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Twilight of the Belle Epoque

by Lee Polevoi

Fascinating trivia about artists in turn-of-the-century Paris adds layers of insight to a time of growth and experimentation. The famed Belle Époque was a period of artistic and cultural flowering in Paris that began in 1900 and ended... Read More

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Red Light to Starboard

by John Senger

Day is superb at weaving together political and business conflicts pertaining to oil spills and personal stories of those who live in areas in danger of spills. Angela Day’s Red Light to Starboard: Recalling the Exxon Valdez Disaster,... Read More

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1939

by Melissa Wuske

Adams’s thoroughness and energy make this book appealing to both movie lovers and those fascinated by the inner workings of filmmaking. "1939", by Charles F. Adams, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of six films that have... Read More

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Remnants of the Gods

by Jason Henninger

Persuasive and engaging arguments support a suggestion of alien influence in our archaeological history. Even casual readers of books about aliens and UFOs will have heard the name Erich von Däniken. Since 1968’s Chariots of the Gods,... Read More

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How a Mirage Works

by Margaret Fedder

Acting as both the asker and the one giving herself answers, poet Beverly Burch imbues self-wisdom into her words through vivid detail. With her second collection of poetry, award-winning Beverly Burch offers a rich and compelling view... Read More

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House Music

by Camille-Yvette Welsch

Images of the mother and common settings are turned dreamlike in this calming poetry collection. This collection is quiet, attentive, and rhythmic. Ellen Kaufman’s poems look closely at the diurnal—laundry, vacation, gardens, a hair... Read More

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The Invention of Influence

by Sara Budzik

Uniqueness and influence converge in these rich and impressive poems. In his foreword for this impressive collection, Harold Bloom, author of The Anxiety of Influence, expresses his supreme admiration for Peter Cole. The two seem to be... Read More

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