Issue of January 14, 2008
6 articles in this issue.
Wendy Robards reviews "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" by Mohsin Hamid.
Crossing the deserts of Phoenix, the keening wind is the only constant. It shifts the sands and changes the landmarks; it swallows whole towns and uncovers things that should never have come to light. The heat of the day makes traveling nearly impossible, but now something stange, something unnatural, walks out of the night ...
The Mounds of Scorpid Hominae. Scorpions have up to twelve eyes, but are not so gifted in social graces.
Getting ready for the big game? Just looking for a tasty snack to take the edge off winter? Try some delicious and trouble-free nachos!
KK Brown trims a banana tree and finds a surprise: a dove's nest!
How do you stop yourself from looking at the revelation of the most horrible secret you've ever encountered in your life?