The Witchfinder General is a classic of the "medieval" witchcrazes that shows why the witchcrazes weren't so medieval.

Oct 24, 2006 - Paula Stiles

Buoyed by the success of Gettysburg, Ted Turner brought the Civil War novel Gods and Generals to the Big Screen. It bombed. Here's why.

Sep 18, 2007 - Brian Tubbs

Millions of people are descended from the Pilgrims who arrived in the new world on the Mayflower ship.

Oct 3, 2009 - Katharine Garstka

The House Book is a great everyday guide to home maintenance and minor home repairs, containing hundreds of practical household tips for homeowners or tenants.

Feb 3, 2008 - Susan Whelan

Brodny town officials mistakenly believe illiterate elixir salesman Georgi is the Inspector General.

Oct 16, 2011 - Christina Guerrero

They, their, and them, have always been used in place of he she or It, his her or its, and him her or it, however such usage is considered unacceptable by some editors.

Dec 22, 2009 - Janice Hally

Creating book club questions can keep discussions fresh and thought-provoking. For fiction books, here are some general questions that can help guide the group.

Jul 12, 2008 - Lisa Rufle

There are many books with information on authors, book summaries and reading lists that provide helpful background reference material for a well-researched book review.

Jan 17, 2009 - Susan Whelan

The Australian edition of this bestselling book is sure to enthrall with activities, games, information and an invitation to adventure for boys of all ages.

Feb 18, 2008 - Susan Whelan

This snapshot look at what it means to be Australian also offers an entertaining and thoughtful discussion of whether it is possible to define the 'average Australian'.

Jan 16, 2010 - Susan Whelan

A review of Canadian General Rick Hillier's memoir which chronicles his career in the Canadian Military as well as his time spent as CDS.

Feb 28, 2012 - Alison McGee

Yelena has been saved from the noose to be the Commander's food taster, but she has to wonder whether she'll die anyway from poison or from the coming revolution.

Jul 10, 2009 - Keri Honea

Its subtitle, "A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President" says it all.

May 8, 2012 - Feather Schwartz Foster

Sleep disorders is a comprehensive, clearly laid-out guide to the various sleep disorders, such as insomnia, sleep apnoea, narcolepsy and hypersomnia.

Sep 28, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's new cookbook The Vegan Table features 200 recipes to serve at dinner parties, holiday celebrations, romantic dinners and other events.

Dec 7, 2009 - Maija Haavisto

This is the true, raw, sea adventure/tragedy about the crew of the Essex, forced to abandon their ship and survive the elements, after the attack of an angry, sperm whale

Aug 10, 2008 - Jeannie Delahunt

Ted Floyd, editor of Birding Magazine, gives us the Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America (Collins, 2008). The book has some unique and useful features.

Jun 24, 2008 - Rosemary Drisdelle

Marvin Lubenow examines in detail the humanoid fossils that have been found to date and comes to some extraordinary conclusions in his book.

May 4, 2007 - Andre Phillips

'Key to Victory: The NZ General Election of 2008' Edited by Stephen Levine and Nigel S Roberts. Victoria University Press, New Zealand, 2010.

Jul 16, 2011 - Suzan Phillips

It takes guts to be a single, female, solo, indie musician out on the road. But Tara Leigh Cobble has guts to spare, spilling all over the pages of "Here's to Hindsight."

Dec 5, 2006 - Kevan Breitinger