"In The Last Warlord, scholar Brian Glyn Williams takes Westerners inside the world of general Abdul Rashid Dostum, one of the most powerful of the Afghan warlords who have dominated the country since
Book four in a gentle, charming illustrated series, reminiscent of Paddington BearLife is certainly full of surprises at the Boubles Grand Hotel. When Mr Badger discovers a mirror that is anything but
Offering parents realistic expectations about toddler behavior, this guide provides detailed, how-to advice for teaching kids to share and for intervening when toddlers have difficulty sharing. It rev
This comprehensive history of the University of Washington football program focuses on the major eras in Husky football history, featuring the best teams, the greatest games, the biggest comebacks, an
Many jazz lives have unfolded as marginal existences, as jazz guitarist Peter Leitch attests in this honest memoir of a life lived in search of excellence in music and art, but also a life lived battl
The poet’s fifth collection is a series of centos that, on one level, draw inspiration from a traditional Newfoundland craft. Like a hooked rug made up of strips of fabric cut from old clothes, the ce
A celebration of the Centre for International Light Art’s 10-year anniversary, this beautiful catalog presents fascinating photos of the museum’s light installations accompanied by explanatory texts a
"A largely untold story of an extraordinary historical figure, this biography sheds light on the life of William Sheppard, a 19th-century African American who, for more than 20 years, defied segregati
Existing somewhere in that chasm between bodily function and souled-ness, Christine Miscione's debut collection illumines all that is perilous, beautiful, and raw about being human and brings a new vo
The iglu, a traditional winter shelter built in the Arctic for centuries, is a vital part of Inuit culture. The qamutiik, a traditional sled used for hunting, is an essential tool whose versatility an
In illustrated diary format, the hilarious tale of a boy who is a rugby master—not!Marcus is a math whiz who is not good at sports. But his dad, a self-help author, is convinced otherwise. He believes
In illustrated diary format, the hilarious tale of a boy who is a taekwondo master—not!Marcus is a math whiz who is not good at sports. But his dad, a self-help author, is convinced otherwise. He beli
Tracing its roots back more than 400 years, “There’s a Hole in the Bucket!” is another folk song classic that’s certain to delight today’s children. John M. Feierabend brings this beloved song to vivi
Originally published in 1950, this analysis by three respected activists successfully predicted the future course of Marxism. Their revolutionary critique of industrial civilization possessed a striki
Released for the first time 16 years after his death, this startling autobiography by one of the so-called “three tramps” from the John F. Kennedy assassination reveals the details of Chauncey Marvin
The best of today's Canadian short fiction is showcased in this third volume of the Carter V. Cooper Short Fiction Anthology series, which features the 12 stories short-listed—among them the three win
Happy Toast, Sad Toast, Sweet Toast, Mad Toast... From the award-winning Toast to Baby series, vibrant images of kiln-formed glass that look good enough to eat convey feelings in an innovative way.
Nineteen-year-old MaryJane Thomson seemed to have it all. Intelligent, creative, and beautiful, she was destined for a bright future. But a nightmare of delusions and hallucinations was unfolding. She
When financial expert Martin Hawes turned 50 he realized there were many more mountains he wanted to climb, but he wasn't getting any younger! He knew he had to make the next twenty summers really cou
As much personal journal as investigative journalism, this second edition traces the worsening developments at Fukushima Daiichi during the first year following the nuclear disaster. Often poetic in t
A tender story about a boy who draws strength from the moon as he misses his mother one long, cold nightHarry loves to know when things are going to happen. Exactly. Mum usually says "Time to get up,"
Telling the full story of the head Stooge, this work reveals the life-long career of a legendary funnyman. Born into a working-class family in Brooklyn, Moe Howard transformed his real-life experience
Chronicling a young superstar’s rise to fame, this account details how Texas teenager Austin Mahone went from anonymous high school student to Billboard charter. Readers learn about the early life of
When advertising executive Sarah Murphy heads to a small town to fulfill a mysterious last wish of her late grandmother, her journey leads her to love and greater understanding of both herself and her
Offering an unusual and exceptionally clear insight into Shakespeare’s philosophy and a viewpoint seldom considered, this book argues that his philosophy was consistent, consciously held, and profound
An exploration as well as a literary celebration of the fascinating young adult fantasy series, this companion guide takes readers deep into the rich universe of Cassandra Clare's New York Times–bests
The long-awaited second volume of the first-ever English-language study of the Red Army Faction (RAF)—West Germany’s most notorious urban guerillas—covers the period immediately following the organiza
Based on a three-year course prepared by Leon MacLaren for the School of Economic Science in London in the late 1960s, this book reassesses the first principles of economics. Leon MacLaren (1910–1994)
A cookbook that lets allergy sufferers have their cake and eat it too Based on a philosophy for health and well-being, this cookbook offers a selection of sensational healthy food for all occasions, w
The author of The Bat Scientists traces the evolution of humankind's astronomical knowledge from its origins to current findings, suggesting a range of educational projects while providing profiles of
It was 1967. Judy Huddleston’s parents had just gotten divorced, and she spent her last year of high school attending Doors concerts. Transformed from a perceptive child into a rebellious teenager ben
True, inspiring stories of eight ordinary women achieving extraordinary feats in rural AustraliaMaking a living from the land in Australia is not for the faint-hearted. Isolation, hard physical work,
In his new collection, renowned writer and poet Harry Ricketts finds room for three songs written in Hong Kong in 1975 and a 1979 poem about a war poet. Other poems remember departed friends and early
James Brown’s fifth book of poetry moves through personal lyrics, narrative desire, and short takes, before arriving at a climactic antipoetry. Warm Auditorium is Brown at his most formally diverse, w
A poetry collection about connectivity, this book suggests that humankind is linked by its concerns for global human rights and a sustainable global climate. Named for a root system that connects seem
In this book, 35 directors champion their favorite overlooked or critically savaged gems. Among these guilty pleasures, almost-masterpieces, and undeniable classics in need of revival are unsung noirs
