A masterly and moving account of the most horrific hidden atrocity of World War II: Ravensbruck, the only Nazi concentration camp built for womenOn a sunny morning in May 1939 a phalanx of 867 women—h
A haunting, illustrated account of gun violence throughout American history that shows us how little things have changedShocked by the epidemic of gun violence in the United States, acclaimed writer P
IF IT'S ON THE TEST, IT'S IN THIS BOOK. The Princeton Review’s MCATR Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Reviewbrings you everything you need to conquer the complex CARS passages on the MCAT, inclu
This thought-provoking new history of Zionism and Israel explores the role of ideology in Israel's development, considering the many methods that the state has used to instill unwavering belief in nat
From bestselling author Jon Krakauer, a stark, powerful, meticulously reported narrative about a series of sexual assaults at the University of Montana -— stories that illuminate the human drama behin
Color your way to peace and worship.We live in such a busy, hectic world—but what waits for you inside this cover is a way to quiet the noise, express creativity, and spend some sweet time with God. E
A fascinating, behind-the-scenes history of postwar Washington—a rich and colorful portrait of the close-knit group of journalists, spies, and government officials who waged the Cold War over cocktail
Heartbreaking immersion into the lives of people enduring extreme violence in Central AmericaEl Salvador and Honduras have had the highest homicide rates in the world over the past ten years. Oscar Ma
A diligent crisping, a murmuring simmer, a slow roast, a ripping hot sear: mastery of the subtleties of heat and time is Justin Smillie's hallmark. In this book, the celebrated chef of Upland explores
Sourdough offers 101 luscious recipes using natural, made-from-scratch sourdough starter for more nutritious, tastier results—going well beyond bread into a wide range of other baked goods.Sarah Owens
Transformations in Cuban art, literature and culture in the post-Fidel eraCuba has changed significantly in recent years, from seemingly minor allowances (such as the introduction of cell phones) to l
A monumental retelling of world history through the lens of maritime enterprise, revealing in breathtaking depth how people first came into contact with one another by ocean and river, lake and stream
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
BOY MEETS DEPRESSION. BOY THEN MEETS FLOOR AND STARES AT CEILING. BOY LEARNS TO GET OFF THE FLOOR AND SHOWER AGAIN.Kevin Breel burst into the public's awareness when at 19 his TED talk became a worldw
A guide to Bhakti Flow Yoga, a style of yoga that emphasizes a seamless connection between the breath and the movements of the body--by a popular San Francisco-based yogi.This is a comprehensive guide
Give your child a smart start with the revised and updatedWhat Your Third Grader Needs to KnowWhat should your child learn in the third grade? How can you help him or her at home? This book answers th
Why have we failed to create the happy, peaceful world that we all want? And what can we do about it? For more than three decades, Jalaja Bonheim has explored these questions in her work with women le
From the renowned author of “The Lottery” and The Haunting of Hill House, a spectacular new volume of previously unpublished and uncollected stories, essays, lectures, and letters.Shirley Jackson is o
I am down to a pencil, a pen, and a bottle of ink. I hope one day to eliminate the pencil.Al Hirschfeld redefined caricature and exemplified Broadway and Hollywood, enchanting generations with his mas
Addresses many of the topics affecting the world including war, poverty, the trend of drug and alcohol abuse, the distorting influence of the media, the dangerous pursuit of wealth and the importance
How can we reduce unemployment? As this insightful and counterintuitive book shows, the surprising answer isinefficiency. Some of the most labor-intensive sectors of the economy, the author notes, are
The Good Spy is Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Kai Bird’s compelling portrait of the remarkable life and death of one of the most important operatives in CIA history – a man who, had he lived, migh
The much anticipated first cookbook from Adam Richman, the irrepressible host ofMan vs Food and NBC’s Food Fighters, delivers what his fans have been waiting for: a heaping helping of over-the-top fla
From America’s preeminent columnist, named by the Financial Timesthe most influential commentator in the nation, the long-awaited collection of Charles Krauthammer’s essential, timeless writings.A bri
Beyond Grief explores high-style funerary sculptures and their functions during the turn of the twentieth century. Many scholars have overlooked these monuments, viewing them as mere oddities, a part
From bestselling author Jon Krakauer, a stark, powerful, meticulously reported narrative about a series of sexual assaults at the University of Montana -— stories that illuminate the human drama behin
From bestselling author Jon Krakauer, a stark, powerful, meticulously reported narrative about a series of sexual assaults at the University of Montana -— stories that illuminate the human drama behin
Alzheimer’s effects more than 5 million people worldwide, causing pain not only to its sufferers, but to their loved ones as well. In her groundbreaking book,The Gift of Alzheimer’s (Watkins, April 20
"Glenn Aparicio Parry organized and participated in thirteen groundbreaking dialogues between Native American elders and leading-edge Western scientists that explored the underlying principles of the
Teachings on the practice of things-as-they-are, through commentaries on a legendary Chinese Zen figure. The ninth-century Tang dynasty Chinese master Dongshan is an important ancestor of the Zen tra
The eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980, was the most catastrophic and deadly volcanic event ever experienced in the United States. That event had the force of thousands of atom bombs and des
Behind every awful, dangerous decision lurks one evil beast: the Cool. From politics to the personal, from fashion to food, from the campus to the locker room, the desire to be cool has infected all
The enduring appeal of English-style interiors from the current master of the genre. Nicholas "Nicky" Haslam is one of the world’s most distinguished interior designers, and this career-crowning monog
An account of the late Beatles star's involvement in the 1970s anti-war movement is told from the perspectives of his musician associates from Elephant's Memory as well as such contemporaries as Glori
This fascinating, timely, and important book on the connection between music and political activism among Muslim youth around the world looks at how hip-hop, jazz, and reggae, along with Andalusian an
Control your weight without fad dieting, using the method from the best-selling Happiness Trap—Acceptance and Commitment TherapyToday’s the day to start making real changes. Diet fads and fitness tre
Traces the brief, controversy-marked life of the mid-20th-century author of the critically acclaimed The Gallery to provide coverage of such topics as his work as a teacher at Loomis School, his World
The forefront architect and author of Paradise Planned surveys the globalized output of his firm throughout the past five years to consider its increasingly influential expansion of classical and trad
Theater of Cruelty has three main themes that frequently overlap: war, film, and the visual arts. Many of the movies discussed are about war and violence, often related to World War II, and more speci
Four modern-day misfit teens are reluctant recruits to save the mystical isle of Avalon. Magically empowered--and chained to the task--by a set of rings, and directed in their mission by a tight-lippe
