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Michael Lewis was fresh out of Princeton and the London School of Economics when he landed a job at Salomon Brothers, one of Wall Street's premier investment firms. During the next three years, Lewis rose from callow trainee to bond salesman, raking in mi
About Dostoevskys Notes from UndergroundThe novels of Dostoevsky are seething whirlpools, gyrating sandstorms, waterspouts that hiss and boil and suck us in. They are composed purely and wholly of the stuff of the soul. Against our wills we are drawn in,
The Norton Library edition of The Sun Also Rises features the complete text of the first edition, first printing (1926). Verna Kales artful introduction highlights how the novel is steeped in the recent history of World War I and explores how Hemingway us
Mesmerizingly good the best, truest translation of Dostoevskys masterpiece into English. Its a magnificent, almost terrifying achievement of translation, one that makes its predecessors, however worthy, seem safe and polite.STEVE DONAGHUE, Open Letters M
"This fine version, with David Cronenberg's inspired introduction and the new translator's beguiling afterword, is, I suspect, the most disturbing though the most comforting of all so far; others will follow, but don't hesitate: this is the transforming t
An extraordinary-and strikingly illustrated-reflection on the meaning of war from one of our greatest living writers.
A thought-provoking and humorous collection on NASA and the future of space travel.
From a thirty-year veteran of The New Yorker comes the most irreverent and helpful book on language since Eats, Shoots & Leaves
[B. H. Fairchild] is the American voice at its best: confident and conflicted, celebratory and melancholic.The New York Times
Considered by Rumi to be the master of Sufi mystic poetry, Attar is best known for his epic poem The Conference of the Birds, a magnificent allegorical tale about the souls search for meaning. The poem recounts the perilous journey of the worlds birds to
A dramatic and extraordinarily rare survivors' view of a major air crash, twenty-five years after the tragedy.
This Norton Critical Edition of one of Defoeâs most important works reprints the 1722 text, the only edition published in Defoeâs lifetime.
This Norton Critical Edition includes:The 1925 first American edition text, introduced and annotated by Anne Fernald. A map of Mrs. Dalloways London. An unusually rich selection of contextual materials, including diary entries and letters related to t
A boys green thumb grows wild in this playful debut picture book about the merriment and mishaps of collecting houseplants
Mother love is often seen as sacred, but for many children the relationship is a painful struggle. Using the newest research on human attachment and brain development, Terri Apter, an internationally acclaimed psychologist and writer, unlocks the mysterie
Readers of his essays in Natural History magazine recognise Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favourite essays across a myriad of topics. The title essay
A perennial favourite, Edith Hamiltons best-selling The Greek Way captures with "Homeric power and simplicity" (The New York Times) the spirit of the golden age of Greece in the fifth century BC, the time of its highest achievements. She explores the Gree
Ancient Stoic insights combined with modern psychological research help us overcomeand even benefit fromeveryday obstacles.
This Norton Critical Edition includes:The First Folio (1623) text of Twelfth Night, newly edited and annotated. Natasha Kordas expert introduction and list of textual edits made to the Folio text for this edition. Intertexts, a rich selection of ancie
It also incorporates revisions that Hardy made in his "study copy" of the novel and in his marked printers copy and page proofs for the Harper and Brothers "sixpenny edition" of 1901, whenever these revisions could be confidently judged to represent Hardy
Michael Shinagel has collated the reprint with all six authorized editions published by Taylor in 1719 to achieve a text that is faithful to Defoe's original edition. Annotations assist the reader with obscure words and idioms, biblical references, and n
Now with a new introduction on how this book can help readers overcome any of lifeâs obstacles, Deep Survival motivates and enlightens.
In the most ambitious one-volume American history in decades, award-winning historian Jill Lepore offers a magisterial account of the origins and rise of a divided nation.
Just before the 2002 season opens, the Oakland Athletics must relinquish its three most prominent (and expensive) players and is written off by just about everyonebut then comes roaring back to challenge the American League record for consecutive wins. Ho
A powerful sequel to Benjamin R. Barber's best-selling Jihad vs. McWorld, Consumed offers a vivid portrait of a global economy that overproduces goods and targets children as consumers in a market where there are never enough shoppersand where the primary
Elaine Sciolino, the former Paris bureau chief of The New York Times, invites us on a tour of her favourite Parisian street. I can never be sad on the rue des Martyrs, Sciolino explains as she celebrates the areas rich history and vibrant lives. While man
Drawing on the greatest writers of its civilization, Hamilton vividly depicts the life and spirit of Rome.
In Of Woman Born, originally published in 1976, influential poet and feminist Adrienne Rich examines the patriarchic systems and political institutions that define motherhood. Exploring her own experienceas a woman, a poet, a feminist and a mothershe find
In what renowned translator Arthur Goldhammer called "a piano reduction of an orchestral score," the first volume of Stephane Heuet's adaptation of In Search of Lost Time electrified the graphic community like no other-re-presenting the novel for anyone w
A delightful and distinctive picture book about Dr Virginia Apgar, who invented the eponymous test for evaluating newborn health thats used worldwide every day
The first great adventure story in the Western canon, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty and power; about marriage, family and identity; and about travellers, hospitality and the changing meanings of home
Longlisted for the 2022 National Book Award for Nonfiction âRebel historianâ Kelly Lytle Hernández reframes our understanding of US history in this ground breaking narrative of revolution in the borderlands.
To solve the problems of the twenty-first century, historian John Charles Chasteen argues that we must first know our shared human story
The text is that of the 1813 first edition, accompanied by revised and expanded explanatory annotations. This edition also includes: biographical portraits of Austen by members of her family and, new to the fourth edition, those by Jon Spence (Becoming
Bringing the benefits of polyvagal theory to readers through easy-to-implement exercises
When Emily Wilsons translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017revealing the ancient poem in a contemporary idiom that was fresh, unpretentious and lean (Madeline Miller, The Washington Post)critics lauded it as a revelation (Susan Chira, The New York Time
Through a quartet of four interwoven stories, A Contract With God express the joy, exuberance, tragedy, and drama of life on the mythical Dropsie Avenue in the Bronx. This is the legendary book that launched a new art form and reaffirmed Will Eisner as on
Passionate Marriage has long been recognized as the pioneering book on intimate human relationships. Now with a new preface by the author, this updated edition explores the ways we can keep passion alive and even reach the height of sexual and emotional f
Telling perhaps the most important forgotten story in American history, eminent historian Nell Irvin Painter guides us through more than two thousand years of Western civilization, illuminating not only the invention of race but also the frequent praise o
In recent years, computers have learned to diagnose diseases, drive cars, write clean prose and win game shows. Advances like these have created unprecedented economic bounty but in their wake median income has stagnated and employment levels have fallen.
Our world is built on an invisible one we are barely beginning to understand. In The Hidden Half of Nature, geologist David R. Montgomery and biologist Anne Biklé argue that Earths smallest creaturesmicrobescould fundamentally change how we grow food, wha
This liberating book shows us that examining our attitudes toward moneyearning it, spending it, and giving it awayoffers surprising insight into our lives. Through personal stories and practical advice, Lynne Twist asks us to discover our relationship wit
Facebook, PayPal, Alibaba, Uberthese companies have upended entire industries by harnessing a single phenomenon: the platform business model. Platform Revolution delivers the first comprehensive analysis of how platforms match producers and consumers in a
Since the dawn of agriculture, great civilizations have sunk into poverty after destroying their once fertile land. Today, few people realise how close we are to the same fate if we dont take action. In Growing a Revolution, David R. Montgomery leads us o
Theres no better guide through mind-expanding questions such as what the nature of space and time is, how we fit within the universe, and how the universe fits within us than Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos.
If youve ever felt ineffective, invisible or inarticulate, chances are you werent actually any of those things. Those feelings may instead have been the result of a lack of awareness we all seem to have for how our words, actions and even our mere presenc
The agave plant was never destined to become tasteless, cheap tequila. Follow Gary Nabhan and David Suro Pinera on the trail with archaeologists and botanists to caves where 9,000-year-old remains of agaves have been found, and then fast track to the 1990
How the Other Half Lives occupies a premier place on a small list of American booksalong with Uncle Toms Cabin, The Jungle, Silent Spring, The Feminine Mystique, and Unsafe at Any Speedthat changed public opinion, influenced public policy, and left an ind
The most celebrated book on counterpoint is Fux's great theoretical work Gradus ad Parnassum. Since its appearance in 1725, it has been used by and has directly influenced the work of many of the greatest composers. J.S. Bach held it in high esteem, Leopo
Which of these bizarre phenomena, if any, can really exist in our universe? Black holes, down which anything can fall but from which nothing can return; wormholes, short spacewarps connecting regions of the cosmos; singularities, where space and time are
At issue are the politics of language; the uses of scholarship; and the topics of racism, history, and motherhood among others called forth by Rich as "part of the effort to define a female consciousness which is political, aesthetic, and erotic, and w
This Norton Critical Edition includes:The texts and original illustrations from the 1897 editions of Alices Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass as well as the 1878 edition of The Hunting of the Snark. Revised and updated footnotes, he
Welcome to the fully-updated and revised 6th edition of The Wonder Weekswith 30% new material. Fussy at five weeks. Cranky at 19-weeks. Clingy at a year. The baby must be approaching a leap; a time during which new skills are mastered, discoveries are mad
"Just reading these documents brings this great composer to life in a most exciting and vivid way. I love this book!" "âYo-Yo Ma
"The cumulative effect is overwhelming. Eleanor Roosevelt was right: Hooverâs FBI was an American gestapo. " âNewsweek
A major new translation of one of the most influential psychoanalytic works of modern times.
It soon became clear that her marriage would have both its passions and its betrayals. Yet Emilie stayed with Oskar through his growing involvement with the Nazis, working for counterintelligence with him. She first, then he later, came to realize the cos
Karen Horney was born in Hamburg, Germany, in 1885 and studied at the University of Berlin, receiving her medical degree in 1913. From 1914 to 1918 she studied psychiatry at Berlin-Lankwitz, Germany, and from 1918 to 1932 taught at the Berlin Psychoanalyt
Often controversial, always inspired, Jacques Lacan here weighs theories of the relationship between the desire for love and the attainment of knowledge from such thinkers as Aristotle, Marx, and Freud. He leads us through mathematics, philosophy, re
This epic worknamed a best book of the year by the Washington Post, Time, the Los Angeles Times, Amazon, the San Francisco Chronicle, and a notable book by the New York Timestells the story of the Hemingses, whose close blood ties to our third president h
A practical guide to "narrative thinking", and why it matters in a world defined by data
The updated edition of this classic treatise on the behavior of great powers takes a penetrating look at the question likely to dominate international relations in the twenty-first century: Can China rise peacefully? In clear, eloquent prose, John Mearshe
Mamrie Hart, The New York Times best-selling author, comedian, podcast host, and vegetarian, has whipped up robust plant-based meals and snacks for years on her various platforms, from YouTube to TikTok. Her millions of fans and followers have been clamou
Vegetarians get their protein from delicious plant-based foods, including beans, nuts, quinoa and even raw cocoa. These ingredients are used to their best advantage in this new cookbook. As a vegetarian living with a meat-eating partner, the author has de
Arthritis and osteoporosis affect mobility, well-being and longevity, so you cant leave protecting your joints and bones to chance or to a search algorithm. In tandem with the advice of your own healthcare provider, this easy-to-follow guide offers scienc
In todays data-driven world, professionals need to know how to express themselves in the language of graphics effectively and eloquently. Yet information graphics is rarely taught in schools or is the focus of on-the-job training. Now, for the first time,
Award-winning wine writer Alice Feiring presents an all-new way to look at the world of wine. While grape variety is important, a surprising amount of information about flavour and composition can be gleaned from a regions soil. Feirings guide makes it si
Ancient Skies brings the belief systems of the classical world to shining life.
A sweeping history of the Mississippi River"âand the centuries of human meddling that have transformed both it and America
A gorgeous, collectible hardcover edition of Will Eisners pioneering graphic novel to celebrate the authors 100th birthday.
New owners of thermo devices may find themselves wondering how they ever managed without them. These kitchen robots weigh ingredients, chop, grate, blend, cook, steam, and so much more. Batch cooking is a breeze, and you can say goodbye to that stack of d
The creator of the Polyvagal Theory explains the principles in simple terms that are accessible to all.
In this groundbreaking book, Martha C. Nussbaum brings necessary clarity to the societal challenges of sexual abuse and harassment, illuminating the pride and greed that lead men to objectify and dominate others and the thirst for revenge that can distort
While much has been written about the physical and emotional benefits of writing, little has been written specifically for mental health professionals detailing how to use therapeutic journaling with their clients. Therapeutic journalingany type of writin
As much as Rick Bayless loves the bold flavors of Mexican food, he understands that preparing many Mexican specialties requires more time than most of us have for weeknight dinners. Mexican Everyday is written with an understanding of how busy we all are.
Don't be surprised if it changes the way you cook.
An exploration of the age-old complicity between sky watchers and war fighters, from the best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.
Reading about the slime-covered, non-Euclidean ruins of Rlyeh or the squamous, tentacled deity who slumbers there would make anyone hungry. Starting with puns, Mike Slater and Thomas Roache have summoned forth 50 funny, bizarre and horrible dishes such as
An extraordinary work of Jewish ethics, law and tradition, the Talmud, compels readers to engage with its abundance of ideas on living a good life. Full of folk legends, bawdy tales and rabbinical back-and-forth over centuries, it is inspiring, demanding,
Returning to the slime-covered ruins of the city of Rlyeh and the tentacled deity who slumbers there would make anyone hungry. The terrifying trio behind the best-selling Necronomnomnom have summoned forth another gruesome grimoire: a throng of more than
Explore the people, discoveries and innovations that created the water of life in this compelling, richly illustrated narrative
Psychologist and knitter Nicole Nehrig delves into the myriad ways that art forms such as knitting, sewing and embroidery are liberating for women. Spanning continents and centuries, Nehrig brings together remarkable stories of women, from an eighteenth-c
Nvidia is the darling of the age of artificial intelligence: its chips are powering the generative-AI revolution and demand is insatiable. For all the current interest and attention, however, Nvidia is not of our time. Founded more than three decades ago
André Kertész (1894-1985) was one of the most inventive, influential, and prolific photographers in the medium's history. This small volume, first published in 1971, became one of his signature works. Taken between 1920 and 1970, these photographs ca
Veteran therapist and mental health writer Louis Cozolinos classic text contains all of the things he wished someone had told him during the first weeks and months of his clinical training. Now available in paperback, the book includes guidance about work
Since the publication of the first edition of Help for the Helper in 2006, the world has changed. Significantly. Due to existing and growing threats of war, increasing areas of civil unrest, the COVID-19 pandemic, financial collapse, natural disasters and
The powerful story of antisemitism in America and how it has shaped the lives of Jews for almost four centuries
An acclaimed historian of science uncovers the hidden history of brainwashingand its troubling implications for today
This groundbreaking makers manual masterfully guides you through the entire process, from proper planning to finished work. Learn how to prepare surfaces, which epoxy to use, and the right temperatures for your workspace and materials. Determine how much
When treating a client who has suffered from interpersonal traumawhether chronic childhood abuse or domestic violence, for exampletalk therapy isnt always the most effective course. For these individuals, the trauma and its effects are so entrenched, so c
Traditionally, Vietnamese dishes are made with some kind of meat or seafoodmost often pork and shrimp. But by cooking with Vietnamese home cooks, chefs and Mahayana Buddhist monks, Cameron Stauch learned about a tradition of vegetarian cooking that is lig
In response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Federal Reserve and central banks worldwide have deployed tools that past policymakers and economists might have considered radical. Programmes like large-scale securities purchases and
The art of braising comes down to us from the earliest days of cooking, when ingredients were enclosed in a heavy pot and buried in the hot embers of a dying fire until tender and bathed in a deliciously concentrated sauce. Today, braising remains as popu
Jim Lahey returns with a 15th-anniversary edition of his classic cookbookâfeaturing five unmissable new recipes
The first great adventure story in the Western canon, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty and power; about marriage, family and identity; and about travellers, hospitality and the changing meanings of home
Written for all therapists who want to understand this groundbreaking theory as it might actually show up in their day-to-day practice, this book offers a comprehensive approach to polyvagal-informed intervention. Worksheets and experiential exercises des
Deb Dana is the foremost translator of polyvagal theory into clinical practice. Here, in her third book on this groundbreaking theory, she provides therapists with a grab-bag of polyvagal-informed exercises for their clients, to use both within and betwee
When Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017revealing the ancient poem in a contemporary idiom that "combines intellectual authority with addictive readability" (Edith Hall, The Sunday Telegraph)critics lauded it as "a revelation" (Susa
The spectacular culinary creations of modern cuisine are the stuff of countless articles and Instagram feeds. But to a scientist they are also perfect pedagogical explorations into the basic scientific principles of cooking. In Science and Cooking, Harvar
The optimal state for learning is one of safety, connection, motivation and engagement.
Narrative therapy has the potential to help clients understand their challenges as separate from their selves, shifting the focus to their inner strengths when managing a problem. Narrative Practices and Emotions provides a fresh perspective for new and e
Focusing is a particular process of attention that supports therapeutic change, a process that has been linked in more than 50 research studies with successful outcomes in psychotherapy. First developed by pioneering philosopher and psychotherapist Eugene
Bridging the gap between research, science and the therapy room.
How People Change explores the complexities of attachment, the brain, mind and body as they aid change during psychotherapy. Research is presented about the properties of healing relationships and communication strategies that facilitate change in the soc
Images and sounds of war, natural disasters, and human-made devastation explicitly surround us and implicitly leave their imprint in our muscles, our belly and heart, our nervous systems, and the brains in our skulls. We each experience more digital data
The American experiment rests on three ideasthese truths, Jefferson called thempolitical equality, natural rights and the sovereignty of the people. And it rests, too, on a dedication to inquiry, fearless and unflinching, writes Jill Lepore in a ground-br
Dave Arnolds philosophy is simple: if you think like a scientist, you can make better drinks. Liquid Intelligence takes readers behind the bar and into the lab, where Arnold tinkers with temperature, carbonation, sugar concentration and acidity in search
Distinguished clinicians demonstrate how play and creativity have everything to do with the deepest healing, growth and personal transformation.
Will Eisner (19172005) saw himself as "a graphic witness reporting on life, death, heartbreak, and the never-ending struggle to prevail." The publication of A Contract With God when Eisner was sixty-one proved to be a watershed moment both for him and for
Comprehensive in scope, authoritative in style, and offering clear, practical and encouraging instruction, The King Arthur Baking Company's All-Purpose Bakers Companion is the one book youll turn to every time you bake. In it, the experts from King Arthur
For more than two decades, Austin Bush has travelled across Thailand, collecting recipes, observing cooking techniques, shooting photographs and recording stories as he documents the rich culinary traditions of this country. He follows his acclaimed debut
Polyvagal Theory and EMDR are two well-respected theoretical and practical models with immense implications for therapeutic practice. Polyvagal-Informed EMDR outlines a comprehensive approach for integrating Polyvagal Theory into EMDR Therapy. Individuall
J. Kenji López-Alts debut cookbook, The Food Lab, revolutionised home cooking, selling more than half a million copies with its science-based approach to everyday foods. For fast, fresh cooking for his family, theres one pan López-Alt reaches for more tha
The Red Book, published to wide acclaim in 2009, contains the nucleus of C. G. Jungs later works. It was here that he developed his principal theories of the archetypes, the collective unconscious, and the process of individuation that would transform psy
Ever since publication of The Polyvagal Theory in 2011, demand for information about this innovative perspective has been constant. Here Stephen W. Porges brings together his most important writings since the publication of that seminal work. At its heart
J. Kenji López-Alt shows that cooks dont need a state-of-the-art kitchen to cook perfect meals. In a book centred on much-loved dishes, Kenji explores the science behind searing, baking, blanching and roasting. In hundreds of easy-to-make recipes with ove
A new way to consider patterns of personality, with the combined application of neurobiology and traditional wisdom.
The first-ever book on Imago Relationship Therapy geared toward therapists.
Gran Cocina Latina unifies the vast culinary landscape of the Latin world, from Mexico to Argentina and all the Spanish-speaking countries of the Caribbean. In one volume it gives home cooks, armchair travelers, and curious chefs the first comprehensive c
Working with the circuitry of the brain to restore emotional health and well-being.
This product includes Babette Rothschild's The Body Remembers and Revolutionizing Trauma Treatment. For both clinicians and their clients, there is tremendous value in understanding the psychophysiology of trauma and knowing what to do about its manifes
Beginning with the claim that we are psychologically alive only in the now, internationally acclaimed child psychiatrist Daniel N. Stern tackles vexing yet fascinating questions such as: what is the nature of 'nowness'? How is 'now' experienced between tw
Psychotherapists who have been trained in models of psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, or cognitive therapeutic approaches are skilled at listening to the language and affect of the client. They track the clients' associations, fantasies, and signs of psychic
Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience to better understand emotion.
Ten years after the phenomenal success of her once-in-a-generation cookbook, former The New York Times food editor Amanda Hesser returns with an updated edition for a new wave of home cooks. Devoted Times subscribers as well as newcomers to the papers cul
This book compiles, for the first time, Stephen W. Porgess decades of research. A leading expert in developmental psychophysiology and developmental behavioral neuroscience, Porges is the mind behind the groundbreaking Polyvagal Theory, which has startlin
This product includes Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory, edited by Stephen W. Porges and Deb Dana, and The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy by Deb Dana. In Clinical Application of the Polyvagal Theory, innovative clinicians share their experiences
With new digital tools for retrieval practice and active learning, the Eighth Edition is more effective and engaging than ever. Four exciting features deliver a dynamic, interactive introduction to cognitive psychology today:New InQuizitive science-based
The gold-standard cell biology textbook, optimized for digital learning and engagement.
What makes us happy? What makes us sad? How do we come to feel a sense of enthusiasm? What fills us with lust, anger, fear, or tenderness? Traditional behavioral and cognitive neuroscience have yet to provide satisfactory answers. The Archaeology of Mind
The Tenth Edition introduces diverse, compelling, relevant textsfrom Civil War songs and stories to The Turn of the Screw to The Great Gatsby to poems by Juan Felipe Herrera and Claudia Rankine to a science fiction cluster featuring Octavia Butler and N.
A thoroughly updated introduction to immunology, now with powerful online assessment and robust instructor resources.
The book that set the standard for orchestration texts.
Intermediate Microeconomics, 9th International Student Edition (Media Update) + Workouts Package
Discounted bundle of Intermediate Microeconomics with Calculus by Varian, packaged with a supplemental book of problems and exercises keyed to the text.
For more than four decades, Molecular Biology of the Cell has distilled the vast amount of scientific knowledge to illuminate basic principles, enduring concepts and cutting-edge research. The Seventh Edition has been extensively revised and updated with
More than ten years after the landmark publication of The Red Book, the most important unpublished work by C. G. JungâThe Black Booksâ appears.