books about: peril     books:       Perils of Anarchy: Contemporary Realism and International Security (International Security Readers)1 review The MIT Press, 1995 Excellent book This International Security reader is a great collection of the recent work in the realist tradition in International Relations. Here you can read the "classic" authors (like Waltz and Walt) and the "new generation" (Schweller - excellent - and Zakaria). The introduction, written by the editors of the volume, is wonderful: it really "maps" realism and its authors. There is also two essays by ...             In Peril: A Daring Decision, a Captain's Resolve, and the Salvage that Made History12 reviews Skip Strong, Twain Braden The Lyons Press, 2005 The review sums up my thoughts better than I can >Ron Berthel, Books Editor, AP Weekly Features >50 Rockefeller Plaza >New York, NY 10020 In their book, "In Peril," Skip Strong and Twain Braden present a dramatic narrative of events that occurred only 10 years ago but are rooted in ancient seafaring traditions and practices. The book's subtitle _ "A Daring Decision, a Captain's Resolve, and the Salvage That Made History" _ pretty much sums it ...             American Democracy in Peril: Eight Challenges to America's Future1 review William E. Hudson CQ Press, 2006 Well thought out and persuasive I am a college student at Temple University and I had to read this book for my political science class. I thought this book was very well thought out and persuasive. In the book, Hudson explains eight reasons why America falls short of being a true democracy. I learned very much from this book and I suggest it to somebody who wants to learn about the United States' democratic system and how ...             Crate & Peril (Love Spell Paranormal Romance) J. D. Warren Love Spell, 2008 She lost three years of her life to the mysterious shape-shifting race known as the Kin. But Samantha Dorringer is ready for revenge, and she fully expects Cor, the enigmatic leader of the Storm Ravens, to help. When they hear that a Hollywood agent is trying to smuggle his A-list clients into the Kin's lands to keep them forever young, they rush to investigate. For Sam and Cor, mingling with the brightest stars and battling the darkest ...             The Perils of Peace: America's Struggle for Survival After Yorktown10 reviews Thomas Fleming Collins, 2008 Revolutionary War Bought it for a friend. He was unable to find it a the price given by Amazon. Excellent book. Tom             Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy Bruce Fein Palgrave Macmillan, 2008 A renowned attorney and political critic, Bruce Fein reveals the dangers faced by our Constitution and our nation courtesy of the Bush Administration and a Congress asleep at the switch.  In blistering detail, he deconstructs the policies of Bush in the War on Terror--from the flouting of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to the crippling of the Great Writ of habeas corpus--and forecasts that the damage he's done is unlikely to be ...             Peril at King's Creek: A Felicity Mystery (American Girl Mysteries)8 reviews Elizabeth McDavid Jones American Girl, 2006 An enjoyable mystery for fans of the Felicity stories. Eleven-year-old Felicity Merriman, her mother, and her younger siblings are spending the summer of 1776 at King's Creek, the plantation the family inherited from Felicity's grandfather. Felicity enjoys riding her beloved horse, Penny, exploring the woods with her siblings, and remembering the happy days spent there before Grandfather's death. She is also enjoying learning about the plants of the ...             Not Without Peril: 150 Years of Misadventure on the Presidential Range of New Hampshire18 reviews Nicholas Howe Appalachian Mountain Club Books, 2001 Similarities to Stories of Bigger Peaks Those who say "If you know the area, you'll love this book" have a point. I answered "yes" to all of the questions in another review. In fact, I bought the book while in New Hampshire to receive my award for climbing all of the 4000-foot peaks, including Mt. Washington and its neighbors. I started it on the way back to Illinois, where I presently live, and my attention drifted a bit in the ...             The Perils of Prosperity, 1914-1932 (The Chicago History of American Civilization)9 reviews William E. Leuchtenburg University Of Chicago Press, 1993 Scandals and Speakeasies I had to read this book for my American History Since 1877 course. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed reading this book. I thought I knew about the 1920's, and after reading this book I knew that I knew nothing at all. This book covers ever aspect of the decade and gives it more than just a name. The book covers political, economic, and social issues of the day. It explains the state of ...             Grave Peril (The Dresden Files, Book 3)83 reviews Jim Butcher Roc Hardcover, 2008 Butcher serves it up again !! If your a fan of the Dresden files you will love this one, if your not you might like to try it. True it is a bit off the wall but it is also loaded with quick wit and humor and enough characterization to make you care about Dresdan and the people he works with and against. I loved it ! Penny             Mortal Peril: Our Inalienable Right to Health Care?2 reviews Richard A. Epstein Basic Books, 1999 Inspires agreement and argument A fiercely libertarian roommate of mine gave me this book to read, and I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it was about more than health care. The beginning is actually a good primer on common law, and an effective encapsulation of the philosophical foundations of libertarian thought. Epstein effectively cuts through the platitudes that have been shaping decades of largely ineffective ...             Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking92 reviews David Bayles, Ted Orland Image Continuum Press, 2001 Taking the fear out of art By naming the fears that artist experience, and giving simple and direct answers to those fears; David and Ted have given artists a tool to name their own fears and overcome them. The book had a profound impact on me and how I approach my work as a potter. I owe a lot to having read this book, in the confidence I gained, and the risks I am willing to take becasue of their writing. I have ...             The Penultimate Peril (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 12)214 reviews Lemony Snicket HarperCollins, 2005 Twists are coming together Ah, now nice! Our favorite little orphans-of-tragedy get to hang out with some rich relatives in a snobby apartment building! Snicket introduces a nice new landscape, more mystery, and some developments that are very nice shockers. Not the best of the series, but nice-enough pacing and a [not-so]-pleasant story to keep up the action and plot.             Indiana Jones and the Peril at Delphi (Indiana Jones, No. 1)18 reviews Rob Macgregor Bantam, 1991 Must Read!!! A GREAT BOOK!!! The book starts with Indy graduating college! So its not boring like the young Indy CHronicals.             Peril at End House: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Agatha Christie Collection)19 reviews Agatha Christie Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2007 "Wow! I didn't see that one coming..." Fastidious Hecule Poirot, the great and somewhat immodest detective from Belgium, finally chooses the sea resort of St. Loo to relax and let his impeccable mustaches down. However, in true Christie fashion, the young damsel in distress arrives, but seeminging not in any distress at all. Nick Buckley is a free-spirit who owns the small estate near the hotel where M. Poirot and his ever ...             Norway to Hide: A Passport to Peril Mystery16 reviews Maddy Hunter Pocket, 2007 Good lightweight and silly cozy mystery Has it been a tough week for you? The boss didn't like your presentation, your important project took too long to complete and didn't come out the way you wanted, the cat hurked up a hairball on the carpet... whatever. You're ready for something silly and funny: mental cotton candy. But not something dumb -- just easy to disappear into for a few hours. Norway to Hide is a great option. This ...             Peril and Peace: Chronicles of the Ancient Church (History Lives series)3 reviews Mindy Withrow, Brandon Withrow CF4K, 2006 Great overview for adults and children I found volume one in the History Lives series to be very readable and have given several copies as gifts to friends with children. It is a great overview of early church history for adults and children. I was particularly challenged by the reminder of the sacrifice the early church made. And while there was no shirking from the martyrdom of so many earlier believers, it was recounted in such ...             The Perils of Love: Breaking through the Darkness (Left Behind: The Kids)1 review Jerry B. Jenkins, Tim LaHaye Tyndale House Publishers, 2004 Series for adults now rewritten for teens I have always enjoyed the adult series of Left Behind books. The kids books are just as good. The kids interact with the characters from the adult series, experience the same events, etc. However, since the main characters are teens, these books can appeal to younger readers. So far, the stories haven't had the ups and downs that the adult series has had. The adult series has books that are ...             DNA: Promise and Peril1 review Linda L. McCabe, Edward R.B. McCabe MD. University of California Press, 2008 DNA: Promise or Peril In an eighth grade Biotechnology class, I was fascinated by the study of genomic medicine and the prospect of hope offered by gene therapy and regenerative medicine. During the class, I collaborated with several classmates on a presentation on the bioethical issues surrounding the concept of "Designer Babies." Since that class, I find myself drawn to newspaper, magazine and journal articles ...             Uncertain Peril: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Seeds9 reviews Claire Hope Cummings Beacon Press, 2008 greenhorns to the issue?- This is your textbook Young Farmers, urban food activists, locavores and Kingsolverites--those of us who are newly concious about the food we put in our mouths, and the landscape behind that food--> If we've arrived on the scene in recent years, then we never really knew agriculture pre-biotech. We have learned too late of the gross contamination of our food supply, the 70% of processed foods on our super market ...              search for books 1914-1932, american, artmaking, breaking, challenges, christie, chronicles, civilization, collection, constitution, constitutional, contemporary, democracy, engineering, felicity, hampshire, inalienable, international, misadventure, mysteries, observations, paranormal, passport, penultimate, presidential, prosperity, security, uncertain, unfortunate, yorktown books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen tools & hardware: Honeywell 2077D 1.2-Cubic-Foot Anti-Theft Safe with Shelf and Digital ... we recommend Twists are coming together home  impressum - about us