There has long been speculation that on December 21, 2012, the world as we know it will end. Some predict that we’ll be wiped out by a natural disaster like a giant tidal wave, an Earth-wide earthquake or a tremendous volcanic eruption. Others believe that on that day in December, the Earth will collide with [...]
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Aviation Day is a time to think about two famous pilots of World War I. Richthofen: Beyond the Legend of the Red Baron tells about the archetype of the enemy ace: efficient, cunning, and seemingly invulnerable. Terror of the Autumn Skies is about Frank Luke, who destroyed fourteen heavily-defended German balloons and four airplanes in [...]
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The Old West was populated by all kinds of notorious characters. They make for a fascinating afternoon’s reading. Here is a sampling: ”Deadwood : The Best Writings on the Most Notorious Town in the West,” edited by T.D. Griffith “Pistol Packin’ Madams : True Stories of Notorious Women of the Old West,” by Chris Enss [...]
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Are you fascinated with the lore of America’s western frontier? We have some beautifully illustrated volumes on this topic. “Painters and the American West : The Anschutz Collection,” by Joan Troccoli “Independent Spirits : Women Painters of the American West, 1890-1945,” edited by Patricia Trenton “Yosemite : Art of an American Icon,” edited by [...]
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August 6th is the anniversary of the Enola Gay dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Enola Gay: the Bombing of Hiroshima , by Gordon Thomas retraces the steps that led the world into the atomic age; the 1st aerial drop of a uranium bomb wiped out most of a city but did not stop the [...]
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August has been proclaimed “Happiness Happens Month” by The Secret Society of Happy People. We have lots of enlightening books to help you get started on the road to increasing your happiness quotient. “The Search for Fulfillment : Revolutionary New Research that Reveals the Secret to Long-Term Happiness,” by Susan Krauss Whitbourne “The Art [...]
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Is there a log cabin in your future? If not, you can still daydream. We have some beautifully illustrated books that can help you visit from your armchair. “The New Montana Cabin : Contemporary Approaches to the Traditional Western Retreat ,” by Seabring Davis “Rustic Buildings & Barns in Watercolour,” by Terry Harrison “Log Home [...]
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