This book is a revised edition of a pictorial guide to the birds of the Indian subcontinent first published in 1983. The book deals with the birds of the Indian Subcontinent--India, Pakistan, Nepal, B
Featuring a new trim size and a new line look, Todd Strasser’s acclaimed account of school violence that Kirkus Reviews calls “vivid, distressing, and all too real.”For as long as they can remember, B
Has there ever been a more charismatic and intriguing rock star than David Bowie? In Starman, Paul Trynka has painted the definitive portrait of a great artist. From Bowie's early years in post-war, b
A thirst for adventure has taken a couple of young American boys from the busy streets of Chicago to the mysterious alleys of Cairo, Egypt. Surrounded by mummies and ancient treasures, they dream of b
Reading the essays of Craig Nagel is like enjoying a good, unhurried visit with a good friend, one who is thoughtful, insightful and articulate-the welcome companion who's good to have around and to b
Reading the essays of Craig Nagel is like enjoying a good, unhurried visit with a good friend, one who is thoughtful, insightful and articulate-the welcome companion who's good to have around and to b
In Appetites, Caroline Knapp confronts Freud’s famous question, ?What do women want?” and boldly reframes it, asking instead: How does a woman know, and then honor, what it is she wants in a culture b
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Poetry. Bilingual Edition. Translated from English into Italian by Ambra Meda. "A BOAT THAT CAN CARRY TWO is both an elegy and an affirmation of life. Haunted by memories of a lost sister, reprieved b
A unique look into Cuban communism through the eyes of a western celebrity, this biography follows the dashing Australian-born Hollywood star Errol Flynn to Cuba in 1959. While the country is on the b
A riveting Arctic mystery that marks the fiction debut of a "wickedly talented*" writer. (*New York Times) Half Inuit and half outsider, Edie Kiglatuk is the best guide in her corner of the Arctic. B
See the very soul of the dog in every image. Featuring hundreds of beautifully composed photographs in color and black and white, Dog is a tribute to our beloved canine companions. A dignified black B
April 13, 1945...The last days of WWII...Eight lone German soldiers surrendered. Instead of a POW camp, their steps took them into a shallow grave.John Dougall, an 18-year-old American soldier stood b
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The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritati
The Group of Seven was formed in 1920. At an important time in Canada's history, these talented artists applied their creativity and passion to a visual celebration of Canada as a wild and eminently b
One mistake can ruin a life. One mistake can transform it. A government forestry camp set deep in the mountainous forests of the Pacific Northwest might not seem the likely place to find redemption, b
Capitalism is stumbling, empire is faltering, and the planet is thawing. Yet many people are still grappling to understand these multiple crises and to find a way forward to a just future. Into the b
In this groundbreaking book, Bruce B. Miller introduces the concept of rhythm as a powerful approach to church life. Every ministry flows in rhythms in the stages of a church's life cycle and in regu
CEO Nick Wainwright can handle billion-dollar business deals with his eyes closed, but a baby? Nick needs help a nanny for his precious son, and fast! Nick never mixes business with pleasure, b
CEO Nick Wainwright can handle billion-dollar business deals with his eyes closed, but a baby? Nick needs help a nanny for his precious son, and fast! Nick never mixes business with pleasure, b
"At One and the Same Time Jakob Von Uexkull is a Kind of Biologist Shaman Attempting to Cross the Rubicon to Nonhuman Minds, and A Humble Naturalist Closely Observing and Recording His Fellow Living B
Since the 14th century, portraits in oil have held a special place in the art world. From Vermeer and Rembrandt to the illustrious Gainsborough, artists who had the ability to capture a likeness and b
Instead of glass half empty or glass half full, Craig Price delivers Half a Glass, where he shows the reader that neither approach is perfect. He delivers a realists guide that is funny, charming, b
Your coworker, your best friend, that cute cashier at the grocery store: there's a good chance they all practice yoga. Whether you've already started a new yoga practice or are an honest-to-goodness b
The new ‘Detective Sam Becket’ novel - In Miami Beach, all hell is breaking loose. First, a swimmer makes a gruesome discovery, and then the city is rocked by an explosion. Detective Sam B
The Group of Seven was formed in 1920. At an important time in Canada's history, these talented artists applied their creativity and passion to a visual celebration of Canada as a wild and eminently b
Gwendolyn Claire, a fifth grader who loves writing, enters her new school Foxfield Elementary in late September. On her first day, Gwen meets Olivia, the leader of the Foxfield Four, a group of girl b
Kobra is an international terrorist, mad scientist and mastermind whose runs a criminal organization with the same name that wants to usher in a new age of chaos. Their efforts at world conquest has b
For the first time ever, Richard B Jones' novels of vampires and family drama have been combined into one book. In Vampyre, discover what happens when two worlds collide between a human and a vampire
For the first time ever, Richard B Jones' novels of vampires and family drama have been combined into one book. In Vampyre, discover what happens when two worlds collide between a human and a vampire
Ever been baffled by a wine list, stood perplexed before endless racks of bottles at the liquor store, or ordered an overpriced bottle out of fear of the scathing judgment of a restaurant sommelier? B
With the shift to a market economy, Ho Chi Minh City became a magnet for migrants and experienced rapid growth. Migration provides labor for economic growth in Ho Chi Minh City, and remittances sent b
The last thing that Cassandra Higgins expects out of her Sunday is to be mesmerized at a collectors’ convention by a snowglobe. She’s enjoying some mommy time, with husband Ken at home tending their b
A key figure in modern science fiction and fantasy, Samuel R. Delany (b. 1942) is also one of the most acclaimed figures in contemporary literary theory and gay/lesbian literature. As a gay African Am
The Future of Global Relations centers on two intertwined themes: (a) the collapse of US global hegemony and (b) the rise of a multi-centric world order of regional powers from China to Africa, from
Cradled by the hills of east Tennessee, Rogersville is a town of rich history. The second-oldest town in Tennessee, Rogersville has earned its place in history from its birth as a settlement started b
Eclectic British author Alan Moore (b. 1953) is one of the most acclaimed and controversial comics writers to emerge since the late 1970s. He has produced a large number of well-regarded comic books a
Eclectic British author Alan Moore (b. 1953) is one of the most acclaimed and controversial comics writers to emerge since the late 1970s. He has produced a large number of well-regarded comic books a
B-boying is a form of Afro-diasporic competitive dance that developed in the Bronx, NY in the early 1970s. Widely - though incorrectly - known as "breakdancing," it is often dismissed as a form of urb
