SUMMARY: A precious scroll inscribed with a lost Buddhist sutra-once owned by Pu Yi, the last emperor of China-is illicitly sold to an eccentric French linguist, Paul drs"Ampere, w...
SUMMARY: Gervase Bonel, with his wife and servants, is a guest of Shrewsbury Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul when he is suddenly taken ill. Luckily, the Abbey boasts the servic...
Ray Liu knows he should be happy. He lives in a big suburban house with all the latest electronic gadgets, and even finds plenty of time to indulge in his love of gaming. He needs ...
Review?One of the few contemporary writers of whom we can speak in terms of greatness.? ?Mel Gussow, Newsday ?Miguel Street is the Bowery, the Tenderloin, and the Catfish R...
'The Manual of the Warrior of Light' is a handbook that shows human beings how to live as spiritual beings in the material world. This exciting new edition includes exclusive conte...
From Publishers WeeklyMandvi turns in a soft, reserved performance of Naipaul's novel about idealism, revolution and self-discovery. The book follows on the heels of Naipaul's Half...
EDITORIAL REVIEW: The key to eternal life has been found beneath two thousand feet of icy water in an area known as the "Lost City." To a family of ruthless French arms dealers the...