Poet Kim Barnes grew up in northern Idaho, in the isolated camps where her father worked as a logger and her mother made a modest but comfortable home for her husband and two children. Their lives were short on material wealth, but long on the riches of family and friendship, and the great shelterin[...]
What do Tetra aquarium supplies, Elector-Nite sensors, and Nissha touch panels have in common? They are typical hidden champions, medium-sized, unknown companies that have quietly, under the radar, become world market leaders in their respective industries. Going deep inside more than a thousand hid[...]
The Wager was parted from Anson's squadron in the fierce storms off Cape Horn and struggled alone up the coast of Chile until she was driven against the rocks and sank. The survivors were soon involved in trouble of every kind. A surplus of rum, a disappearing stock of food, and a hard, detested cap[...]
An intimate portrait of a brilliant and beleaguered artist. The most detailed, thorough and compassionate account yet of the playwright s formative years. San Francisco Chronicle A remarkable account of a young man s fascinating journey to greatness. A grand vision of a complex creature. An engrossi[...]
This anthology of the best adventure writing to emerge from the 20th century includes such adventures as a freezing winter ascent of Mount McKinley, a journey across the vastness of Arabia's Empty Quarter and experiencing the impossibly thin air at Everest's summit.[...]
These ruminations, assembled in the form of a journal and here published in paperback for the first time, were written at Alan Watts' retreat in the foothills of Mount Tamalpais, California. Many current themes are discussed, including meditation, nature, established religion, race relations, karma [...]
The bestselling philosopher's unforgettable exploration of the true meaning of life on earth, now in paperback for the first time.
What is the purpose of life on earth? In "An Unknown World," philosopher Jacob Needleman frames man's role on the planet in a completely new and fresh way, moving b[...]
This book is the first complete commentary on Marx's manuscripts of 1861-63, works that guide our understanding of fundamental concepts such as 'surplus-value' and 'production price'.The recent publication of Marx's writings in their entirety has been a seminal event in Marxian scholarship. The hith[...]
Strategies and CounterStrategies 18052005.
Challenges and Controversies in Management Research explores the history and cultural context, current issues and controversies and potential development of research in the field of management. The collection of essays is written by scholars of international standing, and the chapters address the de[...]
Eighteenth-century London: prostitutes are being brutally murdered in Covent Garden. Sir John Fielding, the blind magistrate who confounded London's first police force, must call upon his keen intellect and uncommon detecting skills to solve this shocking series of crimes with a plan that is as dari[...]
THE TRUTH BEHIND THE SPECTACLE... THE STORY THAT STUNNED THE WORLD. These may be the only remains of a gladiator ever found. The evidence that they were female not only made history but changed it, giving a new understanding of the role of women in Roman society. Was it really possible for a woman t[...]
"Look, Jane, " said Dick. "Here is something funny. Can you guess what it is?"
Lola is going to Lotta's house for her first sleepover-but everything is just a bit too different Lola misses home. How will she ever get to sleep?
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Six Max & Ruby stories in one
For the first time, Max & Ruby fans can enjoy six favorite stories featuring adorable bunny Ruby and her little brother Max, all in one beautiful hardcover book This 9 x 9 collection includes "Ruby's Falling Leaves," "Happy Halloween," "Merry Bunny Christmas," "Ma[...]
This box set is the perfect holiday gift for any" Skylanders" fan. It contains three books, a 3-D poster with glasses, and stickers--all for just $16.99 Titles include: "Skylanders Universe Mad Libs," " Mask of Power 1: Spyro versus the Mega Monsters" (novel), and a paperback edition of "Molten Hot[...]