Michael Tolkin's acclaimed second novel, Among the Dead, is an arresting examination of public and private grief in the wake of unspeakable disaster, a slow-burning tour de force of psychological fict
Twelve-year-old best friends Carly and Arlene write about twin princesses during the final, cataclysmic days of Atlantis in a story that parallels the growing tensions the two friends are experiencing
Animal Grace explores the human-animal relationship as a path to enlightenment. The author calls for readers to ensure that their interactions with members of other species are based on compassion and
Northern Gothic is the story of supernaturally crossed worlds ? Manhattan’s Chelsea district of the present and New York during the Civil War draft riots. William, a young Irish immigrant trying to av
Comic, erotic, and richly imagined, Allan Stein follows the journey of a compromised young teacher to Paris to uncover the sad history of Gertrude Stein's troubled nephew Allan. Having been fired from
Does science have all the answers? The view that it does is known as scientific naturalism or scientism, and is now commonly advanced under the label 'naturalized epistemology'. Scientism holds that t
A collection of twenty-three essays examines the texts Aitken has studied over the years, discussing such topics as political evolution, ethics, the proper use of money, power, and sexual love, reflec
Profiling Canada's leading poet-singer, this concise biography surveys the remarkable 40-year career of Leonard Cohen that has produced 11 books and 11 records. Focusing on the evolution of Cohen's in
Frederick Barthelme has been applauded as one of the finest fiction writers in America today. In Chroma, he offers fifteen odd, elegant, and heartbreaking stories in which wives give away husbands, l
Profiling Canada's leading poet-singer, this concise biography surveys the remarkable 40-year career of Leonard Cohen that has produced 11 books and 11 records. Focusing on the evolution of Cohen's in
Combining seership with science, Leadbeater presents this absorbing, in-depth, study of the mystery schools of Egypt, Greece, Judea, the Knights Templar of the Middle Ages, and the emergence of Co-Mas
A youthful artist is possessed by both his painting and his muse. Seductive travelers from the sea arrive to enrapture distant lovers. A temporary moon goddess inhabits the statue of a mermaid. After
Welcome little Texans to the great metropolitan area known as Dallas/Fort Worth. Young readers delight in a personal tour of the Dallas/Fort Worth area, recognizing fun sites and famous icons througho
In this series of nine short plays, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan has created a mesmerizing epic saga of rural Kentucky and an unblinking look at the truth behind our American myt
Frommer’s books aren’t written by committee, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned, locally-based journalists like Diana Balha
The pop world accelerated and broke through the sound barrier in 1966. In America, in London, in Amsterdam, in Paris, revolutionary ideas slow-cooking since the late '50s reached boiling point. In the
For the first time in print, from internationally-acclaimed thriller writer Grant McKenzie comes a novel that hits perilously close to home, and will keep you guessing until the last page.What if ever
In 1978, a young street hustler in San Francisco stumbles into the General Hospital emergency room with lungs so congested he can barely breathe. Seen by an overworked and perplexed young intern, the
No segment of the travel industry is growing faster than river cruising. But how can you pick the right boat or itinerary? This book answers those questions and more, giving detailed, opinionated advi
From award-winning actress Denise Nicholas: a ten-year anniversary reissue of her powerful and dramatic coming of age story set in Mississippi during the Freedom Summer of 1964.Freshwater Road has bee
The fourth entry in the Bone Rattler series advances the protagonist Duncan McCallum to 1765 and into the throes of the Stamp Tax dissent, which marked the beginning of organized resistance to English
The Sewing Room Sampler combines two of Yoko Saito’s favorites: blocks featuring traditional quilting motifs, such as stars and houses, plus one-of-a-kind sewing-themed applique designs. You can use t
Outsider artist Mendelson Joe is a painter, activist, musician, and renowned self-taughter.” But to the people living in the sparsely populated region west of Algonquin Park, he is also a neighbour. W
Brazil has one of the richest bird diversities in the world, with a total of 1,901 species, 270 of which are endemic. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species
One of the world’s richest ecosystems, Brazil is home to the most species of plants (55,000), fishes (3,000) and mammals (600+) anywhere on earth. A naturalist’s paradise, it also harbors 744
Famously reticent, perverse, and controversial, Prince is one of the few remaining superstars of the 1980s who still, perhaps, remains an enigma. Now a firm fixture in the pop canon, where such classi
Let your imagination run wild with the latest title from innovative knitter, Sachiyo Ishii. This charming book contains over 30 fun, simple knitting patterns for a range of cute and cuddly toys. Creat
Weather to Fly is a collection of adventure stories, tall tales in the great American tradition. Inspired equally by Mark Twain, Amelia Earhart, Pancho Barnes, and P. T. Barnum, they are war stories,
With four major theme parks and 22 hotels, Disney World can be daunting this indispensable travel planner simplifies the process. Each of the four major parks gets in-depth coverage, complete with ful
Sometimes fences make for nice neighbors. Other times they hide the evil within. FromNew York Times best-selling author Vincent Zandri comes a riveting novel of lies, deceit, and murder right next doo
France is one of the most visited countries in the world and one of the least known. This book takes you beyond the superficial coverage of conventional guidebooks history, architecture, etc. in searc
Office 2016 in Easy Steps guides users through Microsoft’s latest version of Office, so they soon master its new features. It concentrates on the most useful and productive elements of Office 2016, co
With four major theme parks and 22 hotels, Disney World can be daunting this indispensable travel planner simplifies the process. Each of the four major parks gets in-depth coverage, complete with ful
In sharply argued, fast-moving chapters, Cory Doctorow’s Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free takes on the state of copyright and creative success in the digital age. Can small artists still thrive in
What happens when date night involves a blindfold, a corset, handcuffs, or a spanking? The couples inDirty Dates combine kink and romance in this collection of erotic stories that provides plenty of i
Companion to the classic Yosemite in the Sixties, this book uses the words of the climbers of the time and artfully restored photographs to chronicle the historic first ascents of Yosemite’s mile-high
Author of The Tears of Autumn and The Shanghai Factor, Charles McCarry is widely regarded as one of the finest modern espionage novelists. His latest masterpiece,The Mulberry Bush, burns with the fury
This small book contains an enduring message of how to transform your life in simple yet profound ways. Filled with insightful quotes and empowering messages, The Inspired Life will encourage you to l
We Five tells the story of five young female friends and co-workers through the voices of five different authors, the story unfolding against five distinct historic backdrops. The driving conceit is t
In the 27th century, the Transgenic virus has redefined what it means to be human. The exiles of Earth’s Outer Colonies have evolved distinct genetic advantages over their ancestors, and they are comi
