Bernal Díaz del Castillo (14951584) served under Cortés through the entire Mexican campaign, and his narrative is both an invaluable document and a spectacular epic. Del Castillo saw Cort&#
The public called him Scarface; the FBI called him Public Enemy Number One; his associates called him Snorky. But Capone is the name most remember. And John Kobler’s Capone is the definitive bi
"Mary Oliver's poetry is fine and deep; it reads like a blessing," wrote Stanley Kunitz many years ago; and recently, Rita Dove described her last volume, The Leaf and the Cloud, as "a brilliant medit
From the Algonquin Round Table to the Gershwins and the Hollywood moguls, Moss Hart knew and delighted everybody. Vanity Fair has called him "one of American theater's greatest geniuses," the man res
A full-scale profile of Bram Stoker journeys beyond the facade of a proper Victorian gentleman to uncover the complex undercurrents that are revealed in the turbulent themes of the author's stories an
In this book, author Gene Lees draws on interviews with players, composers, and critics to confront the subject of racism in the jazz community. Since its beginnings, jazz music has been linked to rac
Filled with revelations about the origins and making of American Graffiti, Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Return of the Jedi, this only full-length biography of film
In this pioneering anthology, Clint Willis presents 75 years of great writing -- from Neil O'Dell to Jon Krakauer -- on the fabled peaks. Here are stories of two British expeditions to Everest in the
This invaluable biography of trumpeter and jazz-bebop-fusion innovator Miles Davis (1926–1991) includes a substantial new introduction that for the first time details Davis’s turbulent la
The auteur theory, of which film criticAndrew Sarris was the leading American proponent, holds that artistry in cinema can be largely attributed to film directors, who, while often working against the
Ardent Spirit covers the full range of the temperance idea in America, beginning in the early seventeenth century and continuing through the prohibition years, 1919?1933. Using a wide variety of sourc
Dr. Winnicott explores the basic relationships of childhood starting with the bond of love between mother and infant, which he views as the key to personality. Speaking directly and informally, he ex
A decade after his release from federal prison, the 67-year-old Jefferson Davis—ex-president of the Confederacy, the ”Southern Lincoln,” popularly regarded as a martyr to the Confederate cause—began w
A decade after his release from Federal prison, the 67-year-old Jefferson Davis—ex-President of the Confederacy, the "Southern Lincoln," popularly regarded as a martyr to the Confederate cause—began w
A practical and inspiring guide to the hottest trend in cleansingwith 60 nutritious, satiating recipes and targeted detox plans for a lean body, sparkling mind, and renewed energy
Describes the harmful ingredients that are present in various beauty products currently used for the hair, face, body, skin, and in makeup, and presents advice on where to find items free of such ingr
"Singledom is emerging as *the* pariah status, and is the starting point for this unprecedented book. Author Steven Bereznai is a catch--and yet, at 31, he has never had a boyfriend. "Is Singlesville
Reflexology has always been an effective way to relieve stress, alleviate pain, and combat ailments, but in The New Reflexology, internationally acclaimed instructor Inge Dougans shows readers a uniq
A work-out routine based on punk rock proffers the unlikely notion that good health can flow from the Punk aesthetic and lifestyle, basing a rigorous fitness regime on the music and moves of punk. Ori
The successful sequel to The Secret of Happy Children shares twenty year's worth of warm, funny insights into raising children, covering such topics as effective discipline, how to make children feel
In one of very few balanced accounts of Texas's epic struggle for independence from Mexico, Albert Nofi provides a splendid chronicle of the events and personalities of the war. He includes readable a
This is an engaging introduction to the beliefs, work, and life of psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, who "declared war on the denial of death in America" (New York Times). Based on her more than 30
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
A cookbook and ?how-to-use-all-that-great-produce” guide from the nationally renowned Greenmarket with 75?100 recipes from the noted chefs who source their produce from the market.
With innovative style and thorough scholarship, Warlords tells the story of World War II through the eyes and minds of its four great leaders-Adolf Hitler, Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and
A memoir of growing up and remaining a nerd by beloved comedian, actor, and writer Brian PosehnBrian Posehn is a successful and instantly recognizable comedian, actor, and writer. He also happens to b
The riveting untold story of the world on the brink of nuclear war over a misunderstanding between the US and the Soviet Union about a wargames exercise1983 was a dangerous year. During these latter d
The first biography of Robert Frank, one of the world's greatest and most influential photographers, but the author of the acclaimed James Brown biography The One.
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
These stories aren’t pretty and they aren’t for the faint of heart. They are realistic, haunting and shocking. And they are all unforgettable. Television reports, movies, newspapers and blogs about th
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
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 this compelling new biography, historian Niccolò Capponi frees Machiavelli (1469–1527) from centuries of misinterpretation. Exploring the Renaissance city of Florence, where Machiavelli
The Ride tells the shocking true story of the 1997 abduction and gruesome murder of ten-year-old Massachusetts resident Jeffrey Curley, and how his father, Bob, healed the deep wounds of rage and eme
