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Book Excerpt: Read from Gumede and Dikeni’s The Poverty of Ideas
Jacana —
Authority: 126
William Gumede and Leslie Dikeni caused quite a stir with the publication of their The Poverty of Ideas: South African Democracy and the Retreat of the Intellectuals . Some have received the book as a timely critique of our democracy whereas other have questioned its main thrusts. Here is an excerpt for those keen ...1 day ago -
Marié Heese on The Double Crown (Plus: Book Excerpt)
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Authority: 423
Marié Heese presents the conceptualization of her most recent published work, The Double Crown , which functions as a kind of self-interview. She begins with why she chose to write about ancient Egypt and moves to discuss her main character Hatshepsut and the use of language: 1. I am often asked what made me ...2 days ago -
A Century of Great Gadget Design: Phaidons Design Classics [Design]
Gizmodo —
Authority: 881
Phaidon, publisher of the best-looking books on the planet, just released Pioneers, Mass Production , and New Technologies , three volumes each containing 333 of the most impressively designed objects of the last century. Here are 12 gadgets that made the cut. The books move loosely through the 20th ...1 week ago -
* Now hear these: new baseball titles from Audible.com
Ron Kaplan's Baseball Bookshelf —
Authority: 131
Including: ◊ Game Six: Cincinnati, Boston, and the 1975 World Series: The Triumph of America’s Pastime , by Mark Frost. Unabridged (13:56), narrated by Andrew Garman. Hear a sample: ◊ Sixty Feet, Six Inches: A Hall of Fame Pitcher and a Hall of Fame Hitter Talk about How the Game Is Played , by ...1 week ago -
GUEST POST & GIVEAWAY: with Tina Donahue | Doms, Alphas, and Hunks – oh my!
Alternative-Read.com —
Authority: 432
Good morning! I would like to welcome our guest author, Tina Donahue, to AR. Tina has very kindly offered a giveaway prize. One commenter will win a paperback copy of her previous Kensington title, Close to Perfect. Open to UK/International - closes Tuesday 5th January 2010. To enter - please ...1 week ago -
100 Years of Failure: 10 Technologies We Were Promised But Never Got [Retromodo]
Gizmodo —
Authority: 881
In Your Flying Car Awaits, author Paul Milo discusses "robot butlers, lunar vacations and other dead-wrong predictions of the 20th Century." Here are 10 calamitous tech failures. Even the ones that...2 weeks ago -
Excerpt from "The Hanukkah Time Capsule"
A novelist speaks on books, the universe and everything... —
Authority: 114
While were waiting, here is an excerpt from "The Hanukkah Time Capsule" by Yvonne Walus, about to be published by Echelon Press: “Get on with it,” snarled the Anti-Knowledge Warden. “Open the damned time capsule! Let’s see what precious information your Grandmother has left for you to abuse.” ...2 weeks ago -
How to Build a Pencil Crossbow [Books]
Gizmodo —
Authority: 881
Take your spitball firepower to the next level with this guide for constructing a No. 2 Pencil Crossbow, one of many undersized armaments in John Austins must-read new book Mini Weapons of Mass...2 weeks ago -
A Dark Horizon by Janine Dube
StoryTime —
Authority: 112
On Monday morning Rachel called for a board meeting and informed everyone that she had managed to acquire a goodwill loan. She did not disclose the source but she knew that they guessed it was from Noel. Geoffrey had insisted on knowing the source but Rachel had emphasized on the source’s insistence on anonymity. ...2 weeks ago -
WIND OF THE SPIRIT by J.M. Hochstetler
Between the Covers —
Authority: 406
Title : Wind of the Spirit (The American Patriot Series, Book 3) Author : J.M. Hochstetler Publisher : Sheaf House Publishers Genre : Historical fiction/romance PURCHASE HERE Elizabeth Howard’s assignment to gain crucial intelligence for General Washington leads her into the very maw of war at the ...2 weeks ago -
Rain Dance by Joy DeKok
The Plot —
Authority: 411
Jonica is infertile. Stacie chooses an abortion. One is prolife the other prochoice. Both are suddenly alone in misunderstanding, facing hypocrisies in their belief systems, and grieving – one the death of a dream and the other the death of her child. As their hearts break where in the world will they find ...3 weeks ago -
HAKIM AND TERRANCE SHADOW MYSTERY by Bernadine Feagins
Between the Covers —
Authority: 406
Title : Hakim and Terrance Shadow Mystery Author : Bernadine Feagins Publisher : Lulu Genre : Children’s PURCHASE HERE Hakim and Terrance Shadow Mystery is a wonderful story about a lost dog. Two best friends go on an adventure to bring Shadow home. Along the way you will meet nice neighbors, ...3 weeks ago -
Book Excerpt: Introduction from Decoding The Lost Symbol
The Cuckleburr Times —
Authority: 123
By Simon Cox, Author of Decoding The Lost Symbol: The Unauthorized Expert Guide to the Facts Behind the Fiction. Introduction It was April 2009, and I was just arriving at the London Book Fair at the Earls Court Exhibition Halls. I was intending on catching up with friends, my UK publisher, and having a general ...3 weeks ago -
Excerpt from Civil War romance anthology story
Susan Macatee Romance Writer —
Authority: 116
Leave a comment on this post or any other this week and youll be entered in the drawing for the box of romance books. Scroll down for details. TwoLips Reviews gave the anthology Northern Roses and Southern Belles 41/2 lips! About my story, Angel of My Dreams, "Ms. Macatees tale was a bittersweet morsel of a dream ...3 weeks ago -
HEARTS OF COURAGE by John M. Tippets
Between the Covers —
Authority: 406
Title : Hearts of Courage Author : John M. Tippets Publisher : with Publication Consultants Genre : Alaska Aviation History PURCHASE HERE On January 5, 1943, an airplane with six onboard goes missing in remote Southeast Alaska with the pilot’s only radio message of “one engine has conked out, expect ...3 weeks ago -
Erins Rebel excerpt
Susan Macatee Romance Writer —
Authority: 116
Ill be posting an excerpt a day from all my new releases, starting with my time travel romance, Erins Rebel. All comments this week will be entered in the box of books giveaway. Scroll down for details. Night Owl Romance reviewer Melinda says, "Susan Macatee did a great job in showing the full details about the ...3 weeks ago -
Crazy Secret CIA Manual Shows Magic Tricks Used By Spies [Top Secret]
Gizmodo —
Authority: 881
During the Cold War, the CIA hired a master magician to teach them deceptive maneuvers. Here are a handful of tricks, recovered from a super secret manual the government thought it had destroyed over 30 years ago. Our spooky spy friends Bob Wallace and Keith Melton—the guys behind the amazing spy-gadget bible ...3 weeks ago -
Secret CIA Manual Shows Magic Tricks Used By Spies [Top Secret]
Gizmodo —
Authority: 881
During the Cold War, the CIA hired a master magician to teach them deceptive maneuvers. Here are a handful of tricks, recovered from a super secret manual the government thought it had destroyed over 30 years ago. Our spooky spy friends Bob Wallace and Keith Melton—the guys behind the amazing spy-gadget bible ...3 weeks ago -
Crazy Secret CIA Manual Shows Magic Tricks Used By Spies [Top Secret]
F-Default —
Authority: 462
During the Cold War, the CIA hired a master magician to teach them deceptive maneuvers. Here are a handful of tricks, recovered from a super secret manual the government thought it had destroyed over 30 years ago. More here: Crazy Secret CIA Manual Shows Magic Tricks Used By Spies [Top Secret]3 weeks ago -
The Craziest Official Star Wars Stuff [Star Wars]
Gizmodo —
Authority: 881
Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles is one of the best Star Wars coffee-table books in recent memory. It catalogs authorized Star Wars merchandise from around the globe. Some youve seen (and maybe owned), some will just blow your mind. Written and compiled by Stephen J. Sansweet—who, as head of fan relations for ...4 weeks ago
