In 1971, a small-town high school baseball team from rural Illinois playing with hand-me-down uniforms and peace signs on their hats defied convention and the odds. Led by an English teacher with no c
The first diet and nutrition book designed specifically for women introduces an effective weight-loss program for women of all ages and is designed to permanently "deactivate" the female fat cell. Lit
Amy Atlas, home baker, crafter, and party planner extraordinaire, shows her readers and fans how to create fabulous sweets tables for adults and kids, combining easy recipes, dressed-up store-bought t
"Drawing upon extensive interviews with Dylan's friends and fellow eyewitnesses--including Marianne Faithful, Steven Tyler and Allen Ginsberg--the founding editor of Rolling Stone presents a kaleidosc
Featuring essays from Portia de Rossi, Kathy Griffin, Lisa Ling and Lauren Conrad, this personal guide, drawn from a list that Glamour published 13 years ago that became a viral phenomenon, presents t
Her Boston family shattered by the deaths of her mother and sister on the Titanic, Sibyl attempts to contact her departed loved ones at a medium's table before reconnecting with former flame Ben, with
This touching and inspirational memoir details how the author, after surviving a horrific plane crash that left her with third degree burns over 80% of her body, learned to embrace to power of love, m
Featuring time-tested advice from mothers who have raised extraordinary children, this charming guide for first-time mothers is filled with step-by-step how-to's, advice and stories, including ways to
Centering around Harvard's Red Book, a collection of personal triumphs and failures from graduates, this tongue-in-cheek novel follows a group of roommates from the class of 1989 as they prepare for t
This gripping story follows professional thief Colton Harris-Moore, a neglected child who eluded authorities, gained a cult following and made everyone pay attention after escaping from juvenile priso
Glamour Magazine's “Jake,” the anonymous author of the longest running dating advice column in America, shows women how to seduce men sexually, emotionally and intellectually.
Mary Saint, the rule-breaking, troubled former lead singer of the almost-famous band Sliced Ham, has pretty much given up on music after the trauma of her band member and lover Garbagio's death seven
A tale set in 18th-century Cambridge finds bookseller John Holdsworth commissioned to investigate Lady Anne's son's mental illness, a deep melancholy tied to a woman's mysterious death and a secret so
"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
"In this new book, Sandra Lee shows you how to throw a party or informal gathering for friends for any and every occasion - all year round. This perfect party primer will be the ultimate resource and
Providing for the needs of both full-time and periodic vegetarians, a collection of writings and recipes from the author's popular New York Times column, "The Temporary Vegetarian," includes options f
"In the third book of the New York Times bestselling Nikki Heat series, following HEAT WAVE and NAKED HEAT, Richard Castle's new thrilling mystery continues the story of NYPD Homicide Detective, Nikki
The author, a music historian and journalist writes a biography that challenges many popular assumptions about Lennon's life, from his widely misunderstood 'Working Class Hero' origins to his epic rom
From her first humanitarian visit to Afghanistan in 1994, Suraya Sadeed has been personally delivering relief and hope to Afghan orphans and refugees, to women and girls in inhuman situations deemed t
"NON-FICTION -- Full of colorful characters and the fascinating wheeling and dealings of the pawn shop Rick Harrison owns and runs with his father and his son, UNTITLED is a tie-in to Pawn Stars, one
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
Whether you're writing a novel, painting with watercolors, composing a symphony, or baking peanut butter cookies, creativity plays a crucial role in achieving satisfaction and excellence. But, for man
The best-selling author of The Overachievers explores how group identity theories play out among high-school cliques and the students they exclude, offering insight into the ostracism of categorized s
A Food Network star offers a collection of more than 200 new recipes and aims to recapture the comforting simplicity of hearth and home, in a book with 200 color photos. By the best-selling author of
Welcome to the savage and surprising world of Zoo Story, an unprecedented account of the secret life of a zoo and its inhabitants, both animal and human. Based on six years of research, the book follo
An Englishman's continuing search through space and time for a decent cup of tea . . . Arthur Dent's accidental association with that wholly remarkable book,The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, has n
Accented with 150 color photos, this holiday collection offers practical, tasty recipes--Gingerbread Stuffing, Spiced and Superjuicy Roast Turkey with Allspice Gravy, Gold-Dust Cookies, and more --as
Discusses the multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme masterminded by Bernard Madoff, including his motives for the financial betrayal and others who were involved in the scheme.
A tie-in to the popular show by the same name collects stories about unsolved medical conundrums involving rare and bizarre symptoms, from a girl who is allergic to water and a person with a fake fore
Revised and updated with expanded coverage of the revolutionary changes taking place in today's business arenas, a best-selling guide challenges popular beliefs about the marks of successes and failur
"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand."--Randy PauschA lot of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture." Professors are asked to consider their demise and to rumina
The marketing experts of The Gate Worldwide present an irreverent guide to promoting business success by challenging long-standing and defunct practices that are holding companies back, in a reference
The president of Stonyfield Farm organic yogurt shares the company's strategies for being both environmentally conscious and profitable, drawing on his own experiences, as well as the practices of suc
A cartoon tribute to retail employment in the tradition of "Dilbert" counsels new employees on surviving the foibles of retail work, from corporate dogma and handling the customer who is "always right
A lolling-tongue-in-cheek introduction to common Yiddish terms as used by faithful canine companions pairs whimsical pooch photography with lighthearted and stylistic monologue definitions.
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist explores the lesser-known elements of heroism and pathos that marked the Korean War, in a narrative successor to The Best and the Brightest that evaluates political
Inspired by the charming, winning film that will have audiences wanting to know more about Jane Austen, this is a collection of her most famous and quotable quotes—the pearls of wisdom on topics like
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
A New York restaurant owner, who has also hosted three television cooking series, offers more than 125 recipes for delicious grilling, including fish, meat, soup, and salad dishes that will use the gr
America's most sought-after executive coach shows how to climb the last few rungs of the ladder The corporate world is filled with executives, men and women who have worked hard for years to reach t
