In an attempt to regain the upper hand for Germany in the fall of 1944, famed commando Otto Skorzeny plots to have two thousand English-speaking soldiers infiltrate and compromise Allied lines, while
"If you are one of that benighted handful of people who isn't wise to Charles Osgood's incisive and humorous look at the foibles of your fellow men, here is your chance to catch up. Try not to foul up
Set in San Francisco's Chinatown, a novel of family ties chronicles the Leongs--a Chinese-American family caught between the traditions of their ancestry and the realities of life in America.
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
Standing Up to the Madness not only is 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 believ
A lavishly produced compilation of 175 recipes by more than seventy-five top chefs and writers as featured in the talk-show maven's magazine is complemented by preparation, etiquette, and wine-pairing
Describes how the author, devastated by having to give up her high-powered job at NBC News, realized that true self-worth comes from within, and explores her philosophy that what matters is who, rathe
The creator of the "Deep Thoughts" segments on Saturday Night Live presents a compendium of favorite writings and previously unpublished work, in a volume that features such quips as "Consider the daf
Explains how to improve customer service by taking care of one's employees, counseling business leaders on the principles of imparting kindness, trust, and pride in a working force to enable greater p
"Line up the watermelon cosmos and get ready to be consumed by the swank, successful, and super-spunky 40-something protagonists of Candace Bushnell's lip-smacking new novel."--New York Post"Bushnell
Avery Wilkins is in her prime. She's 30 years old, living in Manhattan, beautiful, smart, and the head of her own cosmetics company, Flair. But her enviable exterior hides deep heartache and painful s
Preparing to open a permanent home for the retreats she leads on a piece of property owned by her eccentric former mother-in-law, Clare makes a living as a divorce coach to help men and women mend the
Sometimes it takes losing everything to truly find yourself...Since Sandy Shortt's childhood classmate disappeared twenty years ago, Sandy has been obsessed with missing things. Finding what is lost b
Provides the full, illustrated story of the rise, fall, and spectacular comeback of Green Day, tracing the history of the band from their earliest days to their recent critical acclaim, profiling the
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
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
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
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
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
