Lydia Carson is an accident waiting to happen. Strung out, she's always running from disaster, and more often she's running right into it. Now at seventeen, Lydia has stumbled onto real trouble. Not
Over a decade ago in the small town of Gloria, New Jersey, feisty, red-headed outcast Jamie Ferrara and eleven friends from Gloria Hart High School started a club. They would come up with ingenious wa
In the spirit of Scott Turow's One L and David Brooks's Bobos in Paradise, a penetrating critique of elite universities and the culture of privilege they perpetuate, written by a recent Harvard alumnu
A behind-the-scenes overview of the conflict in Iraq discusses the situation in the Middle East before, during, and after the war and provides an incisive analysis of the issues confronting the region
A provocative look inside the lives of twenty-six married--or previously married--suburban women, representing a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, economic levels, and professions, offers
The author of PS, I Love You chronicles the ups and downs in the romantic relationship between Rosie and Alex, best friends since childhood whose feelings gradually evolve into something more, but sep
The daughters of a talented actress and a wealthy shipping magnate, two very different sisters--one a beautiful and beloved young woman bent on self-destruction, the other a wallflower who buries hers
A zany compilation of essays, rants, riffs, and lists journeys inside the bizarre world of Hollywood to provide a witty look at the movies and the people and industry that make them, offering such hel
The British child care expert provides advice and suggestions for parents of preschoolers on developmental stages, establishing a household routine, and handling such potential trouble spots as dressi
A guide to managing a work environment identifies twelve types of employees and explains their strengths and weakness through the use of a parable featuring a medieval kingdom run by King Harold, a ch
None of the Same Sweet Girls are really girls anymore, and none of them have actually ever been that sweet. But the story of this spirited group of six southern women, who have been holding biannual r
America's favorite drill sergeant returns, with more answers to questions about military history and military hardware past, present and future, in his own unique and distinctive style, in a fascinati
Annie Rush has it all. A loving husband, adoring sons, an interesting job. But tragedy haunts her. Her identical twin sister died in a horrifying farm accident when the girls were nine years old, and
A celebrity numerologist demonstrates her ancient but easy to understand system by revealing how a unique set of numbers resonates within each of us and how those numbers affect and guide every aspect
A successful entrepreneur and co-founder of Zingerman's Deli shares the secrets of effective and efficient customer service, explaining how to develop a loyal customer base and sharing his time-tested
From the Pump Energy Food restaurants come more than 150 delicious recipes to help you lose body fat, gain muscle, and have more energy than you ever thought possible.Athletes, trainers, dancers, diet
The New York Times columnist and author of How to Be a Domestic Goddess presents a festive assortment of delicious recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, and other special occasions, along with
On the heels of George Carlin's #1 New York Times bestseller Napalm & Silly Putty comes When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops -- infused with Carlin's trademark irreverent humor and biting cultural
Presents a compelling, in-depth study of the life and career of golf icon Bobby Jones, focusing on his remarkable accomplishment of winning four major golfing championships, the Grand Slam, during the
The lead singer and songwriter for the Red Hot Chili Peppers presents a searing, candid memoir that captures the bright and dark moments of his life and career, including his descent into drug addicti
From the best-selling comedian and author of You Might Be a Redneck If comes this new collection of humor touching on such universal subjects as marriage, growing up, parenthood, and politics. Tour.
Gross has transcribed 39 interviews from her weekday public radio program Fresh Air with people from the art and literature community. Among them are Johnny Cash, Mickey Spillane, Jodie Foster, Divine
After the firebombing of her San Francisco house and a coincidental meeting during a routine doctor's visit, Calcutta-born Tara Chatterjee is compelled to embark on a most American of journeys, a sea
The true story of a small fish market depicted in the best-selling parable FISH! reveals the business principles applied by its owner in the areas of employee morale, customer service, and an aligned
Just before Christmas, Linda meets up with her best friend and fellow fisherman Alden Leeman for lunch and a drink at the Dry Dock, a well-worn watering hole in Portland, Maine. Alden, the captain of
he Savvy Senior' is a nationally syndicated newspaper column that serves the growing needs of the senior population and the families who support them by providing useful information and valuable resou
Fans of broadcaster Charles Osgood will recognize his singular voice and enjoy this memoir; those who lived through the war themselves will take pleasure in an often hilarious portrait of life on the
Foreword by Richard and Kristine Carlson.A new Don't Sweat guidebook, based on the bestselling Don't Sweat series by Richard Carlson, Ph.D.Pregnancy is emotionally and physically stressful. The practi
ho was there for you when you scraped your knee and needed a little TLC Who never missed a Little League match and took you out for ice cream even when your team lost the game Whose unique observation
Here we find lushes, trollops, bigots, sadists, masochists, anorexics, and those made mad by unrequited lust for election as Prom Queen. Journalist Robbins takes a novelistic approach as she joins the
An innovative cookbook introduces family recipes by some of the world's most famous chefs--including Jacques Pepin, Martin Yan, Mollie Katzen, Jamie Oliver, Lidia Bastianich, Barbara Kafka, and Daniel
A courageous and vastly outnumbered group of Texas settlers, led by Colonel William Travis, frontiersman Jim Bowie, and the legendary Davy Crockett, defend their fortress against the forces of General
A witty portrait of Odysseus, Homer's fictional Bronze Age hero, recounts his life and exploits as chronicled in Homer's epics The Iliad and The Odyssey, as well as in the works of Tennyson, Cavafy, a
A wonderfully warm and heartfelt debut from a stunning new talent. Everyone needs a guardian angel! Some people wait their whole lives to find their soul mates. But not Holly and Gerry. Childhood swee
Many of the stories in this volume are based on Pramoedya's own childhood and depict children struggling to make sense of adult motives and behavior. A boy bursts into uncontrollable tears when his f
The fascinating and terrifying exploration into the supernatural that inspired Stephen King's much-anticipated ABC-TV series, Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital.The newly built Kingdom Hospital in Lewist
Drawing on the FISH! principles of Play, Make Their Day, Choose Your Attitude, and Be Present, the authors of FISH! show readers how to deal with life's challenges, confront everyday issues, and accom
Presents a simple and effective method for learning to play popular music on the piano, covering basic musical notation, chords, melody, and simple techniques, and includes an extensive section of cho
From the beloved late television icon comes a collection of inspirational stories, insights, anecdotes, and words of wisdom that celebrates the values of love, friendship, honest, respect, and individ
Pat & Betty show you how to . . . Wrap it up, Cook it up, & Serve it up, with no Cleanup! More Than 200 Delicious, Time-Saving, and Easy Recipes from the Reynolds Kitchens.America has fallen i
