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The sequel to Crosscurrents, which Library Journal hailed as one of the best fly-fishing books of 2001.

In the whole of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, there is no single treatise more deeply revered or widely practiced than A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life. Composed in the eighth century by the Indian Bodhisattva Santideva, it became a… more

Under the direction of a five-foot redheaded firecracker, Hallie Flanagan, the Federal Theater Project managed to turn a WPA relief program into a platform for some of the most inventive and cutting-edge theater of its time. This daring exp… more

After nearly twenty years, Vernor Vinge has produced an enthralling sequel to his memorable bestselling novel A Fire Upon the Deep.Ten years have passed on Tines World, where Ravna Bergnsdot and a number of human children ended up after a d… more

“Bring[s] a new perspective to World War II literature…Exciting” — Library Journal. A powerful chronicle of loyalty, love, and heroism under fire, this is the unforgettable memoir of a member of the Greatest Generation who fought in Am… more

This new work examines this increasingly common and destructive crime. Good, current overview, recommended for the public and for libraries. — Library Journal

The world has changed dramatically since the 1988 first edition of this work (“valuable…breaks fresh ground in educational reform”—Library Journal). The very notion of what is meant by peace, at least domestically, has been profoundly aff… more

(Applause Books). “An analysis of script interpretation for the theater. The text includes theories on performance as well as examples from the works of Shelley, Ibsen and Pinter. In his new preface, Hornby laments the modernization of clas… more

By the author of The Blood of Caesar, named a Best Mystery of 2008 by Library Journal. While out hunting at his estate in Laurentum, Pliny finds a man’s body. The man appears lifeless, but Pliny cannot find a cause of death. He locks the bo… more

“A landmark book in the science of emotions and its implications for ethics and human universals.”—Library Journal, starred reviewIn this startling study of human emotion, Dacher Keltner investigates an unanswered question of human evolutio… more

A wide-ranging exploration of our universe — from “what makes the wind blow?” to “how was the moon formed?” — in questions-and-answer format, written in vintage Asimov style. “A fine introduction to modern astronomical theory.” — LIBRARY… more

“An amazing sequence of imaginatively bizarre sexual adventures punctuated by philosophical and theological digression. Mlle. De Maupin, Lolita, Candy—all pale beside Juliette.”—Library Journal

After nearly twenty years, Vernor Vinge has produced an enthralling sequel to his memorable bestselling novel A Fire Upon the Deep.Ten years have passed on Tines World, where Ravna Bergnsdot and a number of human children ended up after a d… more

“A rich and readable introduction to the whole sweep of Russian cultural and intellectual history from Kievan times to the post-Khruschev era.” - Library Journal. Illustrations, references, index.From the Trade Paperback edition.

“By examining the debate over Asian-American admissions at such universities as Stanford, Harvard, and Princeton, Takagi explains important developments in the politics of race. Her central argument is that the controversial admissions poli… more

“Enlightening and empowering, if not your mother’s dating book, Hooking Up is highly recommended.” Library Journal Hooking up is cool, but holding out can be even better. Many women don’t feel great about hooking up before they’re really r… more

When a Misfit is kidnapped, Elspeth finds she has little choice but to join the growing rebellion against the Council. Her extraordinary mental powers could tip the scales of the struggle, but Elspeth feels torn between toppling the corrupt… more

A freshly updated edition of the best introduction to one of the world’s most popular products, The Coffee Book is jammed full of facts, figures, cartoons, and commentary covering coffee from its first use in Ethiopia in the sixth century t… more

THERE’S A PERFECT GIRL at every school, yours included. You know her. Beautiful. Talented. Smart. Great parents. Cool boyfriend. You can’t even hate her, because, of course, she’s so nice.At Forest Hills High, Lara Ardeche is that girl.But … more

A unique resource. Each of the 43 articles contains a biography, a summary of achievements, and a bibliography of works by and about the woman mathematician… . The articles are well written and the bibliographies appear to include all t… more