A classic whodunit, originally published in 1946, follows the plucky New Orleans reporter Margaret Slone as she tries to solve the murder of a womanizing surgeon.
People who make, sell, or enjoy wine have increasing awareness that climate change will affect how and where wine is produced. This is the first general-audience trade book to look at this growing iss
What makes a modern city worth living in? What keeps its inhabitants healthy and creates quality of life? What role do design and culture play in the design of these cities? These were some of the que
One night, when Kupe is helping his father fish from their canoe, he sees little bubbles coming from the bottom of the ocean. He collects some to take home, and his mother suggests he visit the Atitia
Climate change has become a significant issue in scientific, political, and legal circles, and this may have profound implications for the insurance industry. More frequent catastrophic events such as
Bound by a promise made by her father, Beauty is sent to the lonely castle of the mysterious Beast. His palace is a magical place, where roses grow even in the middle of winter and food is always plen
A crazy collection of 44 wacky and wonderful rhymes from some of the world's most famous writers, such as Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, Alexander Pope… and of course the prolific Anonymous! A beautifull
Geldard delves into what remains of Emerson’s late Harvard Lectures to explore his core ideas on Mind, the Powers and Laws of Thought, Instinct and Inspiration, and Memory. In the process he presents
This book is about seeing the wonder of creation and appreciating all the beauty in it. Wind, rain and snow tell their stories and what makes them unique and a blessing for the world. Each story is fo
Modernism and the Orient is a splendid collection of essays written by a talented group of contributors from both West and East with enlightening approaches to Oscar Wilde, Emily Dickinson, Marianne M
Find a pancake for every taste and occasion in this charming collection of 20 enticing recipes from all over the world. There are all the classic pancakes such as pancakes with bacon and syrup, latkes
Starting in the 10th century BCE, Greek art began to stand out for its variety of regional styles found mainly in ceramic works of the Protogeometric and Geometric Periods, which were given these name
This binational reference for U.S. and Mexican policymakers presents the interrelated issues of Mexican immigration to the United States and Mexico1s economic and social development. Differences in ec
Nature and the countryside have inspired generations of poets to produce some of their finest literary works. This anthology gathers more than 200 of the best-loved poems with timeless, vintage photog
The authors present the results of research on the U.S. civilian personnel and staffing programs for stability and reconstruction operations undertaken in other countries under U.S. leadership or with
Walter Berns (professor emeritus at Georgetown and resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute) gathers 22 of his most important essays on constitutional and political questions. He explains
In Margret Schaefer's third collection of newly translated fiction from Arthur Schnitzler, we find him focusing a clear and unforgiving eye on the minds of men who desire, fantasize about, and try to
Merging personal insights with careful scholarship, the Temple University professor of Islamic Studies and Comparative Religion retraces the history of Islam and presents the basic beliefs and sects o
The classic investigation of the role of revolutionary ideas in fiction. Mr. Howe establishes the role of the political novel and traces its growth into the twentieth century; he explains why American
Bristol author Joanna White present a new fondue and hot dip collection to meet the demand for this endlessly popular serving style. Fondue pots offer a simple, but always delicious, casual approach t
Basing himself on Said Nursi's Risale-i Nur, Ali Unal presents a scientific and logical argument for the validity of one of religion's main elements of faith: belief in the resurrection and the afterl
Magnetic energy is the structural force of the universe. In this book the respected herbalist and healer, Dr. Michael Tierra enlightens us on the healing influence of commercially available magnets fo
A Southwestern version of the traditional tale, in which a boy climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk and uses his quick wits to outsmart the giant cattle rustler Wild Bill Hiccup
A down-to-earth complete book on the study of horses, this book includes up-to-date information on over 50 breeds, history and evolution, and horse husbandry. Topics include reproduction and genetics,
Jalalu'l-Din Rumi (1207-73) was the greatest of the Persian mystical poets. In his extensive writings he explored the profound themes that had gradually evolved with the long succession of Sufi thinke
Yacht broker and freelance writer Degnon's breezy account of his extended voyage provides entertaining adventure and a refresher course in geography. One unidentified year, with Celia Lowe as crew mat
This book is a friendly, entertaining collection of stories, anecdotes, amusing quotations, funny signs, some classic Texas jokes, and even some surprisingly sound advice from the often wacky but alwa
Britain's Finest Hour revealed as a muddle of ineptitude and propaganda. Thoroughly researched and well written, Clive Ponting's book stands just about every preconceived notion concerning Britain's
How the temperaments and moral courage of the three great Union generals affected their military leadership--explored with intelligence and wit by one of our most distinguished historians of the Civil
Microclimate is the very local climate close to the ground or another surface. The microclimate around a plant is particularly complex and interesting, and an insect sitting on a leaf may be inhabitin
Juicing at home is quick and easy as well as deliciously nutritious; here are recipes for super-healthy juices, vital veggie blends, exotic coolers and even party drinks.
