Sorta Sneaky Daily Crosswords masters & mages

Sorta Sneaky Daily Crosswords masters & magesThese not so easy puzzles from The Wall Street Journal are perfect for settling in for a weekend solving session or treating yourself to a mental workout anytime. With tricky themes concocted by top crossword constructors, these 72 not so easy, not too hard Wednesday and Thursday puzzles offer satisfying solving, thanks to the expert editing of the legendary Mike Shenk. Originally published in The Wall Street Journal, all the puzzles have been newly

the first African American to win the Newbery Medal

monks and heretics

Ring of Steel is essential for anyone seeking to understand the last century of European history

Croatia and Serbia

A fascinating first history of the Yuppie phenomenon

The Neptune Project will attract male and female readers

the biological mother she barely knows

In her path to become a journalist

"A thrilling blockbuster in the great Ludlum tradition

despite obstacles

In 17th-century Iran

Many recipes are lightened for contem­porary tastes