This collection of nearly three hundred letters gives us the life of Elia Kazan unfiltered, with all the passion, vitality, and raw honesty that made him such an important and formidable stage directo
From one of the country’s foremost experts on Shakespeare and theatre arts, actor, director, and master teacher Tina Packer offers an exploration—fierce, funny, fearless—of the women of Shakespeare’s
James Baldwin's stunning first novel is now an American classic. With startling realism that brings Harlem and the black experience vividly to life, &
Long-listed for the Man Booker PrizeOne of Granta's Best Young British Novelists in 2013 now gives us a sweeping, urgent contemporary epic about a year in the life of a group of young illegal Indian i
Reminiscent of the early work of Jhumpa Lahiri, Ayelet Tsabari’s award-winning debut collection of stories is global in scope yet intimate in feel, beautifully written, and emotionally powerful. From
A sweeping history of the extraordinarily rich culture and turbulent politics that defined New York City in the mid-twentieth-century and ensured its place on the world stage.When Franklin Delano Roos
From the Pulitzer and Story Prize winner: sixteen new stories—provocative, funny, disturbing, enchanting—that delve into the secret lives and desires of ordinary people, alongside retellings of myths
A raucous, stunningly candid, deliriously smart diary of two years in the life of the incomparable Heidi JulavitsLike many young people, Heidi Julavits kept a diary. Decades later she found her old di
From one of our most perceptive and provocative voices comes a deeply researched account of the last days of Susan Sontag, Sigmund Freud, John Updike, Dylan Thomas, and Maurice Sendak—an arresting and
A brilliantly conceived graphic novel that tells the history of Singapore through the lens of its greatest—though not entirely successful—comic book artist.Meet Charlie Chan Hock Chye, the greatest co
STEP INTO THE FOLD.IT’S PERFECTLY SAFE. The folks in Mike Erikson's small New England town would say he's just your average, everyday guy. And that's exactly how Mike likes it. Sure, the life he's cho
In the grand tradition of John Keegan’s enduring classic The Face of Battlecomes a searing, unforgettable chronicle of war through the eyes of the American soldiers who fought in three of our most ico
A visual history of the FIAT 500, the ultimate lifestyle car that hasremained a timeless classic and design legend.Considered to be one of the most popular models in automotive history, the FIAT 500 h
Patrul Rinpoche's collection of the Dzogchen teachings of Aro Yeshe Jungne illuminated by practical meditation instructions that can be applied on-the-go in daily life by students of all backgrounds.P
The idea of contemporary art sometimes allows us to pretend we have made a clean break with the past. InThe Perpetual Guest, poet and critic Barry Schwabsky demonstrates that any robust understanding
The idea of contemporary art sometimes allows us to pretend we have made a clean break with the past. InThe Perpetual Guest, poet and critic Barry Schwabsky demonstrates that any robust understanding
It’s easy to follow a healthy diet when you’re in control of your shopping list and the contents of your fridge. But as soon as you step outside the front door, it can get a lot more complicated. Walk
From the best-selling author of How to Live, a spirited account of one of the twentieth century’s major intellectual movements and the revolutionary thinkers who came to shape it Paris, 1933:
In this trenchant examination of Christianity’s dark side, a criminologist argues persuasively that high rates of violent crime in the United States can be correlated with Christian conservative attit
The popular mother-daughter team behind the hit website TheCatholicCatalogue.com helps readers to discover, rediscover, and embrace some of the smells and tastes, sounds and sensations, holidays and s
A WONDROUS MAZEAfter the sudden cancellation of their school's cultural festival, Gekkoukan High School's own S.E.E.S. look to relieve some stress by beating some shadows in Tartarus. But a visit to t
From the author of Drowned, a passionate psychological drama where questions of power and sexuality are brought to a head.She works at Norrkoping Hospital, at the very bottom of the hierarchy. Below t
A call to arms for the growing movement of “Conservatarians”—members of the right who are fiscally conservative but socially liberal—and a fascinating look at conservatism’s past and future.
A body is discovered in a Milan apartment, and Inspector De Vincenzi investigates. The apartment happens to belong to and old university friend of his, Aurigi. When the body turns out to be that of Au
Updated with the latest human anatomy and biomechanics research, the third edition of this authoritative, best-selling book offers a comprehensive introduction to emerging explanations of new models o
The Gift for All People is a celebration of God's gift of salvation wrapped in a collection of inspirational stories. These stories will help Christians comprehend and treasure the assurance of their
BAN'S DECISIONMeliodas is on the verge of death as Elizabeth turns herself in to Hendrickson to save Gilthunder. During this moment of crisis, their trusted comrade, Ban the Undead, steps in. However,
"A renowned legal scholar tells the definitive story of Hollingsworth v. Perry, the trial that will stand as the most potent argument for marriage equality. In 2008, California voters passed Propositi
Following the death of her father, journalist and hospice volunteer Ann Neumann sets out to examine what it means to die well in the United States.If a good death exists, what does it look like? This
From the acclaimed author of the international best seller Einstein’s Dreams,here is a stunning, lyrical memoir of Memphis from the 1930s through the 1960s that includes the early days of the movies a
The latest studies of the human genome are revealing exciting new discoveries. This groundbreaking book uses illuminating metaphors and reader-friendly language to show how the DNA and related chemica
This is the first comprehensive book on the Eames' legacy in over a decade, revealing the rich totality of the their work in all media. Produced in close collaboration with Eames estate, this novel pu
A much-anticipated look at one of the most dramatic and exciting urban transformations in America.This oversize, profusely illustrated book tells the story of the more than twentyfive-year hi
An exclusive look inside the world of Moreschi, one of the world’s mostprestigious shoemakers.Moreschi is renowned for its exacting standards and unique style, and for producing each and every pair on
A core text of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, presented in English for the first time, with commentary by Jamgon Mipham, one of the Nyingma tradition's most lucid and brilliant minds.A con
A rich celebration of Passover, featuring centuries of extraordinary art and artifacts.Gathered from across the centuries and around the world, this collection of Passover art and ob
Cultural critic Fredric Jameson, renowned for his incisive studies of the passage of modernism to postmodernism, returns to the movement that dramatically broke with all tradition in search of progres
The leading art theorist takes on art in the age of the Internet In the early twentieth century, art and its institutions came under critique from a new democratic and egalitarian spirit. The notion o
Sacred art presented as coloring templates for contemplation and creativity—stunning and detailed artwork from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.Drawing on his brush paintings in The Encyclopedia of Tibe
Schoolmates Dominique, Eric, Josephine, and Ajay are excited about a field trip to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. When they get there, however, they find a very different museum than