Most people understand that suffering and sorrow--whether illness, the death of a loved one, or the loss of a job--are inevitable parts of every life. They are truly universal experiences, and yet
This collection of step-by-step practices from ancient cultures, world religions, and psychological disciplines provides readers with the self-renewing, spiritually, uplifting rewards of retreat anyt
“Once you see the deep and diffuse roots of current anti-Americanism, you realize there won’t be an easy fix.”—The New York Times Book ReviewThe rise of anti-Americanism
When the roar of the Revolution had finally died down, a new generation of American politicians was summoned to the Potomac to assemble the nation's newly minted capital. Into that unsteady atmospher
“Gilbert has unearthed fascinating details of the campaign . . . An unforgettable read.”—The Philadelphia InquirerAt 7:30 a.m. on July 1, 1916, the first Allied soldiers climb
“Remarkably insightful . . . A groundbreaking revision that deserves to reframe the entire debate . . . It soars.”—The New York Times Book ReviewIn The Accidental Empire, Gershom Go
“An extraordinary act of historical recovery.”—The New Yorker As part of the Allied forces, thousands of Kenyans fought alongside the British in World War II
“Washington said if he went down in battle, Greene was his choice to succeed him. Read this book and you will understand why.” —Joseph J. Ellis, author of His Excellency: George Was
In The Survival Game, David P. Barash synthesizes the newest ideas from the exciting world of game theory - an amalgam of logic, psychology, economics, and biology - to explore and explain why people
The mandate for L.A.'s unique police unit, Homicide Special, is to take on the toughest, most controversial, and newsworthy cases. In this insider's account, acclaimed writer Miles Corwin uses unprec
“A thoughtful and valuable resource for parents and teachers looking for alternative approaches to education.” —Booklist As our children are pushed harder than ever to perform so th
A pain-relief expert reveals a proven and unique seven-step program for alleviating arthritis painAlthough sixty-six million American adults suffer from arthritis, Pain-Free Arthritis is the first bo
A revised and updated edition of this popular step-by-step guide to baby development When Baby Steps was first published in 1993, it was named one of the 10 Best Parenting Books by Child magazin
Looking for a headache cure? Try willow bark. Wondering how that ice cream got its color? Could be from bug juice. Giving us the lowdown on these and other chemical phenomena, The Genie in the Bottl
An updated edition of this definitive guide to dietary health and nutrition for expectant mothersNutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy is a reliable reference for women who want more than just a "how to
For the first time in trade paperback, the definitive book on writing sex in fiction that is a "wonderful and handy compendium of how to write-and have fun with-sex" (Carolyn See) Five years after it
"Swope's marvelous, moving book revives the teaching memoir . . . And takes it to new realms of tenderness, insight and humanity." -Phillip LopateIn 1995, writer Sam Swope gave a workshop to
"Jacoby accomplishes her task with clarity, thoroughness, and an engaging passion." -Los Angeles Times Book Review At a time when the separation of church and state is under attack as never b
Les Bons Mots will help you add the piece de resistance to any conversation.Les Bons Mots is an eminently browsable reference that is designed to help English speakers use those witty and wise saying
