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I give daily thanks for Robin Wall Kimmerer for being a font of endless knowledge, both mental and spiritual." -RICHARD POWERS, NEW YORK TIMES

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Makes Disneyland one of the most accessible theme parks in the world, with advice that is direct, prescriptive and detailed. With plans and profiles of hotels, restaurants and attractions.

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Enticing and intriguing, Ryan Dodgson's objects defy classification, but demand attention.

Far and away the most incisive examination for the central development in contemporary politics: the rise of populism on both the right and the left. Superb.' Thomas Edsall, New York Times columnist.

A pioneering expert in the study of hip-hop explains why the music matters--and why the battles surrounding it are so very fierce.

An exhaustive evaluation of literature published on the Indian Wars. Articles by leading historians include how to research the wars, build a good library, the best books on Custer and the Little Bighorn, the best books overall on the subject, suggested reading, and much more. Index.

A global journey through the science and wonder of the oceans

An epic narrative of World War II naval action that brings to life the exploits of the destroyer squadron that put up the most impressive record of any naval squadron during the war

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In this authoritative and fascinating new book, psychologist Sawyer tears down some of the most popular myths about creativity and erects new principles in their place.

An exhilarating journey through the subcultures, occupied squats, and late-night scenes in the anarchic first few years of Berlin after the fall of the wall Berlin Calling is a gripping account of the 1989 "peaceful revolution" in East Germany that upended communism and the tumultuous years of artistic ferment, political improvisation, and pirate utopias that followed. It's the story of a newly undivided Berlin when protest and punk rock, bo...

A unique and utterly charming guide to the history of mathematics.

When change requires you to challenge people's familiar reality, it can be difficult, dangerous work. Whatever the context?whether in the private or the public sector?many will feel threatened as you push though major changes. But as a leader, you need to find a way to make it work.

Song of Wrath tells the story of Classical Athens' victorious Ten Years' War (431- 421 BC) against grim Sparta, the first decade of the terrible Peloponnesian War that turned the Golden Age of Greece to lead. Historian J.E. Lendon presents a sweeping tale of pitched battles by land and sea, sieges, sacks, raids, and deeds of cruelty and guile, along with courageous acts of mercy, surprising charity, austere restraint, and arrogant resistance. ...

Intense, powerful, and compelling, Matterhorn is an epic war novel in the tradition of Norman Mailer's The Naked and the Dead and James Jones's The Thin Red Line. It is the timeless story of a young Marine lieutenant, Waino Mellas, and his comrades in Bravo Company, who are dropped into the mountain jungle of Vietnam as boys and forced to fight their way into manhood. Standing in their way are not merely the North Vietnamese but also monsoon r...

A commemorative anthology featuring the best stories from each of the 20 ghost story collections to celebrate Blair's 50th anniversary.