Golf Books Reviews

Golf is widely known as one of the most popular sports in the world. Played by millions upon millions of enthusiasts across the globe, golf is widely enjoyed as a recreational hobby or as a serious sport in its own right. The Golf Books we have reviewed aim to give golfers of every skill level, from the most amateur to the experienced pro, the help, information, encouragement and advice that they need to improve their game. A sporting industry worth more than $75 billion a year, it’s little surprise that a great many Golf Books have flooded the market in recent years, written by everyone from interested amateurs (such as “Bobby Jones on Golf”) to professionals (such as Harvey Penick's Little Red Book) and even celebrities who have an interest in the sport. With so many products on the market, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you and will help you the most when it comes to improving your technique, performance and style in this most godly of games.

The precise content and style of these products varies considerably between products, although some key features appear in all of them. Some books concentrate on technical prowess and come complete with diagrams and instructions informing players about how to execute particular swings or how to approach challenging courses or situations. Other books provide more tacit advice through anecdotes and stories told by golfing greats of days gone by. Many readers will find the hints and tips contained in these books invaluable, but will also find them to be great reads too. The manner in which these books are marketed is important too – those that are distributed as e-books will often contain a variety of forms of multimedia, meaning readers can benefit from demonstrations, videos, interactive diagrams and more. Standard paper-print books, however, do not come with any such features but may be appropriate for carrying with you in your golf bag!

The winning product in this category is “The Simple Golf Swing”, a product that aims to improve a reader’s swing (and thus their entire technique, performance and game) with considerable ease and little effort on behalf of the player. “The Simple Golf Swing” introduces the player to new ideas that improve their swing technique, placing less stress on the lower back and therefore improving reliability and consistency and reducing the likelihood of injury. The book reminds players that getting a good golf swing right in the first place is often the beginning of future successes. What we loved about it was its simplicity – far from being a lengthy list of do’s and don’ts, this product introduces players to a simple, easy to follow technique that will improve their swing – it’s as easy as that.

With 15 products reviewed in this category, it’s unsurprising that we had other favorites, too. “How to Break 80” is a great instructional on how to improve your game, develop more consistency in your playing and building the strength and reliability of your shots. What’s more, at just $32, “How to Break 80” doesn’t break the bank either! If you’re budget is even smaller, however, “How to Practice Your Golf Swing Like the Pros” is available for just $4.97 and provides a range of hints and tips to help improve your game. Give this new category a go if golf is your thing!

Fitness Websites Reviews

Fitness Websites are a relatively new phenomenon that help those who want to lose weight and get fit do just that. Membership of a Fitness Website complements any gym membership by providing users with the information, guidance and support they need to succeed, but can also prove an excellent alternative to gym membership (depending on the specific content of these services) if heading out to the gym isn’t quite your thing. Although not the largest of categories we have reviewed, stacking up at just 16 services in total, we’re sure that our readers will find everything they need to get in shape and stay that way at one of the websites we have reviewed in this category. As with all reviews at No.1 Reviews, all of these services are judged based on objective criteria by an expert editor, meaning you have all of the information you need to decide which service seems right for you.

In terms of content, Fitness Websites tend to contain a combination of similar features that are intended to help improve members’ exercise and fitness regimes. A range of exercise and fitness features help users improve their stamina, develop exercise plans for themselves and often include demonstration videos or instructions to teach members new workouts. Some sites even include a personal online trainer who offers advice and provides assistance in meeting exercise goals. These features are backed up by dietary and nutritional advice including recipes, meal plans, grocery lists and more – all of which provide users with easy to follow instructions that help them complement their increased physicality with a more balanced diet. All of these features are supplemented by weight and fitness trackers that help users see the benefit of their hard work. Excellent!

Our No.1 Choice Award in this category goes to ‘Fast Track to Fat Loss’, a great site that offers users the absolute best in fitness and nutritional features to give them the best chance of improving their health and wellbeing. By building all tools and features around a 12-week timetable, users are able to see the benefits of their hardwork quickly, which helps improve stamina and motivation. What’s more, because the site also brings with it a fantastic, supportive community of other exercisers, it’s easy to feel motivated and proud of your achievements. Other sites that caught our eye in this category include Changing Shape, a site that offers a vast amount of personalized support for each of its members and Gym America, the testosterone-fuelled, no-nonsense fitness site that aims to help its members achieve results fast!

As a whole this category provides users with a wide range of supportive features and advice at a price that pales in comparison to the annual cost of a personal trainer or fitness coach. If you’re looking to lose weight and get in shape, then one of the services we have reviewed in this category could definitely help you improve your chances of success! Check out our reviews in the Fitness Websites category today for everything you need to know about these services!

US Sports Betting Websites Reviews

Online Sports Betting Websites (USA) provide users with the same services as they can enjoy at a highstreet bookmaker, with none of the hassle! In recent years, online sports gambling has grown significantly in popularity, along with other online pastimes such as bingo, poker and other casino games. Users enjoy the fact that they can place their bets instantly, without leaving the comfort of their own home. Similarly, as with other similar services, users of Sports Betting Websites can benefit from a number of great bonuses and promotions that just aren’t on offer at traditional bookmakers. It’s this combination of convenience, promotion and variety that makes these sites so popular, so we were pretty excited to test them out and tell you all what we thought of them!

So what can you expect to find when you join one of these Sports Betting Sites? Well, once you have signed up to the site you can examine the odds available on a range of sporting events, just as you would in regular highstreet bookmakers. These sites have invested a great deal in making this process straightforward, so on many sites users can search for the event or sport they are looking to bet on using a search function and then filter results to find exactly what they are looking for. Placing a bet is similarly straightforward, with most sites in this category employing high-end technology to make understanding the betting process (and the potential outcomes of your bet) a little easier. Those who aren’t gambling experts will be excited to find that many of the more complex bets, such as accumulators and parlay bets are well explained and are easy to structure. If you have any problems of course, you can always check out our Glossary of Sports Betting Terms to find out more about particular bet-types.

Our Number 1 Choice Award goes to Intertops Sportsbook (sister site to Intertops Casino), a fantastic site that offers its users a wide range of betting options, one of the most extensive sporting coverages we have come across while researching this category. Users can enjoy simple to use betting technology, an easy-to-navigate site and of course, the ability to bet on any number of blockbuster sporting events at any time of the day or night. While this industry is noted for being particularly competitive, we couldn’t help but feel that Intertops Sportsbook got it right. Other big players in this market include 5 Dimes Sportsbook (the partner site to 5 Dimes Casino), BetUS Sportsbook and Bookmaker Sportsbook, all of which combine great features and financial incentives with the finest in modern technology to provide players with the best possible betting experience.

Whether you’re a bit of a gambling enthusiast or you’ve never done more than have a flutter on the Kentucky Derby or Superbowl, we’re sure you’ll enjoy giving online sports betting a go. Not only does it have all of the fun and excitement of regular sports gambling, but it’s also incredibly versatile and convenient. If that wasn’t enough to entice you in – your winnings are deposited instantly into your online account, meaning no more queuing at the bookmakers or lost tickets to worry about! Give it a try today!

Audiobook Websites Reviews

With the growth in popularity of computer tablets, personal MP3 players (including iPods) and laptop computers, its not much of surprise that Audiobook Websites have also seen a considerable boost in their popularity. Alongside downloading music and other digital content from a range of online sources, web users have taken to downloading audiobooks in their droves for a wide variety of reasons. Users of these services report that not only are audiobooks a great way of consuming literature, the flexibility of these services (in that books downloaded can be listened to on a number of different devices and by more than one user) makes them ideal for use by families and individuals alike.

Audiobooks themselves have been popular for a number of years, although it’s only in the past few years (with the liberalisation of digital media and the growth of services such as iTunes which have come to define a new age in downloadable media) that their popularity has really taken off. A new generation of readers is now discovering the true joy of having a book read to them, and audiobook websites give users access to wide libraries of books to download – perfect for avid readers (and listeners!) everywhere.

Coming in first in this category is industry power-house, Audible.com, a subsidiary of Amazon.com. Providing audibooks, e-books and other forms of digital media, Audible.com is a wildly impressive service that gives users access to up to two books per month by way of monthly or annual subscriptions. As users download the books to their own devices (instead of borrowing them from a lending library) they have access to them at any time for as many times as they would like to listen to them. One of the key attractions of Audible.com is the sheer scale of the library of books on offer for download – more than 100,000 books in total – meaning there will always be something perfect for you regardless of what your particular tastes are.

While Audible.com did take the top spot in this category with some ease, that’s not to say there wasn’t serious competition. Other big hitters include iTunes Audiobooks (from one of the most recognisable brands in the digital media industry), leading audibooks site Simply Audiobooks and the free services LibriVox and Books Free. We enjoyed using all of these services to pick up our favourite books online and would urge our readers to check out all of the sites we have reviewed in this category to find audiobook versions of their favourite books.

All in all, our book-loving expert reviewers had a great time checking out the services on offer in this category. If you’re a bit of a book-worm too, or even if you are looking to discover (or re-discover) a love for literature in a slightly different way, audiobooks could well be a great way for you to do so. Head over to No.1 Reviews to find out everything you need to know about the Audiobook Websites in this category and make a decision about which one is right for you! Enjoy!

Learn Photography Online

Whether you’re looking to find out more about how to take the perfect shot, or simply wanting to improve your technique prior to heading off on a dream holiday, Teach Yourself Photography Guides can help you learn how to take a beautiful picture. As always, we have scoured the web and beyond to find all of the most popular products in this category and done all of the hard work for you – comparing what’s on offer with each one to help you decide which one is right for you. Our reviews of Teach Yourself Photography products joins a range of other reviews in educational categories, such as Teach Yourself Guitar, Teach Yourself Piano, Teach Yourself Painting and many more besides…

There are so many reasons why these types of products are favored by learners across the world. Firstly, they offer the chance to work at your own pace – unencumbered by the structure of traditional lessons. Secondly, users can engage with a variety of different forms of media (including books, videos, DVD’s and more) and increasingly benefit from interactive materials provided online. This means these courses can be undertaken from the comfort of your own home or garden (inspiration permitting, of course) and so are ideal for those who may not be able or willing to make it to a regular photography class. Of course, one of the key reasons why these services are so popular is cost. Learners can benefit from the knowledge and expertise of the expert photographers who have created these courses for a fraction of the cost of private tuition, thus opening up the joy of photography to a wider audience.

One of our favorite services in this category was Learn and Master Photography, a product whose sister courses (Learn and Master Piano, Learn and Master Painting and Learn and Master Guitar) have also picked up the top spot in their respective categories. Achieving a five-star rating, we were impressed not only by the comprehensiveness of the course and the great value price, but also by the fact that users could benefit from a wide range of additional features including 24/7 access to an online student support center and community forums. This is what sets this service apart from others in the category, and one of the reasons why it picked up our No.1 Choice Award in the Teach Yourself Photography category!

All in all, we reviewed 18 products in this category, spanning the full spectrum of prices and formats. Aside from Learn and Master Photography, we also rated highly ‘Learn Digital Photography Now’ (a course that provides a more budget-friendly approach to learning photography) and Digital Photography Success, by professional photography Amy Renfry, although any one of the products we reviewed in this category would serve you well. If you’re thinking about taking up photography, head over to No.1 Reviews and find out everything you need to know about the range of learning tools and resources on offer to help you on your way.

Teach Yourself German Reviews

Learning a new language is not only rewarding, it’s also great fun too. German is a great language to learn and our ‘Teach YourselfGerman’ reviews will help you on that road by giving you all of the information you need about the latest products that help you learn German quickly and easily. Many of the products we have reviewed in this category are produced by the same publishers that produced products that feature in other similar categories we have already reviewed (including Teach Yourself English, Teach YourselfFrench, Teach Yourself Spanish and Teach Yourself Italian), giving the makers considerable experience in dealing with home-language tuition.

The types of products we have reviewed in this category differ considerably. We appreciate that people learn in different ways, so have taken the time to consider books, audio-courses, DVD’s, software packages and more, so as to give our readers the best possible chance of finding a product that’s right for them. In reviewing the guides, not only did we consider each product in the context of a set of objective criteria (as always), but we also looked specifically at the priorities each learner would have and what they wanted to achieve from the courses. Some users only want to learn enough German to get by when travelling abroad, others just want to learn as a hobby, whilst others will use these guides as a stepping stone for further study for business or work purposes. Regardless of your intention when learning, the guides we have considered in this category will help you get where you want to be.

Our No.1 rated product in this category was Rocket German. Although the product can be demanding, in terms of providing a comprehensive, successful and interactive course that is suitable for all skill levels, Rocket German really can’t be beaten. Users can choose from four different skill levels to find resources and lessons that are suitable for them and use audio lessons, exercises, MP3’s, software packages and printed books in order to progress. Once you’ve mastered one level, it’s easy to move on to the next and continue to improve your skills. What’s more, Rocket German can be trialled for 6 days free of charge, so if you’re not sure whether this service is right for you, it’s easy (and free) to give it a go.

Even though we loved Rocket German, the category as a whole is comprised of more than 20 products, all of which have something to offer the budding language-learner. Rosetta Stone German, the German version of one of the most recognisable brands in the industry makes it into our number 2 spot, while Berltiz German Premier and Myngle (German) offer different, slightly more casual takes on language learning. A more unusual service, illustrating how diverse this category is, is German Pod 101 – a language course based almost entirely on your iPod! Regardless of the sort of learner you are, and the amount of time and money you have to devote to your new pastime, check out our reviews before choosing a service – we’re sure there’ll be something for you there!

US Online Tutoring Reviews

Our US Online Tutoring Reviews give worried students and parents all the information they need to know about a range of services currently on the market to help improve students’ grades and prepare them for public examinations. Whether you’re concerned about college admission, exam performance or simply looking to bolster your child’s confidence a little as they move through formal education, Online Tutoring services can provide a cost-effective, efficient and safe solution to what is normally considered a costly problem. While the content, focus and quality of these services differs considerably from service to service, No.1 Reviews is on hand as usual to provide you with all of the information you need to make an informed choice.

Online tutoring is generally undertaken through a range of communicative means including webcam, webchat, instant messaging, internet-phone and, in recent times, through interactive ‘virtual whiteboard’ environments. Students interact directly with expert tutors (who are also more often than not qualified teachers) who can introduce them to new concepts, develop their knowledge and address problems at the learner’s pace. Services in this category normally offer general support in a range of curriculum subjects, but occasionally services specialise in offering only specific subject tuition or tuition catering to specific grades or levels, so it’s worth checking out precisely what’s on offer before signing up. Almost all of the services we have reviewed in this category go the extra mile by providing students with a range of excellent resources that help to supplement their learning outside of the “tutor-tutee” environment.

Our favorite service in this category has to be TutorVista, a clear winner of our No.1 Choice Award in the US Online Tutoring category. With more than 6.5 million tutoring sessions having already been completed, TutorVista has been featured on NBC's The Today Show and on BBC News and is widely thought of as the most affordable way to provide your children with private, one-to-one tuition. We particularly loved the interactive whiteboard technology that lets users of all ages work through problems, simulations and assessments in a way that helps them build their confidence and their communication skills (as well as providing subject-based support). With a vast number of traditional subjects covered, from kindergarten right up to 12th grade and beyond, TutorVista has to be your first stop in finding a suitable online tutor for your child.

Although TutorVista takes the crown in this category, there were a number of other services that stood out when we reviewed this category. The rather simply-named Tutor.com offers tuition across a broad range of subjects and levels (though at price a little less pocket-friendly than others) while eTutor and eTutorWorld offer more specific support for a more focused set of subjects. If you’re looking to find an online tutor who meets your child’s needs without breaking the bank, check out our reviews of the key players in this market to find out everything you need to know!