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Classics Revisited
by Kenneth Rexroth Bradford MorrowThe history of, and comments about, 60 classic pieces of literature, ranging from Gilgamesh to Huckleberry Finn.
A Million Suns (Across the Universe, Book #2)
by Beth RevisGodspeed was fueled by lies. Now it is ruled by chaos. It's been three months since Amy was unplugged. The life she always knew is over. And everywhere she looks, she sees the walls of the spaceship Godspeed. But there may just be hope: Elder has assumed leadership of the ship. He's finally free to enact his vision - no more Phydus, no more lies. But when Elder discovers shocking news about the ship, he and Amy race to discover the truth behind life on Godspeed. They must work together to unlock a puzzle that was set in motion hundreds of years earlier, unable to fight the romance that's growing between them and the chaos that threatens to tear them apart. In book two of the Across the Universe trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Beth Revis mesmerizes us again with a brilliantly crafted mystery filled with action, suspense, romance, and deep philosophical questions. And this time it all builds to one mind-bending conclusion: They have to get off this ship.
Alternate Kennedys
by Mike ResnickWhat if the people of the Kennedy clan had chosen different destinies? 25 science fiction writers give you their guesses... THE NEW FRONTIER In hindsight, yes. It was the perfect decision. John F. Kennedy as Captain Jack Logan of the starship Enterprise. The man was perfect. Who wouldn't want to serve under him? But-at the time, who knew? It sounded crazy. Here's this old guy who's career is clearly fading fast-why cast him in Star Track .. .1 -from "The Kennedy Enterprise" by David Gerrold PLUS OVER TWENTY FASCINATING GLIMPSES OF DIFFERENT WORLDS AND ALTERNATE KENNEDYS!
Alternate Presidents
by Mike ResnickEvery 4 years, America makes a choice of futures. Here are 28 Americas that never happened, but could have.
Alternate Warriors
by Mike ResnickWhat if history's great peacemakers had chosen bloodier destinies? Mother Teresa, Susan B. Anthony, Gandhi, Saint Francis of Assisi, Martin Luther King, Jr. - what if they had fought back?
Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice (4th Edition)
by Colin Renfrew Paul BahnA textbook on archaeology: its history; the variety of evidence; survey and excavation of sites and features; dating methods; social, environmental and cognitive archaeology; 5 case studies, and the archaeology of people.
The Fever Tree and other Stories of Suspense
by Ruth RendellThe award-winning British author presents eleven elegantly written, gripping stories that discriminating fans will savor.
War Machine (Combat-K #1)
by Andy RemicIn a time of post-Singularity and FTL travel, the Helix War has raged across galaxies. When ex-soldier turned private investigator, Keenan, takes on a new case, he must overcome his demons and gather together his old military unit, a group who swore they'd never work together again.
The Magic School Bus Hops Home: A Book about Animal Habitats
by Patricia RelfWanda's best friend, Bella the bullfrog, is missing! The class wants to help look for her, so they travel to a swamp.
White Lies
by Margaret Ann ReidFierce ambitions and raging desires are concealed beneath a veneer of southern charm and chivalrous behavior in Charleston, South Carolina.
The Old English Baron
by Clara ReeveClara Reeve (1729-1807), novelist, was the author of several novels, of which only one is remembered -- "The Old English Baron" (1777), written in imitation of, or rivalry with, the "Castle of Otranto" by Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford, with which it has often been printed. Her novel has noticeably influenced Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." Her innovative history of prose fiction, "The Progress of Romance" (1785), can be regarded generally as a precursor to modern histories of the novel and specifically as upholding the tradition of female literary history.
Above World
by Jenn ReeseA suspenseful sci-fi escapade plucks two children out of the ocean for a thrilling adventure. Thirteen-year-old Aluna has lived her entire life under the ocean with the Coral Kampii in the City of Shifting Tides. But after centuries spent hidden from the Above World, her colony's survival is at risk. The Kampii's breathing necklaces are failing, but the elders are unwilling to venture above water to seek answers. Only headstrong Aluna and her friend Hoku are stubborn and bold enough to face the terrors of land to search for way to save their people. But can Aluna's fierce determination and fighting skills and Hoku's tech-savvy keep them safe? Set in a world where overcrowding has led humans to adapt - growing tails to live under the ocean or wings to live on mountains - here is a ride through a future where greed and cruelty have gone unchecked, but the loyalty of friends remains true.
Marrow
by Robert ReedThe Ship has traveled the universe for longer than any of the near-immortal crew can recall, its true purpose and origins unknown. It is larger than many planets, housing thousands of alien races and just as many secrets. Now one of those secrets has been discovered: at the center of the Ship is . . . a planet. Marrow. But when a team of the Ship's best and brightest are sent down to investigate, will they return with the origins of the Ship -- or will they bring doom to everyone on board? Robert Reed, whose fantastic stories have been filling all the major SF magazines for the past several years, spins a captivating tale of adventure and wonder on an incredible scale in this novel based on his acclaimed novella.
The Captive Heart
by Cheryl ReavisRobert McLarn had killed 5 men for vengeance, so the Cherokees had named him "Five Killer", a man doomed to live life armored in grief, until he met Hannah Albrecht. Western romance.
The Shattered World
by Michael ReavesA millennium ago magicians fought a war and smashed the world into a thousand pieces. Its pieces are beginning to collide. Soon all will meet and melt into molten Chaos.
Understanding Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings
by William ReadyAfter interviewing Tolkien for hours, the author has produced a readable, understandable introduction to Tolkien and his epic trilogy.
The Halo Effect: How Volunteering Can Lead to a More Fulfilling Life-And a Better Career
by John Raynolds Gene StoneA "business book with a heart," <i>The Halo Effect</i> illustrates how inspiration in careers and in lives can be renewed by service to others. Volunteer work can help you learn new skills, meet new people, and develop a whole new perspective on your goals. A complete resource that outlines everything you need to know about volunteer work, <i>The Halo Effect</i> includes an appendix that lists and describes the best volunteer organizations that need your help today.
The Have Gun, Will Travel Companion
by Les Rayburn Martin GramsThis program ran for six seasons--225 episodes--and this book tells all about its planning, its presenting, its struggles, and its people. If just reading the title makes you start humming the theme song, you won't want to miss a word!
10 Minutes till Bedtime
by Peggy RathmannThe countdown to bedtime is about to begin when a family of hamsters arrives at the front door. "All aboard," shouts the child's pet hamster, and it's off to the kitchen for a snack, to the bathroom for toothbrushing, to the bedroom for a story. And just as the child starts to read, more hamsters stream through the front door and the escapades accelerate as the countdown continues. Now in a sturdy board book format, this favorite bedtime book is ready for a younger audience.
The Palace Guard
by Dan Rather Gary Paul GatesAnalysis of the people and events around Nixon's White House and the Watergate scandal
Vital Friends: The People You Can't Afford to Live Without
by Tom RathDo great friendships have anything in common? Are close friendships in the workplace such a bad thing? These are just a few of the questions that #1 New York Times bestselling author Tom Rath asked when he embarked on a massive study about the impact of friendships. Along with several leading researchers, Rath pored through the literature, conducted several experiments, and analyzed more than 8 million interviews from The Gallup Organization's worldwide database. His team's discoveries produced Vital Friends, a book that challenges long-held assumptions people have about their relationships. And the team's landmark discovery - that people who have a "best friend at work" are seven times as likely to be engaged in their job - is sure to rattle the structure of organizations around the world. Drawing on research and case studies from topics as diverse as management, marriage, and architecture, Vital Friends reveals what's common to all truly essential friendships: a regular focus on what each person is contributing to the friendship - rather than the all-too-common approach of expecting one person to be everything. The book includes a unique ID code that provides access to the Vital Friends Assessment and website. This groundbreaking test reveals which friends play each of the eight vital friendship roles in your work and life. Tom Rath's fast-paced and inviting storytelling takes a mountain of important research and makes it remarkably accessible and applicable. By the time you finish reading Vital Friends, you'll see your coworkers, family, friends, and significant other in a whole new light.
American Scream: Allen Ginsberg's Howl and the Making of the Beat Generation
by Jonah RaskinBiography of Allen Ginsberg, best known for his poem Howl, the emblem of the Beat Generation.