Monthly Archives: September 2011
A Little Short of Boats by James A. Morgan III
This book is an excellent short, concise history of the Battle of Ball’s Bluff. Continue reading
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Tagged American Civil War, Battle of Balls Bluff, History, military history, non-fiction
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Tonoharu: Part One by Lars Martinson
The incredible challenge of going to a foreign country and trying meet new people, start a new job and establish some sort of routine or life is communicated through the interactions and the surroundings. Continue reading
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Tagged English as a foreign or second language, Fiction, Graphic novel, Japan, Lars Martinson
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Is James Madison an under-appreciated founding father?
Richard Brookhiser discusses his new biography of James Madison, Madison’s battle with Hamilton, his break with Washington, and the last years of his life. Continue reading
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Tagged biography, History, James Madison, non-fiction, Pejman Yousefzadeh, podcasts, Richard Brookhiser
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No Place Like Holmes by Jason Lethcoe
A creative and well done young adult mystery adventure with a subtle spiritual element. Continue reading
Quick Take: The Didache & The Teaching of the Twelve
One of the coping mechanisms of the book addict with moderate to low income is cheap or free books. This allows you to scratch the “must buy books” itch without going broke. Sometimes this leads only to an ever burgeoning … Continue reading