Author: Petr Beckmann
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Keywords: history
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 1976-07-15
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 0312381859
ISBN-13: 9780312381851

The history of pi, says the author, though a small part of the history of mathematics, is nevertheless a mirror of the history of man. Petr Beckmann holds up this mirror, giving the background of the times when pi made progress -- and also when it did not, because science was being stifled by militarism or religious fanaticism.

Author: David J. Lieberman
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Keywords: control, influence, situation, secrets, psychological, anything, powerless, anyone
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 2001-05-11
List price: $13.95
ISBN-10: 0312270178
ISBN-13: 9780312270179

The legendary leader in the field of human behavior delivers the national bestselling, must-read phenomenon that changed the rules. Utilizing the latest advancements in human behavior, Dr. Lieberman’s critically acclaimed techniques show you step-by-step how to gain the clear advantage in every situation.Get anyone to find you attractiveGet the instant advantage in any relationshipGet anyone to take your adviceGet a stubborn person to change his mind about anythingGet anyone to do a favor for youGet anyone to return your phone callStop verbal abuse instantlyGet anyone to confide in your

Author: Stephen R. Covey
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Keywords: families, effective, highly, habits
Number of Pages: 390
Published: 1997-10-01
List price: $15.95
ISBN-10: 0307440850
ISBN-13: 9780307440853

From the author of the #1 bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Covey’s new bestseller offers precious lessons in creating and sustaining a strong family culture in a turbulent world. No family is free from challenges. But a strong family embodies a problem-solving culture in which parents and children act interdependently, appropriately, and positively. It is a culture that enables all family members to experience the joy, satisfaction, and integrity of living their principles day by day. In his first major work since The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Cov

Author: Richard Curtis
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Keywords: actually, love
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2003-12-05
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0312318499
ISBN-13: 9780312318499

Love Actually is the highly awaited new screenplay and directorial debut from phenomenally popular screenwriter Richard Curtis. Weaving together the stories of ten couples, the movie is as real as our own lives, and as funny, wise, and poignant as only Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral) could create.Set in contemporary London just before Christmas, the cast includes a lovelorn Prime Minister, an aging rock star, a sexually ambitious assistant, a newly widowed stepfather, a beautiful housekeeper, a straying husband, and other characters entangled in the silly, sloppy, sexy, sweet busi

Author: Robert J. Lang
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Keywords: gobble, inflate, flap, toys, action, paper, origami
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 1997-05-15
List price: $18.95
ISBN-10: 0312156189
ISBN-13: 9780312156183

Every project in the book can really move! Origami in Action presents 39 actions origami models that are as animated as they are exquisite. Each project is complete with clear step-by-step diagrams, instructions, and a photograph of the finished model. Included are such traditional favorites as the cootie catcher and the waterbomb, as well as some modern novelties--a strumming guitar player and a toothy Tyrannosaurus Rex. Other projects include: --Flapping Butterfly--Blow-up Bunny--Barking Wolf--Talking Dragon--Wagging-Tail Doggie--Boardsailor--Swimming Manatee--Indian Paddling a Canoe

Author: Howard Harrison
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Keywords: play, flute, need, everything
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2002-02-09
List price: $12.99
ISBN-10: 0312288611
ISBN-13: 9780312288617

How to Play the Flute is a new kind of flute tutor. It combines over fifty carefully selected musical pieces with illustrations, diagrams, and text to give students a full, clear explanation of the basics of flute playing. Progressing in easy stages, How to Play the Flute takes one from simple melodies to the music of Bach and Scott Joplin. How to Play the Flute covers all the basics, including:· Purchasing and caring for your instrument· Reading music· Breathing techniques· Improving tone

Author: Will Shortz
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Keywords: new, puzzles, times, york, crossword, ferocious, crosswords, hard
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 2009-03-03
List price: $9.95
ISBN-10: 0312541708
ISBN-13: 9780312541705

Are you tough enough?More and more crossword fans want to test their skills against the fiercest puzzles the Times has to offer. * 150 challenging New York Times crosswords* Fresh vocabulary and wordplay* Edited by Will Shortz