In four highly acclaimed novels, Stewart O'Nan has proven himself among the most versatile of young writers, breathing new life into a wide range of literary traditions. A World Away is O'Nan at his m
To an astonishing degree, your generational cohort - Mature (born 1909-1945), Boomer (born 1946-1964), or Xer (born 1965-present) - defines who you are, what you believe, and what you buy. You don't n
Die Broke shows that wealth is to be spent while you're alive, either on yourself or your loved ones, and that every penny left unspent after you die is a failing.Die Broke preaches a radically new ap
"Byers's stories are wise, beautiful, and necessary. It's hard to imagine so much knowledge of life coming from so young a writer, but there it is, clear as day."－Charles Baxter "These stories posses
Clarion author Dorothy Hinshaw Patent is well known and highly respected for her natural history books. "Return of the Wolf," her first work of fiction, draws on her extensive knowledge of wolf behavi
The Essential Writer's Companion is a complete guide to effective communication. It contains basic information on spelling, punctuation, word formation, style, grammar, and proofreading - all organize
The preeminent short fiction series since 1915, The Best American Short Stories is the only annual that offers the finest works chosen by a distinguished best-selling guest editor. This year, E. Annie
A beautiful and practical guide to natural gardening, this book addresses the increasing interest in recreating natural landscapes. Wildflowers are hardier, less demanding of water, and not so depende
In this companion volume to his best-selling Smart Exercise, America's most famous health crusader teams with Ronda Gates to show you how to achieve and maintain your ideal weightwithout ever dieting.
The radio humorist and columnist for The Washington Post gathers his funniest and most insightful pieces from the past few years, encompassing such subjects as marriage, children, politics, sports, an
A study of the legendary recordings made by Bob Dylan and the Band in Woodstock, New York, in 1967, analyzes the Basement Tapes, secret music never intended for release, in terms of their place in con
A lavishly illustrated cookbook offers 151 innovative but practical recipes, culled from McCall's magazine, for one-dish soups, stews, casseroles, stir-fry dishes, pasta, and more, many of them low in
A practical and friendly guide to preparing for the golden years offers advice on investment portfolios, understanding 401Ks and investment plans, obtaining needed insurance, Social Security and Medic
Information on choosing and caring for perennials accompanies a photographic guide to more than 1,000 plants by type, size, color, and season of interest
A straight-talking, tell-it-like-it-is, romantic guide to what women really want in bed. In seminars nationwide, Staci Keith has helped thousands of men become better lovers with her step-by-step appr
A renowned communications expert provides simple, powerful exercises on becoming an engaging, articulate, and persuasive speaker in any situation. Readers will learn how to create the impression they
A unique guide leads readers through the process of selecting a nursing home, rates and ranks every certified nursing home in the country, state by state, offers inside tips on how to pay for nursing
