They are reviled. For centuries the Roma have wandered Europe; during the Holocaust half a million were killed. After World War II and during the Troubles, a wave of Irish Travellers moved to England
Designed for the classroom, this resource book contains activities and exercises to help the teaching of Macbeth.Although it was designed to be used alongside the Macbeth graphic novels, it can be use
"Complementary approaches to healing pioneered in the author's career as a surgeon working with cancer patients. Siegel shows ways to access the subconscious mind's guidance, involving dreams, intuiti
Intimately and without jargon, How to Wake Up: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide to Navigating Joy and Sorrow, describes the path to peace amid all of life’s ups and downs. Using step by step instructions, th
"Seen any good movies lately?" is a question almost as commonly asked as "How are you?" We all love watching movies, as much today as when film began. But with all the information and technology that'
Part memoir, part travelogue, part expose, a former Washington correspondent for the BBC reveals the day-to-day realities of "Correspondentland" - its glamour, its quirks and its sometimes unsavory pr
An award-nominated author and an academic dean offer parents of underachieving boys the confidence and support through simple tips and action lists to help their disengaged and discouraged sons do bet
Growing numbers of men and their partners are enhancing their sex lives with prostate play. Just as G-spot exploration forever transformed millions of women’s experiences of orgasm, The Ultimate Guide
"Only one American state was formally a sovereign monarchy. In this compelling narrative, the award-winning journalist Julia Flynn Siler chronicles how this Pacific kingdom, creation of a proud Polyne
Leave the Lipstick, Take the Iguana is the ninth book in the best-selling Travelers' Tales humor series, which began with There's No Toilet Paper on the Road Less Traveled and blossomed into the now c
The city of New Orleans is formed into the shape of a crescent, which is believed by many people to form a sacred chalice which holds and stores energy making it one of the most unique areas in the wo
? Winner of the BC National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction? Shortlisted for the Hilary Weston Prize? Shortlisted for the Charles Taylor Non-Fiction Award"Charlotte Gill writes with a dexterity and nob
This immensely useful book explores Zen’s rich tradition of chanted liturgy and the powerful ways that such chants support meditation, expressing and helping us truly uphold our heartfelt vows to live
DEPRAVED KIDNAPPERS, HORRIFIC ORDEALS, COURAGEOUS SURVIVORSTrue stories of twisted criminals who hold their victims in endless captivity to satisfy their perverse desires, Against Their Will is a comp
What happens to a regular guy who dopes? Surprised to learn that pro athletes aren’t the only ones taking performance-enhancing substances, journalist Andrew Tilin goes in search of the average juicin
Naples, the 19th Century. In the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, holy music has power. Under the auspices of the Church, the Sung Mass can bring about actual miracles like healing the sick or raising t
TAP INTO THE POWER OF REIKI TO HEAL YOUR DOGUsing the most gentle and natural treatment possible, Reiki for Dogs can help you realize a new level of wellbeing for your dog. This powerful book provides
?Richly detailed and well-researched, this heartbreaking history unfolds like a political thriller with a deeply human side.”?Publishers WeeklyToward the Setting Sun chronicles one of the most signifi
"Hot Art traces Joshua Knelman's five-year immersion in the shadowy world of art theft, which takes him from Egypt to Los Angeles, New York to London, and back again, through a web of deceit, violence
In Your Dog Is Your Mirror, dog trainer Kevin Behan proposes a radical new model for understanding canine behavior: a dog’s behavior and emotion, indeed its very cognition, are driven by our emotion.
The Dalai Lama always recommends a classic text by the Buddhist sage Shantideva as essential reading for those seeking a practical approach to Buddhism. With its life-changing psychological tools and
Emotionally intelligent people are aware of how they and others feel. Ethically intelligent people know how to use this awareness the right way. Being ethically intelligent doesn't just mean knowing w
Winner of the 2003 Lambda Literary Award for Fiction AnthologyShowcasing the work of literary giants like Langston Hughes, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, Alice Walker, and writers whom readers may be sur
Fantastic Women comprises eighteen stories by some of the most exciting contemporary women writers in the United States. The daughters of Franz Kafka and Mary Shelley, the Brothers Grimm, and Angela C
Live and Work: Modern Homes and Offices is a visually immersive monograph of the work of Shubin and Donaldson Architects, whose creative commercial spaces and high-end residential projects draw on the
This coffee table book displays more than 100 rarely seen images to bring to life the frontier era of one of America’s most unusual cities, seen through its Spanish plazas. Colorful iconic paintings a
Just as exercise improves the body, meditation improves the mind. It restores memory, enhances creativity, and leads to clearer thinking. And, much like exercise, most people have a hard time getting
By combining the teachings of Zen with the modern science of psychology, the authors have forged a new path to peace and healing. The method is accessible regardless of spiritual background, and requi
A simple yet brillant program. Dedicate at least 15 minutes each morning to exercising (anyone can do that). Vary and balance the workout so you achieve overall fitness. How? Simply look at which day
Using an inclusive, empowering approach, this book explains how every woman ? lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual, or solo ? can add relish to sexual encounters and increase her pleasure through tantric m
Seattle is famous for its breathtaking natural environment--from the islands and waterways of Puget Sound to the old-growth forests of the Olympic Range to magnificent Mount Rainier. Now, in celebrati
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
First published a decade ago, a collection of testimonials from women denied access to legal abortion shares the stories of teenagers, college students, and young mothers and offers a passionate argum
A chronicle of the scandalous reign of England's George IV captures the sexual intrigue and financial improvidence that that helped define the Regency period and also notes this complex King's intelli
The Nation of Islam's Minister Louis Farrakhan is undeniably one of the most controversial and oft-maligned figures in American social and cultural politics. Now, for the first time, leading African-A
Feng shui means "the flow of things." In this breakthrough book, the Chinese principles of energy flow, usually applied to arranging one's home, are extended to the most intimate house we inhabit--our
The Book of Good Habits contains nearly 2,000 simple and creative ways to enrich your life. Dirk Mathison uses wit, humor, satire and a dash of cynicism to blend his own good habit recommendations wit
Every age has its visionaries. Bede Griffiths, the gentle Benedictine monk who traveled to India to seek the other half of his soul was one such spiritual giant. Like Mother Teresa and Thich Nhat Hanh
Shakespeare’s Yoga applies some of the Bard’s most famous quotes and passages to yoga practice. With insights from her involvement in Shakespearean theater and 20 years as a yoga practitioner, studio
