books about: legendary     books:       Ship of Ghosts: The Story of the USS Houston, FDR's Legendary Lost Cruiser, and the Epic Saga of Her Survivors34 reviews James Hornfischer Random House Audio, 2006 Possibly, the most complete story ever told. The story of the loss of the heavy cruiser USS Houston off the coast of Indonesia on 1 March 1942 is a story which strikes right to the heart of naval traditions which go back beyond the creation of the United State of America itself. It is a story of danger and brave deeds, of gallant actions and bloody combat. Most of all it is a story of ship that went down fighting against insurmountable odds ...             Mirror Of Merlin34 reviews T. A. Barron Topeka Bindery, 2002 The Miror of Merlin I liked this book because it presented problems not yet thught of in the average reader's mind. This bookis also intertwined with the other books so you didn't have to meet the whole cast of characters. It took little characters from the other books and made them bigger in one way or another.In every book new information is presented, this book holds alot. Not considering learning about Fincayra ...             Checkmate: Sixth in the Legendary Lymond Chronicles34 reviews Dorothy Dunnett Vintage, 1997 'It is not one thing you seek, but two..' This is the sixth and final novel in Dorothy Dunnett's Lymond Chronicles. Like each of the novels in the series, the action is fast, absorbing and beautifully written. Lymond himself is dealing with the issues of nations and of monarchs while at the same time grappling with family secrets and finding that his own limits of endurance are being reached. Set against the backdrop of the marriage ...             Bo's Lasting Lessons: The Legendary Coach Teaches the Timeless Fundamentals of Leadership32 reviews Bo Schembechler, John U. Bacon Business Plus, 2008 Loved it. This is a great book on the fundamentals of leadership. Bo and the author use football for examples of different challenges a leader might face. As a Michigan fan it was wonderful to read how this legendary coach made his way to Michigan, and how he formed his philosophies on coaching. After reading this book, the reader will have a better appreciation of how and why Bo coached the way he did. If ...             Mary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy75 reviews Mary Stewart Eos, 1980 Mary Stewart fan, loved the Merlin trilogy!!!1 I fell in Love with this series. I became a Lancelot and Merlin addict after reading these books. I was so in love with Mordred as well. Enchanting. Life changing. I will never sell my copies unless I replace them with new ones. I must have them in my house to pick up and read anytime! I Thank GOD I made the choice just to pick these books out one day at the book store not knowing I would ...             The Seven Songs of Merlin77 reviews T. A. Barron, 2008 Fun Fantasy For All Ages The second installment of the Lost Years of Merlin finds him fighting not only for his own life, but also the lives of 2 people close to him. He must solve the mysteries of the seven songs and come to understand their meanings before he can be of any use to those who desperately need him. The perils are many, the rewards are spectacular. T.A. Barron writes another winner as he continues his ...             Standing in the Shadows of Motown: The Life and Music of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson34 reviews Allan Slutsky, James Jamerson Hal Leonard Corporation, 1989 GREAT BOOK & 2 CD SET! FOR BASSIST ..AND MUSIC FANS! James Jamerson is one of the top bassist of all time and this book will give bassist some insight to his genius. I never learned to read music, but I was born with an exception ear! I remember a long time ago, going for a job in a pit orchestra. The musical director was not all that impressed with my playing on the first day, because I didn't read music and I kind of fumbled through the ...             The Fires of Merlin (Barron, T. a. Lost Years of Merlin, Bk. 3.)39 reviews T.A. Barron Listening Library (Audio), 2004 WOW! Do not view these as five individual books, but as five pieces of a whole saga. To read only one would be to cheat one's self of seeing an entire picture. The epic begins with an child with no memory being raised by a mysterious woman in a small village. Both of them are regarded as local oddities and driven to live in a convent. The boy is known as Emrys, but never feels that that is his true ...             The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf32 reviews Gerald Morris Thorndike Press, 2001 Just keep getting better and better After reading The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf I went back to Malory -- Lynet was just like in Morris' book, constantly digging at Beaumains and harping on having a kitchen boy substitute for a real Arthurian knight. After reading the first three books Morris has written in The Squire's Tales, I broke down and bought all he's written to date -- in hard cover. They are absolutely delightful, ...             Wizardology: The Book of the Secrets of Merlin (Ologies)55 reviews Master Merlin, Dugald Steer Candlewick, 2005 YAH-AH!!! Wizards, Mages, MAGIC!!!! The book is veeery good, just like all the others in the '...ology' series, perfect gift for anyone. I love it! Lots of windows, and stuff to explore inside! GREAT!             The aquarian gospel of Jesus the Christ: The philosophic and practical basis of the religion of the aquarian ...16 reviews Levi DeVorss, 1966 The Complete Story of the Life of Jesus The Aquarian Gospel is based on the author's ability to "read" the vibrational imprints --akashic records -- of events surrounding Jesus' life, as well as His life and teachings themselves, from the birth of His mother, Mary, to the words of Peter spoken on the day of Pentecost. Many are skeptical of such a work, based as it is on inner revelations of the vibrational records in the realms of ...             Bony-Legs21 reviews Joanna Cole Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1984 A unique and fun style of scary story I have purchased this book for my neices usually around Halloween time. It is a book not many have heard of, but always enjoy. Tracy             The Road to Avalon22 reviews Joan Wolf Dutton Adult, 1988 A Fresh Perspective On King Arthur Without Lancelot! An incredible version of King Arthur sans Lancelot. This is the story of Arthur, and his more than humble beginnings, until Merlin tells him years after he "adopted" him that he is the heir to the British throne after Uther. He is Uther and Igraine's legitimate son. While Merlin is preparing him to be a leader whilst living in Avalon with his daughter Morgan, the two children develop a lasting ...             A Leader Becomes a Leader: Inspirational Stories of Leadership for a New Generation14 reviews J. Kevin Sheehan True Gifts Publishing, 2007 Give the Gift of Inspired Leadership! Poignant, powerful stories. Beautifully written with a distinctive and important design. This book's not to be missed--by you, your friends, your business colleagues. Bravo!             Aromas of Aleppo: The Legendary Cuisine of Syrian Jews28 reviews Poopa Dweck, Michael J. Cohen Ecco, 2007 Delisously edible! Not only are the recipes inside delicious, but the pages look edible! A beautiful book both visually and spiritually. To have a culinary volume include such incredible recipes and meaningful information on Sephardic customs is both heartwarming and inspiring. After receiving this book, I loved it so much that I bought 3 more as gifts! I just want to know how Poopa and her family can eat like ...             Trial by Fire (Avalon Web of Magic)20 reviews Rachel Roberts Tandem Library, 2002 A thrilling conclusion for the web of magic series! I must say it wasn't the best in the series and it wasn't the worst, it was perfect. I am a BIG fan of the avalon series so right away when it was out I so bought it. Anyways now with the story which is basically what we are supposed to type about, Emily, Adriane, and Kara now finally have to destroy black fire... and all have a major part to fufill(i may have spelled it wrong!lol) the prophcey ...             New Shanghai: The Rocky Rebirth of China's Legendary City18 reviews Pamela Yatsko John Wiley & Sons, 2000 New Shanghai I found "New Shanghai" not long ago as I was preparing to visit Shanghai after six years in the states, and was attracted to it immediately. Having lived in Shanghai most of my life, I have to say that the author knows about Shanghai better than I do. I'm only familiar with the life of my like, but the book has a broad coverage, from the upper class to the cultural underdogs. In particular, I ...             Easy Company Soldier: The Legendary Battles of a Sergeant from World War II's "Band of Brothers"20 reviews Don Malarkey, Bob Welch St. Martin's Press, 2008 Easy Company Soldier by Bob Welch Easy Company Soldier By Don Malarkey/Bob Welch This book has it all -- action, loyalty, bravery, sorrow, faith, heroism, fear, hardship, loss, camaraderie, desperation and humor. It's the best and worst of World War II. In his quest to succeed Sgt. Malarkey fought two wars. The first was against the Germans and the second, against himself. Both a gripping human interest and violent war ...             Only the Ball Was White: A History of Legendary Black Players and All Black Professional Teams17 reviews Robert Peterson McGraw-Hill, 1984 Oh, what a game. Robert Peterson originally published this book in 1970 so it's really the original and standard history of the Negro Leagues. Peterson not only tells the history of these leagues and some of the great players, but also provides brief biographical sketches of dozens of players whose big league service would otherwise be lost to history. The book also has extensive appendices with annual standings ...             Gilgamesh the King (Gilgamesh Trilogy, The)14 reviews Ludmila Zeman Tundra Books, 1999 Wonderful Series! We really appreciate the beauty of this series of books as it covers "The Epic of Gilgamesh" in an appropriate and accessible way for our children. We love to use actual historic documents in our study if possible, but the actual epic is too uncomfortably graphic even for our older children, so we use these for everyone as we study Mesopotamia, Sumer and Babylon. 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