Now regarded as a classic, "Alistair Cooke's America" is an intimate portrait of the nation, and an irresistibly readable guide to what has made this powerful democracy work and survive through the years. For over sixty years Alistair Cooke wrote and broadcast on every facet of American life with in[...]

First published in 1895, this collection of letters casts light on the early history and development of the electric telegraph.[...]

Great pianists discuss topics ranging from piano technique and musical development to becoming a virtuoso. Included are Busoni's "Important Details in Piano Study," Rachmaninoff's "Essentials of Artistic Playing," Paderewski's "Breadth in Musical Art," and much more. Includes 2 introductory essays, [...]

This book presents clear and sensitive guidance for nurses and health care professionals on all aspects of dealing with patient deaths. Advice ranges from coping with your own emotions and those of relatives, to all the practical arrangements which have to be made. It includes advice on sitting with[...]

Day-by-day account of a Waffen SS battle group during a pivotal World War II battle Groundbreaking you-are-there approach integrates eyewitness reports, maps, period and modern photos, orders of battle, and thumbnail profiles of men and tanks Reconsideration of the Malmedy Massacre On December 16, 1[...]

Written by Darwyn Cooke, Walter Simonson, Kyle Baker, Gail Simone, Dennis O'Neil and Glen David Gold Art by Darwyn Cooke, Chris Sprouse, Kyle Baker, Eduardo Risso, Phil Hester, Ty Templeton and others Cover by Darwyn Cooke This second volume of new tales collects issues #7-13 of the ongoing series[...]

Howard Stern is the man behind the microphone. The man behind the curtain. He is the voice of a generation, the voice of dissent, the voice of the people. He says what we all want to say and does what we all want to do, and people love him for it. In the public eye for years, he's still an enigma, e[...]

After he evens the score with those who betrayed him and recovers the money he was cheated out of from the syndicate, Parker is riding high, living in swank hotels and enjoying the finer things in life again. Until, that is, he's fingered by a squealer who rats him out to The Outfit for the price th[...]

Get the job done right the first time around--"every time!" This new edition of "The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Project Management" includes all-new and updated material, with fresh information and more practical examples throughout. This easy, self-paced "course" demystifies the concepts and skill[...]

Explains what you need to know about the role of leadership in the modern global organization, and how you can source the leaders that are the best fit for your global growth strategies. This title provides a cogent overview and proven framework for building effective leaders for the global organiza[...]

Alastair Cooke's "Letter from America: 1946-2004" is a defining collection from his legendary BBC Radio broadcasts that guides us through nearly sixty years of changing life in the United States. Alistair Cooke's "Letter from America" interpreted nearly sixty years of changing US life for the rest o[...]

This funny, action-filled series is perfect for adventure-loving fans of Indiana Jones and James Patterson's Treasure Hunters

Twelve-year-old Addison Cooke just wishes something exciting would happen to him. His aunt and uncle, both world-famous researchers, travel to the ends of the earth [...]