Despite the banalities of modern life, a group of friends and acquaintances--including spinsters, widows, rectors, retirees, and a bearded intellectual and his wife--encounter history and nostalgia, romance and death Author: Pym, Barbara Publisher: Dutton Adult Binding: Hardcover Language: English I..
Traces the life of the author of the best-selling guide to personal and financial success, "Think and Grow Rich," from his impoverished childhood in Virginia to his career as a business journalist Author: Ritt, Michael J. Publisher: Dutton Adult Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 05259414..
A close friend's intimate biography of the novelist illuminates her childhood, her college days at Oxford, her love affairs and friendships and their influence on her fiction, and the years when her fiction was rejected as unpublishable Author: Holt, Hazel Publisher: Dutton Adult Binding: Hardcover ..
A collection of recipes from the multicultural mix of Puerto Rican cuisine, which includes elements of Taino, Spanish, African, and American cooking, features traditional standards and contemporary favorites and includes drink recipes and a list of food sources. Tour. Author: Ortiz, Yvonne Publisher..
A guide that explores the spiritual and emotional dimensions of aging offers explains why each of us must confront certain issues in middle age, such as waking up to mortality, embracing sorrow, and savoring blessedness among others, in order to bring peace to our later years. Author: Raines, Robert..
Product DescriptionA probing look at the life of one of Italy's most powerful figures describes the many provinces of Gianni Agnelli, including the Fiat industry, several major Italian newspapers, and major stock.From Publishers WeeklyAs owner of the Fiat industrial complex, Gianni Agnelli heads an ..
a dark portrait of forthcoming social trends describes a world without individuals, independence, or values, and is complemented by an extensive introduction featuring the author's own commentary. Author: Rand, Ayn Publisher: Dutton Adult Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0525940154 ISBN..
The award-winning conservationist and ecological consultant recounts her assignments and adventures in various parts of the world and her efforts to protect our forests, watersheds, soils, landscapes, and wildlife from humankind and its expanding technology Author: LaBastille, Anne Publisher: Dutton..
When young Mattie Mills comes to Jexville, Mississippi, as the mail-order bride of the local barber, she finds a quiet, deeply religious community so cautious that even dancing is frowned upon. The only vitality comes from the McVay family, with whom Mattie quickly strikes up a strong friendship.As ..
Book by Borges, Jorge Luis Author: Borges, Jorge Luis Publisher: Dutton Adult Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0525069984 ISBN-13: 9780525069980..
Citing the challenge that racism poses to raising healthy African-American males, a guide for parents and educators offers strategies on dealing with contemporary problems, communicating effectively, and instilling a positive racial identity. 17,500 first printing. Tour. Author: Toussaint, Pamela A...
Children of American Military Speak Out Author: Truscott, Mary R. Publisher: Dutton Adult Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0525248153 ISBN-13: 9780525248156..
Describes the disappearance and brutal murder of a young American college student, Mark Kilroy, in Matamoros, Mexico, and the bizarre, drug-running cult responsible Author: Humes, Edward Publisher: Dutton Adult Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 052524946X ISBN-13: 9780525249467..
Refusing to look back on her life or to acknowledge the people, places, and events that had scarred her childhood, Camilla is forced to come to terms with the truth about her past, the limitations of motherhood and reconciliation, and the dark legacy of cancer in order to save her daughter. 20,000 f..
Text and drawings trace the life of a cat named Tiger. Author: Taber, Anthony Publisher: Dutton Adult Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0525078142 ISBN-13: 9780525078142..
Identifies the effects and long-term consequences of trauma on the human psyche, explaining how responses to violence can be passed on to subsequent generations while revealing how a greater awareness of the effects of violence can promote healing. Author: Weingarten, Kaethe Publisher: Dutton Adult ..
The director of the critically celebrated film, Daughters of the Dust, which won a cult following, brings her cast of spirited African-American women to the page in a novel that follows one woman's search for her African origins. A first novel. 22,500 first printing. Author: Dash, Julie Publisher: D..
Complemented by more than two hundred full-color photographs and illustrations, an entertaining travel guide takes fans of the long-lived soap opera Days of Our Lives on a tour of Salem, as it looks at some of the shows most memorable moments and characters. TV tie-in. 50,000 first printing. Author:..
A look at the life and career of the actress presents more than 150 informal, off-screen photographs, many never before published, that chart her evolution from cabaret singer in the 1920s to screen legend. 10,000 first printing. Author: O'Connor, Patrick Publisher: Dutton Adult Binding: Hardcover L..
SAME DUST JACKET AS STOCK PHOTO SHOWN. MINOR EDGE WEAR ON DUST JACKET AND BOOK COVERS. PAGES CLEAN AND INTACT. SMALL BLACK DOT AT CENTER OUTSIDE EDGE OF PAGES, NOT AFFECTING READABILITY. Author: Gale, Patrick Publisher: Dutton Adult Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 052524445X ISBN-13: 9..
The MacMahons are the central characters and even more so when Helen the wife & mother disappears..everyone assumes that she has drowned in the lake.Thus beginsa tangles,touching,& sometimes tragis story of love,loss & misunderstanding. Author: Rousseau, Jean-Jacques Publisher: Dutton Adult Binding:..
Widely recognized as one of the great dog trainers of his time, Richard Wolters's tested techniques continue to endure. Family Dog was the first book written for any member of the family, from age six to sixty, who wants to train a dog fast. By following the book's simple instructions, anyone can ha..
A comprehensive collection of the best reviews and other writings on movie from a respected film critic offers more than 275 chronologically arranged reviews, all with her unique, witty, and knowledgeable touch. 50,000 first printing. Author: Kael, Pauline Publisher: Dutton Adult Binding: Hardcover ..
Book by Herbert Warren Wind Author: Herbert Warren Wind Publisher: Dutton Adult Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0525111409 ISBN-13: 9780525111405..