“steve coll”

The rise and rise of the Bin Laden family is one of the world's great stories of the 20th century: the repercussions of that rise have, of course, already deeply marked the 21st century. And yet it is a story that has never been properly told. Their affairs shrouded in secrecy, living in one of the ... More

From the managing editor of "The Washington Post" comes this news-breaking account of the CIA's involvement in the covert wars in Afghanistan that fueled Islamic militancy and gave rise to bin Laden's al Qaeda.To what extent did Americaas best intelligence analysts grasp the rising threat of Islamis... More

After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, many intelligence failures have come to light. The United States has become obsessed with who knew what when, and with why the various warnings weren't pieced together, why agencies failed to coordinate, and who is to blame. Asked less frequently, l... More

This is an aptly titled narrative of a rich life in rural New Hampshire. It is a warm-hearted book about family farming, and a thoughtful reflection on life.CULTIVATING LIFE by Helen Coll is an aptly titled narrative of a rich life in rural New Hampshire. It is a warm-hearted book about family farmi... More

The slab-building technique for creating ceramics has been around for centuries and remains a popular construction method for artists today. The basic aspects and astounding versatility of slab-building is unveiled in this lushly illustrated survey. The working methods of 16 international ceramists ... More

A young graduate student realizes that her own life is starting to mirror that of her thesis subject--Karl Marx's tragic daughter Eleanor. Deftly weaving fact and fiction, past and present, socialist theory and side-splitting humor, Susan Coll presents a warm and witty novel in the tradition of Cath... More

Acceptance is a comic chronicle of a year in the life in the college admissions cycle, and the frantic rush of students and parents to do anything to distinguish themselves. For all, the price of admission requires compromise; for a few, the ordeal blossoms into an unexpected journey of discovery."A... More

Guides supervisors through their role in this crucial step in the education of students.Guides supervisors through their role in the education of students.... More

From the acclaimed author of karlmarx.com comes the hilarious, offbeat story of a middle-aged woman struggling to maintain her sanity amid soccer fields and suburban sprawl and a house full of reject furniture. When she and her husband trade in their glamorous New York life for a stint running the f... More