Presents the British novelist's firsthand report on the Spanish Civil War based on his experiences fighting against the Fascists  More Info

Makes correlations between success and geography, explaining how such rising centers of innovation as San Francisco and Austin are likely to offer influential opportunities and shape the national and global economies.  More Info

After discovering that who she thought was her father was indeed not, Portland-based "zinester" Nicole Georges embarks upon a journey of identity.  More Info

In Kublai Khan's garden, at sunset, the young Marco Polo diverts the aged emperor from his obsession with the impending end of his empire with tales of countless cities past, present, and future  More Info

Willie Stark's obsession with political power leads to the ultimate corruption of his gubernatorial administration  More Info

The hardships, tragedy, and devastating starvation that confronted the Donner party, which became trapped by winter snows in the Sierra Nevadas before they can make their way into California, are seen through the eyes of James Frazier Reed and his eight-year-old daughter, Patty. By the author of... More Info

"One of Mr. Saramago's last books, and one of his most touching," (New York Times), this posthumous memoir of his childhood, written with characteristic wit and honesty, traces the formation of an individual into an artist who emerged against all odds as one of the world's most respected writers.  More Info

Explores the homogenization of American culture and the impact of the fast food industry on modern-day health, economy, politics, popular culture, entertainment, and food production.  More Info

Famed UK novelist Margaret Drabble's complete short stories  More Info

In the last days of Salazar's dictatorship, H., a second-rate artist, is commissioned by a wealthy client, S., to paint his portrait. H. begins to work, but he has conflicted feelings about doing yet another flattering, bland depiction. He resents his client's success and confidence, he envies him... More Info

Culls top-selected cartoon stories from graphic novels, newspapers, webcomics and other sources in an annual anthology that features up-and-coming contributors as well as such established artists as Joe Sacco, Jeff Smith and Dash Shaw. 25,000 first printing.  More Info

Presents a study of the stock market crash of 1929 that reveals the influential role of Wall Street on the economic growth of America.  More Info

A poignant portrayal of the thoughts and events that comprise one day in a woman's life  More Info

The gifted English writer submits a strong plea for intellectual freedom, women's rights, and the cessation of war, in an annotated series of letters. Reprint. 12,000 first printing.  More Info

Presents twenty of the best works of short fiction of the past year from a variety of acclaimed sources.  More Info

Presents a history of World War I, focusing on the moral conflict between the proponents of the war and its critics in Great Britain.  More Info

Oskar Schell, the 9-year-old son of a man killed in the World Trade Center attacks, searches the five boroughs of New York City for a lock that fits a key his father left behind. Reissue.  More Info

Memories from Grass's children  More Info

Presents literature from mainstream and alternative American periodicals, including fiction, nonfiction, screenplays, television writing, and alternative comics.  More Info

Losing their considerable prospects in the wake of the economic recession and an unexpected pregnancy, James and Kate turn to drug trafficking to make ends meet and participate in increasingly risky ventures, from a kidnapping to a shootout, to maximize their profits. Original.  More Info

The best-selling author of Sandy Koufax and The Last Boy brings together the year's finest writing in sports, in all its drama, humanity and excitement. Original.  More Info

Our kids are becoming consumers at an alarmingly young age. Many children are already asking for products by brand name at age two. Toy and media corporations have long manipulated the insecurities of parents to move their products, but Buy, Buy Baby unveils the chilling fact that these companies... More Info

Argues that belief in God is irrational, and describes examples of religion's negative influences on society throughout the centuries, such as war, bigotry, child abuse, and violence.  More Info