Both Muslims and non-Muslims see women in most Muslim countries as suffering from social, economic, and political discrimination, treated by law and society as second-class citizens subject to male au
"Astrology and palmistry make people vivid and full of possibilities. Everybody has a birthday and almost everyone has a palm." ? Kurt VonnegutThe future’s not written in the stars, but etched in the
While many have touted the value of intuition, few have explained and taught it as holistically and convincingly as Simone Wright. While Wright does not denigrate the unseen and nonmaterial, she expla
?The Golden Egg weaves in Brunetti’s relationship with his family, his avaricious boss and the beautiful Signorina Elettra. Add to the mix a convoluted and lightning-paced crime narrative, and you get
"With over 30% new content, charts and screenshots, plus the addition of an exclusive members website, which will be accessible upon book purchase and offer free downloadable content and videos plus o
Estranged and grieving separately after painful losses, Serena and Dan Shine are forced away from their New York City home and resettle in a North Carolina community where Serena becomes enmeshed with
The Prix Goncourt?winning author of the scandalous The Kindly Ones returns with four new novellas that offer startlingly fresh depictions of age-old obsessions: sex and love, desiring and gazing, and
Dinah Whitcomb seemingly has everything. A loving and successful husband, and a smart, precocious young son named Robbie. One day, their worlds are shattered when Dinah is attacked and Robbie is taken
Using vignettes and anecdotes from his own life?as well as quotations drawn from sources as varied as the Bible, Yiddish aphorisms, and stand-up comedy?Zen teacher and Unitarian Universalist minister
The southern High Sierra, including Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and the surrounding John Muir, Jennie Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses, is one of the most magnificent natural areas in the w
MAKE MAGIC IN YOUR MUFFIN TINFrom crowd-pleasing appetizers and enticing side dishes to mouth-watering entrees and delectable desserts, this book serves up a wonderful variety of delicious and fun dis
With multi-million album sales, chart-topping singles, an exuberant Technicolor fashion sense and a celebrity husband in the shape of comedian and actor Russell Brand, ?I Kissed a Girl’ and ?Californi
IN COLONIAL INDIA, at a time of growing friction between the ruling British and the restless Indian populace, a Victorian woman and her young Tamil Indian servant defy convention, class, and heartbrea
From her fairytale childhood to her impressive array of movies and marriages, Elizabeth Taylor’s life, both on and off the screen, has enchanted, saddened, appalled, and entertained us for the past se
A host of previously unpublished photographs and a wealth of new information bring together the story of a region’s transition from horses, oxen and mules to bicycles and then horseless carriages, tra
Twenty essays in this collection of travel writing describe the land and life in Antarctica. Scientists and writers recount stories about life and experiences there, from the late 1970s to the present
This full-color recreation map has been completely updated to reflect new and expanded state park and national forest boundaries in the Anza-Borrego and Yuha desert regions. Shows roads, jeep routes,
Gnomes are the mascots of the English garden. Loved and loathed in equal measure, they nonetheless hold a unique and essential place in the country's garden heritage. Award-winning photographer and au
In The Book of Ceremonies, Gabriel Horn presents a tapestry of stories, poems, prayers, and love songs describing sacred Native American ways of life and what the varied Native traditions and practice
A candid and passionate consideration of citizenship viewed through the feminine, O Cidadan examines borders in language and in the body, to explore ways in which we might rethink nation and community
Powerful, exquisite, and intricately crafted, this poetic memoir spans and reconfigures 30 years of an award-winning writer’s life. Ten years after beginning the project and more than 40 years after f
This book is meant for anyone wishing to develop inspired creativity and more self-esteem and optimism in a rapidly changing world. In this breakthrough book, visionary artist and best-selling author
A unique and powerful portrait of referendum and post-referendum Montreal. Published in Quebec in 1996, Aurora Montrealis shot to the top of the best-seller lists and confirmed Monique Proulx’s positi
Ecstasy - Dance, Trance & Transformation is the most comprehensive source of information about Ecstasy and the dance culture. This book looks at Ecstasy in the US - laws, music, and users - and th
The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 volumes. Volume 3 is from 1881 to 1882, and includes articles such as: Transcendental Physics; Electric and Magnetic Affinities between Man and Nature; H
Illustrator and papercutter, Jessica Palmer, has created 75 designs of enchanting hand-drawn pictures for you to color and lose yourself in. The images all have a magical maritime theme, and each one
The appeal of ribbon embroidery is timeless and thousands of embroiderers have been captivated by its ease of use and fabulous results. Here you will find every stitch and technique fully explained wi
Still regarded as ?the bible” for both new and experienced kayakers after more than thirty years in print, Sea Kayaking covers the basics of equipment and technique, including types of paddles and str
We have all been rejected and we have all rejected. This is especially true for writers. In this issue, through poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, we'll celebrate, lament, and explore rejection in all
The secret to happiness is to acknowledge and transform suffering, not to run away from it. In No Mud, No Lotus, Thich Nhat Hanh offers practices and inspiration for transforming suffering and finding
Hudl in Easy Steps guides you through setting up and using Tesco's 7-inch Android tablet, including watching TV and movies, reading eBooks, playing games, buying and listening to music, surfing the We
In this latest collection of fascinating facts and amusing tales, Arthur Black recounts his journey to Vietnam and Thailand, where his ?dirty” American money is turned down and a massage turns into a
Shaped by invasion, occupation, and immigration, by upheavals as diverse as the Great Fire, the Blitz, and the Big Bang, London’s history is unmatched for variety and drama. Choosing 100 places that b
A practical and comprehensive guide for dressage riders. It covers those important early years where there should be both trust and respect between the horse and rider ? without which no good riding c
Caillou celebrates his birthday with friends and family. Caillou is thrilled: there are games, face painting, a cake and presents. And when his wish comes true, Caillou thinks it is the best birthday
What is it about lesbian cops that push all the right buttons? Sure, there's the uniform with handcuffs, gun, and billy club, and the confidence, authority, and sense of danger. But there's something
Lose weight, detox, maximize energy, and stay healthy with 52 delicious and creative smoothie recipesFrom March blossoms to the October harvest and back again, this one-of-a-kind book guides readers t
In Blood, bestselling author Lawrence Hill offers a provocative examination of the scientific and social history of blood, and on the ways that it unites and divides us today.Blood runs red through ev
American Dream Machine is the story of two talent agents and their three troubled boys, heirs to Hollywood royalty. It’s a sweeping narrative about fathers and sons, the movie business, and the sundry
His arresting ninth collection of poems, Eric Pankey’s Trace locates itself at a threshold between faith and doubt?between the visible and the invisible, the say-able and the ineffable, the physical a
