The international bestseller, translated from the German by Simon Pare. On a beautifully restored barge on the Seine, Jean Perdu runs a bookshop; or rather a 'literary apothecary', for this bookseller possesses a rare gift for sensing which books will soothe the troubled souls of his customers. The [...]

Orwell wrote to his anarchist friend, George Woodcock in December 1942 arguing that 'by working inside an institution like the BBC one can perhaps deodorise it to some extent', and he concluded, 'I consider I have kept our little corner of it fairly clean'. In addition to the magazine programme, 'Vo[...]

Now Spanish readers can enjoy the bestselling story of "The Little Engine That Could" in this paperback edition of the classic. With all of the original illustrations and the complete story, this edition of the well-loved picture book is sure to become a favorite with Spanishspeaking children and ch[...]

Following the success of "The Snowflake: Winter's Secret Beauty," this companion giftbook features new, super-detailed photographs of snowflakes, detailed captions containing the science behind their beauty, and literary quotes relating to snow and nature. 0-89658-652-9$7.95 / Voyageur Press[...]

The essential handbook for thinking and talking Democratic must reading not only for every Democrat but for every responsible citizen (Robert B. Reich, former Secretary of Labor and author of "Beyond Outrage").
Voters cast their ballots for what they believe is right, for the things that make mo[...]

In this thrilling narrative history of George Armstrong Custer's death at the Little Bighorn, award-winning historian Thom Hatch puts to rest the questions and conspiracies that have made Custer's last stand one of the most misunderstood events in American history. While numerous historians have inv[...]