This collection of recordings John Coltrane made as a session leader for Prestige in 1957 and 1958 helps trace his transition from sideman to jazz giant.
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Book Review: The Shark God by Charles Montgomery
One of the year's best non-fiction works, this insightful account of Melanesian life follows the author as he retraces his great-grandfather’s steps as a missionary.
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As hoped, the musical collaboration of guitarist Pat Metheny and pianist Brad Mehldau produces delightful results.
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Claiming to be a descendant of Mary Magdalene and Jesus Christ, Kathleen McGowan uses the novel to tell what she claims is her story.
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Experiencing the fifth anniversary of 9/11 from foreign waters provides a different perspective on the commemoration.
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Assessing two books that take opposite views of whether the truth has been told about what happened on 9/11.
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A promising exploration of psychosis loses its effectiveness by splitting the perspective of the narrator.
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Concern over execution protocol leads governor to delay execution.
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Hours counting down to South Dakota's first execution in nearly 60 years.
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Debate and discussion surround the scheduled execution of a 24-year-old for a brutal murder six years ago.
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