books about: histories     books:       James Cameron's Titanic314 reviews James Cameron, Ed Marsh, ... Harper Paperbacks, 1997 TITANIC REDEUX The scope of this majestic book truly befits the epic effort by James Cameron with his cinematic masterpiece "Titanic". Much great information here for the movie buff who likes to see how it is done. Incredible sets including the dining salon, complete even to dishes and decor. I was amazed to see how this particular set was pulled underwater by hydraulics to provide a very realistic feeling of ...             Seabiscuit636 reviews Laura Hillenbrand Random House Audio, 2003 Seabiscuit: An American Legend I saw both flims the original with Shirley Temple/Lon McAllister also the newer version both were great So the the book was a must have also to learn what had happen to rest of the story(the horse/the people)             The Code Book: The Evolution of Secrecy from Mary, Queen of Scots to Quantum Cryptography253 reviews Simon Singh Doubleday, 1999 Cryptography 101 As always Simon Singn takes the reader on a fantastic trip through History. Filled with entertaining stories, puzzles and heroic events, the author skillfully covers the history of secret writing. If you liked his coverage of Fermat's Enigma then you will definitely enjoy this book. The prose is capturing, deep enough to fascinate technical readers and light enough to just entertain the casual ...             Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time1300 reviews Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007 awe inspiring gut wrenching, awe inspiring story. It's amazing how so little money can do so much, and yet how hard it is to get it done.             Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust368 reviews Immaculee Ilibagiza Hay House, 2007 Author I love stories that tell how God works in the lives of His people. This story is among the best I've ever read.             Lonesome Dove385 reviews Larry McMurtry Simon & Schuster, 1985 Wow! Now that was a good book. Larry McMurtry is an amazing writer, so whitty. I fell in love with the characters; so much that it's been weeks since I read the book and I still can't stop thinking about them.             The Revolution: A Manifesto656 reviews Ron Paul Grand Central Publishing, 2008 A Clear Argument for Liberty -- and a Solution to What Ails Us Ron Paul's _The Revolution: A Manifesto_ is NOT an anti-government tirade. It is a clarion call for a return to the kind of government the American Revolutionaries fought for. So, for example, in foreign policy, Congressman Paul calls for a return to the posture toward the world that was favored by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson: peace, commerce, and friendship with all nations, ...             The Complete Far Side 1980-1994 (2 vol set)223 reviews Gary Larson, Steve Martin Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2003 A Masterpiece Of Comic Brillance "Every one of these cartoons is just something that drifted into my head when I was alone with my thoughts. And, for better or worse, I `jotted them down. It was only later, when perhaps I received an angry letter from someone, that it struck me: Hey! Some one's been reading my diary!" Gary Larson, from the preface to The Complete Far Side How do you explain 'Far Side'? A brilliant comedic ...             Truman281 reviews David McCullough Simon & Schuster, 1993 A brilliant biography "Truman" is a much praised book and deservedly so. There is hardly a need for another review, in addition to the 280 already posted here, so I will be brief. Above all, it is superbly readable, as entertaining as a good novel. I experienced a sense of regret having finished it today. It is a clear and balanced portrait of a leader and a wonderful study of understated, firm and steady ...             Katherine252 reviews Anya Seton Houghton Mifflin (T), 1954 Favorite Book This is one of my favorite books of all time. This was the book that got be hooked on historical fiction, and although the cover (imo) does the book an injustice (making the novel look old and boring), this is a wonderful read. Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt are flesh-and-blood characters, leaping off the page to bring you along in a 14th century adventure. If you have any interest in ...             Across The Wide And Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary Of Hattie Campbell (Live Oak Histories: Dear ...164 reviews Kristiana Gregory Live Oak Media, 2005 Wonderful I love 'Oregon Trail' stories and this one was no exception. The story is stunningly written, and a careful line is trod between emphasizing the dangers and discomforts of the trail without making the story seem scary or unpleasant to the reader. My only real gripe about this book (and not even a big enough gripe to drop a star, so take it for the whining that it is) is that the adult ...             Bridge of Birds: A Novel of an Ancient China That Never Was168 reviews Barry Hughart Del Rey, 1985 It's called Fantasy for a reason I first read this book about 20 years ago. I read the two reviews that gave it only one star because I was curious why their reaction was so different from mine. After reading the two reviews, I believe I understand the problem. It's called Fantasy for a reason. It's not Literature, and it's not a History of ancient china. Barry Hughart taught me that ancient wise men don't see ...             I Have Lived a Thousand Years: Growing Up in the Holocaust165 reviews Livia Bitton-Jackson Topeka Bindery, 1999 Shocking This book is so powerful. I have read many stories of Holocaust survivors, but few if any have presented such a vivid view of the horrors the Jews faced. Some parts were disturbing, but they describe true history, so they are definitely important to read. If you're interested in the Holocaust, this is a great read.             Making of the Atomic Bomb157 reviews Richard Rhodes Touchstone Press, 1988 Outstanding Book Myself not being a scientist there were parts of this book that were hard to understand theoretically speaking, but the historical story the book brings forth is hard not to understand. Between the people making blind discoveries to educated guesses to scientific brilliance it's all here. Leading up to the climatic climax. This book is long and could be hard to read at times but the important ...             With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa199 reviews E. B. Sledge Presidio Press, 1990 I understand my Grandfather I never fully understood my grandfather till I read this book as part of a collage class on WWII. He never talks about the war. He has storys of his time in boot camp, and his time in Japan after the war ended, but none during the war its self. I never understood what he went through, or how it made him who he is till I read this book. I knew he was a marine, and that he was stationd in ...             These is My Words213 reviews Nancy Turner Harper Perennial, 1999 Woman's issues These is My Words is filled with wild west high adventure. It is fast paced and reminds me of watching an action movie. Sarah grows from not understanding what is love. How it is demonstrated etc... to a profound understanding of a healthy marriage relationship. Filled with woman's issues: child bearing & rearing, pregnancy, marriage, courage, strength, meekness, life and death. A woman's ...             Forgotten Soldier : The Classic WWII Autobiography (Brassey's Commemorative Series WWII) (Brassey's ...163 reviews Guy Sajer Brassey's (UK) Ltd, 1990 Chillingly Clear Account of War on the Eastern Front Awsome - the one word I use to describe this book. Debates exist whether this book is non-fiction or fiction mainly due to the inaccuracies regarding specific details, some minor such as uniform markings. However, after researching this topic I came across a letter to the Editor of "Military Review", printed in the March-April 1997 edition, by a Douglas E. Nash. Nash eventually located Sajer ...             All I Need to Know about Filmmaking I Learned from the Toxic Avenger189 reviews Lloyd Kaufman, James Gunn, ... Berkley Trade, 1998 Uplifting... and very funny. How much do you love movies? If you are anything like me, the answer is simply, "a lot". As lovers of film we've all sat around and thought about making our own films. Invariably though, the discussions and daydreams of movie glory fall to the way side. You see the truth of the matter is none of us love film as much as Lloyd Kaufman, head of Troma. Lloyd never let those dreams of filmmaking ...             If Chins Could Kill : Confessions of a B Movie Actor205 reviews Bruce Campbell L.A. Weekly Books, 2002 My favourite Autibiography Such a great read, I mustve recommended it to at least 100 people who have all enjoyed it. Such a fun time to be had making your way through this one. I love the emails from fans he has included too. Also the paperback has a bonus chapter updating you on his book tour from when the hardback came out.             The Silence of Trees201 reviews Valya Dudycz Lupescu Amazon, 2007 Masterful, Well-Crafted Historical Fiction The subtle beauty of this story pulls the reader in with whispers of magic and fairy tales. We meet our heroine, 16-year-old Nadya, who always has her head in the clouds. She is only vaguely aware of the tension in Ukraine, distant talk of war, and is concerned by more mundane things. Her wish is to steal over to the Gypsy camp and have a "voroshka" tell her fortune. Many of her friends have ...              search for books 1980-1994, america, ancient, autobiography, avenger, brassey, cameron, campbell, classic, commemorative, complete, confessions, cryptography, discovering, evolution, filmmaking, forgotten, histories, holocaust, katherine, lonesome, manifesto, mission, prairie, revolution, seabiscuit, secrecy, silence, thousand, titanic books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: JLA Justice League of Atlantis No. 1 Part 3, Sea Change (Justice League of ... home  impressum - about us