A Common Life

The creator of the beloved Mitford stories takes readers back through time to experience the wedding of Father Tim Kavanagh to Cynthia Coppersworth. 500,000 first printing.

P Is for Peril

Kinsey Millhone investigates the disappearance of a well-to-do doctor named Dowan Purcell. She finds evidence of Medicare fraud at Purcell's hospital, and suspicious behavior on the part of the doctor's wife, a former stripper named Crystal.

Among the Missing

Dan Chaon, whose stories have appeared in BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES and won several Pushcart Prizes, gathers 12 short works here about lonely characters in difficult situations. Families try to stay together in these stories, despite the chaotic fo...

The Lake of Dead Languages

Long ago, when Jane Hudson was a student at Heart Lake School for Girls, both of her roommates committed suicide, and only Jane knew the mysterious reasons behind their acts. Now, divorced and the mother of a young daughter, Jane returns as a Latin t...

True History of the Kelly Gang

Peter Carey tells the story of Australia`s most famous outlaw, Ned Kelly, who was executed as a murderer and a horse thief in 1880. The facts of Kelly`s brief life are revealed in a series of letters, very much in his own quirky vernacular voice, tha...

An Illustrated History of the First World War

Military historian Keegan has selected over 500 photographs and other illustrations that convey the World War I experience. His text recalls his earlier highly-regarded work, THE FIRST WORLD WAR.

Memory and the Mediterranean - Fernand Braudel

Fernand Braudel presents a comprehensive history of the Mediterranean region from prehistoric times to the beginning of the Byzantine empire.

Celluloid Skyline

Written by an architect, this volume looks at New York through the lenses of Hollywood, exploring how the city has been represented cinematically over the years. Includes over 300 photos and film stills.

Basket Case

Jack Tagger, down-on-his luck obituary writer for South Florida`s Union-Register, investigates the mysterious death of a onetime rock star named Jimmy Stoma.

Bedrooms

The author of A Room of Her Own showcases her best ideas for decorating the most intimate room of the house, offering a wide array of styles, from country and classic to Victorian and contemporary. 40,000 first printing.

Marlene Dietrich

This dizzying array of photographs, reminiscences, and ephemera left behind by the screen maven features excerpts of letters from her many lovers, all of which she kept. Also on display: pistols believed to have belonged to Gen. George S. Patton, and...

The Hobbit: Collector's Edition - J.R.R Tolkien

Go back to the original and read the tale of Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit whose adventures preceded the Lord of the Rings saga. Follow him and the wizard Gandalf on a trek to recover stolen treasure from the dragon Smaug.

Remains of a Rainbow

Presents portraits of endangered animals and plants from Hawaii, photographed against a plain black background, along with articles on the natural history of the islands, environmental changes, and preservation efforts.

Portraits of America

A retrospective collection of the photographs of William Albert Allard, author of The Vanishing Breed, encompasses 165 of the photographer's finest photographs, presented in chronological order, that capture the rich diversity of American people and landscapes.

Atlas of the Ocean

Designed in consultation with NASA and the NOAA, a detailed exploration of the Earth's oceans provides more than 150 maps, photos, and satellite images combined with information on its diverse life and phenomena, as well as related technological developments.

The Timetables of African-American History

An exciting new addition to the popular Timetables series, this fully illustrated history is designed and organized for easy reference--from the first African communities through the days of slavery, to the Harlem Renaissance and the triumphs of the ...

Women Photographers at National Geographic

Celebrating the women who have helped make National Geographic one of the most visually spectacular magazines ever published, this colorful guide retraces a century of top-notch photography. 50,000 first printing.

New York Public Library Literature Companion

Biographies of authors, lists of recommended reading, and dozens of other resources assembled to please bibliophiles are contained in this reference book.

The Wall Street Journal Essential Guide to Business Style and Usage

A valuable reference for business professionals provides an A-to-Z guidebook on contemporary language style and usage that incorporates the latest business terminology and the special needs of the corporate community with the principles and practices of proper language usage. 25,000 first printing.

No Peace, No Honor

This behind-the-scenes account of the secret negotiations, in 1975, between the United States and North Vietnam to bring an end to the Vietnam conflict asks whether, in focusing on military issues first, the political and other issues of South Vietna...