Fixing Your City: Creative Thriving Neighborhoods and Adapting to a Changing World by George Crandall

by Whitney Smyth | Dec 5, 2018 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), NW Setting, Social Science, Special Interest, Sponsored

Have you ever visited a city only to discover that its downtown area is neglected, difficult to navigate, and devoid of all personality? Have you visited a city that’s the polar opposite and greatly enjoyed the local hangouts, niche shops, good food, and an ease of...

George Washington’s Secret Spy War: The Making of America’s First Spymaster by John A. Nagy

by Howard Leighton | Dec 14, 2016 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), History, Special Interest

During the French and Indian War George Washington apparently had some experiences with spies and espionage, not all successful or significant. In the book George Washington’s Secret Spy War: The Making of America’s First Spymaster, John A. Nagy presents...

The Horrible Void Between the Trenches by Dr. Clifton Wilcox

by Nicole McGillagreen | May 23, 2016 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), History, Special Interest, Sponsored, War & Military

[alert variation=”alert-info”]Publisher: Xlibris Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Kindle Purchase: Powell’s | Amazon | IndieBound | iBooks[/alert] The Horrible Void Between the Trenches, by Dr. Clifton Wilcox, amounts to an academic thesis...

Heads: A Biography of Psychedelic America by Jesse Jarnow

by Katie Richards | Mar 30, 2016 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), History, Music, Pop Culture, Special Interest

[alert variation=”alert-info”]Publisher: Da Capo Press Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Kindle Purchase: Powell’s | Amazon | IndieBound | Barnes & Noble | iBooks[/alert] Jesse Jarnow’s Heads: A Biography of Psychedelic America starts off right...

Great Moments in Chocolate History: With 20 Classic Recipes From Around the World by Howard-Yana Shapiro Ph.D.

by Seniye Groff | Mar 16, 2016 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Cooking, Food & Drinks, History, Special Interest

[alert variation=”alert-info”]Publisher: National Geographic Formats: Hardcover Purchase: Powell’s | Amazon | IndieBound | Barnes & Noble[/alert] Howard Yana-Shaprio offers readers the fascinating tale of how chocolate evolved though history....

The Mammoth Book of Skulls: Exploring the Icon–from Fashion to Street Art edited by Ilya

by Laura Novak | Jan 25, 2016 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Art, Design & Photography, Pop Culture, Special Interest

[alert variation=”alert-info”]Publisher: Running Press Formats: Paperback Purchase: Powell’s | Amazon | IndieBound | Barnes & Noble[/alert] The Mammoth Book of Skulls edited by Ilya, is a large art book collection that displays many colorful...