Fiction often imitates real-life. That was certainly the case for Oscar Wilde.This book is part biography, part critical study. It examines all of Wilde’s published and unpublished work to see what wa
Revealing the workings and dangers of freight shipping, the author sails from Rotterdam to Suez to Singapore to present an eye-opening glimpse into an overlooked world filled with suspect practices, d
An account of the book publisher who is home to more Nobel Prize-winning writers than any other publishing house in the world reveals the era and city that built FSG through the stories of two men--Ro
Two high-profile extreme athletes and fitness authorities outline an eight-week program for high-results home workouts, providing photographic coverage of correct techniques for flexibility training a
When the federal government transferred 1700 acres around Deception Pass to Washington State Parks in 1922, Deception Pass State Park was barely an idea. Lacking the funds and staffing to develop the
Shape your way in the world and overcome any challenge! Living on your own for the very first time can be exciting yet nerve-wracking--you'll search for roommates, interview for jobs, manage finances,
Noldo is a Mexican-American boy, who, after building his own scooter fromscraps, is magically transported from 1950’s San Antonio, Texas, into the middle ofof the Battle of the Alamo, where he befrien
Spice Kitchen is an exciting new Indian cookbook with a fresh approach to a much-loved cuisine, filled with simple and authentic recipes with an emphasis on regional dishes and Indian street food. Spi
The study of slavery in the Americas generally assumes a basic racial hierarchy: Africans or those of African descent are usually the slaves, and white people usually the slaveholders. In this unique
A treasure trove of extraordinary images celebrating the elegance and flair of style icon C.Z. Guest—a true tastemaker known for her classic, understated American look who continues to influence fashi
Journey through 30,000 years of human history and explore the wonders of the ancient world. Expert text and special fact boxes provide fascinating historical context, with over 3000 amazing photograph
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition characterized by inattention, overactivity, and impulsivity, are most frequently identified and treated in primary school. Po
Habian crecido juntos, pero el en una mansion y ella en la casa del mayordomoJames Rocchi siempre lo habia tenido todo: dinero, atractivo y una sonrisa demasiado seductora, algo que le habia procurado
Dave Bry is sorry. Very sorry. He's sorry to Wendy Metzger for singing the last verse of "Stairway to Heaven" into her ear while slow dancing in junior high school. He's sorry to Judy and Michael Gail
Too often, when struggling to find just the right turn of phrase, exclamation of joy, or witty barb, it's easy to forget that history is positively brimming with rich words deserving of rejuvenation.
It’s baseball season, and Goofy can’t wait to try out for the team. If only he knew how to play baseball! Join in the fun as Goofy’s friends teach him how to bat, run the bases, and catch in this rhym
After accumulating two decades worth of working knowledge in some of football’s most accomplished passing systems, Coach Gonzalez delivers an apparatus that concentrates that knowledge. Teaching and
"When Stars Were in Reach" (WSWIR) is the true story of a group of plucky and determined high school students who dreamt big and put their high school on the map. Tired of the usual boring bake sales
One of the most well-known and provocative ministers in America, who has spent more than 50 years leading San Francisco's Memorial Glide Church towards profound social change, shares the lessons he le
In April of 1861 about 125 men left Avoyelles and Pointe Coupee for the war front in Virginia. They were the Atchafalaya Guard, assigned to the 2nd Louisiana Infantry. Their sacrifice brought them thr
This is a book about management education that is about management. I believe that both are deeply troubled, but neither can be changed without changing the other.
Twenty years ago, Kantar set about distilling his bridge wisdom into a trilogy of books for the intermediate player, one each on Bidding, Play and Defense. Each consisted of several hundred short Tip
If Adrian Mole had grown up to be a grumpy old git who had to cope with failed marriage and a life-sucking job, and worse, whose colleagues actually thought he was a miserable old git, he might be a b
The realisation of the human right to water and sanitation is one of the crucial challenges that many countries face today. This has been recognised in general policy terms with the inclusion of a wat
Video Games and the Family is essential reading for the parent with a young gamer in the family. Bradley Metrock covers topics from first-person-shooters to Xbox Live to role-playing games, all in ea
Esta es la historia de mi cancer de seno y mastectomia en 1998 (sin reconstruccion). El libro trata principalmente de los sorprendentes beneficios emocionales que coseche. Los cinco apendices ofrecen
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Evidence of Harm and Animal Factory—a groundbreaking scientific thriller that exposes the dark side of SeaWorld, America’s most beloved marine mammal park
