China Mieville doesn’t follow trends, he sets them. Relentlessly pushing his own boundaries as a writer—and in the process expanding the boundaries of the entire field—with Embassytown, Mieville has c
"We may take Full of Grace as a personal guidebook. Using a conversational tone, Judith Dupre brings together art, quotations, religious history, and secular references to show how the courage and be
A vast collection of colorful, vivid, and picturesque patterns. This book presents remarkable graphic designs using impressive contemporary patterns: flowers, plants, geometric shapes, waves, dots and
In this revolutionary guide, leading nutritionist David Grotto shares everyday foods that will help to remedy health issues large and small.From headaches to joint pain, acne to anxiety, chronically c
In this brilliantly imagined book, author Danell Jones mines the diaries, essays, correspondence, and fiction of a literary legend to create an unforgettable master class in the art of writing. Using
The Definitive Resource on How to Identify, Treat, and Live with a Bipolar ChildMore than three million American children suffer from some form of bipolar disorder, a life-impairing illness that can c
More than a year has passed since Marjan, Bahar, and Layla, the beautiful Iranian Aminpour sisters, sought refuge in the quaint Irish town of Ballinacroagh. Opening the beguiling Babylon Cafe, they c
A mid-level diplomat assigned to the backwater Middle Eastern kingdom of Kutar in the mid-1980s, David Richards discovers the unintended consequences of American involvement in the continuous tribal c
Selections from the “Until the Violence Stops” FestivalFeaturing writings by Abiola Abrams ‧ Edward Albee ‧ Tariq Ali ‧ Maya Angelou ‧ Periel Aschenbrand ‧ Patricia Bosworth ‧ Nicole Burdette ‧ Kate C
Using what appears to be conceived of as an irreverent tone, movie adaptation author Ryan repackages the worst forms of academic Orientalism for a general audience in order to paint a picture of the e
James A. Michener was “a Renaissance man, adventurous, inquisitive, energetic, unpretentious and unassuming, with an encyclopedic mind and a generous heart” (The New York Times Book Review). Now, to c
When Wallace and Gromit go on a seaside holiday, Wallace tries to save an ailing pier by using his technical skills to stage a talent contest, but he must win back the pier's customers from the glitzy
In Singular Intimacies, which the New England Journal of Medicine said captured the'essence of becoming and being a doctor,' Danielle Ofri led us into the hectic, constantly challenging world of big-c
“I like the surprise of the curtain going up, revealing what’s behind it.”–John SchlesingerThe British director John Schlesinger was one of the cinema’s most dynamic and influential artists. Now, in C
Here, one of America’s most popular military historians re-creates, using their own moving and powerful voices, the true stories of the U.S. Marine pilots who flew the Allies to victory in World War I
Using both canonical and noncanonical primary texts, Ludemann (history and literature of early Christianity, U. of Gottingen) presents evidence that the resurrection was not a historical event and arg
A wonderfully readable account of scienti?c development over the past ?ve hundred years, focusing on the lives and achievements of individual scientists, by the bestselling author of In Search of Schr
This catalogue is published in conjunction with the major Fall 2003 exhibition organized by the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris. This important and unprecedented exhibition covers the entire c
A history of the D-Day landings, co-authored by a decorated field commander, draws on archival data, oral testimonies, and new interviews to reveal how Allied forces overcame the German army in spite
At the center of Mountains Beyond Mountains stands Paul Farmer. Doctor, Harvard Professor, renowned infectious-disease specialist, anthropologist, the recipient of a MacArthur "genius" grant, world-c
It's hard enough to satisfy choosy diners at a hot New York restaurant—imagine having to do it without using meat, fish, dairy, or eggs! The Candle Cafe has been doing just that for years, offering v
The book presents, for the first time, a rich body of empirical data on the chronology of the Tiwanaku state; the nature of the social and political relationships between the city and its hinterland;
The companion volume to the ten-part PBS TV series by the team responsible forThe Civil War and Baseball.Continuing in the tradition of their critically acclaimed works, Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns
The publishers of the Physician's Desk Reference offer the ninth edition of the their consumer guide based on the vital doctor's reference, with authoritative data on more than one thousand medication
This thorough introduction to the world of paleontology has been completely revised and updated, reflecting changes in the ways that fossils are viewed and interpreted. Using the fluid writing style t
This meticulously crafted collection of 200 Sunday-size puzzles from The Washington Post Sunday Crosswords will please fans of all shapes and sizes. Not too traditional, not too contemporary, these c
One of America's most acclaimed television journalists reflects on the final year of the twentieth century in terms of world history and the future, discussing the implications of such events as the C
An Anchor Books OriginalSeventy-four distinguished writers tell personal tales of books loved and lost–great books overlooked, under-read, out of print, stolen, scorned, extinct, or otherwise out of c
Among the Mande-speaking groups dispersed throughout much of West Africa, certain artists - including potters and leatherworkers - form a spiritually powerful social class in which gender determines c
Being a short Introduction to the fine Art of Execution, containing much useful Information on Neck-breaking, Throttling, Strangling, Asphyxiation, Decapitation, and Electrocution; Data and Wrinkles o
The companion volume to the ten-part PBS TV series by the team responsible forThe Civil War and Baseball.Continuing in the tradition of their critically acclaimed works, Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns
When The Body as Language ("Body-art" and Performance) appeared in 1974, it was immediately a huge publishing hit, reviewed by some of the most influential art historians and writers (Giulio C. Argan,
When The Body as Language ("Body-art" and Performance) appeared in 1974, it was immediately a huge publishing hit, reviewed by some of the most influential art historians and writers (Giulio C. Argan,
In All the Laws but One, William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States, provides an insightful and fascinating account of the history of civil liberties during wartime and illuminates the c
Using a computer doesn't have to hurt. Prevent or reverse repetitive stress injuries Cure carpal tunnel syndrome End chronic wrist, shoulder, and neck pain Ease eyestrain Avoid surgery, drugs, and wri
Reprint of the Collier edition of 1909 with a new introduction by H. James Birx. Books in Print reveals no other edition available. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The first definitive guide to using the wisdom of the enneagram for spiritual and psychological growthThe ancient symbol of the Enneagram has become one of today's most popular systems for self-unders
The three most powerful ultratraditionalist movements in the Catholic Church are engaging in mysterious initiation ceremonies, using brainwashing techniques involving ego destruction, moral and spirit
Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks are two of today's foremost relationship experts. Their bestselling book Conscious Loving has already become essential reading for tens of thousands of couples. Now, in The C
This is a no-holds-barred response to the liberal and conservative retreat from an assertive, activist, and socially transformative civil rights agenda of recent years--using a black feminist lens and
