Taking as its narrative engine the hunt for an animal that is legendarily rare, Richard Girling writes an engaging and highly informative history of humankind’s interest in hunting and collecting what
A richly illustrated compilation of more that 150 years of coverage on the history and culture of San Antonio from the pages of theSan Antonio Express-News.
As cofounder of the internationally-known, highly-controversial radical political troupe, The Living Theater, author Judith Malina is one of the leading female countercultural figures of the 50s, 60s,
Precious Cargo tells the fascinating story of how western hemisphere foods conquered the globe and saved it from not only mass starvation, but culinary as well. Focusing heavily American foodsspecific
While flipping through the atlas of Chang Ch’i-yun, one of China’s most famous geographers, distinguished translator Bill Porter (Red Pine) developed a curiosity about the southwestern province of Chi
Ph.D. student Alex Kern is having trouble passing his exams, hanging on to his girlfriend, and teaching his composition classand that doesn’t include the strange hole he’s discovered in his scummy off
A powerful Catalan author gives us a penetrating story of meaningless deaths and personal isolation, set in the heart of one of Spain’s most beautiful, vibrant places.In sleepy Vidreres, a Catalonian
Companion to the classic Yosemite in the Sixties, this book uses the words of the climbers of the time and artfully restored photographs to chronicle the historic first ascents of Yosemite’s mile-high
The third book of the Sarah Weston ChroniclesIn Delphi, the mountain city deemed by the Greek gods to be the center of the Earth, a cult of neo-pagans re-create with painstaking authenticity ancient r
The buying and selling of citizenship has become a thriving business in just a few years. Not only are businessmen renouncing America or Europe in favor of tax havens like St. Kitts and Antigua; also,
The ultimate guide to building protection from the elements for beginners and experienced outdoor enthusiasts alikeWithout shelter, a person stuck in the wild can die of exposure in a matter of hoursl
In The Great Soul of Siberia, renowned tiger researcher Sooyong Park tracks three generations of Siberian tigers living in remote southeastern Russia. Reminiscent of the way Timothy Treadwell (the so-
At 28,251 feet, K2 might be almost 800 feet shorter than Everest, but it is a far tougher proposition. Unlike Everest, there is no "Yak route" for commercial clients. It is hard climbing all the way f
The incomparable Rebecca Solnit, author of more than a dozen acclaimed, prizewinning books of nonfiction includingMen Explain Things To Me, brings the same dazzling writing to the essays inThe Encyclo
Throughout his life, Joseph Campbell was deeply engaged in the study of the Grail Quests and Arthurian Legends of the European Middle Ages, when masterpieces were produced by Chretien de Troyes in Fra
Since its first appearance in 1978, Elfquest has touched the spirit of multiple generations thanks to the strength of Wendy Pini's captivating storytelling and dynamic art. Fortunately for its fans, n
The Scarlet Letter Society is back! Maggie, Eva, and Lisa must figure out how to handle sudden notoriety when the truth about their various infidelities comes to light and face the criticism of a subu
In the late 1990s, a little bay horse with four white socks and a blaze was born. Dubbed Fergus,” he has now traveled the world many times over by print, web, and satellite, inspired a line of merchan
The art of successful riding is the development of harmony to such a degree, that, to the onlooker, horse and rider perform in total unity. The rider's key to this ideal is not a static seat, but one
Published in France to huge media attention and great debate within the wine community worldwide,Vino Business exposes big money interests and corruption within the wine industry in France, particular
Veterans represent an asset that requires insight to be unlocked to maximum advantage. This well-researched work provides concrete examples that will unleash the talents of your veterans and bring the
A celebration of British Columbia's coastal cuisine with recipes and fork-lore from the region’s farmers, artisans, fishers, foragers, and chefs.The Butcher, the Baker, the Wine and Cheese Maker by th
In The Comedians, comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff brings to life a century of American comedy with real-life characters, forgotten stars, mainstream heroes and counterculture iconoclasts. Based on ov
Author of The Tears of Autumn and The Shanghai Factor, Charles McCarry is widely regarded as one of the finest modern espionage novelists. His latest masterpiece,The Mulberry Bush, burns with the fury
A bestseller in the author’s native country of Estonia, where the book is so well known that a popular board game has been created based on it,The Man Who Spoke Snakish is the imaginative and moving s
For his eighteenth birthday, Dusty Baker's parents gave him a great present: Two tickets to the Monterey Pop Festival of June 1967, a three-day event featuring more than thirty bands, and use of the f
Worlds Beyond ImaginationA utopian city levitates above a lush green Earth. A brilliant doctor specializing in the care and treatment of half-giants and pirate slugs discovers a terrible plague from a
Led by reckless genius Jim Morrison and shrouded in a haze of sexual mysticism, the Doors embody sixties rebellion like no other act.Ride the Snake pieces together the facts of their short but incande
THE CENTER FOR TALENT INNOVATION (CTI) is an NYC-based think tank which focuses on global talent strategies and the retention and acceleration of well-qualified labor across the divides of gender, gen
In the 27th century, the Transgenic virus has redefined what it means to be human. The exiles of Earth’s Outer Colonies have evolved distinct genetic advantages over their ancestors, and they are comi
Mark Tuschman is a man on a quest. For the past decade, he has journeyed across much of the developing world documenting the travails and triumphs of women living in very difficult circumstances. On a
In the third installment of his critically acclaimed Christopher Marlowe Cobb series, Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler continues to win over readers with the artfulness of his World War I sett
For more than thirty years, the comic-book series Nexus has showcased the artistry of Steve “The Dude” Rude, one of the industry's most passionate and highly regarded artists. Rude’s continuing dedica
Lessons In Loving In The Little Prince follows the storyline of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, showing how the little boy who grows up to be a pilot and meets the little prince when he
Doppelgangers, a murderer’s guilt, pulp noir, fanatical police, and impossible romancesthese are the pieces from which German master Wolfgang Hilbig builds a divided nation battling its demons. Delvin
A debut collection with a fresh approachDecline of the Animal Kingdom investigates modern constructs of domesticity, freedom, wilderness, and artificiality to paint a portrait of what it means to be h
What if gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson took one more journey to Las Vegas in search of the American dream? What if the ghost of Ted Binion of the legendary Binion’s Horseshoe Casino haunted his f
The Standard UAS Operator Log provides record-keeping for flight operations of small and large unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), remote-control aircraft (R/C), remotel
Gregory David Robert’s epic debut novel, Shantaram, introduced millions of readers to the heart of India through Lin, an Australian fugitive working as a passport forger for a branch of the Bombay maf
