Most Popular Books by Richard Lewis

The true story of how Richie Lewis, a boy from the housing projects of New York City went on to become Detective Richard Lewis, the most highly decorated police officer in the history of New York City. Richard speaks out against the racism that still exists in America - within police departments. He relates how he and other black police officers were repeatedly denied promotions and were even treated like criminals themselves by some white cops.

Aceh, Indonesia. December 2004. Two teens find each other surrounded by the destruction left in the wake of the most devastating tsunami the world has ever seen: Ruslan, a native of Aceh, in search of his missing father, whom he hopes has not been added to the fallen; and Sarah, an American girl, who has already lost her mother and is now struggling to find medical treatment for her sick brother. Only together can they find what they''re searching for.

A paperback edition of an inspiring collection of essays by teacher and writer Richard Lewis which considers the life of the imagination as a necessary part of every child''s growing consciousness. In each of these thoughtful essays, Lewis explores the diverse facets of a child''s imagination and its rich expression through language-making, play, art, stories and poetry.

Livey''s younger brother, Darby, a math genius, brings his imaginary friend to life through a mathematical proof. Bob is a creature of pure math, and he hates chaos and disorder. Now Livey, Darby, and some very unique allies must band together to find a way to stop Bob-before he fixes our disorderly world for good. Monster''s Proof brings horror and math together in an unforgettable novel that will forever change the way you look at an equation.

A timely and unique perspective on a phenomenon that is highly divisive and splits academic and public opinion alike. In the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York, Madrid, and London, the question how Western society integrates its minorities has become one of the most crucial issues facing government today and excites media attention and frequent public controversy. This volume presents a number of points of view both from Europe and North America by academic, religious, and political authors from a variety of cultures, all with a very different perspective on whether multiculturalism is a valid answer to ensuring harmony in our societies.

A lyrical account of the earth''s creation and the advent of music.

Fragments of ancient Greek lyric poetry about nature, love, war, old age, life and death, and other topics. Includes reproductions of art from the period and brief information on the poets.

Intended as a primary text in a school of business administration, the goal of this book is to give students a broad introduction to the operation, mechanics, and structure of the financial system in the United States, emphasizing its institutions, markets, and instruments and giving special attention to the Federal Reserve System and monetary policy.