A richly illustrated study of one of the treasures of the British Library, MS Egerton 3277, a psalter and book of hours made for Humphrey de Bohun (d. 1373).[...]

The dead of an Arctic winter. Whaling ships full of men, stranded in ice. Follow three rescuers in a race against time -- and all odds -- in this heartpounding true adventure.
In 1897, whaling in the Arctic waters off Alaska's coast was as dangerous as it was lucrative. And in that particular ye[...]

A hip retro-styled visual guide to the ultimate collection of nonalcoholic drink recipesCalling vintage lifestyle, cooking, and entertaining enthusiasts of all ages--here is the coolest collection of vintage cocktails, minus the hooch From the standard Shirley Temple to Cotton Candy, Bahama Mama, a[...]

All prospects lie, all the time. Never ask for the order. Get an I.O.U. for everything you do. Don't spill your candy in the lobby. Until now, these unique rules (and 45 more) were given out only to Sandler Training clients in special seminars and private coaching. After three decades of proven succ[...]

The NOOK Tablet is fast, light, and packed with entertainment -- the fun is just a tap awayWhat is a NOOK Tablet? eReader, portable game console, and music and media player all in one, it's like having the power of all your favorite gadgets resting in the palm of your hand. You'll love your NOOK Tab[...]

International Relations has been westerncentric, which has contributed to its ignoring religion. This book looks at why religion was ignored by IR theory and theorists, examines the multiple ways religion influences IR, and empirically examines various factors using both quantitative and case study [...]

A funny, tough-minded case for being and having an only child, debunking the myths about only children and taking glory in the pleasures of singletons: "A swift and absorbing read...may change your mind and the national conversation" ("Psychology Today").
Journalist Lauren Sandler is an only chi[...]

The use of elastic resistance tubing for exercise, injury rehabilitation, and athletic training has grown exponentially for the past several years. Serious athletes have been using resistance tubing for a decade, and now increasing numbers of everyday exercisers have taken to tubing for fitness, st[...]