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The essential writings of Machi - Niccolo Machiavelli; Peter Cons
FromThe synonym for political cynicism, Niccolo Machiavelli wrote much more than The Prince, for which he is (in)famous. It leads off this anthology, which both spans his range of.... -
The clan of the cave bear_ a no - Jean M. Auel
Amazon.com ReviewWhen her parents are killed by an earthquake, 5-year-old Ayla wanders through the forest completely alone. Cold, hungry, and badly injured by a cave lion, the litt... -
The chairman_ a novel - Stephen W. Frey
From Publishers WeeklyDiminished by dull prose, but distinguished by colorful, well-drawn characters and an arresting, labyrinthine plot, this 10th novel by Frey (after Silent Part... -
The botany of desire_ a plant's - Michael Pollan
SUMMARY: Every schoolchild learns about the mutually beneficial dance of honeybees and flowers: The bee collects nectar and pollen to make honey and, in the process, spreads the fl... -
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & - Paula Guran; Kelley Armstrong;
From BooklistAnthologist and editor Guran has collected 39 thrilling and frightening horror stories published in 2009. While some of the authors will be familiar to readers outside... -
The Woman in White - Wilkie Collins; John Sutherland
SUMMARY: The Woman in White (1859-60) is the first and greatest "Sensation Novel." Walter Hartright's mysterious midnight encounter with the woman in white draws him into a vortex ... -
The Witch of Blackbird Pond - Elizabeth George Speare
Amazon.com ReviewForced to leave her sunny Caribbean home for the bleak Connecticut Colony, Kit Tyler is filled with trepidation. As they sail up the river to Kit's new home, the t... -
The Wine-Dark Sea - Patrick O'Brian
SUMMARY: At the outset of this adventure filled with disaster and delight, Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin pursue a heavy American privateer through the Great South Sea. The strang... -
The Waters of Eternity - Howard Andrew Jones
Dabir and Asim return! From acclaimed historical fantasy writer Howard Andrew Jones comes this collection of the short adventures that launched his career. Venture into the time... -
The Voice of Reason_ Essays in - Ayn Rand; Leonard Peikoff; Pete
SUMMARY: Here is the final collection of articles and speeches by the bestselling and world-renowned novelist, essayist, and philosopher.