Monthly Archives: January 2010

In the Mail: When Turtles Fly

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry

When Turtles Fly: Secrets of Successful People Who Know How To Stick Their Necks Out by Nikki Stone Description Did you know you have better odds at winning the lottery than an Olympic medal? To bring home one of those … Continue reading →

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The Marne, 1914: The Opening of World War I and the Battle That Changed the World by Holger Herwig

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Jeff Grim

Most people’s knowledge of World War I centers around trench warfare – where waves of men climbed out of trenches and were mowed down by machine guns and massed artillery. This was certainly the case for a majority of the … Continue reading →

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Dug Down Deep by Joshua Harris

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry

Dug Down Deep – Unearthing What I Believe and Why It Matters by Joshua Harris is part of the WaterBrook Multnomah Blogging for Books program. I wanted to read it because I am inerested in theology and “orthodoxy” and I … Continue reading →

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In the Mail: The Spartacus War

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry

The Spartacus War by Barry Strauss Publishers Weekly No one presents the military history of the ancient world with greater insight and panache than Strauss (The Trojan War). His latest work tells the story of a slave from the Balkans, … Continue reading →

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31 Hours by Masha Hamilton

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry

I was practically bullied into reading 31 Hours. So many people on Twitter were gushing about it and the folks at Unbridled Books were obviously excited about it. When I was able to get an ARC at Net Galley I … Continue reading →

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