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Labyrinths - Jorge Luis Borges
Although his work has been restricted to the short story, the essay, and poetry, Jorge Luis Borges of Argentina is recognized all over the world as one of the most original and sig... -
Knockemstiff - Donald Ray Pollock
EDITORIAL REVIEW: In this unforgettable work of fiction, Donald Ray Pollock peers into the soul of a tough Midwestern American town to reveal the sad, stunted but resilient lives o... -
Knock Down - Dick Francis
Product DescriptionFor a generous commission, ex-prizewinning jockey Jonah Dereham reluctantly agrees to bid on a young steeplechaser on behalf of a wealthy American woman. But his... -
Kaleidoscope - Danielle Steel
Amazon.com ReviewThe World War II love affair between lovely Frenchwoman Solange Bertrand and American GI-turned-actor Sam Walker burned too brightly and ended in tragedy, leaving ... -
Julia Child - Laura Shapiro
A biography of Julia Child from the award-winning author of Perfection SaladOne of the most beloved figures in 20th century American culture was Julia Child, the bouyant "French Ch... -
Johnny Got His Gun - Dalton Trumbo
SUMMARY:It was the war to end all wars, the global struggle that would finally make the world safe for democracy at any cost. But one American soldier has paid a price beyon... -
John Barry_ An American Hero in - Tim McGrath
From Publishers WeeklyThis book establishes McGrath, an executive who has written for Naval History magazine, as an accomplished naval historian. Combining sophisticated use of so.... -
Jesse James_ Last Rebel of the - T. J. Stiles
Amazon.com ReviewProbably no American outlaw has attracted more attention--much of it flattering--than Jesse James. This revisionist biography by T.J. Stiles delves into the exciti... -
Isaac's Storm - Erik Larson
On September 8, 1900, a massive hurricane slammed into Galveston, Texas. A tidal surge of some four feet in as many seconds inundated the city, while the wind destroyed thousands o... -
Indecent Exposure - Tom Sharpe
Tom Sharpe's second South African novel and a brilliant follow- up to Riotous Assembly Once again the setting is Piemburgem, the deceptively peaceful- looking capital of Zululand, ...