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
A true-crime author and a former mafia underboss describe organized crime's reign in the 1980s after gambling in Atlantic City was legalized through the organization's decline with the arrests of John
This is the paperback conversion of the fabulous cookbook !Sabor! It offers a flavorful and spirited look into the richness of Cuban culture and cuisine, with a mouthwatering look at the food and fla
It was the 1960s––a time of economic boom and social strife. Young women poured into the workplace, but the “Help Wanted” ads were segregated by gender and the “Mad Men” office culture was rife with s
He fought for Washington, served with Lincoln, witnessed Bunker Hill, and sounded the clarion against slavery on the eve of the Civil War. He negotiated an end to the War of 1812, engineered the annex
Born in Italy, University of Chicago economist Luigi Zingales witnessed firsthand the consequences of high inflation and unemployment?paired with rampant nepotism and cronyism?on a country’s economy.
An anthology that looks to the future through the lens of the past, these 30 mash-ups of past and future push the boundaries of steampunk.This is steampunk with a modern, post-colonial sensibility. Co
With hilarious scenes from his childhood alternating with acidic ruminations on the present state of an America he and his famous fundamentalist parents helped create, Frank Schaeffer asks what the Gl
From quack cures to infamous doctors, the history of medicine is littered with bad mistakes and unexpected discoveries. This insightful introduction uncovers the stories of Typhiod Mary, Sigmund Freu
The Three Stooges have remained one of the most popular trios since the 1930s. And with the new Farrelly Brothers' The Three Stooges movie slated for Spring 2012 release, the Stooges are poised to re
Fenway Park. The name evokes a team and a sport that have become more synonymous with a city’s identity than any stadium or arena in the country. Since opening in the same week of 1912 that the Titani
In the past decade Pakistan has become a country of immense importance to its region, the United States, and the world. With almost 200 million people, a 500,000-man army, nuclear weapons, and a large
Examines the life of the rock star known for his work with Nirvana, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, and the band he founded, Foo Fighters.
Fall in love all over again with the memorable characters of Saved By the Bell. The show aired on NBC from 1989 to 1993 and was the highest rated show for teens and young audiences.Today, the squeaky-
Compiles the staff's favorite articles from the first decade of the site's existence, including instant messaging with Mom, drunk-o-vision, and great historical pick up lines.
Cleveland-based manufacturer Lincoln Electric has thrived for more than a century. It survived two World Wars, the Great Depression, the decline of industrial America, and the recent credit crash with
A former 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 role of f
The two-hundred-year-long relationship between the Arab world and United States has been fraught with tension and resentment. What began in the nineteenth century as a favorable exchange of cultural u
In the 1960's Johnny Cash had risen to stardom with his classic hit Ring of Fire, the album that followed, however, endangered his career and brought out the deep rooted ugliness of American culture.
Perfectly timed to coincide with the most anticipated wedding of the twenty-first century, this kit will include an elegant ceramic plate, complete with a gilded edge and an illustration of Prince Wil
Translated as "the science of living wisely and well," the holistic medical system of Ayurveda teaches us how to obtain harmony within ourselves while maintaining harmony with nature. In this beautifu
A team of journalists with unparalleled inside access provides the first full, in-depth account of WikiLeaks, its founder Julian Assange, and the ethical, legal, and political controversies it has bot
Presents the controversial--and vital--report on the truth behind Israel's incursion into Gaza and the atrocities committed by both sides with accompanying essays and analysis.
The cupboards are overflowing, the linen closet holds towels and tools, and your once tidy family room might as well come with a ringmaster. But that’s called living, right? Wrong! Marni Jameson is he
Offers parents helpful advice for dealing with their children's friendships, the ways in which they handle challenging situations, and understanding the specific transitions that impact existing relat
Taking Care of Your Child offers the most recent information on obesity, behavioral issues, and other critical health concerns, along with updated immunization schedules and new material on complement
On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall collapsed, taking the Cold War down with it. The next twelve years passed in a haze of self-congratulation, Republican confusion, and angst, and economic prosperi
Examines factors, such as compatibility and conduct, with regard to knowing how to pick the right person to love while also learning how to give and receive love to improve the stability of a meaningf
America’s economy is in meltdown. Banks have failed, foreclosures are sweeping the housing market, and stocks have suffered their worst losses since the Great Depression. Faced with a complex and spir
Patrick Henry Hughes was born with a rare genetic disorder that left him without eyes and physically disabled. But he was also blessed with exceptional musical talent?able to play the piano as a toddl
Explores the private security company Blackwater USA, including the background of its founder, its relationship with the United States government, and its role in the Iraq War, the cleanup of Hurrican
With The Gashouse Gang, John Heidenry delivers the definitive account of one the greatest and most colorful baseball teams of all times, the 1934 St. Louis Cardinals, filled with larger-than-life
At the age of 44, renowned comedian Richard Lewis found himself on a gurney in the ER, toxic with alcohol, and hallucinating from excess cocaine use. The same neuroses and dysfunctions that had be
Many active duty, reserve, and guard service members are concerned about the war in Iraq and support the withdrawal of U.S. troops. Last year able seaman Jonathan Hutto banded together with a small gr
Encompassing four decades of work from the "National Review," a compilation of essays, articles, letters, and columns by the noted conservative thinker includes his exchanges with Ronald Reagan, Richa
The story begins, as stories do in all good thrillers, with a botched robbery and a police chase. Eight Apuleian vases of the fourth century B.C. are discovered in the swimming pool of a German
Finally, the cookbook that revolves around the one ingredient we all know and love-ketchup! Filled with more than thirty recipes featuring America’s favorite condiment, The Mini Ketchup Cookbook also
Syrian immigrant Najla Shamy is growing up devoutly Muslim in 1970s Indiana, at the crossroads of bad polyester and Islamic dress codes. With her brother Ayman and the African American brother-sister
In the summer of 1999, in the tiny west Texas town of Tulia, thirty-nine people, almost all of them black, were arrested and charged with dealing powdered cocaine. The operation, a federally-funded i
