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The 100 Best Novels in English by Robert McCrum (Editor)
Category: No Category | Series: G - Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
This is the author's choice of the 100 best English language novels spanning 400 years.. Each entry has a two page critique of the book in question. His selection touches on both the classics and literary gems that may have escaped our notice.
The Almost Sisters - A Novel by Joshilyn Jackson
Category: No Category | Series: G - Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
With empathy, grace, humor, and piercing insight, the author of gods in Alabama pens a powerful, emotionally resonant novel of the South that confronts the truth about privilege, family, and the distinctions between perception and reality---the stories we tell ourselves about our origins and who we real ...Show more
The Art of Plant-Based Cheesemaking, Second Edition - How to Craft Real, Cultured, Non-Dairy Cheese by Karen McAthy
Category: No Category | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
Expanded and updated second edition of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, 2018, Vegan Category Winner. Learn the craft of making authentic, delicious non-dairy cheese from acknowledged master plant-based cheesemaker Karen McAthy. Comprehensively updated and expanded, the second edition of the "plant-ba ...Show more
The Bicycle - A Miscellany on Two Wheels by Peter Ashley
Category: Sport | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
- A nostalgic three-book series celebrating a slower, old-fashioned way of life- Vintage cycling memorabilia from across Britain- Commemorates the bicycle's place in history- The perfect gift for anyone who loves cycling and bike cultureAs the world speeds up, as technology takes over, it is worth remem ...Show more
The Big Book of Rolex by Jens Høy; Christian Frost
Category: Art | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
- An exhaustive appraisal of the Rolex watch, including studies of vintage models, current designs and special editions- Learn how to spot fakes using the same clues as the experts- Invaluable to any watch-lover, especially aspiring Rolex collectorsHorological trends flit by faster than ever in today's ...Show more
The Birth of the FBI - Teddy Roosevelt, the Secret Service, and the Fight over America's Premier Law Enforcement Agency by Willard M. Oliver
Category: No Category | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
Most people believe the Federal Bureau of Investigation began under J. Edgar Hoover in the 1920s or 1930s. Many also naturally assume it was developed for the express purpose of fighting crime. However, the reality is very different. The reality is it began years earlier, in 1908, under President Theodo ...Show more
The Blue Whale by Jenni Desmond
Category: No Category | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
A nonfiction picture book, The Blue Whale draws children into the life and world of this enormous whale by situating facts within a familiar context that is fun and engaging. Here, readers are given the actual size of an eye right on the page, and we are informed how understand this whale's body size in ...Show more
The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzo; Gian Carlo Calza (Translator)
Category: Wine | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
An enlightening account of how the Japanese tea ceremony influences so much of Japanese life and culture.The Book of Tea describes all aspects of the Japanese tea ceremony and explains how its rituals blend seamlessly with traditional Japanese life.This short book, written in English by a Japanese schol ...Show more
The Dao in Action - Inspired Tales for Life by Jwing-Ming Yang; Thomas G. Gutheil (Foreword by); Frank L. Walker (Illustrator); David Silver (Foreword by); Leslie Takao (Foreword by)
Category: No Category | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
In this collection of fables, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming shares the stories that have influenced him most as a martial artist and lifelong student of the Dao. They bring the Dao to life for readers of all generations. Whoever we are, wherever we're going, these short tales help us along the path--the Way. Som ...Show more
The Elegance of the Hedgehog (PB) by Muriel Barbery
Category: Fiction | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
A funny and moving novel exalting the quiet victories of the inconspicuous among us. OVER 10 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDESHORTLISTED FOR THE DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD'Resistance is futile' The Guardian'Clever, informative and moving' The Observer'Witty and touching' Gillian AndersonReneis the concierge of ...Show more
The Exodus - Why It Happened and Why It Matters by Richard Elliott Friedman
Category: No Category | Series: G - Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
The Exodus has become a core tradition of Western civilization. Millions read it, retell it, and celebrate it. But did it happen?Biblical scholars, Egyptologists, archaeologists, historians, literary scholars, anthropologists, and filmmakers are drawn to it. Unable to find physical evidence until now, m ...Show more
The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter by Michael D. Watkins
Category: Business | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
The world's most trusted guide for leaders in transitionTransitions are a critical time for leaders. In fact, most agree that moving into a new role is the biggest challenge a manager will face. While transitions offer a chance to start fresh and make needed changes in an organization, they also place l ...Show more