James Thurber was a comedic genius. His fables are not simply parodies of Aesop. They
are wry, accurate, and powerful reflections of ourselves, our foibles, our follies, and, above all, our self-importance. And they are very, very funny. —Neil GaimanJames ...
“Shields writes with an almost painfully attuned ear for the nuances of language and the
way they attach to feelings and probe the most delicate layers of human consciousness. . . . She reminds us again why literature matters.” — New York ...
The Classic Bestseller that has Changed the Lives of MillionsExtraordinary. Harris has helped millions find
the freedom to change, liberate their adult effectiveness, and achieve joyful intimacy with others. —Los Angeles TimesTransactional analysis delineates three ego-states (Parent, Adult and Child) ...
This collection of interviews with Hollywood composers offers the most intimate look ever at the
process of writing music for the movies. From getting started in the business to recording the soundtrack, from choosing a musical style to collaborating with ...
Why did a group of teenagers watch a friend die instead of putting their own
reputations at risk? Why did a top White House official decide to come clean and accept a prison sentence during Watergate? Why did a finance ...
“One of the most interesting and original writers of our time.”—Mario Vargas Llosa Winner of 2004
Peace Prize—Germany’s most prestigious literary honor—Peter Esterhazy, author of the acclaimed Celestial Harmonies, offers us Not Art, a uniquely brilliant novelized ...
In The Pastor, author Eugene Peterson, translator of the multimillion-selling The Message, tells the story
of how he started Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland and his gradual discovery of what it really means to be a ...
New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix, the master of cliffhangers, delivers a pulse-pounding
mystery perfect for fans of Jacqueline West and Kat Yeh, full of secrets, surprises, and the power of family. Now available in paperback.One minute they’re ...
