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A New York Times Notable Book of 2013A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the YearFrom the acclaimed military historian, a new history of the outbreak of World War I: the dramatic stretch from the
"From the senior White House correspondent for The New York Times comes the definitive history of the Bush and Cheney White House--a tour de force narrative of those dramatic and controversial eight y
Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a dramatic visual design, symbols to indicate
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A dramatic account of the wrongful 1911 arrest of a Jewish factory worker for the murders of two Christian victims, a case that inspired The Fixer, offers insight into period anti-Semitism in Russia w
In this second novel of the Nick and Tesla series, the precocious brother-and-sister duo find themselves solving another baffling mystery. As the story opens, their Uncle Newt takes a consulting gig
An eye-opening account of how Congress today really works—and doesn’t—that follows the dramatic journey of the sweeping financial reform bill enacted in response to the Great Crash of 2008.The foundin
With the growing interest in adventure travel, national parks, and wine and micro-breweries, the Pacific Northwest attracts a huge number of visitors every year. This dramatic region, which stretches
A graphic novel version of the most dramatic example of bushido—the samurai code—in Japanese history. In the eighteenth century, forty-seven samurai avenged the death of their master in a plot
In this engrossing novel of historical suspense, New York Times bestselling author Alison Weir tells the dramatic intertwined stories of two women—Katherine Grey and Kate Plantagenet—separated by time
Hawaii overflows with natural beauty, from soft sand beaches to dramatic volcano cliffs. The islands' offerings, from urban Honolulu in Oahu to the luxe resorts of Maui to the natural wonders of Kauai
Traces the inside story of an audacious hedge fund fraud and the dramatic manhunt for founder Sam Israel, who bet his final millions on a federal-run “secret market” society of clandestine bankers, sh
"Blending a fascinating personal history with dramatic historical events, this book brings long-overdue attention to a brilliant woman whose work proved essential for America's early space program. T
The prize-winning author of The Nine presents a dramatic insider's account of what is identified as an ideological war between the John Roberts Supreme Court and the Obama administration, tracing seve
With candid text and never-before-published photos taken by the sport’s top photographers, this dynamic yearbook captures the dramatic story lines, high quality of play, and enthusiasm of the crowd th
An entertaining and accessible trip to the most interesting stops in the cosmos. Accompanied by dramatic visuals, Your Ticket to the Universe is a hybrid coffee-table book and field guide.Beginning wi
The dramatic and penetrating story of the political maneuverings and personalities behind the creation of the office of the president, with ramifications that continue to this day.For the first time,
What’s the point in solving murders if we’re all going to die soon, anyway? Detective Hank Palace has faced this question ever since asteroid 2011GV1 hovered into view. There’s no chance left. No ho
Nancy Mitford’s life was as glamorous and as dramatic as her most famous novels, The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate.Mitford was witty, intelligent, often acerbic, a great tease, and an acu
Lyrical, emotional, dramatic, and packed with Nancy Thayer’s trademark warmth and wisdom, Heat Wave tells the moving story of a woman who, after her seemingly perfect life unravels, must find the stre
The dramatic story of how an American housewife discovered that the Guatemalan child she was about to adopt had been stolen from her birth mother Over the last decade, nearly 200,000 children have b
With candid text and never-before-published photos taken by the sport’s top photographers, this dynamic yearbook captures the dramatic story lines, high quality of play, and enthusiasm of the crowd th
Over the last two decades, we have seen a dramatic spike in young people taking psychiatric medication. As new drugs have come on the market and diagnoses have proliferated, prescriptions have increas
“I have been incredibly fortunate over the course of my career to have been associated with some extraordinary dramatic and musical productions, and also some rather spectacular disasters. Looking bac
With the Great Sioux War as background and context, and drawing on many new materials, Thomas Powers establishes what really happened in the dramatic final months and days of Crazy Horse’s life.?He wa
Israel’s current president gives us a dramatic and revelatory biography of Israel’s founding father and first prime minister.?Shimon Peres was in his early twenties when he first met David Ben-Gurion.
For those who love boldness in design, Los Angeles-based interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard demonstrates his mastery of dramatic environments for a clientele of celebrities. Drawn to glamour, M
This classic sports book takes readers inside the 1967 season of the Green Bay Packers, following that storied team from training camp to their dramatic victory in Super Bowl II. ?Candid and often amu
A thrilling new collection from the hugely acclaimed British poet Simon Armitage. With its vivid array of dramatic monologues, allegories, and tall tales, this absurdist, unreal exploration of modern
DID IT HURT... WHEN YOU FELL FROM HEAVEN? After a dramatic confrontation with the evil pirate Shiuba, Raizo parts ways with Tsunami. He meets a lovely missionary known as Anjo, or Angel. Raizo begi
Look, feel, and enjoy the unique textures in graphic design. A graphic design looks dramatic and distinguished when an unusual material is used or a special finish is successfully applied. Some materi
Dramatic, gripping, and moving, this sequel to the award-winning We All Fall Down will captivate readers.It’s September 12th, 2001, and New York City is at a standstill: somber, bleak and shocked in t
In this richly researched and dramatic work of military history, eminent historian Richard Slotkin recounts one of the Civil War’s most pivotal events: the Battle of the Crater on July 30, 1864. At fi
Panic in Level 4 is a grand tour through the eerie and unforgettable universe of Richard Preston, filled with incredible characters and mysteries that refuse to leave one’s mind. Here are dramatic tru
Only hours after Holmes and Russell return from solving one riddle on the moor, another knocks on their front door…literally.It’s a mystery that begins during the Great War, when Gabriel Hughenfort di
The culture wars have distorted the dramatic story of how Americans came to worship freely. Many activists on the right maintain that the United States was founded as a “Christian nation.” Many on the
Back in print after nearly fifty years–the acclaimed fiction debut of novelist H. L. Humes, co-founder of The Paris Review“Immensely intelligent and energetic, intensely dramatic and melodramatic, her
Louis L’Amour’s world is built on those dramatic moments when men and women cast their fears, doubts, and pasts behind them and plunge into the unknown–into split-second decisions with life-and-death
