The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce gave us new and important insight into the long-term effects of divorce on children who have grown into adulthood. What About the Kids? is a new book that tells parent
irl in the Mirror teaches mothers everywhere that their daughters' adolescence isn't a time to be gotten through or survived, but rather a tremendous opportunity to foster social, emotional, and intel
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
In this third book promoting the Fish! philosophy, a "Big Tuna PhD" and his team use experience-based stories and self-assessment tools to illustrate their principles for workplace success: find it,
Critically acclaimed when published in 1992 as Round Up the Usual Suspects, The Making of Casablanca offers the ultimate insider's look at the politics and personalities behind the most celebrated mov
A remarkable anthology of essays, illustrations, and photographs celebrates the role of sports in American life as a time of secular religion and the place of America's top sports figures in modern so
A powerful and richly textured novel set in 1920 follows Charles Carter, a.k.a. Carter the Great, who has become a master illusionist borne out of loneliness and desperation, as he creates the most ou
September 11, 2001 marked the beginning of a new era in history, but the forces that triggered those attacks have been in place for years and continue to operate within the United States and abroad. E
An accessible guide to classical music explains how readers can become expert listeners, explores more than one thousand years of music by master composers, and considers the contributions of top clas
Traces the 1830s endeavors of Charles Goodyear to reinvent rubber into a usable substance, at the risk of his own life and the lives of his family, and how money hunters and competitor Thomas Hancock
Clear, concise, prescriptive steps for improving memory loss and keeping the brain young -- from one of the world's top memory experts.Everybody forgets things sometimes -- from your keys to your lunc
Captain Kidd has gone down in history as America's most ruthless buccaneer, fabulously rich, burying dozens of treasure chests up and down the eastern seaboard. Over the centuries, novelists, relentl
Now available in paperback -- The Mummy Congress is "clear, direct and intense . . . all the stories sparkle. Pringle is a crack-shot storyteller." --New York Times Book ReviewPerhaps the most eccentr
Public speaking is one of the most intimidating and important aspects of many jobs. As a one-time speechwriter for President Johnson, and in his current position as president of the Motion Picture Ass
The powerful story of a love affair between an enigmatic Chinese prostitute and the Caucasian boy who worships her is set against the aftermath of the Gold Rush era, when anti-Chinese violence plagued
The creator of the oOsgood Fileo draws together humor from World War II--humor pieces from Stars and Stripes, classic lines from Mister Roberts, excerpts from memoirs, essays, classic graffiti, and mu
An entertaining collection of real-life stories details how companies and individuals have applied the innovative FISH!O philosophy to their day-to-day business operations, increasing productivity and
In Desirable Daughters, Mukherjee has written a novel that is both the portrait of a traditional Brahmin family on the brink of its dissolution, and a contemporary American story of a woman who has o
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 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
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
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
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.
FINALLY -- THE BOOK ON RELATIONSHIPS WOMEN HAVE BEEN WAITING TO READ -- AND GIVE TO THE MAN THEY LOVE!You've seen her on TV. You've read her advice on relationships. Now, in her most powerful and prov
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
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.
A loving guide to Irish weddings introduces readers the rich traditions surrounding marriage in Irish culture, covering vows, rituals, flowers, food, and spirits, among other topics. 35,000 first prin
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
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
This BusinessWeek, Wall Street Journal Business, and New York Post bestseller is now in paperback! "Joe Torre is not only a winner but a man who exemplifies leadership for the new millennium. Great bo
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
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
A popular television and radio talk show host offers a fantastically funny, honest, and sardonic look at contemporary life, giving her acutely accurate take on issues such as men, marriage, and the tr
A popular comedian who has his own talk show on HBO pens his first book, sharing his humorous yet piercing perspectives on race, relationships, and politics and exposing the sharp wit that has helped
