You should be writing on one of our great Indian ... more

You should be writing on one of our great Indian papers, then you will really be starting to understand us.A chance conversation with her greengrocer about the medias portrayal of India inspired journalist Justine Hardy to leave London and, following in the footsteps of Rudyard Kipling, spend a year reporting for an Indian newspaper.Following the direction of her eccentric landlord an erstwhile Rajput prince and an editor at The Indian Express, her new life takes her across the Himalayas, Assam tea gardens and city slums, exploring marriage, spirituality and the remnants of Empire in the heart of modern India.... less

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustra... more

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Full color.... less

The fourth edition of this classic bestseller, re... more

The fourth edition of this classic bestseller, revised and updated, is an original and lively self-help resource, packed with tested exercises, step-by-step guides, and solid advice on how to express yourself with co-workers, authority figures, lovers, family, and friends.The Assertive Woman debunks the tired old myths and stereotypes of women bosses, stay-at-home moms, bully broads, and superwomen, and presents a refreshing, positive alternative.From breaking out of the Compassion Trap and countering manipulation, to nurturing a hardy spirit and reaching out to friends and lovers, The Assertive Woman delivers real answers and steadfast support to real women everywhere.... less

The nineteenth century is considered by many the ... more

The nineteenth century is considered by many the Golden Age of the modern detective story. From the birth of the genre through Edger Allen Poe's C. Auguste Dupin, to the most famous clue seeking sleuth of them all, Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, a variety of literary minds turned to crime writing. Each story in this highly entertaining collection is significant for its contribution to the development of crime solving literature. There are ghastly crimes committed in the dark of night and master detectives at work to insure that justice is served. In a story by Thomas Hardy, we are introduced to a thief who outwits his hangman, and in an attack on civic self- righteousness, Mark Twain shows us a man who succeeds in stealing virtue from an entire town.... less