Archive for June, 2011

June 29, 2011

With Fire And Sword: The Battle of Bunker Hill and the Beginning of the American Revolution by James L. Nelson

Historian Nelson presents this well-researched and entertaining work that details the events leading to and the importance of the Battle of Bunker Hill.

June 29, 2011

A Glorious Army: Robert E. Lee’s Triumph, 1862-1863 by Jeffry D. Wert

Wert researches the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, their military achievements and how Lee was the primary force behind their early success.

June 29, 2011

Every Day By The Sun: A Memoir of the Faulkners of Mississippi by Dean Faulkner Wells

Readers are not only enjoying stories of the wonderfully colorful family that gave birth to the Nobel Prize winner, William Faulkner, but also the glimpses of social change in Mississippi.

June 29, 2011

Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow

Tebow, Heisman Trophy winner and Bronco quarterback, shares the inspirational story of his faith and of life growing up as the son of Christian missionaries.

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June 29, 2011

The Dressmaker Of Khair Khana: Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Kamila Sidiqi earned a teaching degree before the Taliban took control in Afghanistan; afterward, she was forbidden to work outside her home. To keep her family from starvation, Kamila began a dressmaking business and risked her life selling her goods.

June 29, 2011

Unsinkable: How to Bounce Back Quickly When Life Knocks You Down by Sonia Ricotti

Best-selling author and popular motivational speaker Ricotti offers strategies and exercises designed for a quick recuperation after a painful or devastating life experience.

June 29, 2011

Eva’s Kitchen: Cooking with Love for Family and Friends by Eva Longoria

Growing up on a Texas ranch, Desperate Housewives’ Eva Longoria was raised on cooking featuring fresh, local ingredients. She continues the tradition and shares her favorite recipes along with entertaining stories of her family and home.

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June 29, 2011

Truly Mexican: Essential Recipes and Techniques for Authentic Mexican Cooking by Roberto Santibañez

This cookbook emphasizes Mexican sauces and cooking techniques plus includes
helpful information on ingredients popular in Mexican cuisine.

June 29, 2011

Demonic: How the Liberal Mob is Endangering America by Ann Coulter

The controversial Coulter refers to psychologist Gustave Le Bon’s studies on mob mentality and compares them with the modern-day liberal mindset. Coulter researches historical events such as the French Revolution to offer explanations and examples of behavior she claims is a product of liberal thought.

June 29, 2011

Hitman: The Untold Story of Johnny Martorano: Whitey Bulger’s Enforcer and the Most Feared Gangster in the Underworld by Howie Carr

Crime reporter Carr offers this fascinating insight into Boston mobs and corruption within law enforcement by focusing on the life and crimes of the notorious assassin Martorano.

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