Scot D Ryersson and Michael Orlando Yaccarino The Marchesa Luisa Casati was Europe's most notorious celebrity, and its most eccentric. For the first three decades of the twentieth century she...

David Norris and Carl FlintAlthough James Joyce spent much of his life in self-imposed exile, all of his writings are obsessively ficused ib Dublin, Ireland. Here, the author provides an...

John Heaton and Judy GrovesIn this book we learn about Wittgenstein's extraordinary life and are given a clear and accessible guide to his central works, the Tractatus Kiguci-Philosophicus and Philosophical...

Corneila Meigs Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, the four famous March sisters in Little Women, were more than just storybook characters. The author, Louisa May Alcott, based that book on...

Annette Kobak An illustrated biography of Isabelle Eberhardt who, although she died young, became a legend in her own lifetime. Using her diaries and many previously unpublished letters, the author...

Michael IgnattieffIsaiah Berlin refused to write an autobiography, but he agreed to talk about himself - and so for ten years, he allowed Michael Ignatieff to interview him. Isaiah Berlin...

Becky Freeman JohnsonIn this gathering of engaging, fun stories about the connection between sisters, beloved humor writer Becky Freeman Johnson reveals why a sister is the gift that keeps on...

James HerriotJames Herriot lived and worked in North Yorkshire, England, for over fifty years, first and foremost as a vet, but in his later years as one of the world's...

Nigel Hamilton John F. Kennedy Jr. remains one of the most fascinating and controversial politicians of the 20th century. This bestselling first volume of Nigel Hamilton's biography has caused unprecedented...

Nick Johnstone This is the story of Johnny Depp's extraordinary life, tracing his 40-year journey from problem child to Oscar-nominated actor. Illustrated throughout with spectacular movie stills, plus amazingly candid...

Alan D Abbey "Columbia is lost; there are no survivors" -- President George W Bush, 1 February 2003. Ramon's life stands as a beacon to those who despair of triumph...

Marc ShapiroJustin Bieber is the world's hottest new pop star and every music fan's favorite heartthrob! After being discovered on YouTube, Justin's singles have taken the music world by storm!...