Tells of the events which lead to Patton successfully turning around a losing battle, and becoming the face of the US Army in the African campagn
A fine book & a great choice of authors. I never realized the contribution of most of these authors to the world, as well as the significance of their stories
The research the author did shine, and I’ve learned several things about Latvia, the region, the way Latvian Jews viewed the Soviets, and a bit of history
Alex Ferguson is one of the most successful managers in the history of soccer. He led Manchester United to multiple titles, British and European
The stories are bleak and very reminiscent of the stories taking place in Communist Russia – snow, poverty, alcoholism, dead-end jobs,
I enjoyed reading about life in Jordan, the country always fascinated me with its culture and history. From legends about Petra, stories of King Hussain
Rabbi Adam is awaiting a family wedding, when Lilith, an ancient evil, adducts his children. Rabbi Adam must create a golem and find his way to the underworld.
Mayor Speranza has a problem; his village of Prometto, Italy (pop. 212) must come up with 70,000 euros. Otherwise, the water pipes will not be fixed
This is a book which is meant for discussion and dissection. There’s a lot of discovery, both on the road and in the characters’ growth throughout the story.
I the magical realism, an explanation of Chinese calligraphy. A fascinating read into what makes up the calligraphy symbols, and how Daiyu interprets them
