A neurologist describes his struggle to recover from a mountain climbing accident and examines the effects of a neural injury on the sense of self Author: Oliver Sacks Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0671467808 ISBN-13: 9780671467807..
The author recounts her successful efforts to teach Ildefonso, a deaf twenty-seven-year-old Mexican man, to read and communicate, and raises questions about teaching methods and what it means to be human Author: Schaller, Susan Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 06..
Describes the effects of the drug L-DOPA on twenty patients with encephalitic Parkinsonism Author: Sacks, Oliver W. Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0671648349 ISBN-13: 9780671648343..
Exploring the experiences of Italian Jews under fascism, five factual narratives and extensive interviews reconstruct Mussolini's Italy for Italian Jews Author: Stille, Alexander Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0671671529 ISBN-13: 9780671671525..
The authors discuss a new way of judging and interpreting global events as the necessary context of investment strategy Author: Rees-Mogg, William Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 067162735X ISBN-13: 9780671627355..
Chronicles the life and thirty-year music career of Bob Dylan, from his early protest songs through his near-fatal motorcycle accident, his divorce, and his religious conversion, to his recent rock comeback Author: Heylin, Clinton Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10:..
Book by Daphna Ayalah, Isaac J. Weinstock Author: Isaac J. Weinstock Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0671400959 ISBN-13: 9780671400958..
Explains behind-the-scenes techniques used in politics, discusses alliances, enemies, deals, and reputations, and shares anecdotes about top politicians Author: Matthews, Chris Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0671631608 ISBN-13: 9780671631604..
Book by Hoagland, Edward Author: Hoagland, Edward Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 067164985X ISBN-13: 9780671649852..
Gorodish and Alba open an information agency, learn that supposedly dead punk-rock star Lola Black is living in France, and set off to find Lola and a fortune Author: Delacorta Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0671477528 ISBN-13: 9780671477523..
BACK IN PRINT WITH A REVISED PREFACEMicrocosmos brings together the remarkable discoveries of microbiology of the past two decades and the pioneering research of Dr. Margulis to create a vivid new picture of the world that is crucial to our understanding of the future of the planet. Addressed to gen..
A month-by-month chronological account of the events of World War II follows the conflict from September 1939 to August 1945 Author: Pitt, Frances Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0671688804 ISBN-13: 9780671688806..
Classic book on the psychology of consciousness. Author: Adam Smith Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0671452096 ISBN-13: 9780671452094..
A detailed investigation into the feeding behavior of ravens during four winters in Maine comes to several amazing conclusions Author: Bernd Heinrich Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0671678094 ISBN-13: 9780671678098..
Interviews with top contemporary pianists document their childhoods, education, professional experiences, and feeling for classical music Author: Dubal, David Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0671492403 ISBN-13: 9780671492403..
Twenty-five portraits of figures from the Jewish tradition explore the mysteries of Jewish existence and themes of humility, silence, loyalty, and truth, and feature Esther, Noah, Daniel, Ruth, and others Author: Wiesel, Elie Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0671..
The author describes his twenty month ordeal in the Nazi death camp Author: Primo Levi Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0671605410 ISBN-13: 9780671605414..
Essays discuss nuclear war, George Orwell, tourism, chivalry, nudism, the Indy 500 race, Yugoslavia, modernism, and modern American manners Author: Fussell, Paul Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0671638661 ISBN-13: 9780671638665..
Through Ralph Steadman's illustrations and text the Big I Am reveals a few of his thoughts Author: Steadman, Ralph Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0671635050 ISBN-13: 9780671635053..
Presenting a view in text and paintings of Las Vegas, this book features portraits of the celebrities who have played in the casinos and in the life of America and offers a unique view of the country's popular culture and politics Author: Herr, Michael Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Lang..
A meditation on the meaning of the Nazi exterminations after the passing of forty years reveals how memories of the Holocaust have been filtered and rearranged by both the oppressor and the victims Author: Primo Levi Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0671632809 IS..
An investigation into the perplexing and painful problem of suicide examines the causes and consequences of suicide in America, assesses possible prevention measures, and discusses approaches to healing for those touched by the deaths of loved ones Author: Colt, George Howe Publisher: Summit Books B..
After his friend drowns, fifteen-year-old Noah Krainik decides to leave his childhood and hometown in the frozen wilderness of Northern Manitoba and journey to a new life in the city of Toronto Author: Norman, Howard Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0671532316 IS..
Recounts how the Celtics' 1990-91 season fell apart after Bird, McHale, and Parish were injured and the innovative coach was criticized in a city rife with racial tension for using young black players to change the Celtic's style Author: McCallum, Jack Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Lang..