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The Abstract Wild, by Jack Turner
More than the typical environmental enemies, this mountain guide/philosopher dislikes the misperceptions created by the "tourism in a relic wilderness" he feels has become the U.S. national park system. Hardcover edition also available.Ageless Body, Timeless Mind: The Quantum Alternative to Growing Old, by Deepak Chopra
Did you know the human skin is fully replaced in a month, stomach linings are made up of all new cells in five days and your skeleton in three months? Now, change in your life shouldn't seem that difficult after knowing all that...Asphalt Nation: by Jane Holtz Kay
Its subtitle, "How the Automobile Took over America, and How We Can Take It Back," says lots.Atmosphere, Climate, and Change, by Thomas E. Graedel, Paul J. Crutzen
An overview of how Earth's weather systems work and how natural events and human-caused events affect the chemical makeup of the atmosphere.Boundary Waters: The Grace of the Wild, by Paul Gruchow
A contemplation of nature and one's place in it. Essays, some in journal form, on the author's experiences in the five-million-acre Minnesota-Ontario border ecosystem called the Boundary Waters.Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley
Huxley foreshadowed many of the practices and gadgets we take for granted. The sterility and absence of individuality he predicted are fast creeping into our society today. Hardcover and CD versions also available.The Cambridge Factfinder, by David Crystal (Editor)
An excellent all-purpose almanac, with good maps.The Coming Conflict With China, by Richard Bernstein, Ross H. Munro
In previously unpublished reports of Chinese news sources, the authors document how the Chinese press portrays the United States as the "enemy" in no uncertain terms.Dandelion Wine, by Ray Bradbury
Required refresher on the joys of childhood for every adult!The Death Penalty in America: Current Controversies, by Hugo Adam Bedau (Editor)
An entirely new selection of 40 essays and debate. According to several contributors, capital punishment does not deter crime nor does it do a good job of preventing recidivism, and it also may be racist in its application.Driving Blind, by Ray Bradbury
Published October 1, 1997, this is Bradbury's latest collection of short stories. Consists of 17 new tales and four reprints. Audio CD version also available.The Dying of the Trees, by Charles Little
Find out what the government's not telling. And how severe is the plight of our world's forests? Hardcover edition also available.Endangered Mexico: An Environment on the Edge, by Joel Simon
Ten thousand tons of "toxic gunk" (car exhaust, industrial waste, blowing dirt from deforested land, and fecal dust) choke Mexico City's 30 million residents.Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury
A classic which has become even more relevant in this Age of Information. Hardcover and audio CD versions also available.The Fall of Public Man, by Richard Sennett
"Sennett presses social theory and historical experience to his service in developing provocative thesis: that the public world stage has been usurped by the private psychic scene to the detriment of both individual and society." - Carl Schorske, Princeton University.Future Shock, by Alvin Toffler
Every person's guide to coping with the future. Makes you think ahead. Audio CD version also available.The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood
An incredible story of a possible future where reproduction is a commodity. Audio cassette and CD versions also available.The Hero With A Thousand Faces, by Joseph Campbell
Examines how traditional wisdom and ancient myth are connected our struggle to make sense of our world. Written in the 1940's, it is one of the most influential books of 20th century.How Many People Can the Earth Support? by Joel E. Cohen
Head of the laboratory of populations at Rockefeller University in New York, Cohen suggests world practices which will lead to a definitive answer to this question. Hardcover edition also available.The Illustrated Man, by Ray Bradbury
Bradbury presents 18 startling visions of humankind's destiny, unfolding across a canvas of decorated skin.
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A look behind the scenes on Capitol Hill. Also discusses the corruption of the current political fund-raising system and supports campaign finance reform.Letters From The Good War: A Young Man's Discovery of the World, by Hugh Aaron
A day-to-day account of the life of a World War II Navy Seabee constructed from over a thousand letters written during the war.Living Juicy: Daily Morsels for Your Creative Soul, by Sark
A huge splash of color reminding us to relish life with all our energy and passion. The handwritten text adds a special touch.Lost Futures: Our Forgotten Children, by Stan Grossfeld
"The children in these pictures speak to us. They urge us to pray," says a message from Mother Teresa. All of Grossfeld's royalties are being donated to UNICEF.The Man Who Listens to Horses, by Monty Roberts
The author discusses his unconventional and gentle equine training methods, his unique ability to communicate with horses, and the applications of his communication skills in the corporate world.The Martian Chronicles, by Ray Bradbury
Thought-provoking reflection on our own planet. Hardcover edition also available.1984, by George Orwell
Much of what Orwell published in 1949 is happening now. Hardcover edition also available.Neuromancer, by William Gibson
Winner of the Hugo and Nebula awards, Gibson's fiction foresaw the cyberpunk world and predicted to a great extent the development of the Net. A new classic. Hardcover edition also available.Out of America: A Black Man Confronts Africa, by Keith B. Richburg
Richburg comes to believe that black Americans should not mythologize a place that so often fails to honor basic human rights, even if it is an ancestral homeland.Planting Noah's Garden: Further Adventures in Backyard Ecology, by Sara Stein
Stein communicates the many ways people are redesigning their surroundings to welcome back the birds, butterflies, fireflies, and other creatures driven away by the sterility of the typical suburban landscape. 70 color photos. 100 illustrations.
Promised Land, Crusader State, by Walter A. McDougall
McDougall reveals the paradoxes present in American foreign policy, what he views as an overextension of resources and wisdom, and the glaring hypocrisy such efforts reveal.This Place on Earth: Home and the Practice of Permanence, by Alan Thein Durning
Durning examines U.S. career- and car-oriented living habits versus a "having a home," which to Durning means learning the geology and ecology of a place, as well as its human present and past.The Rise of the Network Society, by Manuel Castells
A look at the economic and social impacts of information technology. Castells charts coming changes in labor and transportation policies.The Schools We Need: And Why We Don't Have Them, by E. D. Hirsch
A harsh criticism of the ideals that have distorted American educational thought and practice for most of the 20th century.The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, by Deepak Chopra
A spiritual guide through the dark side of capitalism, or any "-ism", for that matter. Highly recommended reading during times of uncertainty and rapid change.Shaving the Inside of Your Skull, by Mel Ash
Ash says that if you really want to change, don't do it on the outside, but on the inside. He describes how readers can rid themselves of limiting beliefs to broaden their thinking.Silent Spring, by Rachel Carson
Released in 1962, this landmark work focuses on the poisons from the use of insecticide and other sprays in agriculture, arguing that for the first time in history, humans were exposed to chemicals that stayed in their systems from birth to death. Hardcover and audio cassette versions also available.Zen and the Art of Motorcyle Maintenance, by Robert M. Pirsig
Required reading for anyone considering a college education, or conversely, for anyone holding a degree considering why they have one.
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Artists and Writers Colonies: Retreats, Residencies, and Respites for the Creative Mind, by Gail Hellund Bowler
A sense of place is a wonderful thing.Black and White Photography: A Basic Manual, by Henry Horenstein
Good source of fundamental photography information.Beyond Basic Photography, by Henry Horenstein
The Bible of black & white darkroom techniques.A Book of Surrealist Games, by Alastair Brotchie, Mel Gooding (Editors)
Explores ways to be creative through deliberate irresponsibility.Creative Companion: How to Free Your Creative Spirit, by Sark
So many people are walking through life without knowing how much they are wasting. This book lets you realize yourself and your potential.Dear Theo: The Autobiography of Vincent Van Gogh, by Vincent Van Gogh, Irving Stone (Editor), Jean Stone
Van Gogh's letters to his brother lay bare his deepest feelings, everyday concerns, and views of the art world.Drawing On The Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Edwards
A book designed to bring out the artist in everyone. Helps you to "see" creatively.Feminist Art Criticism: An Anthology, by Arlene Raven, Cassandra L. Langer, Joanna Frueh
Thirteen essays from the 1970's and '80's chart feminist art criticism's future.Literature & Photography: Interactions 1840-1990: A Critical Anthology, by Jane M. Rabb (Editor)
This book traces comprehensively for the first time the give and take between these sister arts. Rabb has harvested 100 selections and 169 images representing photographers who are better known as wordsmiths. Hardcover version also available.Nature Photographer's Complete Guide To Professional Field Techniques, by John Shaw
A superb book that clearly explains the basics of composition and exposure for all types of photographers.The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From a to B and Back Again, by Andy Warhol
Warhol's philosophies show his engaging style as a writer. Many of his everyday habits are revealed, as is their influence on his work.
Photography: 101 Essential Tips, by Dorling-Kindersley (publisher)
Includes more than 250 full-color photos and costs under six bucks!Photography At Bay: Interviews, Essays, and Reviews, by John Bloom
No two artists, historians, or critics of the medium agree on how to define photography. This book is a mix of interviews and critical writings that resulted from "a search for a broader definition of the photographic medium. . ." Hardcover version also available.The Vein of Gold: A Journey to Your Creative Heart, by Julia Cameron
Companion to the best-selling "The Artist's Way". Contains essays on the creative process and over 100 imaginative exercises that help readers expand their creativity. Hardcover version also available.Conversations With Students, by Rem Koolhaas
Founder of the Office for Metropolitan Architecture, Koolhaas has become one of the most prominent architectural thinkers of our time.
Anything We Love Can Be Saved: A Writer's Activism, by Alice Walker
The author of "The Color Purple" writes about her activist life, and her belief in the world as savable if we act on our beliefs.Artists and Writers Colonies: Retreats, Residencies, and Respites for the Creative Mind, by Gail Hellund Bowler
Create the circumstances for inspired writing!Creative Companion: How to Free Your Creative Spirit, by Sark
So many people are walking through life without realizing how much they are wasting. This book lets you realize yourself and your potential.Dark Thoughts: On Writing: Advice & Commentary from Fifty Masters of Fear & Suspense, by Stan Wiater (Editor)
Behind-the-scenes looks at the most popular and acclaimed horror writers of our time.The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell, by Aldous Huxley
Written in the style of "gonzo journalism" - first-person accounts where the author is part of the story - Huxley's book is a good example of essay writing, journal keeping, and the value of controversy in one's work. Hardcover edition also available.Handbook for Freelance Writing, by Mike Perry
Perry has managed to achieve a successful freelance career from some small town in the middle of nowhere, and, he makes you believe, so can you.How to Write: Advice and Reflections, by Richard Rhodes
Words of wisdom and inspiration for under ten bucks...Literature & Photography: Interactions 1840-1990: A Critical Anthology, by Jane M. Rabb (Editor)
This book traces comprehensively for the first time the give and take between these sister arts. Rabb has harvested 100 selections and 169 images representing photographers who are better known as wordsmiths. Hardcover edition also available.1999 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market, edited by Barbara Kuroff
Lists over 2,000 places to publish fiction, including magazines, zines, and book publishers large and small. Its advice throughout is to write what you want or feel compelled to write, and worry about publication later.A Natural History of the Senses, by Diane Ackerman
"One of the real tests of writers is how well they write about smells," says Ackerman. Not meant to be read in one sitting, this book can awaken your senses. Hardcover version also available.The Practice of Writing, by David Lodge
A collection of 17 essays on the mysterious process of creativity. Paperback edition may be ordered.Spreading the Word: Poetry and the Survival of Community in America, by Ross Talarico
Tying the power of the written word to everyday life.
Talking Back to Poems: A Working Guide for the Aspiring Poet, by Daniel Alderson
Jump-start your poetry inspiration.Tools for Writing: Creating Writers' Workshops for Grades 2-8 , by Barbara Z. Boone
Teachers take notice! Inspire the creative mind!The World On A String: How to Become a Freelance Foreign Correspondent, by Al Goodman, John Pollack
Technology's advances and major media cost cutting have cleared the way for enterprising young journalists to make it as freelance foreign correspondents. Anecdotes from successful freelancers worldwide reveal the ups and downs of the job.Writer's Digest Handbook of Magazine Article Writing, by Jean M. Fredette (Editor)
With 33 experts sharing advice on everything from successful queries to manuscript mechanics and resell etiquette.The Writer's Home Companion: An Anthology of the World's Best Writing Advice, by Ed. D., Joan Bolker (Editor)
Bolker has taught and counseled writers at Harvard, U. Mass-Boston, Wellesley, Brandeis and M.I.T. She is also a clinical psychologist who works with many writers in her private practice.The Writer's Journey, by Christopher Vogler
A distillation of, and meditation on, the works of Joseph Campbell in an easy-to-read, accessible format. A guide for writing and for life.The Writer's Resource, by David Emblidge, Barbara Zheutlin
More than a list of writing workshops, conferences, artists' colonies and such, the authors recommend where to go for instruction and contacts. They also note where the food is good, the parking pricey, and other practical information.Writing with Power: Techniques for Mastering the Writing Process, by Peter Elbow
A longtime proponent of freewriting (writing without stopping for a preset amount of time), Elbow incorporates its use in a variety of way to achieve "a trustworthy vision of your final piece of writing." A new edition of a 1981 book.
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