A moment-by-moment account of the heroic operation by U.S. Marines to rescue thousands of American troops and allies in the final twenty-four hours of the Vietnam War focuses on the stories of eleven
A personal account by the Harvard Medical School lecturer and political activist traces his explorations into the psychological sources and consequences of some of the past half-century's most disturb
Drawing on the wisdom of more than 200 creative thinkers, the author of True North lays out strategies for harnessing one's creativity for greater success. 35,000 first printing.
Explores every facet of water and examines the issues surrounding water scarcity and what can be done to ensure that humans have plenty of clean water in the future.
Follows the journey of two women--the vice president of marketing for Real Simple magazine and the guitarist of the band Antigone Rising--who fell in love, wanted to start and family and both became p
A daily devotional draws from the author's best-selling book Love Your Life, a religious exploration into what it really means to be happy. By the author of 75,000 first printing.
Looks at the importance of cooperation in human beings and in nature, arguing that this social tool is as an important aspect of evolution as mutation and natural selection. 50,000 first printing.
Homer's Odyssey has a timeless allure. It is an ancient story that is significant for every generation: the struggle of a homesick, battle-weary man longing to return to love and family. Odysseus's s
The prevailing view of China is that the country is an economic juggernaut sure to become the dominant power of the twenty-first century. In this provocative and stimulating book critically acclaimed
Meet the ladies: a flock of smart, affectionate, highly individualistic chickens who visit their favorite neighbors, devise different ways to hide from foxes, and mob the author like she's a rock sta
On the azure blue morning of 9/11 the skies were pronounced "severe clear," in the parlance of airline pilots; a gorgeous day for flying. Nearly 5,000 flights were cruising the skies over America whe
Since the earliest days of the republic, great engineering projects have shaped American landscapes and expressed American dreams. The ambition to build lies as close to the nation's heart as the bel
Provides an account of the intricacies of the politics, finances, unpleasantness, and the hypocrisy of American arms trading, tracing the use of assault weapons in various human rights disasters and e
Ten Years Have Passed since the shocking attacks on the World Trade Center, and after seven years of conflict, the last U.S. combat troops left Iraq—only to move into Afghanistan, where the ten-year-
An emperor bows abjectly before his conquerors on the deck of a battleship. As smoke yet rises from a bloody battlefield, a dejected general proffers his sword to his victorious opponent. Frock-coate
Americans want to be humane toward the mentally ill, yet we have always been divided about what is best for them and for society. Now, the foremost historian of the care of the mentally ill compelling
This fine blend of Harvard scholarship and seasoned judgment is really two books in one. The first develops a sophisticated approach to negotiation for executives, attorneys, diplomats -- indeed, for
In 1996 less than half of all eligible voters even bothered to vote. Fewer citizens each year follow government and public affairs regularly or even think they should. Is popular sovereignty a failur
According to Time magazine, Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf holds "the world's most dangerous job." He has twice come within inches of assassination. His forces have caught more than 670 member
What if you could live in a state of unconditional love all the time? If you could love peole, not because they fill your needs or because they love you, but because you're connected to a state of pu
"This accessible and pragmatic book for anyone who has had his or her heart broken by the termination of a romantic relationship...[is] a care package...that can help the brokenhearted heal."---Spirit
Forget the stereotypes. Today's Japanese women are shattering them -- breaking the bonds of tradition and dramatically transforming their culture. Shopping-crazed schoolgirls in Hello Kitty costumes
Here, published for the first time in the United States, is the last book by Roger Deakin, famed British nature writer and icon of the environmentalist movement. In Deakin's glorious meditation on wo
Did you know that... shark embryos can attack? caterpillars can tap dance? koalas have fingerprints almost identical to those of humans? And, who would have guessed that...
Women are the most powerful force reshaping the future of America. Stronger than political parties, mightier than religious differences, able to leap cultural schisms in a single bound, women are qui
Today's 18-to-40-year-olds make for a notoriously elusive group of consumers: they're savvy, sophisticated, and particular. They're all but immune to traditional advertising and have an instinctive s
Some portion of the American public will react negatively to almost any new corporate initiative, as Disney discovered when it announced its plans to build an historical theme park in Virginia. Simil
In this heartfelt memoir, master baker and star of the #1 hit TLC show, Buddy Valastro tells his inspiring storyand recounts his family's warm memories from a lifetime of living, loving, and ca
