B Reviews / Book Reviewsnon-fiction / triviaNo Comments
Discover the weird and wonderful stories of our colorful world! Why are wedding dresses white? And what is the Ketchup and Mustard Theory? The answers always come back to color. Color infuses our lives with meaning, manifesting in science, language, design, pop culture, and beyond. Specific hues shape our everyday ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviewsastronaut / NASA / non-fiction / Roscosmos / space flight5 Comments
Nothing captivates the human imagination like the vast unknowns of space. Ancient petroglyphs present renderings of the heavens, proof that we have been gazing up at the stars with wonder for thousands of years. Since then, mankind has systematically expanded our cosmic possibilities. What were once flights of fancy and ... more >
B- Reviews / Book ReviewsArt / medieval / non-fictionNo Comments
This abundantly illustrated book is an illuminating exploration of the impact of medieval imagery on three hundred years of visual culture. From the soaring castles of Sleeping Beauty to the bloody battles of Game of Thrones, from Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings to mythical beasts in Dungeons & ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviewsabortion / death / England / hospital / mental illness / mortician / non-fiction / Suicide2 Comments
Following Kate Marshall’s first year in the mortuary at a north of England NHS hospital, with each month exploring the people she meets, in life and death, as well as her own growing awareness of life behind the veil. Meet Mr X. Found in his apartment months after his death, ... more >
B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsCanada / flying / non-fiction / pilot3 Comments
“This is the captain speaking…” You’ve heard the announcements. But, have you ever wondered what’s really going on “up there?” You can’t visit the pilots during flight, but you can get the inside scoop. Join an experienced A320 flight crew as they face a typical day’s work. From the hectic ... more >
Book Reviews / C Reviews / C Reviews CategoryBiography / non-fiction / Sports / tennis4 Comments
This book is the complete guide to one of the greatest tennis players of the 21st century, winner of 21 grand slam men’s singles titles, and undisputed King of the tennis court, Spain’s raging bull, Rafael Nadal. This fully illustrated biography charts his journey to the top, from his early ... more >