Using one item to represent the faith of each religious system, acclaimed theologian William Cantwell Smith explores the nature of religious experience across the world.
The halls are decked, the tree is trimmed, and one young boy is wide awake and watching for a special late-night visitor. But waiting isn't easy-especially when every little noise sounds like Santa! T
A craft book for kids is jam-packed with more than one hundred creative ideas for individuals or groups to make, including tie-dye clothing, dream catchers, floral wreaths, bookmarks, candles, and muc
One of the most widely-read and respected books in all American literature, Moby Dick is the saga of Captain Ahab and his unrelenting pursuit of Moby Dick, the great white whale who maimed him during
"I will wed only my one true love!" declared Princess Brianna despite King Henry's decree that she marry one of the sons of the man who had conquered her family's castle.??So Brianna issued a seemingl
Whether presenting Jesus as one who "did not lean on reeds," as a leader who knew that "moving is not fun," or as a worker who "did not whine, but hummed," Jesus in Blue Jeans casts new light on the
Here is the fascinating story -- based on true fact -- of a world-famous artist and a little girl who became one of his models. Sylvette first met Picasso in 1954, when she was a girl in the southern
Bringing up baby--without going broke No one ever said raising children would be easy--or cheap. In fact, parenting is one of the most expensive ventures you'll undertake. This invaluable new resourc
Three good reasons to learn C++: It’s available for DOS, Windows, OS/2, Mac OS, and nearly every other operating system out there, making it one of the most portable languages around. C++ is ve
"It is rare to come across a book that can truly be called fascinating, but here is one."-New ScientistWhy Flip a Coin?What's the best way to choose the right spouse? . . . How can I increase my chanc
Fiction. African-American studies. Gay and lesbian studies. Using traditional storytelling and nontraditional verse to chronicle the course of love returning in the lifetimes of one woman-loving-woman
One by one, a bat, a cat, a werewolf, a monster, a mummy, a zombie, and other frightful creatures emerge in the dark house. They chase, wrestle, and roar--until the doorbell rings and in walks a group
Imagine a box made of paper! Boxes are one of the most popular formats of the age-old papercraft of origami. This delightful book is entirely devoted to the creation of origami boxes-plain or fancy, p
Thought to be unequivocally different from one another, modern men and women were expected to express their sexuality and social positions in the clothes they wore, the poses they struck, and the beha
Reprises the beginning of the Berserker Series in one volume, in which gigantic intelligent machines are set loose to destroy all life, with only one branch of humanity, descended from a world called
An award-winning examination of this prominent author is divided into chapters that each explore one facet of his work, life, and spiritual fervor, which carried over into much of his literary writing
In one of the most critically acclaimed novels of the year, Caleb Carr-- bestselling author of The Alienist--pits Dr. Laszlo Kreizler and his colleagues against a murderer as evil as the darkest night
As the climbers of the 1996 Mt. Everest disaster vanished into thin air, one man had the courage to bring them down alive...On May 10, 1996, two commercial expeditions headed by expert leaders attempt
An original, elegant, and far-reaching philosophical inquiry into the sense of being sentient—what it means to feel that one is alive—that draws on philosophical, literary, psychological,
A collection of the author's short stories from the past twenty-five years portrays life in places of power as well as the domestic affairs of those less fortunate. Original title: Twenty-one Selected
Managing Yourself focuses on what is one of the key areas for supervisors and managers to master; personal competance and personal effectiveness in the workplace.
The past year was a stellar one for Stephen King, thanks to the phenomenal success of his serial novel in Signet paperback, The Green Mile, as well as the hardcover publication of Desperation and The
Winner of six Nebula and five Hugo awards, Connie Willis is one of the most acclaimed and imaginative authors of our time.??Her startling and powerful works have redefined the boundaries of contempora
Halley and Scarlett have been best friends for years, sharing secrets, clothes, and crushes. People know Scarlett as the popular, flamboyant one; Halley?s just her quiet sidekick. Then, at the begin
From one of the most frequently visited restaurants in Savannah, The Lady & Sons, comes this collection of down-home Southern family favorites. Paula H. Deen, the owner and proprieter, has created
You've seen him on The Food Network, grillin' and chillin'. And on Lifetime's The Main Ingredient, demystifying cooking. And if you're lucky, you've eaten in one of Bobby Flay's three New York City r
The Aldens and Cousin Soo Lee are off to Hawaii to help Mary on her plantation, Pineapple Place, but as weird things begin to happen, Soo Lee wonders why no one will answer her questions about the bla
Photographer Cat Cochran has been to exotic places most people only dream about—but all she wants to do is settle down and get her life in order. One last assignment and she can put her past b
Compliance with the many laws and regulations of commerce in Canada is one of the most difficult, and expensive, aspects of starting and running a business. This book is a practical, accessible, and e
Great Expectations is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels by this acclaimed author. Our special edition of Dickens' thrilling book sparkles with some of the gems of The New York Public Libra
When a new animal comes to the barnyard, the animals try to determine which one of them it resembles--since it is white like the duck, has four legs like the pig, and eats clover like the cow
"May you live in interesting times" is the worst thing one can wish on a citizen of Discworld -- especially on the distinctly unmagical sorcerer Rincewind, who has had far too much perilous excitement
Melville's short stories are masterpieces. The best are to be appreciated on more than one level and those presented here are rich with symbolism and spiritual depth. Set in 1797, Billy Budd, Foretopm
Bob Longhi, Maui restaurateur and local character, is also an authority on Italian cuisine. Now, he shares his wit, opinions, and recipes in a one-of-a-kind cookbook. Full-color food photos and hand-t
The second volume in the definitive collection of Foucault's shorter writings, a Voice Literary Supplement bestseller. Aesthetics, Method, and Epistemology explores one of the lesser known aspects of
A TALL tale about the power of teamwork When sweet Little Isabelle?s family plants a carrot seed one day, tall Papa Joe, wide Mama Bess, and strong Brother Abel all do their part. But when Little Isa
Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) was one of the most important decorative artists working in Paris at the turn of the century. His distinctive and original posters and his decorative panels in le style Much
They were raised for one chilling purpose....A loner, an ex-cop, Jack Randall is the dangerous veteran of a savage war. All he's held dear has long been destroyed. For the last five years, he's been h
With over 6 million copies in print of his first two New York Times bestsellers, The Notebook and Message in a Bottle, Nicholas Sparks has become one of the world`s most beloved storytellers...and one
A composer, fleeing an empty existence in New York City, takes a journey with his mistress to one of the few remaining areas of the world not yet touched by civilization—the upper reaches of a great S
