A microcosm of the history of empire, this is the hitherto untold story of that fateful colony.
A look at the environment of the American Southwest describes the desert landscape and the people who live their lives and draw their inspiration from the place.
This book is the go-to guide for the many ways in which American taxpayers unknowingly subsidize the TV shows they watch, the sports teams they root for and the hotels they sleep in, all based on an economic theory that only adds up for ...
When Reagan Sent In The Marines is about a historical moment, but one that remains all too present today.
"Rooted in the history of the only secessionist town north of the Mason-Dixon Line, [this novel] tells a story of redemption amidst a war that tore families and the country apart"--Dust jacket flap.
"In this warm, wise, and witty overview, Jonathan Rauch combines evidence and experience to show his fellow adults that the best is yet to come.” —Steven Pinker, bestselling author of Enlightenment Now This book will change your life by ...
Blowing Up Russia: The Secret Plot to Bring Back KGB Terror. New York: Encounter Books, 2007. ... Predicting Russia's Future: How 1,000 Years of History Are Shaping the 1990s. ... Black Earth: A Journey Through Russia After the Fall.
The marvelous story of the Flatiron: the instantly recognizable building that signaled the start of a new era in New York history.
This is the Woody Allen School of Love: tragic, fun and surprisingly sexy.
But I can say with absolute certainty that Bob hasn't altered one tiny bit. He has remained the same, Zen-like cat ... Yet he has remained chilled and content, from Berlin to Tokyo, Truro to Glasgow. He has had his odd moment of ...
Who Is Alex Trebek? is the first biography of the much-loved game show host, and as such, celebrates the man who has created a remarkable legacy that will live on in popular culture for generations to come.
The Big Picture delivers the surprising answers to these and other fascinating questions about what it takes to make a feature film, offering a glimpse into what it’s like when the lights are bright, the camera is rolling, and the ...
The capacity to be alone, properly alone, is one of life's subtlest skills. Real solitude is a powerful resource we can call upon--a crucial ingredient for a rich interior life.
"Saugatuck, MI, springs to life in this nostalgic, gentle story of lifelong love along with the emotional support and care that families and friends can provide.
Equal parts science-fiction and globe-hopping thriller, Joseph Helmreich's The Return will appeal to fans of both, and to anyone who has ever wondered... what’s out there?
Lose yourself to the magic of The Charm Bracelet.Through an heirloom charm bracelet, three women will rediscover the importance of family and a passion for living as each charm changes...
Rick Tyler, MSNBC's leading conservative analyst, shows they are still the ones in the right by making the case for real conservatism, one grounded in principles of liberty, the history of freedom, and simple reason.
This handsome book is filled with photographs of the Pilchers as they celebrate the holiday-- wrapping gifts, decorating the tree, savoring a fine Christmas dinner.
What do all of these movies and television shows have in common? Curtis Armstrong. A legendary comedic second banana to a litany of major stars, Curtis is forever cemented in the public imagination as Booger from Revenge of the Nerds.
HAIL TO THE CHIN is the new raucous and sardonic memoir from Bruce Campbell, a follow-up to the New York Times bestselling If Chins Could Kill.