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Spectral Evidence is a masterful account of the Ramona family of Napa Valley, CA, whose outward appearance of success was destroyed by allegations of child sexual abuse brought by Holly, the eldest o

The definitive story-in all its fascinating detail-of the search for life's beginnings

An irreverent, brilliant, politically charged barrage of essays aimed with Reed's famous vitriol and wit at the perpetrators of America's war on blacks

Based upon Shackleton''s diaries and writings , South gives the reader an insight into the appalling condi tions that the author and his party endured when the Enduran ce lay trapped in sea ice and they were forced to march 600 miles across unstable sea ice.

Journalist Greg Campbell leads the reader down the international diamond trail of brutality, horror, and profit - providing an on-the-ground and in-the-mines story of global consequence

Asbury's classic chronicle explores the birth of San Francisco--a violent explosion from which the infant city emerged full-grown and raging wild. This is the story of the banditry, opium bouts, tong wars, and corruption, from the eureka at Sutter's Mill until the Great Fire.

A compelling blend of cultural criticism and business writing...and the first full-length look at the (on-line music) revolution.... Alderman's detailed, unflaggingly entertaining book sets a dizzying standard."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Each topic celebrates the ongoing gains that are improving the lives of women and girls--and what that really means for men. Informal and fun yet substantive and intelligent, "The Guy's Guide to Feminism" illustrates how understanding and supporting feminism can help men live richer, fuller, and happier lives. 224 pp.

An expansion of the successful self-published book The Manager's Book of Lists, Smart Moves offers over two hundred pages of efficient, practical checklists--already used by such firms as Humana and GE--and gives tips for every management task, from writing powerful memos to winning negotiations and resolving conflicts.

This "leader's book of lists" gives executives hands-on advice in the same practical format as the business bestseller Smart Moves. Easy-to-use checklists explain how to communicate with and manage groups, uncover new ideas, stay close to customers, handle budgets, and find a balance in a busy life.

B2B presents the first definitive blueprint for creating a profitable business-to-business e-commerce strategy. Showcasing successful initiatives designed by industry leaders such as Cisco Systems and

A nationally known spokesperson for the mentally ill offers hope and inspiration in this moving story of his decades-long struggle with schizophrenia and his remarkable recovery

A distinguished scientist presents the main ideas behind the new developments that have brought a quantum theory of gravity in sight. Smolin explains in simple terms what scientists are talking about when they say the world is made from exotic entities, such as loops and black holes, and tells the stories behind the discoveries. 40 illustrations.

Centered on the lawsuit over Kennewick Man, this lively history illuminates one of the most contentious issues in science: the battle between archeologists and American Indians.

A history of the events that helped create the conditions of the current world crisis

The biographer's true gifts shine. Rarely has a distant century felt so immediate, its quirks and glories so vivid."--"Washington Times

From award-winning reporter Lance Morrow, a provocative meditation on the role evil plays in shaping human history, a timely analysis of how this primitive force can be understood in a modern world of high-tech, sensationalized brutalization, and a daring exploration of why evil may be necessary in the world.

A gripping memoir of coming of age in Mississippi in the Civil Rights era, and a startling look at the once secret files of the State Sovereignty Commission

An illumination of one of the most explosive and publicized "holocaust trials" since that of Adolf Eichmann, by a leading historian who acted as chief adviser to the defense

This tale of adventure takes place on the treacherous seas of the Great Southern Ocean aboard one the largest sailing vessels the world has ever known--the last commercial sailing vessel to round Cape Horn.