Fathers and Children

Fathers and Sons is an 1862 novel by Ivan Turgenev, his best known work.
The fathers and children of the novel refers to the growing divide between the two generations of Russians, and the character Yevgeny Bazarov has been referred to as the "first Bolshevik"[by whom?], for his nihilism and rejection of the old order.

Sideways on a Scooter - Life and Love in India

When twentysomething reporter Miranda Kennedy leaves her job in New York City and travels to India with no employment prospects, she longs to immerse herself in the turmoil and excitement of a rapidly developing country. What she quickly learns in Delhi about renting an apartment as a single woman—it’s next to impossible—and the proper way for women in India to ride scooters—perched sideways—are early signs that life here is less Westernized than she’d counted on.

Little Steps for New Parents - Birth to One Year

For baby's first year. Simple weekly lessons build new parent skills one step at a time. Enjoyable information and activities promote parents instincts and baby's natural motivation to learn and thrive.
Based on research and common sense, practical information on safety, mother and baby's health, brain development, and more, all in bite size pieces. Even a weekly journal space for loving memories.
This is an espanded edition of the book used nationwide by health departments and agencies to educate new parents. A wonderful gift for both new mothers and new fathers.

Future Babble: Why Expert Predictions Fail - and Why We Believe Them Anyway

In Future Babble, award-winning journalist Dan Gardner presents landmark research debunking the whole expert prediction industry and explores our obsession with the future.
In 2008, as the price of oil surged above $140 a barrel, experts said it would soon hit $200; it then plunged to $30. In 1967, they said the USSR would be the worlds fastest-growing economy by 2000; by 2000, the USSR no longer existed. In 1911, it was pronounced that there would be no more wars in Europe - we all know how that turned out. 

Alexander the Great (Ancient World Leaders)

This series takes a historical look at the ancient world's leading figures, who led armies to victory and ruled over vast domains in a time when the world was still young. As one empire fell, another would rise, led by charismatic and powerful commanders who could unite many people and were touched by greatness. This king of Macedonia claimed to be descended from the gods, and in his 33 years he achieved amazing conquests and explored lands previously unknown to Westerners.