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Text and photographs recount the life of scientist Nikola Tesla who developed the technology that harnessed alternating-current electricity.

"Emily Dickinson is revered as one of America's greatest and most original poets. Quiet Fire presents the life and art of Dickinson through the poet's own letters and poems"-- Provided by publisher.

"Self-made tycoon Costa Leventis knows exactly what desperation looks like--his bespoke suits mask his troubled childhood. One glimpse of Mary Jones, fending off a business rival, has Costa coming to her rescue with the offer of a lifetime--his hotel chain will hire her if she at...

"In this quirky collection of unraveled travels, no U-turn is left unturned. There's trench foot, tick bite fever, supersonic diarrhea, hurricanes, runaway buses and thieving baboons. From being clapped out of a bar (not in a good way) in Santorini to a captain's request to be re...

Two wives suspected of their husbands' murders have investigative reporter Dana Sloan working to prove their innocence and at odds once again with her boyfriend, homicide detective Al Bruno. Dana quickly learns that one of the wives, a talented artist, was abused by her husband. ...

Showcases the rare beauty and rich variety of plant and animal life found in a Costa Rican rain forest. Also examines the impact of man's exploitation of the rain forest on this fragile ecosystem.

A brilliant and moving coming-of-age story in the tradition of Wonder by R. J. Palacio and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon--this debut novel is written with tremendous humor and charm. This is Alex's story. But he doesn't know exactly what i...