In his previous books, A Scientist At??The Seashore and Meditations At??Sunset, James Trefil used commonplace??settings in the natural world as a point of departure??for probing the mysteries of natur
This handy alphabetically organized reference is chock full of directions, advice, and support, on every aspect of a child's health from allergies to viruses.
With wit, humor, and an engaging style, Barreca considers the evolving roles of husbands and wives in American culture, and reveals how the static myths that many women cling to can lead to unhappines
Here are Lorraine Hansberry's last three plays--Les Blancs, The Drinking Gourd, and What Use Are Flowers?--representing the capstone of her achievement. Includes a new preface by Jewell Gresham Nemiro
A psychiatrist reveals the direct connection between physical symptoms and emotions, stressing that symptoms are real and may require medical attention, but are also manifestations of emotional pain a
Set in medieval Norway, The Snake Pit follows Olav and Ingunn, who, though raised as brother sister, have become lovers in a world caught between the fading sphere of pagan worship and vendettas and t
This engaging, easy-to-use, and fun guide to learning more about the Bible features hundreds of questions and detailed, frequently surprising answers organized in the form of the Good Book itself. It
The men and women in Elizabeth Tallent's stories think a great deal about love. They argue about it at the dinner table. They cling to it with talismans. They flirt with strangers or moon impossibly o
An estimated 500,000 potentially gifted children are born each year. Since most schools don't begin to test for giftedness until about the age of eight, it is left to parents to recognize and nurture
The mystics of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries were, writes Karen Armstrong, like "the astronauts of our own day.??They broke into a new religion, blazed a new trail to God and to the depths of t
Based on the most extensive survey ever conducted on religion in America, One Nation Under God delivers surprising revelations about the religious beliefs, practices, and affiliations of Americans. "T
For forty-five years Europe was divided, and at the center of that divided continent lay a divided Germany. In this brilliantly nuanced book, one of our most respected authorities on Central Eur
The publication of The Best American Erotica 1993 was cause for great celebration and critical praise. It was an immediate sensation and a national bestseller. Now comes The Best American Erotica 1994
Believing that she and her partner, Ray, are the last remaining vampires, five-thousand-year-old Alisa is stunned when she learns about a series of brutal murders in the United States that can only be
This debut collection of The Best American Humor celebrates the funniest short stories, essays, articles, and excerpts of the past year. The more than 40 entries in this edition feature some of the mo
Rather than codifying a religion exclusively for women, the authors address a range of contemporary issues that are informed by spirituality, our attitudes toward life on Earth. The values and percep
A compilation of rock music notables by the author of Born to Run and the senior editor for The Source includes "The Ten Worst Performers of All Time," "The 100 Best Songwriters," and more. Original.
The author of The Mother's Almanac offers encouragement, comfort, support, and guidance on all aspects of family living including advice on day care, aging grandparents, TV watching, divorce, explain
"Probing, entertaining and agitating." EssenceBy the acclaimed and controversial author of WHY BLACK PEOPLE TEND TO SHOUT, this is an unblinking look at African-American life, including explosive essa
Embark on a new adventure in cooking without worry as fifteen estimable chefs offer more than 200 recipes from cuisines around the world, every one of them delicious, healthful -- and, most of all, ko
A meticulously researched biography of Jean Genet, one of France's most notorious writers. Acclaimed novelist and essayist Edmund White illuminates Genet's experiences in the worlds of crime, homosexu
Religion writer Jim Castelli set out to answer these profound questions by talking with twenty-six spiritual leaders and practitioners representing the wide spectrum of faith in America today. How I P
Six feature films, the wildly successful??television spin-off Star Trek: The Next??Generation, endless reruns, videotapes,??conventions, a line of best-selling novels, and William??Shatner's New York
The author tells her personal Cinderella story--a demonstration of her belief in inner strength and personal empowerment to accomplish any goal--that led her from a struggling, single-parent childhood
Struggling to hold on to the illusion of youth, Friedan wrote, we have denied the reality and evaded the new triumphs of growing older. We have seen age only as decline. In this powerful and very pers
Encouraging Words is a collection of short talks and brief essays that Aitken Rashi has offered his students at meditation retreats during the past two decades. They are arranged according to themes c
Angus Wells carved a place for himself on the shelves of hundreds of thousands of fantasy readers. Now, with Lords Of The Sky, it is clear that he has saved his most sweeping and imaginative tale for
Who’s Afraid of Classical Music??For years Joan Kennedy, at home, on the campaign trail, and in concert, has shared her love of classical music with adults and children. Now she uses her experience as
Argues that the purpose of life is joy, explains how to find happiness within ourselves, and includes questions designed to help the reader reexamine his or her outlook
David RieffDavid Rieff is a contributing writer to The New York Times Magazine. He is the author of seven previous books, including the acclaimed At the Point of a Gun: Democratic Dreams and Armed Int
The Poisoned Embrace is a provocative investigation into the history of sexual pessimism as it has evolved in Western theology throughout the ages. Since the days of the Early Fathers, sex and deat
Cycles in Marriage, Faith, and RenewalA New York Times Notable Book of the Year 1993An unconventional spiritual autobiography, told in a remarkable, outspoken voice and rooted in the messy realities a
"A big, entertaining novel...Rich in character and place and humanity...Gail Godwin is a wonderful writer."THE BOSTON GLOBEAt the death of Leonard Strickland, beloved Southern gentleman, husband and f
A collection of essays blending elements of linguistics and mathematics provides an educational look at the social history and culture of common phrases and colloquial expressions
"McCune has recreated the splendor and intrigue of the imperial court in the Tang dynasty...giving us entertaining and informative access to a brilliant time and a complex woman."JEFFREY RIEGELChair,
A collection of twenty-five short stories and poems by the "twentysomething" generation offers the heartfelt expressions of such established authors as Jennifer Egan and David Foster Wallace, as well
Do you need a source of hope for the future?? Do you wonder about the hidden, metaphysical causes of crises today?? Is there a link between human thought, collective karma and world events such as nat
"An engaging saga of unconditional friendship, love, and foregiveness...Golden's style is modern, refreshing and accurately captures a slice of African-American life."ST. PETERSBURG TIMESIn the exciti
