics. Using these two basic principles he looks at cause-and-effect and their relation to our actual perception of events.  

One section I particularly enjoyed dealt with sumo wrestling. Using statistics Mr. Levitt was able to show that many of the sumo wrestling matches were actually rigged. This allowed for more well-established wrestlers to progress in the hierarchy making more money, but still allow for newcomers in the field to build a following of fans. I also enjoyed how Mr. Levitt spent time with a group of crack dealers and outlined their “business model” complete with a structure of bosses and underlings.  

I would give this book 5 stars because I enjoyed the principals of applying logic to explain entertaining and unique situations. I've already read a few portions of this book again and shared some of the stories with other readers and people that I work with. I have a background in science (biology, chemistry, physics) and really enjoyed the principles of applied economics and statistics. I would recommend this book to anyone who would want a nice quick read on a very interesting topic.
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Be Expert with Map and Compass: The Complete Orienteering Handbook by Björn Kjellström
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Genre:  Non-Fiction, Outdoor Adventure

Be expert with a map and compass by Björn Kjellström, is probably the definitive work on how to use a compass and a map for orienteering both for survival and entertainment. This handbook begins with an introduction on compasses, their history and uses, outlines the basic principles and techniques for locating oneself on the map, and includes information regarding the sport of orienteering. There are example maps to practice with while reading the book, as well as information and tips for setting up orienteering courses.

This is a great resource to use while talking and working with Boy Scouts helping them achieve their orienteering merit badge. They're great examples to use for describing elevation maps terrain and the workings of a compass.

I give this book 4 ½ stars because I've used it multiple times for Boy Scouts as well as for my own personal enjoyment. It's quite fun learning to find one's location using a map and compass rather than just a GPS unit. I was suggested as book to anyone interested in camping and hiking or to anyone who may be unfamiliar with the use of a compass.
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