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The Death of Captain America, Vol. 2

4 reviews
Ed Brubaker

Marvel Comics, 2008

I'm a believer
Ed Brubaker's critically acclaimed run on Captain America has seemingly been celebrated by everyone, except me. I hadn't been all that thrilled with Brubaker's run thus far, and while for me personally it hasn't been anything terrible in the least, bringing Bucky back from the dead and killing off Cap haven't exactly been anything special for me either. However, I am now a believer in the magic ...

The New Captain Underpants Collection: Box Set (Books 1-5)

54 reviews

The Blue Sky Press, 2002

Christopher Chase's Favorite Book
This book is outstanding! It is the best book I have ever read. I like it because it is gross and very funny! I give it five stars.

Dark Watch (The Oregon Files)

34 reviews
Clive Cussler, Jack Du Brul

Berkley Trade, 2005

Fast favorite
I have always been a Clive Cussler fan, I have been enjoying the "Oregon Files" since the begining. But lately they have become a fast fovorite. I am also a Jack Du Burl fan. Teaming him with Clive Cussler is one of the best ideas that have ever come along. Action adventure fans will find thees books a wonderfull read. I highly recomend them. I have started my frends and family reading ...

Civil War (Marvel Comics)

68 reviews
Mark Millar

Marvel Comics, 2007

The ultimate crossover
Spiderman, Iron-man, Capitan America, Fantastic Four, Thor and all the superheroes of Marvel's Universe in the most incredible cross over in the history of comics.

Victory of Eagles (Temeraire, Book 5)

17 reviews
Naomi Novik

Del Rey, 2008

Victorious fourth novel
Novik, in author's notes, states that she is a fan of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin books, from which the movie "Master and Commander" was derived. O'Brian's series stands as one of the great works of 20th century literature, so even mentioning the series shows ambition. Fortunately, Novik delivers. She does a splendid job of creating a very believable alternate universe, in which intelligent ...

Persuasion (Penguin Classics)

24 reviews
Jane Austen

Penguin Classics, 2003

For Austen Lovers
This book answered a lot of questions that came up after I saw the movie i.e. what's with Mrs. Clay and the young Mr. Elliot? A must read if you really want to understand the movie.

Moby-Dick or, The Whale (Penguin Classics)

319 reviews
Herman Melville

Penguin Classics, 2002

"I love to sail forbidden seas, and land on barbarous coasts"
Having reached the mid-life point, I didn't "get around to" reading MOBY-DICK until just recently. I'm certainly glad that I finally stopped putting it off. Herman Melville's work is truly one of the most amazing books I have read. As others have pointed out here, it's not always an easy read, but it is well worth devoting time to. Indeed, I approached it as if it were an artisan cheese or a ...

Captain's Fury (Codex Alera, Book 4)

48 reviews
Jim Butcher

Ace Hardcover, 2007

Excellent
Captian's Fury is an excellent continuation of the very good series of books. A difficult book to put down once you start with enough twists to keep you guessing to the end yet not lose you along the way. Already anxious to get the next one.

Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls

314 reviews
Mary Pipher

Riverhead Trade, 2005

Reviving Ophelia
I thoroughly enjoyed every page of this book. Dr. Pipher does an outstanding job of exploring all the issues adolescent girls are struggling with.

It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy

113 reviews
Michael Abrashoff

Business Plus, 2002

Common sense... not a common book
As a ten year Navy veteran, I was riveted to this book for it's common sense approach to leadership. There are many books available today about management but damn few that focus on great leadership. That's where this book's niche is. It's a quick and very interesting read. As I was going through the book I kept thinking "why don't more leaders act this way"? The answer, unfortunately, is ...

Moby-Dick (Dover Giant Thrift Editions)

3 reviews
Herman Melville

Dover Publications, 2003

A Classic; Tough to read, though!
True, it is an American classic. It gets five stars for that alone. However, it was written in the 2nd quarter of the 19th century, so it is tough to read now in the 21st century.

His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, Book 1) (Temeraire)

172 reviews
Naomi Novik

Del Rey, 2006

Another excellent dragon author
I am a fan of great Dragon Series, I grew up on Ann Macaffey, Naomi Novik has hit the spot.

Captain America by Ed Brubaker Omnibus, Vol. 1

20 reviews
Ed Brubaker

Marvel Comics, 2007

A gorgeous collection for the Best Captain America run out there.
Brubaker is the man. I buy everything with his name on it, and this Omnibus that collects the first 25 issues of his run (leading up to the "Death of a Dream" storyline) is brilliant. This edition collects the story arcs: "Out of Time", "The Winter Soldier", "21st Century Blitz", "Red is the Darkest Colour", "Collision Courses" and "The Drums of War (A Civil War Tie-In)" as well as the first ...

My Fair Captain

17 reviews
J. L. Langley

Samhain Publishing, 2008

Oustanding, Langley's Best Work
I have eagerly purchased all of Langley's published work, and enjoyed every one. Her M/M romance leans heavily toward erotica, but she always creates well-drawn, likeable characters that make the stories special beyond the hot sex. However, in "My Fair Captain" she has created a rich science fiction novel full of mystery and adventure with a beautiful romance at the heart of it. I was ...

The Magic Of You (Malory Novels)

99 reviews
Johanna Lindsey

Avon, 1993

the magic of you
johanna lindsey 's malory novels a great reads. she knows how to mix romanace with a mix of drama in a family

The Name of the Rose: including the Author's Postscript

271 reviews
Umberto Eco

Harvest Books, 1994

murder mystery masterpiece
This story very much appealed to the role-playing game aficionado in me. The atmosphere felt both elaborate and decrepit with a tinge of ancient tradition. The period and location definitely played a major role in dressing the characters. As a consequence, they are left with no choice but to exhibit their true nature. Carefully planned but never felt contrived. Exquisite example of Eco handiwork.

The Death of Captain America, Vol. 1

12 reviews
Ed Brubaker

Marvel Comics, 2007

Captivating Even Without Steve Rogers
I'm a guy who waits for the collected editions of my favorite comic books, so my knowledge of the death of Steve Rogers arrived long before I read the actual volume in which it occurred. And you want to know something? It didn't lessen the impact one iota. This is because Ed Brubaker's Captain America is masterful. This is not a title looking to shock you in one-and-done scenarios, this is ...

Destroyer Captain: Lessons of a First Command

16 reviews
James G., Adm. Usn Stavridis

Naval Institute Press, 2008

Five Stars for a Four Star
You...will...love...this...book. But only if you want to know of honesty, humility, humor, the courage of everyday acts of service by others, and the peaks and valleys of leadership. Not to mention wonderful writing, anecdotes, and insights by a distinguished military commander writing as a young officer, a decade and a half before pinning on the four-stars of an admiral. If you want a great ...

Anything Goes

10 reviews
John Barrowman, Carole E. Barrowman

Michael O'Mara, 2008

Charming from start to finish!
I actually listened to the audiobook version, read very entertainingly by John Barrowman himself. I can't say whether the book benefits from a slight abridgment, but I suspect it benefits quite a bit by the addition of John Barrowman's always charming delivery. I smiled all the way through, laughed aloud in places, and found myself touched in more. Besides the look into his life thus far (his ...

It's Our Ship: The No-Nonsense Guide to Leadership

6 reviews
Captain D. Michael Abrashoff

Business Plus, 2008

IT'S OUR SHIP
I'm a big fan of Captain D. Michael Abrashoff's leadership methods and his books. His latest, IT'S OUR SHIP - The No Nonsense Guide to Leadership is the third in a series based on his command tour aboard USS BENFOLD (DDG65) and building on his experiences with leaders in the business world. In this third book, I see Michael's growth as an author and as a leader. The third book includes some ...

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