Men fill up prisons. They drive oil tankers onto rocks in pristine wilderness areas. They skip out on their kids. They loot S&Ls in Brooks Brothers suits and convenience stores in T-shirts. Men commit the most crime in America, outnumbering women in prisons 94 to 6. Yet women are expected to pay their unfair share for this essentially male pursuit. June Stephenson has an idea: a tax on men. In Men Are Not Cost-Effective, June Stephenson outlines the ground-breaking idea of a gender tax, as well as examining just why crime is a masculine statement. She also provides sound government statistics on the staggering impact of male crime in America and pro- vides workable remedies for stopping this great crime wave.

First published in 1913, Edith Wharton's The Custom of the Country is a scathing novel of ambition featuring one of the most ruthless heroines in literature. Undine Spragg is as unscrupulous as she is magnetically beautiful. Her rise to the top of New York's high society from the nouveau riche provides a provocative commentary on the upwardly mobile and the aspirations that eventually cause their ruin. One of Wharton's most acclaimed works, The Custom ofthe Country is a stunning indictment of materialism and misplaced values that is as powerful today forits astute observations about greed and power as when it was written nearly a century ago.

The year is 2700. Wall E, a robot, spends every day doing what he was made for. But soon, he will discover what he was meant for. This is the story of the last little robot on Earth who was programmed to clean up.

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Learn how to hot-pepper marmalade and make homemade itching powder and whoopee cushions among other time-tested pranks in this charming little book.

From tours of historic parks,buildings,and gardens to tips on after-hours clubs,neighborhood eateries,and charming hotels,and charming hotels,here's an up-close look at over 100 must-see attractions that make the city by the bay unique. 101 Great Choices:San Francisco presents the city at ists best-but leaves the choices up to you.From the Golden Bridge,Coit Tower,and Alcatraz to the shopper's meccas of Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf to the sweetest dungeness crab at Swan's Oyster Depot,San Francisco and all its magnificent diversions are offered up for your pleasure in this one-of-a-kind guide.

Have you ever wanted to set up your own totally cool club?Then check out this fabulous book to guide you on your way.

The origins of our Royal Family can be traced back to the reign of George IIl in the 18th century, although it was not until 1917 that anti-German feeling led George V to discard the historic name of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and adopt the family name of 'Windsor', applying it to the title of the Royal House. During the last quarter of a century, the media, and it might be said the public's fascination with the Royals has grown to unprecedented levels and, for the most part, remains undiminished. The House of Windsor has had to adapt to increasing press and public scrutiny during this time, and accept that the days of unquestioning reverence have passed. The Royal Family remains deeply enshrined as an institution, providing a sense of enduring stability and order, and its contributions to our cultural and social history through charity work and official Royal engagements is undeniable. This book is a 'right royal' celebration of a truly remarkable family - a story told in pictures taken from the ar

Break out your photo album and get ready for some fill-in-the-blanks fun about your family with Family Tree Mad Libs! Mad Libs lets you fill in the secrets in every family tree, from “Family Ghost Stories” to “Portrait of Great Grandma” to “Famous Ancestors!” Grab a pen and get started—and remember, is thicker than water!

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like all young elephants,Elly sometimes forgets her manners!In this beautifully illustrated story,Elly finds out how good table manners can make meal times much more fun.

Every day-in the shower,at your desk,or waiting for the bus-there are little are little things to do to make you look,fell and act younger.There's no need for straining,no tedious calisthenics,no starvation diets. OVer a twenty-year period,Dr.Morehouse devel-oped his concept of effortless exercise into this revolutionary physical conditioning program,and-as an expert with the space program-applied his methods to America's astronauts.And,fortwenty years,they have worked right here on earth,especially in the prevention of heart disease! No matter what your age,this amazing book shows you how to look younger,fell better,and probably live longer-using a quick and easy method.Try it for just two weeks and experience a new vitality and youthful bouyancy that will amaze you!

Yoga means“union”—the union of mind ,body,and spirit.A Guide to Yoga reveals how yoga can help improve your physical health and muscle tone,balance and calm the mind,and promote true harmony and self-realization.Written and illustrated in clear and practical way this beginner's guide includes: The Ancient Philosophy Behind Yoga Breathing,Relaxation,and Meditation Techniques Basic Postures and Sequences Easy-Reference Tips and Helpful Insights Discover why yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise and moving-meditation today,and enjoy the incredible benefits it has to offer.

Carl Reiner Any book that includes three episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show in its list of 100 Best has to be considered a major masterwork. I applaud its publication. Read this entertaining book and learn how it was done and how you too can do it. TV Land, the network of America's television favorites, delivers opinionated, informed, and, most of all, humorous takes on everything television! Who are the fifteen grumpiest TV characters? What are the twenty-nine most important comic formulas? What were Chuck Woolery's six careers? Plus TV haiku, TV anagrams, the great literary works that were the progenitors of the sitcom genre, and behind-the-scenes facts and stories that are sure to enhance your television experience. In fact, you'll never watch TV the same way again. TV Land to Go will become as indispensable as your remote control!

Essential Travel Guides are the world's best-selling new travel guide series.Essentials are easy-to-use,easy-to-carry and tell you all you need to know for a perfect trip.They are written by expert authous and superbly illustrated by top travel photographers.

In this extraordinary volume of selections from Aristotle-culled from the monumental Oxford translation by authorities including W.D.Ross,Benjamin Jowett,and Ingram Bywater-editor Justin D.Kaplan has included the most widely read,studied,and quoted works of the great philosopher.Informative notes give the reader a convenient and concise review of each work,illuminating the main ideas.Thoughtfully assembled,The Pocket Aristotle is the essential guide to the man who has often been called the world's most important thinker.

A few brief but unaltered excerpts, carefully placed in context by an introduction and with ellipses scrupulously indicated, touch on the activities of a year's cycle and give the young reader a first taste of this beloved 19th-century author's account of his solitary stay in a pond-side cabin. With their dramatic use of black combined with the subtle tones of nature, Sabuda's handsome linoleum-cut illustrations recall Tejima's work in wood; quietly reflecting Thoreau's own reverence for his surroundings, they are sure to attract readers. Whether such abridgments are worthwhile is always debatable, but this one is done with such sensibility to its source that it's worth consideration. (Kirkus Reviews) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

For beginner readers who can read short simple senterces with help. Interestng and familiar topics. Carefully structured captions and labels. Simple,repetitive sentence strutures. Fascinating and supportive illustrations.

Birds have always held a special fascination for mankind. The stud), of the avian species did more than simply spur homo sapiens on to conquer the skies; birds have also permeated the cultural and spiritual fabric of our lives. Add to this the fact that birdwatching is a pursuit that can be bltowed in town, country and at the coast all year round, without sophisticated equipment, and it is hardly surprising that so many look m it as a source of relaxation and inspiration. If observation is the primary pleasure, it is enhanced by greater knowledge and understanding. This book focuses on the 180 commonest species which are either native to Britain or regular visitors to these shores. Concise physical de*ions are given for each bird, both at rest and in flight, and distinctive behaviour patterns are also detailed. Articulating the voice of a particular species is fraught with difficulty, but as birdsong can often be the key to identification this has also been included. The habitat for each species is briefl

Time magazine once hailed Charles Kuralt as "the laureate of the common man." and in this final collection. Kuralt once again portrays the people, the places, and the things that define our nation. Culled from his final project, a series of brief television essays in the spirit of his famous On the Road reports, Charles Kuralt's American Moments introduces a host of American characters and scenes, and imbues them with charm, simplicity, and elegance. From the dedication of the man who handcrafts the president's shoes to the quiet beauty of a covered bridge, they are all symbols of an American spirit that Kuralt spent his life chronicling, celebrating, and, most importantly, just noticing. 作者简介 Charles Kuralt, who worked for CBS News for thirty-seven years, won many honors for his "on the road" journalism as well as his work on Sunday Morning. He was the author of several bestselling books, including On the Road with Charles Kuralt, A Life on the Road, and Charles Kuralt's America. He died on

WHICH RAINFOREST BATS DRINK BLOOD? ARE ANY BIRDS POISONOUS? You'll find the answers to these and over 100 other intriguing questions inside this superbly illustrated book. Other titles in this series: Creepy Crawlies Dionsaurs Sea Creatures.

An annually updated road map of the USA, covering the major road networks across the country. Highlights places of interest, national parks, state flags. Scale: 1/3,450,000 - 1cm = 34.5km - 1in = 55 miles. Legend/Key in three languages.