Novelist, short-story writer, winner of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize, Katherine Anne Porter is one of America’s most respected and enduring literary figures. Upon her death in
Readers may be shocked to discover that America's most provocative (and conservative) satirist, P. J. O'Rourke, was at one time a raving pinko, with scars on his formerly bleeding heart to prove it.
In The Long Fuse, Don Cook investigates the American Revolution from the British side, throwing new light on this colorful age and its players. He draws from a multitude of primary sources, including
Written originally for a special issue of The New Yorker and reissued here with a new forward by the author, Within the Context of No Context is George W. S. Trow's brilliant exposition on the state
Illustrated in lifelike full-color paintings, Astonishing Animals details ninety-seven of the most amazing animals from around the world. You'll find the hairy seadevil, the spectacular Sulawesi nake
In a crumbling, isolated house at the foot of Mount Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas, lives an embittered judge who wants only to retire in peace from a world he has found too messy for justice, when hi
Surfers and surfing aficionados worldwide will be enthralled with this fascinating autobiography of Nat Young, arguably one of the world's best surfers and a pioneer of the "shortboard" style.
In this searching, vivid inquiry Robert Coles shows how children struggle with questions of moral choice. Bringing to life the voices of children from a rich diversity of backgrounds, he explores thei
Around the House, the Fox Chased the Mouse is the newest installment in Rick Walton's award-winning language arts series, which has sold over 150,000 copies! This frolicking adventure teaches children
Tucker Dohr loves ballet but is constantly teased by football players his age for being a sissy, however they see him in a whole new light when circumstances place him in a position to help them win t
$15.95 hardcover 1-58685-153-5 9 x 10 in, 32 pp, Color Illustrations Throughout, Rights: W, Children's Picture BookWhat's more fun than a clowder of cats, a rafter of turkeys, a swarm of bees, or
Jay's public personna is confident, adventurous, and strong. But his close friends also know his vulnerable side, captured on the pages of this book. He is warm, sensitive, and focused on bringing hap
It's time for Santa to get his hair trimmed, so he stops by Peg's Salon. She trims and shampoos and everything seems fine, but when Santa's ready to go his hair somehow turned green! What happened?
An exploration of stunning window decor, from Palm Beach to Seattle and New York, showcases a wide variety of styles and decorating philosophies, and features a discussion on the importance of good cu
Fall in love with Emily, an irresistible monkey with a taste for beignets and mischief, and Madame Dubois, the refined New Orleans matriarch who cares for her. The two spend their days shopping in the
Once there was a Bull...(Frog) is an endearing story of a frog who lost his hop. He looks for it everywhere: under a toad...(stool), behind a dog...(house), and under a hedge...(hog), but it's nowhere
The resonant diction and razor-sharp storytelling of Hansen's earlier books echo through Nebraska. These 11 gemlike tales range from the blue heart of the blizzard of 1888 to the sweltering jungles of
Breaking onto the scene in 1982 with Diner, which was hailed by one critic as a masterpiece of observation, Academy Award-winner Barry Levinson has since become recognized as one of the preeminent wri
