From America’s “secret diplomatic weapon”
(The Atlantic)—a man who served five presidents and
ten secretaries of state—comes an impassioned argument for
the enduring value of diplomacy in an increasingly volatile
world.
In this unforgettable work of fiction, Donald Ray Pollock peers
into the soul of a tough Midwestern American town to reveal the
sad, stunted but resilient lives of its residents.
Spanning a period from the mid-sixties to the late nineties, the linked stories that comprise Knockemstiff feature a cast of recurring characters who are woebegone, baffled and depraved—but irresistibly, undeniably real.
Spanning a period from the mid-sixties to the late nineties, the linked stories that comprise Knockemstiff feature a cast of recurring characters who are woebegone, baffled and depraved—but irresistibly, undeniably real.
An exploration into the question of greatness from the Chief
Classical Music Critic of the New York Times
When he began to listen to the great works of classical music as a child, Anthony Tommasini had many questions. Why did a particular piece move him.
When he began to listen to the great works of classical music as a child, Anthony Tommasini had many questions. Why did a particular piece move him.
A rich and illuminating biography of America’s forgotten
Founding Father, the patriot physician and major general who
fomented rebellion and died heroically at the battle of Bunker Hill
on the brink of revolution
Little has been known of one of the most important figures in early American history, Dr.
Little has been known of one of the most important figures in early American history, Dr.
Sun Tzu's Art of War is widely acknowledged to be one of the
greatest tools for understanding and resolving conflict ever. But
how do you translate its military insights into practical tactics
you can use in the corporate boardroom, the PTA meeting, or the
family reunion.
Named Temujin at birth by his nomadic family in early Mongolia, the
great Genghis Khan used his skill and cunning to create the Mongol
Empire and conquer almost the entire continent of Asia. As ruler of
the largest empire in human history, he was as respected as he was
feared.
New York Times bestseller
The former Director of National Intelligence's candid and compelling account of the intelligence community's successes--and failures--in facing some of the greatest threats to America
When he stepped down in January 2017 as the fourth United States director of national intelligence, James Clapper had been President Obama's senior intelligence adviser for six and a half years, longer than his three predecessors combined.
The former Director of National Intelligence's candid and compelling account of the intelligence community's successes--and failures--in facing some of the greatest threats to America
When he stepped down in January 2017 as the fourth United States director of national intelligence, James Clapper had been President Obama's senior intelligence adviser for six and a half years, longer than his three predecessors combined.
The chief scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS)
turns a critical eye toward such practices as telepathy,
clairvoyance, precognition and psychokinesis. Are such powers
really possible. Science says yes.
According to noted scientist and bestselling author of The Conscious Universe, Dean Radin, magic is a natural aspect of reality, and each of us can tap into this power with diligent practice.
According to noted scientist and bestselling author of The Conscious Universe, Dean Radin, magic is a natural aspect of reality, and each of us can tap into this power with diligent practice.
Life and times of the 14th century German spiritual
leader Meister Eckhart, whose theory of a personal path to the
divine inspired thinkers from Jean Paul Sartre to Thomas Merton,
and most recently, Eckhart Tolle
Meister Eckhart was a medieval Christian mystic whose wisdom powerfully appeals to seekers seven centuries after his death.
Meister Eckhart was a medieval Christian mystic whose wisdom powerfully appeals to seekers seven centuries after his death.
National Bestseller. Pope Francis provides new insights into the
most popular prayer in Christianity, offering readers a guide to
living a life of meaning, purpose and strength.
This new work by Pope Francis illuminates the most important prayer in all of Christianity, verse by verse, in conversation with Father Marco Pozza, a theologian and a prison chaplain in Padua, Italy.
This new work by Pope Francis illuminates the most important prayer in all of Christianity, verse by verse, in conversation with Father Marco Pozza, a theologian and a prison chaplain in Padua, Italy.
The #1 New York Times bestseller.
New York Times Book Review 10 Best Books of 2017
Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S.
New York Times Book Review 10 Best Books of 2017
Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S.
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Dog Named
Christmas comes this heartwarming Christmas story about the
power of family and the strength and love that comes from our
pets.
In this fourth installment of the poignant stories of the McCray family and their lovable canines in rural Kansas, matriarch Mary Ann McCray is determined to shake up Christmas by accepting the role as Crossing Trail's first woman Santa Claus.
In this fourth installment of the poignant stories of the McCray family and their lovable canines in rural Kansas, matriarch Mary Ann McCray is determined to shake up Christmas by accepting the role as Crossing Trail's first woman Santa Claus.
