Ward (history and political science, Vincennes U.) traces the evolution of what was considered the true history of the US through representative textbooks published between 1794 and 1999. Among his go
Following the success of the author's Wine: From Grape to Glass, this new book offers a treasury of invaluable information for the contemporary wine consumer who would like to know more about caring f
From their earliest years, five very different girls were as close as sisters?sharing everything, even secrets and lies?until their friendship and their lives were ripped apart by a devastating act of
An intriguing picture of life during the Civil War, through the newspapers of the period.Delving into an untapped source to tell the story of the Civil War from an entirely new and fascinating perspec
The world-renowned antinuclear activist's myth-busting look at the real costs and consequences of nuclear energy."Dr. Caldicott is one of the most articulate and passionate advocates of citizen action
From the giant, breathing mannequins of Mandarina Duck in London to the high-tech dressing rooms of Prada in Los Angeles, Design for Shopping provides a detailed, behind-the-scenes exploration into th
A look at the hidden cost of the Iraq war by the preeminent social scientist.The release of The War at Home helped turn the spotlight back to the home front, focusing attention on the domestic causes
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
American abstract artist Joel Perlman has earned renown for carrying forward the great modernist tradition of welded steel sculpture established by Picasso and Julio Gonzalez, and elaborated by David
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
From the acclaimed South African novelist, a lyrical tale of self-discovery in post-apartheid cape town.Set in a beautifully rendered 1990s Cape Town, Playing in the Light revolves around Marion, a wo
** 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
A critical analysis of the consequences of felony disenfranchisement laws that prohibit people in prison or on parole from voting cites the laws' origins in the post-Civil War segregationist South, in
A timely exploration of one of the big geopolitical questions of our time."'Empire' for a time became a quaintly antiquated word, banished from the political spectrum with the collapse of European col
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
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
As leading New Leftists in the Sixties, Peter Collier and David Horowitz were intimately involved in the radicalism of the day. Later on, they became the first of their generation to publicly reject t
Arriving in Beijing in 1998 along with other Americans searching for the riches of the new China, Ethan Gutmann rapidly made his way into the expatriate community of American entrepreneurs. For them,
An exploration of the new African tradition of memory books written by parents dying of AIDS for their children shares deeply personal stories and mementos representing individual lives lost to the di
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
Brett Higgins is back in the seventh installment of this popular mystery series.Brett and her girlfriend Allie are once again caught in the middle of murder and intrigueWhen Allie’s former partner pul
Voices from Israel and the Occupied Territories, as well as around the world, 3xplore the intersection of architecture and politics Called a "security fence" by the Israeli government and the "aparthe
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
A sweeping portrait of one of America's most distinctive communities from the bestselling author of The New Chinatown. From award-winning author Peter Kwong and Dusanka Miscevic comes a definitive por
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
"Not only is Andree Putman a wizard of design; she is also a muse that inspires timelessness." Jack Lang, former French Minister of Culture. Andree Putman was first cut above the rest when, twenty yea
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
A sobering forecast of a potentially lethal virus known as H5N1, currently affecting the poultry and wild bird populations of East Asia, evaluates the World Health Organization's concerns that the vir
Peggy Guggenheim is the true story of a twenty year friendship between the author (a Venetian nobleman) and the famous art collector Peggy Guggenheim. Paolo Barozzi recounts the great lady's life, and
Presents the story of the author's tumultuous childhood during the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War, her student political activities, her escape to Canada, and her struggles with depression a
A history of the Workers Party in Brazil recounts their origins and four successive tries for power before Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 2002 election as the first democratically elected socialist leade
When David Cole was first writing Enemy Aliens, in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, the anti-immigrant brand of American patriotism was at a fever pitch. Now, as the pendulum swings back, and court af
On January 1, 1994, in the impoverished state of Chiapas in southern Mexico, the Zapatista rebellion shot into the international spotlight. In this fully revised third edition of their classic study o
Published to coincide with the first Srgentine war crimes trials, a new edition of what Eduardo Galeano calls "the best book about the worst crimes." Retired navy officer Adolfo Scilingo was the first
A critical analysis of the 1990s New Economy documents period ideologies that claimed future recessions had been prevented, citing historical precedents that predicted such current issues as the widen
