The World According to Garp is a comic and compassionate coming-of-age novel that established John Irving as one of the most imaginative writers of his generation. A worldwide bestseller since its pu
A masterpiece that is breathtaking in its scope, SARUM is an epic novel that traces the entire turbulent course of English history. This rich tapesty weaves a compelling saga of five families who pres
First published in 1985, The Cider House Rules is set in rural Maine in the first half of the twentieth century. The novel tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch–saint and obstetrician, founder and direc
"It's enough to make Ludlum seem humdrum."ATLANTA JOURNAL & CONSTITUTIONChristian Hatcher, the licensed killer they call the Shadow Warrior, is out of jail and looking for the betrayer that got hi
Under the spell of la dolce vita . . .For centuries Italy has been many things to many people. In this brilliant anthology and traveler's companion, twenty-eight first-rate women writers reveal why th
'A GOLD MINE FOR SCHOLARS.' *Deidre Carmody The New York Times Now, in this extraordinary literary uncovering, the original first half of Mark Twain's American masterpiece is available for the first t
"A glorious book . . . A spirited defense of science . . . From the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought." *Los Angeles Times"POWERFUL . . . A stirring defense of informe
A horror classic is revisited to mark the twentieth anniversary of an author's remarkable debut with the story of a reporter who hears a vampire's chilling tale of centuries of life, told by a onetime
One hundred entertaining crossword puzzles challenge readers with a second installment in a series of game books that provide increasingly difficult puzzles for each day of the week, from Monday throu
"A HIGHLY NUANCED PORTRAIT, in every shade of gray, of individual women negotiating the transitions of what Levinson calls early adulthood *ages 18 to 45." *The New York Times Book ReviewNearly twenty
"A thoroughly entertaining page-turner."--Phillip MargolinLeeman Hayes, a black teenager in Tulsa, is accused of brutally murdering a young woman. As attorney Ben Kincaid struggles to pull together a
"Will empower all women to stop believing that our bodies are the problems, dieting the solution."--Harriet Lerner, Ph.D. Author of The Dance of AngerIn this revolutionary new book, bestselling author
In the Beauty of the Lilies begins in 1910 and traces God’s relation to four generations of American seekers, beginning with Clarence Wilmot, a clergyman in Paterson, New Jersey. He loses his faith bu
Folksy and fresh, endearing and affecting, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe is the now-classic novel of two women in the 1980s; of gray-headed Mrs. Threadgoode telling her life story to E
UPDATED, WITH NEW MATERIAL BY THE AUTHOR"WOMEN WHO RUN WITH THE WOLVES isn't just another book. It is a gift of profound insight, wisdom, and love. An oracle from one who knows."--Alice WalkerWithin e
Maria Montessori went beyond the conventions of the day to seek a new way of knowing and loving a child. In THE DISCOVERY OF THE CHILD, she describes the nature of the child and her method of working
At the center of Home Again is Madelaine, a brilliant cardiologist, a loving mother, a tender friend, a woman full of self-doubt. It is the story of her daughter, Lina, a confused and angry rebel and
"DAZZLING."--Time"[THEROUX'S] WORK IS DISTINGUISHED BY A SPLENDID EYE FOR DETAIL AND THE TELLING GESTURE; a storyteller's sense of pacing and gift for granting closure to the most subtle progression o
Blood runs cold--especially in this family.Thanks to a newfound connection with his natural father, librarian Jordan Poteet is suddenly a member of a rich Texas dynasty. But a series of poison-pen let
"Norton is clearly a charmer, and Gethers tells his story with contagious affection....Will warm the heart of any confirmed cat-lover."THE WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLDBefore Peter Gethers met Norton, th
DOES YOUR PARTNER . . .* have sudden outbursts of anger or rage?* become jealous without reason?* prevent you from seeing friends and family?* deny you access to family assets such as bank accounts, c
Through the centuries and across the world, the Virgin Mary has appeared to ordinary people of every race and culture, from scholars to illiterates, from the devout to the unbelieving, from young chil
Lovely Nyssa Wyndham, fair and proud as her mother, Blaze, is lady-in-waiting to Henry VIII's fourth wife. . . . Scandalizing all of England, Henry has his marriage annulled, for the Queen cannot meet
LEARN TO MEET THE NEEDS OF YOUR GIFTED CHILD? Though academic abilities have always been important in determining whether your child is gifted, talent in the visual or performing arts, leadership qual
With complete rules on more than 300 popular card games, including the new international laws of contract bridge, this comprehensive book also includes special sections on: choosing games for particul
This book is about love. What it is and what it isn't. It is about you--and about everybody who has ever reached out to touch the heart of another. Among many other lessons of the heart, Leo Buscaglia
The concept is a form of mental activity called imaging. It consists of vividly picturing in your mind a desired goal or objective and holding that image until it sinks into your unconscious mind, whe
In the small town of Larksville, the Pike family is hopelessly out of step with the daily rhythms of life after the tragic, accidental death of six-year-old Janie Rose. Mrs. Pike seldom speaks, blamin
WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD AND THE PRIX DU MEILLEUR LIVRE ETRANGER ? The Centaur is a modern retelling of the legend of Chiron, the noblest and wisest of the centaurs, who, painfully wounded ye
IT'S HARD TO BE HUMBLEWHEN YOU'RE SERVING WITH THE VERY BESTFor UDT/SEAL team member Gary R. Smith, just being part of an elite military organization wasn't enough--he had to be in the thick of the ac
An orphan whose wealthy uncle saved him from a life of poverty, Pete Sorenson has lived a fairy-tale life–complete with a sweet princess named Annie who provides the emotional support that Pete needs
FORTUNE magazine calls Harvey Mackay "Mr.-Make-Things-Happen." No matter where you are in your career, he can help you ride the expressway to success. This collection of on-target how-to's, insights,
A TRIPLE DOSE OF LAUGHTER--COMPLIMENTS OF GARFIELD!Imagine three GARFIELD classic collections in one plump volume and you've got a veritable War and Pizza of feline fun. But what do you expect from th
Speed, Alabama, is frantically preparing for the event of a lifetime: Sesquicentennial Week. And all her proud citizens are kicking up their heels in a lively, pompous fancy strut....
In 1948, as civil war ravaged Greece, children were abducted and sent to communist camps inside the Iron Curtain. Eleni Gatzoyiannis, forty-one, defied the traditions of her small village and the ter
Explains how the political process works in Washington today, with insider views of presidents, the Pentagon, congressmen and senators, and staff members, and of effective political techniques
Filled with letters, anecdotes, and examples drawn from the author's extensive counseling experience with men and women of all ages and walks of life, this powerful guide offers a profound yet easily
Sensational, dramatic, packed with rich excitement and filled with the sweep and violence of human passions, LES MISERABLES is not only superb adventure but a powerful social document. The story of ho
Included in this brilliant collection are twenty-five stories of twentieth-century Europe by some of the greatest writers of the era. Unique in their range of insights, these pieces reflect the vast u
In every moment the universe is whispering to you. Even ordinary events in your life carry communications from the realm of the Spirit. . . .Whether we are conscious of it or not, the universe is comm
