When the New York Post published Tina Traster’s essay about her difficulty bonding with her daughter, Julia, whom she and her husband had adopted from a Siberian orphanage, the seasoned journalist was
Bursting into print with an impassioned poem on the death of Pushkin, Mikhail Lermontov attracted unfavorable attention from the authorities while enjoying a high reputation in literary circles and be
With 100-plus years of Red Sox history, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Boston fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates,
Beginning with an explanation of the certification process and working toward fundamental exam objectives, this guide gives test-takers all they need to know to pass the DB2 10.1 Fundamentals certific
Written with gratitude for all educators, Pope Francis offers deep understanding and challenge in these powerful reflections for successful catechesis, teaching, and education. The writings express ho
With 40 monologues for men chosen from plays written in the last 10 years, this collection offers a variety of compelling one-person pieces. Commentary from a theater professional who has worked on th
The most common eye disease among those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes is diabetic retinopathy and this book explains the disease, how it develops, and options for treatment. Affecting more than five
Bruce Meyer’s forte is to delve into the interconnectedness of our relationship with the physical and the spiritual. He is a poet channeling the music and suffering of the human experience and, beyond
The stories in Istanbul Blues are filled with Buket Uzuner’s remarkable sensitivity and psychological insight, taking us into the memories and imaginations of children and adults, and exploring shared
Boundless Solitude tells the story of Handan Sarp, a soprano at the Istanbul City Opera who has struggled throughout her life to come to terms with her lesbianism in a society that shuns the open expr
A breathtaking novel that follows the hidden and intertwined lives of four young women as they face difficult, life-changing, impossible choices during the 1920s, 1960s, and the present'I woke up with
With a unique and highly popular theme, this activity book takes steampunk enthusiasts on an exciting ramble through a Victorian-Edwardian wonderland that imaginatively blends past and future. Beautif
With 2014 marking the 60th anniversary of the release of Elvis Presley’s first record, “That’s All Right,” this book makes the perfect companion for celebrating the life and music of one of the world’
Brains will feel the burn with this fantastic puzzle book that stretches and flexes the mind. For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving the daily JumbleR, which a
PI Cliff Hardy's 39th case sees him investigating what a famous 19th century shipwreck has to do with a multi-million dollar heist featuring a cast of characters that shouldn't be trustedThe idea of e
"Between A and Z"is a collection of poems that begins in Tehran, Iran, and ends in San Antonio, Texas, with plenty of stops along the way to observe people, places and nature, and to gather stories. S
Rowan Williams's first collections of poems, After Silent Centuries and Remembering Jerusalem, along with a selection of new ones make up this new collection. It displays a poetry that embodies abstra
A sense of awe swept through natural history circles in 18th-century London when the first ships returned from Sydney with their cargo of exotic animals, birds, and plants—and striking watercolor illu
"This close look at Wonder Woman's history portrays a complicated heroine who is more than just a female Superman with a golden lasso and bullet-deflecting bracelets. The original Wonder Woman was ahe
Historically accurate, spiritually profound, and evocatively written, this fictional biography of Hildegard of Bingen offers an unforgettable encounter with the astonishing medieval nun, visionary and
A year's worth of really simple Sunday afternoon craft projects for parents to undertake with their kids—great fun and easy to make for even the most artistically challengedA collection of 52 blissful
When Baby-o wakes up there are games to play and lots to discover in the busy back garden, in this joyful board book for sharing words and conversation with children Let's Go, Baby-o! You and me! To t
Choosing meals prepared with fresh, natural ingredients isn’t just healthy, it’s good for the earth. In Don’t Cook the Planet, author Emily Abrams and an all-star collection of chefs and ecoactivists
By making use of the latest in world energy statistics, author Mark Lynas shows that with wind and solar still at only about one percent of global primary energy, looking to renewable energy as a solu
Getting Up for the People tells the story of the Assembly of Revolutionary Artists of Oaxaca (ASARO) by remixing their own images and words with curatorial descriptions. Part of a long tradition of so
See how easy it is to sew pajamas, nightgowns, and swimwear for 18" dolls that mimic current clothing trends for girls. This book takes crafters step by step through the sewing process with patterns a
Wow your friends and family with fun, handcrafted greeting cards created with moveable parts. This inspiring collection of projects that include slider, pop-up, springfold, stair-step, and spinner des
Presenting detailed descriptions on how to enjoy and play nearly 100 of the province’s most alluring golf holes, Spectacular Golf Ontario is the latest installment in a popular series. With a foreword
Combining precise attention to detail with linguistic virtuosity and a dry humor, promising young Irish poet Caoilinn Hughes traces the parallels between scientific exploration and poetic venturing in
Chronicles the life of the first ever Maui native to ever appear in a World Series, from his struggles with ADHD as a boy to his entrance into the big leagues out of high school to his championship pe
With new research and revelations that will surprise even the most ardent baseball history buffs, this engaging account tells the story of the mostly forgotten world of the mercenaries, scalawags, and
With examples from the world of science, this reference teaches scientists how to create graphs, analyze statistics and regressions, and plot and organize scientific data. Scientists can learn the tip
"Comprehensive and detailed, this reference presents the critical revisions in technical topics driven by emerging technology and building-code changes. Starting with a basic overview of the National
Based on the popular international Te Papa exhibition “Whales: Giants of the Deep,” this resource brings these majestic marine mammals and their underwater world to life, with a special focus on the w
Through a complementary combination of prose and poetry, Lynn Davidson has crafted an emotionally charged narrative with an awareness for language, rhythm, and form. The three interconnected personal
Elizabeth Nannestad’s playful, close observations of wilderness and wild women of several generations are held together by the wind and time shifts. With broad, encompassing sweep of history, untamed
Focused on the theme of a well-lived life, Other Animals is the powerful and provocative first book from one of New Zealand’s most exciting new poets. With a uniquely lyrical voice, these works find t
Celebrating Berlin's Ethnological Museum collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies of Freie Universitat Berlin, this volume catalogs the museum’s famous Northwest Coa
The manuscript, written in London in English in 1852 and never published, was given to the MAK (Museum of Applied Arts) by Gottfried Semper himself in 1867. It deals with the systematics of a museum a
