Eliza's Daughter
Cavedweller
The Blood-Dimmed Tide
Day of Atonement
River of Darkness
The Five People You Meet In Heaven
Behind a Mask
Outliers : the Story of Success
Kirkus Reviews: There is a logic behind why some people become successful, and it has more to do with legacy and opportunity than high IQ. In his latest book, New Yorker contributor Gladwell (Blink, 2005, etc.) casts his inquisitive eye on those who have risen meteorically to the top of their fields, analyzing developmental patterns […]
True Crime : an American Anthology
Library Journal: Schechter (American literature, Queens Coll., CUNY; The Devil's Gentleman: Privilege, Poison, and the Trial That Ushered in the Twentieth Century ) has put together a sweeping anthology covering the history of crime in America and showcasing some of the best American crime writing. Arranged by publication date, the selections are mostly magazine-length retellings […]
Washington At Valley Forge
From the Publisher: Newbery Award-winning author Russell Freedman offers a powerful account of the survival of American soldiers while camped at Valley Forge during a crucial period in the American Revolution. Maps, time line, index, source notes, and bibliography are included. George Washington's army almost perished during the winter of 1777-78. Camped at Valley Forge, […]