Amin Maalouf The author has combed the works of contemporary Arab chronicles of the Crusades, eyewitnesses, and often participants. He retells their story and offers insights into the historical forces...

Philip Roth The Facts is the unconventional autobiography of a writer who has reshaped our idea of fiction—a work of compelling candor and inventiveness, instructive particularly in its revelation of...

Elizabeth Fremantle A clanking iron giant topples from a cliff and lies smashed on the rocks below. Then, his various parts begin to stir and reach out for one another....

Dayan Dr I Grunfeld The Jewish Dietary Laws IS A SET OF BOOKS explaining THE LAWS OF KASHRUTH , KOSHER .... Kashrut is the body of Jewish law dealing with...

Terry Pratchett IT'S THE DISCWORLD LAST CONTINENT AND IT'S GOING TO DIE IN A FEW DAYS, EXCEPT...Who is this hero striding across the red desert? Sheep shearer, beer drinker, bush...

Rabbi Binyamin Forst, Aaron D Twerski This contemporary halachic classic explains how the complex laws of blessings on food are developed and derived. Includes a comprehensive list of foods and...

Sam SelvonLooking for a better life a group of West Indians face harsh conditions in London, including racism, bad weather, loneliness, and hard timesPublished January 11th 1989 by Longman Publishing...

John Ayto January 1, 1989 by Longman

Stephen CoontsFighter-jock Jake Grafton has survived his share of airborne death duels. Now he's grounded. As head of the top-secret Athena Project, he's now in charge of developing the navy's...

Ian St James Elected to the board of a top London bank, Mike Townsend is just beginning to enjoy the good life, but a possible partnership with a very wealthy...

Marguerite Kelly Picking up where "The Mother's Almanac" left off, this comprehensive parenting guide discusses the older child and offers parents information, ideas, and activities April 26, 1989 by Doubleday...

Chingiz Aitmatov Avidiy Kallistratov is a religious idealist with a mission. In his quest to get rid of evil, he begins by investigating marijuana production and witnesses abuse, alcoholism and...