Kathryn Walker

A riveting novel that takes place in one day about an elderly painter and the New Yorker interviewing her—from one of the most gifted American writers of the twentieth century and the author of the acclaimed Rabbit series. • “A brief novel of deep feeling.”—Time

On a day that contains much conversation and some rain, the seventy-eight-year-old painter Hope Chafetz, who in the course of her eventful...

Throughout history there have been tales of monsters living in oceans and lakes around the world. Do these creatures really exist? If they do, then what type of animal could they be? Now you can read the stories and find out what the experts have to say before deciding if water monsters are fact or fiction.

Describes the mysterious happenings surrounding the crash of Eastern Airlines Flight 401, which happened in 1972.

This intriguing new title from Crabtree examines real-life cases where dreams appear to have been predictions of events yet to happen. Scientists and believers in this phenomena explore whether we really can see into the future, or if these happenings are just coincidences.

Earl Keese is a slightly overweight, fairly average guy who is approaching middle age. He leads a reasonably comfortable life with his family in their suburban home until the house next door is bought by a truly odd couple, Vic and Ramona, who quickly proceed to drive Earl crazy. Vic's lunatic behavior has Earl running in circles while Ramona's coarse seductiveness leaves him panting. In short, Earl's tranquil life is suddenly turned upside down....

While global warming has been heating up the world, recently scientists were stunned to discover that the sun has actually been growing dimmer, with less and less sunlight reaching earth's surface. Nova unravels this baffling climate detective story.

Follows a group of individuals and horses for a year leading up to the 2009 Kentucky Derby, and captures the beauty of the breed, the thrilling nature of the sport, and the deep reservoir of history and tradition behind this equine wonder. Viewers go from Kentucky to Dubai to trace the breed's fascinating history and meet the people who breed them, sell them, race them, and love them. From foaling barn to finish line this unique animal imbues the...

"Three modern families were chosen to learn to survive as if the year is 1883. Using the tools and technology of that time they must make difficult choices and cope with the consequences in the Montana wilderness." --