Truth is stranger than fiction in the improbable life of Lev Nussimbaum.
The Jewish son of an oil millionaire in Azerbaijan, he escapes one tyranny
after another and becomes a bestselling author in Nazi Germany. This fascinating
biography reads like a novel. Recommended by Graham, Powell's at Portland International Airport
Finally, a book that takes back faith from the politicians and the media. Speaking to the importance of religious and moral values, not as mere tools for political and economic gain but as essential instruments of social justice, Jim Wallis brings together the discussion of faith, politics, and culture in this country, and asks how our leaders can continue to ignore issues such as poverty, racial inequity, and war.
Recommended by Frank, Powell's Books in Beaverton
A revealing, absorbing, detailed account and re-creation of the most celebrated
scientific experiment of its time — the splitting of the atom. Recommended by Ryan, Powell's Technical Books
The follow-up to The Art of Rock, this striking collection of modern
rock posters demonstrates the innovation of today's designers on an international
scale. Showcasing the finest pieces from an array of artists with an eclectic
mix of styles, this impressive work represents the unparalleled explosion in
poster-making over the past fifteen years. Recommended by Michal, Powell's City of Books
"Nine of every ten persons say they love chocolate. The tenth
lies." Starting with a quote from revered gourmand Anthelme
Brillat-Savarin, Rosenblum sets the tone for his in-depth study of
a worldwide passion. Few things produce as visceral a response as
chocolate. The smell, texture, and deep glossy color, not to mention
the taste, have bewitched humans for millennia. From chocolate's
beginnings as a sacred elixir in ancient cultures to its current
status as a sensual and oh-so-necessary indulgence, Rosenblum reveals
all that a true chocoholic could ever want to know about this sublime
substance.
Recommended by Alicia, Powell's Books for Cooks and Gardeners
The first to swim the Strait of Magellan, the Bering Strait, and the Cape
of Good Hope, Lynne Cox, from the age of fourteen, began forcing the world's
best long-distance swimmers to reconsider what might be possible in the water.
Dive in and brace yourself for a thrilling athletic adventure. Recommended by Kyle, Powells.com
Here's the cure for the otaku blues! In his latest work, two-time Booker
Prize winner Peter Carey recounts his anime- and manga-inspired trip to Japan
with his son, Charley. Throughout the book we tag along with Carey as he navigates
not only Japanese culture, but also Charley's developing individuality. This
is a great book for anyone who is into manga, Carey, or just curious about
the subtle shadings of Japanese nerdom. Recommended by Gin,
Powell's City of Books
Proving that sometimes it's not the story that matters nearly so much as
how you tell it, Rosenthal has organized one of the most entertaining, compulsively
readable memoirs in recent memory. Go ahead, I dare you to put it down. Recommended by Dave, Powells.com
Whether you compete in a fantasy league or you're watching for the love of the
game, the Baseball Prospectus will serve you all summer long. Solid
team-by-team recaps of last season and statistical projections for more than
fifty major and minor leaguers in each organization Recommended by Dave, Powells.com
Ignored, ridiculed, and disrespected, "Googie"-style architecture
has become a neglected and mistreated relic. As an icon of mid-century progress
and a representation of modernity and whimsy, it deserves to be appreciated.
A gem published in 1985, now reprinted in a larger format with additional photos
and illustrations, Googie Redux brings us the best historical overview
of a period of commercial architecture slowly disappearing under the wrecking
ball of humorless egotism disguised as progress. Recommended by Trent, Powell's City of Books
Written by accomplished physicist and artist Alan Lightman, A Sense of
the Mysterious explores the imagination and emotional life of science.
Original, thoughtful, and beautifully written. Recommended by Ryan, Powell's Technical Books
Readers of Traveling Mercies, Lamott's previous book on spirituality,
will find here the same thoughtfulness and humor we've come to love. Whether
writing about battles with her son, her mother's death, the church she's found
to be home, or her loathing of George W. Bush, Lamott's irreverence and wit
doesn't disappoint. Recommended by Michal, Powell's City of Books
Using Simpsons and X-Files examples, Brian Greene explains
our current understanding of the universe. Whereas The Elegant Universe was
primarily about the obscure, largely theoretical world of susperstring theory, Fabric
of the Cosmos holds to more solid ground. Greene is a good communicator
and illustrates complex issues well. Folks wanting to learn more about relativity,
quantum mechanics, and the main points of string theory should find this a
good starting point. Recommended by Doug, Powell's City of Books
This dazzling edition is the perfect antidote to the grey February blahs one must slog through on the way to spring. Turn page after page of heady cocktails
and eagerly anticipate balmy evenings and pitcher drinks on the porch. Brilliant
photos of the drinks themselves are interspersed with displays of classic and
retro glassware and bar accessories. Besides the tried-and-true sours, spritzers,
and highballs, discover new variations on the margarita, martini, and bellini,
and why not a little blue curiosity called "Shampoo"? Recommended by Alicia,
Powell's Books for Cooks and Gardeners
Diamond crafts a careful and thorough account of the environmental and cultural
fragility of civilizations, from present-day Montana to the toppled statues of
Easter Island. Collapse is both a fascinating study of humanity's
ecological relationships and a cautionary tale of our increasingly overtaxed
resources.
Recommended by Tessa, Powells.com
Malcolm Gladwell, renowned author of The Tipping Point, offers a magnetic
new work, focusing on the surprising power of rapid cognition. Using fascinating
case studies and a clear and precise style, Gladwell brilliantly illustrates how
we make the decisions that we do.
Recommended by David H., Powells.com
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