"A deep and provocative discussion of some of the most fundamental issues in political philosophy, written crisply, with candor, in a style that I find very winning. It is a most useful book, and a very good one."--Carl Cohen, author of "Communism, Fascism, and Democracy"A provocative and engrossing[...]

This book critically reviews the most significant works that examine the sources of economic growth.

""I love my mommy because she gives me great big hugs.""""I love my daddy because he takes naps with me.""These two beloved, best-selling concept books, richly illustrated by Ashley Wolff, are now available as board books for small hands. The youngest nursery tots will appreciate how phrases and act[...]

Through group activities and a focus on astronomy as a human endeavor, this title engages and involves students, helping them understand astronomy.[...]

When LaVaughn was little, the obstacles in her life didn't seem so bad. School was simple, boys were friends. Everything made sense. Now she's 15 and the obstacles aren't going away anymore, and the boy who's a miracle in her life acts as if he's in love with her. Only he's not in love with her.[...]

The thirty-three stories in this volume prove that American short fiction maybe be our most distinctive national art form. As selected and introduced by Tobias Wolff, they also make up an alternate map of the United States that represents not just geography but narrative traditions, cultural heritag[...]

Michael Wolff's wickedly funny chronicle of his rags-to-riches-to-rags adventure as a fledgling Internet entrepreneur exposes an industry powered by hype, celebrity, and billions of investment dollars -- and notably devoid of profit-making enterprises. As he describes his efforts to control his com[...]

Fifteen-year-old Verna LaVaughn's life is turned upside-down when Jody, a childhood friend, returns to her housing project and rekindles their old relationship, but Verna may be feeling more emotions for Jody than he is for her. Reader's Guide available. Reprint.[...]

Originally published in 1942, Maritta Wolff 's "Night Shift" was an instant commercial success, receiving rave reviews and praise for her effortless grasp of human nature and stunning ear for dialogue. Now, it joins Wolff 's first novel, "Whistle Stop," and her last, "Sudden Rain," in a reissue that[...]

In "No Shortage of Good Days "John Gierach takes readers from the Smokies in Tennessee to his home waters in Colorado, from the Canadian Maritimes to Mexico--saltwater or fresh, it's all fishing and all irresistible. As always he writes perceptively about a wide range of subjects: the charm of famil[...]

The follow-up to the author's memoir "This Boy's Life" which describes his experiences during the Vietnam War. As a young officer serving in the Mekong Delta, he ricocheted between boredom, terror and grief for lost friends. Tobias Wolff is the author of "Hunters in the Snow".[...]