Charles Thompson
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
In a quest to capture a real-life, close-up view of the land where so many have been kicked, cussed, spit on, arrested, detained, trafficked, or killed-and the subject that has been debated for decades by politicians and commentators-Charles D. Thompson records his journey from Boca Chica to Tijuana, and his conversations with everyone from border officials to migrant workers to local residents. Along the journey, five centuries of cultural history...
Author
Pub. Date
[2007]
Description
The host of the TV series "Top Chef" presents a cookbook featuring more than two hundred recipes for international fare, including hot and sour fruit chaat, tangy jicama salad, South Indian spinach and lentil soup, barbecue Korean short ribs, and honeycomb ice cream.
Pub. Date
c2001
Description
When the deaths of 47 sailors on an ill-fated training exercise are blamed on a single despondent crew member, the ship's hardened captain supports the Navy's official position in order to save face. But a skeptical lieutenant with a different theory risks his own reputation and his career to discover the truth behind the tragedy.
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
"Surveying the world's religions, from Buddhism to Zoroastrianism, and providing succinct yet thought-provoking insight into the philosophy and practices of each, The Religions Book is ideal for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of the world's religions. With intriguing artwork, flow charts, and diagrams, complex world religions are made accessible in this comprehensive guide"--
