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[close] Interested in history - then you have found the right group. This group's focus includes the following - autobiographies, military history, British history, World history, American history, SCOTUS, POTUS, ancient history, historical fiction and non-fiction books, current events, poetry, music, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, Civil Rights, the American Civil War, all World Wars, 50 books and movie challenges, history of Africa, art and architecture, European History, Latin American history, history of religions, the Napoleonic Wars, naval history, Native American history, history of Asia and all other historical genres; but with a heavy focus on non fiction books. Roosevelt's Centurions by Joseph E. Persico opened 5/28 and the author has joined us. The World History group discussion is the book Houses of Stone: : A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East by Anthony Shadid. In the Presidential Series we are discussing: Woodrow Wilson: A Biography by John Milton Cooper Jr. Our Reading Challenge is "A Book Safari to the Middle East" - focusing on the traditional Middle East countries. In the historical fiction area, we have featured The October Horse, #5 by Colleen McCullough. And, of course, our discussion of the Federalist Papers continues. We have a yearlong discussion taking place on The Thirty Years War: Europe's Tragedy by Peter H. Wilson. Upcoming The Metaphysical Club by Louis Menand - 06/20/13 Blood of Tyrants by Logan Beirne - TBD - The author will be joining us for the discussion. All are welcome; but we do have rules and guidelines for the group. [close]

[close] This is a group for discerning readers looking to discover, explore, and critically discuss some of the World’s literature, with a primary emphasis on the great books, short stories and poetry of the late-18th century to the early-20th century. You can expect to find intelligent discussions associated with literary periods and movements; major and minor authors and their works; and potential connections and relationships with other artistic movements and periods (e.g., music, visual arts, architecture, etc.).We encourage participants to bring their intellectual curiosity and a willingness to share their knowledge and engage in critical thinking and discussion. This group is intended to be a safe, comfortable, yet stimulating haven for those looking to learn more and share their love for some of the World’s great literature. [close]

[close] You have been selected, as one of few people to be given the misfortune of spending one year in a place known as Jurassic Park. You have each been carefully selected by your very own government, to conduct a test to determine if mankind would be able to survive against the growing threat of wild beasts. You will soon realize this is no ordinary island, for as soon as you are to wake you will be plunged into a world where every day and night is a fight for survival. A place where danger lurks around every corner, where every creature that you run into wants to make a meal out of you. There is no escaping Jurassic Park. Will you be able to survive under such harsh circumstances, or perhaps your fate has already been set? [close]

[close] Somehow magic has pushed two lands together, Wonderland and Neverland have been linked by a magical bridge. The people of both lands have been at war ever since they found out about the bridge. If that wasn't bad enough the portal from the human world started sending humans to the lands without warning. Humans have taken refuge in the land of their choice, but its not always easy to get there. Which side will you choose? [close]