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In 1945, six young men went from innocent
anonymity to sensational national icons when they marched up the
side of Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima and raised a
flag. Here is their story and that of the young men from Easy
Company who went on to fight the deadliest battle in American
history. "The best battle book I've ever read".--Stephen.. |
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His
name is Artemis Fowl. He's filthy rich and a teenage criminal
genius. He hangs with elves. Sometimes, with otherworldly
assistance, this loveable antihero also saves humanity from
hideous ends. Now he's back to rescue young readers from boredom
with
The Lost Colony: Artemis Fowl, Book 5�the
latest adventure in this sensational series. |
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About this title:
America's most delightfully unconventional hostess provides
jackpot recipes and solid advice laced with her blisteringly
funny take on entertaining--plus four-color photos and
enlightening sidebars on everything it takes to pull off a party
with extraordinary flair. |
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About this title:
Expanding on his August 2002 "New Yorker" article, Bill Buford
now offers a richly evocative chronicle of his experience as
"slave" to Mario Batali in the small, chaotic, highest-standards
kitchen of Batali's three-star New York restaurant, Babbo, and
of his apprenticeships with Batali's former teachers.
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Collector's Tip
Search for DVDs released as part of the
Criterion Collection to view films as the director intended
them to be seen. Criterion showcases the work of groundbreaking
filmmakers and selects new classics like the quirkily delightful
The Royal Tenenbaums |
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Whether it's Ed's familiar call
of "Heeeere's
Johnny!" that you miss, or the fact that you can't catch
Monty Python on your 248 satellite channels, browse our
shelves for television favorites from
Lucille Ball to classic
SNL episodes from the 70s. |
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It won the Grammy Award for Best
Rock Album. It reached the top of the Billboard album chart.
Author Stephen King even proclaimed it one of the best
rock-and-roll albums ever. Check out Green Day's punkified
American Idiot and see what all the
screaming's about. |
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With a gorgeous voice reminiscent
of Billy Holiday and Edith Piaf, Cesaria Evora has spellbound
audiences worldwide. Known for her propensity to sing barefoot,
in solidarity with the poverty-stricken women of her native Cape
Verde, this diva blends morna, a traditional style from
her native land, with Cuban and Brazilian influences. |
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