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First Among Equals

A revealing study of the inner workings of the U.S. Supreme Court describes the makeup, personalities, and philosophies that comprise this powerful and influential branch of government, tracing its evolving role since the days of John Marshall and examining some of the crucial issues with which it has dealt. 75,000 first printing.

The `F` Word

In an entertaining and poignant memoir, the best-selling author of Dear Dad combines personal reminiscences with inspirational advice on how to deal with poor family dynamics, examining his own dysfunctional upbringing, his relationships with his many siblings, and how he learned to make peace with the past. 100,000 first printing.

The Sniper`s Wife

When his wife dies in the Big Apple, Vermot Dectective Willy Kunkle is incensed that the NYPD write it off as an accident and so begins his own investigation. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002.

Chasing the Dime

Detective Bosch of LAPD Homicide suspects organized crime is behind the dead body found in his trunk, but he must dig up answers on his own in this gritty, noir mystery.

Halloween

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld shares his childhood memories of Halloween. Color illustrations accompany the text.

July, July

The reunion of a group of friends from the `60s spurs the events of Tim O`Brien`s eighth novel, which contrasts their lives in the present with their more colorful pasts, interweaving their stories into a mosaic of the last quarter of the 20th centur...

The Singular Pilgrim

Having journeyed to such far-flung sacred destinations as Bethlehem, Varanasi, and Lourdes, Mahoney recounts her spiritual adventures while offering insights into what draws pilgrims to certain places and why pilgrimages remain so popular.

Spring Training

The beloved and bestselling baseball scribe Shaughnessy and the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Grossfeld have teamed up to take readers on a wild ride through spring training.

Star Wars

The first of a trilogy of prequels to the much-loved Star Wars series, THE PHANTOM MENACE introduces the young Obi-Wan Kenobi and even-younger Anakin Skywalker as they become embroiled in an intergalactic conspiracy involving the trade embargo of Nab...

French Lessons

Mayle's ability to get the locals talking, his sense of humor, and his love for a good meal propel him around the French countryside to a variety of food festivals.