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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

In his New York Times bestseller, Brain Droppings, George Carlin unleashed his opinions on everything from dining out to why you should marry an orphan. Now, in Napalm & Silly Putty, the thinking per

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

Includes one hundred strategies for living more fully and worrying less as a means of attracting wealth and abundance in our lives.

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

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 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 behavioral specialist and trail expert explains how to analyze one' life, identify barriers to success, and take practical steps to make life more rewarding, meaningful, and satisfying. Reprint. 250

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

Carlotta thinks she's simply doing a friend a favor when she agrees to burglarproof an elderly recluse's apartment. But 24 hours later, when the woman turns up dead in her ransacked home, Carlotta fi

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

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

Menopausal weight gain is "the most stubborn weight gain you'll ever experience," says Debra Waterhouse in Outsmarting the Midlife Fat Cell. This book follows her bestselling Outsmarting the Female Fa

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

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

Whether its a bad relationship, a dead-end career, or a harmful habit, Dr. McGraws 10 Life Laws will empower you to take responsibility for your own actions and break free from self-destructive patter

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"

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.

Shares practical wisdom on deepening the enjoyment of everyday life

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

Argues that ADD or Attention-deficit disorder affects adults as well as children, discusses drug therapy and other treatments, and offers advice on improving communication and organizational skills

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

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

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 NYT bestselling author with unprecedented access to the Patriot franchise, comesBelichick and Brady, the epic, inside story of the rise and dominance of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the New

"From the ABC hit show "Shark Tank," this book--filled with practical advice and introductions from the Sharks themselves--will be the ultimate resource for anyone thinking about starting a business o

Birnbaum’s Disney guides take to the high seas with this comprehensive look at the Disney Cruise Line and all the events, activities, and ports of call to sample aboard the Wonder, the Magic, the Drea

Living in 1915 near Niagara Falls, seventeen-year-old Bess Heath, who is struggling to cope with the death of her sister and the disgrace of her family, and Tom Cole, whose sixth sense of the river an

The health and fitness guru introduces his three-month program for developing a strong, lean body and calmer mind, integrating the disciplines of strength, cardio, yoga, meditation, and nutrition with

Provides fathers with advice on adapting to the stresses of fatherhood and establishing a supportive and low-pressure environment for their chlidren.

Provides teachers with advice on adapting to the stresses of the classroom and establishing a supportive environment for their students.

An unusual knitting handbook combines the stories of ancient goddesses whose lives offer inspiration and guidelines for various knitting techniques or patterns with detailed instruction in the fundame

Arguing that a new age of the obombshello is dawning, the author offers up her style guide to the new era with advice on how to achieve the right blend of confidence, vulnerability, sauce, and naivete

Offers real-life marriage advice for new brides about money, sex, turning into one's mother, dealing with in-laws, and dealing with the changes in one's spouse

From the splendor of the a la carte restaurant and the exclusive surroundings of the first-class dining saloon, to the solid comforts of dining second class and the wholesome practicality of supping in third, Last Dinner on the Titanic offers an on-board tour with fascinating descriptions and anecdotes, archival photographs and memorabilia, and a host of evocative period paintings and illustrations.Fifty dishes featured on the Titanic's menus have been researched from period sources and carefully tested for modern kitchens. For the April 14th dinner held for Captain Smith in the a la carte restaurant, there are recipes for Quail Eggs with Caviar, Lobster Thermidor, and Oranges en Surprise. In the first-class dining saloon, passengers could choose from a menu that featured Consomme Olga, Poached Salmon with Mousseline Sauce, Filets Mignons Lili, and Chocolate Painted Eclairs. For a taste of life belowdecks, sample Roasted Pork with Sage and Pearl Onions or Plum Pudding with Sweet Sauce.

The author of Simplify Your Life offers a path to the simpler life of mind and spirit through meditation, solitude, making spirituality a regular part of the day, and getting in touch with your creati

Sylvestri Yarrow is on a streak of bad luck with no end of sight. She’s been doing her best to keep the family cargo business going after her mom’s death, but between mounting debt and increasing attacks by the Nihil on unsuspecting ships, Syl is in danger of losing all she has left of her mother. She heads to the galactic capital of Coruscant for help, but gets sidetracked when she’s drawn into a squabble between two of the Republic’s most powerful families over a patch of space on the frontier. Tangled up in familial politics is the last place Syl wants to be, but the promise of a big payoff is enough to keep her interested…Meanwhile, Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh has been summoned to Coruscant, but with no idea of why or by whom. She and her Padawan Imri Cantaros arrive at the capital along with Jedi Master Cohmac Vitus and his Padawan, Reath Silas―and are asked to assist with the property dispute on the frontier. But why? What is so important about an empty patch of space? The answer

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

In the bestselling tradition of Henry Bushkin's Johnny Carson comes THE WAY IT WAS: My Life with Frank Sinatra, a candid and eye-opening inside look at the final decades of Sinatra's life, told by h

An affectionate and intimate memoir about Ronald Reagan by his longtime personal assistant, who worked closely with the president for 10 years after he left the White House. In Days in the Sun, devot