In an investigation into the drug smuggling occurring between Mexico’s Zeta gang and the Italian Ndrangheta, journalist Rodriguez goes deep into the operations that join one of the most dangerous ille
If you’ve ever wanted to walk on stilts, make sloe gin, ride an ostrich, or forecast the weather like your grandmother used to, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. This surprisingly handy and de
FIRSTLY: don’t touch the hands of your cuckoo-clock heart. SECONDLY: master your anger. THIRDLY: never, ever fall in love. For if you do, the hour hand will poke through your skin, your bones will sha
A Sensible Affair is based upon the assassination of four communist students in Cuba during the Batista era. Barroso takes us through the political intrigue, secrecy, and violence of the Fidel Castro
Before Valley of the Dolls and Sex in the City, there was The Best of Life, the iconic novel of ambitious career girls in New York City.First published in 1958, Rona Jaffe’s debut novel electrified re
Grimpow, along with the Philosopher's Stone, travels to Paris to discover its secrets, unaware that he needs the help of Agnes, an accused witch, or that the king and his inquistor are searching for h
In your hands, you hold the secret to transforming your life. Big words? Yes, but this is a plan that has already proven itself with millions of people around the world. Pastor Will Bowen developed th
Brimming with heart-pounding suspense and legal intrigue, the novel that placed John Grisham on the literary map forever changed the way the public looks at the law. In "The Firm", a young attorney is
A woman doctor from Cuba and an Argentinean economist find themselves involved in an epic love affair of physical and intellectual passion that takes place during the years of Castro's revolution in C
A woman steps over the line into the unthinkable in this brilliant, powerful, and unforgettable new novel by the author of The Lovely Bones and Lucky. For years Helen Knightly has given her life to ot
Kay Lansing marries the son of her gardener father's wealthy employer, only to become increasingly disturbed by the suspicion surrounding her husband, Peter, in regard to the deaths of his first wife
Provides an account of the life, career, and influence of revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara, from his Argentine youth, through his leading role in the Cuban revolution, to his 1967 death in Bolivia.
Eight medieval knights and the nephew of a ninth murdered crusader risk their lives in an attempt to recover an object, hidden from the beginning of time beneath a spot in Jerusalem, that could change
For years Milo Talon had been riding the outlaw trail, looking for a man who had betrayed his family. Only Hank Rossiter wasn’t the man he had been: old now and blind, Rossiter was trying desperatel
Presents a guide to preparing for and giving massages to infants with techniques derived from Ayurvedic tradition, intended to contribute to the general health and well being of the child.
The author describes her real-life adventure when, while training for a long-distance swim off the coast of California, she encounters a baby gray whale that had become separated from its mother and h
Reveals how Evita Peraon really was before she became the most powerful woman in Argentina, sharing the secret loves and hidden passions of this controversial and enigmatic first lady.
Presents a critical examination of conspiracy theories that takes into account their roots in history, literature, and popular culture, with attention paid to the cultural mechanisms that allow normal
Tyrel Sackett was born to trouble, but vowed to justice. After having to kill a man in Tennessee, he hit the trail west with his brother Orrin. Those were the years when decent men and women lived in
Outlines a system for achieving financial security and building wealth, discussing how to make the most out of automated financial transactions, including 401(k) plans, scheduled transfers, and early-
While preparing to steal a famous Impressionist painting from a German bank, Artemis Fowl has no idea that Opal Koboi has escaped from jail, leaving only Captain Holly Short of the LEPrechon fairy pol
Dona Flor is a giant woman who lives in a puebla with lots of families. She loves her neighbors–she lets the children use her flowers for trumpets, and the families use her leftover tortillas for raft
Color words, people words, words to wear, and words to grow on. This great word book is divided into clear sections so kids can learn their first words by matching them with the newly illustrated pict
The former president looks back on his life and career, discussing his youth and education, his early public service, his years as governor of Arkansas, and his accomplishments during two terms in the
Defining the Cabala is impossible, but there are ideas that help us understand its meaning, in a study of the mystic Jewish discipline that has been transmitted for millennia through oral tradition an
The Nobel Prize-winning Colombian author recalls his childhood and youth, and recounts the family stories retold by his relatives, revealing the origins of many of the incidents he incorporated into h
The popular Hispanic TV chef celebrates the art of Latin American cuisine in a richly illustrated cookbook that features 220 favorite recipes for appetizers, sauces, slads, vegetables, fish, meat and
"English and Spanish have been at war since Queen Elisabeth sank King Felipe's Spanish Armada in 1588," Rosario Ferre writes in the title poem of Language Duel; "Language carries with it all their fir
When Cristina Garcia's first novel, Dreaming in Cuban, was published in 1992, The New York Times called the author "a magical new writer...completely original." The book was nominated for a National B
In Guia Medica De Remedios Caseros, the Spanish-language edition of The Doctor's Book Of Home Remedies, over 500 health-care professionals offer their best doctor-tested advice for 138 common conditio
Illus. in full color. Trans. by Pilar de Cuenca & Ines Alvares. "The presence of the English text beneath the Spanish makes it especially helpful in the primary-grade bilingual classroom."--Bookli
A perfect introductin to reading Spanish! Simple English words and sentences are introduced by pictures. Then the words and sentences are translated into Spanish with the translation of the featured w
An inspirational guide to self-improvement, happiness and creativity by the authors of The Element outlines practical steps for identifying personal talents, merging one's passions with inherent abili
A conclusion to the epic trilogy by the best-selling author of Winter of the World continues the experiences of five intertwined international families as they confront the social, political and econo
Argues that humanity is undergoing a fundamental shift, and encourages readers to lead more spiritual lives, accepting all life as One and contributing to the task of creating a positive future for hu
An intimate look at one of the world's most remarkable figures of our time. Equal parts freedom fighter and statesman, Nelson Mandela bestrode the world stage for the past three decades, building a le
