This eclectic history of unusual crowd behavior describes a rich assortment of mass phenomena ranging from the amusing and quirky to the shocking and deplorable. What do fads, crazes, manias, urban le
Step back into old Japan in this fascinating travelogue of the famous Kiso Road, an ancient route used by samurai and warlords, which remains much the same today as it did hundreds of years ago.Travel
The continuing adventures of Christopher Sinclair, mechanical engineer turned priest of war.Christopher, raised from the dead and promoted to a moderate rank, takes command of the army regiment he tra
The chase is on in New York Times bestselling author Rita Mae Brown’s gripping new foxhunting mystery, featuring the irrepressible “Sister” Jane Arnold and the wily antics of her four-legged friends.
An ode to the classic Spanish-style houses of Santa Barbara. Spanish Colonial Style celebrates an extraordinary tradition in architecture whose hallmarks include whitewashed stucco and plaster walls,
Transform your life through the power of mudras – subtle but highly effective hand gestures that boost health and wellbeing. With easy-to-follow instructions, inspiring artworks and informative photog
The Buddhist jhanas—successive states of deep focus or meditative absorbtion--demystified. A very practical guidebook for meditators for navigating their way through these states of bliss and concentr
A haunting memoir of teaching English to the sons of North Korea's ruling class during the last six months of Kim Jong-il's reignEvery day, three times a day, the students march in two straight lines,
Winner of multiple major prizes—the Baileys, the Costa, the Goldsmiths, and the Saltire—and shortlisted for the Booker: How to be both is a daring, inventive novel that intertwines the stories of a de
An engrossing biography of the longest-reigning female pharaoh in Ancient Egypt and the story of her audacious rise to power.Hatshepsut—the daughter of a general who usurped Egypt's throne and a mothe
From the twisted imagination of creator Michael Dougherty (director of the upcomingKrampus and Trick ‘r Treat, screenwriter of X-Men 2 and Superman Returns) and a top-notch team of artists includingFi
This book is a map for how, day in and day out, food shapes my life for the better, in the kitchen and beyond it.—from the IntroductionStart where you are. Feed yourself. Do your best, and then let go
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Bats of the Republic is an illuminated novel of adventure, featuring hand-drawn maps and natural history illustrations, subversive pamphlets and science-fictional diagrams, and even a nineteenth-centu
A playful board book starring a little monkey who presents the letters A to Z and offers 26 quirky answers to the question "What do you want to be?" Fans of Mark Gonyea's recent boar
From simple 18th- and early 19th-century gardens to the lavish estates of the Gilded Age, the gardens started by 1930s inmates at Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay to the centuries-old camellias at Middle
A definitive resource draws on the expertise of a leading expert and dedicated collector, providing more than 12,000 actual-size illustrations for identification and a complete market review that expl
Savor the magic of the season with #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber’s newest Christmas novel, filled with warmth, humor, the promise of love, and a dash of unexpected adventure.Ash
This first full-career monograph, featuring two decades of iconic fashion and celebrity editorial photographs, reveals the enormous influence and impact that Richardson has made on contemporary style,
The Taut, Unflinching New Thriller from Adam Sternbergh, Author of the Critically-AcclaimedShovel ReadyNew York is toxic—decimated by a dirty bomb years ago. The limnosphere is a virtual safe haven—if
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Constellation of Vital Phenomena—dazzling, poignant, and lyrical interwoven stories about family, sacrifice, the legacy of war, and the redemptive power
An extraordinary collection—hawk-eyed and understanding—from the Man Booker Prize–winning, best-selling author ofThe Sense of an Ending and Levels of Life.As Julian Barnes notes: “Flaubert believed th
Dr. Oz fans are endlessly curious about what he and his family eat. They assume that the family of "America's Doctor" must live on a diet of broccoli and bean sprouts and be sworn ma
For Mr. Selfie, every op is a photo op—as long as he is the one in front of the lens. And also behind it! He risks his job taking selfies at work. He risks his life taking selfies at the zoo. And when
Puppies in sunglasses. Sleeping kittens. A hedgehog in a teacup.If the thought of animals in adorable situations makes you feel just a little bit happier, thenCute Emergency is the book for you. Based
She was a nun of noble birth. He, a heretic, a reformer…an outlaw of the Holy Roman Empire.In the 16th century, nun Katharina von Bora’s fate fell no further than the Abbey. Until she read the writing
A Godward Life is the first of three devotional volumes by John Piper, each feature 120 vignettes that focus on the radical difference it makes when we choose to live with God at the center of all tha
The annual yearbook from Project Censored features the year's most underreported news stories, striving to unmask censorship, self-censorship, and propaganda in corporate-controlled media outlets.Cens
STACCATOKosei’s road back to playing the piano has been rough, but he’s finally beginning to regain his confidence, even though he still has trouble hearing the notes. But as his first solo competitio
Crime/humor novelist Victor Gischler has written a number of licensed titles (Buffy: Spike-- A Dark Place, Conan: Phantoms of the Black Coast) as well as some original stories (Clown Fatale, Kiss Me,
The most groundbreaking and important must-see shows from the 1950s to today’s golden age of television. This latest addition to the best-selling and highly acclaimed 1001 series showcases
Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations for travelers in search of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and sun. In full-color and with helpful magazine-style illustrated features,Fodor's Cos
As host of the 2016 Summer Olympics, Brazil promises to be one of the hottest travel destinations in upcoming years. And the country is primed to celebrate. From the picturesque beaches of Rio de Jane
An exploration of freedom by some of the world’s most celebrated poets, published for the seventieth anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi campsThe year 2015 marks the seventieth anniversary of th
Loyalties are tested when worlds collide…Every two thousand years, the dark star Oma appears in the sky, bringing with it a tide of death and destruction. And those who survive must contend with frien
In the 1930s, William Sloane wrote two brilliant novels that gave a whole new meaning to cosmic horror. InTo Walk the Night, Bark Jones and his college buddy Jerry Lister, a science whiz, head back to
In vitro fertilization is the trigger for a young woman whose identity crisis and misguided fantasies take her on a mysterious journey to the end of the worldKatherine Carlye is an IVF baby. Stored as
From the National Book Award-winning author of Just Kids: an unforgettable odyssey into the mind of this legendary artist, told through the prism of cafes and haunts she has visited and worked in arou
Savor the magic of the season with #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber’s newest Christmas novel, filled with warmth, humor, the promise of love, and a dash of unexpected adventure.Ash
One of the world’s best-known attorneys gives us a no-holds-barred history of Jewish lawyers: from the biblical Abraham, who argued with God on behalf of the doomed sinners of Sodom, through modern-da
