Using eleven Zen stories as a starting point and diving deep into their mysterious world, he then weaves his magical clarity on many diverse contemporary topics. From the true meaning of happiness to
You bring death,” the voice said, and hell follows with you.” Relentless bounty hunter Jack Keller returns inDevils and Dust, the long-awaited fourth installment of the critically acclaimed series fro
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At the end of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel, The Scarlet Letter, we know that Pearl, the elf-child daughter of Hester Prynne, is somewhere in Europe, comfortable, well set, a mother herself now.
The Vo family has just moved to Paris from a small town in northern France. The change is almost more than nine-year-old Vero can manage. Her parents are too busy to keep an eye on her in the big city
A straightforward guide to identifying the various colours and markings of horses and ponies and recognising the distinguishing features of different breeds. Chapters include how to recognise ponies,
One of the most accessible examples of Samuel Beckett’s dark humor, Mercier and Camier is the hilarious chronicle of its two heroes’ epic journey. While their travels are fraught with complications an
In "Fred and Madge," a married couple has the unending jobs of rolling boulders uphill and sieving water all day long; and in "The Visitors," a dying man is visited in the hospital by his middle-aged
Everything moves! Kids run around the playground, cars drive on the road, and balls fly through the air. What causes all this motion? Physics! Forces and motion rule the way everything moves through s
Miller grew up in a cabin in the woods of Colorado and the experience of the silence, darkness and depth that grows from being raised in near solitude is evident throughout his stories, laced with the
Warren Leight once again takes us back to the golden age of jazz. At the height of the big-band era, Glimmer, Glimmer and Shine were seemingly inseparable "brothers in swing," until their life on the
An essential collection for any admirer of Harold Pinter, this brand-new, updated edition of his own selection of his poems and prose includes three never-before-published pieces, the most recent of w
The essential connoisseur's guide to herbs and potions traditonally associated with enhanced sensual pleasure. Throughout history men and women have sought to increase their sexual pleasure through th
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
Local Eats London is a charming guide to the traditional British fare found in the markets, pubs, tea shops and cafes of the city. Informative text defines each food item, so those wondering what exac
Arthritis is common in dogs and increasingly prevalent in cats. In this comprehensive, up-to-date resource, Dr. Shawn Messonnier, the world’s leading holistic veterinarian, equips pet owners with the
With its hilariously honest look at the single male in America -- from his apartment furnishings to his career struggles to his dating habits -- Bruce Jay Friedman's book The Lonely Guy's Book of Life
While bodily changes are the most obvious signs that a kid is growing up, they're not always the first (or most stressful) signs. Why does it feel so weird to cry now? How can you tell if someone is r
Civil Elegies is Dennis Lee's uncompromising exploration of citizenship, both Canadian and human. Eli Mandel has called Civil Elegies one of the most important contemporary books of poetry in our coun
Tom Stoppard's first novel, originally published in 1966 just before the premiere of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, is an uproarious fantasy set in modern London. The cast includes a penniless
Drawing from the traditions and teachings of the Prophet, Imam Muhammad Shirazi offers solutions to the issues faced by countries worldwide, especially issues of war and peace, nonviolence, social jus
If you have ever wondered how to pull a mane or tail, produce perfect plaits for the show ring, or try one of the more unusual plaiting techniques, this book has the answers. Step by step, it shows yo
The two symbols at the heart of Christian belief -- the Cross and the Grail -- represent the two faces of contemporary Christianity. The Cross is its outward face -- masculine, public, exalted. The Gr
A young Frenchwoman tells the sensual, erotic story of her summer affair with the butcher for whom she works in a sensuous and erotic novel by the author of Lucie au Long Cours.
Life and Death offers a contemporary look into the life of international medium Tim Braun who bridges this world and the Spirit world, connecting those who have passed over with those they left behind
Of the books authored by Martin R. Delany (1812-1885), The Origin of Races and Color is perhaps the most obscure. Out-of-print until now, it has been available to the public only through select librar
Nuptse and Lhotse are back for their third mountain expedition! After traveling to the mountains of Nepal and the peaks of the Canadian Rockies, these two adventurous cats head into the land of fire a
A reissue of Nic Pizzolatto's debut short story collection, now featuring two previously uncollected stories.Set in a variety of Southern landscapes, these startling stories excavate the ambiguous ter
The Hockey Sweater, the title story in this 20-story collection, has become an enduring classic: a Quebec boy and Habs fan is shipped a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater by mistake. It encapsulates everythi
Chengli is an orphaned errand boy who lives in Chang’an China in 630 A.D. His mother has died from illness and his father is presumed dead after disappearing into the desert when Chengli was a baby.No
In this intellectually bracing work, John C. Lilly, whose groundbreaking research inspired Day of the Dolphins and Altered States, likens humans to biochemical robots without an operating manual. By
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
The Nobel laureate's eight most recent short dramatic works include the increasingly acclaimed Not I, its companion piece, That Time, and three radio and television pieces
Animal lovers often wonder what the meow, bark, tweet, or stare of their pet means. Why the incessant meowing after Kitty has been fed, petted, and played with? Why is Fido barking up such a storm or
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Takes ab wheel workouts to the next level with carefully designed programs that work the entire bodyAn incredibly effective tool for achieving a toned, sculpted physique, the ab wheel is quickly becom
A full-body program featuring step-by-step exercises to sculpt and tone arms, chest, abs, and legs using weighted medicine ballsWhen cavemen lifted and carried heavy boulders, they were not working ou
The DASH Diet Made DeliciousPacked with amazingly tasty recipes, creative meal plans and complete nutritional information, this cookbook makes following the DASH diet a snap. The 140 easy-to-make reci
Can you pedal your way through everything life throws at you?Taking on the bicycle as a means of making sense of life and death, contributors write about their experiences on a bicycle, enjoying the l
