Books

"A must read for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the Islamic world" (San Francisco Chronicle) We in the West share a common narrative of world history. But our story largely omits a whole civilization whose citizens shared an entirely...

"When I was a kid, my best friend was Josh Funk. Now he's becoming a friend to a whole new generation." --B.J. Novak, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Book with No PicturesJack is not fond of the bossy narrator of...

Now in its Seventh Edition, Neil J. Salkind's bestselling Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics with new co-author Bruce B. Frey teaches an often intimidating subject with a humorous, personable, and informative approach that reduces statistics anxiety. With instruction in SPSS(R), the...

Are you ready to harness the next big tech opportunity?The world of "deep tech" has launched seven simultaneous global revolutions: artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, 3D printing, and quantum computing-a perfect storm that will...

Pricing can make or break a SaaS company. Get it right and watch your product click with your market, dropping acquisition costs and exploding growth. Get it wrong and join the graveyard of great SaaS products that never turned into great SaaS businesses.The Pricing...

Though the terms "Bigfoot" and "Sasquatch" have only been in our popular vocabulary since the late 1950s, people have been seeing large, bipedal, hairy monsters for as long as we've been keeping record. From the myths of early man, to medieval manuscripts, to the...

Asterix mixes it up with everyone from Julius Caesar to Cleopatra in this outstanding Omnibus!After conquering Europe, where this feisty, little warrior is a true pop culture super-star, Asterix is invading America with another three classic adventures, newly translated into American English. Asterix conquered...

Have a pawsome time with Lincoln and his ten sisters, Lori, Leni, Luna, Luan, Lynn, Lucy, Lola, Lana, Lisa, and Lily and their household full of pets in the latest volume to THE LOUD HOUSE! Enjoy the creature comforts with cats, raccoons, frogs, and...

What would your life be like if you had no mortgage? How free would you be to live a different life? In this book Clayton and Natali Morris help you beat the system by paying down your home loan and saving hundreds of thousands...

Along with its Wild West spirit, geographical diversity, dramatic history and sheer size, Texas contains a wealth of spine-tingling stories of the supernatural. Enjoy tales of Texas hauntings from the Alamo, Big Bend National Park, Dallas, Fort Worth, Laredo, Galveston, Corpus Christi and more.Author:...

The only facing-page student edition of Marie de France's lais. Author: Claire M. WatersPublisher: Broadview Press IncPublished: 02/15/2018Pages: 432Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.90dISBN: 9781554810826About the AuthorClaire M. Waters is Professor of English at the University of California, Davis. This title...

The World--Reference Maps & Forms contains 92 maps, evaluation forms, a crossword puzzle, a word search, and an answer key. The first section, The World, includes: an introduction of general facts about the world a list of 192 countries in the world a reference...

In this brilliant and sobering self-portrait, Édouard Levéeacute; hides nothing from his readers, setting out his entire life, more or less at random, in a string of declarative sentences. Autoportrait is a physical, psychological, sexual, political, and philosophical triumph. Beyond "sincerity," Levé works toward...

This practical handbook takes the mystery out of designing and making built-in cabinets. It covers both traditional face-frame cabinets and frameless Euro-style cabinets, with meticulously detailed shop drawings, clear instructions, and hundreds of professional tips. This second edition includes a colorful new 16-page idea...

A waterproof, pocket-sized photo identification guide of 150 most commonly seen fish in Hawaii that snorkelers and divers can take with them underwater!Author: John P. HooverPublisher: Mutual PublishingPublished: 03/01/2006Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.05lbsSize: 5.80h x 4.60w x 0.20dISBN: 9781566477666

An aged trade embalmer discovers a new connection to life. As a husband, he promised his dying wife he'd write their story of love and grief, sweetness, sadness. Twenty-five years later, he may not have a first sentence for the story of their marriage...

New from the author of Confessions of a Bookseller and Seven Kinds of People You Find in Bookshops, another hilariously grumpy year behind the counter at The Bookshop. Though diaries of daily life, Shaun Bythell has created an endearing and cozy world for booklovers,...

2014 Lannan Foundation Cultural Freedom Notable Book Award In Goliath, New York Times bestselling author Max Blumenthal takes us on a journey through the badlands and high roads of Israel-Palestine, painting a startling portrait of Israeli society under the siege of increasingly authoritarian politics...

Pulp Cthulhu is a game of two-fisted adventure, weird science, dark deeds, and brave heroes. With this book, some roleplaying dice, and the Call of Cthulhu Rulebook, you have everything you need to adventure and explore games set in the pulp genre.Author: Mike MasonPublisher:...

This must-have course guides you step by step through the basics of quiltmaking, from setting up your sewing space to binding and finishing your first quilt. Classroom-tested lessons draw on best-selling author Harriet Hargrave's many years of teaching experience.Author: Harriet Hargrave,Carrie HargravePublisher: C&T PublishingPublished:...