Book De*ion The "unwritten" final chapter of Anne Frank: The Diary of a YoungGirl tells the story of the time between Anne Frank's arrest andher death through the testimony of six Jewish women who survivedthe hell from which Anne Frank never retumed. From Publishers Weekly With approximately 30% more material than the original 1947edition, revealing a more rebellious and complex narrator, the newedition of Frank's classic diary spent five weeks on PW'sbestseller list. From School Library Journal Lindwer presents the tran*s of six in-depth interviewsconducted in preparation for his film documentary, The Last SevenMonths of Anne Frank . Although "Lies Goosens," real name HannahElisabeth Pick-Goslar, will be the most familiar to readers of AnneFrank: The Diary of a Young Girl , each of these women'sfirst-person accounts is compelling. They relate their backgrounds,their capture, details of the concentration camp experience, andde*ions of the time immediately following liberation. Eachincludes her relationship

In twelve nonfiction tales, Hanna Krall reveals how the livesof World War II survivors are shaped in surprising ways by thetwists and turns of historical events. A paralytic Jewish womanstarts walking after her husband is suffocated by fellow Jewsafraid that his coughing would reveal their hiding place to theGermans. A young American man refuses to let go of the ghost of hishalf brother who died in the Warsaw ghetto. He never knew the boy,yet he learns Polish to communicate with his dybbuk. A high rankingGerman officer conceives of a plan to kill Hitler after witnessinga mass execution of Jews in Eastern Poland. Through Krall's adroit and journalistic style, her reader is throwninto a world where love, hatred, compassion, and indifferenceappear in places where we least expect them, illuminating theimplacable logic of the surreal. "It is precisely the difficult path [Krall] takes toward her topicthat has made some of these texts masterpieces." -- FrankfurterAllgemeine Zeitung (on Dancing at Other People's W

Now you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to excimerlaser treatment–commonly known as PRK and LASIK–a painlessprocedure that takes less than five minutes. Dr. Andrew I. Caster,one of the leading physicians in the permanent correction ofnearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness, takes you throughthe entire process–including the experiences of patients who haveundergone the procedure and their incredible joy at suddenly beingable to see again. ·What are the differences between the PRK, LASIK, and RKprocedures, and which is right for me? ·What are the most common side effects of excimer lasertreatment? ·How do I judge whether a doctor is sufficiently qualified toperform excimer laser treatment? ·Will the procedure be painful? ·When can I fully resume normal daily activities such as drivingand reading? ·Will eye laser treatment stop my eyes from getting worse? ·How well has the FDA monitored this technique? ·How many people have

When junior collegeprofessor Alfred Clayton is asked to record his impressions of theFord Administration, he recalls a turbulent piece of personalhistory as well. In a decade of sexual liberation, Clayton wasfacing a doomed marriage and the passionate beginnings of a futileaffair with an unattainable Perfect Wife. But one memory begetsanother: Clayton's unfinished book on... (展开全部) When junior college professor Alfred Clayton isasked to record his impressions of the Ford Administration, herecalls a turbulent piece of personal history as well. In a decadeof sexual liberation, Clayton was facing a doomed marriage and thepassionate beginnings of a futile affair with an unattainablePerfect Wife. But one memory begets another: Clayton's unfinishedbook on James Buchanan. In John Updike's fifteenth novel, hemasterfully alternates between two men, two lives, two Americancenturies -- one Victorian, the other modern -- shining anirreverent, witty, and sometimes caustic light on the contrasti

A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year An O, The Oprah Magazine #1 Terrific Read In an age of bolters—women who broke the rules and fled theirmarriages—Idina Sackville was the most celebrated of them all. Herrelentless affairs, wild sex parties, and brazen flaunting ofconvention shocked high society and inspired countless writers andartists, from Nancy Mitford to Greta Garbo. But Idina’s compellingcharm masked the pain of betrayal and heartbreak. Now Frances Osborne explores the life of Idina, her enigmaticgreat-grandmother, using letters, diaries, and family legend,following her from Edwardian London to the hills of Kenya, whereshe reigned over the scandalous antics of the “Happy Valley Set.”Dazzlingly chic yet warmly intimate, The Bolter is a fascinatinglook at a woman whose energy still burns bright almost a centurylater.

A riveting and beautiful memoir of tragedy and hope–by a womannamed to Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people inthe world Born in a village deep in the Cambodian forest, Somaly Mam wassold into sexual slavery by her grandfather when she was twelveyears old. For the next decade she was shuttled through thebrothels that make up the sprawling sex trade of Southeast Asia.She suffered unspeakable acts of brutality and witnessed horrorsthat would haunt her for the rest of her life–until, in her earlytwenties, she managed to escape. Unable to forget the girls sheleft behind, Mam became a tenacious and brave leader in the fightagainst human trafficking, rescuing sex workers–some as young asfive and six–offering them shelter, rehabilitation, healing, andlove and leading them into new life. Written in exquisite, spare, unflinching prose, The Road of LostInnocenceis a memoir that will leave you awestruck by the courageand strength of this extraordinary woman and will renew y

"Fascinating, gossipy, entertaining. . . ." -- New York Times Book Review They are ten outstanding women of the century. Each had an aura,including Thelma Brenner, the first great dame her daughter everknew. Their lives were both gloriously individual and yet somehowuniversal. They were mighty warriors and social leaders, women ofaspiration who persevered. They lived through the Great Depressionand a world war. Circumstances did not defeat them. They played onBroadway and in Washington. They had glamour, style, andintelligence. They dressed up the world. "Vivid, intimate portraits . . . a splendid tribute to ten of thecentury's grandest, most powerful women." --Us "These women were our geishas, whispering in our ears to influenceall aspects of American life." --Susan Salter Reynolds, Los Angeles Times "Delectable, classy . . . a runaway hit." --Liz Smith "An engrossing introduction to a way of life that's now extinct,for better or for worse." --Chicago Sun-Times

On the heels of her acclaimed book In an Instant, the #1 New York Times bestseller she wrote with her husband, ABCNews anchor Bob Woodruff, and with the same candor and charm, LeeWoodruff now chronicles her life as wife, mother, daughter, sister,and friend. Woodruff’s deeply personal and, at times, uproariouslyfunny stories highlight such universal topics as family, marriage,friends, and how life never seems to go as planned. From raisingteenagers (“Now with a boy and girl on the precipice of seriousadolescence, the bathroom door is sealed tighter than a governmentnuclear testing ground”) to how she copes with tragedy (“Swimmingsurrounds me in the velvet wet of a bluish green world where I candive deep down and sob with no trace”), Perfectly Imperfect: ALife in Progress is the testimonial of a woman who embraces thechaos of her surroundings, discovers the splendor of life’s flaws,and accepts that perfection is as impossible to achieve as aspotless kitchen floor.

People know Bill Moyers from his many years of path-breakingjournalism on television. But he is also one of America's mostsought-after public speakers. In this collection of speeches,Moyers celebrates the promise of American democracy and offers apassionate defense of its principles of fairness and justice. Moyers on Democracy takes on crucial issues such as economicinequality, our broken electoral process, our weakened independentpress, and the despoiling of the earth we share as our commongift.

Suddenly they go from striving for A’s to barely passing, fromfretting about cooties to obsessing for hours about crushes. Formerchatterboxes answer in monosyllables; freethinkers mimic everythingfrom clothes to opinions. Their bodies and psyches morph throughthe most radical changes since infancy. They are kids in themiddle-school years, the age every adult remembers well enough todread. Here at last is an up-to-date anthropology of this criticallyformative period. Prize-winning education reporter Linda Perlsteinspent a year immersed in the lunchroom, classrooms, hearts, andminds of a group of suburban Maryland middle schoolers and emergedwith this pathbreaking account. Perlstein reveals what’s reallygoing on under kids’ don’t-touch-me facade while they grapple withschoolwork, puberty, romance, and identity. A must-read for parentsand educators, Not Much Just Chillin’ offers a trail map to thebaffling no-man’s-land between child and teen.

Fingernail Moon,the true story of a mother and daughter’scourageous journey. An inspiring story of Janie Webster’s daringquest to save her daughter’s life. When Webster discovered that her husband had sexually abusedtheir daughter, her seemingly content life changed forever. Shebegan divorce proceedings, but the court allowed unsupervisedvisits between father and daughter. Then her husband was diagnosedwith AIDS. Terrified that he could further abuse and even infecttheir daughter, Janie Webster knew that she had to flee. Mother and daughter embarked on a five-year journey around theworld. Although often discouraged, they found within their physicaljourney a deep spiritual meaning. With God’s guidance, theyestablished and reestablished new lives in the countries where theystayed, finding people they could trust who provided them withfriendship and assistance. Despite the threat of deportation andimprisonment hanging over them, they sensed the hand of Godengineering their safe passage

In recent years, a key research project at the China Institutefor Re-form and Development where I work has been thetransformation of thegovernment. The Institute has hosted severalimportant international fo-rums focusing on this topic which haveproduced research achievementsand aroused an extensive response. Asa scholar of the Institute, I havedevoted much of my time andenergy to issues related to the study ofthe transformation of thegovernment. This book presents 37 articles Iwrote or speeches Igave on this topic between May 2003 and September2005.

The cyberspace revolution, globalization, and the ever more rapid pace at which new knowledge is created are among the recent developments which challenge our universities. While they have adapted rather slowly in the past to changing circumstances, there is now an urgent need for them to adjust rapidly in order to fulfill their mission. Success will heavily depend on the presence of an appropriate system of governance, which is becoming more complex as the cyberspace revolution makes university structures less hierarchical. This book examines the contours and dimensions of university governance in research-intensive universities, seeks to develop cogent governance principles, and offers appropriate initiatives and recommendations. The authors, current and former heads of leading research-intensive universities in Western Europe and the United States, all share the defining concern that the fundamental changes of today pose serious challenges for universities and their system of governance. Contributors inclu

Searching for Faith, Family, and Inner Peace on the Back of aMotorcycle Between 1846 and 1866, about 50,000 Mormons traveled the Mormontrail, burying more than 6,000 of the faithful along the way. Fourgenerations ago, seven of Jana Richman’s eight great-greatgrandmothers walked all or part of the 1,300-mile trek, fromNauvoo, Illinois, on the Mississippi River to Salt Lake City.Traveling on faith and little else, they endured unfathomablehardships—bitter cold, extreme heat, mud, icy river crossings,blizzards, buffalo stampedes, disease, hunger, and exhaustion—neverstopping until they reached their promised land where they could befree to practice a religion that few outsiders understood and manyviolently condemned. One hundred and fifty years later, Jana Richman packs maps and alaptop computer on the back of a motorcycle and follows the routeof her ancestors, searching for the peace and faith the womenbefore her carried with so much confidence. Jana also searches fora clearer understan

In her popular “Power Tools for Women” workshop, managementconsultant Joni Daniels teaches women how to be more effective andefficient at work and at home. The key is to tap into the metaphorof the tool kit. Too few women grow up wielding power tools andenjoying the sense of accomplishment and self-sufficiency theyimpart. With her new book, Daniels equips you with eleven powertools—invaluable skills you can transport between work and home.With conviction and a dose of humor, she explains how and when touse them to be more successful in every part of your life. Your newtool kit includes: * The Demolition Hammer: to break the rules * The Electrical Sensor: to follow your intuition * The Power Drill: to get the right information * Safety Goggles: to create your vision of success . . . andmore Whether you’re juggling work/life responsibilities, reenteringthe employment market, or striving to achieve your goals, this bookwill give you the right tools for the job.

The Ultimate Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the Dorm Dorm life offers you a great chance to meet new people and trynew things. But leaving the comforts of home for the first time toenter the roommate-having, small-room-sharing,possibly-coed-bathroom-using world of the dorms can be overwhelmingand intimidating. The College Dorm Survival Guide offers expert advice and theinside scoop on: ? Choosing the right residence hall for you ? Getting along with your roommate (and handling conflict) ? Bathroom, laundry, and dining hall survival ? Dealing with stress, depression, and safety issues From avoiding the dreaded Freshman 15 to decorating your space,this informative and funny guide gives experts' advice oneverything you need to know to enjoy dorm living to thefullest.

From the woman who became chairman of the flagship office ofthe largest advertising agency network in the world comes a wryreality check on how to get ahead and thrive in thetestosterone-driven business arena. Nina DiSesa is a master communicator, a ceiling crasher, and oneof the most successful women in the corporate world. She is also abig-time realist who has figured out that S M-seduction andmanipulation-is the secret to winning over (and surpassing) the bigguys. In Seducing the Boys Club, DiSesa shows that you can, infact, leave your male colleagues in the dust-but not by followingthe rules you learned in business school. By playing the roles of den mother, fraternity brother, littlesister, and hard-nosed boss, DiSesa navigated the choppy,macho-minded waters of the workplace. All the "bad boys" in herlife-and there are many-have provided a wealth of devilishlyamusing stories and cautionary tales that DiSesa is only too happyto pass on. Ah, revenge can be sweet, but the truth is that sh

On September 20, 1998, Jose Vigoa, a child of Fidel Castro’srevolution, launched what would be the most audacious and ruthlessseries of high-profile casino and armored car robberies that LasVegas had ever seen. In a brazen sixteen-month reign of terror, heand his crew would hit the crème de la crème of Vegas hotels: theMGM, the Desert Inn, the New York—New York, the Mandalay Bay, andthe Bellagio. The robberies were well planned and executed, and thepolice–“the stupids,” as Vigoa contemptuously referred to them–wereall but helpless to stop them. But Lt. John Alamshaw, thetwenty-three-year veteran in charge of robbery detectives, was notgiving up so easily. For him, Vigoa’s rampage was a personalaffront. And he would do whatever it took, even risk his badge, tobring Vigoa down.

David Dornstein was twenty-five years old, with dreams ofbecoming a great writer, when he boarded Pan Am Flight 103 onDecember 21, 1988. Thirty-eight minutes after takeoff, a terroristbomb ripped the plane apart over Lockerbie, Scotland. Almost adecade later, Ken Dornstein set out to solve the riddle of hisolder brother’s life, using the notebooks and manu*s thatDavid left behind. In the process, he also began to create a newlife of his own. The Boy Who Fell Out of the Sky is theunforgettable story of one man’s search for the truth about hisbrother--and himself.

When fourteen-year-old Carlotta Walls walked up the stairs ofLittle Rock Central High School on September 25, 1957, she andeight other black students only wanted to make it to class. But thejourney of the “Little Rock Nine,” as they came to be known, wouldlead the nation on an even longer and much more turbulent path, onethat would challenge prevailing attitudes, break down barriers, andforever change the landscape of America. For Carlotta and the eight other children, simply getting throughthe door of this admired academic institution involved angry mobs,racist elected officials, and intervention by President Dwight D.Eisenhower, who was forced to send in the 101st Airborne to escortthe Nine into the building. But entry was simply the first of manytrials. Breaking her silence at last and sharing her story for thefirst time, Carlotta Walls has written an engrossing memoir that isa testament not only to the power of a single person to make adifference but also to the sacrifices made by familie

Finally! A concise set of practical, ignore-at-your-own risk guidelines that married couples and about-to-be-marrieds can consult for the definitive word on matrimonial relations. Rules for Husbands and Rules for Wives lay down the law in a way that's both hilarious and so close to the truth it hurts. James Dale covers it all, from "an appliance is not a gift" to "let him hold the TV remote; it makes him feel like he's in control of something." A gift for all occasions, or just to say "I love you" with a laugh. 作者简介： Jim Dale is the mastermind behind the Too-Bad-It's-Your-Birthday books, the Two of Us series, Stepwise: A Parent-Child Guide to Family Mergers, and The Joys of Motherhood humor book. His highly successful humor greeting cards, "The Dales," have sold millions worldwide.