Anna Pigeon is a Park Ranger who has been transferred from the hot Texas desert (read Track of the Cat) to the cold reaches of Lake Superior where her skills as a diver are tested by ghostly images from a sunken ship to the very real danger of a murderer.Nevada Barr does not simply tell the story, but she reveals it through details that give the reader insight into both the world of the Park Rangers and underwater spectacles that delight the imagination. As she learns about this cold world, so do we. As Anna solves the mystery, we feel the fear building because we know that she is in danger and that she didn't get into that danger by ignoring her common sense, but by following her basic intelligence to logical conclusions. Logic can sometimes take too long, which always adds to great suspense.
Indeed a truly funny look at both American history and American politics. If you are buying this book, you are expecting a laugh, and believe me, you will get it. It is good to have a relatively solid knowledge of American government so that you can appreciate this humorous take on what history books teach about in such a dry manner. But, foreknowledge is not necessary, as this book is thoroughly funny regardless of how much you know or don't know about American politics.
Stewart does a fairly good job of keeping himself balanced, bashing members of both sides of the political spectrum, and doing it rather tastefully too. He avoids the easy potshots at our nation's political leaders, and embodies intelligent humor in the attacks he does make.
I enjoyed the sassy narrative tone of this book, and was disappointed when I reached the end, knowing that it would be a while before I could find another book as funny as this.
Yet again, J.K Rowling writes a novel of immense satisfaction. I was hooked from the moment it was placed in my hands and I promise you will be too. Her attention to detail and storytelling make Harry's 6th adventure come alive. So many questions came to my mind after the final page, that I'm positive that Book 7 will be larger than the dictionary, but if it's as good as Book 6 then there won't be a problem.
One more thing-It's a good idea to read the book twice through to fully appreciate and get the most out of the story.
Fourth and last of Wolfe's brilliant novels.
This is the fourth, and last, of Wolfe's novels - which together make up a chronological account of his life, and the lives of his friends and his family, although all under pseudonyms. They were the only novels he ever wrote, and are all an utter delight to read. They can be read separately, they don't really work as a series in the proper sense of the word - but once you get hooked on Wolfe, you'll want to read them all. "You Can't go Home Again" is his best, in my opinion, and consists of several anecdotes, or short stories, which together make up a beautifully written, heart-achingly fine novel. This is the kind of stuff to make you want to run out on the street and tell people you love them. Passionately recommended. Check out the three preceeding novels, "Look Homeward, Angel", "Of Time and the River" and "The Web and the Rock".
And the Iron Mask is....?
I found this to be a detailed look at just about every theory that has been expounded about the Iron Mask. The great part was reading each new guess, agreeing with the author on the possibilities, then realizing that it couldn't possibly be that person because Noone then demolishes the theory. Highly enjoyable, and a read that hopefully will put away the tiresome "Twin Brother of Louis XIV" theory for good.
This book gave me a renewed enthusiasm for nature and an urgent need to be outdoors, I wanted to do everything he was teaching as I was reading it. I went right out and practiced his techniques as soon as possible during and after reading this book. I've never seen so much wildlife as I do now. It has made me a better outdoorsman and has given more meaning to my time spent outdoors. I can't wait to share it with my father who taught me some basics of tracking when I was a boy. This book taught me all the stuff I wished I had learned long ago, now i must make up for lost time I spent with my eyes closed to the things that connect me with the earth.
I loved this book because it presented great ideas for commodity day traders. Many of the concepts and indicators should be useful for day trading stocks as well. Anyone who thinks that this book is exclusivley for stock day traders should read the first few pages were Bernstein clearly indicates the book is about futures. His ideas are innovative, unique, and precise. His explaination of trader psychology, the discipline of day trading, and the risks are much appreciated. I hope to see a third book in this series soon!
The book "Green Eggs and Ham" was a good book. It was about a guy named Sam who didn?t want to eat any eggs or ham, no matter how hard his friend tried to get him to eat some, because they were green. It teaches a good lesson about how some things aren?t as bad as they seem. This is an important lesson for kids to learn. The age level is better for younger kids like 1st through 3rd. I think this book was a good book that even I enjoyed.
this book is fun to read to children, and it has wonderful illustrations. Very humorous. Tommy is mistaken for various items - banana, table, potato. He's purchased by customers at the grocery store, but returned each time, until finally "a beautiful lady", his piggy mother, comes to rescue him. My two sons, now 5 and 9, have loved this book for years, and we often to read it out loud together.