Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Bookworm

Fiction
The Breath of God by Harry Turtledove: The Rulers, a powerful group who ride mammoths to war and use strong magical powers, pose a threat to Count Hamnet Thyssen of the Raumsdalian Empire, a master warrior who rallies his magicians, soldiers, and shamans against their enemy only to be defeated before they are forced to escape over a giant glacier.

The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet by Colleen McCullough: Mary Bennet, relegated to the role of caretaker after her sisters marry and set up their own households, is freed with the unexpected death of her mother, and having matured into a beauty over the years, declares her independence and sets out to make her mark on the world.

Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich: Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum joins forces with Diesel, a fellow hunter to track down Wulf Grimoire, a wanderer and murderer with no remorse and the ability to hide in any conditions, and as the pair tracks the elusive criminal, they find themselves plagued by spooky occurrences and the legendary Jersey Devil.

Mounting Fears by Stuart Woods: Incumbent U.S. president William Jefferson Lee struggles to be reelected as he deals with a scandal involving his vice president and a love triangle, the disappearance of a nuclear warhead which may be in the hands of terrorists, and a charismatic candidate who is closing in on him in the polls.

The Fire Gospel by Michael Faber: Aramaic scholar Theo Grieppenkerl discovers nine preserved parchment scrolls. After smuggling the documents home, he discerns that he has discovered a 2,000-year-old gospel composed by an associate of Jesus named Malchus that throws into doubt the New Testament's narrative of Jesus' last days and final words.

Kiss by Ted Dekker: After a car accident puts Shauna McAllister in a coma and wipes out six months of her memory, she returns to her childhood home to recover, but her arrival is fraught with confusion.

The Temptation of the Night Jasmine by Lauren Willig: Robert, Duke of Dovedale, returns to England to avenge the murder of his mentor with plans to infiltrate the secretive Hellfire Club


Nonfiction
Glory Days: the untold story of the men who flew the B-66 Destroyer into the face of fear by Wolfgang Samuel: Tells the story of an airplane and its brave flyers who valiantly served our nation in time of war. It was intended to be an interim medium jet bomber during the panic days of the Korean War, but became the ultimate medium bomber.

Immigration and the American Dream by Margaret Orchowski: The author explains the big issues behind the emotions, challenges the myths and partisan labeling, objectively reports on the politics behind Congressional immigration reform initiatives, and forewarns the readers about the possible future efforts.

Illustrated Green Guide: Hundreds of pieces of sound information and practical advice that you will find. Helpful in making many decisions for your health and the planet by making environmentally friendly choices.

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