This contemporary literary translation of the Gospels will give readers a remarkable new perspective on the Gospels, a feel for them that is very much like the experience of reading the original Greek
Kiddo is back and a decade older. At 23, he's not much wiser or thinner, but the family business needs him, and so does the woman of his dreams. It's time to grow up--whatever that means.From the Trad
Since its historic first issue back in 1895, Field & Stream magazine has published several thousand articles on trout fishing -- far more than on any other fish. The very best of these writings ha
A powerful novel of Africa's history and the men and women who determined its fate. From the East came Islam. From the West, the slave trade. The battle for Africa's soul had begun..."A wondrous novel
Paula Glenning must separate fact from fiction as she tries to solve the mystery behind the "accidental" deaths of several members of Lady Hinton's writing group
"This extraordinary book . . . is a reminder . . . of the sins of suppression and untruth that have been and can be committed in the name of American journalism . . . One of the last first-person stat
Discusses the methods of moral reasoning, the evaluation of moral arguments, nuclear war theory, the policy of nuclear deterrence, and the effect of nuclear weapons on nonnuclear powers
An Australian scientist confronts a moral dilemma that forces him to oppose world powers willing to sacrifice Third World lives--and his--to maintain the international balance of trade
Twelve stories deal with an obsessed musician, a determined mother, a witch, bleeding sand, a religious vampire, a bored clerk, and an eternity of waiting
Postponing an eagerly awaited retirement after he is assaulted, kidnapped, and thrown off of a building, British spy Appleton Porter seeks the reason behind the violent acts
This collection of the best of baseball writing by sports writers, ballplayers, and literary figures includes works by James Thurber, Philip Roth, John Updike, Marianne Moore, Ogden Nash, and P.G. Wod
Sports heroes, executives, and the homeless -- cocaine permeates every inch of our society, with tragic results. Although casual use of cocaine has clearly declined, the number of daily users, in part
What happens when four guys confront the enormity of being thirty? If it’s Sandy Stern, he worries about the fact that he’s a down-and-out artist about to lose both his apartment and his girl. If it
From the author of Perceiving Ordinary Magic, this book proposes that both science and Buddhism offer powerful insights into human nature that can help to bring about profound changes in our lives a
This revised and expanded handbook remains the only one of its kind to discuss both the emotional and physical problems of raising a child with a disability. A recognized authority in her field, Dr. T
Is the near-death experience a defense mechanism of the brain or have people actually been on the threshold of another world? Colin Wilson assesses the evidence that includies mediumship, paranormal
Argues that the social, economic, and political upheavals that culminated in World War II brought about a redistribution of power that has shaped the post-war countries
Established in 1918 as a memorial to that master of the genre, O. Henry, Prize Stories has long been recognized as the premier forum for the contemporary story. The 1987 volume carries forth the time-
Celebrating God's Healing ForgivenessHere is a practical, pastoral book for all Catholic Christians – laity as well as clergy – to foster renewed understanding and practice of the sacrament of reconci
This provocative book reveals how the real sexual??revolution was initiated by women -- not men --??and how it transformed both our behavior and our??understanding of what sex means in our lives.
"A comprehensive, controversial examination of sports as a major force in American life." Los Angeles TimesThere is a crisis in American sports, and it's getting worse. Drugs, violence, and the corrup
The complete guide to the most popular brand-name foods in America, from the authors of the 2-million-copy bestseller The Pill Book. Features complete product ingredient lists, best and worst brand ra
Features hundreds of activities designed to show children, from babies to eleven-year-olds, the fun of words and reading, and includes a recommended reading list and information on book clubs and orga
A compendium of wit and witticisms on the topic of food and feasting, from writers and celebrities throughout the ages Such quotes include: “Tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are.”—Jea
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He Was a young American soldier -- and the most powerful man in a remote rural District of Vietnam.In the spring of 1969, First Lieutenant David Donovan arrived in the Mekong Delta of South Vietnam to
Do you want to he happier?Are you afraid of being hurt in relationships?Are you aware of fearing sickness, of wanting to be healthy?Are you desperate for more money?Do you say yes to sex when you mean
The Stanley kids and their stepsister try to keep secret a dog that Blair finds, keep David out of the clutches of the school bully, and find out if some escaped convicts really are nearby. Sequel to
Describes crucial situations in a hundred of Fischer's chess games and explains the surprizing and creative moves he used to turn the games in his favor
"It is difficult to imagine a better course for practicing, would-be, or even part-time vegetarians," said The New York Times of Annemarie Colbin's cooking classes. And, in this book, the founder of t
From the author of My Song For Him Who Never Sang to Me and We Hardly See Each Other Any More, another intimate, illustrated collection of verse to share with those we love.
Stories deal with a young divorcee, a shared summer home, a troubled family, a wedding, childhood fears, the death of a pet, a lying child, and enlightenment.
Mr. Stokes, a teacher, becomes involved with a former student, Nell Parshall, whose husband, a writer and also one of Stoke's former students, committed suicide
In the decade of the 1970s, item response theory became the dominant topic for study by measurement specialists. But, the genesis of item response theory (IRT) can be traced back to the mid-thirties a
This book offers penetrating insight into the nature and process of perception through a skillful interweaving of the concepts of the new physics, evolutionary biology, and cognitive psychology with t
