Examines the close relationships between figures in the Mexican government and the drug cartels, the effects the drug trade has on the economy, and the questions these ties raise about the role of dru
A latest entry in the best-selling series finds the Greek and Roman demigods from the Prophesy of Seven working together to seal the Doors of Death while helping Percy and Annabeth escape the Underwor
Recounts the 2008 murder of Ecuadorean Marcelo Lucero, who was killed in suburban Patchogue, New York, by a gang of teenagers who liked to chase and attack defenseless Latinos, and discusses what it r
Explores the evolution of God through the lives of ten historical prophets, saints, mystics, and martyrs who are each touched by a divine power, displaying in each story the ever-changing transformati
A fable about loss, grief, and healing follows the transformative efforts of fifty-three-year-old Sandra to find her friend's missing cat in the aftermath of her own mother's death.
Viviana Sansaon, the president of a small Latin American country, awakens after an attack on her in a storeroom filled with the things she has forgotten in her life and recalls the story of a politica
As the people of Jerusalem--Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike--await attack and inevitable slaughter during the Crusades, they gather around a wise man who answers their questions and teaches them i
Its direct and spontaneous breaking protocol and approach people, their simplicity, make the whole society has placed great hope and confidence in this new phase starting now. Through his words, his i
A DEFINITIVE COMPENDIUM OF FOOD WISDOMEating doesn't have to be so complicated. In this age of ever-more elaborate diets and conflicting health advice, Food Rules brings a welcome simplicity to our da
THINK YOU KNOW THE ATKINS DIET? THINK AGAIN. THE NEW ATKINS IS... POWERFUL. Learn how to eat the wholesome foods that will turn your body into an amazing fat-burning machine. EASY. The updated and sim
Every day Christine wakes up not knowing where she is. Her memories disappear every time she falls asleep. Her husband, Ben, is a stranger to her, and he's obligated to explain their life together on
Narrated in a bold, fearless, hilarious voice and set against the lush, panoramic backdrop of Hawaii, "The Descendants "is a stunning debut novel about an unconventional family forced to come together
A former hitman for one of the Mexican drug cartels, who worked his way up to become one of the leader's lieutenants before entering a witness protection program, recalls life as a ruthless killer and
A fascinating historical novel about the origin of the Aztec empire told through the eyes of three main characters: Moctezuma, Tlacaelel and Ayocuan. They started together as friends, but poilitics an
This is the story of how a small group of men, with a frightening mix of delusion and calculation, rose from a tormented civilization to mount a catastrophic assault on the world’s mightiest
Interviews with Mexican politicians considered plausible candidates for the presidency in 2012, the incumbent, and recent ex-presidents emphasize difficult questions about their personal lives, and su
A violent crime brings together four people, including a widow, a convicted murderer, an ex-con trying to rebuild his life, and a detective, in a novel that explores the effects of violence on the liv
During an annual Fourth of July family gathering, the lives of four sisters--Candy, a supermodel; Tammy, a TV producer; Sabrina, an ambitious lawyer; and Annie, an artist--are changed by tragedy as th
An amicably divorced couple--Blake, a globe-trotting entrepreneur, and Maxine, an expert on childhood trauma--confront a life-changing choice as Blake deals with hundreds of orphaned children after a
Traces the discovery by Frank's aunt's daughter-in-law of numerous family correspondences and keepsakes and what they revealed about the Frank family and the forces that shaped the famous young diaris
This book approaches clearly and openly the main sexual problems that harass men (inhibited sexual desire, precocious ejaculation and erectile dysfunction), and proposes alternatives for their solutio
Wyman Ford and a team of scientists must figure out how to destroy an alien doomsday weapon aimed at Earth, and the only tools at their disposal are a handful of weaponless machines--the Mars Orbiter,
Traces the rise of violent drug cartels in Mexico from the 1970s to the present and describes the involvement of the government, the police, the military, and business in the world of illegal narcotic
Lydia Cacho is a symbol of courageous journalism. She has been defying the tradition of impunity for some years now, and demonstrating that communication media may not be so. This new book culminates
Examines the life and times of the historical Buddha, including the cultural context from which he emerged, his life as prince and as a religious teacher without the later legendary trappings, and his
Examines policies that claim to promote economic development and prosperity, and visits the United States, China and other areas that have seen recent advances, and Latin America to determine which La
Elena is 15-year-old high school student who doesn’t like her freckles or hair. She doesn’t really apply herself at school and feels insecure since she grew into another bra size. But she is also nice
Dona Flor is a giant lady who lives in a tiny village in the American Southwest. Popular with her neighbors, she lets the children use her flowers as trumpets and her leftover tortillas as rafts. Flor
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
When writer Sir Walter Scott's assistant dies under strange circumstances, his inquiries lead him toward a rune encrusted sword, an obscure fraternal organization, and a centuries-old struggle over th
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
