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Examines the life and legacy of the enigmatic theatrical star, Ethel Waters, from her poverty-stricken childhood to her success as an actress and singer.

The three-time WWE Champion and current UFC World Heavyweight Champion recounts his long journey to become the best college wrestler in the country, his success in WWE, and why he walked away from fam

Accompanied by beautiful photographs, this cookbook, organized by season, provides practical, easy-to-follow instructions for home canning and freezing and features more than 200 recipes for using pre

"Magnificent.?.?.?.?Seldom has a study of the past combined such erudition with such exuberance." ?The Guardian? "No-one with an interest in the Second World War should be without this book; and indee

A guide for people living with arthritis suggests life changes for easing pain and discusses the types of conditions that can cause arthritis, how people deal with the disease, and questions to ask a

From the author of the bestselling Dorothy Dandridge comes a dazzling look at one of America's brightest and most troubled theatrical stars. Almost no other star of the twentieth century reimagined

An entertaining and erudite history that offers a fresh look at America's first founding father, the creation of his legend, and what it means for our nation and ourselves George Washington's death

In a book framed by her strong belief in the importance of family, faith and patriotism, the best-selling author of Going Rogue ranges widely over American history, culture and current affairs, and re

In the fall of 2009, with the publication of her #1 national bestselling memoir, Sarah Palin had the privilege of meeting thousands of everyday Americans on her extraordinary 35-city book tour. Insp

The first book to explore the immense cultural contributions of one of America's wealthiest and most influential families: the Rockefellers. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller sparked her family's passion fo

Michael Korda's Hero is the story of an epic life on a grand scale: a revealing, in-depth, and gripping biography of the extraordinary, mysterious, and dynamic Englishman whose daring exploits and rom

Evelyn Waugh was already famous when Brideshead Revisited was published in 1945. Written at the height of the war, the novel was, he admitted, of no "immediate propaganda value." Instead, it was the

Far more than oil, the control of water wealth throughout history has been pivotal to the rise and fall of great powers, the achievements of civilization, the transformations of society's vital habita

Loyalty, loss, and the ties that bind. These are the ingredients of The Recipe Club, a "novel cookbook" that combines an authentic story of friendship with more than 80 delicious recipes. Lilly and

A miraculous lesson in courage and recovery, Bending Toward the Sun tells the story of a unique family bond forged in the wake of brutal terror. Weaving together the voices of three generations of w

There are people out there, millions of them, who act as if they still believe everything that their mothers told them in the first six months of their life: they're the nicest, most beautiful, most

The time is perfect for a short, smart purse book. The "good bag" has nudged out shoes, jeans, and jewelry as the must–have fashion possession. Despite price hikes –– $1,445 for a P

A community devoured by greed, cowardice, and fear. A man persecuted by the ghosts of his painful past. A young woman searching for happiness. In one eventful week, each will face questions of life,

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Celebrated trainer and the Today show fitness expert Kathy Kaehler is one of Hollywood's most sought-after fitness trainers. What Kathy has done for Julia Roberts, Michelle Pfeiffer, Drew Barrymore, C

A Scentual Guide to Cupid's SecretsIf you've ever wondered about ways to keep your romance kindling, look no further. Essence of Love is a treasure trove of erotic wisdom -- aromatic recipes, potent a

A New York Times columnist analyzes the craft of writing a great sentence and describes the pleasure he gets from reading one that takes his breath away while guiding readers on a literary tour of gre

由前美軍陸戰隊員、耶魯法學院畢業生J.D.范斯所著，是一本深刻描寫白人勞工階級困境的回憶錄。出身美國鐵鏽地帶貧困家庭的他，以親身經歷道出階級流動的艱難與文化崩解的痛苦。從肯塔基到俄亥俄，祖父母為脫貧而努力打拼，三代人雖一度進入中產階級，但仍難逃創傷、酗酒與家庭混亂的陰影。本書不只是個人故事，更是一面映照美國夢幻滅與社會斷層的鏡子，真誠動人，引人深思，適合關注階級、家庭與當代美國社會變遷的讀者閱讀。From a former marine and Yale Law School graduate, a powerfulaccount of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town that offers a broader,probing look at the struggles of America’s white working classHillbilly Elegy is a passionate and personal analysis of a culture in crisis—that of white working-class Americans. The decline of this group, a demographic of our country that has been slowly disintegrating over forty years, has been reported on with growing frequency and alarm, but has never before been written about as searingly from the inside. J. D. Vance tells the true story of what a social, regional, and class decline feels like when you were born with it hung around your neck.The Vance family story begins hopefully in postwar America. J. D.’s grandparents were “dirt poor and in love,” and mov

In the spirit of Steve Jobs and Moneyball, Elon Musk is both an illuminating and authorized look at the extraordinary life of one of Silicon Valley’s most exciting, unpredictable, and ambitious entrep

Reflects on the process of forgiveness to reveal the four important steps of healing--admitting the wrong, telling one's story, asking for and granting forgiveness, and renewing or releasing the relat

Filled with insider information, personal stories and inspiration, the Cy Young Award-winner, future Hall of Famer and one of the best-loved men in Atlanta Braves history opens up about his 22-year ca

As wildfires ravage the Peak District's idyllic national park, hundreds of firefighters and park rangers fight to keep the blaze from reaching a historic inn, a landmark that has been boarded up for y

This is Lucifer Cynster's brother-in-law, Jonas Tallent's story, #15 of the Cynster novels. from Stephanie Lauren's Dec. 2008 website newsletter.Handsome, wealthy, and well-born, Jonas Tallent has eve

Published to coincide with their latest album and tour, sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, two women who broke gender barriers--and broke all the rules about rock music--share their story, revealing their

A spy is dead. A legend is born. This is how it all began. The explosive prequel to Casino Royale, from bestselling author Anthony Horowitz. Forever and a Day is the story of the birth of a legend, in the brutal underworld of the French Riviera, taking readers into the very beginning of James Bond’s illustrious career and the formation of his identity. *** M laid down his pipe and stared at it tetchily. “We have no choice. We’re just going to bring forward this other chap you’ve been preparing. But you didn’t tell me his name.”“‘It’s Bond, sir,'” the Chief of Staff replied. “James Bond.”The sea keeps its secrets. But not this time. One body. Three bullets. 007 floats in the waters of Marseille, killed by an unknown hand. It’s time for a new agent to step up. Time for a new weapon in the war against organized crime. It’s time for James Bond to earn his license to kill.

Unhappiness, says bestselling author Harriet Lerner, is fueled by three key emotions: anxiety, fear, and shame. They are the uninvited guests in our lives. When tragedy or hardship hits, they may beco

The act of reading is a miracle. Every new reader's brain possesses the extraordinary capacity to rearrange itself beyond its original abilities in order to understand written symbols. But how does th

"For years, Matthew Greene and Daniel Rosen have enjoyed a quiet domestic life together in Northampton, Massachusetts. Opposites in many ways, they have grown together and made their relationship work

Taking the wrongful conviction claim of Anthony Amaro, who believes he has evidence exonerating him in the murder of her sister, Carrie Blank works alongside NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher to reopen the

A collection eight plays by the Queen of Crime includes plots that feature people facing death on an isolated island, in the desert heat of Jerusalem, and within the paneled walls of a courtroom. Repr

Suburban madam Heloise, with no one left to trust, decides to get out of the game when another suburban madam is brutally murdered, forcing her to stay one step ahead of a killer--and the father of he

A sweeping, romantic saga of two noble families and their intertwined destiny, and a panoramic portrait of Russian society at the time of the Napoleonic Wars, Tolstoy's unforgettable masterpiece has i

Emily was a selfish, willful, hateful child who died before her thirteenth birthday. But that was a long time ago. Jane is nine years old and an orphan when she and her young Aunt Louisa come to spe

An all-encompassing insider's look at the history, artists, instruments and culture of drumming examines the achievements and personalities of forefront performers while analyzing some of rock and rol

The pulse of rock’n’roll—the drummer—finally gets its due in this unique, all-encompassing inside look at the history, artists, instruments, and culture of drumming.Beating the hell out of a drum kit