In the bestselling tradition of Truman, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer David Herbert Donald offers a new classic in American history and biography -- a masterly account of how one man's extraordinary political acumen steered the Union to victory in the Civil War, and of how his soaring rhetoric gave meaning to that agonizing struggle fo...more

When this longtime Modern Library favorite--filled with fifty-two stories of heart-stopping suspense--was first published in 1944, one of its biggest fans was critic Edmund Wilson, who in The New Yorker applauded what he termed a sudden revival of the appetite for tales of horror. Represented in the anthology are such distinguished spell weavers as...more

Enjoy and Learn!Expert Knowledge!Easy-to-Read!This handy guide to the most common, important and showy North American insects will help the novice begin a fascinating study. Includes:A key to insect groupsMature and immature formsHow insects grow and develop and what they eatHow to find and observe themFull color pictures, nontechnical language, a...more

Fully illustrated, easy to use, and completely up-to-date, Birds of the West Indies is the only field guide that covers all of the bird species known to occur in the region--including migrants and infrequently occurring forms. Each species is represented by a full description that includes identification field marks, status and range, habitat, and ...more

This guide will help you identify-quickly and easily-the birds you are most likely to see. It tells you:What to look forWhere and when to lookHow to attract birdsRange maps show where each bird is found, and handy tables at the back of the book contain a wealth of additional information about migration, eggs, nests, and food. This is the perfect ...more

This guide to the snakes, frogs, turtles, and salamanders of North America aids in the identification of 212 species. Learn:· How to tell the difference between reptiles and amphibians· How and where to find them· How to separate fact from fableReptiles and Amphibians Includes full-color illustrations, up-to-date range maps, and a host of fasc...more