A "New York Times Book Review" Editors' ChoiceFrom the bestselling author of "What's the Matter with Kansas?," this witty and highly provocative book asks a simple question: How is it possible that the disastrous collapse of the free market economy in 2008 could have heralded a popular revival--of t[...]

"Once upon a time an anonymous teddy bear set off, from a factory in a north London suburb with a van-load of similar bears and other toys. His spectacular journey was to take him into the hearts of people of all ages, around the world and that is where we will join him first-in Acton where it all b[...]

Striking parallels exist between the Beast of Revelation (the Antichrist) and theprophetic figure in Islam known as the Mahdi. Muslims view the Mahdi as agreat savior who will lead a revolution and establish a global Islamic empire overthe West. Both the Antichrist and the Mahdi are associated with [...]

History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy is an excerpt from Istorie fiorentine or Florentine Histories by Niccol Machiavelli published in 1532 and translated in 1847 by an unknown author. It is a historical account by Machiavelli of The Florence history which was meant to be a eulogy for the[...]

When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious Witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil?Gregory Maguire creates a f[...]

When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil? Gregory Maguire creates a[...]

When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious Witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked?Gregory Maguire creates a fantasy world so rich and vivid that w[...]

The real stories, lives and dramas behind the smash hit BBC series Call the Midwife which premieres on PBS September 30, 2012.The official companion to seasons one and two, The Life and Times of Call the Midwife, gives fans a deeper insight into the period, the stories and the characters, and how Ca[...]