Archive for February, 2006

The secrets of secret societies

February 24, 2006
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The secrets of secret societies

The Secret Societies Handbook, by Michael Bradley Cassell (distributed by Reed Publishing, $19.99): Over the years, elite secret clubs have fascinated society as much as they have influenced it. Author Michael Bradley takes a look at what he calls the hidden story behind our economic and political hierarchy. He traces the roots of 21 secret...

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Broken but not beaten

February 23, 2006
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Broken but not beaten

Losing Face, by Kathy Torpie (HarperCollins, $30): In 1994, Kathy Torpie’s world changed forever. Driving home she had the misfortune to meet up with a drunk-driver and in an instant, her body was broken and the face she had seen every time she looked in the mirror was gone. The broken limbs and shattered...

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Help for puzzled puzzlers

February 18, 2006
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Help for puzzled puzzlers

Cryptic Crosswords Unmasked, by Jim Greenfield (Reed Publishing, $9.99): If you’re a puzzled puzzle fan, this might just be the perfect book for you. For the legions of cryptic crossword fans out there, uncovering the method of solving the clue is just as rewarding as finding the actual answer. However, if you’re one of...

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