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The making of a stand-up guy
by Charlie Murphy with Chris Millis.
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231 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
As one of the most popular performers on Comedy Central's "The Chappelle Show," Charlie Murphy--older brother of comedy legend Eddie Murphy--shares his passion for comedy and tells his true Hollywood stories in this entertaining memoir.
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The Marne 1914 : the opening of World War I and the battle that changed the world
Holger H. Herwig.
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xix, 391 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
It is one of the essential events of military history, a cataclysmic encounter that prevented a quick German victory in World War I and changed the course of two wars and the world. Now, for the first time in a generation, here is a bold new account of the Battle of the Marne. A landmark work by a distinguished scholar, The Marne, 1914 gives, for the first time, all sides of the story. In remarkable detail, and with exclusive information based on newly unearthed documents, Holger H. Herwig superbly re-creates the dramatic battle, revealing how the German force was foiled and years of brutal trench warfare were made inevitable. Herwig brilliantly reinterprets Germany’s aggressive “Schlieffen Plan”–commonly considered militarism run amok–as a carefully crafted, years-in-the-making design to avoid a protracted war against superior coalitions. He also paints a new portrait of the run-up to the Marne: the Battle of the Frontiers, long thought a coherent assault but really a series of haphazard engagements that left “heaps of corpses,” France demoralized, Belgium in ruins, and Germany emboldened to take Paris. Finally, Herwig puts in dazzling relief the Battle of the Marne itself: the French resolve to win, which included the exodus of 100,000 people from Paris (where even pigeons were placed under state control in case radio communications broke down), the crucial lack of coordination between Germany’s First and Second Armies, and the fateful “day of rest” taken by the Third Army. He provides revelatory new facts about the all-important order of retreat by Germany’s Lieutenant Colonel Richard Hentsch, previously an event hardly documented and here freshly reconstructed from diary excerpts. Herwig also provides stunning cameos of all the important players: Germany’s Chief of General Staff Helmuth von Moltke, progressively despairing and self-pitying as his plans go awry; his rival, France’s Joseph Joffre, seemingly weak but secretly unflappable and steely; and Commander of the British Expeditionary Force John French, arrogant, combative, and mercurial. The Marne, 1914puts into context the battle’s rich historical significance: how it turned the war into a four-year-long fiasco that taught Europe to accept a new form of barbarism and stoked the furnace for the fires of World War II. Revelatory and riveting, this will be the new source on this seminal event.
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Mercy Thompson : homecoming
written by Patricia Briggs and David Lawrence ; painted artwork by Francis Tsai and Amelia Woo ; lettering by Bill Tortolini ; edited by David Lawrence and Rich Young.
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1 v. (unpaged) : chiefly col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Mercy Thompson is a walker, a magical being with the power to transform into a coyote. She lives on the fine line dividing the everyday world from a darker dimension, observing the supernatural community while standing apart. When Mercy travels to the Tri-Cities of Washington for a job interview, she quickly finds herself smack-dab in the middle of a gang war between rival packs of werewolves. And as if fangs and fur weren’t bad enough, Mercy must deal with the scariest creature of all: her mother, who is convinced that Mercy is making a mess of her life and determined to set her daughter on the right course. The thrilling adventures of Mercy Thompson–Moon Called, Blood Bound,andIron Kissed–have topped theNew York Timesbestseller list. Now Mercy makes her comics debut in an exclusive new story created by Patricia Briggs. Mercy Thompson: Homecomingis sure to please longtime fans and capture new ones with its mix of unforgettable characters and thrilling supernatural intrigue.
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Mrs. Scrooge : a Christmas poem
Carol Ann Duffy.
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36 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm.
With her husband, Ebenezer, now "doornail dead," the coldest Christmas Eve on record finds Mrs. Scrooge outside the supermarket, protesting consumerism and waste. "Spoilsport!" shout the passersby as they load up their shopping carts with Christmas goodies. Just as Ebenezer did, Mrs. Scrooge keeps to her frugal ways...but in the present economy, with loads of meaningless material goods bought on credit, maybe Mrs. Scrooge has the right idea.That night, alone in her bed with Catchit the cat beside her, Mrs. Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. As each in succession takes her by the hand and sweeps through the scenes of her life, Mrs. Scrooge learns not only what the "Christmas Spirit" really means, but the nature of the real gifts we give and receive.
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Muhammad : the banned images
[edited by Gary Hull] ; introduction by Gary Hull.
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47 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm.
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Nanny returns : a novel
by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus.
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305 p. ; 24 cm.
A sequel to the best-selling Nanny Diaries finds Nan returning to New York after 10 years abroad and getting approached by a drunken 16-year-old Grayer X, who describes his parents' brutal divorce and prompts her re-entry into child care for the elite.
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New York skyscrapers
Dirk Stichweh ; photography by Jürg Machirus and Scott Murphy.
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191 p. : ill. ; 35 cm.
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The New York Times practical guide to practically everything : the essential companion for everyday life
edited by Amy D. Bernstein and Peter W. Bernstein.
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xvi, 880 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
A New and Totally Updated Edition of the Ultimate Practical Reference. The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything is the comprehensive resource for hands-on pursuits of everyday life, from personal finance to home maintenance and gardening. All the wisdom of The New York Timesâ experts in every field is packed into one volume that is filled with new articles and up-to-date advice and has been completely revised and updated. The Practical Guide makes it easy to find information on any topic, while inviting the reader to browse its pages. The text covers twelve major topics, including Money; Spending and Saving; Health and Fitness; Food and Drink; Education; Careers; House and Garden; Travel; Sports and Games; Arts and Entertainment; Science and Symbols; and Mores and Manners. The book provides detailed information, tips, and step-by-step instructions on such relevant and timely topics as: *How to sell your home in a down market *Investing lessons from the crash of 2008 *Buying "green" products *Cosmetic surgery *New treatments for cancer and heart disease * Budget travel tips *Going organic *What to do if you're laid off *Job-hunting in the new economy *Making the four-hour workweek work for you *Gay and lesbian etiquette guide By addressing common everyday projects, problems and dilemmas with authoritative answers from experts in the field, The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything makes it easier to live a better, more productive life.
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None left behind : the 10th Mountain Division and the triangle of death
Charles W. Sasser.
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x, 307 p., [8] leaves of plates : ill. 25 cm.
The War on Terror has drawn the Army's 10th Mountain Division to the most dangerous parts of Iraq. This book documents that danger, specifically the events of May 12, 2007, when Iraqi insurgents killed four soldiers and an Iraqi translator and, presumably, seized three others.
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North Africa : the Roman coast
Ethel Davis.
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viii, 400 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
If you wonder: 'What have the Romans ever done for us?'you should perhaps visit Volubilis, the best-preservedRoman site in present-day Morocco, or the spectacularamphitheatre at El Jem, built by the wealthy proconsulGordion who later committed suicide within his own greatmonument. North Africa: The Roman Coast is the firstguide dedicated to the Roman heritage sites of modern-dayMorocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya, and it brings theold stones to life with stories both triumphant andtragic of the characters that lived among them. Itadditionally gives details of nearby attractions of thepresent day, such as the Medina and Kasbah at Rabat inMorocco and the charming seaside villages of Sidi BouSaid and Mahdia in Tunisia, to create a guide thatappeals to ruin-seekers and beach-lovers alike.
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Obamanomics : how Barack Obama is bankrupting you and enriching his Wall Street friends, corporate lobbyists, and union bosses
by Timothy P. Carney.
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xii, 292 p. ; 24 cm.
Obama Is Making You Poorer—But Who’s Getting Rich?Goldman Sachs, GE, Pfizer, the United Auto Workers—the same “special interests” Barack Obama was supposed to chase from the temple—are profiting handsomely from Obama’s Big Government policies that crush taxpayers, small businesses, and consumers. InObamanomics, investigative reporter Timothy P. Carney digs up the dirt the mainstream media ignores and the White House wishes you wouldn’t see. Rather than Hope and Change, Obama is delivering corporate socialism to America, all while claiming he’s battling corporate America. It’s corporate welfare and regulatory robbery—it’s Obamanomics.Congressman Ron Paul says, “Every libertarian and free-market conservative needs to readObamanomics.” And Johan Goldberg, columnist and bestselling author says, “Obamanomicsis conservative muckraking at its best and an indispensable field guide to the Obama years.”If you’ve wondered what’s happening to America, as the federal government swallows up the financial sector, the auto industry, and healthcare, and enacts deficit exploding “stimulus packages,” this book makes it all clear—it’s a big scam. Ultimately, Obamanomics boils down to this: every time government gets bigger, somebody’s getting rich, and those somebodies are friends of Barack. This book names the names—and it will make your blood boil.
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Off the tourist trail : 1,000 unexpected travel alternatives
foreword by Bill Bryson.
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336 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 31 cm.
Written by a team of travel experts, "Off the Tourist Trail" brings vibrant cities, enchanting sights, breathtaking natural wonders, and unforgettable experiences to life with informative narrative and stunning photography.
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