Former Hollywood lothario Jude Jamison, while starting a new life in the small town of Stillbrook, Ohio, sets his sights on curvaceous businesswoman May Price, who does not seem to appreciate his advances until he lays down the law. Original.[...]
When her independence is threatened by her attraction to a Bentley-driving stud named Quinton Murphy, Ashley Miles, determined to stay away from emotional commitments, decides to lay her heart on the line and see what happens. Original.[...]
Organizes information on the places, people, and allusions found in Blake's writings into a concise reference work[...]
REA's MAXnotes for Margaret Atwood's" The Handmaid's Tale" MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnot[...]
Your favorite national parks rise up in spectacular three-dimensional scenes in his spectacular book. Go on a coast-to-coast journey to 18 of our most-visited parks, six of them as stunning pop-ups. Detailed descriptions of 12 other national parks accompany colorful reproductions of original WPA pos[...]
Our author, a Hawaii resident, helps you steer clear of anything that's overpriced, touristy, or inauthentic. With Frommer's in hand, you'll know where to find secluded beaches; secret spots for snorkeling; the best outfitters to choose for everything from diving to deep-sea fishing; and where to fi[...]
Meticulously researched by one of Hawaii's most noted journalists (and a long-time resident of the Big Island), this is hands-down the most reliable, up-to-date, and comprehensive guide to Kauai. Candid hotel reviews are based on a detailed personal inspection. You'll find lavish beachfront resorts,[...]
Frommer's Complete Guides * America's #1 bestselling travel series * More full-color guides than ever before * Foldout maps in annual guides * Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and insider tips[...]
This volume is aimed at children age 12 years and upwards. The "Illustrated Children's Bible" features Bible tales from both the Old and the New Testaments, told in simple language that young readers will easily understand. Featuring full-colour artwork by W.L. Taylor and J. James Tissot, this volum[...]
In the summer of 1997, Charles Moore set sail from Honolulu with the sole intention of returning home after competing in a trans-Pacific race. To get to California, he and his crew took a shortcut through the seldom-traversed North Pacific Subtropical Gyre, a vast "oceanic desert" where winds are sl[...]
The Facts is the unconventional autobiography of a writer who has reshaped our idea of fiction a work of compelling candor and inventiveness, instructive particularly in its revelation of the interplay between life and art. Philip Roth concentrates on five episodes from his life: his secure city chi[...]
An old lady, an antiques dealer, dies in Basel, Switzerland. Her devoted daughter-in-law finally steels herself to do what all families must in the aftermath of a death - she heads upstairs to the attic to sort through the old lady's effects. But this wasn't just any old lady, and this wasn't just a[...]
In a quiet seaside town near Genoa, experts gather for a linguistics conference. One speaker, Philipp Perlmann, is recently widowed and, struggling to contend with his grief, is unable to write his keynote address. As the hour approaches, an increasingly desperate Perlmann decides to plagiarize the [...]
In a quiet seaside town near Genoa, experts gather for a linguistics conference. One speaker, Philipp Perlmann, is recently widowed and, struggling to contend with his grief, is unable to write his keynote address. As the hour approaches, an increasingly desperate Perlmann decides to plagiarize the [...]
Throughout history, thinkers from mathematicians to theologians have pondered the mysterious relationship between numbers and the nature of reality. In this fascinating book, Mario Livio tells the tale of a number at the heart of that mystery: phi, or 1.6180339887...This curious mathematical relatio[...]