“This land is far too good for the likes of these worms! Let us bring upon them the rage they wrought!” Now that would have been a great opening line for Harrington Martin’s Of War and Consequence: The Consortium Chain.... Read More

One standard definition of “epic” is “surpassing the usual or ordinary, especially in scope or size.” It is unfortunate that Raymond Learsy is not exaggerating when he uses the term in the title of his new book, Oil and Finance... Read More

"The Slimnastics Workout" is an exercise guide that packs a wealth of instruction, motivation, and coaching into a mere 128 pages. Author Nicole Glor is a yoga teacher, fitness boot-camp instructor, and former cheerleader. She is also an... Read More

Evensong, in the liturgical tradition, is a set of prayers, Bible readings, and responses. It is often completely set to music and takes place in the late afternoon or early evening. "Evensong", the book by Brooks Firestone, is about... Read More

“Like night follows day, misery follows greed,” laments Anwar Elgonemy in his comprehensive and very well-presented tome on the causes, calamities, and possible cures for the current economic crisis. Drawing on his twenty-five years... Read More

When IT management is examined through the lenses of technology, business, and art, great things can be produced. So claim Stephen Wiggins and Kenneth Abernethy in Picasso on a Schedule: The Art and Science of Managing IT. "Picasso on a... Read More

Though he chooses to remain anonymous, credited as simply “An Indian,” the author of "India Was One" has obviously drawn much from his personal experience to flavor his novel. By the time they reach its conclusion, many readers will... Read More

Murder in a small Southern town causes serious questioning among the coffee sippers on benches and folding chairs outside of Lucy’s Large Lunch restaurant. As they watch life go by, the town’s oldsters and its police chief, Chuck... Read More