A fascinating look at the earth shaking explosion of a
volcano on the island of Krakatoa. This indepth look at the history of the
island and the impact it’s (and more importantly its main volcano) had on the
world. It shows the problems caused by the explosion, its impact on the
weather, global trade, etc.
A look into the life of George Babbit, he lives a boring
life, has a boring family, and tries and fails to add enjoyment, excitement,
and class to differentiate him from his boring neighbors and coworkers. A fun
book that toes the line of enjoying the characters and hoping they all fail.
Historical figures are murdered in a variety of ways, mainly
poisons, and this book features a few notable examples. Looking at what was
used to kill them and the impact their deaths had on their kingdoms, countries,
and the entire world this book does a great job showing how just a drop can
change everything.
A biography of a woman who went from an immigrant to a self
taught surgeon who became one of New York’s most well know (or reviled
depending on your views of her profession). She became the target for newspaper
tabloids, lawsuit happy foes, and Matthew Comstock (who as always sucks the
worst)
Marc Anthony & Cleopatra vs. Octavian, winner not only
inherits the mantle of the recently murdered Julius Caesar but gets to decide
the future of Rome. Octavian (later Caesar Augustus) wins (spoiler) and this
book takes us through the gory (and snake bitey?!?) ends of Anthony and
Cleopatra.
