"A "brilliantly done" (Sunday Times, London) comedy of manners that explores the unease behind the manicured lawns of suburban America from the Orange Prize-winning author of A Crime in the Neighborhood. Littlefield, Massachusetts, named one of the Ten Best Places to Live in America, full of psychologists and college professors, is proud of its fine schools, its girls' soccer teams, its leafy streets, and charming village center. Yet no sooner has...

"Tells the dark and compelling stories of iconic cultural objects that were stolen, smuggled or sold, and eventually returned back to their original owner. This book is structured as a series of vivid stories in which the reader joins the author as she uncovers a cultural treasure and follows its often-convoluted trail. Along the way author and reader encounter a cast of fascinating characters from the underbelly of the cultural world: unscrupulous...

"Within the next decade, China could be home to more Christians than any country in the world. Through the 150-year saga of a single family, this book vividly dramatizes the remarkable religious evolution of the world?s most populous nation. Shanghai Faithful is both a touching family memoir and a chronicle of the astonishing spread of Christianity in China. Five generations of the Lin family?buffeted by history?s crosscurrents and personal strife?bring...

This book looks at the ways in which we connect with dogs, and how we can deepen our understanding and strengthen the bonds with our companions. Each chapter explores the mind of the dog, its instincts, body language, and the profound insights you can gain into what your dog is thinking and feeling through the simple process of observation.

"A cornucopia of information about 1960s television shows, from Adam 12 to The wild wild West. Terrace covers shows from all three major networks-- ABC, CBS, and NBC-- as well as select syndicated programs. From Mister Ed's social security number to the name of John Steed's pet dog, this is the ideal reference for even the most knowledgeable trivia expert." --

"The Hope Raisers is a deeply emotional narrative that follows Daniel, Mutura, and Lucy as they fight to transform their slum through art and skating. It inspires and educates readers on African culture, female empowerment, and creating sustainable change in developing countries"--

"Blending his experiences as a veteran reporter with trenchant analysis of the erosion of trust between the press and the government in the past 40 years, Free the Press gives readers a unique perspective on the challenges facing journalism, as well as the rise of hostility between these institutions"--