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The author follows the footsteps of Herodotus across Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and Iraq to examine the places and cultures Herodotus described in his fifth-century narrative on the Persian War.

Haas wanted to know what went on inside the mind of a top chef, and what kind of emotional dynamics drove the intense interactions inside a great restaurant. He spent eighteen months immersed in the kitchen at Craigie on Main, in Boston, and his story will change the way you think about food-- and about the complicated people who cook it and serve it.

"In 2005, director Christopher Nolan redefined the Batman legend with Batman Begins, starring Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader. A fresh, dynamic reboot of the franchise, Batman Begins explored the comic book hero's origins and his evolution from billionaire Bruce Wayne to dark avenger who fights crime and corruption in Gotham City. A 2008 sequel, The Dark Knight, took those compelling, character-driven foundations and raised the stakes, pitting Batman against a deranged master criminal, the Joker, in an all-out war for Gotham's soul. Now, the final film of Nolan's trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, is the summer's most anticipated film release. Christopher Nolan's Batman: The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy tells the complete, behind-the-scenes story of these three monumental films. Based on in-depth interviews with Nolan and all of the film's key cast and crew--including co-writers David S. Goyer and Christopher Nolan, cinematographer Wally Pfister, and more--the book reveals the creative process behind the epic Dark Knight Trilogy, supported by lavish art and never-before-seen photography"--.

Phil Mickelson recalls his life and journey into the world of professional golf and describes his various triumphs leading up to and including winning the 2004 Masters Championship.

Jeremy Roenick chronicles his life and career as a hockey player.

Billy Lane shares his love of women and motorcycles, describing how he became one of the most popular chopper builders in history.

Actress Tina Fey recounts her life, sharing how she managed to fulfill her dream of one day becoming a comedian on television and discussing her childhood, marriage, career, and views on beauty, politics, motherhood, and relationships.

Craig Robinson, an English artist, illustrator, and writer, describes his love of baseball, tracing the sport's history, rivalries, clubs, and unique aspects of baseball with text, charts, graphs, and photographs.