"REAL ARTISTRY...A FINELY CRAFTED AND ABSORBING NOVEL."--Los Angeles TimesDane is an American magazine journalist, and John, a British psychotherapist. He says he knows everything about her, how she t
As the debate over values grows ever more divisive, one of the most eminent historians of the Victorian era reminds readers that values are no substitute for virtues--and that the Victorian considered
"POETIC . . . REMARKABLY HONEST . . . Mori describes her experiences with an admirable mixture of forthrightness and restraint."--The Wall Street JournalIn an extraordinary memoir that is both a searc
An exciting intellectual tour through the ages showing how mathematical concepts and imagination have helped to illuminate the nature of the observable universe, this book is a delightful narrative "m
Revealing alternative treatments to AA programs and twelve-step protocols, an encouraging guide stresses the importance of working with an individual's personality and lifestyle
A practical plan for minimizing and modifying personal behavior patterns that inhibit career success outlines specific steps for finding out how others see you and recasting negative perceptions. Orig
Dramatizes the public and private lives of contemporary South Africa, tracing the multifarious reactions of the human spirit to life in a racially divided society and perceptively sketching heroes, vi
One of Canada's finest crime reporters tells the whole story of the Bernardo-Homolka case. The sensational trials of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka for abduction, rape, manslaughter and murder caused
"DeCosta-Willis makes it possible to look back in a new way into the character of Wells and, more than that, into the daily life of African Americans a century ago."— Chicago Tribune"A uniqu
A genuine tour de force by one of Britain's foremost poets, this latter-day verse epic interweaves fact and fiction with inventive brilliance. At once a vivid history of Europe from 1905 to 1984, and
Representing a fascinating spectrum of feelings and opinions about lesbianism, the friendships women share - or fear - and the rich diversity of personal choices women make today, this collection of b
Targeting the beautiful daughter of a wealthy munitions dealer in the hopes of receiving a payoff from her father, scam artists Guy Horton and Max Wingate find their plan upset when Max really falls i
Offers accessible information about the role of nutrition in alleviating or preventing various illnesses, along with a complete encyclopedia of more than eight thousand brand and basic foods, listing
A Modern Mystic Speaks Christina Gallagher, a humble County Mayo housewife, is a prophetic figure for one times. She speaks about the warnings she has received from the Virgin Mary and of the divine
In this first book to thoroughly explore parenthood as a significant force in adult development, Schoen uses fascinating literary references and interviews with dozens of mothers and fathers (biologic
Here is an extraordinarily lucid and intelligent self-help book, inspired by the Abhidhamma, an ancient Buddhist teaching in training the mind and living a liberating, happiness-promoting way of life.
Two lands and two people, torn by conflict yet inexplicably linked. In the lush valley of Ket-Ta-Witko, the People have lived for generations in harmony, kept from trouble by their Seers' guiding drea
Of all the mammals on earth, none has inspired our affection as much as the dolphin. Fascinated by these creatures of myth, magic, and history, we have longed to penetrate the mystery that surrounds t
Casey Farlowe has given up all hope of a normal life–including marriage and children–after a car crash leaves her scarred. Now Dan Murdock, the man who rescued her from the burning auto, must convinc
“Tepper takes the traditional icons of fantasy, restores their resonance, and makes them her own.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune A century ago, a mysterious force wiped out human life on all surrounding
Best known as Mr. Sulu, helmsman of the Starship EnterpriseTM and Captain of the Starship Excelsior, George Takei is beloved by millions as part of the command team that has taken audiences to new vis
A cheerful addition to the Christmas season offers a fun-filled exploration of Christmas traditions and stories that presents a few jolly new tales, as it looks into the Santa Controversy, Historic Ho
The Kabbalah is Judaism's intriguing mystical tradition, thousands of years old. In recent years, a growing number of people—both Jews and non-Jews—are finding the Kabbalah to be a fascinating treasur
"In this collection of essays, Colonel Summers brings to the disorder and confusion of the post-Cold War world his usual common sense and many keen insights....[He] is particularly impressive in exami
Sink into a bathtub full of healing One of life's most delicious pleasures is luxuriating in a bath filled with healing herbs and soothing scents. But a long soak in the tub can do much more than cle
John Cooper is back. Twenty years after triggering a series of events that shattered the underground rise of the Fourth Reich, Cooper is unable to make peace with his past and has submerged himself in
This searing novel about slavery and its legacy brings the same stylistic virtuosity and tightly focused intelligence of Phillips's other novels. Higher Ground tells multiple stories, set generations
In this first comprehensive, integrated, and accessible overview of recent insights into how the brain gives rise to mental activity, the authors explain the fundamental concepts behind and the key di
Now the basis for a major motion picture from the producers of Howard's End and The Remains of the Day--a brooding, suspenseful novel of sensuality and vengenance, set amid the fields and villages of
Striving to forget an unhappy past and the forbidden passion she feels for her new brother-in-law, Ruth Bellafontaine tries to dedicate herself to her husband's work with African gorillas and finds sh
"POWERFUL...STRIKING...In a series of sharp, spare stories, Norman Wong chronicles a family's escape from China to Macao, Hong Kong and, eventually, Hawaii."--The New York Times Book ReviewWith rich i
Hard Travel to Sacred Places is the record of a personal odyssey through Southeast Asia, an external and internal journey through grief and the painful realities of a decadent age. Wurlitzer&mdas
David Letterman's Book of Top Ten Lists and Zesty Lo-Cal Chicken Recipesby David Letterman and the Late Show with David Letterman WritersIt's like watching TV -- with the added danger of paper cuts!To
One of the most striking and heartening developments in American letters in recent years has been the flowering and attendant celebration of African-American writers and of books that have introduced
Sandy Linver, the well-known consultant and president of Speakeasy Inc., has written a new book for business professionals. Based on her twenty years of experience helping clients with communication s
