C. L. R. James was one of the most influential Marxists of his generation. His important contributions ranged from the subjects of Black liberation to contemporary philosophy and even touched on the a
Farewell Damascus, set in the city during the early 1960s, is both a paean to a beloved homeland and an ode to human dignity. Armed with her customary humor, pathos, and knack for suspense, Ghada Samm
High school meets classic horror in this YA contemporary twist on Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.Welcome to Hollow Pines, Texas, where high school is truly horrif
A fascinating tour through the evolution of the human diet, and how we can improve our health by understanding our complicated history with food.There are few areas of modern life that are burdened by
"Quin's prose never falters; it's stunning." The Paris ReviewThis new collection of rare and unpublished writing by the cult 1960s author explores the risks and seductions of going over the edge
An illustrated manual for using physical movement and alignment to resolve chronic pain and tension and work with the emotions • Includes 62 exercises to work with emotions through the body and s
On the African continent, images of mothers and children are found wherever the visual arts are, from early rock-art sites in Egypt and the Sahara to the contemporary arts of South Africa. Found in a
At twenty-two, Calista Beckett is trying to overcome her early fame and fortune. The former savior of the world on Starlight is now a freshman at college—miles away from L.A. and her former existence.
Celebrated poet David Mason reviews the work and lives of writers who traveled, who emigrated or were exiled, who shaped the literature of their homelands. Mason writes about seasoned travelers (Patri
Joe loves fishing. He loves watching the water and looking at the sky, he loves the peacefulness, and he especially loves dreaming about catching the Big One.Joe’s dad does not love fishing. He doesn’
The Book of Neoism brings together the collected writings of Hungarian-Canadian artist Istvan Kantor, one of the early members of the Neoism artistic and subcultural movement that revolved around arti
Servants and socialites sip cocktails side by side on their way to new lives in this “thrilling, seductive, and utterly absorbing” (Paula Hawkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author) his
A fiercely courageous account of one woman’s unflinching, raw, and ultimately hopeful journey through sex and porn addiction.For almost two decades, Erica Garza was consumed by a singular, secre
In the bestselling tradition of Hillbilly Elegy comes an exploration of the American heartland—a fascinating and eye-opening collection of interviews and stories about the powerful grassroots po
A pioneering psychologist reveals the most effective route to success relies on just three emotions A string of bestsellers has alerted us to the link between greatness and grit—the ability to p
"Jane Sinner snarked her way into my heart, and she's never leaving. Prepare to fall hard for this hilarious, heartfelt gem of a book."—Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. T
“A dazzling high-wire act. I turned every page with a sense of wonder and excitement.” —RICHARD RUSSOA richly layered novel of love, ambition, and duplicity, set against the sto
During a routine battle with the villainous Jack O'Lantern, Venom fi nds himself transported to a far-off world and learns a terrible truth - a deadly new species called the Poisons has emerged from t
Dead Pledges is the first book to explore the ways that U.S. culture—from novels and poems to photojournalism and horror movies—has responded to the collapse of the financialized consumer credit econo
Palliative Psychology provides clinical, evidence-based training in palliative and end of life care for clinical psychologists to accomplish specific therapeutic goals. Chapters provide a clear road m
Collection of 5 short stories – The Little Princess, No Place for Nathan, Daddy’s Boy, The Wild Child and Scarlett’s Secret – previously available as individual e-shorts.
Custer Went First. Based on soldier and Indian survivor accounts, much of the Battle of the Little Bighorn occurred while Custer was incapacitated. This book explores the battle with a different appro
The only guidebook covering three short routes to Santiago de Compostela:just the last five stages of the Camino de Santiago (Camino Francés) from Sarria to Santiago;the Camino Finisterre and its Muxí
The courageous Cougar is Megaville's friskiest superhero, tossing crooks left and right with her loyal sidekick, the cunning Cub. But when a slow night on the prowl leads to a one night stand, their p
Paris at the time of the French Revolution was the world capital of science. Its scholars laid the foundations of today's physics, chemistry and biology. They were true revolutionaries: agents of an u
While many studying criminology learn to examine offenders, offending, and its consequences, few actually journey into the physical world of prisons to meet offenders face-to-face. Created spec
You already know the one thing the paleo movement, the revolutionary Whole 30 diet, and plant-based eaters all agree on: Eating dairy-free! That's because this one simple change has the power to resol
Neve Angel’s life is all work and no play, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. One of Denver’s top sports reporters, she's fought hard to make it in a male-dominated world, and she won’t back dow
'Sheer, magnificent pointlessness' Marcus Berkmann, Spectator gift guideReader reviews: 'The perfect stocking filler for fans of our four-legged friends and great British pubs alike' - Richard Attwood
The final novel in Michelle Hauck's Birth of Saints trilogy, Steadfast follows Grudging and Faithful in telling the fateful story of Claire and Ramiro and their battle against a god that hungers for b
SUPERANNO Chet is both proud and haunted by his naval service in Vietnam. Grieving his wife’s death, he decides to return to the country and begins to unravel the mystery of two nurses who went missin
This book offers a comprehensive reference guide to operations research theory and applications in health care systems. It provides readers with all the necessary tools for solving health care problem
In this fascinating audiobook, Alice Pung writes about one of her deep influences - the much-loved and hugely successful John Marsden. Alice writes: 'I keep coming back to John Marsden. What makes him
Four interlocking narratives set in four American cities form a richly comic feast about love, academia, an elusive Tibetan novelist—and SOFA, a protest group so mysterious its very initials are
The proceedings of DOSFIAC 2017 consist of papers on topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, cloud computing, IOT, smart reservoir, visualization, GIS and SCADA systems. Th
The world of Contagion is a dark and terrifying place. On the surface it is no different than the world you and I live in. Most people go on about their lives never realizing the terrors that walk amo
Language and Culture in Mathematical Cognition, Fourth Edition focuses on the role of linguistic and cultural factors in math cognition and development. It covers a wide range of topics, including ana
This book provides a comprehensive review of the structure, function and pathophysiology of the pulmonary vasculature. Emerging evidence reveals the multifaceted roles played by the pulmonary vasculat
The Let's Read Japanese series provides graded stories for all learners of Japanese, allowing them to practice the language at different levels, and also learn about Japanese culture and society.The b
