With Washington, the illustrious longtime editorial page editor of The Washington Post wrote an instant classic, a sociology of Washington, D.C., that is as wise as it is wry. Greenfield, a recipient
First published in 1969, this classic manual of automotive repair equips VW owners with the knowledge to handle every situation they will come across with any air-cooled Volkswagen built through 1978
"Most Americans first heard of Michael Harrington with the publication of The Other America, his seminal book on American poverty. Isserman expertly tracks Harrington's beginnings in the Catholic Work
With A Family Trust, Ward Just turns his attention to America in the middle of the last century and unveils a wise, sophisticated, and humane novel built on a grand scale. Three generations of a Midwe
This Running Press Miniature Edition? of the acclaimed photoessay book Girlfriends includes 60 excerpts from Lauren Cowen's moving essays, illustrated with 30 of Jayne Wexler's radiant photographs. Th
Frank Sinatra remains the greatest entertainer of our age, invigorating American popular song with innovative phrasing and a mastery of range and emotion. Drawing upon recent interviews with hundreds
Orson Welles (1915?1985) revolutionized the art of filmmaking with his first feature, Citizen Kane, made when he was only twenty-five. This landmark study challenges the conventional wisdom that regar
Feminism has hit the big time. Once a dirty word brushed away with a grimace, "feminist" has been rebranded as a shiny label sported by movie and pop stars, fashion designers, and multi-hyphenate powe
Every president has had a unique and complicated relationship with the intelligence community. While some have been coolly distant, even adversarial, others have found their intelligence agencies to b
American policing is in crisis. The last decade witnessed a vast increase in police aggression, misconduct, and militarization, along with a corresponding reduction in transparency and accountability.
Champagne is the epitome of effervescence, the centerpiece of celebration, and a symbol of good fortune. It has become an icon, a symbol of luxury, an emblem of the "good life," and few are
Rick Steves has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. Rick produces a public television series(Rick Steves' Europe), a public radio show (Travel with Rick Steves), and an app and podc
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when visiting Switzerland.This book guides you through bustling Zurich and charming Luzern, colorful with flower-bedecked bridges.
This is a unique look into the huge and fascinating multi-billion dollar international drug industry. Rather than reporting it as a war,” Wainwight looked at the drug trade as a business, with a quart
This full-color guide to Puerto Vallarta includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps to help with trip planning.Surfer and former Sayulita resident Justin Henderson reveals the best ways to experienc
Reid Hollister was a rambunctious, handsome, and sometimes rebellious teenager. While he delighted many friends with humor and antics, he struggled as a student, regularly tested his parents’ patience
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Budapest.Following this book’s self-guided walks, you’ll explore Europe’s most underrated city. Soak with Hungar
"[W]e can't come off as a bunch of angry white men.”Robert Bennett, chairman of the Ohio Republican PartyOne of the enduring legacies of the 2012 Presidential campaign was the demise of the white Amer
As a trained chef, Tara Mataraza Desmond knows how to cook?and eat. But when she became pregnant, all bets were off, and seemingly all food was suspect. Deli turkey was out, for sure, along with raw f
New York. Athens. Boston. Tohoku. Newtown. Oslo. West. Wenzhou. New Orleans. Dhaka. Moore. Nairobi.These communities are just a few among the many that have been hit hard by one of the ?wicked problem
Travel connects people with people. It helps us fit more comfortably and compatibly into a shrinking world, and it inspires creative new solutions to persistent problems facing our nation. We can’t un
It seemed an innocent enough idea. After Barnaby Gilbert got laid off with a nice severance, his boss suggested he take up a new hobby to fill up his free time. On his regular commuter train, Barnaby
As a child in 1950s Brooklyn, Kenneth Turan often turned to television programs like ?Million Dollar Movie” on WOR-TV. Featuring a much-loved theme song from Gone with the Wind, ?Million Dollar Movie”
Stephen King’s name has become synonymous with horror thanks to classics like The Shining, Salem’s Lot, and Carrie. In this Brief Guide, Simpson traces the writer’s life from his difficult childhood t
Offering a new interpretation, this illuminating narrative history of the origins of Western civilization argues that Europe was born out of the depths of the Dark Ages as it tells the story of a tran
Using research and interviews with industry experts at “talented” companies including Ford, Goldman Sachs and Cisco, describes how to find the most talented workers and keep them happy, challenged and
The Economist: Numbers Guide is invaluable for everyone who has to work with numbers, which in today's commercially focused world means most managers. In addition to general advice on basic numeracy,
An Ambassador and Special Envoy to Afghanistan draws on his relationships with Afghan, senior Taliban and religious leaders to offer insight into America's involvement in the long Afghan war and the r
"If you need an emergency appendectomy on Nantucket, the man who will perform it knows how to do so with an arrowhead. Island life is like that: a little unusual, improvised, independent and outside t
Experience Scandinavia with Rick Steves! This DVD and Blu-ray combo includes one brand-new show, along with six classic favorites:CopenhagenDenmark beyond CopenhagenNorway’s West: Fjords, Mountains, a
Experience Eastern Europe with Rick Steves! This DVD and Blu-ray combo includes eight shows:Prague and the Czech Republic (DVD-only)The Czech Republic beyond PraguePoland: Krakow, Auschwitz, and Warsa
Learn valuable travel skills and watch Rick Steves' specials! This DVD and Blu-ray combo includes a brand-new, three-part special, along with three classic favorites:Travel Skills Special: Parts I, II
Experience Greece, Turkey, and Portugal with Rick Steves! This DVD and Blu-ray combo includes eight shows:Athens and Side TripsGreece’s PeloponneseGreek Islands (DVD-only)IstanbulWest Turkey (DVD-only
Experience Italy's cities with Rick Steves! This DVD and Blu-ray combo includes seven brand-new shows, along with one classic favorite:Rome: Ancient GloryRome: Baroque BrillianceRome: Back Street Rich
Experience Italy's countryside with Rick Steves! This DVD and Blu-ray combo includes eight shows:Milan and Lake ComoTuscany’s Dolce VitaItaly’s Great Hill TownsNaples and PompeiiItaly’s Amalfi CoastCi
Experience England and Wales with Rick Steves! This DVD and Blu-ray combo includes two brand-new shows, along with six classic favorites:London: Historic and DynamicLondon: Mod and TradNorth Wales: Fe
On March 19, 1969, First Lieutenant Homer R. Steedly, Jr., shot and killed a North Vietnamese soldier, Dam, when they met on a jungle trail. Steedly took a diary—filled with beautiful line drawings—fr
It began with a frantic 911 call from a woman in a dusty Arizona border town. A gang claiming to be affiliated with the Border Patrol had shot her husband and daughter. It was initially assumed that t
