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
Now in paperback, Douglas Galbraith's The Rising Sun is an extraordinary tour de force of historical fiction in the tradition of Caleb Carr's The Alienist and David Liss's A Conspiracy of Paper. A wid
Teacher and writer John Elder, a man who loves both literature and the outdoors, describes in The Frog Run how he found a way to balance these passions in building a sugarhouse with his sons in the Ve
This ground-breaking book helps us discover all the ways we are smart. Based on three decades of teaching and research, it shows that we have at least ten kinds of aptitude---emotional and behavioral
A light-hearted look at some of this aviation expert's most memorable experiences, this compilation of articles and stories are taken from both military and civilian experiences.
Fearful Rock and Other Precarious Locales is the 3rd volume of Night Shade Books’ five volume ?Selected Stories of Manly Wade Wellman.” This volume is made up of eight novella length stories. It repri
Stressing the importance of understanding and gleaning the most from weather and air traffic control (ATC) systems, this aviation manual guides pilots through common misconceptions about weather dange
Seventh-grader Chuck Farris and his friends are transported to the world of video games, and become superheroes in order to battle his evil nemesis, Digger, to free the Demon of Runes.
In sensuous prose that evokes the mist and mystery of the Pacific Northwest, noted nature writer Brenda Peterson chronicles 20 years of living on Puget Sound, allowing a range of marine creatures the
Long an associate of the Royal Shakespeare Company, American playwright Richard Nelson has been praised by critics on both sides of the Atlantic, and has been awarded the Olivier Award for his play Go
Northern Gothic is the story of supernaturally crossed worlds ? Manhattan’s Chelsea district of the present and New York during the Civil War draft riots. William, a young Irish immigrant trying to av
Presentations from the 1999 Parliament of the World's Religions in Cape Town make up the heart of this volume, in which contributors discuss current scientific ideas on the origin and evolution of lif
The true story of two men sent by the London Missionary Society to check up on its worldwide network of missionaries chronicles adventures with storms, pirates, and tigers, as well as tricky negotiati
Completing the two-volume set, Souls Grown Deep, Vol. 2 takes the visual and historical presentation of the first volume to a richer level, offering an even broader array of artistic styles and media.
Winner of the Milkweek National Fiction Prize, in this collection of linked short stories, Laura Pritchett balances gritty material with genuine warmth and understanding of character. Hell’s Bottom is
In this collection of four plays, Tony Award winner Bernard Pomerance demonstrates once again that he is a writer unafraid to address, in the words of The New York Times, "challenging -- and very huma
In these wide-ranging tales from a life on the road, Vietnam vet and ?adventure eater” Richard Sterling takes the reader deep into the heart of cultures, from Asia to Africa to North America. Whether
With this volume, acclaimed British poet Alan Jenkins makes his American debut. Lush, joyous, stylish, and sensual, his poetry is a deeply personal exploration of masculinity that recalls Sharon Olds
In the past century, the Western view of Tibet has evolved from an exotic Shangri-la filled with golden idols and the promise of immortality, to a peaceful land with an enlightened society now ravaged
When 12-year-old Andy meets Laurie and Jeff at an adoption party, he has already been in eight foster homes. Andy’s alcoholic mother has given him up to the state as ?too hard to handle,” and his fath
Rosemont argues that while Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are more interested in cosmology, Eastern religions focus more on instruction for those living in the world, in sacralizing the secular by b
The Vikings dominated Western Europe from the 9th to the 11th centuries. In this account of the Viking world, every aspect of Viking life is examined. Important chapters on ships, runes and religion h
Krishnamurti records his teachings, as he received them from his spiritual teacher during sleep. They address their young student's problems of daily living and set forth a simple guide to right beha
Detroit's Detective Sergeant "Fang" Mulheisen finds himself in the middle of a deadly struggle between Helen Sedlacek and Humphrey DiEbola, head of the local mob, a battle that has all-too-lethal cons
Based on interviews with more than 150 young women, this celebration of teen girl relationships showcases this important bond and reveals its role in helping young women successfully navigate adolesce
Second-grader Robert, who desperately wants a dog of his own, starts a pet sitting business, but when he finds a stray dog, the best he can do is to keep him temporarily and train him so he can be ado
John Nichols was raised by a family as American as the Stars and Stripes. He enjoyed a top-notch private school education and at 23 wrote a best-selling novel, The Sterile Cuckoo. At that point, he co
A colorful alphabet book that spotlights the wildlife found in America’s national parks. Featuring wonderful watercolor paintings and pencil drawings of various animals and parks by award-winning illu
A collection of short fiction, written over the course of two decades, appears in a definitive anthology that includes both old favorites and new original works that eloquently capture the interaction
Peter Wexler is unhappy. He's forty and obsessed with what's wrong in the world, including his marriage, a "thirtysomething" version of Ozzie and Harriet. Deciding a change of scenery might help put h
Progressive School Exercises provides a collection of exercises, on the flat and over fences, specifically designed for use in training more experienced riders and horses, whether in groups or as indi
Hawaiian is a beautiful language and knowing a few key words beyond aloha and mahalo will enrich your vacation experience. With this unique language guide, you'll learn the Hawaiian words for native
Vita Sackville-West wrote Saint Joan of Arc in 1936 at the age of forty-four, and had, at that point, already been writing for thirty years. At fourteen, Sackville-West published her first book, and a
As alternative-fuel cars from major auto makers enter the U.S. market - promising far better performance and range than the disappointing electric vehicles (EVs) of past decades - "clean" cars are no
