Diane Stanley has done what I thought was impossible: she's written a biography of Michelangelo that includes pictures of his most famous works without showing any male genitals! If that’s not a conce…
Do you have a teen who's a car buff? This book on the muscle cars of the 1960s has full color photos and basic information on these fast and flashy cars.
The book spends a little time on the danger…
Would you like a role model for your child who is smart, persevering, humble, kind and generous? Louis Braille fits the bill. This award-winning biography tells how Braille, while still a teenager, de…
Mahatma Gandhi’s life is told with vivid pictures in this brief biography. Beginning with his unremarkable youth in India, the author describes Gandhi’s life as a law student in England, his work for …
I received an advance copy of this book just in time for Mother's Day. Though I am not a mother (and frankly, have no desire to be), I am quite fortunate to still have my mother, and I know I take her…
China's turbulent past is captured excellently in the Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China. Told through the personal experiences of three generations of women this account is better than a…
If you have any interest at all in the history of noodles, then this book should fit your fancy. We American's are well acquainted with spaghetti and Ramen, but Jen takes us on a wild ride to the dist…
How the Beatles Changed the World is a detailed account of the rise and fall of the Beatles. Author Martin Sandler does an excellent job of giving the details of the Beatles, without bogging down…
I have wanted to read this book for years, and now I have finally accomplished that goal. I am happy that I didn't give up on this book. It took me a while to get a copy (I have so many books on my to…
It seems like every family is plagued by cancer of some sort. Maybe you yourself have cancer, or are a survivor. Perhaps a beloved family member passed away from this ruthless predator. Whatever your …
Eat Chocolate, Lose Weight -- Honestly, how can that title be resisted? It will probably be a best seller in no time just because of the title. In many ways, this book re-hashed a lot…
What would you do if you "woke up" and didn't know where you were? And to make matters worse, you don't know who you are, what food you like, what your name is...who you can trust. The Answer to …
