Men's adventure magazines were a form of pulp publishing which flourished in 1950s and 1960s America, pandering to the cruelty and lust of young men with luridly illustrated stories of war, sleaze and
New work chronicling the prolific and life-changing time period of 2007-2011, when Garcia fled LA and moved to a cabin in the Northern California woods. The natural world inspires this work: her theme
Enter the decadent dungeons frequented by the powerful players of Los Angeles in this sexy virtual page turner! Steven Diamond is a high-powered LA attorney by day, but by night he uses his wealth and
Surrealist painter Mike Davis captures mysterious scenes in the style of the Dutch Masters. Davis uses oil paint to create an alternate world where anything is possible, combining arcane personal symb
An account designed to be read to children who are about to be weaned discusses the closeness between nursing mother and baby, and the many ways in which a child who no longer nurses can be close to f
The first Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 was Japan's first modern war, and their first military action overseas for over 300 years. One notable result of this conflict was a huge burst in popularity f
One of the most dominant strains of ukiyo-e — "pictures of the floating world" — in the early 19th century concerned itself with depictions of prostitutes and geisha, the denizens and queens of pleas
"Flashpoint in Ukraine provides insight into today's gravest geopolitical crisis since WW II. Possible global war looms. Per the Western mainstream media, the crisis arose due to pro-democracy activis
Our focus is on eating and carousing (with a few diversions). The 38 entries take in po’ boy sandwiches, sazeracs, Creole food and a bar that rotates a full 360 degrees every 15 minutes. As we say, go
Men's adventure magazines were a form of pulp publishing which flourished in 1950s and 1960s America, pandering to the cruelty and lust of young men with luridly illustrated stories of war, sleaze and
When his parents' death leaves him and his sister in serious debt, Neil Franklin takes his uncle's offer to teach at his charity school for wayward youths, but the school is not at all what Neil imagi
History comes alive in this award-winning WW II scrapbook, bursting with old photos, maps, telegrams, newspaper clippings, hand-written notes and letters! Experience the tragedy of the 1941 Pearl Harb
Through centuries, great masters of science and philosophy have interpreted and defined life in myriad ways. According to Ayurveda, ayu or life is an orchestra of body, senses, mind and soul. For swee
Energetic Melbourne offers nourishment in venues with a casual approach and inventive spirit. Our guide comprises 40 points of interest, including galleries, markets, shops and parks – and even an ope
STATUS FACTORY is a hardcover art book presenting new paintings from street art legend Ron English. In his paintings, English perverts and subverts the establishment, poking fun at religion, consumeri
This bounteous bevy of games is 2nd in the My Boobs Series, which includes COLOR MY BOOBS and STICKER MY BOOBS. The perfect party favor for Bachelorette and Bachelor parties, these books also make hil
The Eight Characters of Comedy is the “How-To†guide for actors and writers who want to break into the world of sitcoms. It has become a staple in acting classes, writers’ rooms, casting office
Practice Makes Permanent!You have no doubt heard the saying that practice makes perfect. Actually, practice makes permanent. If you practice badly, you will perform badly. It is practice in the pur
In this travel memoir, fiction writer Volkmar and her father explore the art, culture, and cuisine of France together. Her loquacious father initiates many encounters with locals, who lead them to clu
Magnetic Meditation is a groundbreaking method of meditation in which you use the magnetic fields of magnets to feel, amplify, and circulate energy. Meditating for just 5 minutes with magnets will tot
There was a time when the King’s Gambit was the favorite chess opening of every attacking player; in the glory days of Paul Morphy it was considered almost cowardly to play anything else. Legends such
A counselor and nurse specializing in polyamorous singles, couples and groupings, Kathy Labriola has spent many years helping people to understand and manage their jealousy. This book is a compendium
A charming collection of black and white drawings and handwritten narratives that depict short stories from Boey's childhood growing up in Malaysia. This graphic novel is filled with stories of surviv
Dahnhak Kigong is an ideal combination of physical and mental training formulated by Ilchi Lee on his journey to enlightenment. Lee created each movement of Dahnhak Kigong while in a deep meditative s
Mystic Chemist begins at the start of the twentieth century, in the Swiss town of Basel which is evolving from a popular health spa into a major industrial city. The story concludes more than a centur
The story of, and images from The Meeting of Styles is the offspring of the legendary Wall Street Meeting, an international graffiti and Hip Hop event in Germany, drawing 25,000 artists. The Internati
Take one part bloodsucker, one part magician, one part ruthless huntress, and throw in a little bondage. What do you get? An all-out battle where arrows fly, teeth gnash, and magic spells clash. Who w
Urban street art is an art form that reflects society at the time the art work was created. It can be a remark on something in the media, current events, or it can be the artist's own personal comment
"Mitch O'Connell, the World's Best Artist" collects all the good stuff (the crappy art is under lock and key) from "The Prince of Pop Art," Mitch O'Connell! Encompassing everything from doodles in sch
H. P. Lovecraft, one of the great obsessive writers of the 20th century, naturally chose the pulp genre of "weird horror" in which to exorcise his acute anatomical alienation and existential torment.
The secret journal which the Marquis de Sade risked severe punishment in order to maintain, even when ill and ageing at Charenton asylum, reveals the shadowy life of an exceptional, complex man whose
Scene-by-scene annotation of KILL BILL 2. Profiles of all major actors in KILL BILL 2. Profiles of films which influenced KILL BILL. Details of posters, trailers, teasers, early screenplay drafts, dif
Called "a ranting comic showman and a literary provocateur" by The New York Times, Taylor Mali writes eloquently and entertainingly about his experiences in and out of the middle school classroom. Bob
The thirteenth-century Cathars slaughtered at Monts gur in 1244 today offer an alternative to mainstream Christianity that for many integrates better both with ancient pagan traditions and with modern
"In this volume, Krishnamurti takes great care to elucidate this necessity of a revolution within our consciousness where the problem lies before we expect any kind of revolutionary change outside of
"This volume covers talks given in New Zealand, Ojai, New York, South America, and Mexico. Krishnamurti begins by stating ""what we call problems are merely symptoms, which increase and multiply becau
Mushotoku mind means an attitude of no profit, no gain. It is the core of Taisen Deshimaru's Zen. This respected master, the head of Japanese Soto Zen for all of Europe, moved from Japan in 1967 and b
In ancient times, only the wisest were trusted with medical knowledge, for it bears power over life and death. The remedies and methods of those seers may have been abandoned by modern civilization, b
Twelve years ago after its first publication Las adventures des Inspector Cabillot arrives in the US by popular demand.Inspector Cabillot, the first Europanto detective tackles varied European concern
