The dramatic arc of Saigo Takamori's life, from his humble origins as a lowly samurai, to national leadership, to his death as a rebel leader, has captivated generations of Japanese readers and now Am
Explores the life of President Theodore Roosevelt, who used his presidency to set aside more that 230 million acres of national parkland for all Americans to enjoy. Simultaneous.
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In My Life as a Quant, Emanuel Derman relives his exciting journey as one of the first high-energy particle physicists to migrate to Wall Street. Page by page, Derman details his adventures in this fi
When his mother's drinking problem causes him to spend several months with country relatives in upstate Wisconsin, sixteen-year-old Carl begins to build a new life for himself, only to see it threaten
Graham Greene was one of the most guarded and complex literary figures of our time. In the first volume of Norman Sherry’s celebrated biography, Greene’s early life is explored through letters, diarie
Queen is the landmark biography of the brief, intensely lived life and soulful music of the great Dinah Washington.A gospel star at fifteen, she was discovered by jazz great Lionel Hampton at eightee
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After building a fortune in the exotic East, American adventurer and merchant prince Gavin Elliott sets his sails for London to begin a new life. Then fate intervenes on an infamous island in the East
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Praise for Can't Take It With You"Lewis Cullman is one of this nation's major and most generous philanthropists. Here he combines a fascinating autobiography of a life in finance with a powerful expos
Thoroughly revised and updated, this vivid biography surveys the life and career of the eminent American film and stage actress, highlighting important episodes and relationships in her life and outst
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A young law-school dropout and founding member of a ghostwriting agency, Joy Silverman is happy in her single life, living with her longtime boyfriend, until the arrival of seventeen invitations for w
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What are currently the most dynamic areas in the life sciences and where do future challenges lie? In this carefully selected collection of essays, world-class scientists -- all of them winners of the
Award-winning author Kathleen Krull zeros in on the formative first 22 years of the life of Ted Geisel. This is the first picture book biography of Dr. Seuss, written especially for his young fans who
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Out of nowhere, like a breeze in a marketplace crowded with advice, comes Byron Katie and “The Work.” In the midst of a normal life, Katie became increasingly depressed, and over a ten-year period s
The first biography of Dr. Phil McGraw and his rise to fame Millions look to Dr. Phil for advice on everything from relationships to life. But Dr. Phil is more than just a pop psychologist. He's a
Brilliant illustrations bring this holiday picture book to life as wondrous places, such as Santa's workshop and a winter wonderland, are presented with more than one thousand objects for young reader
A pioneering book to help maximize the quality of life for chronically ill patientsWritten by a leading authority on chronic illness treatment and management, Managing Chronic Illness Using the Four-P
A change is coming, April Lancaster’s fortune cookie reads. Be prepared. But how could she be prepared for the news that she has an inoperable brain tumor? April’s life will never be the same. Then sh
Since he was a boy growing up in Missisippi, Father Tim has lived what he calls “the life of the mind.”? Except for cooking and gardening and washing his dog, he never learned to savor the work of his
Problem solving is one of the most valuable skills for managers, supervisors, and executives. In The Solution Path, Tasos Sioukas combines practical techniques and tools with spirituality, life skills
In a beautiful single volume, Inga Moore’s magical illustrations bring Kenneth Grahame’s much-loved classic to life for a new generation of readers.Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale of the pleasures of c
A must-have book for anyone planning a baby shower, Themed Baby Showers breathes new life into the time-honored tradition of baby showers. Each of the fifteen fun and unique shower themes provides eve
Whatever life a woman leads, from Biker Chick to Society Girl, there's a stereotype she'll have to live up to - or live down. The Guerilla Girls, notorious for their outrageous take on culture and po
Part human, part elfin, young Tom struggles to find a place to call home in this striking debut fantasy novel.Tom is both elfin and human, and running for his life. Cast out from the elfin Tribe, he m
