Monthly Archives: April 2009
The Venetian Judgement by Daivd Stone
Fans of Stone and Dalton will enjoy the latest adventure with its typical blend of action, intrigue, violence, and tongue-in-cheek type gallows humor. The plot is a bit convoluted, but it is an entertaining read and there is a thread of political commentary running throughout for those who understand the debates involved. Continue reading
In the Mail
–> The Power of Premonitions: How Knowing the Future Can Shape Our Lives by Larry Dossey Description The doctor-and bestselling author-who first demonstrated the healing effects of prayer now offers an unprecedented look at the science of premonitions. When Larry … Continue reading
Secret Son by Laila Lalami
I have a basic policy of trying to read books written by bloggers with whom I have interacted. I don’t really know these people, and perhaps it is a form of wanting a connection with the famous (used loosely), but … Continue reading
British Forts in the Age of Arthur by Angus Konstam
Forts in the Age of Arthur by Angus Konstam is a wonderful book of 61 pages. The book chronicles the various forts that the Post-Roman Britons inhabited during their long struggle to defeat the Angles, Jutes, and Saxons. Although some … Continue reading
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Wolves From The Sea by Richard Bodley Scott
Wolves from the Sea by Richard Bodley Scott is the eighth book from Osprey Publishing‘s “Field of Glory” series. This series pertains to a historical miniatures tabletop wargaming system. Osprey proclaims that this is the first “high-quality games system aimed … Continue reading