Lucia van der Post has dispensed advice on living stylishly for more than three decades, and her common sense, confidence, and wit have garnered her legions of fans worldwide. A bestseller in the Unit
The first edition of Living Downstream—an exquisite blend of precise science and engaging narrative—set a new standard for scientific writing. Poet, biologist, and cancer survivor, Steing
Presents the author's observations about the funeral home industry after his stint as an apprentice undertaker, which includes how the rise of cremations has affected the industry and the practices em
Discusses the forgeries of William Henry Ireland, who produced letters, poetry, and a full-length play attributed to William Shakespeare, and describes the antiquarian fad culture that embraced the fo
When Lieutenant Matt Gallagher began his blog with the aim of keeping his family and friends apprised of his experiences, he didn’t anticipate that it would resonate far beyond his intended aud
Presents cooking ideas based on the principles of Chinese medicine, providing more than 150 recipes which incorporate therapeutic Asian foods and herbs, with information on specific ingredients and su
In this elegantly written and far-reaching narrative, acclaimed author Gerard Koeppel tells the astonishing story of the creation of the Erie Canal and the memorable characters who turned a visionary
What is it about a quality fastball that brings us to the edge of our seats? How is it humanly possible to throw over 100 mph? And the big question: Who is the fastest pitcher ever?Drawing on intervi
The most accessible, entertaining, and enlightening explanation of the best-known physics equation in the world, as rendered by two of today’s leading scientists.Professor Brian Cox and Professor Jeff
Allan Carr was Hollywood’s premier party-thrower during the town’s most hedonistic era—the cocaine-addled, sexually indulgent 1970s. Hosting outrageous soirees with names like the Mick Jagger/Cycle Sl
In Decoding the Heavens, Jo Marchant tells for the first time the full story of the hundred-year quest to decipher the ancient Greek computer known as the Antikythera Mechanism. Along the way she unea
Nothing turns a baby’s head more quickly from nursing or playing than the sight of a dog or any animal. Made for Each Other lays out both sides of this deep mutual connection and the way it has evolve
An updated and revised edition offers all the information one needs to know about the first twelve months with baby, including the latest pediatric guidelines on nutrition; sleeping; and baby’s social
Written by Robert Leckie, whose wartime exploits will be featured this spring in the upcoming Tom Hanks/Steven Spielberg HBO miniseries The Pacific, Strong Men Armed has been a perennial bestselling
An updated and revised edition offers all the information one needs to know about the first twelve months with baby, including the latest pediatric guidelines on nutrition; sleeping; and baby’s social
In Brenda Peterson’s unusual memoir, fundamentalism meets deep ecology. The author’s childhood in the high Sierra with her forest ranger father led her to embrace the entire natural world
Intrepid travel historian Justin Marozzi retraces the footsteps of Herodotus through the Mediterranean and Middle East, examining Herodotus’s 2,500-year-old observations about the cultures and
"In 1996 Tupac Shakur, one of the most talented artists of his time, was murdered by an unknown gunman. Fred L. Johnson and Tayannah Lee McQuillar examine the theories surrounding his death and the st
Jetpack Dreams chronicles the colorful pop history and science of that most amazing and mysterious of machines: the jetpack. Fueled by a fascination and lifelong obsession with the power of flight, j
Phish were one of the most successful touring outfits of all time, with a fan base rivaling that of the Grateful Dead. Their full story has never been told—until now.In 1995, Parke Puterbaugh w
The hosts of Post Punk Kitchen present a latest collection of dairy-free baking recipes while providing advice on vegan cooking and entertaining, sharing such options as Classy Classic Chocolate Chip,
In 1652 a small group of Dutch farmers landed on the southernmost tip of Africa. Sent by the powerful Dutch India Company, their mission was simply to grow vegetables and supply ships rounding the ca
An accessible reference by an established Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner counsels readers on how to achieve lasting health without surgery or drugs, introducing the body's five primary powe
A candid account of the making of the Memphis musician's next album reveals how it was based on a list of 100 essential country songs compiled by her father, the late Johnny Cash, sharing additional c
Outlines an argument for atheist and fundamentalist readers that draws on the lessons the author has learned during his evangelical past on how to live a worthwhile and truth-based life in spite of do
From the author of the Wheat-Free Cook, selected by Sara Moulton on Good Morning America as one of the top ten cookbooks of 2007, Gluten-Free Italian charts new territory.Many of Italy’s best-loved fo
Having barely escaped Germany, several Jewish friends are determined to strike back at the Third Reich while their families languish in concentration camps. After months of training with the U.S. Arm
Lauded as “an extraordinarily poignant book” by Jim Harrison and called “an homage to the profound power of mutual healing” and a “definitive and compassionate book̶
I’m on top of the world!” shouted Kevin Garnett after the Boston Celtics demolished the heavily favored Los Angeles Lakers for a league-leading seventeenth NBA championship. Peter May chr
A latest release of a top-rated annual features the insights of a forefront critic guest editor and collects an extensive array of essays, articles, fiction, and other pieces on music and its related
He Is...I Say examines Neil Diamond’s singular place in the pantheon of popular music. David Wild—who has written about Diamond for Rolling Stone, penned the liner notes to a number of Di
"Heroes and Villains is the first collection of essays by David Hajdu, the award-winning author of The Ten-Cent Plague, Positively 4th Street, and Lush Life. Eclectic and controversial, Hajdu's essays
In December 1962 Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa set sail from Paris to New York for what was arguably the riskiest art exhibition ever mounted. The fragile icon traveled like a head of state, with armed
In this lively and compelling biography Harlow Giles Unger reveals the dominant political figure of a generation. A fierce fighter in four critical Revolutionary War battles and a courageous survivor
Now in paperback, the popular second volume in the What I Know Now? series offers wonderfully candid letters from women under forty, who give advice to the girls they once were. Readers will discover
Written by a master storyteller, Tycoon’s War is the remarkable account of an epic imperialist duel—a violent battle of the capitalist versus the idealist, money versus ambition, and a mo
Patrick Henry Hughes was born with a rare genetic disorder that left him without eyes and physically disabled. But he was blessed with rare musical talent?able to play the piano as a baby. Today, at a
Like a scene from Where Eagles Dare, a small team of American spies parachutes into Italy behind enemy lines. Their orders: link up with local partisans and sabotage the well-guarded Brenner PassR
Explores the roots of anger while outlining easy-to-implement management techniques, in a non-judgmental guide that outlines the author's method for understanding the sources of rage while sharing cou
For New York Times reporter Dennis Covington, what began as a journalistic assignment?covering the trial of an Alabama pastor convicted of attempting to murder his wife with poisonous snakes?would evo
