Cursive writing is a flowing style of handwriting in which letters are connected to make writing smoother and more efficient. Its history stretches back thousands of years, long before modern English and today’s handwriting styles existed. Ancient scribes developed faster forms of […]
The Phantom: The Untold Story of the American Marine the Nazis Could Not Kill by Bob Drury & Tom Clavin is the story of Major Pierre “Pete” Ortiz, a World War II hero that makes all of Hollywood action heroes seem tame. […]
Jack Kirby (28 August, 1917-6 February, 1994) was, and still is, a legend among the comic book community Even though he’s primarily known as an artist, he was a very prolific writer and visual storyteller. Books by Jack Kirby* 1. Jacob Kurtzberg […]
Ransom by Daniel Silva is the 26th novel of his long-time series featuring Gabriel Allon. Mr. Allon has been officially retired from Israeli intelligence for some time now, but his world keeps pulling him back in. My rating for Ransom – 5Buy Ransom from Amazon.com*The Gabriel Allon […]
The Jackal: The Rise and Fall of Carlos, the World’s First Super-Terrorist by Joby Warrick is an excellent biography, following Carlos through the ages. Mr. Warrick is a national security report, and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author. My rating for The […]
Emilio Salgari (21 August 1962-25 April, 1911) was an Italian author of swashbuckling adventures, who led a fascinating, yet tragic life. Books by Emilio Salgari* 1.Emilio Salgari was born in Verona, Italy to a family who made a modest living by being […]
A Few Bad Men: The True Story of US Marines Ambushed in Afghanistan and Betrayed in America by Fred Galvin is a personal account of the injustice he suffered by both the military system and the military justice system. Fred Galvin is […]
Fixer Chao by Han Ong is a literary satire about a man who pretends to be a Feng Shui master to the NYC elites. Mr. Ong is a novelist, playwright born in the Philippines and moved to the US as a teenager. […]
Walk into almost any bookshop today, and you pass merchandise before you reach the fiction. Shirts on a rack near the window. Tote bags hanging behind the counter. Pins and patches in a tray by the till. It is easy to read […]
Bryce Courtenay (14 August, 1933 – 22 November, 2012) was one of Australia’s bestselling novelist known for his sweeping historical sagas. Books by Bryce Courtenay* 1. Arthur Bryce Courtenay was born in Lebombo Mountains of South Africa. His father, Arthur Ryder was […]
