Acts of Kindness: My Story is written by Wilma Norris Knight. You might not recognize the author, and you might be surprised to find out that she is the mother of Chuck Norris. Yes, this tough guy still has his mom. If you've ever wondered about what gave Chuck his grit, you need to look no further than this book. In honor of Mother's Day, here is a remarkable story about Wilma's life and the raising of her three sons. Yes, Chuck Norris has two brothers. But there are many more surprises in store for readers.
Wilma didn't have an
A Night to Remember
by T Akery May 11th, 2012 | Nonfiction
2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. While there have been a lot of books and scientific research done since its discovery, A Night to Remember is one of the first books to capture the sinking, from the moments it started to the actual aftermath. Walter Lord gives a firsthand account from actual survivors of the Titanic. There are a couple of things to keep in mind before you begin to read this book.
The book itself was published in 1955. This is important because many of the things now known about the Titanic were not
The book itself was published in 1955. This is important because many of the things now known about the Titanic were not
Soldier Dogs
by T Akery April 12th, 2012 | New Releases, Nonfiction
Soldier Dogs by Maria Goodavage is a look at some of the more unconventional heroes of war, the dogs. Man's best friend has an important role in wars. The attachment between these war dogs and soldiers is especially deep. But these type of dogs aren't just your average house pet. This book takes you through their intense training process that happens along the way to becoming heroes.
The book starts out with a gripping story about a recent incident of a dog in action during the Afghanistan war. While this story is clearly meant to draw you into the book,
The book starts out with a gripping story about a recent incident of a dog in action during the Afghanistan war. While this story is clearly meant to draw you into the book,
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier
by Angela Yorke March 12th, 2012 | New Releases, Nonfiction
I think cookbooks are an iffy prospect. On one hand, they’re supposed to be instruction manuals that teach you to create foods you probably wouldn’t have thought of yourself. However, their educational value can be tempered by the sheer length of the ingredients and number of steps that go into the successful creation of a recipe. Add that to the reality of food stylists and professional food photographers and you have good cause to believe that these publications were always intended for display on the coffee table rather than use in the kitchen.
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My
My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business
by T Akery February 20th, 2012 | New Releases, Nonfiction
My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business: A Memoir is written by the famous Dick Van Dyke. Van Dyke became a television celebrity for his role on the Dick Van Dyke Show with co-star Mary Tyler Moore. His latest television roles were for the Diagnosis Murder series that appeared on the air from 1993 to 2001. While he isn't a well-known star to this generation, he certainly made a splash. At the age of 82, Dick Van Dyke is still going strong. This book chronicles his life.
There are some surprising revelations about his life that were never
There are some surprising revelations about his life that were never
