21st century

Presents a collection of poems by Australian poet, Erin Hanson.

"The author relates how her cousin was imprisoned at the age of fifteen for attempted carjacking and how she took him in upon his release, only to lose him to the deadly streets of South Central L.A."--OCLC.

"Contemporary Chinese art is a subject of sustained and growing significance in present-day culture across the globe. This new volume in the 'World of Art' series reframes Chinese art since the end of China's Cultural Revolution more than four decades ago, placing it in the context of the nation's unprecedented cultural, political, and urban transformation. Based on original research by writer, curator, and leading scholar in the field of contemporary Chinese art, Jiang Jiehong, this volume explores the area through firsthand materials and in-depth interviews with more than thirty artists. Providing the most up-to-date understanding of contemporary Chinese art, Jiang includes a variety of media, ranging from painting, printmaking, sculpture, and photography to installation, video, performance, and participatory art. Featuring over 150 color images of artworks by more than fifty internationally renowned Chinese artists, including Ai Weiwei and Zhang Peili, as well as emerging artists, such as Zhao Zhao, 'The Art of Contemporary China' presents a wide variety of practices through curatorial discussions and images of original installation views and historical art events" --Amazon.com.

"Through a series of prayers, invocations, and hymns, Syncope eulogizes those who have perished making Central Mediterranean crossings as well as collects first-hand accounts of those who have survived these perilous journeys. Forces of fate brought errant lives together for a hopeful safe passage and ultimately, linked these lives in their untimely deaths. Syncope attempts to shed some light on these lives, as well as the happenstance of living and dying while trying to cross a border."--Provided by publisher.

The story of billionaire trader Steven Cohen, the rise and fall of his hedge fund SAC Capital, and the largest insider trading investigation in history.

"China's architecture has always impressed, whether the structure is an ancient temple with perfect symmetry or a modern skyscraper that reflects the passing clouds. In the past century, China's growth as an economic power and its rapid urbanization has demanded ingenuity of architects, who have responded with remarkable designs. This . . . text takes readers on a tour of China's craziest and coolest architectural creations. Through . . . researched text and . . . photographs, they'll discover the . . . dimensions of the New Century Global Center, the intricate ornamentation of Beijing National Stadium, and the record-breaking construction process of the T30 Hotel, among many other . . . facts"--Provided by publisher.

A compilation of ninety fantasy stories with authors like Mary Shelley, J.R.R. Tolkien, Edith Wharton, Hans Christian Andersen, and more.

A collection of early writings by some of today's well-known writers that they have submitted as their worst work, along with the author's commentary about that particular piece of writing. Includes contributions from Dave Eggers, Rick Moody, Gillian Flynn, and many others.

As a child, DiCamillo was often sick in bed, but this allowed her imagination to flourish, now readers can follow DiCamillo's journey and spark their own imaginations.

"Documents the decline of white-working class lives over the last half-century and examines the social and economic forces that have slowly made these lives more difficult"--OCLC.