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Free to Be...You and Me

by  Marlo Thomas

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

Marlo Thomas and her friends bring new life to the classic Free to Be...You and Me with brand new illustrations to captivate and inspire a new generation of readers on a journey of the heart.

Whether you are discovering this beloved book for the first time or the one hundredth time you will be engaged and transformed by this newly illustrated compilation of inspirational stories, songs, and poems.

The sentiments of thirty-five years ago are as relevant today as when this book was published. Celebrating individuality and challenging stereotypes empowers both children and adults with the freedom to be who they want to be and to have compassion and empathy for others who may be different ... More

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Entertaining & informative books for the way you live.


A unique collaboration between publisher and author.

I Am Potential

Eight Lessons on Living, Loving, and Reaching Your Dreams by Patrick John Hughes, Patrick Henry Hughes

As seen on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the powerful story of young musician Patrick Henry Hughes and his courageous lessons for living with faith ... More

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The 7th Victim

by Alan Jacobson

In this breakthrough novel of psychological suspense, Alan Jacobson redefines and sets a new standard for the serial killer novel, just as Thomas Harris did with Silence of the Lambs twenty years ago ... More

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Renowned publisher of serious nonfiction.


Original voices in African-American & African Studies.

America and the World

Conversations on the Future of American Foreign Policy by Zbigniew Brzezinski, Brent Scowcroft

The two most respected figures in American foreign policy define the international challenges facing the next president in the must-read foreign policy book of the season ... More

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Racial Paranoia

The Unintended Consequences of Political Correctness The New Reality of Race in America by John Jackson

A provocative new paradigm of race relations in the twenty-first century, in which the overt racism of the past has been replaced by subconscious suspicions and whispered conspiracy theories ... More

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Because travel matters.


Groundbreaking books. By women. For women.

Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door 2009

The Travel Skills Handbook by Rick Steves

Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door 2009 is the definitive guidebook for an affordable and unforgettable trip to Europe. Covering all the essentials and more—from packing to transportation to ... More

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Labor of Love

The Story of One Man's Extraordinary Pregnancy by Thomas Beatie

A beautiful and controversial love story that tackles social, political, and legal questions about gender, marriage, and family ... More

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Good books about things that matter.


Distinguished publisher of college textbooks.

Reputation

Portraits in Power by Marjorie Williams

From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Woman at the Washington Zoo: A wry, incisive group portrait of America’s ruling class ... More

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Contemporary Israel

Domestic Politics, Foreign Policy, and Security Challenges by Robert O. Freedman

Analysis by American and Israeli specialists of political parties and elections in Israel, as well as Israeli foreign policy and security concerns, in the light of current events in the Middle East ... More

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