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An epic and riveting history of New York City on the edge of disaster--and an anatomy of the politics of austerity that continues to shape the world todayWhen the news broke in 1975 that New York City

The stunning and long-awaited memoir from the beloved founder of the James Beard Award-winning website Leite’s Culinaria—a candid, courageous, and at times laugh-out-loud funny story of family, food,

As the United States transitioned from a rural nation to an urbanized, industrial giant between the War of 1812 and the early twentieth century, ordinary people struggled over the question of what it

The description for this book, City of Dreams: Dodger Stadium and the Birth of Modern Los Angeles, will be forthcoming.

An expert at presenting herself, Diane Gottsman shows readers how to maintain proper, modern etiquette through building relationships, being authentic and putting others at ease, with simple, easy-to-read tips and tricks and graphics. You can learn how to fine-tune the skills you already have, learn to communicate more effectively and create more general, social interaction. With Diane, you can be your best, most charming self.While classic etiquette is certainly valuable, it might not always be practical in today's society. Diane is the leading modern etiquette expert and a popular media resource. Her engaging demeanor and straightforward approach to daily etiquette dilemmas are current, informative, stylish and fun.Among the most challenging skills to master as an adult is mastering etiquette in social, business and holiday exchanges. Situational etiquette varies greatly, depending on the time, place and people that surround you.

The captivating, untold story of Hermann Rorschach and his famous inkblot test, which has shaped our view of human personality and become a fixture in popular culture In 1917, working alone in a rem

Reduce stress and anxiety, increase your productivity, detox your body, balance your health, and find the path to greater mindfulness with this collection of signature breathing techniques by the worl

Tracing efforts to control unwanted sound—the noise of industry, city traffic, gramophones and radios, and aircraft—from the late nineteenth to the late twentieth century.Since the late nineteenth cen

Inside Texas Politics provides students with an exciting insider's perspective on the world of Texas government. Its focus on how power struggles have shaped Texas institutions and political processes

In the classic tradition of Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, here for the first time in English is the timeless wisdom of China’s greatest emperor Tang Taizong (598-649 AD) which will show anyone who leads o

New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra joins forces with leading physicist Menas Kafatos to explore some of the most important and baffling questions about our place in the world. What hap

If you ever find yourself wondering what to knit next, just open this book, and you’re guaranteed to find the answer. 200 Fun Things to Knit is an irresistible collection of cute little knitting proje

Mixed martial arts is America's fastest-growing sport--around the country, new gyms open their doors and enthusiastic viewers tune in to UFC matches. Although some dismiss it as brutal combat, its fig

Created by Adam J. Kurtz, graphic designer, artist and author of the international bestseller 1 Page at a Time, this agenda is whatever you want to make of it. It’s undated so start any time. Start no

In 1984 at the Free University of Berlin, the African American poet Audre Lorde asked her Black, German-speaking women students about their identities. The women revealed that they had no common term

This handy guide highlights all your favourite characters, locations and magical moments featured in the film!

In 2007, the architect and scholar Jana Revedin created the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture in collaboration with Cite de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, to recognize architects leading the

Facebook is the world's largest social networking site, used by millions to connect with friends, share photos, and stay in touch. But it can seem huge and daunting, and if you didn't grow up with a s

From the moment in the 1680s that the East India Company began to trade with the Mughal rulers of the port cities of Surat, Madras, Bombay, Calcutta, and Chittagong, the story of the Indian subcontine

The editors of LIFE magazine present a story in photographs in an illustrated collector's edition covering the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. 50,000 first printing.

Stunning scenery, magnificent wildlife, and native cultures bring the Arctic to life in this unparalleled collection of photography. In never-before-seen photos from the world’s finest nature photogra

This new book analyzes the influences that constitute Mughal decoration - the Central Asian inheritance, the artistic practices of Persia and the rich indigenous traditions - and also examines the var

This great-value Tales from Acorn Wood Book and Jigsaw Gift Set contains a board book edition of the bestselling lift-the-flap book Fox's Socks, as well as a giant 20-piece floor puzzle that teaches y

Full of inspiration, practical ideas and expert advice, this fun and uplifting book will get you thinking differently, give you the confidence to engage your creativity and get things done. Featured a

How champions think is what makes their paths master trends in a world of constant change-a globe without a wall, giving room for transitional leadership. Every day new discoveries keep swallowing old

A former Wall Street quant sounds an alarm on mathematical modeling—a pervasive new force in society that threatens to undermine democracy and widen inequality. We live in the age of the algorith

Julia Donaldson, former Children's Laureate and author of The Gruffalo, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. The popular Songbirds Phonics stories, carefull

Take your tangle art and coloring meditation practice with you wherever you go!This little art-therapy package is made for the busy bees who want to carry a small-format tangle pad and coloring book w

This volume of EU competition law materials serves both as the Materials volume of the new Seventh Edition of Bellamy & Child: European Community Law of Competition, and as a free-standing work of ref

A man with a preternatural ability to find emerging artists, Richard Bellamy was one of the first advocates of pop art, minimalism, and conceptual art. The founder and director of the fabled Green Gal

The perfect book for stressed-out adults who want to reconnect, simply and easily, with their inner creativity while on the go.Work, kids, relationships, meetings, traffic, bills...we are all faced wi

The perfect book for stressed-out adults who want to reconnect, simply and easily, with their inner creativity while on the go.Many of us experience fear every single day: job loss, loneliness, relati

This is it -- the culmination of dozens upon dozens of hair-raising, pulse-pounding, globe-trotting adventures, wherein the titular duo of scoundrel thieves finally get the answers they've been lookin

完整學習、充份準備與紮實練習，是邁向認證考試成功之路的不二法門 《CCNP Routing and Switching ROUTE 300-101 專業認證手冊》是最佳的Cisco®考試自學手冊，協助您準備CCNP ROUTE考試。暢銷作家Kevin Wallace分享了準備考試的注意事項與應考要訣，幫助讀者針對較弱的部分，加強觀念知識與技能；本書內容簡單明瞭，加強讀者對考試主題的理解與記憶，為考

More than half of children born in developed countries today have a life expectancy greater than 100 years. While we hear about the looming pension crisis and issues with caring for the aged, this is

The Digital Age we live in is as transformative as the Industrial Revolution and Joshua Cooper Ramo explains how to survive.If you find yourself longing for a disconnected world where information is n

In 2010, Philippe Sands was invited to give a lecture on genocide and crimes against humanity at Lviv University in Ukraine, which he accepted with the intent of learning about the extraordinary city