Parentless Parents is the first book to show how the absence of grandparents impacts everything about the way mothers and fathers raise their children---from everyday parenting decisions to the relat
Timed to coincide with the subject’s retirement and the 10th anniversary of mentor Dale Earnhardt’s death, an account of the colorful NASCAR driver’s career describes his hardscrabble upbringing and s
A tale set in 18th-century Cambridge finds bookseller John Holdsworth commissioned to investigate Lady Anne’s son’s mental illness, a deep melancholy tied to a woman’s mysterious death and a secret so
Each season American Idol delivers on a promise whose epic scope is unparalleled in the annals of competition: to take an unknown dreamer from the middle of America and turn him or her into a genuine
"Michele Reiss reminds us that it should not take a life-threatening illness, or loss, or trauma to awaken us to living each day with joy, blessings, passion, and purpose. This book, with its profoun
In this culinary and historical adventure, Kimball, founder of Cook's Illustrated and host of the PBS series America's Test Kitchen, hosts a Victorian dinner based on the recipes of Fannie Farmer, aut
In a book laced with her trademark humor, a veteran comedian and co-host of the The View shares stories of when she has been forced to deal with tough situations in family, marriage, friendship and bu
"Oliver returns with his 10th cookbook, this one a colorful and quirky look at down-home American cooking. Traveling to the cities of New York and Los Angeles, as well as Louisiana, Georgia, Arizona,
The award-winning actress, #1 best-selling author and daughter of comedian Danny Thomas shares her funny and heartwarming stories of a life filled with laughter, as well as her interviews with such co
A noted rock and pop journalist chronicles the life of Lady Gaga, the most tremendous female pop sensation since Madonna, offering an in-depth account of how she developed her diverse talents, how she
A James Beard Award winner and New York Times food columnist offers an inviting collection of stories and recipes organized into such quirky chapters as Things With Cheese, It Tastes Like Chicken and
One of the Republican Party’s most outspoken and well-known young members, writes about her experiences on the campaign trail during her father's presidential bid, how the party veered so far off trac
After she moves to New York City and becomes a TV crime fighter, former felony prosecutor Hailey Dean learns that the television industry is filled with treachery when a killer targets a series of bea
A neuroscientist--and corporate executive--shows readers how to apply enduring strategies in a quick fix world and how to translate long-term opportunities into short-term projects that are in harmon
In Tip It!, Maggie Griffin, the beloved mother of Kathy Griffin and unexpected star of Bravo's "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List", will present never-before-seen personal information, catch phras
"I can think of no writer I'd rather have sing me songs of the sea, even sad ones, than Maryann McFadden. The characters in So Happy Together will speak to you, and the best ones--Claire, Fanny, Amy,
ABC Family's hit show "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" focuses on the Juergens family and how they deal with the unexpected pregnancy of fifteen-year-old Amy.
Patrick McEnroe has been in professional tennis one way or another for most of his life. As a player, coach, and ESPN commentator, he's seen it all. The significant tennis books of recent years have a
"Awista Ayub has movingly captured the indomitable spirit of Afghan women in this chronicle of brave girls who risked persecution and worse to pursue the dreams of ordinary childhood. In doing what t
According to Ed Schultz, the malicious contest for America's soul is not between Democrats and Republicans. That battle is a decoy. The real war is big money versus the everyday American: The greates
"Walking Papers so beautifully illuminates the tenacity of the human spirit and the desire to choose hope in the face of overwhelming odds. Francesco's fresh, engrossing book proves that a disability
In a part sequel and part retelling of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author's The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love, the inspiration for the Mambo Kings' biggest hit, now 60 years old, reminisces about her
Drawing on interviews with nearly all the players involved--as well as fans, sportscasters, and historians--a riveting account recreates what many consider to be the most exciting baseball game ever p
In a book structured around a Cubs-Cardinals playoff game that the author, his father and his best friend went to, the author recounts his best baseball memories with his father, and muses how importa
The star of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" offers personal anecdotes along with a collection of authentic Italian recipes, and includes preparation tips and nutritional information for each dish.
"A rich and sorrowful novel . . . that alternates crisp narrative with opulent musings--the language of everyday and the language of longing. You finish feeling . . . ready to throw up your arms and c
The fifth novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Sex and the City and Lipstick Jungle. This time, Bushnell offers a dazzling insider's-eye view of the New York City's tough and tender socie
A 79-year-old pastor and spiritual couples counselor shares his 40 years of experience in this book of wry, insightful advice aimed at women searching for Mr. Right, in a guide that includes such tips
An offbeat manual of 120 prayers for moms covers morning, noon and night, as well as special occasions, in a whimsically illustrated book that includes such prayers as "Prayer for a Five-Minute Shower
A celebrated, beloved star of film and television discusses the early part of his life and shares his thoughts about the lessons that he learned along the way.
The humorist and advice columnist for "Ask Amy" describes her inspirational, haphazard experiences with divorce, traveling throughout the country, and resettling in her hometown, where her extended fa
Describes the author's five days as a hostage of Somali pirates who boarded his ship, the Maersk Alabama, in the Gulf of Aden, relating the extreme hardship and dangers he faced and his daring rescue
The Hollywood celebrity and author shares the personal philosophy that has helped him to get through some of the darkest times in his life, discusses the course of his battle with Parkinson's and reve
The best-selling author of You Can Run but You Can't Hide and star of Dog the Bounty Hunter opens up about his trial in Mexico, his controversial racial slur and the many exciting manhunts that he has
An NFL quarterback and broadcaster writes about autism from the father's point-of-view, providing inspiration and advice for parents everywhere while relating his personal experience with his autistic
"A heartbreaking story, exquisitely told . . . Laurie Strongin's integrity, humanity, and wisdom are an inspiration to the rest of us."--David Shenk, author of The ForgettingSaving Henry is the eye-op
"What if a childless man in his forties discovers that he has a daughter, the result of an affair twenty-five years earlier? What if the daughter is pregnant? And what if she's on the run for murder?"
A tale based on the author's essay written for the New England Journal of Medicine shares his experiences of working with the elderly and a unique nursing-home cat whose uncanny, apparently precogniti
