?As an avid fan of the game and a firm believer in the power that such objective analysis can bring to sports, I was captivated by this book. Soccernomics is an absolute must-read.”?Billy Beane, Gener
After the death of his father, who held on to a black-and-white photograph of himself and another soldier--the only sign that he served in the war--a journalist embarks on a 12-year quest to understan
This deluxe mini book contains all twelve novels of one of mystery's most beloved sleuths, Miss Marple. Includes The Body in the Library, 4:50 from Paddington,and The Mirror Crack’d From Side to Side,
The story of one struggling middle-class Pakistani family, compellingly narrated by a young scholar and diplomat who has observed the traumas of the region firsthandAs a young boy, Awais Reza’s family
The global financial crisis that erupted in 2008 exposed the flaws in many investment strategies. This book explores the controversies that surround the management of wealth, and provides guidance on
From the bestselling author of The Theoretical Minimum, an accessible introduction to the math and science of quantum mechanicsQuantum Mechanics is a (second) book for anyone who wants to learn how to
Extensively revised and updated following the fallout from the global financial crisis, the 6th edition of this highly regarded book brings the reader right up to speed with the latest financial marke
Soccer fans love to argue about the tactics a coach puts into play ? sometimes years later, they wake in the middle of the night and curse a decision Arsene Wenger or Alex Ferguson made in 2000 ? and
In this new edition of The Mammoth Book of Erotic Photography Maxim Jakubowski presents an all-new collection of color and black-and-white erotic art photography, featuring the work of 74 leading phot
Generation after generation of fans have fallen under the spell of The Wizard of Oz and this officially licensed kit focuses on the ever-popular Wicked Witch of the West. Kit includes a figurine of t
In this witty and rebellious history of world soccer, award-winning writer Eduardo Galeano searches for the styles of play, players, and goals that express the unique personality of certain times and
Documents the unconventional lives of 17th-century royal sisters Marie and Hortense Mancini, who after abandoning their politically arranged marriages in the court of Louis XIV used the new post coach
Italy is the land of La Dolce Vita (?the sweet life”)?but also amore and now, erotica. Bestselling editor Maxim Jakubowski has compiled and translated more than 25 stories, featuring the best of Itali
Critically acclaimed, bestselling, and beloved by children and adults alike, the Toy Story franchise is a modern classic in animated film. This highly collectible kit includes figurines of Woody and J
A world-class physicist and a citizen scientist combine forces to teach Physics 101—the DIY wayThe Theoretical Minimum is a book for anyone who has ever regretted not taking physics in college—or who
Crime-fighter Michael Knight's sidekick and artificially intelligent trans-am is now a fun talking KITT keychain with four sound clips! Also included is a 32-page book of images and quotes from the s
Chronicles historical and modern sex scandals from around the world, discussing the sexual improprieties of the likes of Tiger Woods, Adolf Hitler, Karl Marx, and Beethoven.
Argues that the social changes of the past few decades have occurred by choice rather than involuntarily, citing the rise of a new creative social class that derives its identity and values from its r
Winston Churchill knew the power of words. In public speeches and published books, in newspaper and magazine articles, he expressed his feelings and laid out his vision for the future. His wartime wr
John Connolly and James ?Whitey” Bulger grew up together on the tough streets of South Boston. Decades later in the mid-1970s, they met again. By then, Connolly was a major figure in the FBI’s Boston
“Leaping in sales by thirty percent each year, artisan beef—including natural, organic, and especially grassfed—is captivating everyone’s attention. With all of these new choices on the market, Pure B
This concise A?Z guide is a fascinating work of reference that brings to light all the symbols and sumbolisms of the world, many aspects of which have been lost to time, including Freemasonry, Kabbala
In In Pursuit of the Unknown, celebrated mathematician Ian Stewart uses a handful of mathematical equations to explore the vitally important connections between math and human progress. We often overl
The protest movement that captivated the nation and paved the path for Occupy Wall Street. More than 100,000 public employees, teachers, students, and their allies descended on the capital in Madison
Renders fundamental scientific principles in the area of quantum mechanics comprehensible and engaging, working through obscure and vague aspects to explain related natural world observations, how the
On the night of the 2008 presidential election, Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel spoke for many: “For the first time in decades, electoral politics became a vehicle for raising expectations and spr
The official It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia? Kit is here! A must-have for fans who want to live Sunny-style, this kit includes:Paddy's Pub shot glassPaddy's Pub bottle openerBirds of War and Wildca
Following the success of the wonderfully wacky and playful Bent Objects, this charming gift book from the offbeat mind of Terry Border features 60 new wire-based creations that seek to express the man
The most popular character (or is that ?characters”?) in South Park can now be yours! Over the last few years Butters has become a fan favorite and his alter-ego, Professor Chaos, has only increased h
An exciting new license for the Miniature Editions list, Care Bears are turning 30 in 2012, and to celebrate we are publishing two Miniature Edition books, one in Fall 2011 and a second in Spring 2012
Now in its tenth year, this is the only volume of contemporary erotica to source the best writing from both new and celebrated authors all around the world, including forty brandnew sexual adventures.
Robert Fisk has reported from the Middle East for thirty-two years and covered eleven major wars. Britain's most celebrated foreign correspondent, he is allowed unique freedom to speak out against wha
In each generation, for different reasons, America witnesses a tug of war between the instinct to suppress and the instinct for openness. Today, with the perception of a mortal threat from terrorists,
Already sold to Warner Bros. for a major motion picture, this riveting novel of the frontier evokes such classics as Jack London's "To Build a Fire" and A. B. Guthrie's The Big Sky. Michael Punke's Th
Norman Rockwell’s son, Tom, has put together the absolute finest collection of his father’s bounteous body of work, illustrations that bespeak the golden glow of pre- and post-WWII Americana. Rockwell
This complete course gives beginning through intermediate students the skills, strategies, practice, and confidence they need to increase their scores on the TOEIC test. Ideal for a TOEIC test prepara
In the aftermath of 9/11, the intense political pressure to keep up the appearance of success in the War on Terror led to a pattern of dubious and expensive prosecutions by the Department of Justice.
