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Between 1989 and 1990, Aileen Wuornos, a hitchhiking prostitute, shot, killed, and robbed seven men in remote Florida locations. Arrested in 1991, Wuornos insisted she had acted in self-defense, but t
A nation defined by tradition and built on expansion, Britain now has more languages spoken within its capital than any other city in the world.Recently, Granta has explored Chicago, Pakistan and the
About one in every thousand babies born each year has clubfoot, a disorder that affects foot and calf muscles. Because treatment usually begins soon after birth and continues for several years, parent
New in paperback—2011 Milkweed Fiction Prize Winner and Indie Heartland Bestseller—The Long-Shining Waters is the story of three women, separated by years and circumstance but connected across time by
Cannabis plants are classified into two main groups: Indica and Sativa. This book focuses on Cannabis Sativa, an especially tall and potent species of marijuana plant that true connoisseurs love not o
Ismet Prcic’s brilliant, provocative, and propulsively energetic debut is about a young Bosnian, also named Ismet Prcic, who has fled his war-torn homeland and is now struggling to reconcile his past
Before the Bible and legendary figures like Hercules, King Arthur, and Beowulf, there was Gilgamesh. As the king of Uruk, a city in ancient Mesopotamia, Gilgamesh protected his people from harm, battl
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As an architectural and interior design firm, John Minshaw Designs has been designing and building private residences for over 30 years. Minshaw says he came to interiors by default, but the influence
In this new addition to the series, author Robert D. San Souci and illustrator David Ouimet join forces to present 13 deliciously frightening tales. Elements of urban legend and folklore are utilized
Part fictional narrative, part send-up of the New Age movement, and part comedic triumph, Tales of Tongue Fu splits the reader's sides with hilarious misadventures and wicked social commentary. The bo
The World Within pulls aside the curtain on a variety of literary personalities and careers with the freshest, funniest, and most intriguing interviews In the history of the award-winning literary jou
Getting into college has become an obsession ? and not just with anxious students. Parents, too, are intensely involved in all aspects of the search and application process. ?Expert” advice is easy to
The stunning finale to the award-winning Napoleonic trilogy presents the legendary figure as you have never before seen him ? exiled and humiliated and vividly real. Patrick Rambaud closes his epic tr
Commemorates the seventy-fifth anniversary of the spiritual leader's death with a volume of his poetry, prose, and letters, as well as selected criticism of his artwork and literary achievements, in a
The five essays of this collection are a combination of science, history, and personal experience that will make you look at LA - and any other urban landscape - in an entirely new way.
A debut collection of interconnected stories explores the bizarre microcosm of the business of rock music, capturing a world of worshipful fans, egotistical and unbalanced stars, and crude A&R exe
All people have psychic potential, but few know how to harness it. Be Your Own Psychic offers lessons on understanding and programming dreams, acting on hunches, gaining true insight, and following a
The Pornographer's Poem is an edgy, important novel that tests the lines between pornography and art, exploitation and exploration. Introduced at the age of 16 to adult cinema by an eccentric teacher,
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Daniel (poet, author, and writer-in-residence at Ohio State University's Center for the Humanities) writes 100 pages of his own natural history, describing a boyhood catching small, wild animals and h
Marijuana is cultivated in nearly every region of the world, from the jungles of Laos to the arid hills of northern California. It's smoked and enjoyed for medicinal, spiritual, and recreational purpo
Hawaiian is a beautiful language and knowing a few key words beyond aloha and mahalo will enrich your vacation experience. With this unique language guide, you'll learn the Hawaiian words for native
This feisty, sexy, energetic tale of a young woman's solo journey through Fiji, Bali, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Morocco offers the best of memoir and travel narrative combined. Gough chronicles her e
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The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 volumes. Volume 7 is from 1886 to 1887, and includes articles such as: Have Animals Souls?; The Theosophical Mahatmas; Ancient Magic and Modern Science;
A collection of short stories stemming from the Romanian author's detention in a Nazi concentration camp as a child evokes a sense of the horror and absurdity of war and Romanian politics.
Jean Houston examines the psychological and mythological meaning of the Christ story, retelling the life of Jesus from the inside out and opening the reader to the challenge of "being Christ." Exercis
Mama and Papa Bear share their exciting news--there's going to be a new baby bear. This delightful, illustrated story shares KoKo's experiences during pregnancy, birth, and Mama's homecoming--even a b
Karen Dorame presents hard-won tips and techniques that allow you to smooth out the bumps in the road toward a career in professional photography. She covers equipment selection and use, light source
Denise DeLuca's Re-Aligning with Nature takes readers who are looking for radical social and business solutions on a direct and simple path to real change: nature's path. In this clear, direct, illust
Dominick Prince returns. Probably against his better judgment.Dominick Prince went through hell to make his dreams come true. He finally has a book deal, time and money to write whatever he wants, and
Sikh weddings are vibrant, ritual-steeped events that can stretch on for days. Each wedding is unique and unforgettable. Photographing them is a joy and a challenge: there are countless facets to phot
Dunmore so cleverly interweaves each of the character's stories that as the tale unfolds it has the chilling ring of absolute authenticity. It’s gripping and page turning and all those things you expe
Best known as a novelist, Nicholas Christopher began publishing poems in The New Yorker in his twenties, and has published eight collections, praised over the years by poets and critics as being among
With a crochet hook and beautifully colored yarn, you can create the most appealing accessories, the prettiest garments, and cheerful items for the home. In this book, you’ll find 70 patterns for larg
The rollout of Amazon local services, continued growth of locally based apps like Uber for ride-sharing and OpenTable for restaurant reservations, and the proven power of reviews on sites like Yelp ar
