From Publishers Weekly

If you don?t remember the real name of Calamity Jane or which president was the first Dark Horse, this handy reference by lexicographer Delahunty will set you straight. As the author points out in his concise and serious introduction, nicknames (from the Middle English an eke, or additional, name), can be punny (the Prince of Wails) or rhyming (Stormin? Norman) or refer to a physical characteristic (the Great Profile), among other defining characteristics (more…)

Review

A compelling weave of chilling plot lines…Highly suspenseful. — New York Daily NewsA superb achievement. Walters is one of the best at suspense. — St. Petersburg TimesA tightly-plotted, character-rich thriller. — Entertainment WeeklyDynamic…the tension is fierce. — The New York Times Book Review

Review

Dynamic…the tension is fierce. (The New York Times Book Review) A superb achievement. Walters is one of the best at suspense. (St. Petersburg (more…)

From Publishers Weekly

Ever since she won an Edgar back in 1993, Walters has continually worked outside the standard boundaries of crime drama. Psychological suspense may be the best tagline for her novels, but it still doesn’t quite catch her tenor. Her heroes, for example, are anything but moody, disagreeable. Her dialogue wanders and stews and then jabs like a bayonet. Her plots often evolve out of sequence. She simply won’t walk the line and she’s confoundingly good at taking (more…)

From The Washington Post

From The Washington Post’s Book World/washingtonpost.com Reviewed by Glenn Frankel When in 1969 three eminent intellectuals were asked to name the “Man of the Decade,” broadcaster Alistair Cooke chose John F. Kennedy and novelist Mary McCarthy chose Ho Chi Minh, but anthropologist Desmond Morris opted for John Lennon. It seemed an eccentric choice at the time, but Lennon’s stature as a cultural icon has only soared, especially since his murder by a (more…)

This travel guide features the best ways to enjoy Cuba’s music, food and activities, as well as providing adetailed section on getting to Cuba and accomodations from budget to high-end.

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Review

“This is a fascinating examination of the boundaries between science, religion, and magic.”

“This is a fascinating and important study of popular science in America after the mid-nineteenth century, filled with memorable characters and the amazing demonstrations of their wonders.”?James B. Gilbert, author of Redeeming Culture: American Religion in an Age of Science “A timely and illuminating exploration of American science and pseudo-science as embodied (more…)

Amazon.com Review

Congratulations, you’re expecting a baby! What you may not be expecting is all of the requisite gear you “need” to look after your dear bundle. Fear not. Denise and Alan Fields, authors of Bridal Bargains, are here to tell you what’s super and what’s silly, and how to find it at the best price. You’ll learn all about how (and where) to shop for a crib and dresser (including how to get European styling at reasonable prices), what you need in bedding and wh (more…)

From Publishers Weekly

For first-time moms without time or inclination to dally in stores comparing various items for their babies, Maclean and Schultz have compiled a handy baby-gadget buying encyclopedia. The authors, founders of BabyGizmo.com, which tests baby products, have buil[t] stroller obstacle courses, weight[ed] products, throw[n] food at them, and run through parking lots with them. The authors’ most reliable expertise is that they have young kids and know from experi (more…)

Join me in the quest and discover the many adventures of finding Kiddy and then meet her for yourself. You will no doubt make an association with one of the characters and form our own bond the same as I did. Follow me through a lifetime adventure as you join in the trials and tribulations of the matriarch, of the Hluzek Valley Ranch in the small town of House Springs Missouri, who they call Kiddy. She still maintains the aura of elegance. That is, in spite of her callused hands (more…)