Told by Manu, this novel journeys through 18th-century London and Demerara in British Guiana, recounting experiences that might be dreamed or remembered. With a diverse cast—including slaves, lowly wo
DescriptionThree of Oscar Wilde's most popular short storiesThe Canterville Ghost'You'll be sorry you bought the house,' people told Mr Hiram B Otis. 'Everyone knows that a ghost lives there.' But the
"Even reluctant readers (let alone closet classicists) will be drawn to pore over these entrancing pages. -School Library JournalGreek myths are among the most exciting stories ever told. In this coll
Microsoft Windows Vista On Demand , Second Edition FOR THOSE WHO WOULD RATHER BE SHOWN HOW THAN TOLD HOW SEE HOW TO ‧ Master the Windows Vista user experience, including Windows Aero ‧ Manage
With three acclaimed novels–Powers That Be, Power Lines, and Power Play–bestselling authors Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough launched a vibrant new science-fiction saga that told the story
'If you aren't in love with stats before reading this book, you will be by the time you're done. Powerful, persuasive, and in these truth-defying times, indispensable'Caroline Criado Perez, author of
This book explores 11 popular misconceptions about the Vikings. Each chapter looks at a particular misconception, examines how it became popular, discusses what we now believe to be the truth, and pro
Within the world of the Bible, prophets and prophetesses were sometimes ardent proponents of royal and priestly rhetoric and deeds, but they could also be vocal critics, speaking truth to power. Enemi
The mysterious murders in Ueno continue! Will Kuroto and Senshirou be able to track down the truth and finally close the case? The exciting final volume of The Betrayal Knows My Name!
In Moscow, the truth can be a dangerous commodity.Ottawa bureaucrat–turned-diplomat Charlie Hillier is back. Having barely survived his first posting in Havana, Charlie is eager to put what he
Many consider libraries to be immutable institutions, deeply entrenched in the past, full of dusty tomes and musty staff. In truth, libraries are and historically have been sites of innovation and dis
The urgent truth about the privatization of America’s national security that exposes where this industry came from, how it operates, where it’s heading—and why we should be concerned: “A brisk, distur
According to a tradition reaching back to Plato, questions about the nature of knowledge are to be answered by offering an analysis in terms of truth, belief, justification, and other factors presumed
In this minister's autobiography, he states that his and his wife's greatest joy is to know that each of their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren (their legacy) would be walking in truth
Triumphalists see their world view as the ultimate repository of spiritual truth: all other world views are inferior and their adherents need to be converted forcefully, or silenced, or destroyed to p
KINGDOM OF THE BLOSSOMS is an eternally triumphant saga about human striving for happiness and truth. The book is a living conglomerate of prose, poetry and visualization, waiting to be discovered by
It would seem that modern humanity has unthroned the human spirit, undercutting the very foundation of the validity of truth, moral values and principles. There appears to be no attempt to discern
"This poetry is dangerous in the way that we've always suspected poetry might be: poetry as truth-teller, poetry as seductress. There's enough narrative to keep anyone who loves stories hooked; experi
A WYOMING SKY NOVELThe Truth Can Be an Irresistible Temptation . . . As a young boy, Quinn Conway was shattered by his mother's mysterious disappearance. Today, as the oldest of the Conway brothers, h
Psychodynamic theory and practice are often misunderstood as appropriate only for the worried well or for those whose problems are minimal or routine. Nothing could be further from the truth. This boo
One?last dig.? One final descent into the twisted tunnels of ancient Jerusalem.? Will the truth be fund among the treasures that lie beneath the holy city???????Dr. David Chambers, leading archaeologi
This book brings together the latest medical research confirming what the author has found to be the truth about sunscreens. Most sunscreen chemicals are either estrogen-like or act as thyroid disrup
Modern politics is highly science-dependent and knowledge-driven. What is the rightful role of expert knowledge in political life? How can the truth claims of science be reconciled with principles of
Philippa Palfrey, adopted as a child, believes herself to be the motherless, illegitimate daughter of an aristocratic father. At eighteen she exercises her right to find out the truth. What she discov
The truth about demons and demonology—in more than 400 entries.The conflict between good and evil can be found in every culture, mythical tradition, and religion throughout history. In many cas
The Liar paradox raises foundational questions about logic, language, and truth (and semantic notions in general). A simple Liar sentence like 'This sentence is false' appears to be both true and fal
Eureka. It’s what you say when you strike gold. It’s also a town in California where the truth might be buried forever.In New York Times bestselling author William Diehl’s thrilling, accomplished new
Hockey lovers will be fascinated by the truth about how the National Hockey League was founded and how, through less than savory means, it captured permanent possession of the Stanley Cup.Deceptions a
Prowling the edges of science with insight and sensitivity, Lyall Watson maintains that there is a truth to be found behind every seemingly impossible legend. The best-selling author of Supernature a
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND WOMAN & HOME BEST BOOKS OF SUMMER'Compelling, rich in detail and vividly told. Storytelling at its best' Daily Express Betty is running for her life . . . When Be
A groundbreaking account of how the Book of Exodus shaped fundamental aspects of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam The Book of Exodus may be the most consequential story ever told. But its spectacular
Nobody told you how difficult it would be to date a medical student. Your partner endures long hours, endless exams, and unpredictable clinical rotations. They learn to speak a different language and
In 1889, the first Official Secrets Act was passed, creating offences of 'disclosure of information' and 'breach of official trust'. It limited and monitored what the public could, and should, be told
Schaefer shares the individual stories of seven people—rancher, sheepherder, homesteader, town settler, soldier, miner, and cowboy—in this collection. He tells the tales as they can only be told: in t
THE EXPLOSIVE NEW THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LEAVING BERLIN. Some secrets should never be told. Moscow, 1961: With the launch of Sputnik, the Soviet Union's international prestige is at a
A laugh-out-loud, heartfelt YA romantic comedy, told in alternating perspectives, about two Indian-American teens whose parents have arranged for them to be married.Dimple Shah has it all figured out.
"The history of the Frankfurt School cannot be fully told without examining the relationships of critical theorists to their Jewish family backgrounds. And yet in all three of these eras, Jewish matte
A classic in folklore scholarship arranged in 2 parts. Folk Narratives contains tales told for edification or delight, but not thought to be factually true. Folk Legends presents tales the tellers bel
This is the first Houston history book to be written from the business perspective, where the stories behind the successes are told."Houston Legends" contains extrapolations into bus
This is the first Houston history book to be written from the business perspective, where the stories behind the successes are told."Houston Legends" contains extrapolations into bus
