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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

An entertaining introduction to the ins and outs of down home Southern cuisine shares the secrets of regional cookery, with tasty renditions of breakfast, summer supper, salad and soup, cake, vegetabl

A lively 1930s best-seller from the early days of the Soviet Union is an accessible introduction to key physics principles that is augmented with instructional drawings whimsically addressing a range

From Tokyo, to Bonn, to London, high-level bankers are being tortured and murdered. The killer, caught in a fleeting glimpse on a surveillance camera, has been described as a psychopath with an eye

“An absorbing, sharply observed memoir.”—Kirkus ReviewsA hilarious and heartrending account of one mother’s journey to understand and reconnect with her high-spirited preteen son—a true story sure to

In this satisfying conclusion to the enchanting trilogy set in 1914 during World War I, polar explorer Seamus Finnegan tries to forget Willa, a passionate mountain climber, as he marries a beautiful y

Desperate to become famous--and willing to die trying--one of the stars of Jackass found that, as his stunts got crazier and his fame grew, so did his drug addiction, in this no-holds-barred memoir th

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The author offers an account of her journey from a fifteen-year-old living on the streets and eating garbage to her acceptance into Harvard, a feat that prompted a Lifetime movie and a successful moti

Forced to set aside her Ph.D. research in order to help the settling of her late grandmother's abandoned home, Connie Goodwin discovers a hidden key among her grandmother's possessions that is linked

Traces the author's early descent into promiscuity in the aftermath of her parents' divorce, her struggles with an addiction to both sex and male attention, and her later efforts to stop making desper

A founder of the Children's Defense Fund evaluates what has been achieved and what still needs to be done in order to make the nation safe and fair for children, in an uplifting call-to-arms that is p

A host of Supernanny draws on her years of experience in infant care to counsel parents on how to make pro-active and informed decisions regarding an array of topics from postpartum depression and bre

The meditation instructor author of Wherever You Go, There You Are presents an illustrated collection of 108 verses excerpted from his best-selling Coming to Our Senses, in a volume designed to help r

A companion reference to the popular Animal Planet dog training show is based on the Monks of New Skete training methods, in an anecdotal guide that traces the stories of eight dogs while covering the

While most people will say that the key to success is a willingness to break the rules, to think outside the box, to ignore boundaries, Robin Roberts--whose own success as a college basketball star, E

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

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

A re-titled, repackaged edition of a modern classic in career-buildingWith business bestsellers like How to Become CEO, Jeffrey Fox is unsurpassed when it comes to empowering readers to gain the edge

L.A. Lakers coach Phil Jackson shares his experience of combining sports and spirituality to lead his team to success, explaining how to nurture a positive group dynamic and detailing the methods he u

The engaging, entertaining, and downright hilarious author of Deep South Staples returns with an irresistible guide to entertaining, Southern-styleSouthern cooks are known as some of the best, most we

In the tradition of Michael Cunningham's The Hours, a beautiful novel destined to become a classicReeling from the recent death of his invalid mother, a worn, jaded professor comes to our nation's cap

A handwritten and fully-illustrated guide offers an approach to reconnecting with one's own creative energies--using drawing as an example--that ultimately leads to self-expression and creativeness wi

The founder of The Quacker Factory clothing company shares a collection of hard-won wisdom, inspirational advice, and whimsical insights designed to lift the spirits and empower readers to make their

The author of the best-selling The Essential 55 outlines eleven themes specific to teaching and raising children, sharing anecdotal stories that explain how to motivate learning in young people by con

In an inspirational resource, the author draws on her own personal experiences to provide valuable lessons, guidance, wisdom, observations, and advice for black women seeking a more meaningful and ful

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

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

A literary companion to Myst, published to coincide with the release of Myst Revelations, the latest in the best-selling series of interactive CD-ROM games, features the texts of the three volumes in

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

From the popular carpenter on TLC's Trading Spaces comes an entertaining an practical guide to home repair and improvement, offering how-to guidelines, detailed instructions, and practical tips on a v

The sequel to Deep Thoughts, this collection of humorous meditations contains "inspirational" lunacy from the Saturday Night Live regular. Original. Tour.

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee pulls back the curtain on her life in Natural Disaster. Ginger grew up in small-town Michigan where she developed an obsession with weather as a young girl. Ginger opens up about her lifelong battle with crippling depression, her romances that range from misguided to dangerous, and her tumultuous professional path. This cyclone of stories may sound familiar to some�it's just that Ginger�s personal tempests happened while she was covering some of the most devastating storms in recent history, including a ferocious tornado that killed a legend in the meteorology field. This book is for all the mistake makers who have learned to forgive others and themselves�even in the aftermath of man-made, or in this case Zee-made, disasters. It's a story that every young woman should read, a story about finding love and finding it in yourself.Beloved by Good Morning America�s audience, Ginger is a daily presence for millions. Zee�s gained fame for her social med

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New York Times Bestseller The Bob's Burgers Burger Book gives hungry fans their best chance to eat one of Bob Belcher's beloved specialty Burgers of the Day in seventy-five original, practical recipes

"An inspirational fitness book by celebrity fitness trainer Chris Powell, from ABC's EXTREME MAKEOVER: WEIGHTLOSS EDITION. In the book, Powell presents exercises, nutrition tips, basic recipes, and in

An official guide to Disneyland Resort includes the most accurate and current information on prices and attractions, covering everything in the park, including such new attractions as Disney's Califor

"Appearing daily on ABC stations, The Chew celebrates and explores life through food, with a group of dynamic, engaging, fun, relatable co-hosts who serve up everything to do with food--from cooking a