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This unique and useful book helps parents or any caregiver entertain children during a crucial period in their development, and not feel worn out in the process. Geared to the rhythms of family life,

There is life after a failed relationship, as long as you Don't Call That Man!. In this inspirational, revolutionary guide to letting go and moving on after the trauma of a breakup, psychotherapist Rh

From a wildly imaginative meditation on who Lolita would be at age fifty, to a send-up of the warning labels on medicine bottles, these pieces, many of which first appeared in The New Yorker, hilariou

Two pioneers in the treatment of selfinjury problems offer a comprehensive look at this epidemic psychiatric disorder, in which people feel compelled to mutilate themselves, examining potential treatm

In 1964, NBC clerk Michael Eisner made $65 a week. Though he only took one business course in his life--accounting--he did have a head for business: as CEO of Disney, he earned over half a billion buc

An amusing and insightful look at the trials and tribulations of eating and dieting from a best-selling founder of the anti-diet movement offers fifty ways to feel better about yourself, with morsels

Set among the upper classes in the gracious, repressive world of 1920s Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Cinnamon Gardens by Shyam Selvadurai tells the intertwined stories of two extraordinary characters.Annal

Chronicles the life of the Hungarian mathematician who relentlessly traveled the globe in search of intriguing problems

Offers a humorous look at college life, writing resumes, looking for a job, talking with recruiters, and the responsibilities of "real life"

The Nobel Prize candidate for literature who wrote The Buru Quartet offers a literary memoir that captures the struggles he and his fellow inmates endured while living as political prisoners of Indone

Would you like to preserve the memories of your own love story? David Marshall, the creator of The Book of Myself: A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions, joined hands with his wife Kate to

An updated guide to organizing office space offers creative and clever ideas for creating a more production work environment, from streamlining paperwork to taking advantage of today's technology. By

The creator of the Starbucks chain chronicles the rise of his company, discussing the employees-manager programs and company benefits that have helped its success, and showing how honesty and caring c

Challenges sports know-it-alls with a hill of tough questions about the latest scores, players, statistics, and records culled from the "Did You Know" segment on the ESPN TV network's SportsCenter pro

A parody of inspirational writings includes the advice: "One time I don't think you should listen to your body is when it says I'm dead"

A practical workbook sequel to the best-selling Don't Sweat the Small Stuff helps readers develop empathy and tolerance through a useful set of exercises, checklists, and plans to make life less stres

In a world in which we are daily forced to make decisions that lead us either closer to or further from our goals, no tool is as valuable in providing direction as a mission statement - a brief, succinct, and focused statement of purpose that can be used to initiate, evaluate, and refine all of life's activities. A carefully thought out mission statement acts as both a harness and a sword - harnessing you to what is true about your life, and cutting away all that is false.

The comedian's best-selling first book of original humor displays his trademark skill at finding the hilariously strange in the ordinary and his unparalleled collection of oxymorons. Reprint. 250,000

The author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff offers one hundred simple, innovative strategies for enhancing one's home and family life, becoming a better parent, decreasing stress, and achieving greater

The author urges writers' to forget the stifling process of writing in school, an operation that put a damper on creative energy, and to learn how to write straight from the heart by expressing emotio

The author of I'm Not As Old As I Used to Be uses humor and homespun wisdom to share her practical and inspirational advice for women over fifty-five, challenging women to keep their freedom, independ

Child of Mine is a book of original essays that reveal the many faces of motherhood, and which explore the amazing variety of feelings and changes that women go through in the first year of maternity.

In this explosive account, Dave Davies reveals all of the inside stories of his exciting and turbulent years as the founding member and lead guitarist of the Kinks.In this uncut account of life on the

Shares practical wisdom on deepening the enjoyment of everyday life

A physics instructor at Harvard and a popular contributor to "Good Morning America" explains the scientific formulae that have led to the crucial inventions of the modern world, along with the persona

A journalist for National Public Radio and ABC News recounts the challenges he has faced as a paraplegic at home and abroad, from the dangers of war-torn Iraq and Jerusalem to discrimination at home.

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First published in 1982, an action-paced historical novel about the Texas Revolution of 1835 shows the ripening talents of the creator of the best-selling Dave Robicheaux detective novels, including D

Explains how to develop an appreciation for opera by furnishing a concise history of opera, a glossary of terms, a list of books and recordings, a listener's guide to key operatic works, and advice on

From the legal tactician who has represented such famous clients as Mike Tyson, O.J. Simpson, and Michael Milken, comes a novel that goes far beyond the limits of the courtroom thriller to probe our d

For everyone who is overwhelmed by the increasing demands in their lives, here is the ideal guide for slowing down and finding peace of mind. In separate chapters covering career, household, health, social, finance, and personal affairs, this thought-provoking book offers one hundred proven, practical steps for creating a simple but elegant lifestyle.

The story of Giannis Antetokounmpo's extraordinary rise from poverty in Athens, Greece to super-stardom in America with the Milwaukee Bucks--becoming one of the most transcendent players in NBA history--from award-winning basketball reporter and feature writer at The Ringer Mirin Fader, touching on universal themes of family, immigration, hard work, wealth, loss, and dreaming big.As the face of the NBA's new world order, Giannis Antetokounmpo has overcome unfathomable obstacles to become a symbol of hope for people all over the world, the personification of the American Dream. But his backstory remains largely untold, and Fader unearths new information about the childhood that shaped "The Greek Freak"--from sleeping side by side with his brothers to selling trinkets on the side of the street with his family to the racism he experienced in Greece. Antetokounmpo grew up in an era when Golden Dawn, Greek's far-right, anti-immigrant party, patrolled his neighborhood, and his status as an i

An extraordinary account of two British sisters whose obsession with opera became a cover for their roles in helping Jewish refugees flee the Nazis during World War II--a true story that is one part S

Could an incoming asteroid cause humankind to suffer the fate of the dinosaurs? Will powerful artificial intelligence turn the world into a paradise-or make humans obsolete? Can we survive a full-scal

A stunning exploration of how to heal a nation reeling from extremist violence from a viral TED speaker and onetime white-supremacist leader who now work as a peace activist disengaging hateful radi

The firebrand New York Times columnist and bestselling author of Shrill--soon to be a Hulu series starring Aidy Bryant--provides a brilliant and incisive look at how patriarchy, intolerance, and misog

From the award-winning animator of The Snowman and the Snowdog, Ethel & Ernest and We're Going on a Bear Hunt, this imaginative adventure is a visual feast and the perfect gift for Father's Day. There

AN INSPIRING MEMOIR FOR ANYONE WHO'S BEEN KNOCKED DOWN AND CAME UP SWINGINGAs a young girl growing up in Newberg, Oregon, Paige Sletten was all energy and full of potential. A natural athlete, Paige e

In the tradition of Friday Night Lights and Outcasts United, ONE GOAL tells the inspiring story of the soccer team in a town bristling with racial tension that united Somali refugees and multi-gener

From the author of the bestsellers Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It and Live Your Truth comes Rebirth, an inspiring novel about the magic that happens when you learn to follow your heart.