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With the World Cup competition happening now, it's time to read up on some Cup history. There's a good dash of politics thrown in as well. This is a fascinating collection of short essays that any soccer fan will enjoy.
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This is that rare book written with great intelligence but buffered by humor and wit. The recipes are clearly written and offer substitutes for uncommon ingredients.
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Soccer in Sun and Shadow by Eduardo Galeano
ookins43, June 19, 2010
With the World Cup competition happening now, it's time to read up on some Cup history. There's a good dash of politics thrown in as well. This is a fascinating collection of short essays that any soccer fan will enjoy.(2 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
B Is for Beer: A Children's Book for Grown-Ups, a Grown-Up Book for Children by Tom Robbins
ookins43, October 14, 2009
Packed with the type of humor only Tom Robbins can get away with-I laughed out loud.The Clothes They Stood Up in by Alan Bennett
ookins43, February 12, 2009
A quick and clever take on starting all over.(0 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
Cuisines of the Axis of Evil and Other Irritating States: A Dinner Party Approach to International Relations by C Christine Fair
ookins43, January 24, 2009
This is that rare book written with great intelligence but buffered by humor and wit. The recipes are clearly written and offer substitutes for uncommon ingredients.Arkansas (McSweeney's Rectangulars) by John Brandon
ookins43, February 8, 2008
Brandon has created characters that the reader wants to know more about. It's an entirely believable novel with a great cover.(0 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)