At different times in its history Tibet has been renowned for pacifism and martial prowess, enlightenment and cruelty. The Dalai Lama may be the only religious leader who can inspire the devotion of a
Pink Floyd is one of the most creative, successful and enduring bands of all time. For the first time ever, here's the inside story of the band - told by the only member who has been there continuous
Little, author of several architecture books, writes the history of this traditional cottage popular for centuries in the Carolina's. Beginning with her own experiences restoring her Carolina cottage
From celebrated entertainer Michael Feinstein comes a beautifully illustrated account of the lives and legacies of the Gershwins—told through stories of twelve of their greatest songs and accompanied
John McCain’s evocative history of Americans at war, told through the personal accounts of thirteen remarkable soldiers who fought in major military conflicts, from the Revolutionary War of 1776 to th
General Kenney Reports is a classic account of a combat commander in action. General George Churchill Kenney arrived in the SouthwestPacific theater in August 1942 to find that his command, if not in
When Danzy Senna’s parents got married in 1968, they seemed poised to defy history. They were two brilliant young American writers from wildly divergent backgrounds—a white woman with a b
The Perfume Lover is a?candid personal account of the process?of composing a fragrance, filled with sensual scent descriptions, sexy tidbits, and historical vignettes.What if the most beautiful night
The never-more-necessary return of one of our most vital and eloquent voices on technology and culture, from the author of the seminal Close to the MachineWhen Ellen Ullman moved to San Francisco and
The definitive history of Pink Floyd by founding member Nick Mason, this reading edition brings up-to-date the band's incredible story as told uniquely from the inside out. Including the complete text
A fascinating look at the life of renowned trial lawyer M. Gerald Schwartzbach, who is perhaps best known for successfully defending actor Robert Blake against charges he had murdered his wife. You'll
The Pattern in the Carpet: A Personal History with Jigsaws is an original and brilliant work. Margaret Drabble weaves her own story into a history of games, in particular jigsaws, which have offered
