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
This innovative and accessible guide discusses the newest and hottest discoveries in cold relief, reveals which pills really work and what lifestyle changes will help.
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
"A warm-hearted, readable story, crammed with lively incident and remarkable characters."THE ATLANTICDavid Harper was an orphan, loney and impoverished. But his longing to embrace the world that aband
? “A unique crime writer whose fictional world was brutal, realistic and harrowing in the extreme.”—Guardian? When a middle-aged alcoholic is found brutally battered to death on a roadside in West Lon
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
Beard, Charles. An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1952. xxi, 330 pp. Reprinted 2001 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. LCCN 00-036834. I
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Raucous cops, outlaw bikers, and suntanned celebrities collide in a steamy landscape swirling with natural beauty and unnatural death. Seventeen months ago the California
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
"A superb, stunningly written novel." The Philadelphia InquirerRaised by five intensely religious women and a charismatic, controversial priest, sheltered from the secular world, Felicitas Maria Taylo
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
In answer to countless requests from I Love Lucy fans around the world, Bart Andrews has revised, updated, and expanded his classic book on TV's most beloved series.B & W photographs throughout.
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.
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
CELEBRATING THE SINGLE LIFE is a book that tells how to have a seriously committed, spiritually grounded single life. For the fifty million people in the United States who live alone -- whether by cho
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
An anthropologist and Sinologist, Stephen W. Mosher, lived and worked in rural China in late 1979 and early 1980.? His shocking revelations about conditions there have earned him the condemnation of t
A mouth-watering selection of recipes for all occasions Nika Hazelton’s Pasta Cookbook contains more than a hundred recipes from a first lady of the culinary world. Here is a tantalizing selection of
Foreword by Dr. Benjamin Spock ? As the parent of a premie, you’re probably wondering, what do all those tubes, monitors, and lights in the intensive care unit mean? What are the special medical probl
Provides an inside look at eight of the most influential accounting firms in the United States, examining their pivotal roles in the world of national and international finance.
A study of Alzheimer's disease, or senile dementia, discusses the symptoms and impact of the disease, its major causes and contributing factors, diagnosis and treatment, stages, and current research s
One of this century's most prominent and outspoken theologians affirms the vitality and uniqueness of Christianity by tracing it back to the reality of the historical Christ.
The Winning Edge is the first nutrition book that's both scientifically sound and practical. In clear layman's language it shows you how the right choice of food can dramatically improve your athletic
This book provides a general history of Latin America in the period between the European conquest and the gaining of independence by the Spanish American countries and Brazil (approximately 1492-1825)
Following Jesus--what an exciting spiritual adventure! But Jesus said faithfulness to Him means putting aside personal priorities. Readers will discover how to have the faith to follow.
