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
"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
A respected executive coach counsels readers on the secrets of enabling long-term individual, group and corporate success, revealing the importance of establishing a positive identity and making real-
Fleeing an abusive husband to find refuge with the biological father she never met, Lydia Langstone makes a new life for herself in her father's 1934 London cul-de-sac, where she discovers unsettling
A gift-appropriate tribute to the bond between dogs and their owners by the dog-training monk authors of Divine Canine pairs lavish photography with inspirational text that imparts the lessons and ins
For a hundred years Palm Beach has been a fantasy land nurtured by, and maintained for, the megawealthy. Leave it to Laurence Leamer, the author known for getting the inside story on his elusive subje
The star of Jamie at Home and author of The Naked Chef offers easy, healthy recipes--including Hangover Omelet, Griddled Tuna and Asparagus, Mega Chocolate Fudge Cake, and more--and encourages readers
Working with the blessing of Douglas Adams's widow, the author of the Artemis Fowl series offers a sixth installment of the popular series that has gained legions of fans through its blend of science
NYPD detective Nikki Heat must deal with the continual presence of magazine journalist Jameson Rook as she works to solve the murder of a real estate magnate.
A comedian best known for her hilarious YouTube videos offers an irreverent collection of essays on motherhood and other female conditions, sharing her take on everything from weddings to mammograms t
A Private Word to the ReaderYou are currently holding in your hand . . .. . . well, actually, God knows what you are holding in your hand, you are after all adults, and what you hold in your own right
Struggling to make ends meet as a poorly paid Manhattan private school teacher, Anna joins an underground circle of nighttime tutors for privileged students and finds herself indoctrinated into her pa
A social analysis of the increase in pain-killer abuse in the United States is told through a prism of the author's own struggles, describing how he became addicted to Vicodin while performing researc
"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,
At the end of Fuzzy Navel, J. A. Konrath surprised readers with an agonizing cliff-hanger: One of Lieutenant Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels's loved ones is dead. But Who? Readers were left clamoring to kn
The author of Splendid Solution draws on cutting-edge theories to describe the basic workings of everyday objects and principles in accessible language, covering a wide variety of topics from cell pho
"Sometimes sports mirrors society, sometimes it allows us to understand the larger society a little better. But mostly, it is a world of entertainment of talented and driven young men and women who do
The author documents his effort to climb Mount Everest in the aftermath of the tragic 1996 storm that ended the lives of eight climbers and reveals the existence of mountain-based crime organizations
Traces the author's surprise discovery that his late mother had had a sister who was sent away under mysterious circumstances and never mentioned by the family again, his efforts to research his long-
A timely, inspiring, and even revolutionary look at who wields the greatest power in America--everyday people who take a chance and stand up for what they believe in--but also offers advice on what yo
The Hollywood celebrity and author of the best-selling Lucky Man shares the personal philosophy that has helped him to get through some of the darkest times in his life, discusses the course of his ba
Explores how three business tycoons are having a revolutionary impact on Las Vegas and its surrounding areas, profiling each for their backgrounds, financial prowess, and goals while making prediction
The fashion-maven Muppet imparts French-accented opinions on what is wrong with everyone else and what is right with her, counseling would-be divas on everything from dressing for success to the infer
"Dougan gets very personal ... exposing the nerve and dedication necessary to foster independence in a sibling with special needs ... A touching, surprisingly funny tough-love narrative."--Kirkus Revi
It's the moment when you say, "There's gotta be a better way." It's the moment when you ask, "How can I solve this problem"Donny Deutsch's hit CNBC show The Big Idea has put the spotlight on that ordi
A personal memoir by the Olympic gold medalist shares the painful secrets of her private life, from her difficulties with her alcoholic father and her emotionally distant mother to her ex-husband's fa
London's Bibendum founding chef and the author of Roast Chicken and Other Stories presents a tribute to forty-seven of his favorite ingredients that pairs culturally inspired cooking techniques with s
The host of the popular late-night television show shares a treasury of fictional and real trivia culled throughout his career, from the R&B album that won an award by the Nobel Prize committee to
A guide written in the style of Grey's Anatomy's over-particular Dr. Sydney Heron counsels readers on her "heal with love" philosophy, in a whimsical compilation of tongue-in-cheek strategies that als
A whimsical tribute to Jewish moms celebrates their unmatched talent for "artful untruths" and guilt-inducing disclaimers, in a lighthearted and trim-sized collection of cartoon-illustrated quotes.
An Internet analyst responsible for monitoring the aggregate online research of more than ten million users every day draws on extensive online intelligence to share lesser-known insights into how peo
A memoir of paranoid schizophrenia by an accomplished professor and researcher recounts the first manifestations of her symptoms at the age of eight, her efforts to hide the severity of her condition
The irreverent Air America Radio talk-show host presents an offbeat guide to the American nation and its culture, in a whimsical primer that explores a range of issues, from the freedom of speech and
Struggling to make ends meet as a poorly paid Manhattan private school teacher, Anna joins an underground circle of nighttime tutors for privileged students and finds herself indoctrinated into her pa
The war in Iraq is not only controversial, it's also astronomically expensive. Now Rob Simpson answers the question many concerned Americans have been asking: Wasn't there some other way the governmen
A treasury of behind-the-scenes facts about the popular daytime serial includes coverage of such topics as how favorite actors landed their roles, the off-screen relationships of famous couples, and t
"Using real world examples, such as traffic flow, politics and baby linguistics, the author makes the theories of 'simplexity' accessible to the layperson...Kluger makes complex science seem simple."-
Based on a premise that harmony in all aspects of life is the key to achieving happiness, a motivational and spiritual teacher identifies five areas of life that he believes must be balanced in order
"Sometimes sports mirrors society, sometimes it allows us to understand the larger society a little better. But mostly, it is a world of entertainment of talented and driven young men and women who do
