Inversions by Iain Banksby Iain Banks

In the winter palace, the King's new physician has more enemies than she at first realises. But then she also has more remedies to hand than those who wish her ill can know about. In another palace across the mountains, in the service of the regicidal Protector General, the chief bodyguard too has his enemies. He also has at least one person he cares for deeply and who cares for him, though neither can risk saying so.

An Introduction to Classical Econometric Theory

In this book, Paul A. Ruud, a well known and respected scholar, makes sense of this complex field by presenting a careful intuitive understanding of the subject. He teaches the reader to think like an econometrician, not like a person simply learning how to get the "right" answers.

Temperance, forensic anthropologist for the state of Quebec, is recalled from a course for a gruesome duty. Biker war is raging in Quebec and two of its foot soldiers have blown themselves up. She is the person best qualified to make sense of what remains.

The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World

This book came highly recommended, but I was skeptical. Nerdy pointless trivia? Becoming the "smartest person in the world" by reading Brittanica? I was even skeptical about the format--an alphabetical tour through the encyclopedia, with starting entries on a-ak, a capella, Aachen, Aaron, etc. Fortunately, Jacobs is a very talented narrator, and he had me hooked in the first few pages. His method of detailing the journey from A to Z was very effective.

Cooking for One

How do you make delicious, one-person meals? It is often difficult to purchase food for one person at the grocery store, but this cookbook promises to give you delicious recipes that you will enjoy and can make anytime. From breakfasts and snacks to lunches and desserts, this cookbook will leave you feeling pampered, not frustrated, when cooking at home. You'll also find tips on meal planning, a guide to ingredients, and a list of essential foods to always keep on hand in your kitchen.