Describes the 1991 World Series between the Minnesota Twins and the Atlanta Braves, two previously last-place teams, whose respective rising stars, including Kirby Puckett, Kent Hrbek and Tom Glavine
As the Confederacy steadily crumbled under the Union army’s relentless hammering, dramatic developments in early 1865 brought the bloody war to a swift climax and denouement. Their Last Full Measure r
"Jackie Robinson heroically broke the color barrier in 1947. But how--and, in practice, when--did the integration of the sport actually occur? Bill Madden shows that baseball's famous "black experimen
Describes the record-breaking 1975 Masters Tournament, where Lee Elder became the first African-American to compete at the exclusive golf club and which resulted in a showdown between three legends: J
A popular science book on the enduring appeal of the holy trinity of Sex, Drugs, and Music, and how hedonistic impulses have also been integral to progress and science
Describes the 40 days after May 4, 1864, which marked the turning point in the Civil War, when Grant fought Lee on the Rapidan River in Virginia, crossed the James River and began the siege of Petersb
Discover the secrets to health, wellness, and super immunity in this exploration of the healing properties of probiotics, complete with prescriptive tips and healthy recipes
From a popular health and wellness blogger and author, an expansive, programmatic approach to following an anti-candida diet?in three stages and 100 recipes.Candida is a type of yeast that grows in th
A forecast of the most important game-changing trends?and how to manage and profit from them to improve your life.We live in a time of complex and radical change. Those that are ill-prepared for the s
A dual biography and a fresh approach to the always compelling subject of these two iconic leaders?how they fashioned a distinctly American war, and a lasting peace, that fundamentally changed our nat
"Being on a diet is a miserable experience for most people, and it rarely leads to the desired goal of shedding fat. In fact, studies show that dieters often gain weight rather than lose it because mo
Diet trends come and go, but eating according to the glycemic index (to avoid blood sugar spikes) is a consistent, scientifically proven way to manage your health through your eating habits. The Low G
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
Over thirteen centuries, Baghdad has enjoyed both cultural and commercial pre-eminence, boasting artistic and intellectual sophistication and an economy once the envy of the world. It was here, in the
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
In this beautifully written and meticulously researched biography, John Oller captures the tumultuous, passionate, and tragic life of Kate Chase Sprague, Mary Lincoln’s ambitious rival.Kate Chase, the
For fourteen years, the creme de la creme of the year’s food writing has been served up in the Best Food Writing series?and this year’s edition is no different. Best Food Writing 2014 celebrates the m
"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
The long?awaited and vastly entertaining autobiography of Scott Ian, a founding member of legendary, groundbreaking, and influential thrash–metal band Anthrax.In this fast?paced, humorous, and reveali
"A soul-stirring biography of John Marshall, the young Republic's great chief justice who led the Supreme Court to power and brought law and order to the nation. In the political turmoil that convuls
The candid, hilarious, and inspiring memoir of the iconic star of Beauty and the Beast,the Hellboy movies,and Sons of Anarchy.A classically trained actor who cut his teeth in the East Village’s Off-Br
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
"Certain moments and settings in literary history are so dense and rich as to require a group biography. Bloomsbury, Berlin in the 20's, or the periods in Paris that inspired The Banquet Years or A Ch
Second only to running among favorite outdoor activities, cycling continues to enjoy a boom. In fact, Americans spend more on bicycling gear and trips than they do on airplane tickets. Bike for Life o
A nutritionist and dermatologist team up to provide a revolutionary three-day detox plan to get the sugar out of your system and get you on the path to eating and living the healthiest way possible. 2
A conflict between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson? Most Americans are unaware of this historical reality. History tends to cast the early years of America in a glow of camaraderie, but there w
Bouts of Mania describes the glorious era when Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman fought each other in every possible combination, on nearly every possible continent. In their most memorabl
Over the course of his fifty-year career, George Benson has performed for hundreds of millions of fans around the world, received ten Grammy Awards, and recorded with some of the most revered musician
"The lead singer of Slipknot and Stone Sour goes undercover through various ghostbusting groups who do their best to gather information and evidence about the existence of spirits and shares his own b
In Explaining Hitler, Ron Rosenbaum investigates the meanings and motivations people have attached to Hitler and his crimes against humanity. What does Hitler tell us about the nature of evil? In ofte
Juicing is the perfect way to cleanse the body with living enzymes, mineral?rich hydration, and easy?to?absorb nutrients. Many experts agree that juicing is the best way to banish toxins?but store?
The Power of Positive Confrontation explains that there’s more to conflict than bullies and wimps. In fact, Barbara Pachter details a wide range of positive, dignified, and effective behavior readers
