Magdalena Healey
I have a BSc/MSc in psychology and a strong interest in cognitive science and linguistics.
My professional background is in market research and opinion polling. I have 10 years experience working as a project and team manager in that industry, and I have a keen interest in current social, cultural and political issues.
But the greatest (and the only consistent one) passion in my life has been books: I have been reading for over thirty years and I have no intentions of stopping any time soon.
That's why in my first alternative life I am probably a popular science writer and in my second alternative life I am probably a novelist.
I have written extensively on a UK consumer review site DooYoo, a bit differently on Helium as well as having the honour to be a reviewer for the excellent BookBag, for which I have so far reviewed over 200 books.
Apart from entertaining the children and avoiding the housework, I am now enjoying life in the Scottish countryside and working as a freelance Internet writer and researcher.
Latest Articles
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Poland: Countryside
Poland stretches from high, Alpine mountains in the south to sandy Baltic beaches in the north. In between there are lakes and forests: a paradise for nature lovers.
Jun 3, 2009
- Magdalena Healey
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Qualitative Market Research: Main Methods
Qualitative marketing research methods provide crucial information for decision makers and are used to explore a new area or deepen understandings of a particular issues.
Mar 15, 2009
- Magdalena Healey
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How to Review a Novel
A good novel review offers a plot overview, comments on style and genre, provides an opinion on strengths and weaknesses of the book and gives a recommendation.
Mar 8, 2009
- Magdalena Healey
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Top 10 British Writers of Chick Lit Books
Bridget Jones' started it all, and the best chick lit still comes from the UK: humorous, self-depreciating, sexy and surprisingly true-to-life.
Mar 8, 2009
- Magdalena Healey
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Top 10 Lush Bath Products
Lush is a cult brand and produces wonderful, natural, cruelty free products. At their prices it can be difficult to make choices, though, especially when buying on-line.
Mar 4, 2009
- Magdalena Healey
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Top 10 Science-Fiction Books for Non-Fans
If you think that s-f is a silly boys' genre all about star-ships and robots battling in space, think again: and use this selection for the unconverted as a guide.
Mar 1, 2009
- Magdalena Healey
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Top 10 Picture Books for Pre-Schoolers
There market for picture books is huge: This article suggests (in no particular order) some authors and titles that are, simply, unmissable.
Feb 27, 2009
- Magdalena Healey
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Bad Science by Ben Goldacre: a Review
If you are to read one popular science book this year, make it this one. If you are to read one non-fiction book this year, this is a serious contender too.
Feb 10, 2009
- Magdalena Healey
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