Ever since his emergence from the Canadian cinematic underground during the late 1960s, David Cronenberg has challenged and disturbed audiences with works that range from cutting-edge commercial to cu
Frogs are quirky and gross, but as A Chorus of Frogs shows, they're also important: As an "indicator species" ? one sensitive to environmental contaminants ? frogs hold important lessons for humanity.
This delightful book collects 25 stories about dogs accompanied by playful, cartoon like drawings from gifted artist and animal lover Emily Carr. Dividing her tales into calendar months, she describes
The common threads connecting the stories in this collection are a woman's perspective; fresh, lively storytelling; and compelling narrative that makes readers laugh, cry, wish they were there, or be
A collection of twenty-seven essays by the author takes on a wide range of literary topics, including short fiction, essays, poetry, and translation, covering a lifetime of writing. Reprint.
Widely and justly celebrated, Richard Selzer is one of America’s most accomplished stylists, a physician turned writer in the grand tradition that stretches from Chekhov to William Carlos Williams to
Timothy Donnelly's poems have already garnered a following in some of America's best literary journals (The Paris Review, Ploughshares), and the long-awaited publication of his first collection of poe
A lively account of London's most colorful visitors during the Victorian era sheds light on the English periods of Theodore Gericault, Richard Wagner, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and other foreigners living
An expanded collection of nonfiction stories from the radio show, "This American Life" applies wit, style, and passion to the author's search for the writer's life. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.
With this volume, acclaimed British poet Alan Jenkins makes his American debut. Lush, joyous, stylish, and sensual, his poetry is a deeply personal exploration of masculinity that recalls Sharon Olds
Based on interviews with more than 150 young women, this celebration of teen girl relationships showcases this important bond and reveals its role in helping young women successfully navigate adolesce
Strength isn't the only key to being a better athlete or preventing injuries - endurance and body alignment are equally important. This book demonstrates simple exercises to return to natural alignmen
The almighty penis (a.k.a. dick, schlong, pecker, rod, tool, johnson, etc.) has long been a major object of adoration, revulsion, ridicule, amazement, joy, pride, and even frustration. But does anyone
More than 23 centuries since it was first written, the earliest work on the horse and how to ride him still provides the modern rider with a delightfully readable treatise.
Inspired by years of scholarly training and decades of solitary retreat, Tibetan monk Gen Lamrimpa offers a concise overview of all phases of the Kalachakra practice: the preliminaries, the initiation
The Vision brings together Gibran's Arabic writings concerned with the spiritual life. In 24 meditations, essays, and prose poems, Gibran expounds his unique philosophy of life while discussing such p
Accurately details the history of laughing gas through to modern times (including historical ramblings & jest), and delves into the medical side of things -- in a light-hearted manner. Finally, while
This is the only complete and up-to-date collection of Hume's writings on religion, in an accessible classroom edition. Includes The Natural History of Religion, Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion,
A professor of religion explores Theosophical ideas in modern times. Major concepts discussed include reincarnation, karma, evolution, the Oneness of all life, the cyclic nature of creation, and the m
This stimulating book expresses the eonic drama of our eternal growth--from instinct to intuition. Skolimowski is a constant delight and surprise as an image-breaking philosopher/scientist/mystic. He
Murder, marriage and metaphysics?the three elements that link the bizarre series of events in Tom Stoppard’s high-spirited comedy, Jumpers. The protagonists include George Moore, an aging professor of
Welcome to the enchanted world of a royal princess! This magical book transports your little princess into a fairytale land where giant castles, enchanted forests, and unicorns thrive. With its lovely
South-central Wisconsin provides an impressive array of opportunities for all types of paddling, including some of the very best daytrips in the entire state and even Upper Midwest.Paddling South Cent
From British thriller master Mark Billingham, a recent finalist for the Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library,Die of Shame is a chilling story of addiction, subterfuge, and murder.Every Mon
Colors, animals, space, music, fairytale fireworks...! Here is a collection of poems especially written for performance. Perfect for the classroom and also for reading aloud at home. Poetry has a high
Building on the tremendous success of Bird Songs (250,000 copies sold),The Backyard Birdsong Guides are regional, interactive handbooks of birds and their songs for beginning bird-watchers. With a tou
Bridging the gap between the entertainment-focused pop psychology” on television and the dry academic research that is published in journals,The Handy Psychology Answer Book helps answer why humans do
Closely based on the Valmiki version of the Ramayana, written thousands of years ago, this fully illustrated retelling brings the ancient masterpiece into the present and expands upon the details foun
Joseph Campbell was 23, in Paris, in 1927. A scholar with a post-graduate fellowship, he encountered James Joyce’sUlysses, known for being praised and for kicking up controversy (including an obscenit
One of the world's top birding hotspots, South Africa's diverse habitats harbor more than 950 species. This beautifully illustrated guide covers over 140 familiar and unique species found in South Afr
Location portraiture offers many advantages. The backgrounds are varied, the surroundings can tell a story about the client, and the setting can help tell the subject’s story. Working on location pres
Mark Tartaglia of the London murder squad investigates a bizarre and brutal series of murders in this gripping thriller the fourth in this bestselling series by Elena Forbes. Detective Inspector Mark
Andrea Molesini’s exquisite debut novelwinner of the prestigious Campiello Prizeportrays the depths of heroism and horror within a Northern Italian village toward the end of the Great War. While a fam
Eight Children in Narnia is a detailed study of C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, exploring the story’s influences, themes, symbols, ironies and the reasons for its enormous popular success. Lobd
Drawn from the Chicago Tribune’s vast archives, A Century of Progress is a collection of rare—and in many cases, previously unseen—photographs that document the Century of Progress International Expos
Benjamin Franklin was in his early twenties when he embarked on a bold and arduous project of arriving at moral perfection,” intending to master the virtues of temperance, silence, order, resolution,
A powerful Catalan author gives us a penetrating story of meaningless deaths and personal isolation, set in the heart of one of Spain’s most beautiful, vibrant places.In sleepy Vidreres, a Catalonian
Since its first appearance in 1978, Elfquest has touched the spirit of multiple generations thanks to the strength of Wendy Pini's captivating storytelling and dynamic art. Fortunately for its fans, n
Veterans represent an asset that requires insight to be unlocked to maximum advantage. This well-researched work provides concrete examples that will unleash the talents of your veterans and bring the
Adorable dogs paired with the hilarious, heartwarming reasons they love their weird-looking, fur-less human companionsPeople will do anything for their animal companions. And why not? They are the unc
