Writing for Jews seeking to renew their faith and spirituality, a rabbi looks afresh at the rituals, prayers, celebrations, and ethical teachings of Judaism, making a contemporary case for their vital
Now celebrating its tenth anniversary, The Best American Poetry is the one indispensable volume for readers eager to follow what's new in poetry today. Sales continue to grow and plaudits keep coming
Teaching Tolerance is an invitation to parents and teachers: an invitation to examine their own habits and attitudes toward the community around them. Sara Bullard believes that once a parent is aware
The world we inhabit is enchanted—every tree, rock, and star, and even "empty" space itself, is teeming with living energy and awareness. And it's all nearer to us than our own breath. Why, then, can'
A New York Times Business Book Bestseller"Shrewd and optimistic. . . . [The Good Life and Its Discontents] combines first-rate analysis with persuasive historical, political and sociological
In an overview of naval campaigns from 1939 to 1945, a military historian explains how sea power changed the course of World War II, depicts pivotal battles, and analyzes each nation's naval tactics a
Discussing each of the body's biological systems, a guide to staying fit and healthy shows how to combine the best of traditional and alternative medicine and offers preventative techniques and treatm
In Minyan, Rabbi Shapiro offers a Judaism immediate and vital to living in the world with both integrity and enjoyment. According to rabbinic law, "Minyan" is a quorum of ten Jews—the number required
Unflinchingly honest, moving, and funny, Half a Life shows how a girl without means or promise and with only a loving mother, chutzpah, a bit of fraud, and a lot of luck turned into somebody. In 1964
In response to recent books attacking the contemporary university and blaming educators for a decline in American culture, the author argues that the "opening up" of American education and of a changi
A unique guide leads friends and family members through each step of planning a funeral or memorial service, from writing eulogies to arranging flowers; shows how to personalize a service; and explain
"We are in the dark side of the brain--full of grief and deliciously strange comedy. I've never read anything like it." --Michael OndaatjeWith this eerie, provocative, and utterly original novel, Rupe
The Grateful Dead have left us a musical bounty of thirty years and thousands of shows.??Now Dead to the Core: An Almanack of the Grateful Dead takes Deadheads through the seasons and years of the Dea
A travel writer describes in detail forty of the world's most singular and offbeat travel adventures, from paddling by sea kayak around the fjords of Greenland to an elephant safari through Botswana,
A quick-reference guide provides clear, accessible, and up-to-date information on common parental concerns, from advice on bed-wetting from the National Enuresis Society to toy safety tips from the To
Nick Bunick was confronted by angels. It will change your life forever... Prominent and successful Portland, Oregon, businessman Nick Bunick never considered himself a particularly religious person. B
Explores the behavior of American Catholics since the end of the Second Vatican Council, dispelling myths about their views on sex, marriage, Church authority, the priesthood, and feminism
Everything you need to know about: Informed consent and parental consent laws, including a state-by-state listing Taking care of yourself during an unplanned pregnancy Finding a prochoice clinic and
For nearly a decade, Michael Lind worked closely as a writer and editor with the intellectual leaders of American conservatism. Slowly, he came to believe that the many prominent intellectuals he work
Writing for those who want more than the average how-to financial advice, the author of The Instant Millionaire cites a series of parables and questions to teach readers the lessons of setting goals,
Her name is Abbie. She is nineteen and she has had it with guys. Especially the wrong guys. 'Cause that's all she ever seems to meet. Oh, she likes guys just fine - and they are kind of necessary, in
A sequel to Stories for the Heart, More Stories for the Heart offers up over one hundred stories that hug readers' hearts and encourage their souls. This treasury of timeless tales-written by some o
In Culture and Comfort Katherine C. Grier shows how the design and furnishings of the mid-nineteenth century parlor reflected the self-image of the Victorian middle class. Parlors provided public faca
Horrified when Darryl confesses to the murder of her boyfriend, college freshman Hope, assisted by roommates Jasmine, Eden, and Angel, never suspects the terrifying truth or the close proximity of the
When her beloved son takes two women and a poodle hostage, prompting a media onslaught and worse, Mattie Gifford begins to reflect on her life with humorous and biting insight. Reprint.
This lively and provocative book leaves no stone unturned and no taboo untouched as it pieces together evidence from highly controversial artifacts and human remains to decipher the mysteries of Stone
In the aftermath of WW II, the Hartwell family struggles to remain whole as a season of change descends upon the South. Old loyalties and familiar ties are abandoned as their sleepy community lashes o
Murray gives readers the redefined essence of his lifetime meditation on the blues as this musical style informs American life. Here are incisive essays on writing, music, and art that go beyond the s
Small Changes is the explosive novel of women struggling to make their places in a man's world. Set against the early days of the feminist movement, it tells of two women and the choices they must mak
Nowhere in the world is weather as volatile and powerful as it is in North America.??Scorching heat in the Southwest, hurricanes on the Atlantic coast, tornadoes in the Plains, blizzards in the mounta
A reassessment of Jung's thought analyzes the sources of his philosophies and personal religions, uncovering influences of German, pagan, and prehistoric descent
"Liza Wiemer opens doors to the soul that few of us realize even exist. Read this book, explore its methods, and open yourself to the wisdom to which each of us is heir."Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro, author
Geeks rule the world--with a straight edge, of course--and they have become the sex symbols of the 90s. The Complete Geek (An Operating Manual) is for the millions of Americans eager to jump on the ho
Jack has been widowed for close to a year, and his behavior has his friends worried. Arrested for public indecency, Jack insists that he was meeting a moon goddess of desire named Lily. Furthermore, h
One in four women will experience clinical depression, anxiety, or premenstrual depression in her lifetime. The good news is that popular new prescription drugs like Prozac and Xanax bring much neede
Life is a tricky, often difficult journey, so few qualities are more important to our health and peace of mind than resilience of spirit. Carol Orsborn, an internationally recognized businesswoman, th
The first collection of the words and speeches of the founder of the Mattachine Society and the contemporary gay movement offers influential meditations on what it means to be gay, bisexual, or "trans
Sam Fulwood was an integration baby. He came of age during the post-civil rights era, a time when middle-class blacks--many carrying the scars of segregation and the struggles of the movement--wholehe
Hoping to score points with his boss when he is drafted into a foursome at the Pine Valley Golf Club, Tom Cruickshank plays poorly and fears for his job, until he is assisted by a mysterious player wh
