For an entire generation of new parents, this warm, expert work has become the standard guide to the shortest, easiest, and healthiest childbirth. Now a thoroughly updated and revised edition offers n
One of the original vegan cookbooks, Fresh and Fast Vegan is a must-have on any kitchen shelf. Amanda Grant has created mouthwatering dishes that not only taste great, but also help you achieve optim
"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
Men and women not only have naturally different communication styles, but unique approaches to parenting as well. While mothers tend to overprotect their kids, fathers tend to push them toward indepen
Brimming with advice and techniques, this essential reference for book- and songwriters clearly explains the fundamentals of the three crafts of a musical?book, music, and lyrics. Using copious exampl
"With impeccable timing, outrageous humor, irreverent wit, and a superb sense of the ridiculous, Groucho tells the saga of the Marx Brothers: the poverty of their childhood in New York's Upper East S
When President James Garfield was shot in 1881, nobody expected Vice President Chester A. Arthur to become a strong and effective president, a courageous anti-corruption reformer, and an early civil
AÂ fresh perspective on traditional and natural pregnancies/childbirth, addressing the biggest myths and realities, highlighting the medical data behind the most common questions from patients who are
During the course of a career that began in the late 1940s, Lenny Bruce challenged the sanctity of organized religion and other societal and political conventions and widened the boundaries of free sp
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
In the months after her husband's death, Martha Washington told several friends that the two worst days of her life were the day George died—and the day Thomas Jefferson came to Mount Vernon to offer
The grandson of two people who left Nazi Germany on board the St. Louis, which was turned away from Cuba, the United States and Canada and ultimately resulted in their being sent to Auschwitz, replica
" Although the framers gave the president little authority, George Washington knew whatever he did would set precedents for generations of future leaders. To ensure their ability to defend the nation,
The coauthor of the #1 New York Times best-seller Lone Survivor offers a riveting, behind-the-scenes story of the three Navy SEALs who captured the"Butcher of Fallujah," but were subsequently charged
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
"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
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?
Detoxify! Cleanse! Avoid processed foods! Detox regimens have never been more popular. But they’re not always easy or completely healthy. In fact, many are arduous, lengthy, costly, and minimally eff
Oh, the joys of pregnancy! There's the gassiness, constipation, queasiness, and exhaustion, the forgetfulness, crankiness, and the constant worry. Of course, no woman is spared the discomforts and hum
A straight shooter by nature, Dr. Thomas Vangsness fearlessly debunks myths about so-called prescriptive diet and exercise regimens that can ?cure” arthritis. Because while you can’t cure it, you can
"The age of paper dollars and metal coins is coming to a close. In The End of Money, David Wolman introduces the people, technologies, and trends powering this shakeup, taking us to hotspots of the ca
The blogging duo Hot Knives presents a tongue-in-cheek, over-the-top vegetarian cookbook that, setting new rules, features such recipes as DIY Wieners and Patties, Sauce-y Explosions, Salsas that Hurt
Time magazine has called tai chi “the perfect exercise,” while the Harvard Health Review dubbed this martial art form “medication in motion.” Like yoga before it, Tai Chi’s popularity has increased dr
A chef provides 125 delicious dessert recipes, including Raspberry Crumble Bars, Tiramisu and Pumpkin Cheesecake for those following a Paleolithic lifestyle that omits grains, dairy and refined sugars
Set against a backdrop of world-changing historical and political events, Fire and Rain tells the extraordinary story of one pivotal year in the lives and music of four legendary artists, and reveals
From the lead singer of the internationally acclaimed bands Slipknot and Stone Sour, the New York Times bestselling manifesto reflecting on the subject and nature of sin
Want to go raw, but not sure how to start? Ani’s Raw Food Essentials offers easy transitional recipes--using the equipment you already have in your kitchen. Looking for innovative meals that are healt
Journalist and cultural critic James Sullivan tells the story of Alternative America from the 1950s to the present in this definitive biography of the Catholic boy for whom nothing was sacred: George
Three obstetrician/gyncecologists who are also mothers themselves offer a comprehensive guide to pregnancy, childbirth, and dealing with newborns, including complications, high-risk pregnancies, and o
Tired? Overworked? Stressed? Out of balance? Welcome to the twenty-first century, where women's stress levels have reached unprecedented heights. Between myriad responsibilities, women burn through ev
Explores the practical art and science of mindfulness as it relates to the traditions of Buddhism with a helpful guide to improving a mindful stance and an awareness of life experiences in any situati
What does E=mc2 actually mean? Dr. Brian Cox and Professor Jeff Forshaw go on a journey to the frontier of twenty-first century science to unpack Einstein’s famous equation. Explaining and simp
In Dr. Neal Barnard’s Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook, the country’s leading diabetes team weighs in on America’s hottest dietary trend. The cookbook is based on a landmark two-year study conducted by
In the tradition of Thomas Hanna’s Somatics and Pete Egoscue’s Pain Free, Frank Wildman’s Change Your Age offers a proven program for improving health, vitality, and fitness at any age. By integrating
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
