Has globalization failed us? The promises of economic stability, increased prosperity, and cultural cooperation seem more like a pipe dream than ever before. But rather than stop globalization, Charles Derber challenges us to re-write its rules in order to fulfill its potential as an agent of democracy ... more »

In The Dog Listener Jan Fennell shares her revolutionary insight into the canine world and its instinctive language that has enabled her to bring even the most delinquent of dogs to heel. This easy-to-follow guide draws on Jan's countless case histories of problem dogs -- from biters and barkers to bicycle ... more »

ABC?s John Miller has been tracking this story since his coverage of the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993. He was the first American journalist to interview Osama bin Laden. He has a sophisticated knowledge of the structure and workings of bin Laden?s and other extremist organizations. And he ... more »

Memory Requirements: 5.3 MB The authors of the classic guide How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend now tell you everything you need to know about the crucial first months of your puppy's life. From the decision to adopt a pup through the practical steps of choosing the right breed, preparing your home, caring ... more »

A city with eight million people has eight million ways to die For fifteen years, Shiya Ribowsky worked as a medicolegal investigator in New York City’s medical examiner’s office—the largest, most sophisticated organization of its kind in the world. Utilizing his background in medicine, he led the investigations ... more »

Bullying has become such a pervasive problem that you can't watch TV, listen to the radio, or read a newspaper without seeing or hearing another troubling report about the Bully epidemic. Now Sam Horn offers practical, positive techniques for dealing with people who are trying to run and ruin your life ... more »

In October 1998, one of the most savage storms in Atlantic history cornered a 282-foot passenger sailing ship against an exposed Caribbean coastline. With nowhere to hide and no time to run, Fantome turned to face Hurricane Mitch's assault of 180 mile-per-hour winds and 50-foot seas. As the eye of the ... more »

The popularity of books such as The Sensuous Woman , My Secret Garden , and Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know , as well as the author's own Nice Couples Do , proves that there is a growing market for books that celebrate healthy sex. Now Joan Lloyd explores the sensuality of the senses in a book ... more »

The War Against the Terror Masters is a must-read guide to the terrorist crisis. Michael A. Ledeen explains in startling detail how and why the United States was so unprepared for the September 11th catastrophe; the nature of the terror network we are fighting--including the state sponsors of that network ... more »

Whether you're buying a house, asking for a raise, or drawing up your divorce agreement, the internal pressure to be a good girl can drive you to give away more than you should, or settle for less than you deserve. Don't be embarrassed; you're not alone. Women buy half of the nation's new cars every ... more »

When Peter DeLeo set out one Sunday morning on a sightseeing and photography trip over the central Sierra Nevada mountains in California, he had no idea that he would soon be fighting for his life with the odds stacked very much against him. DeLeo's single-engine plane encountered turbulence, and he ... more »

In his smart and thoughtful book, scholar, civility expert and popular radio personality P.M. Forni identifies the 25 rules of civility that are most essential in connecting effectively and happily with others. Here, civility is presented and conceived not as sociological or philosophical tract, but ... more »