In the years following Hurricane Katrina, far from the manicured architecture and walking tours of touristed New Orleans, Jimmy Petrovich lingers, trapped by dead-end jobs, addiction, and self-abuse.
In Nothing To It, Brother Phap Hai brings his characteristic warmth and humor to explore the many different gates to transformation offered by Buddhism. A gate is a teaching, practice, or way of looki
For seven decades, our understanding of World War II has been shaped by a standard narrative built on conventional wisdom, propaganda, the dramatic but narrow experiences of soldiers on the ground, an
Kenzaburo Oe was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for creating "an imagined world, where life and myth condense to form a disconcerting picture of the human predicament today."
Most Evil II is Steve Hodel's follow-up investigation (2009-2015) into his father's potential murders and introduces new evidence and additional linkage obtained by him over the past six years.Include
Before I Get Old stands as one of the best books ever written about rock’n’roll. After best-sellingRolling Stone writer Dave Marsh was invited by Pete Townshend to write a history of legendary band th
From behind the drums to behind the lens, in Photograph Ringo Starr opens his archives to share memories of his childhood, The Beatles and beyond.Rare and unseen photographs taken by Ringo, with other
This set of inspirational cards will immediately appeal to a much wider audience than that reached by the traditional oracle/angel card deck — using as it does a simple format with eye-catching design
Raisa Rae” Jordan, an agent for the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service, isn't in Israel for more than a day before her predecessor is gunned down in a Tel Aviv square by a sniper. Assigned to investigat
Canada is a country rich in stories, and few take as much joy as Douglas Gibson in discovering them. As one of the country’s leading editors and publishers for 40 years, he coaxed modern classics out
Judy Lee’s life has not turned out the way she’d imagined. She’s divorced, she’s broke, and her dreams of being a painter have fallen by the wayside. Her co-worker Roger might be a member of the Yakuz
Since its publication by Sierra Club Books in 1977, The Unsettling of America has been recognized as a classic of American letters. In it, Wendell Berry argues that good farming is a cultural developm
After years of struggling with eating disorders and anxiety around food and eating, Annie Mahon figured that having a path, any path, is helpful. When she readThe Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat
Lili St. Cyr was, in the words of legendary reporter Mike Wallace, the highest paid stripteaser in America.” Wallace was so fascinated by Lili that out of all the presidents and celebrities he intervi
This collection of 18 chapters by talented philosophical minds probes some of the many lessons to be learned fromOrange Is the New Black. The show and the book that inspired it both dramatically highl
The deeply personal story of a father learning to share his love of nature with his children, not through the indoor lens of words or pictures, but directly, palpably, by exploring the natural world a
From best-selling authors Frances Moore Lappe and Joseph Collins comes the 21st century’s definitive book on world hunger. Driven by the question, "Why hunger despite an abundance of food?&am
At a dive bar in San Francisco’s edgy Tenderloin district, drug-hustling Emily Rosario is drinking whiskey and looking for an escape from her desperate lifestyle. When she is approached by a Russian b
When you are touched by a dragon, you feel the depth of its love...This incomparable energy allows us to find the place in life that is meant for us, as Christine Arana Fader, the dragon woman’, power
The Art of Hotel Transylvania 2 showcases the incredible artwork featured in the upcoming animated fantasy comedy film produced by Sony Pictures Animation,Hotel Transylvania 2. The film is a sequel to
Landscape photography is a popular photographic genreand for good reason. The great outdoors is an ever-ready subject. It is variable, as well; it is affected by changing light, decomposition, weather
Embattled by an uncertain future, Gabriel Adam is now slowly succumbing to the powerful ring that he credits with stopping the demon sent to Earth to start the second war between the light and dark re
TAI CHI REFLECTIONS: Empowerment through the Body Languageof the Tai Chi Form is both authored and illustrated by Richard Crookes,the illustrator of the award-winning Angels of Atlantis Oracle Cards.I
Head outside and look up. What do you see? At night you might see stars, the moon, the Milky Way, and planets! During the day all these things will still be there, but they’ll be hidden by the bright
Head outside and look up. What do you see? At night you might see stars, the moon, the Milky Way, and planets! During the day all these things will still be there, but they’ll be hidden by the bright
Nalo Hopkinson (Brown Girl in the Ring, Skin Folk) is widely hailed as a significant voice in Afro-Caribbean, Canadian, and American fiction. She has been dubbed by Junot Diaz as "one of our
This first paperback edition of Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes by Laura Frankel collects more than 120 sophisticated, simple, and satisfying kosher dishes. From everyday meals to holiday favorites, each r
Unemployment has ravaged the U.S. economy. People struggle everywhere, exhausted by the collapse that destroyed their lives. Benjamin Cade is an expert in cognition, and before the flatlined economy c
The Salafi are a revivalist Sunni Muslim movement misunderstood by most Americans, and even many Muslims. The New York Times’ first reference to Salafis as a distinct group appears in 1979 after a ban
This collection of timeless poetry celebrates the eternal spiritual truth within each heart. Since ancient times, this hidden essence has been symbolized by the number 108. There are 108 earthly desir
This remarkable compilation brings together the best of painter Jota Leal's surreal celebrity portraits. This volume has something for anybody who is captivated by the famous and iconic figures around
Natalie is propelled through life by pica, a disorder that has her eating a wide variety of inediblesfrom pencil shavings to foam peanuts to plastic doll parts. A lowly staff worker for the local news
Dishing bite-sized lessons, supported by in-chapter exercises and end-of-chapter actions, long-time marketing expert Robert W. Bly mentors small-business owners and entrepreneurs in making the crossov
Alice LaPlante's acclaimed psychological thrillers are distinguished by their stunning synthesis of family drama and engrossing suspense. Her new novel is an affecting foray deeper into the creases of
A complete, step-by-step guide to preparing yourself and your community to aid first responders during a disaster situationWhen disaster strikes, whether it’s a hurricane, flood, or house fire, first
?Remarkable?Sentence by sentence, Goldman brings to life a city that is bewitching, terrifying, beautiful?.Goldman brings something new to the [chronicle] form.”?John Freeman, Boston GlobeThe Interior
The Statue of Liberty has become one of the most recognizable monuments in the world: a symbol of freedom and the American Dream. But the story of the creation of the statue has been obscured by myth.
With a new introduction by Calvin BedientClaudia Rankine’s second poetry collection, The End of the Alphabet, is an inquiry into despair and recovery, selfhood and alienation. Centered on a heroine na
The award-winning crime writer Ken Bruen, called ?the best-kept literary secret in Ireland” by the Independent, is as joyously unapologetic in his writing as he is wickedly poetic, mixing high and low
Relax and de-stress from your busy life by coloring this collection of whimsical mandalas that incorporate mystical imagery into the patternsRelax, focus, reach a higher state of mindfulness and simpl
