"The names of Nat Hentoff and Albert J. McCarthy have become almost synonymous with jazz writing. Hentoff, editor of Jazz Review, writer for Downbeat, High Fidelity, New Yorker, and the Village Voice,
A physical, psychological, and spiritual transition that can bring with it the potential for great personal growth and family closeness, dying requires special care and understanding. Peaceful Dying,
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The authorized biography of the most notorious rock manager of all time, Peter Grant, best known for his work with Led Zeppelin, by the author of Comfortably NumbPeter Grant is the most famous music m
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With a voice that Pitchfork has called ?as scratchy as a three-day beard yet as supple and pliable as moccasin leather,? former Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age vocalist Mark Lanegan draws
The Gifts of Imperfection for decluttering: A professional organizer’s science-based approach to decluttering, introducing the 7 habits that work with brain chemistryrather than against itto help read
New York Times bestselling author Stephen Harding explores the little-known episode of a US cargo ship that mysteriously vanished, along with her crew, hours before the attack on Pearl Harbor, marking
The author of Gluten Free on a Shoestring is back with 100 recipes for one-bite/small platesfor everything from parties (jalapeno poppers to pigs-in-blankets) to portable meals (hand pies, chalupas, a
Duff McKagan is one of the most respected survivors in hard rock. In How to Be a Man, he shares the wisdom he gained on the path to superstardom—from his time with Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver to
Everyone imagines top CEOs as largerthanlife figures who do things no one else could. But deep down, a good business leader is an everyman who combines vision and high energy with the ability to conne
"What does it mean to be a mother? Professional woman? Wife and partner? Sister, daughter...? How do we discover the true meaning of identity? As a child, Susan Silverman was surrounded with a loving
In this authoritative biography, historian John Man brings Saladin and his world to life with vivid detail in "a rollicking good story" (Justin Marozzi).
Over the past twenty-five years, our quest for thinness has morphed into a relentless obsession with weight and body image. In our culture, "fat" has become a four-letter word. Or, a
Dee Dee Ramone doesn’t quite know what he’s getting himself into when he and his wife Barbara move into the squalid Chelsea Hotel with their dog Banfield. He spends most of his time trying to score dr
With reality tv shows, glossy bridal magazines, and fanciful Pinterest boards leading the way, it can be easy for a recently engaged couple to slide from wedding planning into wedding madness. Inspira
In this timeless and deeply learned classic, poet and translator Robert Bly offers nothing less than a new vision of what it means to be a man.Bly's vision is based on his ongoing work with men, as we
For a woman faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer, the information available today is vast, uneven, and confusing. For more than two decades, readers have relied onDr. Susan Love's Breast Book to gu
With a new afterword by the authorReturn once again to the timeless account of the Permian Panthers of Odessa--the winningest high-school football team in Texas history. Odessa is not known to be a to
With a new afterword by the authorReturn once again to the timeless account of the Permian Panthers of Odessa--the winningest high-school football team in Texas history. Odessa is not known to be a to
How did an addicted ex–con on the verge of suicide become a caring member of the community? With a little help from a Shih Tzu named Bruno.James Head” Guiliani, a confidante of the Gotti regime, was a
Since its original publication in 2005, Vegan with a Vengeance the first book from the grande dame of vegancookbooks”(VegNews) has become a classic that helped launch an industry and a culture that ju
Everyone imagines top CEOs as larger–than–life figures who do things no one else could. But deep down, every good business leader is an everyman who combines vision and high energy with the ability to
A first of a two-volume band portrait draws on exclusive interviews with its members and intimates, providing coverage of such topics as their family lives, their Grammy Award-winning achievements and
"From a popular blogger and gluten-free vegan cook: a comprehensive guide to making allergy-friendly sweet treats for any diet, complete with options free of refined sugar. Are your food allergies or
A first of a two-volume band portrait draws on exclusive interviews with its members and intimates, providing coverage of such topics as their family lives, their Grammy Award-winning achievements and
"With a father famous for his bold Creole cuisine, Jilly and Jessie Lagasse grew up loving rich foods full of big flavor. After learning they both had to eliminate wheat from their diets, the Lagasse
Perhaps you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or a wheat allergy. Or maybe you feel bloated when you eat gluten and want to give the gluten-free diet a try. Whatever the r
From the author of the Thrive series, a full-color cookbook with more than 100 plant-based, nutrient-dense, whole foods recipes for cooking the Thrive way.
Detoxing and cleanses have never been hotter—but many of them leave people cold with their strict liquid-only plans. Renowned raw foods chef Ani Phyo has adapted her signature recipes into a customiza
One in seven mothers suffers from a disorder on the postpartum depression spectrum; another 20?30 percent of them deal with above-average anxiety. First published in 1994, This Isn’t What I Expected b
When Elisabeth Rohm started blogging about her family for People.com, she had no idea how many women would respond to her stories about struggling with infertility. Now the actress best known for her
The saga of John Kennedy Toole is one of the greatest stories of American literary history. After writing A Confederacy of Dunces, Toole corresponded with Robert Gottlieb of Simon & Schuster for t
