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Mary's World: Love, War, and Family Ties in Nineteenth-century Charleston

27 reviews
Richard N. Cote

Corinthian Books, an imprint of The Côté Literary Group, 2003

A MUST READ
FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN ANTEBELLUM CULTURE AND THE CIVIL WAR, THIS IS A MUST READ. EVEN FOR THOSE WHO AREN'T A STUDENT OF THE ERA, "MARY'S WORLD" IS STILL A FASCINATING GLIMPSE OF THE LIFE OF AN ELITE SOUTHERN PLANTER FAMILY. TAKEN FROM FAMILY PAPERS, THE STORY OF THE PRINGLES IS A FIRST HAND ACCOUNT OF THEIR INNERMOST THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS. THE READER GETS TO WATCH WILLIAM BULL AND MARY ...

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

137 reviews
John M. Gottman, Nan Silver

Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 2004

Well written and easy to read
I purchased this book for a friend, but decided to read parts of it before relinquishing it. It is well written and easy to read. I love that it is for couples that are in the midst of turmoil or couples that have a pretty solid foundation. I am going to buy a copy for my fiance and me for a guideline when we get even more comfortable together!

China Garden

120 reviews
Liz Berry

Orion Children's Books (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 1994

deeply fabulous
Oh, I love this book. I first came across it when a friend lent it to me. That was in 2004. I still have the book. While I am planning on giving it back to her (soon, I swear) I bring up this embarrassing story just to point out what holding power this book has. At this point, I've read it so many times that I don't remember what my initial reaction was. Every time I reread it, though, ...

The Resurrectionists

39 reviews
Michael Collins

Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 2003

"I got vision and the rest of the world wears bifocals."
Frank Cassidy lives on the fringes of society in a succession of demeaning jobs, a wife with an ex-husband on death row in Georgia, an angst-riddled stepson waiting for his father to be executed and an innocent pre-schooler, obsessed with his toy dinosaurs. Frank's edge-of-desperation lifestyle can be traced back to his childhood, his father and mother killed in a fire that erupted on the family ...

The Siege of Krishnapur

32 reviews
J. G. Farrell

Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 1996

Trapped in the Flag
At the climax of this magnificent novel, the book's protagonist, Hopkins, the British civil administrator or Collector of Krishnapur, finds himself trapped in a Union Jack whose flagstaff has been shot down, knocking him to the ground. He recognizes it as the scenario of a persistent nightmare that had been troubling since his small enclave had been put under siege several months before. But it ...

A Child's Christmas in Wales

24 reviews
Dylan Thomas

Orion Children's Books (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 1998

The voice
If you have read A Child's Christmas in Wales, you know that it has to be a classic. But you can't fully appreciate it until you have heard Dylan Thomas read it. What a deep, expressive, poetic voice. For years, I have listened to the recording on a Caedman record. It is wonderful to have it on a CD.

Darkest Hour (The Mediator, Book 4)

57 reviews
Meg Cabot

HarperCollins (Avon Imprint), 2005

the best of the series ... so far
I love this book , and I love the character Jesse. This book is nothing but nonstop action and thrills , and some parts are so sad , and how Suze does to get Jesse back is certainly is unexpected. Although the new character Paul is very intriguing and I like his character , I can't wait to read the next book to find out about him.And I love the ending . Meg cabot really undone herself this time!

Conan Chronicles, The

21 reviews
Robert E. Howard

Millennium (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 2001

Conan and his creator at their best
This book actually began life as a serial in "Weird Tales" in the 1930s. Robert E. Howard (REH) never actually wrote any Conan novels, all of Conan's tales were written for the magazine marketplace. But this is his only novel length Conan tale so it is considered by many to be the only REH Conan novel. That being said, it is easily one of the best Conan stories written. In the tale, Conan is the ...

The Pianist

100 reviews
Wladyslaw Szpilman

Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 1999

Incredible journey!
One of those amazing stories that makes you realize just how much the human spirit can take, and still survive. And just how inhumane we humans can be towards each other. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put this down.

House to House

116 reviews

FREE PRESS IMPRINT, 2007

Unflinching look at the Battle of Fallujah
A magnificent book. Bellavia offers a clear-eyed, gritty look at battle. I couldn't put it down. More than just a war story, Bellavia offers moving insights into the warrior's soul. Recommended for anyone interested in first person comabt accounts.

One Renegade Cell (Science Masters)

15 reviews
Robert A. Weinberg

Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 1999

Must have: great intro and overview of current research
No prior knowledge of cell biology or genetics is required. I have gained an appreciation for the complexity of cancer research thanks to the book. I highly recommend it. You also learn a fair amount of the history of the development of cancer research. And don't think you need to read through hundreds of introductory pages to accomplish this. The book is under 200 pages. Once again: What I ...

My Story

15 reviews
Dave Pelzer

Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 2004

A definite must read
This is not for the weak of stomach though. It is pretty graphic as it shows the types of abuse went through when he was younger, as well as how it affected him the rest of his life! There were times I needed to put the book down for a day or two to digest and fully absorb what was written, before I went to the next section. This book takes you through all the emotions. I am so glad he had the ...

Eight Million Ways to Die (Matt Scudder Mystery)

21 reviews
Lawrence Block

Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 2000

A shiny new edition of an excellent '80s mystery
It's 2008, and it's the 25th anniversary of the Lawrence Block's Eight Million Ways to Die. So let's put out a celebratory edition! I've never read a Block book, so I'm not sure why this particular book warrants a re-issue in a special hardcover, but it does mark a significant milestone in Matt Scudder's career, so maybe that's why. This handsome hardcover also includes an afterword by Block, ...

Hit and Run

16 reviews
Lawrence Block

Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 2008

I suppose this will be the last of the "Hitman" books...
Lawrence Block is a fabulous writer. I've read all his books and particularly enjoyed the Scudder series. I think that A Long Line of Dead Men might be the best mystery I've ever read, and I read a lot of mysteries. Block's Hitman novels are another of his series books. I never enjoyed them as much as the Scudder books, but always thought they were very good reading. This one, his latest and I ...

Tripods Trilogy

21 reviews
John Christopher

Aladdin, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, 1988

A menacing future
I first encountered the Tripods through the TV series in my teens. I became thoroughly addicted to it, and had to read the books. John Christopher portrays a future in which human society has been reduced to a medieval level, and is under the complete domination of three-legged, 70-foot tall machines - the Tripods, who keep humans docile by fitting them with "Caps" - devices implanted in the ...

The One Command- Imprint your DNA for lasting success

15 reviews
Asara Lovejoy

Wisdom House Books, 2007

How to achieve your heart's desire
I received Asara's book The One Command as a gift. I had read The Power of Intention and saw the DVD The Secret but could not bring all this together. The One Command is easy to read and understand. It is truly the "secret" to achieving your heart's desire in all aspects of your life. This book will change your life and you will want to share this book with all your family and ...

Isabel's Daughter

21 reviews
Judi Hendricks

Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 2003

Beautifully emotional, detailed and expressive
Not many writers can weave so much emotion into their passages. But Judith Hendricks does this very well. She has combined real, likeable characters, a story packed with emotion, complicated relationships, and incredibly strong, inspiring female characters. The thing that makes this book, and this author, stand out even more is that Judith Hendricks knows the power and magic of female ...

Mr Tompkins in Paperback (Canto imprint) (containing Mr. Tompkins in Wonderland and Mr. Tompkins Explores the ...

15 reviews
George Gamow

Cambridge University Press (Canto Imprint), 1993

An alltime favorite!
A lovely reprinted edition of a peral from Gamow. The original edition has been out of print for a number of years. This 1993 edition has added commentary and a fascinating bio of Gamow. He was born in Odessa, in what was then Russia, --before the Soviet Union. The story of his escape to the West is straight out of a thriller. Only it is real! Gamow was referred to by a journalist, some time ...

Father of Frankenstein

15 reviews
Christopher Bram

Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 1999

Bram's bio reveals all sorts of 'monsters'!
In "Father of Frankenstein" author Christopher Bram presents a mesmerizing account of the last days of Hollywood (and British) film director James Whale. Bram's book provided the basis of "Gods and Monsters," a 1998 film which drew critical praise as well. Bram provides us with an insider's view of Whale's life--itself something of a horror story. His turbulent life--and lifestyle--haunted him ...

Meetings with Remarkable Trees

17 reviews
Thomas Pakenham

Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 2001

Beautiful trees, beautiful writing, beautiful book.
If you need a gift for a nature lover or photographer that you really like, this is the book for them. And get yourself a copy while you're at it. Briefly, the author takes wonderful photographs of trees that affect and inspire him in Great Britain. Included with each tree is a history of the tree and facts and vignettes associated with the tree. His camera-work is impeccable and if you've ...

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