Bradley analyzes the multinational conflicts that set the stage for World War II, the Chinese communist revolution, and the Korean War, documenting Theodore Roosevelt's 1905 diplomatic mission in the Pacific through which the United States forged ill-fated covert agreements.

With his signature poignancy and no-holds-barred honesty, Augusten Burroughs recounts tales of his best and worst Christmas holiday memories.

Takes a look at the whole life of the Beatles star, casting new light on his years with the band Wings and wife, Linda McCartney, and revealing a man as haunted by his legacy--and particularly his relationship with John Lennon--as he was inspired by it.

Zadie Smith offers a collection of essays penned between 1999 and 2009.

In 1979 a secret unit was established by the most gifted minds within the US army. Defying all known accepted military practice - and. indeed, the laws of physics.

After spending much of his life shifting between various omnivore and herbivore eating habits, Jonathan Safran Foer presents a thought-provoking look at why and how humans choose their diets. Delivering the pros and cons of eating meat, Foer invites listeners on an insightful exploration into the many facets of food.

The parallel and powerful lessons that the great leaders of the classical world have for today's leaders in business and politics.

What is the difference between choking and panicking? Why are there dozens of varieties of mustard but only one variety of ketchup? What do football players teach us about how to hire teachers? What does hair dye tell us about the history of the twentieth century? In the past decade, Malcolm Gladwell has written three books that have radically changed how we understand our world and ourselves. Now, in What the Dog Saw, he brings together, for the first time, the best of his writing from The New Yorker over the same period.

Getting ahead in the U.S. helps listeners master real-life English, perfect their grammar, understand life in the U.S., and learn practical skills for everyday life.

Learning to speak clear, persuasive English in business situations presents a challenge for many ESL (English as a Second Language) students. Based on the popular "Ultimate "advanced-level courses, "Business English" helps professionals take their English language learning to the next level so that they can apply those skills to real-world situations--in the workplace, at school, and even at home. Twenty lessons help students improve their English through true-to-life dialogues, practical idiomatic expressions, and examples of grammar and vocabulary usage. Extensive cultural notes describe business culture in America, as well as the ins and outs of daily American life. Four 60-minute CDs with dialogues from each lesson complete the package and add value to this information-packed program! Plus, an extensive appendix includes a guide to English grammar, vocabulary, and list of industry-specific terms. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

For Jennifer Boylan, creaking stairs, fleeting images in the mirror, and remote whispers were everyday events in the Pennsylvania house she grew up in. But those spirits weren't the only ghosts: Jenny herself--James then--lived in a haunted body, and both her reticent father and her impulsive sister would soon become ghosts to her as well. This book is a candid investigation of what it means to be "haunted." Looking back on the spirits who invaded her family home, Boylan launches a full investigation with the help of an earnest but questionable group of local ghostbusters. Boylan also examines the ways we find connections between the people we once were and the people we become, showing us how love, forgiveness, and humor help us find peace--with our ghosts, with our loved ones, and with the uncanny boundaries, real and imagined, between men and women.

A narrative history of the destruction of Atlanta told through the points of view of key participants, both the Confederate and Union and how from its ashes and new South would arise.

Take Off In German makes learning or brushing up on the language quick, easy, and fun. Follow an integrated course including activities and dialogues with native speakers so nou can feel confident in day-to-day conversation. The course offers expert help when you are travelling with full audio available as an mp3 download for practice while on the move. This complete language learning kit contains everything you need to speak, read, write and understand German, and gives you flexibility when learning. The pack includes a clear, easy-to-use coursebook, full mp3 audio available to download, 4 audio CDs, and online activities and dialogues to support you as you pick up your new language. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

The Take Off series makes learning or brushing up on a language quick, easy, and fun. Each pack includes a clear, easy-to-use coursebook, full MP3 audio to download, 5 CDs, including extra audio to practice on CD or MP3, a handy 2-in-1 travel dictionary and phrasebook, and online activities and dialogues. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Take Off In Portuguese makes learning or brushing up on your Portuguese quick, easy, and fun. Follow an integrated course including activities and dialogues with native speakers so you can feel confident in day-to-day conversation. The course offers expert help when you are travelling with mp3 audio download for practice while on the move. This complete language learning kit contains everything you need to speak, read, write and understand Portuguese, and gives you flexibility when learning. The pack includes a clear, easy-to-use coursebook, full mp3 audio available to download, and 4 audio CDs to support you as you pick up your new language. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Take Off In Greek makes learning or brushing up on the language quick, easy, and fun. Follow an integrated course including activities and dialogues with native speakers so you can feel confident in day-to-day conversation. The course offers expert help when you are travelling with mp3 audio download for practice while on the move. This complete language learning kit contains everything you need to speak, read, write and understand Greek, and gives you flexibility when learning. The pack includes a clear, easy-to-use coursebook, full mp3 audio available to download, and 4 audio CDs to support you as you pick up your new language. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Take Off In Russian makes learning or brushing up on your Russian quick, easy, and fun. Follow an integrated course including activities and dialogues with native speakers so you can feel confident in day-to-day conversation. The course offers expert help when you are travelling with mp3 audio download for practice while on the move. This complete language learning kit contains everything you need to speak, read, write and understand Russian, and gives you flexibility when learning. The pack includes a clear, easy-to-use coursebook, full mp3 audio available to download, and 4 audio CDs to support you as you pick up your new language. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

The Take Off series makes learning or brushing up on a language quick, easy, and fun. Each pack includes a clear, easy-to-use coursebook, full MP3 audio to download, 5 CDs, including extra audio to practice on CD or MP3, a handy 2-in-1 travel dictionary and phrasebook, and online activities and dialogues. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

The Take Off series makes learning or brushing up on a language quick, easy, and fun. Each pack includes a clear, easy-to-use coursebook, full MP3 audio to download, 5 CDs, including extra audio to practice on CD or MP3, a handy 2-in-1 travel dictionary and phrasebook, and online activities and dialogues. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

The Take Off series makes learning or brushing up on a language quick, easy, and fun. Each pack includes a clear, easy-to-use coursebook, full MP3 audio to download, 5 CDs, including extra audio to practice on CD or MP3, a handy 2-in-1 travel dictionary and phrasebook, and online activities and dialogues. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

The Take Off series makes learning or brushing up on a language quick, easy, and fun. Each pack includes a clear, easy-to-use coursebook, full MP3 audio to download, 5 CDs, including extra audio to practice on CD or MP3, a handy 2-in-1 travel dictionary and phrasebook, and online activities and dialogues. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Everitt delivers an account of the former orphan who became Roman emperor in A.D. 117 after the death of his guardian Trajan. Hadrian strengthened Rome by ending territorial expansion and fortifying existing borders. And--except for the uprising he triggered in Judea--his strength-based diplomacy brought peace to the realm after a century of warfare.

In his groundbreaking book "Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, " Dr. Chopra revealed the connection between health and consciousness. In this work, he takes the process a step further, showing how the body is actually a reflection of the mind.

Colloquial Gujarati is easy to use with step by step instruction. Specially written by experienced teachers for self-study or class use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Gujarati. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.