A humorous take on the airline industry written by a flight attendant takes readers inside the hilarious world of screaming babies, drunken passengers, and excrutiating delays she encountered every da
A young boy makes his way through the danger, cruelty, and hardships of the war-ravaged country of El Salvador in search of his mother, who was dragged off with other victims following gunfire that er
A veterinarian presents a collection of inspirational stories and medical miracles that reveal the extraordinary healing power of pets and discusses the latest medical research into the soothing effec
Collects poems written by eleven-year-old muscular dystrophy patient Mattie Stephanek sharing his feelings and thoughts about his life, the deaths of his siblings, nature, faith, and hope.
The best-selling author of Simplify Your Life and Inner Simplicity instructs readers in how to simplify and scale back in the workplace so they have more time to enjoy life. Reprint. 100,000 first pri
An entertaining and eye-opening collection of hundreds of new, emerging, and just invented words and phrases is designed to identify the latest trends in our social, cultural, economic, and political
Released on the eve of the hundredth anniversary of Kitty Hawk, this lively account of the historic Wright Brothers flight chronicles the race to the first to achieve powered flight. 75,000 first prin
Alphabetically organized for easy access, this comprehensive guide to the World Wide Web furnishes a host of recommendations for top sites in dozens of categories, including lists of the best health a
Discusses the role of dining together in forming family bonds and provides recipes for foods including spided maple pecans, golden challah, seafood gumbo, potatoes in tomato sauce, Cuban paella, lamb
Written in the tradition of Shackleton's epic Antarctic adventure, this true story of survival on the other ice cap follows the twelve-month battle against the elements waged by the stranded crew of t
Provides a series of positive, encouraging sentences on serenity, problem-solving, peace of mind, choice, gratitude, abundance, kindness and compassion, progress, and related subjects.
The owner of the Mesa Grill and Bolo restaurants presents some of his favorite recipes, including Texas dry-rub barbecue, Havana style Cuban sandwiches, slow roasted Pacific Salmon, and a knockout Reu
Provides advice in inclusive language for members of commited, loving pairs on how to handle the typical situations that arise in everyday life and strengthen their relationship and their love for eac
Now in paperback! "The #1 self-help book for 2000" (USA Today) and the #1 New York Times bestseller, with 1 million copies in print."After successfully helping hundreds of thousands of people take res
An inspiring guide shows employees how even small acts of resourcefulness and initiative can make an enormous difference in the way they are viewed--and rewarded--by their boss. 75,000 first printing.
Based on a nationwide survey and interviews with men about a sensitive subject, this groundbreaking look at the way men deal with the deaths of their fathers offers compassionate advice on how to surv
A landmark study of the long-term impact of divorce explores its effects on children into adulthood, marriage, and their own parenthood, revealing how they cope with their own fear of failure in relat
Teaches men how to live in a more productive and calm manner, with such chapters as Get Out of Serious Mode, Rid Yourself of a Busy Mind, and See Stress as Non-Sexy. Original. 1,000,000 first printing
Examines the coming crisis in global public health, demonstrating how a series of potentially devastating medical catastrophes could provide a global threat to all human life.
While fishing off Montauk Point in the autumn, Peter Kaminsky watched the moon rise and as it did, an acre of silver-sided striped bass came to the surface of the sea. Acting on the advice of another
Finally in paperback!In this remarkable debut work from author Karen Stolz, readers follow the arc of a girl's life as she grows to womanhood. From crushes to surprise baby sisters to nail polish to a
Quotations present the viewpoint of the creative genius on success and failure, television, money, the Disney theme parks, Mickey Mouse, films and animation, and other topics.
An exploration of the impact of losing one's parent on an adult person's life discusses such issues as what it means to live without parents to please or rebel against, how adult "orphanhood" affects
When the twelve-year-old narrator of Our Twisted Hero moves from Seoul to a small provincial town and enrolls in the local school, he's confident that his big-city sophistication will establish him as
The first book from Lifetime, Television for Women a lovely volume of the most poignant and romantic love letters collected from women everywhere.The tradition of writing love letters is almost as tim
"This incredible journey is truly a remarkable account of the guts and patriotism of a genuine World War II hero."--H. Norman Schwarzkopf, General, U.S. Army, Retired"The tale he's left us has the fee
Presenting an array of exercises and self-tests to help readers connect with their partner, the author of Relationship Rescue offers a hands-on approach to getting a couple's love life back on track,
A practical guide to assist parents in discussing sex with their children furnishes helpful advice on how parents can clarify their own values, provides creative tools to enhance communication, and of
A best-selling series continues as a popular self-help motivator and his wife offer their formula for building a growing and positive relationship, discussing the under-appreciated role of stress in h
The creator of the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series presents a collection of inspirational advice and simple, practical wisdom to help teenagers cope with the stresses, challenges, issues, and turmo
Szwed takes readers on a tour of the varied and nonlinear history of jazz, exploring how it developed from an ethnic music to become America's most popular music and then part of the avant garde in l
Mirabelle is the "shopgirl" of the title, a young woman, beautiful in a wallflowerish kind of way, who works behind the glove counter at Neiman Marcus "selling things that nobody buys anymore..."Slig
The world's only female swordfishing captain, who gained fame as the source for the best-selling The Perfect Storm, offers a fascinating and brine-soaked tale of a thirty-day swordfishing voyage that
In a practical guide to becoming a top-ranked salesperson, the author of How to Become a CEO shares his witty secrets on how to rise above the competition in such chapters as "Show Them the Money," "D
A sprawling saga of the birth of Texas follows a multicultural cast, including the halfCherokee children of New Yorkers, a greedy lawyer, and a Texas Ranger, as they interact with historical figures
A colorful parable of life in the modern business world follows a fictional manager in a large corporation as she learns a few important lessons about the nature of fun in the workplace from the fish
A witty collection of inspirational insights offers encouraging advice on how to overcome the serious challenges of one's existence, deal with the pressures and complexities of everyday life, and find
The Romantic's Guide contains hundreds of tips for the romantically impaired. There are unique ideas on gift-giving, creative dating, having fun with food, and all the little things you can do each da
With fiery words of wisdom and a passion for justice, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., inspired people everywhere to perform extraordinary acts of courage and ignited one of the most influential move
