The world’s largest volcano does not reside beneath Hawaii’s mountains, or in Washington state, but Yellowstone National Park. Past eruptions have darkened our continent and covered it with a blanket
Bred in the Bone is the stunning third novel in Brookmyre’s series featuring private investigator Jasmine Sharp and Detective Superintendent Catherine McLeod. The novel is set in the grisly underworld
Elise Partridge’s The Exiles' Home Gallery extends the range of her widely acclaimed earlier books, Fielder’s Choice and Chameleon Hours, praised as "first-rate" by James Pollock for their "authentici
In the pages of Donna Leon’s internationally bestselling Commissario Guido Brunetti mysteries, the conversations of the Brunetti family have often turned to topics of art and literature, but books are
Two down on their luck black-marketeers, Dagr and Kinza, have inherited a very important prisoner: the former star torturer of Saddam’s recently collapsed Ba’athist regime, Captain Hamid, who promises
Similar to the condensed conceptual slyness of Lydia Davis and the unexpected turns of George Saunders, the neurotic discomforts revealed by Hampton's characters become before our eyes less bizarre an
Haunting in their tone, brilliant in their images--very like fantastic presences moving across glass--the twenty-one fictions in this startling debut collection seem both inexplicably familiar and lik
The critically acclaimed novelist, poet, and essayist presents a new collection of twenty thought-provoking essays that offer everything from critiques of the American experience to a celebration of o
As the most accurate and reliable regulatory reference on the market for aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs), this collection of AMT-related Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) from Title 14 of the
"Fine art photography of horses as well as essays by the photographer, which discuss the qualities attributed to horses by individuals and cultures worldwide, such as wisdom, spirituality, healing, an
At an obscure South Carolina nursing home, a lost world reemerges as a disabled elderly woman undergoes newfangled brain-restoration procedures and begins to explore her environment with the assistanc
DreamWorks Merry Christmas Tales is a beautiful hardcover storybook collection that includes Shrek the Halls, Kung Fu Panda's Holiday Special, and The Penguin Holiday Caper. Full of colorful film imag
Unemployment has ravaged the U.S. economy. People struggle everywhere, exhausted by the collapse that destroyed their lives. Benjamin Cade is an expert in cognition, and before the flatlined economy c
Hafiz, Gibran, Neruda, Rumi . . . their yoga mats were blank pieces of paper; they did asana with pencils between their fingers; their pranayama was inverted metaphor; and their Samadhi was uninhibite
Adorable dog photos paired with pearls of human wisdom that have been reinterpreted through canine eyesCapable of endless energy, unconditional love, and a childlike fascination with the world, dogs h
A suspenseful mystery set on the Pacific Northwest coast about a pipeline conspiracy that pits the everyday working man against high-level government.When childhood best friends Ollie Swanson and Doug
A Riveting Story of Survival After the Catastrophic Destruction of America's Power Grid Throws the Country into Darkness and ChaosIt's been three terror-filled months since massive solar flares bombar
Braylar is still poisoned by the memories of those slain by his unholy flail Bloodsounder, and attempts to counter this sickness have proven ineffectual. The Syldoonian Emperor, Cynead, has solidified
Every year, rivers flood, hurricanes strike, and earthquakes shake buildings to the ground. Catastrophic disasters can hit anywhere at any time. There's simply no escaping them. The only reasonable th
Designed for a range of hardware, from lightweight laptops to powerful desktops with high-definition screens, Windows 8 gives users the option of switching between multi-touch display capabilities and
Morley is a Los Angeles-based street artist that specializes in bold, typographic posterswhich he wheat pastes within the urban landscape. Blending humor, hope and his uniqueperspective on life, Morle
Produced in celebration of White Spot’s 85th anniversary, The White Spot Cookbook is an engaging, visually rich collection of recipes, memories, and memorabilia, designed to showcase the legacy of one
A mosaic of interrelated stories exploding with personality, myth, and geohistorical weight, Morning in Serra Mattu is a profound, joyful meditation on life in modern Sudan. Gamal seamlessly blends la
Contrary to its contemporary image, deniable covert operations are not something new. Such activities have been ordered by every president and every administration since the Second World War. In many
This fourth edition of Joseph Coohill’s best-selling book has been fully updated to include the latest political, economic, and social developments in Ireland. Starting with the first prehistoric inha
Henry Schiller, a New York songwriter and musician, is in love with an aloof younger woman, but their relationship grows even more complicated when he discovers he has testicular cancer.
?Among the most indelible American novelists of the last hundred years. . . . [Harrison] remains at the height of his powers.”?Dwight Garner, The New York Times?Trenchant and visionary.”?Ron Carlson,
Fully revised with new and expanded chapters, Start Your Own Blogging Business delivers the perfect startup guide for online enthusiasts. Providing valuable updates such as the latest forms of bloggin
Karl Muhlbach, hero of Evan Connell’s previous novel, The Connoisseur, has a new obsession?a beautiful, nubile girl-about-New York named Lambeth Brent, whose puzzling background and swinging activitie
The Insanity of Advertising delivers a surprising, inside look at unbelievable and sometimes astonishing happenings in the ad business. Not tittle-tattle but real, absolutely truthful, on the ground i
?Daring and admirable?it’s rare to find a suspense novel with the scope of well-crafted fiction?The Traveler is compulsive reading.” ?Chicago TribuneThis suspenseful classic from John Katzenbach, now
Explores the early cultural form and symbolism of fairy tales while arguing that the forest landscapes in which fairy tales are commonly set are intimately representative of human mysteries, condition
?I Wonder offers crucial lessons in emotional intelligence, starting with being secure in the face of uncertainty. Annaka Harris has woven a beautiful tapestry of art, storytelling, and profound wisdo
After her critically acclaimed books of interviews with Afghan, Iraqi, Israeli and Palestinian children, Deborah Ellis turns her attention closer to home. For two years she traveled across the United
The celebrated author of Montana 1948 (over 400,000 copies sold) returns to the American West in this riveting tale of familial love and its unexpected consequences.Dalton, North Dakota. It’s Septembe
Thanks to today’s busy lifestyles, nearly 4,500 institutions of higher learning, and more than 21 million students, the need for college admissions consulting services continues to grow. The experts a
This book is about the inner search and personal transformation, sharing insights that address our deepest question of life, introducing 11 teaching stories from different Zen masters. At the conclusi
Often the most recognized, even brutal, events in American history are assigned a bifurcated public narrative. We divide historical and cultural life into two camps, often segregated by a politicized,
A guide to the most beautiful short and easy hikes around VancouverNow in its seventh edition, this guide to exploring Vancouver’s beautiful wilderness is an indispensable classic. Featuring sixty-eig
The author discusses his turn to radical, evangelical Christianity after a friend's unsolved murder sends him searching for meaning behind the senseless loss and describes his deep involvement in the
