Born into the turmoil of mid-sixties San Francisco, the daughter of a flower child and a surfer, Joelle Fraser grew up with no bedtime, no boundaries, and no father. But “dads” she had in abundance, a
The 1990s. African Americans achieved more influence–and faced more explosive issues–than ever before. One word captured those times. One magazine expressed them. Emerge.In those ten years, with an im
A recently discovered autobiography by the wife of Supreme Court justice John Marshall Harlan describes how such seminal events as the Civil War, the end of slavery, and various Supreme Court decision
On February 21, 1916, the Germans launched a surprise offensive at Verdun, an important fortress in northeastern France, sparking a brutal and protracted conflict that would claim more than 700,000 vi
Gaeddert's approach to healing combines dermatological diagnosis with essential fatty acids, diet, supplements, and Chinese herbal medicine. The book features suggestions for promoting overall skin he
A deluxe illustrated edition of one of the most beloved books of our time, with nearly 150 historic photographs personally selected by the authorThe spellbinding true story of how three men and a grea
Perfect for expecting parents who want to provide a soothing home for the newest member of their family, The Happiest Baby on the Block, the national bestseller by respected pediatrician and child dev
Dell Fletcher is the Roadrunner, a black major-league baseball star who seems to have it all. He’s married to his college sweetheart, Leah, and they have two children and a dream home in Los Angeles.
ALLAN MALLINSON’S A Close Run Thing and Honorable Company stirred readers and critics with the military adventures of young Captain Matthew Hervey at the Battle of Waterloo and amid the harsh terrain
The Toilet-Training Book Your Doctor RecommendsHow will I know when my child is ready? What do I do if my child resists? How can I handle bedwetting and other accidents? What’s the best way to make th
An astrologer introduces a simple system that uses an ordinary pack of playing cards to answers questions about personal relationships, forecast one's romantic future, and find one's soul mate. Origin
A dramatic and moving YA novel by Ting-xing Ye, the internationally acclaimed author of A Leaf in the Bitter Wind, working with her husband, William Bell, author of the award-winning novels for young
Having drifted through thirty-three years of life, Ruby Murphy has put down roots in a rootless place: Coney Island. A recovering alcoholic who is fanatical in her love for animals and her misanthropi
From David L. Robbins, bestselling author of The End of War and War of the Rats, comes a novel of searing intensity and uncompromising vision. Part mystery, part legal thriller, it is a story of crime
The next best thing to actually living on an island paradise is being able to bring a bit of paradise home. Bob and Melinda Blanchard shared their own “paradise found” in their book A Trip to the Beac
In a series of essays and reflective travelogues, the author of The Last Italian journeys around the Eternal City, describing such sites as the Villa Borghese, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and t
A Washington Post correspondent chronicles her journey through Africa in the late 1990s, describing her experiences in warn-torn Congo-Zaire, her visits to the gold and copper mines of Zambia, and her
Written over the course of Leskov’s career, each story in The Enchanted Wanderer elucidates the very essence of the human condition; themes of love, despair, loneliness, and revenge are explored again
The prize-winning debut of an incendiary new voice in contemporary American fiction, 47th Street Black is the story of JC and Mookie, whose rise in the gangster-driven ghettos of Chicago is as swift a
Former President Jimmy Carter has won the respect and affection of millions for his long and illustrious career as a humanitarian, a peacemaker, and an active promoter of human rights around the world
A comprehensive guide to planning a wedding for couples on their second marriage answers frequently asked questions about etiquette, propriety, and planning, discussing such topics as the gift registr
Inspired by their power and sensuality, artist Pegge Hopper has dedicated her life'??s work to painting the women of Hawaii's native population. Renowned throughout the islands as well as on the mainl
Presents a series of essays surrounding the author's life and her experiences with death, including the sudden death of her father, her mother's lingering illness and death, and her own suicide attemp
Reflection therapy is an easily learned meditative process, a straightforward relaxation technique, and a method for changing behavior. Based on the authors' studies in psychotherapy and body-mind hea
This catalogue of the major exhibition at the Palazzo Grassi in Venice presents a groundbreaking interpretatioin of the birth of modern art. Serge Lemoine, curator of the exhibition and director of th
'Sensuous, surprising and a shade magical.' — Los Angeles Times Book Review In her astounding debut, Sap Rising , Christine Lincoln illuminates the very souls of the people and families whose trials a
Early on the morning of September 11, 2001, Lauren Manning-a wife, the mother of a ten-month-old son, and a senior vice president and partner at Cantor Fitzgerald-came to work, as always, at One World
Moms know that raising children is both a wonderful privilege and a daunting challenge. This contemporary collection of guarantees taken from God's Word encourages discouraged mothers, assuring them t
A holiday guide from the editors of Martha Stewart Living draws on the inspiration of such traditional Christmas songs as "The Twelve Days of Christmas," "Deck the Halls," and "White Christmas" to pre
The enchanting Alix of Wanthwaite returns in a suspenseful and richly textured adventure in which nothing less than the future of England is at stake. Alix is home at her beloved estate on the Scottis
Wearing a tight black skirt, roach- killer boots, and teased hair, Zosha runs with her junior high school’s fast crowd, circa 1960. For Zosha, life is about fitting in, stepping out, making it with th
From the Restaurant That Frank Sinatra Made FamousOf the thousands of restaurants in New York City, very few withstand the tests of time—and only one can lay claim to being Frank Sinatra’s favorite. A
Cunning, ingenious felines help young women negotiate the world of men and romance as they discover their individual fears, passions, and truths, in a debut collection of short stories, including that
A brilliant and moving evocation of the rhythms of life (and the darker shadows below it) in a working-class quarter of the world’s most fascinating and divided city. In the tradition of the literatur
Not since their phenomenally successful Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites has Ithaca, New York’s, famed Moosewood Collective assembled such a comprehensive and appealing group of recipes -- all b
Christ’s command to the church is clear: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations...” It is in building disciples--helping others to embrace Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, mature in him, an
Trapped in a loveless marriage, Frenchwoman Isabelle cares for her daughter and dangerously ill son while pursuing a secret friendship with American power broker Bill Robinson, until a car accident te
Luis Barragán (Guadalajara 1902-Mexico City 1988), one of Mexico's leading architects, is now accepted as a great master of the Modern Movement. The poetic images of his houses and gardens,
Presents a zany selection of hundreds of the best and funniest news stories from the popular humor Web site The Onion, offersing such headlines as "Computer T Rex Gets 3-Picture Deal," "Tippy the Gori
The Island of Lost Maps tells the story of a curious crime spree: the theft of scores of valuable centuries-old maps from some of the most prominent research libraries in the United States and Canada.
