The #1 New York Times–bestselling author's "hilarious . . . idiosyncratic . . . delightful" and definitive companion to a global phenomenon ( Publishers Weekly).Douglas Adams's "six-part trilogy," The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy grew from a blip of a notion into an ever-expanding multimedia universe that amassed an unprecedented cult of followers and became an international sensation. As a young journalist, Neil Gaiman was given comp...

A new edition of a classic work of history, revealing the anti-homosexual purges of midcentury Washington. The basis for the acclaimed PBS documentary.In The Lavender Scare, David K. Johnson tells the frightening story of how, during the Cold War, homosexuals were considered as dangerous a threat to national security as Communists. Charges that the Roosevelt and Truman administrations were havens for homosexuals proved a potent political weapon, sparking a...

"Altogether, a very detailed year-by-year account of escort development for anti-submarine work from the period between the wars to post World War II." —The Nautical MagazineWinston Churchill famously claimed that the submarine war in the Atlantic was the only campaign of the Second World War that really frightened him. If the lifeline to North America had been cut, Britain would never have survived; there could have been no build-up of US and Commonwealth forces, n...

In the 50 years that separated Warrior from Dreadnought there occurred a revolution in warship design quite unparalleled in naval history; a period that began with the fully-rigged broadside ironclads and ended with the emergence of the great battleships and battlecruisers that were to fight in the First World War.The author explains how ninetheenth-century designers responded to developments in engine technology, armour protection and armament in their attempts to develop the best...

It is fashionable to criticize economic theory for focusing too much on rationality and ignoring the imperfect and emotional way in which real economic decisions are reached. All of us facing the global economic crisis wonder just how rational economic men and women can be. Behavioral economics — an effort to incorporate psychological ideas into economics — has become all the rage.This book by well-known economist David K. Levine questions the idea that behavioral economics is the a...

An illustrated and indispensable history of the evolution of the British Royal Navy's nineteenth century fleet of warships.In the massive revolution that affected warship design between Waterloo and the Warrior, the Royal Navy was traditionally depicted as fiercely resisting every change until it was almost too late, but these old assumptions are challenged in this authoritative history of the transition from sail to steam.In the extensively...

What happens after nuclear war doesn't end?Fallout '62 is a sweeping alternate history that follows humanity through the unthinkable aftermath of global nuclear exchange based on the premise that the Cuban Crisis of 1962 went hot.

For over two thousand years people have believed that a poor young man grew to become the Messiah because of stories about magic, great power and prophecy. Does this mean if someone reads the books in another two thousand years, will people think Harry Potter is the Messiah? Dive in and decide for yourself if fact is much stronger than the obvious fiction.

The Trial of Christ by David K. Breed

This book is about one man's journey to recovery through the 12 Step program and the benefits of such a life changing journey. It is a story about the design for living found within the 12 Steps, which is sure to bring a new freedom and new happiness to anyone who is willing to embrace a new life that for the author changed his whole attitude and outlook on life. The book is filled with funny sayings, wisdom and acronyms "heard in the rooms." Whether the reader is struggling with addiction...

When David K. Wiggins released his first anthology of previously published essays on race and sport in 1997, African American athletes were receiving more popular interest and scholarly attention. The growth of sport history as an academic discipline, combined with an increased interest in Black life and history, had led to the publication of numerous biographies of African American athletes, studies on Negro League Baseball, and one survey text on the Black athletic experience, to name a ...

In the fast-paced world of clinical chemistry, staying current with the latest techniques, technologies, and best practices is essential. The Modern Lab Scientist's Handbook: Mastering Clinical Chemistry is your indispensable guide to navigating this dynamic field with confidence and precision. Whether you're a student stepping into the lab for the first time or a seasoned professional seeking to refine your skills, this handbook offers a comprehensive, up-to-date resource that br...