An electrifying memoir from the acclaimed Nicaraguan writer(“A wonderfully free and original talent”—Harold Pinter) andcentral figure in the Sandinista Revolution. Until her early twenties, Gioconda Belli inhabited an upper-classcocoon: sheltered from the poverty in Managua in a world of countryclubs and debutante balls; educated abroad; early marriage andmotherhood. But in 1970, everything changed. Her growingdissatisfaction with domestic life, and a blossoming awareness ofthe social inequities in Nicaragua, led her to join theSandinistas, then a burgeoning but still hidden organization. Shewould be involved with them over the next twenty years at thehighest, and often most dangerous, levels. Her memoir is both a revelatory insider’s account of the Revolutionand a vivid, intensely felt story about coming of age underextraordinary circumstances. Belli writes with both strikinglyricism and candor about her personal and political lives: abouther family, her children, the men in her life; about her po
"[Rosenthal] told a stunning, tragic story and called each oneof us to account for averting our eyes—and hearts—and voices."-MikeWallace, 60 Minutes It remains one of the most notorious deaths in New York Cityhistory not because of who was murdered but because of thecircumstances: 28-year-old Kitty Genovese was brutally murdered, inan attack that took nearly thirty minutes and had thirty-eightwitnesses...not one of whom did a thing to stop the murderer oreven call for help. A.M. Rosenthal, who would later become one of the most famous andcontroversial editors The New York Times has ever had, was thenewspaper's city editor then; the murder happened on his beat. Hefirst published this book in 1964, the year of the murder. It ispart memoir, part investigative journalism, and part publicservice.
All women possess the primal courage and strength of theWitch. In this breakthrough, life-altering new book, Laurie Cabotbrings more than forty years of experience as a spiritual counselorand practicing Witch to cultivate and celebrate the secret, magicalside of every woman's nature. Unfolding the wit and wisdom ofancient Celtic tales, as well as many stories of her own making,Laurie shows you how ancient truths can empower you during many oflife's dark moments and lead you on a path of success and personalfulfillment. Through story, ritual activity, and spiritualcommunion, you will learn how to use your instinctual nature toachieve your goals and feel energized, strong, and capable in yourdaily life.
Here is one of the most remarkable, ambitious, and utterlyoriginal memoirs of this generation, a story of the losing andfinding of self, of sex and love and fatherhood and the joy oflanguage, of death and failure and heartbreak, of Los Angeles andPortland and Nicaragua and Mexico, and the shifting sands of placeand meaning that can make up a culture, or a community, or ahome. Faced with the collapse of his son’s Little Leagueprogram–consisting mostly of Latino kids in the largely Asiansuburb of Monterey Park, California–Jesse Katz finds himself thrustinto the role of baseball commissioner for La Loma Park. Under itslights the yearnings and conflicts of a complex immigrant communityare played out amid surprising moments of grace. Each day–andnight–becomes a test of Jesse’s judgment and adaptability, and ofhis capacity to make this peculiar pocket of L.A.’s Eastside hishome. While Jesse soothes egos, brokers disputes, chases downdelinquent coaches and missing equipment, and appl
I am just one of those rare and probably defective people whoreally enjoy the company of teenagers. Brendan Halpin’s It Takes a Worried Man—a memoir of how he andhis family dealt with his wife’s battle against breast cancer—waspraised for its can-dor, raw humor, and riveting voice. Halpin nowturns his unique talent to an unforgettable account of the pursuitof his true calling: teaching. Losing My Faculties follows Halpin through teaching jobs in aneconomically depressed white ethnic town, a middle-class suburb, alast-chance truancy prevention program in the inner city, and anambitious college-prep urban charter school. In the same cuttinglyobservant voice that marked It Takes a Worried Man, Halpin tells uswhat it really means to be a teacher—the ups and downs in theclassroom, the battles with administrators and colleagues, and thejoy of doing a job that matters. Not the tale of a hero who changeshis troubled students’ lives in one year, Losing My Faculties is,rather, the story o
This lively and authoritative volume makes clear that thequest for taste and manners in America has been essential to theserious pursuit of a democratic culture. Spanning the materialworld from mansions and silverware to etiquette books, cityplanning, and sentimental novels, Richard L. Bushman shows how aset of values originating in aristocratic court culture graduallypermeated almost every stratum of American society and served toprevent the hardening of class consciousness. A work of immense andrichly nuanced learning, The Refinement of America newlyilluminates every facet of both our artifacts and our values.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Healing Your Heart and RebuildingYour Marriage Discovering that your husband has beenunfaithful can be emotionally devastating, leaving you reeling inpain and confusion. But take heart—this survival guide for womenoffers compassionate and practical solutions for coping with theaftermath of an affair. Drawing on their years of experience asprofessional therapists, authors Marcella Bakur Weiner and Armand DiMele explain how to heal the marriage bond andrestore trust between partners. Written with empathy andunderstanding, this book addresses such vital topics as: ·Coming to terms with the sense of loss and betrayal ·Coping with feelings of suspicion and the specter of "the otherwoman" ·Dealing with the children during and after the affair ·Understanding character traits of men who have affairs—and howdifferent women's personalities interact with them ·Finding the best sources of emotional support Also included are helpful exercises for self-healing andredeveloping mutual t
Raising children ranks as one of life’s most rewardingadventures. Yet between Mom and Dad working full-time jobs, endlesscarpooling of overscheduled youngsters, and the never-endingpressures to buy and consume, family life can beincredibly—needlessly—complex. What if you could find a way tospend more time with your children, replace unnecessary activitieswith meaningful ones, and teach your children an invaluable lifelesson in the process? Living Simply with Children offers arealistic blueprint for zeroing in on the pleasures of familylife: ? How (and why) to live simply and find more time to be with yourchildren ? Activities and rituals that bring out the best in every familymember ? Realistic ways to reclaim your children from corporateAmerica ? Helping children of any age deal with peer pressure ? Raising kids who care about people and the planet ? How to focus on the “good stuff” . . . with less stuff Including sections on limiting television, env
“I love those colorful, glamorous eyes I see in magazines andin movies,” you say. “They tempt me, they torment me! It all looksso simple $8212;but when I try it, I look like one of theundead. Help me!” No problem, honey, because Eye Candy ishere. In this handy new book, acclaimed makeup artist Linda Masonreveals the secrets of eye makeup with fifty hot looks. Eachselection, from everyday to night-on-the-town, is presented sosimply, so clearly, that anyone can have fabulous eyes in just afew steps. For each look, Mason provides a straightforward list ofwhat’s needed, a diagram showing what to put where, and a palettefor finding the right colors in a personal makeup collection or acosmetics aisle. Did anyone ever tell you you have beautiful eyes?Now everyone will tell you you have beautiful eyes $8212;thanksto Eye Candy !
If you’re a woman over thirty-five, you probably have alot of stress in your life–maybe even more than you realize. You’realso likely low on energy, gaining weight, and not sleeping as wellas you once did. The fact is: Your body is changing. A renownedphysician and pioneer in women’s heart health, Dr. Nieca Goldbergknows what you’re going through. In this welcome book you’llfind ? the normal physical changes you can expect to experience at agethirty-five and after ? treatments for over- and underactive thyroids and other hormoneissues ? the signs, symptoms, and management of type 1 and type 2diabetes ? facts on fertility, contraceptives, pregnancy, andmenopause ? information on good breast health, including preventivebreast-cancer measures ? a comprehensive heart-to-heart about your cardiovascularsystem ? dealing with GERD, stomach ulcers, gallstones, IBS, IBD, andcolon cancer ? strategies for keeping bones strong, fending off arthritis, andcop
In the late nineteenth century, nations the world over weremired in economic recession and beset by social unrest, theirleaders increasingly threatened by acts of terrorism andassassination from anarchist extremists. In this riveting history of that tumultuous period, AlexButterworth follows the rise of these revolutionaries from thefailed Paris Commune of 1871 to the 1905 Russian Revolution andbeyond. Through the interwoven stories of several key anarchistsand the secret police who hunted them, Butterworth vividlydescribes how a movement born in idealism turned increasingly todesperate acts of terrorism and murder. Rich in anecdote and with afascinating array of supporting characters, The World That NeverWas offers a revelatory portrait of an era with uncanny echoes ofour own.
Meditate on the Spiritual Significance of Marriage In the 20th Anniversary Edition of this Gold Medallion Awardwinner, Mike Mason goes on a poetic search to understand thewondrous dynamics of committed love. In highly readable,first-person style, Mason’s writing stimulates readers’ thoughtsand prayers and propels couples to deeper intimacy. “A marriage isnot a joining of two worlds,” says the author, “but an abandoningof two worlds in order that one new one might be formed.” Richchapters on “Otherness,” “Vows,” “Intimacy,” “Sex,” “Submission,”and an all-new chapter on “Oneness” lift readers to view theeternal, spiritual nature of this faith-filled, “impossible,”wild—yet wonderful—frontier. “The two shall become one flesh. This is a great mystery.” Ephesians 5:31–32 Beautifully written and filled with life-transforming insights,the 20th anniversary edition of Mike Mason’s unparalleled GoldMedallion winner explores the mystical a
Winner of the Excellence in Medical Communications Award,SUPER NUTRITION FOR WOMEN is the first scientifically basednutrition program to take into account women's distinct bodychemistry and dietary needs—and reveals the best way to incorporatethem into any weight-loss or workout plan. This newly revised edition includes the latest nutritionalstudies and addresses the unique health and dietary concerns thatwomen are facing today. Whether they're on a vegetarian or ameat-and-potatoes regimen, no matter what their age or lifestyle,SUPER NUTRITION FOR WOMEN will show readers: * How to evaluate which weight-loss plan is best for them—fromlow carb to low fat—and how to stay healthy and happy whileshedding pounds * How to prevent and combat a variety of illnesses, includingosteoporosis, breast cancer, heart disease, yeast infections, andallergies * Easy menus, recipes, and Super Female Foods—staples that shouldbe on every woman's shopping list SUPER NUTRITION FOR WOMEN is
“There are lives lost in this book, and there are lives saved,too, if salvation means a young man or woman begins to feeldeserving of a place on the planet. . . . What could be moresoul-satisfying? These are the most influential professionals mostof us will ever meet. The effects of their work will lastforever.” –from the foreword by Anna Quindlen Now depicted in a bestselling book and a feature film, theFreedom Writers phenomenon came about in 1994 when Erin Gruwellstepped into Room 203 and began her first teaching job out ofcollege. Long Beach, California, was still reeling from the deadlyviolence that erupted during the Rodney King riots, and the kids inErin’s classroom reflected the anger, resentment, and hopelessnessof their community. Undaunted, Erin fostered an educationalphilosophy that valued and promoted diversity, tolerance, andcommunication, and in the process, she transformed her students’lives, as well as her own. Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writerswent on to establish t
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, author Stephen R. Covey presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, service, and human dignity -- principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates. 企业领导人都知道：只有每一位员工都成为高效能人士，企业才会真正成为高效能企业。 这也同样适用于个人生活领域。 最新版本维持“七个习惯”主题框架不变，每一个章节增加了更丰富的内容含量，汇集了柯维博士10多年来对世界变化的新思考，与旧版简洁的翻译风格相比，新版事例和分析语言更详尽、更直接、更透彻、更流畅。
Walking his two young children to school every morning, ThadCarhart passes an unassuming little storefront in his Parisneighborhood. Intrigued by its simple sign—Desforges Pianos—heenters, only to have his way barred by the shop’s imperious owner.Unable to stifle his curiosity, he finally lands the properintroduction, and a world previously hidden is brought into view.Luc, the atelier’s master, proves an indispensable guide to thehistory and art of the piano. Intertwined with the story of amusical friendship are reflections on how pianos work, theirglorious history, and stories of the people who care for them, fromamateur pianists to the craftsmen who make the mechanism sing. ThePiano Shop on the Left Bank is at once a beguiling portrait of aParis not found on any map and a tender account of the awakening ofa lost childhood passion.
"Burgess’s tender recollections remind us all that we tend tobe defined by our great loves well after we’ve lived them."—Elle "Wrenchingly painful, but intensely affecting." —KirkusReviews "The Geography of Love means than many others can indeed sharein [Burgess’s] memories, be inspired by them, reflect on what thisone shining marriage teaches about love and happiness, trust andinstinct, faith and loss." —Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, colitis, hepatitis,heartburn—these are only a few of the gastrointestinal disordersthat affect tens of millions of Americans. Despite theirprevalence, these conditions have proven difficult to treat withstandard medical approaches. In this updated guide, Andrew Gaeddertoffers a wealth of natural remedies and lifestyle changes that havehelped thousands to alleviate symptoms and heal their bodies, onestep at a time. Drawing on his extensive clinical experience,Gaeddert covers such topics as herbs and vitamins, Chinesemedicine, meditation, and environmental triggers that affectdigestion, helping the reader make sense of the daunting array ofnatural healing techniques. Case studies illustrate how the author’s clients were able toreduce or eliminate their digestive problems, enjoy greater energy,and reduce discomfort by learning how to identify foodsensitivities, develop a tolerance for certain foods, preventnegative reactions to food, and use rotation diets and a
ItissymbolicthatAdamSmith'smasterpieceofeconomicanalysis,TheWealthofNations,wasfirstpublishedin1776,thesameyearasthe"DeclarationofIndependence." Inhisbook,Smithferventlyextolledthesimpleyetenlightenednotionthatindividualsarefullycapableofsettingandregulatingpricesfortheirowngoodsandservices.Hearguedpassionatelyinfavoroffreetrade,yetstoodupforthelittleguy.TheWealthofNationsprovidedthefirst--andstillthemosteloquent--integrateddescriptionoftheworkingsofamarketeconomy. TheresultofSmith'seffortsisawitty,highlyreadableworkofgeniusfilledwithprescienttheoriesthatformthebasisofathrivingcapitalistsystem.Thisunabridgededitionoffersthemodernreaderafreshlookatatimelessandseminalworkthatrevolutionizedthewaygovernmentsandindividualsviewthecreationanddispersionofwealth--andthatcontinuestoinfluenceoureconomyrightuptothepresentday.
Peter Bogdanovich, known primarily as a director, filmhistorian and critic, has been working with professional actors allhis life. He started out as an actor (he debuted on the stage inhis sixth-grade production of Finian’s Rainbow); he watched actorswork (he went to the theater every week from the age of thirteenand saw every important show on, or off, Broadway for the nextdecade); he studied acting, starting at sixteen, with Stella Adler(his work with her became the foundation for all he would ever doas an actor and a director). Now, in his new book, Who the Hell’s in It, Bogdanovich drawsupon a lifetime of experience, observation and understanding of theart to write about the actors he came to know along the way; actorshe admired from afar; actors he worked with, directed, befriended.Among them: Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, JohnCassavetes, Charlie Chaplin, Montgomery Clift, Marlene Dietrich,Henry Fonda, Ben Gazzara, Audrey Hepburn, Boris Karloff, DeanMartin, Marilyn Monroe
