10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World"Shafak writes with vision, bravery and compassion . . . a stunning portrait of a city, a society, a small community and a single soul." --The New York Times Book Review "A deeply humane story about the cruel effects of Turkey's intolerant sexual attitudes...
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook -- What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us about Loss, LoveIn this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children--and outlines...
Paradise Gardens: The World's Most Beautiful Islamic Gardens'Lavish ... a celebration of the history and enduring romance of Islamic gardens' Washington PostAs seen on the highly acclaimed BBC2 series Monty Don's Paradise Gardens, a glorious celebration of the richness of Islamic culture through some of the most beautiful gardens on earth.In the...
New York City SubwaysNew York City Subways traces the history of mass transportation in Manhattan and New York City's outer boroughs. Public transportation has long been vital to the city, with horse-drawn surface lines established by 1831 and elevated railroad lines constructed during the 1870s and 1880s. The concept of...