A provocative look inside the world of sorority life offers an eye-opening view of the drugs, psychological abuse, promiscuity, racism, violence, and other problems that are rampant among young women
A humorous collection of true fishing tales and sea adventures shares the author's experiences of navigating through a mercurial storm as well as the yarns of Portland, Maine, fishermen about their fu
A two-week program by the author of The Memory Bible explains how to obtain rapid results in memory improvement through mental activities, a specialized diet, stress reduction techniques, and physical
A satirical novel based on the author's experiences as a Capitol Hill staffer follows the adventures, exploits, and misadventures of a young woman in Washington, including a paid lunchtime tryst with
Presents a guide for parents of children of all ages which can be used to teach the basics of financial responsibility, including advice on allowances, credit cards, saving for college, buying a first
The wife of Bob Marley describes her life with the legendary reggae singer, from their first meeting, courtship, and marriage; through their tumultuous relationship as she dealt with his musical succe
Six years ago, witness protection marshal Roland Larson did the unthinkable: He fell in love with a protected witness, Hope Stevens, whose testimony was to put away prominent members of the Romero cr
Selected by his grandson, a compilation of some of the finest speeches by the indomitable former British Prime Minister encompasses his entire career and includes both well-known speeches as well as t
It was controversial explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson who sent four young men and Ada Blackjack into the far North to colonize desolate, uninhabited Wrangel Island. Only two of the men had set foot in
The star of NBC's reality show The Restaurant dishes up the mouthwatering Italian classics that made his TV show and eateries so hot.A delicious collection of timeless family recipes -- including Mamm
Interweaving the personal stories of American golfer Francis Ouimet and British champion Harry Vardon, this compelling narrative chronicles the epic drama of their legendary confrontation at the 1913
Daniel, a troubled man who lives alone in a Santa Monica apartment, detached from the world and watching life go by, passes his time filling out contest applications, estimating the wattage of light b
A fascinating oral chronicle of journalists on the battlefield shares the personal stories of Peter Arnett, Christianne Amanpour, Walter Cronkite, David Halberstam, Andy Rooney, Morley Safer, and othe
estselling recording artist Ashanti stormed the pop charts with her debut album Ashanti, going all the way to #1 and staying there for 10 weeks, garnering legions of loyal fans and earning her the nic
Fending for herself in the wake of a chronically unemployed, dysfunctional mother, ten-year-old Evelyn Bucknow experiences feelings of confinement in their small Midwestern town and suffers the hearta
Candy Golden is in trouble. Her mother has died, and she's quit her high school basketball team after being falsely accused of having sex with the coach. Her aunts are not doing any better: Grandaunt
Now in paperback, an "unforgettably good book [told] with compassion and sympathy" (Simon Winchester, New York Times) about an eccentric aviator and the thrilling early days of flight.>From Paul Hoffm
Ned Handy describes the start of the night, in the winter of 1944 when he and a fellow American POW would try to break out of Stalag 17, Germany's notorious prison camp. One of them would become the o
Presents guidelines on how to render a small business successful, offering concise, specific advice in such areas as administration, cash flow, marketing, and hiring. By the author of How to Become a
A memoir by the woman who knew Bob Marley best--his wife, Rita.Rita Marley grew up in the slums of Trench Town, Jamaica. Abandoned by her mother at a very young age, she was raised by her aunt. Music
Now in paperback, this definitive history of Air Force One by the award-winning chief White House correspondent for U.S. News & World Report is a "marvelous book brimming with unforgettable anecdo
A lingerie model whose newfound fame and success has gone to her head, Janey Wilcox becomes involved in a world of too much money and too little ethics, but as unseen forces conspire to bring her down
A hilarious lampoon of a town gone wrong profiles Wigfield, in danger when the government tears down the dam re-opening the salmon run but demolishes Wigfield in the process, until smug, self-importan
A pioneer in the scientific field of synchronicity examines the ground-breaking work of physicists and mathematicians out to prove how spontaneous order emerges from chaos, and offers a fascinating gl
Friendship and devotion are the foundation of the 1949 Red Sox team when Williams, Doerr, DiMaggio and Pesky won the pennant championship and the four steadfast friends started a sixty-year relationsh
A guide to healthy eating through listening to the body identifies the spiritual qualities of food choices, providing inspirational advice, practical suggestions, tips on how to balance personal energ
Explains how parents can protect their children from the trauma of divorce and its aftermath, examining the effects of divorce on family members and discussing how to help children cope with the break
On 13 February 1806 the brig Favorite left Boston harbour bound for the Caribbean island of Martinique, with a cargo that few imagined would survive the month-long sea voyage. Packed in hay in the ho
An award-winning journalist analyzes the Constitution, line by line, to help readers understand this historical document, which set the stage for the evolution of the United States, covering everythin
Kaiju Big Battel, a series of live events that revolve around tournament-style performances, is a tongue-in-cheek hybrid of Japanese-monster-movie mayhem and lowbrow pop-culture. These sold-out events
It was controversial explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson who sent four young men and Ada Blackjack into the far North to colonize desolate, uninhabited Wrangel Island. Only two of the men had set foot in
A lively portrait of the acclaimed actor sheds new light on the origins of Sellers's comedic style of acting, describing his lonely childhood, his service with the RAF, his relationships with costars
ramoedya's The Girl from the Coast tells the story of a beautiful young woman from a fishing village who finds herself in an arranged marriage with a wealthy aristocrat. Forced to leave her parents an
We often get so busy around the holidays, we forget to take the time to enjoy them. This book guides readers through this hectic time of the year with helpful techniques on gift giving, family visits,
The author of the best-selling Don't Sweat the Small Stuff offers healing insights and comforting advice on how to find the strength and inner peace to deal with life's larger challenges, including il
A leading neuroscientist introduces an innovative memory and brain fitness program that includes a diet of effective memory-enhancing foods, mental exercises, a list of effective drugs, and the "ten c
More than 125 easy and delicious recipes using America's favorite new 'ingredient'-the rotisserie chicken otisserie chickens are one of the fastest-selling items in markets across the country-the late
A guide for parents of girls offers insight and practical advice on such topics as how to guide a daughter through the turbulent challenges of growing up, empowerment, body image and self-esteem, peer
More famous in his day than Einstein or Edison, the troubled, solitary genius Robert H. Goddard (1882-1945) was the American father of rocketry and space flight, launching the world's first liquid-fue
Taking the mystery out of the college application process, the founder of Ivywise, a private college admissions practice, demonstrates how to get into the college of one's choice, providing essential
