Who among us cannot testify to the possibilities of the night? To the mysterious, shadowed intersections of music, smoke, money, alcohol, desire, and dream? The hours between dusk and dawn are when we are most urgently free, when high meets low, when tongues wag, when wallets loosen, when uptown, downtown, rich, poor, black, white, gay, straight, male, and female so often chance upon one another. Night is when we are more likely to carouse, fornicate, fall in love, murder,...

Every travel guidebook tells you where to travel, where to stay, and what to see. All good info. But "how to" travel has largely been ignored.So I've made my share of mistakes, so you don't have to.Asia Unpacked can ensure that your time in Asia meets all your expectations.

They are like us but they are differentnot in an incompatible way, but in ways that defy the assumptions humans in most world cultures take for granted.Their village technology and culture are almost aboriginal, but their language is intricate and efficient.The people of the planet Nenmar, on the other side of the galaxy from Earth, possess what many humans strive for:a deep self-assurance and corresponding acceptance of others.The offspring of a Nenmaran mother and human father, t...

A funny and provocative cultural history of class, manners, and the decline of civilityIn his smart and thought provoking new book, literary/social critic Mark Caldwell gives us a history of the demise of manners and charts the progress of an epidemic of rudeness in America. The breakdown of civility has in recent years become a national obsession, and our modern climate of boorishness has cultivated a host of etiquette watchdogs, like Miss Manners and Martha Stewar...

PRAISE For the NEW EDITION of NEVER DIE TWICE ..."This really did have everything I look for in a good thriller: action, danger, characters I love, and a tangled web of suspense artfully woven by the author!”“Impossible not to think of a great James Bond movie!”THE VIPER SERIES introduces NATALIE NICKS the Pentagon’s new super spy.In Never Die Twice, Mark Caldwell Jones introduces Natalie Nicks, the bionic ...

PRAISE for VIPER FATALIS ..."This is the second book in the series and just as good if not better than the first...another series that I don’t ever want to finish! Right up my street, could not put it down!”THE VIPER SERIES introduces NATALIE NICKS the Pentagon’s new super spy. Equipped with cutting-edge cybernetics, Viper works alongside an elite team of investigators called Reaper Force to combat a deadly terrorist group with a m...

Praise For MOONBASE ROGUE ..."Another series that I don’t ever want to finish! Right up my street, could not put it down! 5 stars!”“A cinematic spy thriller you can't put down!”“Impossible not to think of a great James Bond movie!”THE VIPER SERIES introduces NATALIE NICKS the Pentagon’s new super spy.In Moonbase Rogue, Mark Caldwell Jones continues the story of Natalie Nicks, the bionic super soldier known as Viper. Equipped with cutting-edge cyberne...

“A beautiful book. . . . There are phrases in here that will make you laugh out loud, and others that will stop your heart. A definite triumph.” — David Rakoff, author of Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, PerishFrom Heather O'Neill, the Giller-shortlisted author of Daydreams of Angels and The Girl Who Was Saturday Night, a heartbreaking and wholly original coming-of-age novel about a young girl fighting to preserve a bruised in...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to the beautiful Greek island of Santorini.Santorini is a volcanic island in the Cyclades group of the Greek islands. It is located between Ios and Anafi. It is famous for its dramatic views, stunning sunsets from Oia town, the strange white aubergine (eggplant), the town of Thira and its active volcano. There are fantastic beaches such as the beach of Perissa, perhaps the best beach in Santorini as well as the black pebble beach of Kamari...

"Passionate and poignant! Love in the Light will have readers falling in love with Caden and Makenna all over again!" ~ NYT Bestseller Jay CrownoverTwo hearts in the darkness…Makenna James and Caden Grayson have been inseparable since the scorching night they were trapped in a pitch-black elevator. But they're not strangers anymore, and Makenna hopes that night put them on the path to forever. All that stands in the way is introducing her tattooed, pierced...

This book is extracted from our much larger guide to Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia, and it focuses on Cambodia primarily. Janet Arrowood is a long-time and frequent visitor to Southeast Asia. Huge lakes, tremendous waterfalls, elephant rides, jungles, wonderful people, fabulous food. The sense of the new and unknown will amaze you. Prices? Phenomenally low. And the scenery is spectacular. Canoe or kayak the South China Sea, see some of the largest waterfalls in the world, visit the islands, trek t...

Vietnam: 50 Facts You Should Know When Visiting Vietnam.Avoid common tourists scams, save money and stay save with this valuable guide.Your heart is beating wildly and emotions tear at you. An opportunity of a lifetime is in front of you. Vietnam, a magnificent place full of untold mystique and beauty is calling you. A place with a rich history and amazing culture, but also corruption, scams, and pitfalls for the uninformed. Some situations may leave you with a few dollars o...