One of the most accurate histories of a country and its people I have ever read.
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Book Review: The Encyclopedia of Punk by Brian Cogan (With Foreword by Penelope Spheeris)
Until something better comes along, this is the definitive reference guide on punk-rock.
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A fantastic read/look for fans of the filmmaking process.
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A haunting beauty that is thought-provoking and that resonates with emotional honesty.
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Even more than the story of species conservation, this is a cautionary tale for all efforts of conservation.
Read More »Book Review: Red Sox Rule – Terry Francona And Boston’s Rise To Dominance by Michael Holley
An in-depth, enlightening and unforgettable look at the man, and manager.
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A fun walk down memory lane likely to be familiar to many Gen-Xers, that is also at times too smart for its own good.
Read More »Book Review: Commander of the Faithful – The Life and Times of Emir Abd el-Kader by John W. Kiser
The biography of a 19th century Islamic jihadist reveals why he was praised as one of the "few great men" of his century.
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It will never bore you and will continually surprise you, which on its own makes it worth reading.
Read More »Book Review: Brisingr (Book Three Of The Inheritance Cycle) By Christopher Paolini
If you weren't emotionally involved with the story before, there's no way you can avoid it now.
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