Paying taxes. It’s something almost everyone loves to hate. 10 Excellent Reasons Not to Hate Taxes makes the case for thinking about taxes in a fresh and progressive way and offers plenty of material
A collection of essays, speeches, interviews, articles, and other previously inaccessible sources chronicles the political activism of Jane Fonda from 1970 through 2005, in a volume that encompasses t
After studying international law and political science, journalist Benhamou-Huet became an expert in the art market. She has written for Echos, Le Point, ArtPress, Art & Auction, the Swiss dai
Is it reasonable to have faith in God? Can intelligent, educated people really believe what the Bible says? Or do the atheists have it right?has Christianity been disproven by science and discredited
An exploration of how political beliefs are reflected in today's country music cites the genre's role as demonstrative of a passionate debate between an increasingly conservative Republican South and
American Fashion is the ultimate volume on the history of fashion in this country, celebrating over eight decades and the work of more than 100 designers. Commissioned by the Council of Fashion Design
The Neversink River in New York’s Catskill Mountains, with its plunges and gorges, is one of the world’s great trout streams. So it’s no surprise that this diverse and fecund waterway has compelled th
A cogent critique of the new "preventive paradigm" in counterterrorism policy by two of the nation's leading legal scholars."If we wait for threats to fully materialize, we will have waited too long."
This book presents the very best in modern and contemporary Latin American art. It features not only the work of artists from Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean, but also works by Ame
A debut collection of nine stories includes "Bulldozer," in which a Pinkerton agent investigating a string of serial killings finds they are part of an occult ritual designed to appease a supernatural
Ed Van Put begins this important new book with the history of native brook trout and offers little-known details about their sizes, abundance, and demise from over-fishing, the growth of streamside in
Calls for Americans to be vigilant in heeding the warning signs of radicals and terrorists worldwide, and by enemies such as North Korea and Iran, who would seek America's destruction.
Maxine Greene, one of the leading educational philosophers of the past fifty years, remains “an idol to thousands of educators,” according to the New York Times. In The Public School and the Private V
Lindqvist (history of literature, Stockholm U.) employs travelogue prose to an examination of the historical manifestations of the belief in white man's rights of domination over indigenous population
Buchanan, former U.S. treasurer and sister of former presidential nominee Pat Buchanan, takes Hillary Clinton to task in this unapologetically partisan biography. Buchanan outlines how Clinton's perso
From the ancient Persian civilization in 500 BC, through the Islamic period, and on to the modern era, this volume explores the common characteristics and themes running through Persian art. Illustrat
At once glamorous and mysterious, the WASP lifestyle has influenced countless trends in the worlds of fashion, home design, and pop culture. Today, one no longer has to be a WASP to embrace its casual
The president of the Institute for American Values recounts his discussions with the head of Freedom to Marry, a group advocating equal marriage rights for same-sex couples, in an account that evaluat
According to author and radio personality Hewitt, Mitt Romney-billionaire venture capitalist, consummate family man, gifted and media-savvy politician-would be unstoppable in the coming presidential r
Based on the renowned frontier artwork of George CatlinGÇÖs North American IndianPortfolio, McKenney and HallGÇÖs History of the Indian Tribes of North America,and Prince MaximilianGÇÖs Travels in the
Twenty essays by writers and educators explore contemporary topics in education through progressive and underrepresented points of view. Many of the contributors are associated with community projects
The 100 ideas contained in this book reflect the thoughts of thousands of Floridians who have taken the time to offer their personal insights into what it will take to preserve the state's legacy of o
An array of primary sources documenting the dishonesty and disenfranchisement that tipped the scales for George W. Bush in 2004."It is my professional opinion that these numbers are fraudulent."statis
The sacred buildings of America churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, meetinghouses are as diverse as the people they serve. In this book, we hear from architects, designers, clergy, and congregatio
Since its creation in the middle of the nineteenth century, Christofle has always been the hallmark of a refined lifestyle. Furthermore, the innovations it triggered over the years have revolutionized
Between the end of World War II and the election of John F. Kennedy there was a tremendous shift in Hollywood film: a fresh wave of actors (with Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, Paul Newman, and James
** COMPLETELY UNAUTHORIZED ** Leading writers discuss, debate, and celebrate the legend of Superman in this anthology, contending that his legend is a truly American myth. Superman was an imm
This book will break news and dramatically challenge assumptions about what the American military can achieve with high-tech weaponry, even more that it did in Iraq and what must be done, more than pe
Do you have to be Jewish to have a Bar Mitzvah? What is a synagogue? What is read in the Torah? Why is reading and study at the heart of Judaism and this symbolic ceremony? What are the foundations of
The Santa Monica catalogue gathers all the photographic artworks on display at the Santa Monica exhibition in 2005 as well as more than one hundred additional images from the Ashes and Snowc
It is not unusual to see the colors and hear the rhythms of Africa at runway shows in Paris, New York, or Milan. But despite its influence on Western designers, African fashion is still struggling to
Argues that the "axis of evil" label applied by Bush in his 2002 State of the Union address is illusory, challenging current beliefs and fear-mongering practices with historical and political informat
A dissection of the top-ranking American company's business operations, social effects, and role in the U.S. and world economy is based on a spring 2004 conference and includes contributions by leadin
Marie-Antoinette, the last queen of France, fascinated her contemporaries with her temperament and independent spirit, her escapades and her frivolity. Born in Austria, she married the future Lois XVI
An exploration of how political beliefs are reflected in today's country music cites the genre's role as demonstrative of a passionate debate between an increasingly conservative Republican South and
Since the publication of Hatchet Jobs, the groves of literary criticism have echoed with the clatter of steel on wood. From heated panels at BookExpo America in Chicago to contretemps at writers' wate
A first-hand view of the war in Iraq argues that the conflict is largely disorganized and unnecessarily deadly, sharing the experiences of such individuals as a disadvantaged relative of Saddam Hussei
The prizewinning educator's brilliant meditation on the misleading way generations of children have been taught the story of Rosa Parks.One day Rosa was tired. She sat in the front. The bus driver tol
In the heart of Central Europe stand some of the most elegant and grandly conceived country houses ever constructed, from medieval fortresses and Renaissance-era estates to baroque villas and neoclass
Since exploding onto the fashion scene with his first collection in 1976, Jean-Paul Gaultier has never ceased to astonish us with his inventiveness, his energy, and his capacity to playfully experimen
