Imagine that a jewel-like garden overlooking Kabul is your ancestral home. Imagine a kitchen made fragrant with saffron strands and cardamom pods simmering in an authentic pilau. Now remember that you were born in London, your family in exile, and that you have never... Полное описание

Vintage Readers are a perfect introduction to some of the great modern writers presented in attractive, accessible paperback editions.Sandra Cisneros knows both that the heart can be broken and that it can rise and soar like a bird. Whatever story she chooses to tell... Полное описание

J. California Coopers irresistible collection of new stories explores the universal themes of romance, family, and the hopes that propel peoples dreams. In As Time Goes By a young woman singlemindedly pursues material wealth, only to suffer from an empty heart. Catch... Полное описание

In his acclaimed collection An Autumn of War, the scholar and military historian Victor Davis Hanson expressed powerful and provocative views of September 11 and the ensuing war in Afghanistan. Now, in these challenging new essays, he examines the worlds ongoing war ... Полное описание

PEN/West Award Finalist"e;Told with energy, perception and great charm. . . . For anyone who wants to . . . gain insight into the great cultural and political richness of Iran, past, present and future, this book is a marvelous introduction."e;--Fred Halliday... Полное описание

Written by one of the worlds foremost historians of human migration, Peoples and Empires is the story of the great European empiresthe Roman, the Spanish, the French, the Britishand their colonies, and the back-and-forth between us and them, culture and nature, civil... Полное описание

Few American writers have revealed their private as well as their public selves so fully as Upton Sinclair, and virtually none over such a long lifetime (18781968). Sinclair's writing, even at its most poignant or electrifying, blurred the line between politics and a... Полное описание

Graham, an 1890s radical pamphleteer who is eagerly awaiting the twentieth century and all the advances it will bring, is stricken with insomnia. Finally resorting to medication, he instantly falls into a deep sleep that lasts two hundred years. Upon waking in the tw... Полное описание

How did we get here?David Fromkin provides arresting and dramatic answers to the questions we ask ourselves as we approach the new millennium. He maps and illuminates the paths by which humanity came to its current state, giving coherence and meaning to the main turn... Полное описание

In this compelling sequel to Angel of Mercy, Amber Barlow finds herself following in her sister footsteps to Uganda for missionary work. She quickly realizes upon arrival that transitioning from her wealthy lifestyle in Miami to the shocking conditions she witnesses ... Полное описание

The Renaissance holds an undying place in the human imagination, and its great heroes remain our own, from Michelangelo and Leonardo to Dante and Montaigne. This period of profound evolution in European thought is credited with transforming the West from medieval to ... Полное описание

BONUS: This edition contains a The Season of Open Water discussion guide and an excerpt from Dawn Tripp's Game of Secrets. From the critically acclaimed author of Moon Tide comes a mesmerizing novel of love and violence, family and betrayal. The Season of Open Water ... Полное описание

It is the simmering summer of 2001 in New York City. Heller is the youngest employee of Soft Tidings, a messenger service whose motto is news with a personal touch. At Soft Tidings, a message is not handed over but told to the recipient. And the messages, as a rule, ... Полное описание

Back in print after 150 yearsOut of print since 1856, The American Gardener is perhaps the first classic work of American gardening literature. In it, William Cobbett, Victorian Englands greatest and most gifted journalist, draws upon his experiences during a two-yea... Полное описание

No book before this one has rendered the story of cigarettes -- mankind's most common self-destructive instrument and its most profitable consumer product -- with such sweep and enlivening detail.Here for the first time, in a story full of the complexities and contra... Полное описание

Nicknamed after his hometown of Kakabeka, Canada, Kak dreams of flying with the Allied bombers in World War II. So at 16, underage and desperate to escape his abusive parents, he enlists in the Canadian Air Force. Soon he is trained as a wireless operator and sent to... Полное описание

A New York Public Library Book for the Teen AgeA California Book Award Winner for Juvenile LiteratureAn ALA-YALSA Top Ten Best Book for Young AdultsA Booklist Top Ten Youth RomanceClara Wilson and Amos MacKenzie are finding their lives turned upside down: by each oth... Полное описание

Rachel has finally come to terms with the outrageously unfair fact that her younger sister, Miri, has inherited magical powers from their mom. But now the whole witchcraft thing is spiraling out of control. Mom is a magicaholic, Miris on a Save the World kick, and th... Полное описание

Take the 30-Days to Live Challenge! What if you only had one month to live? How would you make each day meaningful? How would you relate to others differently? What would you do to make the rest of your life really matter? With eye-opening insights and soul-inspiring... Полное описание

Someone pushes your buttons . . . you feel rage . . . fear . . . sweaty palms . . . unbidden tears . . . you feel like a kid . . .We've all experienced moments when we lose control of a situation and ourselves. Now, in Growing Yourself Back Up, the first book to expl... Полное описание

All those baby boomers who have embarked on the journey of raising their second and third children have found themselves left in the lurch by existing child care literature. Now child care expert Nancy Samalin, who has earned a reputation for her forgiving and empowe... Полное описание

In the tradition of the humorous classic Defense of Duffer's Drift, our hero's escape lies in completing a successful mission.

When my mother named me Ophelia, she thought she was being literary. She didnt realize she was being tragic.On the surface, Annie Powerss life in a wealthy Floridian suburb is happy and idyllic. Her husband, Gray, loves her fiercely; together, they dote on their beau... Полное описание

Take a slasher-movie actress, a Scottish circus clown, an FBI school dropout, a blind heiress, a junk-food-loving millionaire developer, and a Buddha-quoting bluesman, add a couple of murders in a normally sedate retirement community in south Florida, and you get an ... Полное описание

After thirty years spent scratching together a middle-class life out of a dirt-poor childhood, Joe Bageant moved back to his hometown of Winchester, Virginia, where he realized that his family and neighbors were the very people who carried George W. Bush to victory. ... Полное описание

Before the snake,the apple,and the Ten Commandments,God created a gardenSpiritual environmentalism did not start out as an oxymoronit was an invitation. Yet today, many believe Gods first job description for humankind has been replaced by other worthier pursuits. Why... Полное описание

Her genetic secret could change humanity forever. Her DNA grants her the ultimate power. But all she wants is to disappear.Looming buildings rise into the sky of a near-future America, shadowing the desperate poverty of the soovie parks, death doctors, and fear bombs... Полное описание

Gary Berntsen, longtime CIA operative and the field commander who cornered Osama Bin Laden in Afghanistan, writing with award-winning novelist Ralph Pezzullo, offers in this edge-of-the-seat thriller a terrifying vision of where the next threat to America may come fr... Полное описание

Many of us think of our dogs not as pets but as full-fledged members of our families. If you own a dogor are thinking about getting oneA Member of the Family is the ultimate resource for integrating your canine companion into the life of your household. What should y... Полное описание

If theres one point that Jamie McClintock and Nate Goddard can agree upon, its that love is overrated. Jamie doesnt have time for it. Nate doesnt need it. And they certainly dont want it from each other. Jamie, a struggling free-spirited artist, is a devoted single m... Полное описание

If Marlowe lived in Minnesota . . . If Spade spouted poetry . . . If the Big Lebowski were a small-time private eye . . . Meet Augie Boyer, private detectiveOnce upon a time, Sam Spade, Miles Roby, and Bill Maher all went to Bart Schneiders laboratory. There was an a... Полное описание

Have you ever heard a guy say, Were pregnant, and wanted to hurt him?Do you have a friend who insists a stripper was into him every time you leave a strip club?Do you know a guy who emails you the kind of porn that makes you want to cry then vomit?These are just a fe... Полное описание

From bestselling, nationally celebrated author Howard Frank Mosher, a wildly funny and deeply personal account of his three-month, 20,000-mile sojourn to discover what he loved enough to live for.Several months before novelist Howard Frank Mosher turned sixty-five, h... Полное описание

An inside look at the world of major league baseball draws on interviews with the players, umpires, managers and coaches, owners, and others to discuss behind-the-scenes intrigues, financial manipulations, controversies, and personalities.From the Hardcover edition.

Its time to win the race against the clock. From finding a parking spot to getting in a good mood, to falling asleep or thinking on your feet, speed is often at the heart of a better life. The Experts Guide to Doing Things Faster provides you with straightforward and... Полное описание

The only guide youll ever need to manage the care of your aging family FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED As our population shifts and ages, the care needs for our elders continue to change and evolve. Todays generation of family and professional caregivers faces new decision... Полное описание

The captivating, utterly improbable but ultimately true story of one mans quest to solve sports greatest mystery: What happened to the most famous of all home-run ballsthe holy grail of sports?October 3, 1951. Giants third baseman Bobby Thomson hit the most dramatic ... Полное описание

Here, from Jay Dobyns, the first federal agent to infiltrate the inner circle of the outlaw Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, is the inside story of the twenty-one-month operation that almost cost him his family, his sanity, and his life.Getting shot in the chest as a ro... Полное описание

An Amazon 2013 Best of the Year Pick The French,sans doute,love theirfromages. And there's much to love: hundreds of gloriously pungent varietiescrumbly, creamy, buttery, even shot through with bottle-green mold. So many varieties, in fact, that the aspiring gourmand... Полное описание

Joseph woke up in a palace.Peter led 3,000 to Christ with one sermon.The walls of Jericho fell with a shout.The waters of the Jordan parted while the Israelites slept.When fire fell from heaven on Elijahs sacrifice, it didnt start as a spark to get the fire going. It... Полное описание

Step into a Life of GraceAt thirty-three, dealing with a difficult job and a creeping depression, Lori Smith embarked on a life-changing journey following the life and lore of Jane Austen through England.With humor and spirit, Lori leads readers through landscapes Ja... Полное описание

Includes five never-before-seen bonus chapters, plus detailed authors' notes revealing the stories behind Shift's most fascinating people, places, and eventsA new caliber of thriller set at the collision of '60s counterculture and the rise of dark forces in world gov... Полное описание

Can mysterious matchmaking booksellers bring two lonely hearts together in time for Christmas?In a sleepy, snow-covered city, Cora Crowder is busy preparing for the holiday season. Searching for a perfect gift, a fortuitous trip to Warner, Werner, and Wizbotterdad's ... Полное описание

The skies of Oxford are aflame with meteors the night Edgar Jones comes into the worldclearly this porters son, born in a small cottage in 1847, is no ordinary boy. While his mother is apprehensive about her restless, inquisitive child, Edgars father believes without... Полное описание

In this groundbreaking book, Joe Scarborough tells Republican Party bosses what they dont want to hear, explains why Democrats are making matters so much worse, and then shows leaders of both parties the way forward.The Last Best Hope draws on the forgotten genius of... Полное описание

Ten Minutes from Home is the poignant account of how a suburban New Jersey family struggles to come together after being shattered by tragedy. In this searing, sparely written, and surprisingly wry memoir, Beth Greenfield shares what happens in 1982 when, as a twelve... Полное описание

';You don't look like brothers . . .'Peace activist and cofounder of the Enough Project, John Prendergast is known as a champion of human rights in Africa.But the not-so-public face of J.P. is the life he's led as a Big Brother to Michael Mattocks. As a curious, driv... Полное описание

One of Nevil Shute's most exciting novels, Pied Piper is the gripping story of one elderly man's daring attempt to rescue a group of children during the Nazi invasion of France.It is the spring of 1940 and John Sidney Howard wants nothing more than to enjoy his fishi... Полное описание

From the author of Honor and Duty and China Boy comes an ingenious thriller set in Korea in 1973--a gripping story of sorrow, corruption and redemption, with plenty of brawls to boot.From the Hardcover edition.

Readers everywhere know that nothing soothes the spirit like sinking into a really good book. If you're one of that happy band, you'll quickly recognize the authors of this inspired reading guide as kindred spirits. Here David and John Major have chosen one hundred b... Полное описание

A dazzling portrait. . . . Written with energy, daring, and artful intelligence.--San Francisco ChronicleFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

He was dangerous, infamous, scandalous... and the most beautiful man she'd ever seen.Fighting for her land, widowed Kerry McKinnon can't believe the handsome Arthur has come to seize her home and leave her to a terrible fate. Yet from the moment they meet, a scandalo... Полное описание

The National Book Award-winning author of So Long, See You Tomorrow offers an astonishing evocation of a vanished world, as he retraces, branch by branch, the history of his family, taking readers into the lives of settlers, itinerant preachers, and small businessmen... Полное описание

The American Bird Conservancy Guide to the 500 Most Important Bird Areas in the United Statesoffers both bird enthusiasts and conservationists specialized information never before compiled in a single comprehensive volume.This expert resource organizes the United Sta... Полное описание

Chiropractic has become Americas most popular form of alternative health care, offering lasting relief from pain--and many other health benefits--to more than 25 million patients annually. Yet many people still wonder exactly how chiropractic heals, and even experien... Полное описание

Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper's all-new plan to lower cholesterol without drugs!The Old News: Elevated levels of cholesterol put you at risk for heart attack and stroke.The New News: Now you can control cholesterol naturally!Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, a leading authority on cont... Полное описание

With her trademark sensuality and dazzling storytelling, Julia London brings us the Rogues of Regent Street, three dashing, aristocratic gentlemen whose scandalous exploits are the talk of the ton. Adrian Spence, Earl of Albright, has earned his notoriety on the duel... Полное описание

Mayday over Canada ... the world's only government-documented UFO crash.In 1965 a massive wave of UFO sightings occurs worldwide. In 1967 residents of Shag Harbor, Canada, witness a huge UFO crash into the bay. Three Royal Canadian Mounties watch it float before sink... Полное описание

THE FIRST COMPLETE, COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO PAIN RELIEF DURING LABOR AND DELIVERYFar too many expectant mothers find themselves unprepared when labor begins and natural techniques dont effectively manage the pain. This indispensable guide provides reassuring, proven a... Полное описание

For twenty years, England and France have been at war. Now the war has come homeOn a sunny July day in 1815, Plymouth Sound is crowded with boats vying for a view of Englands great battleship HMS Bellerophon. For aboard the vessel is the stout little Frenchman who th... Полное описание

Sharron was five when her father gave her the Friskative Dog. And just like the best-loved toys from The Velveteen Rabbit, Sharron has made the Friskative Dog real through her love and devotion.Now Sharron is nine, and her father is missing, and the Friskative Dog is... Полное описание

For more than thirty years, Foxfire books have brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative-self-sufficiency, the art of natural remedies, home crafts, and preserving the stories and customs of Appalachia. Inspiring a... Полное описание

Justin Peters is a Harvard-educated professor of British and classic literature who reads Shakespeare to his four-year-old daughter, Giselle. A native of Trinidad and the product of a strict, English-style education, Justin and his focus on the works of Dead White Me... Полное описание

"e;A master of those embarrassing, gloppy, painful, and suddenly wonderful things that happen on the razor's edge between childhood and full-fledged adolescence"e; (The Washington Post),Newbery medalist Jerry Spinelli has penned his early autobiography with a... Полное описание

Knight wanted. Must have shiny armor and own horse, preferably white.When it comes to romance, are magic, fireworks, and a dashing knight in shining Armani really too much to ask? Apparently so, since Kate Hetherington has yet to find an appropriate mate in all of Lo... Полное описание

In 1967, when Jerry Kramer was a thirty-one-year-old Green Bay Packers offensive lineman, in his tenth year with the team, he decided to keep a diary of the season. Perhaps, by setting down my daily thoughts and observations, he wrote, Ill be able to understand preci... Полное описание

He owned everything she had except the one thing that mattered her heart....Lindsay MacPhaull took one look at the tall, dark, handsome Texan in her office doorway and knew that she was in trouble. And, as always, she was right. Jackson Stennett had come to New York ... Полное описание