Famous for the "bias cut," Madeleine Vionnet?s sophisticated approach to couture remains a pervasive influence today. Eschewing artificial and restrictive padding and stiffening, she liberated the female form with designs that integrated movement and comfort into women?s fashion. She also...  more

Famous for the "bias cut," Madeleine Vionnet?s sophisticated approach to couture remains a pervasive influence today. Eschewing artificial and restrictive padding and stiffening, she liberated the female form with designs that integrated movement and comfort into women?s fashion. She also championed unusual fabrics that were luxurious and sensual yet simple and modern?chiffon, silk, crêpe de chine, gabardine, and satin. Her most revolutionary creations?the handkerchief dress, cowl neck, and halter top?cling to and seamlessly move with the wearer. Vionnet?s principles of elegance, movement, architectural form, and timeless style continue to inform contemporary fashion. This lavishly illustrated book showcases Vionnet?s daringly original designs worn by 80 internationally famous models photographed especially for this book alongside original patterns and archival images by such icons as Horst and Steichen.

The hCG Weight Loss Cure Guide is a guide to Dr. Simeon's Pounds and Inches, which is the base hCG diet Protocol described in Kevin Trudeau's newest book The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don't Want you to Know About. Discovered and documented after decades of research by Dr. Simeons, the 'original'...  more

The hCG Weight Loss Cure Guide is a guide to Dr. Simeon's Pounds and Inches, which is the base hCG diet Protocol described in Kevin Trudeau's newest book The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don't Want you to Know About. Discovered and documented after decades of research by Dr. Simeons, the 'original' protocol promises a short term plan with long term results--a full copy of Simeons' Pounds and Inches is included in the appendix. This guide is the complete 'How To' in laymen's terms from start to happy ending. For most people, this can make the difference between reading about an extremely complicated and expensive diet protocol (as presented in Trudeau's book) and executing an inexpensive, simple protocol detailed by the physician who developed it (Dr. Simeons'). The guide includes non prescription ordering, mixing, storing, tips, menus, charts, and everything else you need to successfully lose the AVERAGE 20 - 30 pounds in about a month.

Synopsis Showcasing the Art Nouveau masterpieces of one of the worlds most outstanding and treasured artists, this beautifully illustrated reference book charts the life and work of a man who epitomized Parisian art during the fin-de-siècle. Telling the story of a man who was to dazzle the...  more

Synopsis Showcasing the Art Nouveau masterpieces of one of the worlds most outstanding and treasured artists, this beautifully illustrated reference book charts the life and work of a man who epitomized Parisian art during the fin-de-siècle. Telling the story of a man who was to dazzle the commercial world, the first half of the book explores how he achieved such success. From his early family life in Ivan?cice right through to his final days in Prague, it delves into every aspect of his career as it developed. Next, beginning with his earliest Parisian posters for the actress Sarah Bernhardt, the second half of the book focuses on Muchas most intense period of productivity in Paris, and documents his success as an avant-garde artist. Exploring his many decorative panels and commercial posters as well as his illustrations for books and magazines, it takes an in-depth look at his changing artistic styles of the period and reveals his sources of inspiration. The informative text goes hand-in-hand with stunning reproductions of Muchas most stirring and iconic works, from his Gismonda poster of 1894 to his The Moon and the Stars series of decorative panels of 1902. Featuring over 150 of his most important graphic works, Alphonse Mucha: Masterworks is the perfect gateway to learning more about this versatile artist one who was truly successful in producing both commercial pieces and high art. It is an ideal read for those with little knowledge of Mucha as well as those looking to learn more.

Pierre Bayard's "How to Talk About Books You Haven't Read," translated superbly from the French by Jeffrey Mehlman, comes at a time when a number of experts declare that reading in America is on the decline. Since the 2004 report from the US National Endowment for the Arts...  more

Pierre Bayard's "How to Talk About Books You Haven't Read," translated superbly from the French by Jeffrey Mehlman, comes at a time when a number of experts declare that reading in America is on the decline. Since the 2004 report from the US National Endowment for the Arts documented that Americans are reading less and less, there are more distractions than ever that keep people away from bookstores and libraries. The Internet, cable television, and other forms of entertainment, as well as the pressures of work, family, and social responsibilities quickly gobble up our days. For some people, a lack of erudition presents no problem. However, for those who would like to appear knowledgeable (even if they are anything but), Bayard comes to the rescue. The author, a Professor of French Literature and a psychoanalyst, assures us that "it is sometimes easier to do justice to a book if you haven't read it in its entirety -- or even opened it." Whew, what a relief! In addition, Bayard informs guilt-ridden non-readers that they are in very good company, since "mendacity is the rule" when it comes to reading. Few individuals who wish to be taken seriously by their peers will admit to never having read certain "canonical texts," so they simply lie and pretend to have read them. The whole spectrum of non-reading is covered here: books we've never cracked open, those we've merely skimmed, books that we've never laid eyes on but have heard about from others, and those that we read years ago and have long since forgotten. When books fade from our consciousness, we might as well not have read them at all, Bayard asserts. In many cases, "Our relation to books is a shadowy space haunted by the ghosts of memory ..." Therefore, if you are a non-reader, fear not; you have nothing to be ashamed of and you are certainly not alone.

Art Deco was the most important decorative style of the late 1920s and 1930s, and its expression in America was seen in virtually every area of the fine and decorative arts: architecture, sculpture, furniture, textiles, ceramics, silver, graphic arts, and jewelry. This splendid book explores the...  more

Art Deco was the most important decorative style of the late 1920s and 1930s, and its expression in America was seen in virtually every area of the fine and decorative arts: architecture, sculpture, furniture, textiles, ceramics, silver, graphic arts, and jewelry. This splendid book explores the indigenous tradition of Art Deco in America and, in over 500 illustrations, reveals the beauty and extent of the style as it was manifested here. Most of the important buildings, in all parts of the country, were embellished with strong Art Deco themes. William van Alen, Ely Jacques Kahn, and Joseph Urban, among others, created some of the most memorable architecture of the century: the Chrysler Building and Radio City Music Hall in New York; the Union Trust Building in Detroit; the Richfield Oil Building and the Pan-Pacific Auditorium in Los Angeles. Furniture, whether in homes, offices, restaurants, or nightclubs, was revolutionized by Art Deco's modernist stylizations (including the uniquely American skyscraper motif), and American designers from Paul Theodore Frankl to Donald Deskey to Russel Wright to Walker von Nessen created sofas, screens, and dressing tables in the Art Deco spirit. On radios, book covers, fabrics, automobiles--the influence of Art Deco abounded. This beautifully produced volume brings American Art Deco to life with illustrations of objects ranging from cocktail shakers to the Trylon and Perisphere of the 1939 World's Fair in New York. Alastair Duncan, an internationally acknowledged authority on Art Deco and Art Nouveau, and author of many books on the subject, has written the definitive volume on the American interpretations of one of the most successful design styles of the century.

Simplicity of form and function are twin ingredients of Italian country style. Italian Country is a beautifully photographed, informative look at the architectural elements, design flourishes, and distinctive details that define this unique style, and features a wealth of ideas for infusing your...  more

Simplicity of form and function are twin ingredients of Italian country style. Italian Country is a beautifully photographed, informative look at the architectural elements, design flourishes, and distinctive details that define this unique style, and features a wealth of ideas for infusing your own home with Italian country charm.

As her own words prove well, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis could be at times funny, buoyant, candid, irreverent, and of course poignant, too. This collection of quotes shares her thoughts on marriage, family, political life and ambition, publicity, privacy, and more as she confided them to intimate...  more

As her own words prove well, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis could be at times funny, buoyant, candid, irreverent, and of course poignant, too. This collection of quotes shares her thoughts on marriage, family, political life and ambition, publicity, privacy, and more as she confided them to intimate friends, family, and interviewers alike. Memories of her childhood, her love for Jack, her children and grandchildren, the Kennedys, her often misunderstood marriage to Aristotle Onassis, her years as a widow, and her later companionship with Maurice Tempelsman are all represented here, as are some rather remarkable correspondences with the Johnsons, the Nixons, and the Khrushchevs. A sampling of her wit and wisdom: "I was a tomboy. I decided to learn to dance and I became feminine." "Well, I think my biggest achievement is that, after going through a rather difficult time, I consider myself comparatively sane." "When Harvard men say they have graduated from Radcliffe, then we've made it." "If Jack proved to be the greatest president of the century and his children turned out badly, it would be a tragedy." Forty years ago, when the nation was coming out from under a period of mourning, Bill Adler edited The Kennedy Wit and in so doing helped the world remember a man and a president, not just a sorrowful event. To commemorate the tenth anniversary of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's death, he has edited yet another book of quotes celebrating life -- this time the life of Jackie. The accompanying DVD documentary is considered by many to be the definitive film biography of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and was produced by CBS News Productions for Arts & Entertainment Network.

Cameo Series. 67 plates in full colour. "Late in the 19th century artists and designers were searching for an alternative to the ponderous Victorian style which then predominated. William Morris with his Arts and Crafts Movement was the first to strike out on his own, and he was followed by...  more

Cameo Series. 67 plates in full colour. "Late in the 19th century artists and designers were searching for an alternative to the ponderous Victorian style which then predominated. William Morris with his Arts and Crafts Movement was the first to strike out on his own, and he was followed by three mildly dissimilar men who were to have a strong influence on the whole of European art: the Scottish architect-deesigner Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the English artist Aubrey Beardsley, and the eccentric Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi. The new style was based on graceful plant-forms, and the distinctive sinuous shapes appeared everywhere, from the entrances of the Paris Metro to the strangely elegant glass and furniture. The delicacy of the lines give a feminine air to most Art Nouveau design, a feeling echoed by such artists as Mucha, Maillol and Klimt, who often portrayed women. The essence of the style is shown in the superb illustrations while Renato Barilli's text tells the absorbing story of the mnost distinctive and the most cosmopolitan of movements in modern art.

Mucha's Byzantine beauties graced walls throughout Paris in the late 1890s. These romantic female figures were incredibly popular and forever changed the movement of art nouveau.

The Handbook of Forms and Letters for Design Professionals is an easy-to-use and efficient resource of forms and documents for everyone working in design--including engineers, architects, landscape architects, and interior designers who support the multitude of administrative and project...  more

The Handbook of Forms and Letters for Design Professionals is an easy-to-use and efficient resource of forms and documents for everyone working in design--including engineers, architects, landscape architects, and interior designers who support the multitude of administrative and project management requirements of a design firm. The Society of Design Administration (SDA), in conjunction with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its documents program, presents a full repertoire of procedural forms, documents, checklists, and spreadsheets used every day by design professionals in the areas of: Administration: Office administration Human resources Marketing Accounting Project management: Pre-bidding Bidding and negotiation Construction Post-construction An accompanying CD-ROM provides more than 100 ready-to-use sample forms and documents, many of which can be reformatted to meet users' individual needs.

The shortest route to mastering verb conjugations One of the greatest challenges in learning a language is mastering verb conjugations. The books in the unique Language Verb Drill series make it easier than ever for learners to meet that challenge. Drilling, whether it's for learning a musical...  more

The shortest route to mastering verb conjugations One of the greatest challenges in learning a language is mastering verb conjugations. The books in the unique Language Verb Drill series make it easier than ever for learners to meet that challenge. Drilling, whether it's for learning a musical instrument, a sport, or a language, is an essential part of a sound education because repeated, concentrated practice makes specialized skills become second nature. Unlike most verb books, which tend to concentrate on tables of conjugations, the books in the Language Verb Drills series allow students to focus exclusively on building mastery of verbs without being distracted by other elements of grammar. Combining the features of a workbook and reference manual, they clearly and systematically explain how a verb system works while providing numerous drills for practice. These revised editions of the popular study guides now include a final review section to reinforce the reader's ability to automatically select the correct verb form.

A unique, step-by-step five-year schedule to turn a neglected home landscape into a stunning garden that yields year-round pleasure. The book covers lawns, flowers, trees and shrubs, furniture and lawn structures, and much more.

A professor of classics and a masterful puzzle writer have concocted the challenges in this collection of crosswords for anyone interested in testing that residual bit of school-day Latin or in making play of the improvement of language skills. While the clues to the puzzles in this volume...  more

A professor of classics and a masterful puzzle writer have concocted the challenges in this collection of crosswords for anyone interested in testing that residual bit of school-day Latin or in making play of the improvement of language skills. While the clues to the puzzles in this volume appear in English, the answers are Latin. The questions vary not only in theme-ancient history, culture, language, or general knowledge-but also in type, from the straightforward to the cryptic and humorous. So if you're looking for a three-letter word meaning "here" and "sounding drunk," your answer is hic. And what could "the existing condition of one very old rock group" be but Status Quo? Like Omnia Gallia, the book is divided into three parts ranging in difficulty. The first two sections offer crosswords that will prove gratifyingly solvable even if your Latin stands at the amo, amas, amat or veni, vidi, vici level. But if you're looking for puzzles that push the envelope of your Latin linguistic quick-wittedness, section three is guaranteed to meet your expectations.

The scent of lavender fills the air in the French region of Provence. Hans Silvester, who has lived in Provence for almost 40 years, has photographed lavender in all four seasons, capturing the changing colors, shapes, and formal beauty of the plant. This vibrant new edition of the 1996 original...  more

The scent of lavender fills the air in the French region of Provence. Hans Silvester, who has lived in Provence for almost 40 years, has photographed lavender in all four seasons, capturing the changing colors, shapes, and formal beauty of the plant. This vibrant new edition of the 1996 original features an updated design and a smaller format. The stunning photographs, 40 of which are new to this edition, are complemented by a revised text and the addition of informative captions.As Silvester's photographs show, the fields of lavender encapsulate the sometimes contradictory nature of Provence: the rich, potent purple of summer contrasting with the subdued amber of autumn; the hard, gray earth of winter giving way to the tender green of spring. His images also reveal the area's varied terrain, from broad plains to hills and mountains, where scattered farms form a lavender patchwork on the rocky slopes. The text, by fragrance expert Christiane Meunier, recounts the history of lavender, which, as this sumptuous volume demonstrates, remains an essential element of the character and beauty of Provence. AUTHOR BIO: Hans Silvester, an acclaimed photographer and member of the Rapho agency, lives in Provence. He has published close to 20 photography books, including Abrams' Horses of the Camargue, Desert Eves: An Indian Paradise, and H2O: The Beauty & Mystery of Water. Christiane Meunier is a professional in the fragrance industry. She has published several books and articles on the history and economy of lavender.

The leaves, stems, buds, and flowers of lavender are valuable for a variety of uses. This revised and updated edition of the best-selling guidebook gives instructions for growing and harvesting the popular aromatic herb, with ideas for using it in the garden landscape, in crafts, and in recipes....  more

The leaves, stems, buds, and flowers of lavender are valuable for a variety of uses. This revised and updated edition of the best-selling guidebook gives instructions for growing and harvesting the popular aromatic herb, with ideas for using it in the garden landscape, in crafts, and in recipes. Projects are included for making potpourris, wreaths, garlands, arrangements, and even lavender-spiced chicken, halibut, potato salad, madeleines, and bread. An added section on festivals and farms offers travel opportunities for those who want to experience lavender culture. A full list of sources completes this definitive book.

LE CORBUSIER LE GRAND is the only book you'll ever need on the world's most influential architect.''He is the Leonardo of our time.'' - Eero Saarinen''He has provided enough for a whole generation to live on.'' - Walter Gropius''The world's greatest architect.'' - Oscar Niemeyer''Without...  more

LE CORBUSIER LE GRAND is the only book you'll ever need on the world's most influential architect.''He is the Leonardo of our time.'' - Eero Saarinen''He has provided enough for a whole generation to live on.'' - Walter Gropius''The world's greatest architect.'' - Oscar Niemeyer''Without question No. 1.'' - Philip JohnsonLe Corbusier (1887-1965) is known as of one of the giants of twentieth-century architecture and design. The Swiss-born, self-named architect was not only the creator of some of the most impressive buildings of the last century, he was also an accomplished painter, sculptor, furniture designer, urbanist, and author. His work and social theories continue to be a dominant force today, and his elegant manner, typified by his iconic round black eyeglasses, is still the signature look for architects around the world. Only a book grand in size could encapsulate such a legendary figure. Phaidon Press is pleased to announce the publication of LE CORBUSIER LE GRAND, a spectacular visual biography of the life and work of the father of Modern architecture. Weighing in at 20 pounds, this massive book is packed with 2,000 images and documents, many rare or previously unpublished. Drawing on an array of archival materials, this sumptuous volume depicts not only the vast and varied output of Le Corbusier, but also the major events, people, and forces that shaped the life of a man who continues to fascinate those in and outside the architectural world. LE CORBUSIER LE GRAND follows the same dramatically oversized design of the critically acclaimed Andy Warhol Giant Size (Phaidon, 2006). The large format enables the reader to explore in detail a myriad of fascinating photographs, letters, personal correspondence, art works, notes, press clippings, sketches, and ephemera all featured in this one of a kind publication. The rarely seen photographs and correspondence shed new light on Le Corbusier's relationships with Josephine Baker, Eileen Gray, Fernand Léger, Pablo Picasso, and many others. A separate booklet includes transcriptions and translations (from French to English) of all featured documents. LE CORBUSIER LE GRAND includes an insightful introductory essay by Jean-Louis Cohen, one of the world's most authoritative architectural historians, and incisive chapter introductions by Tim Benton, a highly regarded Le Corbusier scholar. This luxurious book is a striking addition to any coffee table, making it an extraordinary gift for anyone with an interest in art, architecture, or design.

The world's oldest and best-organized conglomerate now reveals management techniques everyone can use. Unlike other guides to business, The Mafia Manager shuns theoretical verbiage to present the philosophy of leadership that founded and captained "The Silent Empire" through centuries of...  more

The world's oldest and best-organized conglomerate now reveals management techniques everyone can use. Unlike other guides to business, The Mafia Manager shuns theoretical verbiage to present the philosophy of leadership that founded and captained "The Silent Empire" through centuries of expansion and success. Some sample pearls of wisdom:-"Be sure you understand what your boss has ordered before you act on his command. What if you whack the wrong guy, or bomb the wrong joint...Learn the art of asking questions." -"Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer." -"Don't become involved in any office political battle without first asking yourself, 'What's in it for me?' and then 'What's in it for them?'"-"If you must lie, be brief."

Comprised of 40 full-page, two-color plates of finished drawings in several media, this new volume reproduces Mucha’s extraordinary 1905 style book, Figures Décoratives, a summation of Art Nouveau art and design. New introduction.

"My mother says that charm bracelets are family histories that you can wear on your wrist -- each charm is a miniature, 14K memorial to family, passions, and pastimes." --Kathleen Oldford Charm bracelets are popping up in fashion magazines and on celebrities' wrists, signaling a hot new trend....  more

"My mother says that charm bracelets are family histories that you can wear on your wrist -- each charm is a miniature, 14K memorial to family, passions, and pastimes." --Kathleen Oldford Charm bracelets are popping up in fashion magazines and on celebrities' wrists, signaling a hot new trend. However, charms are not simply whimsical trinkets -- they are deeply personal pieces of jewelry, often family heirlooms passed down from mother to daughter. All that glitters may not be gold, but in the case Kathleen Olford's wise and enchanting new gift book, My Mother's Charms (HarperSanFrancisco; Hardcover; $18.95; April, 2002), the gems that await the reader do indeed seem woven out of gold. Like millions of devoted collectors, Oldford's mother has always believed that charm bracelets are family histories you can wear on your wrist. Based on four charm bracelets that belonged to Oldford's grandmother, mother, aunt, and sister, each chapter celebrates the memories and tells the story of the loves, passions, and perspectives of these women -- one charm at a time. These bracelets and musings commemorate the power behind women's stories and the joy that comes from remembrance. My Mother's Charms is a book to treasure and share, for mothers and daughters, aunts and nieces, and girlfriend to girlfriend

Following the success of Portrait of Venice and Palaces of Rome, this beautiful book tours the palaces, villas, and castles of Sicily.From the ancient Roman villa of Piazza Armerina through the Arab castles, baroque masterpieces such as Villa Pallagonia, to the art-nouveau Villa Bordonaro alle...  more

Following the success of Portrait of Venice and Palaces of Rome, this beautiful book tours the palaces, villas, and castles of Sicily.From the ancient Roman villa of Piazza Armerina through the Arab castles, baroque masterpieces such as Villa Pallagonia, to the art-nouveau Villa Bordonaro alle Croci- these pages reveal 30 public and private dwellings built and furnished by Italy's greatest architects and artists over the centuries. Luxuriant gardens full of flowers and statues, antique tapestries, glorious frescoed, and priceless furniture appear in hundreds of full-color photographs. History, art and anecdote intertwine in the text for an enchanting view of Sicily's great heritage.

Following the success of Portrait of Venice and Palaces of Rome, this beautiful book tours the palaces, villas, and castles of Sicily.From the ancient Roman villa of Piazza Armerina through the Arab castles, baroque masterpieces such as Villa Pallagonia, to the art-nouveau Villa Bordonaro alle...  more

Following the success of Portrait of Venice and Palaces of Rome, this beautiful book tours the palaces, villas, and castles of Sicily.From the ancient Roman villa of Piazza Armerina through the Arab castles, baroque masterpieces such as Villa Pallagonia, to the art-nouveau Villa Bordonaro alle Croci- these pages reveal 30 public and private dwellings built and furnished by Italy's greatest architects and artists over the centuries. Luxuriant gardens full of flowers and statues, antique tapestries, glorious frescoed, and priceless furniture appear in hundreds of full-color photographs. History, art and anecdote intertwine in the text for an enchanting view of Sicily's great heritage.

The Paris Apartment is a popular shop in New York's East Village, where visitors can step back in time and immerse themselves in the beauty and romance of antique furnishings. Reflecting an unusual mix of design influences (Baroque, rococo, neoclassical and Art Deco) and personal taste, its...  more

The Paris Apartment is a popular shop in New York's East Village, where visitors can step back in time and immerse themselves in the beauty and romance of antique furnishings. Reflecting an unusual mix of design influences (Baroque, rococo, neoclassical and Art Deco) and personal taste, its style is luxurious, playful, and wholly original. In The Paris Apartment, Claudia Strasser, the founder and owner of the shop, offers readers the quintessential guide to achieving this romantic Parisian look without having to spend a fortune. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful advice, she shows readers how they can transform their homes into a living environment that reflects both their personal style and timeless French elegance. Laid out in the form of an entertaining diary, the book helps Francophiles define their fantasy home, find inspiration, select a color palette and use light creatively. She also includes instructions for making canopies and valances; advice on dyeing fabrics and restyling furniture; tips on budgeting; guidance on shopping at flea markets and auctions; and a glossary of terms. Color photographs throughout illustrate the ideas and techniques shown in the book. As interest in the home experiences a resurgence, and as Americans become more careful about their spending, nesting has become the pastime of the '90s. People want luxury homes without spending a fortune. With its unbeatable combination of style and solid practicality, The Paris Apartment  is a home-decorating guide to treasure and draw inspiration from for many years to come. 

Rangers walk the line between life and death every day, but never before has that line appeared so thin or death felt so certain. Hot on the trail of the Outsiders -- a cult that's been making its way from kingdom to kingdom, conning the innocent out of their few valuables -- Will and...  more

Rangers walk the line between life and death every day, but never before has that line appeared so thin or death felt so certain. Hot on the trail of the Outsiders -- a cult that's been making its way from kingdom to kingdom, conning the innocent out of their few valuables -- Will and Halt are ambushed by the cult's deadly assassins. Pierced by a poisoned arrow, Will's mentor is near death and in dire need of the one antidote that can save his life. Time is not on Will's side as he journeys day and night through the harsh terrain to Grimsdell Wood in search of the one person with the power to cure Halt: Malkallam the Sorcerer.

Mankind puts its faith in many things -- gods, kings, money -- anything for protection from the world's many dangers. When a cult springs up in neighboring Clonmel, promising to quell the recent attacks by lawless marauders, people flock from all over to offer gold in exchange for...  more

Mankind puts its faith in many things -- gods, kings, money -- anything for protection from the world's many dangers. When a cult springs up in neighboring Clonmel, promising to quell the recent attacks by lawless marauders, people flock from all over to offer gold in exchange for protection. But this particular group, with which Halt is all too familiar, has a less than charitable agenda. Secrets will be unveiled and battles fought to the death as Will and Horace help Halt in ridding the land of a dangerous enemy. The worldwide phenomenon is back with a gripping new adventure. Yet for these Rangers, the peril is only beginning . . .

Sherlock Holmes was not the only writing Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) did but Holmes and Dr. Watson are his most remembered characters. Holmes titled himself a "Consulting Detective". His powers of observation, his understanding of crime, and his insights into the criminal mind were...  more

Sherlock Holmes was not the only writing Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) did but Holmes and Dr. Watson are his most remembered characters. Holmes titled himself a "Consulting Detective". His powers of observation, his understanding of crime, and his insights into the criminal mind were brilliant. His knowledge of things not related to crime were extremely limited, except in opera and the violin. Like many other authors famous for a single character, Arthur Conan Doyle attempted to "kill" Holmes. But the readers would not let this happen. Holmes eventually appeared in 56 short stories and 4 novels.

Journey through the splendor and the excesses of the Gilded Age "Every aspect of life in the Gilded Age took on deeper, transcendent meaning intended to prove the greatness of America: residences beautified their surroundings; works of art uplifted and were shared with the public; clothing...  more

Journey through the splendor and the excesses of the Gilded Age "Every aspect of life in the Gilded Age took on deeper, transcendent meaning intended to prove the greatness of America: residences beautified their surroundings; works of art uplifted and were shared with the public; clothing exhibited evidence of breeding; jewelry testified to cultured taste and wealth; dinners demonstrated sophisticated palates; and balls rivaled those of European courts in their refinement. The message was unmistakable: the United States had arrived culturally, and Caroline Astor and her circle were intent on leading the nation to unimagined heights of glory." ?From A Season of Splendor Take a dazzling journey through the Gilded Age, the period from roughly the 1870s to 1914, when bluebloods from older, established families met the nouveau riche headlong?railway barons, steel magnates, and Wall Street speculators?and forged an uneasy and glittering new society in New York City. The best of the best were Caroline Astor's 400 families, and she shaped and ruled this high society with steel. A Season of Splendor is a panoramic sweep across this sumptuous landscape, presenting the families, the wealth, the balls, the clothing, and the mansions in vivid detail?as well as the shocking end of the era with the sinking of the Titanic.

From the creators of the bestselling Secret Language series comes the key to the meaning of lifeFollowing the phenomenal success of The Secret Language of Birthdays and The Secret Language of Relationships, Joost Elffers and Gary Goldschneider have created a book that seeks to answer the...  more

From the creators of the bestselling Secret Language series comes the key to the meaning of lifeFollowing the phenomenal success of The Secret Language of Birthdays and The Secret Language of Relationships, Joost Elffers and Gary Goldschneider have created a book that seeks to answer the question, "Why am I here?" Just as the first books in the series explored an individual's relationship with both the self and with others, The Secret Language of Destiny explores one's relationship with the universe and what one is fated to accomplish. Based on an individual's date of birth, the book reveals what each person came into this life to achieve, what lesson is to be learned, and what goal is to be embraced. Destiny is divided into 48 karmic paths--from The Way of Expression to the Way of Transcendence. Each path outlines the purpose of individuals born on that path, what pitfalls are to be avoided, and how the journey on that path affects every area of life from work to love.Complete with 1500 black-and-white photographs and 2000 pieces of decorative line art, this is the ultimate sourcebook for answering one of life's great questions. Beautiful, intelligent, and thoughtful, The Secret Language of Destiny will delight fans of the Secret Language books, spiritual seekers, and anyone who has contemplated their purpose in life.

This beautiful and fascinating book is about the eccentric, high living, cultivated and mostly idle Sicilian nobility that was immortalized by Guiseppe di Lampedusa in his best selling book "The Leopard". Old photographs, period documents, especially photographed grand palaces, landscapes, the...  more

This beautiful and fascinating book is about the eccentric, high living, cultivated and mostly idle Sicilian nobility that was immortalized by Guiseppe di Lampedusa in his best selling book "The Leopard". Old photographs, period documents, especially photographed grand palaces, landscapes, the accoutrements of daily life- jewels, dresses, tableware, succulent food-all contribute towards a vivid visualization of the world Lampedusa came from and wrote about. Until the end of the 18th century, the Sicilian nobility conserved the ownership or at least the sovereignty over their entire island paradise. They spent their large incomes on making a bella figure at the Bourbon court in Palermo, in receiving their peers in the most lavish style possible in gambling, womanizing, attending the opera, promenading in elegant carriages, and maintaining not only grand palaces in town, but equally extravagant and formal villas in the countryside. Theirs was also a world of elaborate religious processions, marriages and funerals, glittering parties and balls until well into the 20th century, when the ratio of servants to population was the same as in Louis XIV's France. But finally war, revolution and idleness brought the Leopards to extinction. Everybody who loves Italy, Sicily, Lampedusa and decadence will be enchanted by this wonderful book.

How to capitalize on the biggest trend in business! Building a small business can be a major challenge for anyone. In today's modern workplace, women continue to have a unique set of obstacles to overcome as small business owners: skepticism from friends and family, difficulties obtaining...  more

How to capitalize on the biggest trend in business! Building a small business can be a major challenge for anyone. In today's modern workplace, women continue to have a unique set of obstacles to overcome as small business owners: skepticism from friends and family, difficulties obtaining credit and financing, and, generally, more scrutiny than male competitors. Whether you're about to build a business from the ground up - or buy an existing one - Small Business Savvy shows you how to succeed. Authors Normal J. Rist and Katina Z. Jones are entrepreneurial pioneers who have successfully launched their own small businesses, as well as worked as consultants to more than 500 women-owned businesses across the country. These two incredible mentors are your guides through the process of creating, launching, and expanding your business. They've seen it all, and understand the issues you face every day as a female small business owner. The authors show you all the ropes of small business ownership, including: How to thrive in even the worst economic times When it's worth taking a risk - and when to sit tight and await the "right" moment How women can crack any market Whom to turn to for advice in making pivotal decisions How to build a business that makes money while you sleep How to know when it's time to change your business Whether you're opening a small boutique or running your own public relations firm, Small Business Savvy has the facts, figures, and, best of all, the advice you need. Take it from your mentors, Norma and Katina, who've already "been there and done that" - if you believe in yourself, you, too, can succeed as a small business owner.

The elegant châteaux, luxurious estates, and stately private residences built in France over the past several centuries are spectacularly presented in this landmark volume. These dignified houses are remarkable not only for their beauty, but also for the rich history that has imbued their...  more

The elegant châteaux, luxurious estates, and stately private residences built in France over the past several centuries are spectacularly presented in this landmark volume. These dignified houses are remarkable not only for their beauty, but also for the rich history that has imbued their walls for centuries. Often built over long periods of time, expanded and redecorated according to the taste of the period, scarred by revolution and war, and restored magnificently by some of the best-known architects, interior decorators, and artists of their epochs, these great houses are tangible records of France's glorious past-- and present.More than twenty-five of the most enchanting properties are captured in all their glory. The reader is taken on a photographic tour through the regions of France, with visits to the châteaux in the Loire, Brittany, Burgundy, and Provence, among others. The thresholds of a number of the most private grand houses in and around Paris, the world capital of fashion and décor, are also crossed. Accompanying the magnificent photographs is text describing the fascinating history of each locale.The diverse architecture, incredible interiors, priceless furniture, painting, and sculpture collections, and fabulous, inventive designs for gardens and the surrounding landscape are focused on in this astounding and complete view of a particularly intriguing way of life that is difficult to conceive of as existing in the late twentieth century. Some of the most famous and beloved houses of the French nation, as well as some of the most private and difficult to visit, are illustrated. This is a book that celebrates the legendary and often-mimicked French life-style at its pinnacle.

The elegant châteaux, luxurious estates, and stately private residences built in France over the past several centuries are spectacularly presented in this landmark volume. These dignified houses are remarkable not only for their beauty, but also for the rich history that has imbued their...  more

The elegant châteaux, luxurious estates, and stately private residences built in France over the past several centuries are spectacularly presented in this landmark volume. These dignified houses are remarkable not only for their beauty, but also for the rich history that has imbued their walls for centuries. Often built over long periods of time, expanded and redecorated according to the taste of the period, scarred by revolution and war, and restored magnificently by some of the best-known architects, interior decorators, and artists of their epochs, these great houses are tangible records of France's glorious past-- and present.More than twenty-five of the most enchanting properties are captured in all their glory. The reader is taken on a photographic tour through the regions of France, with visits to the châteaux in the Loire, Brittany, Burgundy, and Provence, among others. The thresholds of a number of the most private grand houses in and around Paris, the world capital of fashion and décor, are also crossed. Accompanying the magnificent photographs is text describing the fascinating history of each locale.The diverse architecture, incredible interiors, priceless furniture, painting, and sculpture collections, and fabulous, inventive designs for gardens and the surrounding landscape are focused on in this astounding and complete view of a particularly intriguing way of life that is difficult to conceive of as existing in the late twentieth century. Some of the most famous and beloved houses of the French nation, as well as some of the most private and difficult to visit, are illustrated. This is a book that celebrates the legendary and often-mimicked French life-style at its pinnacle.

Louis XIV, regency, rococo, neoclassical, empire, art nouveau, and historicist pastiche: furniture styles march across French history as regimes rise and fall. In this extraordinary social history, Leora Auslander explores the changing meaning of furniture from the mid-seventeenth to the...  more

Louis XIV, regency, rococo, neoclassical, empire, art nouveau, and historicist pastiche: furniture styles march across French history as regimes rise and fall. In this extraordinary social history, Leora Auslander explores the changing meaning of furniture from the mid-seventeenth to the early twentieth century, revealing how the aesthetics of everyday life were as integral to political events as to economic and social transformations. Enriched by Auslander's experience as a cabinetmaker, this work demonstrates how furniture served to represent and even generate its makers' and consumers' identities.

Lucia van der Post has dispensed advice on style and living for more than three decades. Her subtlety, taste, common sense, confidence, and witty, aphoristic style have garnered her legions of fans, a must-read weekly style column in the Times of London, and a longtime perch at the top of UK...  more

Lucia van der Post has dispensed advice on style and living for more than three decades. Her subtlety, taste, common sense, confidence, and witty, aphoristic style have garnered her legions of fans, a must-read weekly style column in the Times of London, and a longtime perch at the top of UK lifestyle journalism. Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me?a bestseller in the UK upon publication in fall 2007?is van der Post?s warm, intimate guide to living stylishly through personal elegance, grace, and glamour. Leaving no aspect of a woman?s life unconsidered, the browsable sections include How to Wear Clothes; How to Look Good; How to Work and Have a Life; Love, Marriage and Happiness; Perfect Presents; and Home, Sweet Home.

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill "Whatever your mind can conceive and believe it can achieve." Napoleon Hill Be prepared, therefore, when you expose yourself to the influence of this philosophy, to experience a CHANGED LIFE which may help you not only to negotiate your way through...  more

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill "Whatever your mind can conceive and believe it can achieve." Napoleon Hill Be prepared, therefore, when you expose yourself to the influence of this philosophy, to experience a CHANGED LIFE which may help you not only to negotiate your way through life with harmony and understanding, but also to prepare you for the accumulation of material riches in abundance. Teaching, for the first time, the famous Carnegie formula for money-making, based upon the THIRTEEN PROVEN STEPS TO RICHES. Organized through 25 years of research, in collaboration with more than 500 distinguished men of great wealth, who proved by their own achievements that this philosophy is practical. AND The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason Travel back in time as you read this enlightening, insightful book on financial investment and fiscal success. Through a series of delightful short stories, straight from the heart of ancient Babylon, learn economic tips and tools for financial success that have withstood the test of time and that are applicable still today. Enjoy reading, and start saving today!

"STOP WONDERING WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE RICH AND START PUTTING MONEY IN THE BANK!" First published in 1937, Think and Grow Rich, is one of the most influential and powerful books on the subject of creating wealth--bringing the wisdom and secrets of the rich and elite to anyone who wants to...  more

"STOP WONDERING WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE RICH AND START PUTTING MONEY IN THE BANK!" First published in 1937, Think and Grow Rich, is one of the most influential and powerful books on the subject of creating wealth--bringing the wisdom and secrets of the rich and elite to anyone who wants to achieve great abundance in their own life. Thanks to an opportunity given to him by billionaire industrialist Andrew Carnegie, upcoming newspaper reporter Napoleon Hill spent over 20 years interviewing over 500 successful millionaires and global business titans, both men and women, in order to discover the formula for their successes. This formula, mentioned no fewer than 100 times within the pages of this book, has enabled millions of people, both men and women, to create massive wealth. In this book, you will discover: - A quick and easy way to attract wealth, which you can do in less than five minutes a day, and see results immediately. - The most effective way to get rid of the mental and energetic blocks which are keeping you from massive success in business and life. - The one, absolute must-have tool you need to ensure you attract more wealth than you've ever imagined...even in a bad economy. - One of the oldest (and most powerful) money-attracting techniques that will bring you the security and freedom you desire. - The most crucial element to attract more money in your life...and how you can master it with laser precision. It's time to, not just get out of debt (and stay out). It is time to be wealthy.

A practical desk reference to help identify and evaluate risky commercial terms and conditions, then negotiate or get help to resolve them. Construction is a complex business. Each project has its own unique physical and commercial considerations. Since there is no such thing as a standard or...  more

A practical desk reference to help identify and evaluate risky commercial terms and conditions, then negotiate or get help to resolve them. Construction is a complex business. Each project has its own unique physical and commercial considerations. Since there is no such thing as a standard or typical construction project, construction contracts should also not be considered standard. The contractor must carefully manage both in order to have a successful outcome and protect the companys interests and assets. This book will show you how to identify, understand, and evaluate high-risk terms and conditions typically found in construction contracts then negotiate to lower or eliminate the risk, improve terms of payment, and reduce exposure to claims and disputes. You don't have to be a lawyer to understand the risks and to be able to negotiate better and less risky commercial terms and conditions. The author has written this book without using legalese, instead providing real-life examples you can relate to from actual projects from small residential and retail to large commercial, industrial, and international work. This book will help you manage all these elements of the contract: Scope of Work & Schedule Terms of Payment & Cash Flow Assurances of Performance Insurance, Bonding, Indemnity, & Warranties Changes to the Contract Disputes & Their Resolution Damages Termination & Suspension Force Majeure International Contracting

Decade by decade, the lavishly illustrated "Vintage Handbags" recounts over 100 years of shoe history, from Elsa Schiaparelli's mesh bags for Whiting & Davis in the 1920s through the Hermes Kelly bag in the 1950s to the Fendi Baguette of the 1990s. Accompanied by archive images, fashion...  more

Decade by decade, the lavishly illustrated "Vintage Handbags" recounts over 100 years of shoe history, from Elsa Schiaparelli's mesh bags for Whiting & Davis in the 1920s through the Hermes Kelly bag in the 1950s to the Fendi Baguette of the 1990s. Accompanied by archive images, fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of period pieces, the most collectible and beautiful handbags are showcased. An invaluable reference as well as a visual delight of times past, the book explores the key designers, technical developments and cultural influences that shaped handbag design, revealing exquisite and groundbreaking work from such luminaries as Salvatore Ferragamo, Coco Chanel, Hermes, Fendi, Bonnie Cashin and Judith Leiber.

A glass of wine at dinner and a flatter stomach in 14 days? Yes girls, it can be done! The Viva Mayr Diet is the savvy diet for people in the real world who want to get a bikini body and revamp their health with ease. It's based on the world-famous Viva Mayr spa clinic in Austria, the hottest...  more

A glass of wine at dinner and a flatter stomach in 14 days? Yes girls, it can be done! The Viva Mayr Diet is the savvy diet for people in the real world who want to get a bikini body and revamp their health with ease. It's based on the world-famous Viva Mayr spa clinic in Austria, the hottest health and weight loss destination in Europe. After 14 days your stomach will be flatter, your skin will be glowing, you'll have a spring in your step and you'll be well on your way to getting a fabulous beach babe body. You'll feel so good you'll want to make The Viva Mayr Diet a way of life -- and let's face it girls, if you want to make a permanent dent into those love handles you've got to look a bit further ahead. The difference is that after the 14 days you'll be hooked and it should feel as natural following The Viva Mayr Diet as it is reaching for your lip gloss. Dr Harald Stossier, the medical genius behind it all, has teamed up with Helena Frith Powell, former serial dieter and author of Two Lipsticks and a Lover. Together they will take you through the simple principles of the diet, open your eyes to why following it makes perfect sense and walk you step-by-step through the 14-day practical plan. Dr Stossier and Helena also share their experiences of following the diet with rare insight and humour, telling you what to expect, how to avoid any pitfalls and how to reap the benefits of looking and feeling better than you have done in years. Sneak preview facts every girl should know: / Agonising over water or wine at dinner? Make it wine every time! / Stop eating on the move! Eating when you're all stressed out is your no.1 enemy. / Eat a cheese burger really slowly and it'll be better for you than wolfing down an all-organic fancy salad. / Never, ever skip breakfast! If you're really that busy, drop dinner from your day instead.

The Secret Language of Relationships shows how astrology can craft a relationship profile between any two individuals born during any two weeks of the year. The result is an indispensable guide to getting the most out of every relationship.

Here, for the first time, are almost 120 working drawings of 23 categories of horse-drawn vehicles, taken from the two major trade journals of the 19th century, The Hub and The Carriage Journal. Included are drawings for broughams, buggies, commercial vehicles, landaus, phaetons, surreys,...  more

Here, for the first time, are almost 120 working drawings of 23 categories of horse-drawn vehicles, taken from the two major trade journals of the 19th century, The Hub and The Carriage Journal. Included are drawings for broughams, buggies, commercial vehicles, landaus, phaetons, surreys, two-wheelers, wagons, and many more. The drawings are arranged in a loose leaf binder, so they can be easily laid flat or taken out and handled at the drafting board. The drawings come with a full description plus dimensions for springs, wheels, axles and body. A treasure trove for those interested in building, restoring or researching early vehicles.

Imagine a former French major getting vocabulary tips from her young children! That was the experience of Kristin Espinasse, an American who fell in love with a Frenchman and moved to his country to marry him and start a family. When her children began speaking the language, she found herself...  more

Imagine a former French major getting vocabulary tips from her young children! That was the experience of Kristin Espinasse, an American who fell in love with a Frenchman and moved to his country to marry him and start a family. When her children began speaking the language, she found herself falling in love with it all over again. To relate the stories of her sometimes bumpy, often comic, and always poignant assimilation, she created a blog called "French Word a Day," drawing more admirers than she ever could have imagined.With an approach that is as charming as it is practical, Espinasse shares her story through the everyday French words and phrases that never seem to make it to American classrooms. "Comptoir" ("counter") is a piece about the intricacies of grocery shopping in France, and "Linge" ("laundry") swoons over the wonderful scent the laundry has after being hung out in the French countryside while "Toquade" ("crush") tells of Espinasse's young son, who begins piling gel onto his hair before school each morning when he becomes smitten with a girl in class.Steeped in French culture but experienced through American eyes, Words in a French Life will delight armchair travelers, Francophiles, and mothers everywhere.

This highly original book by William Zinsser, author of the classic guide On Writing Well, tells you how to write about the people and places and events in your life that have been important to you—whether you’re writing a memoir, a family history or just a recollection of experiences...  more

This highly original book by William Zinsser, author of the classic guide On Writing Well, tells you how to write about the people and places and events in your life that have been important to you—whether you’re writing a memoir, a family history or just a recollection of experiences you’d like to preserve or more fully understand. Zinsser’s method is to take you on a memoir of his own: 13 chapters in which he recalls dramatic, amusing and often inspiring moments in his long and unusually varied life as a writer, editor, teacher and traveler.Along the way in these memoirs William Zinsser pauses to explain the technical decisions he made as he wrote them. They are the same decisions you’ll have to make as you write about your own life: matters of selection, condensation, focus, attitude, voice and tone. Written with elegance, warmth and humor, Writing About Your Life gives you the tools to organize and recover your past and the confidence to believe in your life narrative. It also gives you permission—through the example of a life enriched by change and risk—to make bold life choices of your own.

Your Vintage Wedding is a lavishly illustrated guide to the most popular types of twentieth-century weddings with advice on how to incorporate creative vintage details into your special day to add romance, fun, acrd unforgettable style. From the Art Nouveau elegance of the 1910s to the Art Deco...  more

Your Vintage Wedding is a lavishly illustrated guide to the most popular types of twentieth-century weddings with advice on how to incorporate creative vintage details into your special day to add romance, fun, acrd unforgettable style. From the Art Nouveau elegance of the 1910s to the Art Deco Hollywood glamour of the 1920s; from the night-club and café society of the 1930s and 1940s to the Audrey Hepburn-era elegance of the 1950s, Your Vintage Wedding reveals what weddings were like during these periods and how to add vintage elements to invitations, flowers, photography, music, menus, and more -- including finding the perfect retro gown. Playful, sophisticated, and filled with useful resources, this full-color book includes dozens of photographs to enchant and inspire. It features accounts and photos of actual vintage weddings, including a 1940s extravaganza on San Francisco's Treasure Island. Whether you dream of a 1910-style bash complete with potted palms, ropes of pearls, top bats, and dancing the tango or simply small touches that add beauty to the day, such as reviving the custom of wearing orange blossoms or tying lovers' knots in your bouquet ribbons, Your Vintage Wedding will help make it a day to remember.

For the first time in medical history, F. Batmanghelidj, M.D., has identified the crisis calls of the body for water -- pain, asthma, diabetes, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and more.  He has discovered the key to a longer, healthier, and more vigorous...  more

For the first time in medical history, F. Batmanghelidj, M.D., has identified the crisis calls of the body for water -- pain, asthma, diabetes, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and more.  He has discovered the key to a longer, healthier, and more vigorous life.  He shares with you his medical breakthrough, that many people put their minds and bodies under intolerable and unecessary stress and become sick simply because they do not drink enough water.  Unintentional dehydration leads to illness and painful, degenerative diseases that can be prevented, treated, and cure by drinking plenty of water.  You will learn how to use water to: * Prevent and reverse premature aging * Eliminate pains including heartburn, back pain, arthritis, colitis pain, anginal pain, migraine headaches * Cure asthma in a few days, naturally and forever * Cure hypertension without diuretics or other medication * Lose weight effortlessly and naturally, without strict dieting

Water and Salt: Your Healers from Within contains all Dr Batmanghelidj's fundamental research into curative powers of water. It was written towards the end of his life and gives an overview of all his lifelong research.  Our brain is 86% water. Everything you exude (tears, sweat,...  more

Water and Salt: Your Healers from Within contains all Dr Batmanghelidj's fundamental research into curative powers of water. It was written towards the end of his life and gives an overview of all his lifelong research.  Our brain is 86% water. Everything you exude (tears, sweat, phlegm, etc) is salty, and therefore needs replacing. Water should not be consumed with food but rather well before and well after...etc.  The majority of the population have no idea that they are dehydrated. It's not until you hydrate yourself that you truly begin to understand the signs and symptoms of dehydration.

A chronicle of the abuse of power and of the manufacture of state-sponsored medical propaganda, The Fluoride Deception reveals how military and industry scientists and public health officials buried information about fluorides potential for human harm, while promoting its use in dentistry. The...  more

A chronicle of the abuse of power and of the manufacture of state-sponsored medical propaganda, The Fluoride Deception reveals how military and industry scientists and public health officials buried information about fluorides potential for human harm, while promoting its use in dentistry. The Fluoride Deception reveals that fluoride pollution was the greatest legal threat facing the wartime Manhattan Project. And the book documents how a secretive group of powerful industries, who all faced extensive litigation for fluoride pollution, collaborated with the Institute of Dental Research to launder fluorides image. Well meet the dissident scientists who warned us about fluoride from the beginning. Well sit with the famous doctor whod alerted America in the 1950s to the dangers of cigarette smoking, who reported that fluoride was a systemic poison, with tens of thousands of citizens uniquely sensitive to even tiny doses. Well walk the cobbled streets of Donora, Pennsylvania, in the shrouded aftermath of the nations most notorious air pollution disaster in 1948, and meet the scientist who blamed -fluoride for the deaths. Today, that scientist joins a growing number of health experts who call fluoride a venomous and hydra-headed poison. They suspect its involvement in a host of modern illnesses, including arthritis, bone cancer, and emphysema, and a spectrum of central nervous system disorders such as Alzheimers disease and the epidemic of attention deficit disorder sweeping Americas children.Christopher Bryson is an award-winning Columbia Journalism School-trained investigative reporter and television producer. After reporting on Guatemalan Army human rights abuses from Central America in the late 1980s for the BBC World Service, National Public Radio, and The Atlanta Constitution, he won a George Polk Award for work at Public Televisions The Kwitny Report. In 1998, he was part of a team that won a National Headliner award at ABC News Productions for a History Channel documentary on the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.

A fire is smoldering in Southeast Asia. A fire, metaphorically speaking, that will soon sweep across our oceans and all corners of our continents, leaving little but death and destruction behind. The worst-case estimates are staggering and unfathomable: 100 million to 360 million souls lost; 1.9...  more

A fire is smoldering in Southeast Asia. A fire, metaphorically speaking, that will soon sweep across our oceans and all corners of our continents, leaving little but death and destruction behind. The worst-case estimates are staggering and unfathomable: 100 million to 360 million souls lost; 1.9 million in America alone. And perhaps most disturbing, and sickening, of all: There's an inexpensive, easily accesible cure that could stop this pandemic dead in its tracks, were it not for the government and Big Pharma greed supressing the truth about this super nutrient's value. Here, in this alarming investigation, you'll find the truth. The facts. Knowledge shared from Nobel Prize-winning chemists and other top scientific minds. Knowledge which, ultimately, may mean the difference between living and succumbing to the worst influenza outbreak we've seen in nearly a hundred years.

His latest book is a extraordinary and unique compilation of his 20 yrs of research in more than 40 countries, as he connects the dots between apparently unconnected people, events and subjects to show how everything fits together -- and to what end.

Barefoot on Vitamin D, written by Robert Barefoot, focuses on a variety of clinical studies within the medical community that discuss the importance of Vitamin D and the affects of this essential vitamin on the human body. He discusses the necessity of a diet rich in Vitamin D and Calcium to...  more

Barefoot on Vitamin D, written by Robert Barefoot, focuses on a variety of clinical studies within the medical community that discuss the importance of Vitamin D and the affects of this essential vitamin on the human body. He discusses the necessity of a diet rich in Vitamin D and Calcium to promote natural health. Barefoot relates clinical studies which show the role of Vitamin D in the inhibition of cancers, and the prevention of heart diseases and type I diabetes. The book also discusses the growing Vitamin D deficiency spreading across the country. This is a direct result of more and more people avoiding natural sunlight exposure for fear of skin cancer or other related ailments. As a result, the body is being deprived of natural resources needed to promote health. Barefoot on Vitamin D is an essential guide to understanding Vitamin D's role in maintaining your optimum health.

The Disease Conspiracy "The FDA Suppression of Cures" is written by acclaimed author and nutritionist Robert Barefoot. This book details previously suppressed clinical studies that document the essential role of vitamins and minerals in the prevention and inhibition of diseases, such as,...  more

The Disease Conspiracy "The FDA Suppression of Cures" is written by acclaimed author and nutritionist Robert Barefoot. This book details previously suppressed clinical studies that document the essential role of vitamins and minerals in the prevention and inhibition of diseases, such as, cancer, heart disease, MS and lupus. Barefoot explains the belief that disease in America can be eliminated with calcium and other natural vitamins and minerals despite the conspiracy by the FDA and drug companies to suppress these vital findings.

From Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, the best-selling, award-winning translators of Anna Karenina and The Brothers Karamazov, comes a brilliant, engaging, and eminently readable translation of Leo Tolstoy's master epic. War and Peace centers broadly on Napoleon's invasion of Russia in...  more

From Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, the best-selling, award-winning translators of Anna Karenina and The Brothers Karamazov, comes a brilliant, engaging, and eminently readable translation of Leo Tolstoy's master epic. War and Peace centers broadly on Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812 and follows three of the best-known characters in literature: Pierre Bezukhov, the illegitimate son of a count who is fighting for his inheritance and yearning for spiritual fulfillment; Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, who leaves behind his family to fight in the war against Napoleon; and Natasha Rostov, the beautiful young daughter of a nobleman, who intrigues both men. As Napoleon's army invades, Tolstoy vividly follows characters from diverse backgrounds--peasants and nobility, civilians and soldiers--as they struggle with the problems unique to their era, their history, and their culture. And as the novel progresses, these characters transcend their specificity, becoming some of the most moving--and human--figures in world literature. Pevear and Volokhonsky have brought us this classic novel in a translation remarkable for its fidelity to Tolstoy's style and cadence and for its energetic, accessible prose. With stunning grace and precision, this new version of War and Peace is set to become the definitive English edition.

A fun and fabulous guide to modern-retro sophistication, celebrating two iconic American women who define timeless style. When it comes to iconic personas, two of the most classic are the debutante and the bombshell. But in today's world, sometimes women want to be both. On the surface, Jackie...  more

A fun and fabulous guide to modern-retro sophistication, celebrating two iconic American women who define timeless style. When it comes to iconic personas, two of the most classic are the debutante and the bombshell. But in today's world, sometimes women want to be both. On the surface, Jackie and Marilyn were polar opposites, but they had more in common than just JFK. Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? explores the enigma women have pondered for ages, alongside inspiring advice based on details from Jackie's and Marilyn's public and private lives. Readers start by taking the definitive quiz to determine where they fall on the Jackie/Marilyn spectrum, and then it's on to customized advice on beauty and style, sex and marriage, power and career, decorating and entertaining, and more. Any woman who has aspired to Marilyn's sultry allure or Jackie's unstoppable elegance will love these entertaining lessons on channeling your inner Jackie or Marilyn in any situation. Packed with charming two-color illustrations, this is the book that gives every woman her own star power.

We are living in the most reckless financial environment in recent history. Arcane credit derivative bets are now well into the tens of trillions. According to Charles R. Morris, the astronomical leverage at investment banks and their hedge fund and private equity clients virtually...  more

We are living in the most reckless financial environment in recent history. Arcane credit derivative bets are now well into the tens of trillions. According to Charles R. Morris, the astronomical leverage at investment banks and their hedge fund and private equity clients virtually guarantees massive disruption in global markets. The crash, when it comes, will have no firebreaks. A quarter century of free-market zealotry that extolled asset stripping, abusive lending, and hedge fund secrecy will come crashing down with it. The Trillion Dollar Meltdown explains how we got here, and what is about to happen. After the crash our priorities will be quite different. But things are likely to get worse before they better. Whether you are an active investor, a homeowner, or a contributor to your 401(k) plan, The Trillion Dollar Meltdown will be indispensable to understanding the gross excess that has put the world economy on the brink?and what the new landscape will look like.