West of the Grand Duchy of Anuskaya lies the Empire of Yrstanla, the Motherland. The Empire has lived at peace with Anuskaya for generations, but with political turmoil brewing and the wasting disease
In 2010, model-turned-fashion photographer Henry Hargreaves turned his 3-D photography hobby and the willingness of some of his model friends into the surprise hit 3DD. From CoolHunter to Gizmodo, Sou
CIRCLE THE GLOBE WITH TRADER JOE'SThanks to the eclectic products sold at Trader Joe’s, one quick stop and you’ll have everything you need to make unique, crowd-pleasing ethnic meals. This culinary at
An incomparable master storyteller in all forms, in The Corn Maiden and Other Nightmares Joyce Carol Oates spins six imaginative tales of suspense. ?The Corn Maiden” is the gut-wrenching story of Mari
As the oldest of institutions, marriage seems outdated in modern times, when each individual is encouraged to break with tradition in order to fulfill him- or herself. And so artists like Diego Rivera
In this unusual ?collaborative novel,” Jake Yoder, a precocious boy caught between Amish culture and the modern world, sits in his middle-school classroom writing stories at the behest of a stern but
Many visitors to Yellowstone National Park don’t realize that the boiling hot springs and spraying geysers are caused by an underlying supervolcano, so large that the caldera can only be seen by plane
With over a quarter of a million copies sold, Mindfulness in Plain English is one of the most influential books in the burgeoning field of mindfulness and a timeless classic introduction to meditation
Larry Watson's bestselling novel Montana, 1948 was acclaimed as a "work of art" (Susan Petro, San Francisco Chronicle), a prize-winning evocation of a time, a place, and a family. Now Watson returns
A nature adventure can happen anywhere, any time! Find the bear-like track of a badger... rough-count flocks of geese and waders... make a garden wildlife survey... 'talk' to a woodpecker... recognise
THE CHARACTERS IN SCOTT NADELSON’S third collection are living in the wake of momentous events-- the rupture of relationships, the loss of loved ones, the dissolution of dreams, and yet they find new
When North American kids picture a school, odds are they see rows of desks, stacks of textbooks, and linoleum hallways. They probably don’t picture caves, boats, or train platforms ? but there are sch
Written with the stunning economy of language for which Michael Knight’s work has always been praised, The Typist is a rich and powerful work of historical fiction that expertly chronicles both the po
AS MILLIONS STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE IN THE WASTELAND THAT AMERICA HAS BECOME, A YOUNG MAN FIGHTS TO MAINTAIN ITS FOUNDING PROMISE.Starvation, violence and death run rampant in the remains of our once-prou
Bridging history from 1890s Aix-en-Provence to American involvement in 1950s Vietnam, In the Fabled East is a timeless love story and riveting adventure, charting the loss of innocence of both individ
Get ready to rock?Fraggle style! Archaia and The Jim Henson Company follow up their highly acclaimed Fraggle Rock anthology series with a brand-new collection of stories, featuring the antics of Gobo,
One of the few books focused completely on mindful walking and walking meditation. This revised edition of the best-selling title (nearly 80,000 copies sold to date) includes over 30 percent new mater
This masterful historical novel by Deborah Noyes, the lauded author of Angel & Apostle, The Ghosts of Kerfol, and Encyclopedia of the End (starred PW) is two stories:The first centers upon the str
The Royal Horticultural Society Desk Diary 2012 showcases the work of eight women artists whose work dates from the 19th century to the 20th century. Some, like Augusta Withers, Margaret Meen, and Nel
The Royal Horticultural Society Pocket Diary 2012 showcases the work of eight women artists whose work dates from the 19th century to the 20th century. Some, like Augusta Withers, Margaret Meen, and N
A devilishly intelligent new novel by the internationally bestselling author and Prix Medicis winnerA black writer from Montreal has found the perfect title for his next book I Am a Japanese Writer. H
Anyone who cares to understand the cultural ferment of America in the later twentieth century must know of the writings and lives of those scruffy bohemians known as the Beats.In this highly entertain
Since her royal romance propelled her into the public spotlight, the world’s most famous girlfriend has blossomed from a fresh-faced student into a fashion queen. Kate Style: Chic and Classic Look is
Is a novel of heartbreak & challenge, misery and triumph, as Norman take us along on a journey from Brooklyn to California. Rembrandt follows him every step of the way, illuminating Norman's path
Lieve Joris has long been considered one of the best journalists in the world” (Liberation, France) and inThe Rebels’ Hour she illuminates the dark heart of contemporary Congo through the prism of one
Follows the adventures of Big Fish, a 177-year-old sturgeon living in British Columbia's Fraser River, who during her very long life endures and survives such catastrophes as rock slides, lake drainag
A courageous and evocative memoir from an Afghan Muslim follows his early years fleeing the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, coming of age in a madrassa in Pakistan, fighting the Russians with the muja
As the nation undertook the business of winning two world wars, tens of thousands of soldiers and airmen went through San Antonio bases. The picture postcards that they sent home uniquely document mil
When the circus isn't in town, children can still enjoy it at a birthday party, summer camp, drama class, or elementary school thanks to this colorful collection of circus-based games and activities.
The history of Ninfa stretches back to Roman times. During the Middle Ages, this town was squabbled over, sacked, beset by malaria, and eventually abandoned to the elements. A forgotten section of the
In Best Borders, Tony Lord looks behind the scenes to discover how top gardeners tackle a defining, yet often neglected, element of the garden: the border. He examines 12 different herbaceous and mixe
Learn to identify native trees by their leaves and needles in the Rocky Mountain region. Like other pocket guides from Nature Study Guild Publishers' Finder series, this book is organized as a dichoto
This helpful guide allows even novice Web designers to turn their ideas for dynamic websites into reality. It guides them through Dreamweaver CS3’s working environment, then shows how to add and forma
While studying art in London, Emily Carr seriously undermined her health and was sent to a sanatorium for a complete rest cure. Bridling at the hospital’s rules, which prohibited excitement of any kin
Scary stories are a perennial favorite among youngsters, and Robert D. San Souci obliges them with 13 more spine-tingling horror stories in Triple-Dare to Be Scared. Each elegantly crafted vignette dr
Inspirations from the Qur'an from Tahrike Tarsile Qur’an contains select verses from the Holy Qur’an meant to motivate and stimulate readers every day of the year. Its spiral-bound packaging, with a c
Parrots are among the most beautiful ? and endangered ? creatures on the planet. Concentrating not on the familiar, tame, caged variety but on parrots in the wild, A Rainbow of Parrots features a dazz
Published to coincide with the 1969 Nobel Prize winner's one hundredth birthday, a portrait by one of his closest friends is based on their more than four-decade relationship and offers insights into
In Wild Animals, children learn that meerkats enjoy a meal of scorpions after biting off their poisonous tails, plus many other fun and interesting facts. They learn about an unusual creature from the
For the first time since Hitchcock, moviegoers have embraced a film director whose name is synonymous with his own genre ? a culmination of the crime, gangster, and film noir genres that both celebrat
