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Game of Shadows
by Fainaru-Wada, Mark and Williams, Lance
Bonds, BALCO, and Steroids Barry Bonds attempted a lawsuit to prevent this book from reaching the bookshelves. Once you read this, you'll understand why! |
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The Identity Code: The Eight Essential Questions for Finding Your Purpose and Place in the World
by Ackerman, Larry
Who Are You, Really? In a society such as ours that prizes individualism and unlimited opportunity, Ackerman's book may be a tough sell, but if you stick with it, he does make some good sense, and he breaks things down into a series of simple yet profound questions |
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Hippo Eats Dwarf: A Field Guide to Hoaxes and Other B.S.
by Boese, Alex
A Guided Tour Through the Mine Field of Modern Fakery The title comes from a story that spread around the world about a circus dwarf who bounced off a trampoline right into the mouth of a hippo that was also part of the show. |
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Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen
by Lappe, Anna and Terry, Bryant
Getcha Grub On: America's Wake-Up Call The ever-expanding girtth of America is no laughing matter. Finally, it's becoming hip to be healthy, and Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen offers resources that make the transition easy and delicious. |
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The Secrets of Judas: The Story of the Misunderstood Disciple and His Lost Gospel
by Robinson, James M.
Did The Bible's Most Hated Man Get a Bum Rap? An informative “behind the scenes” look at how Gospel of Judas made it from discovery to its long overdue revelation in the media. |
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Jesus Papers, The: Exposing the Greatest Cover-Up in History
by Baigent, Michael
More From the Man Who Started It All Jesus very well may have survived the crucifixion, and his divinity was basically a creation of those who came after him who were eager to suppress the truth. |
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Gospel of Judas, The
by Kasser, Rodolphe; Meyer, Marvin; Wurst, Gregor
Redemption for Judas Iscariot Translated from the original Coptic on crumbling papyrus, this ranks as the most important archaelogical discovery of the past half century! |
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Burying the Black Sox
by Carney, Gene
Covering the 1919 World Series Fix Are you a total baseball geek that wants to know EVERYTHING there is to know about the Black Sox? You'll love Gene Carney's dry, academic tome then. |
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Book of Trouble, The: A Love Story
by Marlowe, Ann
Star Crossed in Love, or Do We Cross Ourselves? Don't let the subtitle fool you: this is much more than a love story, although that may be its initial raison d'etre. It may be about a specific couple in a specific time and cultural context, but the basic emotions it touches upon are universal. |
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Mexican Days: Journeys Into the Heart of Mexico
by Cohan, Tony
Get to Know Your Neighbor Mexico has been in the news a lot lately thanks to the protests against stricter measures against illegal immigration, once again highlighting the political and economic woes that have beset this fascinating and colorful country for so many years. Despite the stereotypes of Mexico as a land of poverty, violence, and “gringo” haters, many Americans have fallen under its spell. |
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