Chronicling the meteoric rise of one of today's hottest music stars, this comprehensive biography of Taylor Swift reveals how she conquered the pop and country music charts, earned a shelf full of awa
This handy, easy-to-use workbook is chock-full of probing questions, real-life stories, and practical tips on how to apply the profound spiritual insights from the Ignatian tradition of patient, praye
With excitement building as One Direction fans count down the days until the band’s summer tour reaches North America and their upcoming movie, 1D in 3D, hits theaters, this inside source provides eve
A 400th anniversary edition of one of the most inventive metaphysical poets, this compilation features the work of Richard Crashaw, one of the most emulated poets of his day, and famous for experiment
From profanity-laced clubhouse tirades and outspoken opinions on the state of the game to tears at an emotional funeral for his murdered granddaughter, Dallas Green tells his story for the first time
With the accessibility of a parenting how-to book and the thorough educational foundation of an expensive boxed curriculum, this guide will inspire parents to use their homes as classrooms as they tak
A wonderfully varied collection of women talk to Mavis Nicholson about their lives during the second world war. Their frank and vivid stories reveal intimate details of how they lived, worked, loved a
Coming back home from the Far East after years serving in Burma, George returns to South Wales to deal with ferociously Communist self-appointed commissars of the local colliery, and getting enough bl
A way to battle negative thinking, this book offers techniques for forming a positive perspective on life. The author explains how to separate opinion from fact and how to discern the difference betwe
In small-town, suburban New Zealand, with its seemingly average people, can be found many stories of lives, loves, aspirations, and, sporadically, a dark secret or two. As reported by a much-followed
Real-world examples abound in this resource that provides a basic context for understanding how anxiety affects people and those around them. The author shares 12 cases of various clients with whom sh
Sidesplitting jokes, puns, and puzzles are unleashed in this festive collection of quips for all of the major U.S. holidays. Each celebrated day from New Year’s to Christmas is afforded a separate cha
Experiencing the death of a loved one can often lead to questioning or abandoning one’s spirituality, yet in this compassionate book, Dr. Alan Wolfelt explains that the essential need to mourn and que
A hip beginner’s guide to one of the world’s most relaxing, inexpensive, and rewarding hobbies, this handbook puts a modern spin on an ancient craft by teaching readers how to whittle whimsical miniat
This collection of behind-the-scenes happenings from the history of the beloved stock car series shares stories of the great and the infamous, revealing privy insights into the drivers that fans thoug
Reflecting on the career of a prominent poet, this biography focuses on Canadian wordsmith Barrie Nichol—more commonly known by his pen name, bpNichol—who was a practicing lay psychoanalyst and vice p
Kingly in its theme and as entertaining as ever, this collection of fun wordplay puzzles provides stimulating brain exercise with some laughs to boot. For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper rea
First published in 1937, this woodworking classic reveals a fascinating look into the social structure of a 19th-century English town and a carpenter’s place in it. Encapsulating a time prior to power
Written by one of Europe’s most experienced and renowned fasting doctors, this step-by-step reference provides daily guidance to complete a seven-day fast. The guidebook addresses a myriad of topics a
From the author of the Chanters of Tremaris series comes a contemporary time travel fantasy, grounded in the landscape of Australia Beginning and ending, always the same, always now. The game, the sto
Named after the surface condition in which no object casts a shadow, the horizon cannot be seen, and only dark objects are discernible, this collection of poems explores how accidental voyeurism can f
Penned by the authors of the famed sci-fi series’ fanzine collections, this entertaining combination of episode guides and essays is a must-have for all Doctor Who aficionados. The handbook explores a
Largely written following a near-fatal medical emergency, this stirring collection of poetry offers the story of a young man whose gratitude at being alive is undercut by his own confusion and ambival
From three-star restaurants to local bistros and from luxury hotels to rooms with a view, this unique guide journeys through the unsurpassed culinary experiences one can only have in France. With reci
One of the most beloved stories of all time?The Hockey Sweater?is celebrated in this heartfelt recollection. Reflecting on the original short story and mortifying real-life moment that started it all,
Australia's most consistent cricketer and new vice captain is incredibly forthright in a mid-career biography chock full of surprises. "There's nothing more we can do for you. Maybe it's time you gave
In this overview, Eastern philosophies scholar Alan Watts offers an entertaining and brilliant synthesis of Taoism as it is portrayed in the teachings of some of its most classic works?including the T
Winner of the 2010 Le Cordon Bleu World Food Media Awards for Best Hard Cover Recipe Book,?a?sumptuous and mouthwatering collection of easy-to-cook Italian?recipes designed for everyday livingHere, Ar
A?year in?Melbourne's city life told in diary form, this contemporary and personal portrait depicts major events from the Australian?heat wave, which culminated in more than 400 bushfires,?to the dest
By introducing the parallel of the world’s favorite sport, this exploration of climate change policy steers clear of the scientific jargon and data that populate most books on the issue. Written as a
Poetry. Bilingual Edition. Translated from the French by Donald Revell. The LAST VERSES of Jules Laforgue is the first full-length collection of free verse published in the French language and, in man
?Red sky in the morning, sailor take warning; red sky at night, sailor's delight.” Atlantic Canadian tradition holds that such warnings be taken seriously. And with good reason; lives often hang in th
"Applauding the true heroes of the classroom, this compilation looks closely at the teachers who change lives one day and one lesson at a time. Instructors from all backgrounds are covered, from liter
On October 28, 1959, John Howard Griffin underwent a transformation that changed many lives beyond his own?he made his skin black and traveled through the segregated Deep South. His odyssey of discove
Knitwear designers Alana Dakos and Hannah Fettig are two friends living on opposite ends of the United States. They have come together to produce Coastal Knits, a compilation of ten fresh designs insp
Dick Smith takes on the hot topic of our times, arguing that Australian and global population growth carries enormous risks, dangers that none of our political parties is prepared to address. In 2011
Widely acclaimed when first published in the 1920s, Ford Madox Ford’s sequence of four novels, known collectively as Parade’s End, is one of the outstanding works about the Great War and British socie
Part intimate profile, part detailed discography, this music compilation explores the life and work of Tori Amos, one of the most prolific alternative rock artists of the past few decades. Known for h
A comprehensive introduction to IBM i?the operating system that runs on IBM's midrange computer systems (System i, iSeries, AS/400)?and its facilities, this in-depth resource uses step-by-step exercis
Fay, whose father is the lighthouse keeper of isolated Breaksea Island, makes friends with some of the soldiers from the combined Australian New Zealand Imperial Forces, and keeps in touch with them a
