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Kingsley Amis described Paul Johnson's "Intellectuals" as "a valuable and entertaining Rogues' Gallery of "Adventures of the Mind,"" Now the celebrated journalist and historian offers "Creators," a companion volume of essays that examines a host of outstanding and prolific creative spirits. Here are... More

Scott Adams has accomplished a rare feat. In his wildly successful cartoon strip, Dilbert, he has transformed the daily drudgery of the workplace into a fresh, comic commentary on life. Consider the cast: a devious and egomaniacal dog who fully intends to rule the world, a former lab rat so eager fo... More

In his 18th collection, Dilbert and his power-hungry dog, Dogbert, once again provide comic relief to suppressed and repressed cubicle workers everywhere.Scott Adams still has the corporate world guffawing about the adventures of nerdy Dilbert and his power-hungry companion, Dogbert, plus Ratbert an... More

Once again, Uncle John goes back in time to bring fans more compelling, confounding, and fascinating peeks into the world's past. As always, the slant is on revealing what isn't taught in history class.Once again, Uncle John goes back in time to bring fans more compelling, confounding, and fascinati... More

This work takes readers inside the White House, Pentagon, and Baghdad's Green Zone to understand for themselves the disintegration of Iraq--and how arrogance and ignorance turned a military victory into a seemingly endless and deepening nightmare of a war. Photos throughout.The first book of its kin... More

In this entertaining guide to cooking, shopping, and dining out, "The Amateur Gourmet" takes readers on an illuminating and hilarious journey into the world of food appreciation and offers master classes from culinary superstars.As a self-taught chef and creator of The Amateur Gourmet website, Adam ... More

The Concise Edition of an international bestseller. At work, in relationships, on the street or on the 6 o’clock news the 48 Laws apply everywhere. For anyone with an interest in conquest, self-defence, wealth, power or simply being an educated spectator, The 48 Laws of Power is one of the ... More

Mosey past moose on the Cabot Trail or spot caribou and arctic wolves while hiking through the land that never melts. Contributions from 14 authors highlight places to stay and eat for all budgets and cover outdoor activities, Canadian English and Canadian French, history, culture, and politics.Disc... More

COSBY + KIDS = LAUGHTERReaders of all ages will find lots to laugh about as Bill Cosby, master entertainer, and the kids from his hit CBS-TV series Kids Say the Darndest Things talk about everything from school and sports to dating, the Bible, silly adults, and life at home with Mom and Dad and brot... More

At a price even an intern can afford and in a handy paperback format that wont weigh down your messenger bag or briefcase, The Dictionary of Corporate Bullshit is a hilarious guide to the smoke-screen terms and passive-aggressive phrases we traffic in every day. Each entry begins witha st... More

This 17th Dilbert collection offers yet another glimpse into the zany office life of Dilbert and crew. "After ten years of syndication, "Dilbert" is universally recognized as the definitive source of office humor".--"Collectors' Showcase".Cubicle-dwelling business people the world over have been kno... More

Miss Grace Linnell joined Mabhubia, Girls' School, Hyderbad in 1922, giving it her enegry, strength and, above all, her time to sety systems in place to encourage women's education in Hyderabad in pre-Independence days. In 1956, Miss Linnell joined Women's College and put it firmly on its feet. Soon... More

During the heyday of the studio system spanning the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, virtually all the American motion picture industry's money, power, and prestige came from a single activity: selling tickets at the box office. Today, the movie business is just a small, highly visible outpost in a media univ... More

A companion volume to Overman: The Intermediary between the Human and the Supramental Being by the same author, Patterns of the Present is a profound, enjoyable read on the present situation of mankind and the world it lives in. On the threshold of the new millennium, countless pages have been writt... More