Ima Hogg (1882–1975) was a philanthropist who left her mark on Texas through dedicated support of the arts, education, and mental health. In this engaging biography, David B. Warren paints an intimate
For fans of Peter Bagge (b. 1957) and his bracing satirical writing and drawing, this collection offers a perfect means to track how he describes his career choices, work habits, preoccupations, and c
This is the first book to focus explicitly on how China’s rise as a major economic and political actor has affected societies in Southeast Asia. It examines how Chinese investors, workers, tourists, b
This is the first book to focus explicitly on how China’s rise as a major economic and political actor has affected societies in Southeast Asia. It examines how Chinese investors, workers, tourists, b
This path-breaking book analyses young sporting women with physical disabilities and studies and explores their lived experience of a body which, on the one hand, is viewed as deviant - the disabled b
Will the billionaire dad wed the surrogate mom? Find out with USA TODAY bestselling author Yvonne Lindsay! Kayla Porter vowed to be a surrogate for her deceased sister's embryos. She's already given b
The nine architectural projects selected as winners of the 2001 Aga Khan Award for Architecture are featured in this celebratory volume. The articles describing the nine winners include many b&w a
At Martinsburg, West Virginia, on July 16, 1877, angry laborers struck the B & O Railroad because of a 10 percent wage cut. Spontaneous strikes soon choked railroad service from Baltimore to St. Louis
Thomas AdA‥s (b. 1971) is an established international figure, both as composer and performer, with both popular and critical acclaim. From being hailed as the a€?next Benjamin Brittena€? to his succe
This monograph aims at bringing out a comprehensive collection of information on bamboo varieties in South Asia. The main focus of this book is to address the ecological and economic significance of b
Feminist Film Theory and Pretty Woman offers a concise introduction to feminist film theory since the 1970s until the present day, illustrating how this theory can be used to interpret the Hollywood b
Feminist Film Theory and Pretty Woman offers a concise introduction to feminist film theory since the 1970s until the present day, illustrating how this theory can be used to interpret the Hollywood b
"John B. Hench's invaluable book helps to fill in another piece in the jigsaw of war. It brilliantly assays the high ambitions governments, publishers, and organizations had for the book as a reposito
A guide with more than 750 full-color images Illustrates each type of bill and note in American paper moneyùincluding large and small size currency since 1861, silver and gold certificates, national b
Originally published on the ten-year anniversary of the end of World War I, “Happy Days!” features a collection of more than 100 original cartoons drawn by noted illustrator Captain. Alban B. Butler,
B Smith has seen evil in her time, but the Board are a whole new ball game. These inhuman humans use their money and power to buy their way to safety and entertainment …
In the twenty first century, the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus continues to be a global threat to human and animal health. There is currently no vaccine for preventing S. aureus infections and the b
A rhyming winter-themed book full of delicious snowflakes!If snowflakes tasted like sugar plums . . .they’d be dancing in my head.If snowflakes tasted like oatmeal . . .they would get me out of b
On the eve of a presidential election that may determine the makeup of Supreme Court justices for decades to come, prominent attorney James B. Zirin argues that the Court has become increasingly parti
The brilliant new novel in Robert B. Parker’s New York Times–bestselling series featuring police chief Jesse Stone. All is quiet in Paradise, except for a spate of innocuous vandalism. Good thing
The long awaited Baby Whisperer’s guide to building a strong and loving family.Parenting is something you do. Family is something you are. —Tracy HoggBefore her untimely death in 2004, Tracy—aka the B
Eden Lancaster just experienced heartbreak, but instead of holding grudges or wallowing in self pity, she decided to embrace her free spirit and let loose. When she meets Camedon Price, a mysterious b
No Equal in the World is a comprehensive study of the literature on the American academic presidency from the middle of the nineteenth century—when the first universities, as distinct from colleges, b
The RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants remains the ultimate plant guide for gardeners. The most definitive work of garden reference has been completely revised and refreshed for this 4th edition, b
Insight meditation, which claims to offer practitioners a chance to escape all suffering by perceiving the true nature of reality, is one of the most popular forms of meditation today. The Theravada B
What makes Daniel Tiger feel sad? Find out in this chunky board book that’s part of a newDaniel Tiger’s Neighborhood feelings subseries.It’s okay to feel sad sometimes, little by little, you’ll feel b
It's never a good idea to be overly–relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great travel-sized Korean dictionary.Intended for use by tourists, students, and b
In twenty novels over three decades, Cajun detective Dave Robicheaux has become popular with readers around the world. Yet writer James Lee Burke’s protagonist is deeply rooted in a culture that may b
In Rule-Formulation and Binding Precedent in the Madhhab-Law Tradition, Talal Al-Azem argues for the existence of a ‘madhhab-law tradition’ of jurisprudence, and examines how legal rules were forged b
Next Episode follows a cast of reality-television ghost hunters: Troy, Rachel, Ben, Jasmine, Paolo and Dylan, better known as the Operation: Haunting team. Their lives are unusual ? one day they may b
Based on extensive, long-term fieldwork in the borderlands of Afghan and Tajik Badakhshan, this book explores the importance of local leaders and local identity groups for the stability of a state’s b
Runaways in southern Japan are stripping the flesh from their victims, and only a disgraced former detective can stop the spreading madness in this dark and thrilling sequel to The Drowning God.It’s b
Now you can custom-tailor a diet that meets your body's special needs. Top nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman, author of Supernutrition for Menopause and Beyond Pritikin, shows you how in this ground-b
The Residue of Dreams is the first English-language publication of the classical-style poems of Jao Tsung-i (b. 1917), a prominent artist-calligrapher, scholar-poet, and polymath living in Hong Kong.
On her thirty-first birthday, hopeless romantic Kelsey Callihan has all but given up on happily ever afters, which is why she agrees to a risque proposition from Sterling Canyon’s notorious playboy, b
The murder of a college professor has its roots in the Cold War: the new Oxford Dogwalkers mystery from award-winning YA writer Annie Dalton.Shortly before Christmas, Professor James Lowell is found b
What Dwells In Middle Valley is a lovely view of the plants and animals that live as our neighbors. Alison's photographs catch the intriguing personalities of her subjects, and her descriptions show b
A beautiful hardback edition of Charlotte's Web by E. B. White. This lovely edition is part of the highly collectible Puffin 'cloth' Classics series - all the titles in the range have attractive 'clot
Sophia and her best friend Coco experience many obstacles as they prepare for the Pooch Pageant. While on their journey collecting bones and designing a dress, they manage to escape the neighborhood b
Reviewing the limitations of various planning options, this book addresses the debate on how to preserve open space in the context of a growing metropolis.The importance of open spaces for well-b
