History is full of myths & misunderstandings that have become part of popular belief & wrongly coloured our understanding of historical figures & events. This title discusses the case for & against commonly accepted 'facts', & corrects what you thought you knew about history. ...

We are born with the instinct to create & invent. Indeed our ability to do so is what separates we humans from the rest of the animal world. This title traces the fascinating history of our attempts at self-improvement but also questions their value. ...

Michael Boll (James Spader) is a timid yuppie with problems at work & troubles at home. One night, when he gets into a bar fight & is rescued by the charismatic Alex (Rob Lowe), he finds a friend who teaches him to be more assertive, but also introduces him to a world of drugs, violence & crime
- a world from which he finds himself unable to escape. Vintage 'walk on the wild side' movie, with Lowe playing up to his bad boy image & Spader again proving himself a convincing yuppie.
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Early one September, three friends spend the weekend at a remote cabin by Dead Water Lake. With only a pale moon to light their way, they row across the water in the middle of the night. But only two of them return, & they make a pact not to call for help until the following morning. ...

Early one September three friends spend the weekend at a remote cabin by Dead Water Lake. With only a pale moon to light their way, they row across the water in the middle of the night. But only two of them return. When the body of the third friend is discovered, Inspector Sejer is put in charge of the investigation. ...

Relying on in-depth research & interviews with those who have known Tyson at every stage of his life, this book portrays the shy child who became a vicious street thug, discovered boxing in juvenile prison, & was brought to the attention of the legendary Cus D' Amato to be shaped to be one thing--heavyweight champion of the world. 33 photos. ...