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The Making Sense series offers clear, concise guides to research and writing for students at all levels of undergraduate study. The volumes in theMaking Sense series-covering courses in the humanities

The image of a scorpion surrounded by a ring of fire, stinging itself to death, was widespread among antislavery leaders before the Civil War. It captures their long-standing strategy for peaceful abo

Learn how to create breathtakingly beautiful lace cakes for weddings and romantic occasions with this definitive guide to lace cake decorating techniques from international cake decorating guru Zoe Cl

Jay Sekulow—one of America’s most influential attorneys—explores the current political landscape in which bureaucracy has taken over our government and provides a practical roadmap to help take back o

For much of his adult life, Saul Bellow was the most acclaimed novelist in America, the winner of, among other awards, the Nobel Prize in Literature, three National Book Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize

“I’m getting a life’s lesson about grace from my mother in the ICU. We never stop learning from our mothers, do we?”UNFORGETTABLE is a son’s spirited, affecting, and inspiring tribute to his remarkabl

The recent arrest in New Orleans and the HBO documentary The Jinx have put Robert Durst back in the headlines. Here, from the first reporter to access Durst’s NYPD files, is the authoritative account

The get ready, get going guide to navigating career change and doing work you love New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff has drawn millions of online fans who love his refreshing mix of humor, h

These puzzles are ideal for long commutes, turning wasted moments into brain training sessionsDo you find yourself willing away the minutes—and sometimes hours—on your journey to work? WithClever Comm

Students, designers, and anyone who has a love of clothes will find The Fashion Encyclopedia to be an essential reference for clothing terminology in both historical and contemporary contexts. From ty

Over the course of two decades, John Hargrove worked with 20 different whales on two continents and at two of SeaWorld’s U.S. facilities. For Hargrove, becoming an orca trainer fulfilled a childhood

Biks and Gutches is an easy-to-administer-and-score task. It looks too simple to be very useful but with it we can easily predict which young children need extra help with learning English. Giving thi

Ciao Biscotti is a collection of 44 authentic biscotti from Italian cooking expert Domenica Marchetti. Studded with nuts, adorned with chocolate, or dotted with dried fruit, biscotti, Italy's unique t

The controversial president of The Catholic League shows how the Church may be the best guide for achieving long-term health and happiness.According to Bill Donohue, religious Americans are by far the

Get the most out of your spiralizer with these delicious and inspiring low-carb recipes!Nearly everyone loves a heaping bowl of delicious pasta—but nearly everyone, too, feels at least a twinge of gui

In a design world increasingly concerned with minimalism, designer Bill Bensley stands out for his playful, flamboyant style and his passionate belief in ornamentation. Paradise by Design presents twenty-four of the maximalist maestro's most show-stopping projects, highlighting his signature architectural style as well as his landscape design, interior design, horticulture, and fine arts and crafts. The Bensley trademark is his focus on the unconventional and the sensual, with a special reverence for tropical climes and plants, and the Bensley-designed houses and hotels featured here are spread across Asia—including China, India, Indonesia, Mauritius, Thailand, Cambodia, and Bali.Set amidst resplendent tropical gardens, these unapologetically extravagant residences and resorts are enlivened by Bensley's playful, exuberant style, and the multifaceted talents of the Bensley Design Studios teams in Bangkok and Bali. Recently, Bensley began designing buildings as well as gardens, and the m

Handmade Style is a thoughtful collection of a variety of sewing projects to stretch your skills and keep you enjoying the process of creating throughout the year. Each project builds upon the other a

Two-thirds of UK government spending now goes on the welfare state and where the money is spent - healthcare, education, pensions, benefits ? is the centre of political and public debate. Much of tha

Learn how to maximize the use of mobile devices, make the most of the latest online tools for collaboration and communications, and fully utilize today's Internet capabilities with DISCOVERING COMPUTE

A deeply reported, fast-paced expose of the money and the cardinals-turned-financiers at the heart of the Vatican—the world’s biggest, most powerful religious institution—from an acclaimed journalist

A protege of Michael Pollan shares the story of a little known group of renegade farmers who defied corporate agribusiness by launching a unique sustainable farm-to-table food movement. The story of

The author of the international bestseller Happiness makes a passionate case for altruism--and why we need it now more than ever.In Happiness, Matthieu Ricard demonstrated that true happiness is not t

A love of art and dreams of a life beyond that of his sharecropper parents allowed Benny Andrews to escape the poverty and social injustices of the rural south and become a groundbreaking visual artis

Shoku-Iku is about a brand new relationship with food. It is part of the Japanese culture and signifies the way that Japanese people are taught about healthy food. It can best be described as consciou

A combination of fascinating reference book and fun sticker challenge, sure to capture the imagination of any child interested in space travel.Each page details a different element of space and astron

In Your Brain on Food, Dr. Gary Wenk expands his discussion of the effects of specific foods on the brain in a completely updated second edition. From investigations into the benefits and risks of sup

A timely, piercing study of the Islamic State—today's dominant jihadist group in the Middle East whose star continues to rise—by the world-renowned expert on terrorist financing and money laundering,

All-new afterword by popular Jon and Lobo series creator, Mark L. Van Name. Two classic Robert A. Heinlein books in one volume: The Man Who Sold the Moon and Orphans of the Sky. Journeys into space, o

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller This Town: a collection of award-winning and finely detailed profiles of today’s most fascinating political, sports, and pop-culture figures.

Join Mark, Kyle and Ingrid on their very first adventure as they follow a mischievous monkey through a secret passage at the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park in St. Kitts.They find themselves transported to the 18th century, captured as spies and thrown into a fierce battle between the British and the French for this famous fort.About Brimstone HillBrimstone Hill is a UNESCO world heritage site located in St. Kitts. It was built by the English in the early 18th century to defend the island. It stands today as one of the best preserved historical fortifications in the Americas. www.brimstonehillfortress.org About the series: This is the first book in the Caribbean Adventures Series, a series initiated and written by Carol Mitchell. The series chronicles the magical adventures of three children in the Caribbean. For more information, see www.caribbeanadventureseries.com

The most up-to-date, expert advice for mothers, fathers, and care providers from the American Academy of Pediatrics From the most respected organization on child health comes this essential resource

A fascinating guided tour of the complex, fast-moving, and influential world of algorithms?what they are, why they’re such powerful predictors of human behavior, and where they’re headed next. Algori

Go back on the road with Sam and Dean Winchester in this revised and updated edition of the best-selling The Essential Supernatural. Filled with interviews with the cast and crew of the hit show, stunning behind-the-scenes-imagery and art, and a wealth of thrilling removable items, this updated version includes new chapters on seasons 8 and 9 and a preview of the upcoming season 10.This deluxe edition dissects the show season by season, state by state, tracking the Winchester brothers as they travel across the U.S. in their distinctive classic car. Join them as they hunt all those things that go bump in the night, seek vengeance on the Yellow-Eyed Demon that killed their parents, deal with the Knights of Hell, and stop the bona fide Apocalypse! Illustrated with full-color images, behind-the-scenes photos, exclusive production art, and other elements?such as continuity photos and even the covers of the in-universe Supernatural novels by Chuck Shurley?this is the ultimate guide to Supern

Earth has been witness to mammoths and dinosaurs, global ice ages, continents colliding or splitting apart, comets and asteroids crashing catastrophically to the surface, as well as the birth of human

These projects and patterns for accessories and home decor are guaranteed to work well for sewing novices and produce fun, fast, beautiful results. Created for new-to-sewing crafters who have little o

A comprehensive history of America's highest award for military valor.The Medal of Honor chronicles the creation, evolution, and awarding of the Medal, from the battlefields of the Civil War to the ju

It’s finally here—the book that Uncle John’s fans have been asking for: a full-color, illustrated edition featuring the most entertaining articles from the world’s bestselling bathroom trivia series!

This ArtFolds book is more than just a book! Inside are simple instructions that show readers how to fold pages to transform this book into a beautiful, personal, and long-lasting work of art as the p

Control Anxiety Before it Begins Trouble sleeping, panic attacks, knots in your stomach, excessive worry, doubts, phobias?anxiety comes in many shapes and sizes, and affects millions of people. But yo

A dramatic, illuminating day-by-day account of the 1978 Camp David conference, when President Jimmy Carter convinced Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat to sign a