From the New York Times bestselling author comes a riveting collection of short fiction, marked by the piercing psychological insight and brilliant characterization that are hallmarks of his acclaimed
When Little CritterR finds out one of his neighbors is in need, he and his friends rally together and volunteer their help. They soon learn community service is rewarding . . . and fun! Who can the Cr
A late-night poker game in Bangkok nets American ex-pat writer Poke Rafferty the "opportunity" to write the biography of Khun Pan, a flamboyant, vulgar, self-made billionaire with a criminal past an
The man's guide to anything and everything in the infertility universe Greg Wolfe went through four cycles of IVF on his rocky journey to fatherhood?and now, with profound sympathy and side-splitti
An engrossing and fact-filled collection of the great screwups of the Great War Never had there been a war on the scale of World War II?a global conflict so widespread and involving so many differe
This is the story of the greatest con in financial historyone that has commanded the attention of the entire world from the day the news broke on December 11, 2008. Bernard Madoff's financial
The latest book in the Michael E. Gerber franchise, The E-Myth Enterprise explores the requirement that any new business must meet: the satisfaction of its four primary influencers?its employees, cust
Former London policeman Alan Banks relocated to Yorkshire seeking some small measure of peace. But depravity and violence are not unique to large cities. His new venue, the quaint little village of Ea
This appealing board book is perfect for having lots of counting fun, with lift-the-flaps on every spread for interactivityfeatures illustrations of characters from Fisher-Price's Precious Pla
From the author of Still Life with Elephant comes the story of one woman and her quest to save a majestic animal. After a year spent caring for baby elephants in Africa, Neelie Sterling is preparin
William Zinsser's classic bestseller, On Writing Well, has inspired three generations of writers, journalists and students. In Writing Places, he delightfully recalls the many colorful and amusing loc
Join the Berenstain Bears on their latest lift-the-flap adventure! Gracie the kitten has gone missing. Did she go inside the haunted house on top of Spook Hill? Brother and Sister gather up thei
The Perfect Language Tool for Learners of German Comprehensive and authoritative, with all the words and phrases you need Extra help with difficult words German in focus?your guide to German la
In little more than a generation, Asia has emerged from centuries of stagnation to become the rising force of the global economy. This transformation has been so spectacular that some have called it a
Finally, here is a book that gets to the heart of what professional women want. Like most of us, you've had enough of the sixty-hour workweeks, the day-care dash, and the vacations that never get take
Boys will be boys . . . It's time we stopped trying to "fix" them. Boys today are being bombarded with a slew of diagnoses?ADHD, Asperger's, bipolar disorder?at an alarming rate and at younger ages
We live in a world of dramatic and unpredictable change that is wiping out time-honored businesses and long-standing institutions while ushering in unprecedented opportunities for creative individuals
Exhausted and disillusioned with the world of theater in May 1935, Josephine Tey has traveled to Cornwall to spend the summer with her friends the Motleys at their run-down but beautiful country estat
AlaIs, the spirited and indomitable princess of France, returns for another thrilling adventure in this historically rich, mesmerizing sequel to The Canterbury Papers. Paris, October 1207. There is
It's salty, smoky, and sweet. It can make almost any dish better. It's bacon, and it's the best meat ever! In Bacon: A Love Story, popular bacon blogger Heather Lauer serves up a piping hot dish of
England, 1766: After a long voyage from the East Indies, a ship docks in Bristol, England, and rumor quickly spreads about its unusual cargo. In the final two crates is a pair of young elephants, in p
Pioneering oceanographer Curtis Ebbesmeyer unravels the mystery of marine currents, uncovers the astonishing story of flotsam, and changes the world's view of trash, the ocean, and our global enviro
For thirty years, Farrah Fawcett and Alana Stewart were friends, and in that time they'd been through it all. But in the fall of 2006, a test of their friendship arose unlike any other they'd faced: F
When Little CritterR wants a new skateboard, Dad tells him that he needs to save his own money to buy it! From feeding the dog to selling lemonade, Little Critter learns the value of a dollar.
From a World-Leading Bilingual Dictionary Publisher Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of all the words and phrases you need in French Easy-to-use French grammar guide?the perfect complement t
From a World-Leading Bilingual Dictionary Publisher Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of all the words and phrases you need in Spanish Easy-to-use Spanish grammar guide?the perfect complement
Past and present intertwine in this brilliant exploration of loyalty and greed from bestselling mistress of suspense Val McDermid. Fife, Scotland, 1984. Mick Prentice abandons his family at the hei
A riveting, true-life account of violence, racial injustice, and betrayal within the ranks of the Boston Police Department The Boston police officers who brutally beat Michael Cox at a deserted
The new concise edition of The Collins Italian Dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of today?s language with over 190,000 entries and translations, and a comprehensive grammar supplement that teac
American Brad Washburn had an impact on his protÉgÉs and imitators as profound as that of any other adventurer in the twentieth century. Unquestionably regarded as the greatest mountaineer
From the very first page of this stunning novel, readers are drawn into the lives of eight seemingly ordinary women who pass through Manhattan's swanky Four Seasons Hotel. While offering sanctuary t
Once Upon a Time young adults with a modicum of social skills and the basic know-how to run a household were let loose upon a grateful world But no longer.How did this come about? Why are so-called "g
Kevin Michael Connolly is a twenty-four year-old man who has seen the world in a way most of us never will. Whether swarmed by Japanese tourists at Epcot Center as achild or holding court at the X Ga
A spicy, raucously satiric follow-up to Jill Nelson's bestselling Sexual Healing In Let's Get It On, a group of savvy friends start what they couldn't find elsewhere—a "full-service spa" tha
Are you stalking your ex? Try a Pisco Sour.Drowning out the ticking of your biological clock? A bee's Knees will do.Spoiling for a vicious brawl with your dearest loved ones? A Tipperary helps you get
Back from their USO stint in the South Pacific in the fall of 1943, Rosie Winter and her best friend, Jayne, head upstate to visit the home of Jayne's recently deceased fiancE. But what they find leav
It is written in an unknown language and illustrated with enigmatic drawings. First surfacing in the court of Rudolph II of Bohemia, the Voynich Manuscript has developed a global cult following of c
On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed a remarkable emergency landing when Captain "Sully" Sullenberger skillfully glided US Airways Flight 1549 onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 ab
Celebrity host of CMT's Cowboy U Rocco Wachman's modern guide to being a cowboy Cowboy: The Ultimate Guide to Living Like a Great American Icon is the first book to explore, through a pop-cultur
Red Auerbach was one of the greatest basketball coaches in sports history. Bill Russell was the star center and five-time MVP for Auerbach's Celtics, and together they won eleven championships in thir
