Here is a true literary event–the long-awaited new novel by Carlos Fuentes, one of the world’s great writers. By turns a tragedy and a farce, an acidic black comedy and an indictment of modern politic
In this superb novel by the beloved author of Talk Before Sleep, The Pull of the Moon, and Until the Real Thing Comes Along, a woman re-creates her life after divorce by opening up her house and her h
Thoughtful, poignant, and hilarious personal essays collected by the editors of Creative Nonfiction explore the meanings of Italian-American identity.In the twenty-one nonfiction narratives collected
In the 1850s, Jean Rio, a deeply spiritual widow, was moved by the promises of Mormon missionaries and set out from England for Utah. Traveling across the Atlantic by steamer, up the Mississippi by ri
Anchor proudly presents a new omnibus volume of three novels--previously published separately by Anchor--by Naguib Mahfouz, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. Assembled here is a collection of M
This book and exhibition presents over 250?silver necklaces, and earrings - objects of ceremonial beauty and originality created by?tribal peoples of China. Four catalog essays by leading experts illu
This book collects together the entire shooting scripts for the first series. Seven of the scripts are by Russell T. Davies, with the remainder by Steven Moffat, Robert Shearman, Paul Cornell and The
Beware of “the grace escape.”“Amazing grace, how sweet the sound!” we sing…“For by grace you have been saved by faith!” we recite…“We live under grace!” we preach…But do we really understand grace?Gra
Susan Orlean has been called “a national treasure” by The Washington Post and “a kind of latter-day Tocqueville” by The New York Times Book Review. In addition to having written classic articles for T
Isolated for twelve centuries, Nulapeiron's billions of inhabitants occupy a subterranean world and are ruled by an aristocracy upheld by Oracles, but now, Lord Tom Corcorigan, the commoner-turned-nob
A practical and inspiring guide for developing our ability to be happy and benefit others this commentary on The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas by Gyalsay Togme Sangpo is studied by followers
Translated, edited and with an Introduction by Wyatt Mason“The definitive translation for our time.”–Edward HirschFrom Dante’s Inferno to Sartre’s No Exit, writers have been fascinated by visions of d
Edited and with an Introduction by Frank KermodeA Woman Killed with Kindness by Thomas HeywoodVolpone by Ben JonsonThe Revenger’s Tragedy by Cyril TourneurThe Maid’s Tragedy by John Fletcher and Franc
Come full circle with 180 new, exciting poems selected and introduced by Billy Collins.Inspired by Billy Collins’s poem-a-day program for American high schools that he began through the Library of Con
A co-publication of Wallace Shawn Inc. and Seven Stories PressFinal Edition is a one-issue-only political publication written by people who are aesthetes and literary writers and edited by Wallace Sha
It was not Kant, as proclaimed by Russell, nor Hegel, as proclaimed by Broad, who was the greatest catastrophe in the history of philosophy, says American philosopher Edwards, but Martin Heidegger (18
When Harlem Nearly Killed King spins the tale of a little-known episode in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. how, in 1958, King was stabbed by a deranged black woman in Harlem, and then saved by
Another baby boomer turns fifty every seven-and-a-half seconds. At this rate, by 2030, one quarter of the United States’ population will be over sixty-five, and by mid-century, the senior
Hailed by The New York Times as “a master of the British mystery,” award-winning author Elizabeth George is one of our most distinguished writers, cherished by readers on both sides of the Atlantic. H
The much-loved comic thriller by the author of the Edgar Award–winning The Butcher’s Boy is now, by popular demand, back in print, featuring a new Introduction by bestselling author Carl Hiaasen.When
The Edgar Award–winning novel by the “master of nail-biting suspense”(Los Angeles Times)Thomas Perry exploded onto the literary scene with The Butcher’s Boy. Back in print by popular demand, this spec
How do we incorporate the good life into everyday life? By capping off each day with a flavorful meal accompanied by a robust glass of wine. THE CASUAL VINEYARD TABLE, the second cookbook collaboratio
A dazzling new anthology of 180 contemporary poems, selected and introduced by America’s Poet Laureate, Billy Collins.Inspired by Billy Collins’s poem-a-day program with the Library of Congress, Poetr
For the last decade, Gretel Ehrlich has been obsessed by an island, a terrain, a culture, and the treacherous beauty of a world that is defined by ice. In This Cold Heaven she combines the story of h
By turns graceful and knowing, funny and moving, Niagara Falls All Over Again is the latest masterwork by National Book Award finalist and author of The Giant’s House, Elizabeth McCracken. Spanning th
This volume sets out to describe the political and philosophical underpinnings of the idea of human rights by bringing together a collection of original essays by a group of highly distinguished theor
If you can't keep up with all there is to read, then relax. The compilers of Lists to Live By have sifted through all the information that is not read, not understood, not believed, and not significan
No one questions that men are profoundly influenced by their fathers, but the shape and substance of that influence varies with each family. In this, the first anthology of nonfiction prose to explore
This book provides an entree into the Tantric (or Vajrayana) Buddhism of Tibet, as conveyed by Tibetan masters teaching in the West, and as received by their Western students. The Tantric tradition is
An Asia correspondent recalls how, after being warned by a Hong Kong fortune teller not to risk flying, he journeyed through many of the lesser-known corners of Asia by foot, train, bus, car, and boat
Offers positive advice for singles searching for long-term relationships by identifying the ten most common mistakes made by individuals in search of commitment and explaining how to avoid them.
A moving biography of the great saint inspired by a fresco in Italy offers readers a window into the late-medieval world that influenced the teachings and mission of St. Francis of Assisi. By the auth
When Harlem Nearly Killed King spins the tale of a little-known episode in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. how, in 1958, King was stabbed by a deranged black woman in Harlem, and then saved by
This true story by author Jean Gietzen will unwrap the warmth of the real meaning of Christmas. Charmingly illustrated by Lila Rose Kennedy, it is a gift to treasure and share and will remind you of t
On-the-go wives and husbands who seek a burst of inspiration or encouragement for their relationship will find just what they need in Lists to Live By for Every Married Couple. Approximately eighty li
A detailed guide to "power yoga" demonstrates, with color photographs and step-by-step exercise sessions, how to derive aerobic benefit from yoga practice, in a format that is accessible to practition
HER PEOPLE UPROOTED BY BROKEN PROMISES, HER HEART TORN BY CONLICTING DESIRES…The Trail of Tears: The forced exodus of the Cherokee people from their homeland in Georgia to make way for the white gold
This excoriating critique of religion, especially as represented by powerful clerical institutions, is a lesser-known work by the author who had earlier become famous with his publication of The Jungl
'I cannot remember when I was not fascinated by Henry Adams,' said Gore Vidal. 'He was remarkably prescient about the coming horrors.'His political ideals shaped by two presidential ancestors—great-gr
