Presents two decades of short fiction from the acclaimed Irish writer and author of Beloved Stranger, featuring an array of witty stories that celebrate the marginalized and dispossessed, explore the
In 1984 journalist Peregrine Hodson crossed the Pakistan border into Afghanistan with rebel mujahedin smuggling arms and ammunition, beginning a thousand-mile journey through the war-torn nation. Flue
A lively account of London's most colorful visitors during the Victorian era sheds light on the English periods of Theodore Gericault, Richard Wagner, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and other foreigners living
Sacred Mushrooms and the Law is the only book covering the legal landscape underlying psychedelic mushrooms. All federal and state laws concerning mushrooms are covered, and charts outline potential p
A collection of essays by men and women of diverse backgrounds and ages features stories of hope and healing for readers who suffer from panic and anxiety disorders. Simultaneous.
Daniel (poet, author, and writer-in-residence at Ohio State University's Center for the Humanities) writes 100 pages of his own natural history, describing a boyhood catching small, wild animals and h
In 911: The Book of Help, award-winning writer share their responses to the September 11, 2001 tragedy and describe the heroism of those who first rushed to help. The works in 911 are donated, and 50
A collection of stories set in the U.S. and London portrays characters at odds with the patterns of their lives, from a mathematician who forsakes everything to prove a theory to a young New York publ
Forty-nine-year-old Isla revels in her career and happy second marriage despite her first husband's shocking actions, while seventeen-year-old Roddy plans to move to the glamorous city with his best f
Douglas Rushkoff’s latest salvo on complacent media culture, set in 2008, features Jamie Cohen, a young hacker who, like the biblical Joseph, suffers betrayal and then penance (via the talk-show circu
In this book, 13 leading philosophers of science focus on the work of Professor Howard Stein, best known for his study of the intimate connection between philosophy and natural science. Also included
The novelist chronicles her pregnancy and birth in a poetic tribute to the joys, pain, terrors, and hopes associated with new motherhood. 10,000 first printing.
Michael Tolkin's acclaimed second novel, Among the Dead, is an arresting examination of public and private grief in the wake of unspeakable disaster, a slow-burning tour de force of psychological fict
A collection of hilarious, poignant, and eternal stories by the acclaimed writer who wrote for The New Yorker captures the off-beat, quirky, and amusing characters that he encountered at Tim and Joe C
Rock and roll has traditionally been a boys' game. It has forced female artists to work twice as hard, usually for half the recognition -- but without their contributions, American music would be radi
This unusual book tells the story of an astrophysicist's search for meaning from psychological, philosophical, and spiritual points of view. Mansfield weaves personal memoir with clear scientific disc
Blending Caribbean folk stories with modern settings, this unique collection of stories narrated by a ninety-seven-year old woman alternates between the lewd, witty, and lyrical. Reprint.
Twelve-year-old best friends Carly and Arlene write about twin princesses during the final, cataclysmic days of Atlantis in a story that parallels the growing tensions the two friends are experiencing
Marijuana is cultivated in nearly every region of the world, from the jungles of Laos to the arid hills of northern California. It's smoked and enjoyed for medicinal, spiritual, and recreational purpo
The second novel from the best-selling Argentine author of The Anatomist, The Merciful Women is a brilliant retelling of the birth of the Gothic novel. In the summer of 1816, Percy and Mary Shelley, M
If you were to die tomorrow, what would happen to your beloved animal companions? Would they be cared for and loved, even after your death? Do you have an appointed caretaker that you can trust? Do yo
The nineteenth-century travel memoirs of a teenage British ivory trader in central Africa describe his journey through jungles teeming with dangerous wildlife, his rescue of an Isorga princess and nat
My Own Thoughts on Stopping the Hurt is a creative, child-friendly program designed for use with elementary school children, filled with illustrations and original exercises to foster healing, self-un
Combining information with an entertaining style, this concise guide to the life and work of the great philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre focuses uniquely on his life as a whole, not simply on his theories
The title of the book refers to its content and thrust: relevant moral dilemmas presented as fictional tales. In the title story, the character Philosophie comes down from her mountain retreat to help
Robert is back for another round of hilarious adventures, and this time he’s pitted against his archrival Susanne in a classroom contest. "People used to think a runny nose meant your brain was leakin
Travel to Cuba in the company of its finest writers and gain an understanding of its remarkable mystique. The twenty-one stories in this collection ? some of which appear in English for the first time
Rich in detail and crackling with wit, The Race for the Triple Crown is a personal narrative that captures the affecting stories of the Thoroughbred racing world. From ostentatious owners, to radiant
Plunged into the dark waters off Sumatra when her ferry sinks, 14-year-old Emily fights to stay alive amid the chaos and horror of passengers drowning in the night. Striking out toward land, Emily fin
Animal Grace explores the human-animal relationship as a path to enlightenment. The author calls for readers to ensure that their interactions with members of other species are based on compassion and
In the 1960s, after four years with IBM and two more with the U.S. State Department, William Blum became a radical dissident. As an insider in two worlds, he is well suited to assess the people, event
An expanded collection of nonfiction stories from the radio show, "This American Life" applies wit, style, and passion to the author's search for the writer's life. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.
When Sophia journeys to Rhode Island to help her eighty-three-year-old grandmother settle into a retirement center, she stumbles upon an assortment of family secrets, falls in love, and uncovers nursi
Every day, the human body fights off environmental toxins, airborne germs, chemicals in food, and any number of other damaging substances. How the body manages it and how people can help the process a
Rosemary Verey had a highly personal approach to planning enchanting gardens in different styles. This book brings together ideas to try, lessons to learn and tips to remember. Illustrated with scale
The first authorized biography of the great twentieth-century philosopher unravels the enigma surrounding this complicated man whose book Language, Truth and Logic rocked the world of philosophy. Repr
In this sixth and final book in the Ambient series, U.S. government freelancer Walter Bullitt tests his new psychotropics on himself and unsuspecting citizens, until he becomes involved in a murderous
Stories have the power to change lives. These compelling tales of seven women and one man are a revealing look at the complexity of eating disorders, the process of psychotherapy, and the healing powe
This updated glimpse into the life and career of Brad Pitt offers more photos and 32 new pages. Robb details Pitt's career from Thelma and Louise to his work in films as diverse as Seven Years in Tibe
