"Krassner is absolutely compelling. He has lived on the edge so long he gets his mail delivered there."--"San Francisco Chronicle"In this collection of irreverent and satirical essays, counterculture icon Paul Krassner explores the moral obscenity of contemporary politics and culture--from censorshi[...]
In 1928 Margaret Mead published "Coming of Age in Samoa", a fascinating study of the lives of adolescent girls that transformed Mead herself into an academic celebrity. In 1983 anthropologist Derek Freeman published a scathing critique of Mead's Samoan research, badly damaging her reputation. Resona[...]
Discover an alphabet like no other
In his first picture book, graphic artist Paul Thurlby presents a stunning alphabet that helps to make the shape of each letter memorable. From an awesome A to a zippy Z, this is the perfect ABC book for the young and hip.[...]
The nation's premier barbecue chef reveals the differences between barbecuing and grilling while explaining the importance of good grills and tools of the trade, all the while presenting more than five hundred recipes for great barbecue that anyone can prepare. Simultaneous.[...]
From National Book Critics Circle Award winner Paul Hendrickson, a brilliantly conceived and illuminating reconsideration of a key period in the life of Ernest Hemingway that will forever change the way he is perceived
and understood.
Focusing on the years 1934 to 1961--from Hemingway's pinna[...]
The Glock pistol is America's Gun. It has been rhapsodized by hip-hop artists and coveted by cops and crooks alike. Created in 1982 by Gaston Glock, the pistol arrived in America at a fortuitous time. Law enforcement agencies had concluded that their agents and officers, armed with standard six-roun[...]
Over one hundred recipes show you how to bring a symphony of flavors to everyday meals. If you're looking for satisfying deep-down tastes, look no further. Here you'll find: Sticky ChickenLotsa Crab Crab CakesSouthern Smothered SpudsSweet Potato OmeletBronzed FishFresh Garlic PastaCorn ChowderBlack [...]
This new edition provides a comprehensive look at the clinical aspects of exercise physiology by thoroughly examining the relationship between exercise and chronic disease. Updated and revised, this edition reflects important changes that have occurred in the field and provides professionals and stu[...]
Armed with the results of critical historical research and a mind free from the shackles of dogma, Paul Tobin dissects the Bible and the historical Jesus in a way only a sceptic can. Tobin shows the bible, with its numerous contradictions, historical errors and scientific inaccuracies, cannot be con[...]
A noted photographer pays tribute to a notable monument of modern architectural design in a visual study, featuring more than seventy color and black-and-white photographs, of the Farnsworth House, near Plano, Illinois, the only private U.S. residence designed by modernist architect Mies van der Roh[...]
Make the most of your new Windows 8.1 device-without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to take control of Windows 8.1, and use it to create, connect, and discover...simplify and organize your whole life...learn more, play more, do more, live better! This book shows you how to[...]
The significance of Plato's" Apology of Socrates" is impossible to overestimate. An account of the famous trial of Socrates in 399 b.c., it appeals to historians, philosophers, political scientists, classicists, and literary critics. It is also essential reading for students of ancient Greek.This ne[...]
Salespeople today face a fast-paced and increasingly crowded marketplace where meaningful product differentiation has all but disappeared. To compete success fully, sellers must set themselves apart in the eyes of buyers. Amp Up Your Sales shows anyone how to become the trusted sales professional wh[...]
Our world is multicultural, multireligious, multiphilosophical. It ranges from fundamental monotheism to do-it-yourself spirituality to strident atheism. How can Christians engage in communicating across worldviews in this pluralistic and often relativistic society? When Paul visited Athens, he foun[...]
Paul Gayler's Sauce Book shows how to make 150 sauces simply and without fuss, while preserving the impeccable balance of flavours that has become Paul's trademark. Starting with French classics such as mayonnaise, hollandaise and veloute sauces, he covers all the basics and then suggests variations[...]
Paul Hollywood is Britain's favourite master baker. His new book is all about bread - how to make it and how to use it. But while it's all very well making a lovely loaf of bread, can you guarantee that it won't be wasted? You know those times when you have a lovely crusty loaf, fresh from the oven,[...]
Fresh cherry cake, Plum bread, Baked Somerset Brie, Honey buns, Scottish oatcakes, Boxty pancakes . you don't get better than a traditional British bake. Join Paul Hollywood for a personal tour around the regions of Britain and discover the charming history of their finest baked delights. Paul will [...]
Willkommen! is the best-selling German course for adult beginners. Whether you are learning for general interest, for your job, holiday, or for an exam, Willkommen! will provide you with the opportunities you need to speak, read, write and understand German with confidence, and enjoy it too! The fea[...]
This is a comprehensive view of the clinical aspects of exercise physiology. Clinical Exercise Physiology, provides a comprehensive look at the clinical aspects of exercise physiology by thoroughly examining the relationship between exercise and chronic disease. It provides professionals and student[...]