Since 2006, when the U.S. Army published its new field manual on counterinsurgency (the battle for "hearts and minds"), this guiding doctrine of the U.S. military establishment continues to command br
"Science fiction Grand Master Anne McCaffrey and her work, particularly her Dragonriders of Pern series, are beloved by generations of readers. She was one of the first science fiction writers to appe
The magnificent traditional costume of the Herero of Namibia, southern Africa, is a stark reminder of the country’s tumultuous past. In the late 19th century, the influence of missionaries and traders
Did you know President John Quincy Adams had a pet alligator? He kept it in a bathtub in the East Room of the White House. But President Adams wasn't the only commander-in-chief with an unusual pet. A
From two pioneers of today’s modern quilting movement, Quilting Modern teaches quilters how to use improvisational techniques to make graphic, contemporary quilts and quilted projects. Explore seven c
Hailed as ?a cri de coeur woven into a utopian vision” by Susan Brownmiller (author of Against Our Will), Ties That Bind is the highly praised work of prizewinning writer and professor Sarah Schulman
Escape Hotel Stories takes readers on a journey to some of the world’s most stunning hotels, often located in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, while advocating the importance of preserving the environment
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has launched an international campaign to achieve recognition by the United Nations for an independent Palestinian state. Abbas and his international supporters cla
From the floor of American gun shows, a fascinating historical expose of how guns have burrowed into the heart of American democracy."To understand gun talk, I had to understand what America means to
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
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
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
One of the most respected journalists in America shares, for the first time, his own personal beliefs on the political and moral state of the country, using his years of experience to present his uniq
A gripping and honest account of the culture of gangs, Street Wars is essential reading for anyone concerned about cities, violence, and the future of urban youth. Though never officially acknowledged
Beginning in 1998, Gutmann (a visiting fellow at Project for the New American Century) spent three years in Beijing working on television documentaries for a Chinese company. His position provided him
A passionate argument against capital punishment argues that the death penalty is morally wrong, an ineffective deterrent, and an instrument of a justice system exemplified by systematic legal error a
An expose+a7 of the underground trade in illegal Chinese laborers illuminates the horrible conditions suffered by this immigrant class in America, and the underworld that exploits them for billions in
"The aim of the University is a true enlargement of mind... the power of viewing many things at once."Though a century and a half has passed since John Henry Newman delivered the lectures which provid
Looks at the roots of this unusual artistic movement of the 1960s, some of the more famous pieces such as Smithson's Spiral Jetty and Pierce's Earthwoman , and numerous other pieces covering 30-plu
Overlay is Lucy Lippard's classic book on contemporary art and its connection to prehistoric sites and symbols. Viewed by critics, artists, art historians, and students as the essential text on how pr
Because the institution of slavery has exerted such momentous force in shaping the socioeconomic and political history of the Caribbean, much of the region's historical writing has focused on slavery.
An addictive read that is sure to spark conversation wherever baseball is spoken, this updated edition ofThe Baseball Maniac’s Almanac is part reference, part trivia, part brain teaser, and absolutely
A recipe book of delicious drinks for every type of diet.Chocolate cheesecake, mango tango, and cinnamon toast. Broccoli boost, zucchini nut bread, and sweet and spicy apple. These are just a few of t
Creator of the bestselling The Brick Bible series, master LEGO storyteller Brendan Powell Smith makes history come alive with a fresh new telling of the most fascinating details of our past. Following
Going green is the new black for big business. But how real is the climate-friendly revolution that’s being advertised? Toyota would like us to think that Mother Nature drives a Prius, Ford wants us t
"One day in the small Mississippi town of Laurel, a 26-year-old expectant mom named Karen Street sat down at the edge of her bathtub--and felt her hip split in two. The episode was so bizarre it wasn'
On July 22, 2009, a special meeting was held with twenty-four leading scientists at the National Institutes of Health to discuss early findings that a newly discovered retrovirus was linked to chronic
The Rock 'N' Roll Exterminator: A Hip and Happening Guide to Getting Rid of Rats, Mice, Bugs, and Other Annoying Creatures is a fun, practical, and easy-to-read guide to getting rid of pests in your h
The True Cost of Conflict is the first book to show in clear and accessible terms the vast price of conflict to the human race. The result of a unique collaboration among six international humanitaria
A primary concern of all horse owners and caregivers is that their animals receive the proper feed and in the correct amounts. In seeking information about these matters, it’s easy for owners and care
What do Dr. Seuss, William Faulkner, Toni Morrison, Andrei Sakharov, and James Michener have in common? They were all published by Bob Bernstein during his twenty-five year run as president of Random
Are we as humans valuable, or are we simply a cosmic accident with no real meaning or purpose? Since the Enlightenment this debate has raged in Western culture, as many secular philosophies have emerg
One of the staples of the long and storied history of baseball on television is the postgame show,” and none was more beloved thanKiner’s Korner. From the early 1960s into the 1990s, Hall of Famer and
Integration Nation takes readers on a spirited and compelling cross-country journey, introducing us to the people challenging America’s xenophobic impulses by welcoming immigrants and collaborating wi
Award-winning quilt maker Elsie Campbell loves to take homemade fabric yardage and turn it into stunning, pieced string quilts, whose leftover yardage can then spawn appliqued sister” quilts. After se
Darren Weeks is Canada’s most prominent financial educator. He is the Founder of the Fast Track Group of Companies, an acclaimed solutions-based financial literacy firm and one of the nation’s fastest
As difficult as it is to have your first big success, most people find it exponentially harder torepeat success. So many of us, after "bringing the crowd to its feet," worry that we'
The average attention span of an adult is eight secondseight seconds!That is tough news for a presenter. It means you may have a room full of people, but their minds are elsewhere. You’re competing wi
