Years ago, noted science teacher and writer Chet Raymo embarked upon his own quest to reconcile the miracle stories he learned as a child with the science he learned as an adult. Skeptics and True … [Read more...] about Skeptics and True Believers
Non-Fiction
Your Body Speaks Your Mind by Deb Shapiro
The author raises very pertinent questions in this fascinating book. What do your symptoms and illnesses tell you about yourself? Understanding how your emotions and thoughts affect you … [Read more...] about Your Body Speaks Your Mind by Deb Shapiro
The Cruel Peace by Fred Inglis
The sub title is Living through the Cold War. Within the brisk narrative history of the years 1945 to 1990 which forms the back bone of the book are interspersed chapters of 'Biography' and … [Read more...] about The Cruel Peace by Fred Inglis
The American Future – A History by Simon Schama
Simon Schama is the leading historian of our time. He discusses the most compelling issues facing Americans now - and traces the deep history of the causes that have led to the present crisis. An … [Read more...] about The American Future – A History by Simon Schama
The Israel Lobby
The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy - How a powerful American interest group has created havoc in the Middle East, damaged Israel itself and now threatens an even more perilous future. A well … [Read more...] about The Israel Lobby
Gems & Crystals for beginners
Gemstones and crystals are more than pretty pieces of rock to be made into jewelry. For centuries they have been used as an aid to healing and meditation and as a means of increasing personal … [Read more...] about Gems & Crystals for beginners
The Cook and the Gardener by Amanda Hesser
A Year of Recipes and Writings from the French Countryside. This was a Book of the Week on BBC Radio 4. Amanda Hesser records her year as a cook at a 17th Century Cháteau in Burgundy. Great simple … [Read more...] about The Cook and the Gardener by Amanda Hesser
The Rules of Work by Richard Templar
The Rules of Work is a definitive code for personal success. This is an eye opening book for those who would like to rise to the top but don't seem to be able to find the map. … [Read more...] about The Rules of Work by Richard Templar
The Listowel & Ballybunion Railway
The famous Lartigue Monorail from Listowel to Ballybunion is the subject of this book, published by The Oakwood Press. This revised edition incorporates the original booklet by A T Newham. A must … [Read more...] about The Listowel & Ballybunion Railway
Neighbors by Jan T. Gross
Neightbors tells of the destruction of the Jewish Community in Jedwabne, Poland. One summer day in 1941, half of the Polish town of Jedwabne murdered the other half - 1,600 men, women and children … [Read more...] about Neighbors by Jan T. Gross