The 1920s and 1930s saw the birth of modernism in the United States, a new aesthetic, based on the principles of the Bauhaus in Germany: its merging of architecture with fine and applied arts; and rat
“I told Helen my story and she went home and cried” begins Our Spoons Came from Woolworths. But Barbara Comyns’s beguiling novel is far from maudlin, despite the ostensibly harrowing ordeals its heroi
George Psychoundakis was a twenty-one-year-old shepherd from the village of Asi Gonia when the battle of Crete began: “It was in May 1941 that, all of a sudden, high in the sky, we heard the drone of
In 48 recipes and dozens of photos, a lively and informative guide to the most popular cocktails from Prohibition to the present dayDid you know there were 32,000 speakeasies in New York City during P
Jane Austen turns sleuth in this delightful murder mystery set over the twelve days of a Regency-Era Christmas party.Christmas Eve, 1814: Jane Austen has been invited to spend the holiday with family
This new biography offers unprecedented insight into Coco Chanel’s complex and enigmatic life, and features previously unpublished information and images. The great fashion designer Coco C
A tour of the history of the world through the declarations, manifestos, and agreements from the Magna Carta and the Declaration of Independence to Wikileaks. This fascinating collection g
In this exquisitely lush volume, lifestyle legend Carolyne Roehm celebrates her gardens as outdoor living rooms, revealing how she chooses the plants, flowers, and layouts; how she entertains guests w
An eloquent, controversial argument that says, for the first time in their long history, Jews are free to live in a Jewish state—or lead secure and productive lives outside itSince the beginnings of Z
The Catskills (“Cat Creek” in Dutch), America’s original frontier, northwest of New York City, with its seven hundred thousand acres of forest land preserve and its five counties—Delaware, Greene, Sul
The early fiction of one of the nation’s most celebrated writers, Truman Capote, as he takes his first bold steps into the canon of American literatureRecently discovered as manuscript pages in the ar
By the New York Times bestselling author of The Bone Clocks and Cloud AtlasKeep your eyes peeled for a small black iron door.Down the road from a working-class British pub, along the brick wall of a n
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA masterly work of literary journalism about a senseless murder, a relentless detective, and the great plague of homicide in AmericaOn a warm spring evening in South Los Angel
"Hulk Elvis represents for me both Western and Eastern culture, a sense of a guardian, a protector, that at the same time is capable of bringing the house down.” —Jeff Koons
The unique and moving true story of a remarkable penguin who is saved by a young teacher and adapts to life at a boarding school,The Penguin Lessons has captured imaginations across the globe. Tom Mic
In Earth Democracy, world-renowned environmental activist and physicist Vandana Shiva calls for a radical shift in the values that govern democracies, condemning the role that unrestricted capitalism
A luxuriously illustrated book published to follow the historic and elegant Borbonese brand. This highly collectible volume takes a look at the lavish world of Borbonese, the historic Ital
This lavish volume is the first to celebrate the designs of duo Mark Badgley and James Mischka, the authorities on the evening dress. After meeting at Parsons School of Design in New York and embarkin
The perfect gift for fans of George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO’sGame of Thrones, this one-of-a-kind coloring book features more than forty-five exclusive illustrations!ALL MEN MUST
The Ugly Renaissance is a delightfully debauched tour of the sordid, gritty reality behind some of the most celebrated artworks and cultural innovations of all time.Tourists today flock to Italy by th
Gloria Steinem—writer, activist, organizer, and one of the most inspiring leaders in the world—now tells a story she has never told before, a candid account of how her early years led her to live an o
A riveting account of the watershed moment in America’s dealings with China that forever altered the course of East-West relationsAs 1945 opened, America was on surprisingly congenial terms with China
“Karol Wojtyla, Pope John Paul II, was a man whose life was the expression of a richly textured and multidimensional soul. The many layers of that soul took on their first, mature form in Krakow.” – G
Celebrate the holidays with New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer in this festive collection featuring two heartwarming tales set on Nantucket island.A Nantucket Christmas“As sweet and warm a
In Bliss: An Exploration of the Current Hippie Counterculture & Transformational Festivals, Steve Schapiro, famous for his photographs of the 60s--including Haight-Ashbury and the hippies of t
Art of the Airport Tower is a photographic journey to airports in the U.S. and around the world. This book, the companion volume to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum exhibition of the same
Presenting Edgar Award-winning editor Otto Penzler's latest anthology, The Big Book of Sherlock Holmes Stories, the largest collection of Sherlockian tales ever assembled—now in a deluxe hardcover edi
A celebration of the extraordinary courage, dedication, and sacrifice of this generation of American veterans on the battlefield and their equally valuable contributions on the home front.Because so f
The Fox News star and New York Times best-selling author of Not Cool andThe Joy of Hate, How to Be Right outlines his rules and tricks for winning any argument against a liberal. 150,000 first printin
The ultimate collector’s item for fans of the epic fantasy series that inspired HBO’sGame of Thrones—a boxed set featuring gorgeous leather-cloth-bound editions of the first five novels!An immersive e
The Globe and Mail bestseller, and #1 bestselling wine guide in British Columbia celebrates its 10th anniversary!James Nevison's annual, unpretentious guide for everyday wine is back, with the top 100
Garden Made blends the pleasures of gardening with the joys of crafting through simple projects that leave you with a finished item that not only beautifies your space but acts as a reminder of moment
You wept with them as they were Waiting for MorningYou shared their Moment of WeaknessNow they face the greatest struggles of their lives.Matt and Hannah Bronzan have found a new life in the face of d
REMARKABLE BIOGRAPHY OF AN ICONThere’s little debate that Robert De Niro is one of the greatest screen actors of his generation, perhaps of all time--if not, in fact,the greatest. His work, particular
Bestselling and Thurber Prize–winning humorist David Rakoff was one of the most original, delightfully acerbic voices of his generation. Here, in one place, is the best of his previously uncollected m
The first comprehensive history of the deeply entwined personal and public lives of the Churchills and the Kennedys and what their “special relationship” meant for Great Britain and the United StatesW
The inspiring true story of a transgender girl, her identical twin brother, and an ordinary American family’s extraordinary journey to understand, nurture, and celebrate the right to be different—from
Amid the cactus wilds some two hundred miles from Hollywood lies a privileged oasis called Desert D’Or. It is a place for starlets, directors, studio execs, and the well-groomed lowlifes who cater to
"Despite its reputation as a progressive and high-tech place, Seattle had a 100-year history of vice and official corruption. The system involved city official turning a blind eye to illegal gambling,
Bill Parcells may be the most iconic football coach of our time. During his decades-long tenure as an NFL coach, he turned failing franchises into contenders. He led the ailing New York Giants to two
