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The Italian Secretary: A Further Adventure of Sherlock Holmes87 reviews
Caleb Carr

Carroll & Graf, 2005

Come Watson - The Games Afoot
"Come Watson, the games afoot" - Holmes and Watson are off to Scotland at the behest of Holmes's brother Mycroff to save the Queen. Caleb Carr's The Italian Secretary is a fun read that those who love period mysteries and the Sherlock Holmes stories will find hard to put down. While parts of Carr's uniqueness come through, he has mastered the rhythm and style of Arthur Conan Doyle enough to ... 		  
  







  
  
The Power and the Glory: Inside the Dark Heart of Pope John Paul II's Vatican16 reviews
David Yallop

Carroll & Graf, 2007

The Power & The Glory: The Dark Side of The Wojtyla Pontificate
The Power & The Glory: The Dark Side of The Wojtyla Pontificate Reviewed by William Courson Karol Wojtyla, who was to become known to the world as Pope John Paul II, is one of the most influential and even beloved figures of the 20th century, credited with speeding the demise of Eastern European and Soviet Communism and for speaking out for the human rights and dignity of the disenfranchised, ... 		  
  







  
  
Barack Obama in His Own Words7 reviews
Barack Obama

Carroll & Graf, 2007

Barack Obama in His Own Words
This book is a good mirror into the thinking of Mr. Obama. Much of what is in the book is what he says on the campaign trail, which makes him a very credible candidate for President of the United States od America. Quotes are taken from printed and electronic media which gives one insight into his personal and political life. I would recommend this book if one wanted to have a "hard copy" ... 		  
  







  
  
Angels of Death: Inside the Biker Gangs' Crime Empire14 reviews
Julian Sher, William Marsden

Carroll & Graf, 2006

Riveting and Dangerous
The Angels of Death is riveting book about the Hells Angels quest for global domination. Reads like a thriller where the most exciting part is about ATF's undercover operation. Well recommended and hard to put down. 		  
  







  
  
The Mammoth Book of Sudoku: 400 New Puzzles - The Biggest and Best Collection of Sudoku Ever24 reviews
Nathan Haselbauer

Carroll & Graf, 2005

Mammoth Book of Sudoku
This is a great book. Challenging but not so hard I didn't want to keep coming back to it. Kept me busy for days. 		  
  







  
  
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage388 reviews
Alfred Lansing

Carroll & Graf Pub, 1986

Amazing Testament into the Power of Leadership
The true story of Shackleton's exploration is an amazing testament into the power of strong leadership. Shackleton's leadership skills helped the entire crew to overcome seemingly impossible circumstances to achieve the end goal. This book chronicles a life lesson for all of us to know and understand. Although parts of it are hard for the non-seaworthy to understand, the book is still a good ... 		  
  







  
  
Capote: A Biography25 reviews
Gerald Clarke

Carroll & Graf, 2005

Details of Truman Capote
Although the large size of this book may concern you, it's a quick read. Truman Capote's life is painted in great detail. 		  
  







  
  
Hiding the Elephant: How Magicians Invented the Impossible and Learned to Disappear28 reviews
Jim Steinmeyer

Carroll & Graf, 2003

An Instant Classic
This book is a classic. It is not only one of the best books on the history of magic ever written, but is also a rich portrait of both Victorian and Edwardian England. The magicians become full characters in Steinmeyer's hands. He shows us some of their secrets, yes, but in a full-bodied manner that keeps us mezmerized, even after we know how the trick was done. As a magician myself I fully agree ... 		  
  







  
  
The Politics of Truth: A Diplomat's Memoir: Inside the Lies that Led to War and Betrayed My Wife's CIA ...96 reviews
Joseph Wilson

Carroll & Graf, 2004

We owe a lot to Joe Wilson
I couldn't put this book down. What an amazing life that Joe Wilson has lived, travelling to many different countries and learning so much. His experiences with our current government show that they are willing to defame anyone who speaks out against them, and I cannot believe how they have made him out to be a bad guy. He has done nothing but serve our country honorably, and I hope that someday ... 		  
  







  
  
Ultimate Sacrifice: John and Robert Kennedy, the Plan for a Coup in Cuba, and the Murder of JFK114 reviews
Lamar Waldron, Thom Hartmann

Carroll & Graf, 2005

Worth the time
I finished this book. Took awhile, but did it. Close to 900 pages. "We'll explain further in another chapter," or words to that effect were sprinkled throughout and wore thin, but explain they did. I've wondered, over the years, why RFK wasn't more aggressive about pursuing the truth and why he presented obstacles to Garrison's investigation, etc--and this book explains all that and more. ... 		  
  







  
  
Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports9 reviews
Kathrine Switzer

Carroll & Graf, 2007

Wonderful work by Wonder Woman
If ever there was a real-life Wonder Woman, it's Kathrine Switzer...whose brave pursuit and promotion of running events have benefitted countless millions who want to similarly express their joy for the sport. This fun-to-read, fascinating autobiography beautifully communicates the voice of its author: enthusiastic, funny, passionate. It's a must-read for marathoners and entertaining for anyone ... 		  
  







  
  
The Year Babe Ruth Hit 104 Home Runs: Recrowning Baseball's Greatest Slugger17 reviews
Bill Jenkinson

Carroll & Graf, 2007

Meticulous Research Makes For Authoritative Reference
Its great to be able to read a book that has taken so many , many hours of labor and yielded so much useful information. After reading the detailed analyses and descriptions in this book it is hard to argue the conclusion that Babe Ruth hit the ball harder and farther than anyone else-- with his much-too-heavy bat reducing bat speed and no weight training, much less artificial ... 		  
  







  
  
Keeping Faith: A Father-Son Story About Love and the United States Marine Corps57 reviews
John Schaeffer, Frank Schaeffer

Carroll & Graf, 2002

Outstanding book for today's turbulent world
The Schaeffer's (John and Frank) have created an outstanding down-to-earth masterpiece memoir in today's glut of oversensationalized and gaudy celebrity biographies. Reading how both father and son communicated and felt during the trials and tribulations of USMC boot camp and beyond, I felt drawn back to the experiences of my past, similar yet different. Most parents would not completely agree ... 		  
  







  
  
The Palace Tiger: A Detective Joe Sandilands Mystery7 reviews
Barbara Cleverly

Carroll & Graf, 2005

fascinating historical mystery
In 1922 Scotland Yard detective Joe Sandilands is staying with Governor Sir George Jardine in Simla, India when the Maharajah of Ranipur asks for some help. Sir George asks Joe to help, which he agrees. He will accompany hunter Edgar Troop as they join a party tracking and killing a man-eating tiger preying on the villagers. Sir George provides Joe with a rifle designed for hunting four ... 		  
  







  
  
The Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy6 reviews
Turner William, Jonn Christian

Carroll & Graf, 2006

William Turner--a hero for our time
As the leading civilian authority on the U.S. Secret Service (and President Kennedy's interaction with the agency), I was much interested in this book by William Turner, as I highly respect him and his work on the JFK case (I do have a tangential interest in the RFK case, as well). Turner does not disappoint---in fact, as with the late, lamented Phil Melanson, he puts together a great book on the ... 		  
  







  
  
Churchill: The Struggle for Survival 1945-60
Lord Moran (Sir Charles Watson)

Carroll & Graf, 2006

The second edition in the landmark reissue of the diaries of Winston Churchill's doctor, devoted friend, and confidant, Lord Moran, present a frank and intimate portrait of the Prime Minister from the tumultuous post-World War II years all the way up to his death in January 1965. In his unique position as a companion to Churchill throughout virtually his entire career as a statesman, Moran sheds new light on the controversies that precipitated ... 		  
  







  
  
Cell Phones: Invisible Hazards in the Wireless Age12 reviews
George Carlo, Martin Schram

Carroll & Graf, 2002

Can you hear me now?
Cell phones have become an integral part of American (and increasingly the world) society. They are ubiquitous in the business world and day-to-day life activities. The authors discuss in detail the risks associated with cell phones, particularly those of the digital variety. They tell the all to common tale of industry PR "spin" vs. public safety and common sense. While it may not be correct ... 		  
  







  
  
The Hunt for Sonya Dufrette4 reviews
R.T. Raichev

Carroll & Graf, 2006

R. T. Raichev delivers!
English mysteries abound, so contributing an original, distinctive addition to the genre represents quite a feat. "The Hunt for Sonya Dufrette" meets the challenge thanks to the peppy, agile writing of author Raichev and his creative approach to formulating and solving a perplexing mystery about a young girl with developmental problems who, on the day Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were ... 		  
  







  
  
The IHOP Papers6 reviews
Ali Liebegott

Carroll & Graf, 2007

Caution: Angst Ahead
Sometimes I come across a book that is unexpectedly different from my usual fare. This is one of those books. With her first book, Liebegott has delivered a truly unique story about a young woman who comes into her own. The protagonist - Frannie - is truly a tragic character. She's a recovering alcoholic who smokes like a chimney and is in love with her former philosophy teacher, Irene. Of ... 		  
  







  
  
Here's What We'll Say: Growing Up, Coming Out, and the U.S. Air Force Academy42 reviews
Reichen Lehmkuhl

Carroll & Graf, 2006

True to the spirit of that era
I lived in Colorado Springs during the late 1980s, and I had a cousin who graduated from the Academy in 1992, so I'm familiar with the culture of both the city and the Academy during the general time period that Reichen was a cadet. While he obviously had to use made-up names for his characters and create composite characters based on more than one person to protect his friends, the virulently ... 		  
  







  




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