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Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Publishing
World History/Politics/Current Affairs
Capitalism Hits the Fan
The Global Economic Meltdown and What to Do About It

Richard D. Wolff

Capitalism Hits the FanCapitalism Hits the Fan differs sharply from most other explanations offered by politicians, media commentators and academics. Step by step, Professor Wolff shows that deep economic structures—the relationship of wages to profits, of workers to boards of directors, and of debts to income—account for the crisis.

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Ending the US War in Afghanistan
A Primer

David Wildman and Phyllis Bennis

Ending the US War in AfghanistanAvailable now for pre-order
In this easy-to-read volume of FAQs, analysts Wildman and Bennis examine a wide range of key issues regarding the U.S. war in Afghanistan. What was the history of the U.S. in Afghanistan before September 11?  What role does NATO play in the Afghanistan war?  Do Afghans want the U.S. troops to stay in their country?  Who are the Taliban?  What is al-Qaeda? What are the steps needed to end the war?

 

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World Travel
Secret London (4th ed.)
Exploring the Hidden City, with Original Walks and Unusual Places to Visit

Andrew Duncan

Secret London (4th ed.)New Edition, Just Published
“...offer[s] exceptionally clear maps, public transportation links..., places of interest along the way with interesting historical information and enough fascinating facts to keep the armchair traveller happy too. Highly recommended!”

—The Travel Society

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World Heritage Sites of Great Britain and Ireland
An Illustrated Guide to All 27 World Heritage Sites

Victoria Huxley and Geoffrey Smith

World Heritage Sites of Great Britain and Ireland

Just Published
“This is a wonderful book: as crystal clear as a mountain stream, as colorful as a rainbow and as packed full of fascinating historical detail as—a World Heritage site.  It is based on a real need: there is no other book yet in print that examines the twenty seven designated World Heritage sites in the British Isles."
—History Today

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World Travel/Cadogan Guides USA
Cairo, Luxor & Aswan (3rd ed.)
(Cadogan Guides USA)

Michael Haag

Cairo, Luxor & Aswan (3rd ed.)Discover three sides of Egypt: exuberant Cairo, with its Arabian Nights bazaars and breathtaking pyramids; Luxor, with its wealth of age-old temples and magnificent tombs; and timeless Aswan, gateway to Abu Simbel and other Nubian monuments. In this discerning guide renowned author Michael Haag takes you to the very heart of Egypt, allowing you to plan an unforgettable trip.

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Yucatan & Mayan Mexico (4th ed.)
(Cadogan Guides USA)

Nick Rider

Yucatan & Mayan Mexico (4th ed.)Whatever first draws you to the Yucatàn peninsula of Mexico – be it ancient Mayan temples, white Caribbean beaches, vibrant handicrafts, elusive wildlife or fiery food – you’re sure to be delighted by its wealth of opportunities. This fascinating and definitive guide goes far beyond the tourist trail to provide a deep insight into this vibrant region.

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Illustrated Gift Books
Fairy Tale Feasts
A Literary Cookbook for Young Readers and Eaters

tales retold Jane Yolen, recipes Heidi E. Y. Stemple; illustrated by Phillippe Beha

Fairy Tale FeastsNew in Paperback
An iParenting Media Award Winner

"A fun book for family sharing."
— School Library Journal

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Kilimanjaro
A Photographic Journey to the Roof of Africa

Michel Moushabeck (text), Hiltrud Schulz (photography)

KilimanjaroJust Published
"Blazing with photographs as radiant as the African sun, this superbly illustrated personal account of an odyssey to the ice-bound summit of the world's tallest free-standing mountain is as vastly rewarding and enriching as the journey itself...—Christopher P. Baker, author of "Mi Moto Fidel: Motorcycling Through Castro's Cuba"

 

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International Cookbooks
Pure and Simple
Homemade Indian Vegetarian Cuisine

Vidhu Mittal

Pure and SimpleJust Published!
Winner Gourmand Cookbook Awards 2009 — Best Easy Recipes, 3rd Place

With step-by-step photographs for over 100 classic and contemporary vegetarian recipes, Pure and Simple makes preparing Indian food absolutely easy. Each recipe includes photographs so that you can check to make sure you are achieving the right result at each stage.

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Warm Bread and Honey Cake
Home Baking from Around the World

Gaitri Pagrach-Chandra; photography by Vanessa Courtier

Warm Bread and Honey Cake

Just Published!
Baking is one of life’s pleasures—few can resist the comforting smell of freshly baked bread, the warmth of spices, sticky cakes, or oozing pastries. All the recipes here are simple to follow and beautifully photographed, with any unusual techniques illustrated step-by-step for ease.

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Biographies & Memoirs
Che Guevara
A Life

Nick Caistor

Che Guevara“At Last, at last, a biography of Che Guevara for grown-ups! Nick Caistor... has produced a study of a man who is all too often treated either as a plaster saint incapable of doing wrong or as some devil from the deepest pit of Marxism-Leninism. Caistor portrays him with sympathy and elegance...”
—Hugh O’Shaughnessy, journalist

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Disfigured
A Saudi Woman’s Story of Triumph over Violence

Rania al-Baz; translated by Catherine Spencer

DisfiguredFor over six years, Rania al-Baz was the smiling face of a family program on Saudi television. She was a young, beautiful Saudi TV news anchor—the first woman to have such a job—when her abusive husband beat her into a coma and left her for dead. She later underwent thirteen operations...

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World Fiction
Dark Side of Love, The
Rafik Schami; translated from the German by Anthea Bell

Dark Side of Love, The"Schami, a major international talent, has a broad range, from the scatological to the sexually comic to the painful, and with this extaordinary book, deserves to establish an American audience."
—Publishers Weekly, Review of the week (starred review)

A story of forbidden love set against the background of Arabic culture and endless feuds between clans

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Geometry of God, The
Uzma Aslam Khan

Geometry of God, TheJust Published! The first novel from our new imprint
Clockroot Books:
"[F]uses the romantic, the spiritual and the political...the characters, the poetry and the philosophical questions she raises are rendered with a power and beauty that make this novel linger in the mind and heart."
—Kirkus, starred review

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Landscape with Dog
and Other Stories

Ersi Soliropoulos; translated by Karen Emmerich

Landscape with Dog"Greek author Sotiropoulos...depicts the hollow, deceptive civility hidden within intimate relationships in this capably translated story collection featuring lovers, married couples, brothers and parents. Other stories showcase the author's dark, effective devices...Each story demonstrates compelling depth and breadth, and involves heavy emotional stakes"
—Publishers Weekly

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Rien ne va Plus
Margarita Karapanou; translated by Karen Emmerich

Rien ne va Plus"One of the most haunting, affecting novels I’ve ever read. Brilliantly translated by Karen Emmerich, Karapanou’s words have stayed with me like the afterglow of a flash, or the sting of a punch.”
—Jonathan Safran Foer
"Beginning simply, this remarkable tale escalates in conflict and complexity, and proves even more engaging the second time through."
—Publishers Weekly

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Poetry
Almond Blossoms and Beyond
Mahmoud Darwish; translated by Mohammad Shaheen

Almond Blossoms and Beyond“I can only hope that the day will soon come, especially in English, when Darwish’s night and dream, jasmine and almond blossoms are seen for what they are: the private lexicon of a singular and eternal, timeless voice in the history of human literature.”
—Fady Joudah

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Flawed Landscape
Poems 1987-2008

Sharif S. Elmusa

Flawed Landscape"These are an exile's poems, marked by loss but offered with a generous spirit. Through them, the landscape transforms-revealing, through Elmusa's vision, its difficult beauty. This is not grounds for despair, then. But ground to work from. That is hope, indeed."
-Melanie Carter, poet

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Language & Reference
Pocket Timeline of Ancient Mexico
Penny Bateman

Pocket Timeline of Ancient MexicoNew!
A handy pocket-sized reference to the Aztec culture of ancient Mexico and the civilizations that preceded it

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Sugar Comes from Arabic
A Beginner’s Guide to Arabic Letters and Words

Barbara Whitesides

Sugar Comes from Arabic

A user-friendly Arabic alphabet-and-culture book for complete beginners

"This is a charming, accessible book for all ages. It's informative, fun, and useful."
-- School Library Journal

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Children's Picture Books
Kugel Valley Klezmer Band, The
Joan Betty Stuchner; illustrated by Richard Row

Kugel Valley Klezmer Band, The

Now in paperback

Oh, how Shira loves the fiddle!
Every time the Kugel Valley Klezmer Band performs, ten-year-old Shira watches closely. Isaac, the best fiddle player this side of Nova Scotia, sees her watching, and gives her a toy fiddle.

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My Bodyworks
Songs About Your Bones, Muscles, Heart and More!

by Jane Schoenberg; music by Steven Schoenburg; illustrated by Cynthia Fisher

My Bodyworks

"Here is a splendid book for all the senses. The illustrations are lively and delightful."
–Eric Carle

"What a delicious combination of talents: lyrics, music, and facts all together. This one is earmarked for my twin granddaughters who are just the right age for it."
–Jane Yolen

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 Forthcoming Products   Date Expected 
 It's Easier to Reach Heaven than the End of the Street   11/30/2009 
 Ending the US War in Afghanistan   12/15/2009 
 Jerusalem   12/16/2009 
 Jerusalem Interrupted   12/16/2009 
 Serpent of the Nile (revised and updated)   12/21/2009 
 Turkish Cookbook, The   01/14/2010 
 Brazil   04/20/2010