From the author of In the Middle of the Future: Tom Plate on Asia—another substantial anthology of searching columns that tackle the really tough questions on where the U.S.-China rivalry and relation
The village of South Mardian likes the old ways. This may be 1957, but South M. still features a blacksmith, a village idiot, and an elaborate fertility ritual performed at the winter solstice. There'
Sameer's neighbors left when war came to Lebanon, but now they have returned and instead of finding a friend to play with, Sameer meets an unfriendly girl, Muna, who confronts him about taking olives
Look at it this way... Everywhere we look, “framing” affects how we see things. Frames restrict our view, keeping us from seeing the whole truth, and subtly influencing our take on everything from dec
Each day is an opportunity to start all over again. Here are 365 day-starters to help you put your world right, starting with yourself and improving the present moment. These inspirational thoughts fo
In Seljuk Cuisine, Omur Akkor looks at the cuisine of one of the earliest empires to come to Anatolia, the Seljuks. Through storytelling and history-rich recipes, Akkor shows how deeply food was inter
This is the true story of the unique friendship between Harry Goodridge and Andre, the harbor seal who was as comfortable in Goodridge’s home as he was in Penobscot Bay. Andre became Rockport, Maine’s
Do you believe rules were meant to be broken? If so, this improvisational quilt-as-you-go technique is for you. Instead of dealing with precise paper patterns and cutting measurements, you’ll learn ho
Sports historian Robert W. Cohen has chosen and profiles the on-field exploits of the 50 best players to ever wear the Boston Red Sox uniform. Chances are you’ll find your favorite player here.
French Braid lovers won’t want to miss the latest evolution of Jane Hardy Miller’s wildly popular design series. Quilters have been asking for more, and Jane delivers with a collection of 8 vivid new
Pinkerton agent Bill Robuck makes his living bringing rogue gunslingers and bank robbers to justice, with the help of his longtime comrades. Hot on the trail of an outlaw, Robuck discovers a Judas amo
Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence tells the remarkable story of Mahavira, a young prince who renounces his wealth and power to become a wandering monk. Mahavira imagined a world where no one gets hurt
Join Elizabeth Griffin as she jumps into the unknown in search of....Love. Following inspiration she travels and ends up halfway around the world in Italy. A diagnosis of breast cancer changes the pan
Divided into four seasons and discussing more than 30 cases concerning some of the most recognizable names in the business, The Little Book of Fashion Law looks at the many issues of this fascinating
This is the new and substantially expanded edition of a modern chess classic. Upon its publication in 2006, Van Perlo’s Endgame Tactics won the two most prestigious book awards in the chess world, as
Veteran journalist Dan Leger tells the story of Mike Duffy’s rise to the top in Canadian media, his entanglement with the Harper Conservatives, and the scandal that made him one of the most controvers
Time for the Daltons to try on a different kind of ball-and-chain! Urgent message for the Dalton brothers: the president has approved a special measure to combat overpopulation in the country’s prison
Abbey Sutton leaves all she’s ever known back in Wyoming when she accepts a job as a governess on Nantucket Island. She soon finds her affections torn between her widowed employer and mysterious light
Civil War veteran "Pinto" Lowery is a vagabond mustanger haunted by his dead comrades—until Tully Oakes hires him to tend his farm and protect his family in his absence. Pinto faces hostile Commanches
Behind the costumes and miracle cures of a western Medicine Show is Ray Storey, a man who seeks vengeance for his little brother's senseless murder. When he finally tracks down the killer, Storey must
Elegant and sophisticated, macarons are a delight for the eye as well as the tastebuds. Mowie Kay shows how to create professional-looking macarons in your own kitchen with his sensational new book, f
Well over a million people of Sri Lankan origin live outside South Asia. The Encyclopedia of the Sri Lanka Diaspora is the first comprehensive study of the lives, culture, beliefs and attitudes of imm
Offers a clear, simple account of what really happened prior to, during, and after the seizure of the USS "Pueblo" by the North Koreans in January of 1968, implicating the National Security Agency in
Michelin USA Big Sky Country Map 172 (scale: 1:1,267,000)—part of Michelin's brand-new US regional map series with bright green covers—zooms in close for comprehensive coverage of Idaho, Montana and W
For almost two decades, the columns of journalist Tom Plate have been featured in leading newspapers of the world and have focused entirely on one gigantic subject — the dynamic rise of Asia. Now, for
Fragrant mint has long been used to add aromatic highlights to dishes around the world, and this delightful gift cookbook shows 30 delectable ways to use fresh mint in dishes ranging from minty yogurt
Award-winning quilters Jane Hall and Dixie Haywood have been making quilts with the Pineapple Log Cabin block for decades. Now you can use their secrets to create your own perfect pineapple quilts. Le
Garlic is one of the world's most distinctive tastes and perhaps can claim to be the cook's most indispensable kitchen ingredient. It adds pungency in its raw state, yet is wonderfully creamy if baked
During the reign of the Ottoman Empire, one of the largest and lasting empires in history, many great architectural projects were developed at the request of sultans. As was the practice of all great
Scott Olmsted is an NRA-certified rifle instructor, former Marine rifleman, and editor in chief of the NRA's American Hunter magazine, as well as an expert marksman. In Make Every Shot Count!, he comb
On a distant alien world, a race against time and human stupidity. Kim’s group, still stranded halfway across Antares, must get back to the base camp through a journey filled with deadly encounters. M
They say music soothes the savage beast. But what will the Beast’s music do? Travelling down the Rhine, Yoko and her friends save a young stranger from drowning. Sensing foul play, the young Japanese
Two Years Before the Mast is a classic travel narrative which inspired canonical works like Moby Dick and Sailing Alone Around the World. As he follows Richard Henry Dana (a Harvard dropout-turned-sai
Orson Foxworth celebrates his return to New Orleans by giving a dinner in the 1840 room at Antoines restaurant, ostensibly planned to present his niece for the Carnival festivities and to renew his ro
Transform the places you love—and places you’ve always imagined or wanted to see—into hypnotic art quilts. Award-winning artist Valerie Goodwin shows you how to make quilted maps with easy fabric coll
Introducing a new 13 book series for Level 3 Readers (Ages 6-8), created by Bank Street College Writer's Laboratory. Topics and history come to life with the personalities of Isaac Newton, Queen Eliza
Lucky Luke must help protect the democratic process, from Washington to Texas. Ulysses S. Grant’s second term is ending, and the USA must elect a new president. After the many corruption scandals of t
A Glimpse of Light offers contemplations from the ocean of wisdom contained in the wisdom of Kabbalah, touching upon topics such as pleasure, ego, love, men and women, education, Nature, The Book of Z
The Secrets of the Eternal Book decodes some of the Bible’s most enigmatic, yet oft-cited epochs. The author’s lively and easygoing style makes for a smooth entrance into the depths of perception, whe
The in-depth reference work “Media Facades – History, Technology and Content” is now sequelled by a stock take: what developments have there been in the last three years? Which kind of media facade ha
