We like visiting historic places and we know that many times context is everything. An artifact, a building, or even something that might seem insignificant get a whole new meaning when viewed in the right light. ...

Knut Hamsun (4 August, 1859 – 19 February, 1952) was a Norwegian author and a Noble prize winner. Books by Knut Hamsun* 1) Born as Knud Pedersen to a poor family, the author grew up on his uncle’s farm. 2) When he was nine years old, the boy was separated from his family and went to live with his uncle, Hans Olsen, and helped him run a post office. 3) According to Mr. Hamsun, his uncle did not treat him...

This is a riveting, easy to read book. Mr. Henderson wrote a wonderful and important book, packed with history and stories which pack an emotional punch. ...

GIVEAWAY: Look past the legends and learn about the REAL ninjas of feudal Japan with this entertaining, illustrated ninjutsu guide....

Beatrix Potter (28 July, 1866 – 22 December, 1943) was a British writer and scientist who is known for her children’s books featuring animals. Beatrix Potter, 2012, Olivia Waste – Image from Art Now and Then Books by Beatrix Potter* 1) Born in South Kensington, London to a wealthy family, young Ms. Potter lived a very comfortable early life. 2) Ms. Potter was very interested in nature, she was a curious ...

The author is giving away 3 paperback copies of Interpretation – please fill out the Rafflecopter form below Carl Winston awakens to find his son, Liam, screaming with fear. Trying to understand why, Carl tries to soothe him. Neighbors gather in front of Carl’s apartment to help – until they see him. The crowd cowers back, afraid of this monster. Carl runs. His life of luxury is ripped away. Forced beyond the city limits, Carl...

On Friday January 20th, 2017 the craziest thing happened. Dystopian novels became popular again. North Americans suddenly couldn’t get enough of Nineteen Eighty-Four and Brave New World. Random House and its subsidiary, Harvill Secker threw a party. I can only imagine that it was a depressing, dystopian-themed party. These novels, written decades ago, were back on the top of the best-seller lists. While I’d like to think...

Ernest Hemingway (21 July, 1899 – 2 July, 1961) needs no introduction… From the Collection of the United States Postal Service Books by Ernest Hemingway* 1) Born in Oak Park, IL, Mr. Hemingway worked a bit for the Kansas City Star for a few months after he finished high-school before enlisting in the military for World War I. This was in response to a Red Cross recruitment effort. 2) The author served as an ambulance driver on the I...

Mr. Coulson balances the book with stories from his past, his career in the FBI and the development of the HRT (a part I found absolutely captivating)....

This book is a bit different than the others I read, instead of the pictures and text telling the same storyline together, this time the text and pictures follow two different stories, in two different timelines, until they eventually meet. ...