Poet, philosopher, and sensitive misanthrope, a spectacular fly in the ointment of the refined eleventh-century Andalusian-Jewish elite, Solomon Ibn Gabirol comes down to us as one of the most complicated intellectual figures in the history of post-biblical Judaism. Unlike his worldly predecessor Sh[...]

Like Primo Levi's The Periodic Table, The Noonday Demon digs deep into personal history, as Andrew Solomon narrates, brilliantly and terrifyingly, his own agonising experience of depression. Solomon also portrays the pain of others, in different cultures and societies whose lives have been shattered[...]

This book introduces not only the techniques of oil painting but also the underlying principles of figure drawing. A series of images by the Old Masters includes paintings from the Italian, Dutch, Spanish, French, and British schools. Includes 32 pages in full color. "A masterly exposition of his ar[...]

Teachers can make their classes come alive with this wonderful collection of 12 percussion ensemble arrangements with a conga focus. This upper elementary and middle school publication comes complete with teaching tips, photographs, and percussion technique instructions.[...]

Navigating the rising tide of online learning tools can be challenging for time-trapped educators. This thorough investigation of web 2.0 technologies - and how they can boost student engagement, creativity and higher-order thinking skills - provides an overview of what each tool is, why it's usefu[...]

Reveals the origins and hidden working of a powerful secret society, as well as their crucial influence in the history of the US. The author's in-depth research presents a historical detective trail that leads from the most ancient records of the fraternity to modern times.[...]

The story of a little cat who saved a family in crisis. Solomon's story began one stormy night...Found on the doorstep in the middle of a thunderstorm, Solomon enters the King family as a tiny, wet ball of fur. But as his new owner Ellen coaxes him back to life, it becomes clear that he is no ordina[...]