Krishnamurti's essential message is that to find truth, we must go beyond the limits of ordinary thought. In public talks worldwide, he strove to free listeners from conventional beliefs and psycholog
The Performance Principle is written for any manager, supervisor, or business leader who feels there must be a better, more systematic way to motivate their team and achieve phenomenal results. It tel
In Explore the Human Body, a fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the most amazing machine in the worldyou. This unique model” can be deconstructed and r
Sandeep Sanghavi, the mixed-race son of an Indian businesswoman and a famous American astronomer lives a nomadic albeit mundane life traveling the country with his mother, hotel consulting firm. His l
The latest from Governor General’s Literary Award winner Perrine Leblanc is a mesmerizing story about the disappearance of three young women and a deeply disturbing portrait of a small town gone bad.I
In her debut collection, Ashley-Elizabeth Best explores the cultivation of resilience during uncertain and often trying times. It’s a book built around day-to-day conflicts poems about love, family, g
Embark on a journey around the world and discover the most extreme predators on the planet.Extreme Animals: Predators features 20 dangerous creatures that awe us with their feats of strength, speed, a
From Kansas farm boy to intergalactic guardian of peace and justice, the legendary Man of Steel has led an extraordinary existence that few humans can comprehend. InThe World According to Superman, th
A bittersweet and humorous guide to college life featuring practical tips combined with funny, full color illustrationsCollege is one the most exciting times in a young person’s life. But for an incom
The work of John Jodzio has already made waves across the literary community. Some readers noticed his nimble blending of humor with painful truths reminded them of George Saunders. His creativity and
Food questions answered with colorful graphics and fun, easy-to-understand scientific explanationsWhy does bacon smell so good?Why do onions make you cry?Can mixing drinks worsen your hangover?Why doe
In August 1776, little over a month after the Continental Congress had formally declared independence from Britain, the revolution was on the verge of a sudden and disastrous end. General George Washi
At once intimate and sweeping, Bottomlandthe anticipated second novel from Michelle Hooverfollows the Hess family in the years following World War I, as they attempt to rid themselves of the Anti-Germ
Of all the incomparable stable of journalists who wrote for The New Yorker during its glory days in the Fifties and Sixties,” writesThe Independent, the most distinctive was Irish-born Maeve Brennan.”
A New York Times Editors' ChoiceFusing the personal and the political in high-voltage verse, Amiri Baraka"whose long illumination of the black experience in America was called incandescent in
In The Lightkeepers, we follow Miranda, a nature photographer who travels to the Farallon Islands, an exotic and dangerous archipelago off the coast of California, for a one-year residency capturing t
For readers of Sebastian Junger, Philip Gourevitch, and Dexter Filkins, Graeme Smith’s brilliant book is a raw, uncensored account of the war in Afghanistan from a young reporter who for several years
How should the West deal with Putin's Russia? For the U.S. and some European powers the answer is obvious: isolate Russia with punishing economic sanctions, remove it from global institutions such as
Paralyzed from the neck down, Gordon Zahler rose from his deathbed to a fast-talking, Hollywood entrepreneur/idea man who traveled the world, lived hard, married, fantasized about water-skiing and cha
A versatile prose stylist... [Aboulela’s] lyrical style and incisive portrayal of Muslims living in the West received praise from the Nobel Prize winner J. M. Coetzee... [she is] a voice for multicult
A spectacular overview of one of the most highly acclaimed art collections on the West Coast, which greets travelers at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) as they journey between land, sea, and sky
Heart wrenching. . . . McDermid delves ever more deeply into the psyches of the major characters . . . [and] excels in putting the reader at the center of the action. . .The Skeleton Road does an exce
Set in a fictional prairie town in which the two overarching industries are a living history facility and a laboratory for experiments in high-energy particle physics,Charmed Particles tells the inter
Ph.D. student Alex Kern is having trouble passing his exams, hanging on to his girlfriend, and teaching his composition classand that doesn’t include the strange hole he’s discovered in his scummy off
The son of an Algerian immigrant, Idir is a disappointment to his doctor father. Torn between his wealthy school friends and his neighborhood pals, who range from petty thieves to professional crimina
How to Relax is part of The Mindfulness Essentials series of how-to titles by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, introducing beginners and reminding seasoned practitioners of the essentials of mindfulness pr
A classic bathroom reader for adults that presents funny trivia, gross stories, and fascinating facts in an illustrated children's book styleNew York City has 8.5 million people living in just 305 squ
Coloring for adults gets a nautical twist with this collection of whimsical mandalasColoring mandalas is an ancient way to attain focus, clarity, and peace. Now with more than thirty original images t
For more than thirty years, the comic-book series Nexus has showcased the artistry of Steve “The Dude” Rude, one of the industry's most passionate and highly regarded artists. Rude’s continuing dedica
Erratic Fire, Erratic Passion is a collection of found poems composed of the words of professional athletes.The content of post-game interviews and sports chatter is so often meaningless, if not insuf
Leonardo da Vinci’s descriptions and sketches of ingenious machines are brought into your hands in this fascinating book. Although these inventions were never built, they take form as 3-D models that
A vivid and energetic history of Van Halen’s legendary early yearsAfter years of playing gigs everywhere from suburban backyards to dive bars, Van Halen led by frontman extraordinaire David Lee Roth a
This large house-shaped box is the opportunity to visit Caillou’s home. Children will enjoy peeking into Caillou’s home and explore his surroundings.This sturdy box includes 4 chunky board books to le
Across the ineffable expanse of the Great Deep float billions of shattered universes: the Shards. Populated with vengeful demons and tormented humans, the Shards need Earth to survive just as plants n
In what Joseph Campbell might call A Heroine’s Journey,” Sara Avant Stover views each woman’s life as a pilgrimage from girlhood to womanhood to self-realization and cronehood. Drawing on archetypes i
We are fortunate to live in a magical time in the constantly evolving field of photography. Absolutely anything is possible with a quality camera and photo-editing software. While new digital technolo
Trade Paperback + PDF eBook version: Trade paperback book comes with code to download the eBook from ASA's website.As the most accurate and reliable regulatory reference on the market for avia
What could be more fun than spending time with Daddy? This book highlights children and fathers spending precious time together, enjoying cooking, trips to the candy store, painting with Dad, bike rid
Venture forth on a journey into the depths of the world’s oceans and discover the most extreme sharks that lurk beneath the waves.Extreme Animals: Sharks features 20 fascinating creatures that awe us
This is a wonderful comic novel, about philosophy, the nature of art, the beauty of the ordinary, and about quirky, complete, night & day victims of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Two charming
