A lighthearted introduction to Latin draws on myriad examples from pop culture to identify everyday sayings with Latin origins, from "alter ego" and "ad nauseum" to "caveat emptor" and "e pluribus unu
A chronicle of a lesser-known 1956 golf match documents how car salesmen Harvie Ward and Ken Venturi competed against the period's leading players as a result of a bet between sponsors Eddie Lowery an
A collection of accessible recipes by the host of Nigella Feasts combines time-saving tips, recommendations for stocking a kitchen, and culinary strategies with preparation instructions for such fare
The president of the John F. Kennedy Foundation presents a collection of favorite holiday stories and excerpts including The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, Little Tree by E. E. Cummings,
There has never been another comedian like Bob Newhart. His comedy albums, movies, and two hit television series have made him a national treasure and placed him firmly in the pantheon of comedy legen
A celebrity cook best known for his work as the "Naked Chef" demystifies a range of culinary techniques and food-serving practices, from stocking a kitchen and mastering food-preparation basics to sel
Applying ancient Jewish tradition and wisdom, as well as modern-day insights, to the search for meaning, a rabbi celebrates the complexities and messiness of human experience as a source of inspiratio
A popularly recommended volume in Great Britain is an alphabetically arranged collection of recipes that features forty of the author's favorite ingredients and includes such options as Grilled Eggpla
The journalist-authors of The Exception to the Rulers take on the government deception, corporate profiteers, and media hypocrisy that is rampant in America, cutting through the spin to provide no-hol
A memoir by an international bounty hunter recounts his emancipation at the age of fourteen, contributions to high-profile cases during his twenty-five-year career, imprisonment for murder, and experi
Two specialists in the field of learning difficulties explain how, by understanding a child's unique brain-based strengths and weaknesses, one can overcome a variety of obstacles to learning, offering
An insightful look at the world of teens who face unbearable pressure to succeed tackles such issues as intense stress, the student and teacher cheating epidemic, sports rage, parental guilt, the stud
The heroine of Kristin Gore's bestselling inside-the-beltway romp Sammy's Hill returns, and this time the laughs are richer and the stakes are higher -- at home and in the house (the White House, that
An instructive portrait of how the leading delivery company conducts business draws on the authors' access to its facilities and employees to trace its first one hundred years, explaining how professi
Aging expert Dr. Small shows us how to live longer, stronger, better lives by following simple guidelines such as a positive attitude, gratifying relationships, and lifelong education. Comprised of ad
The bestselling author of How to Become CEO returns with a pithy, smart, and useful collection of wisdom learned by business leaders at their own family dinnersDo you want to get to the top? Do you wa
What happens when a grown man returns to the site of his fondest childhood memories? A wry, clear-eyed, and laugh-out-loud look at the transition to adulthoodThree months before getting married at age
Now in paperback, the universally acclaimed novel about loss and yearning Reeling from the recent death of his invalid mother, an exhausted, lonely professor comes to our nation's capital to escape h
A ray of light penetrates Western European skies for the first time since the beginning of World War II, as the Allies reach the borders of Germany and victory appears at hand. As part of his last de
In real life as well as on his long-running hit sitcom According to Jim, Jim Belushi is known as a guy's guy: He's often irascible, generally bombastic, and married to a babe who loves him because und
Uncertain about the future after her marriage to Dan, Tressa, a sophisticated, successful woman in her late thirties, discovers the ingredients of marital happiness in the journals and recipes of her
An Academy Award-nominated actor and a renowned human rights activist present a call to action on behalf of the genocide victims of Sudan's Darfur, describing the brutalities taking place there and ou
A collection of favorite recipes by popular indie bands features dishes that were inspired by particular songs or life experiences and includes contributions by such artists as the Violent Femmes, Bel
A medically sound, effective approach to weight loss and weight control explains how, by adding simple foods to one's diet, one can lose weight through the use of the Body Score and provides helpful q
Few women in America are as adored -- and accessible -- as Teri Hatcher. As the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award-winner for her portrayal of ditzy divorcee Susan Mayer on ABC's hit series De
Explaining how to transform wedding vows into a realistic plan for a long and happy marriage, a psychologist discusses the outrageous expectations, hidden agendas, unasked questions, and unspoken need
One of America's leading consumer advocates and popu;lar talk show host, Clark Horward offers his tips and tricks to success in buying and selling real estate.
A laugh-out-loud guide to planning and hosting a southern-style wedding makes recommendations for every step, featuring such tips as reading between the lines of etiquette books and avoiding trendy pr
Based on eyewitness accounts of passengers, crew, and rescuers, a remarkable chronicle of survival at sea describes the German submarine attack on the passenger liner S.S. City of Benares, a ship carr
An unprecedented, behind-the-scenes study of the New York City Police Department Bomb Squad and the thirty-three officers who make up the unit follows the elite team from New Year's Eve 2003 during th
A new understanding and approach to eating disorders from a renowned expert. Nearly 5 percent of Americans face an eating disorder--and eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental i
A startling book full of jaw-dropping insights into the real reasons that young men and women are having a harder time than ever before committing to a relationshipHow many times have you or someone y
In a practical manual for pet owners, a leading British dog trainer explains how to train a new puppy as well as how to correct the bad habits of an existing pet, describing how dogs learn and furnish
Most dating books are written for women -- what a mistake that is. Women know how to date . . . It's men who need the help! At last: a blithe, bold, and bawdy guide to building a better boyfriend At s
Elizabeth's life is in turmoil, thanks to the personal problems of her sister, Saoirse, complications that include Saoirse's six-year-old son, Luke, a quiet and contemplative child whose world is tran
An insightful graphic memoir of discovery, recovery, and everyday life in New York describes how the author's perfect life with his wife Patti and young baby was transformed when Patti falls under a s
Have you ever wanted to create your own autobiography or wished you had the life stories of a relative or friend? Now beautifully revised and updated, The Book of Myself is a do-it-yourself memoir tha
The "poignant and hilarious" (Newsday) story of one woman's twelve months of dating anyone -- absolutely anyone -- who asked her outAt some point every woman who's single (and not by choice) wonders w
A bright new talent in African-American fi ction returns with her second novel, filled with smarts, sass, and sex . . .Naja's on a nine-month countdown -- for her baby, but not the kind youd expect. N
In the tradition of Little Earthquakes, Babyville and I Don't Know How She Does It: the effervescent, canny, and downright delightful debut of Polly Williams, a spirited new voice in women's fiction.A
