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Accompanied by photos and illustrations, as well as other characters' commentary, the star of NBC's hit show Parks and Recreation takes readers on a tour of Pawnee, Indiana, explaining the number of h

"Michele Reiss reminds us that it should not take a life-threatening illness, or loss, or trauma to awaken us to living each day with joy, blessings, passion, and purpose. This book, with its profoun

The author looks at her life after her husband left her for another woman as she copes with raising two toddlers, tries to understand what caused the disintigration of her marriage, finds self-accepta

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

A comprehensive account of the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks in 1453 examines the end of the Byzantine Empire and of the medieval era in light of the rise of two separate worlds--the Wes

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

The star of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" offers personal anecdotes along with a collection of authentic Italian recipes, and includes preparation tips and nutritional information for each dish.

Katherine Howe, author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane, returns with an entrancing historical novel set in Boston in 1915, where a young woman stands o

In 1990, when bullets hit Agnes Fallah Kamara-Umunna's home in Monrovia, Liberia, she and her father hastily piled whatever they could carry into their car and drove toward the border, along with tho

A memoir by the respected broadcast journalist shares a collection of personal reminiscences and anecdotes about his own life, the world of journalism, and the celebrities, newsmakers, criminals, and

A celebrated, beloved star of film and television discusses the early part of his life and shares his thoughts about the lessons that he learned along the way.

Containing over forty new dessert and drink recipes from Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia, this follow-up to the first The Golden Girls Cookbook will make you feel like you’re relaxing on the lanai or getting set to win the Shady Pines bake-off.Fans demanded more Golden Girls cheesecake recipes, and the Fab Four deliver with The Golden Girls Cookbook: Cheesecakes and Cocktails! Rose’s The Fall of St. Olaf Pumpkin Cheesecake and Dorothy’s Vodka and Black Underwear drink vie for your heart (and stomach) against Sophia’s Double Fudge Amaretto Ricotta Cheesecake and Blanche’s Big Daddy Mint Julep. With easy-to-follow tips, you’ll learn how to make your cheesecake the star of any kitchen table and your drinks something talk about over, well, drinks.And if that’s not enough, Sophia’s guide to Caffè Corretto will make the rest of your day very correct-o. Welcome to 6151 Richmond Street, circa 1985, where joy and friendship abound, and the cheesecake is always ready for a late-night therapy

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.

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

merica is going Bunco! According to a recent article in Time magazine, 'Women are going crazy over this old game.' Now the World Bunco Association offers one book full of everything Bunco players need

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

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

The best-selling author and television personality, along with forty-five of his celebrity friends, presents a heartwarming collection of insights, anecdotes, personal reminiscences, and reflections o

The best-selling author and television personality, along with forty-five of his celebrity friends, presents a heartwarming collection of insights, anecdotes, personal reminiscences, and reflections o

Argues that character development leads to more successful careers and satisfying lives than great achievements.

Presents a selection of one hundred baking recipes that includes options for pancakes, pies, pudding, cakes, brownies, cookies, snacks, and frosting, with discussions on ingredients and preparation.

A noted rock and pop journalist chronicles the life of Lady Gaga, the most tremendous female pop sensation since Madonna, offering an in-depth account of how she developed her diverse talents, how she

An Emmy and Peabody Award-winning correspondent for The Daily Show shares whimsical and provocative views on race in America, in a volume of writings that explores such topics as Black History Month,

We all sell something for a living -- whether it's a brand, a vision, an education, a direction, or a service. We might even be selling a set of numbers to a board meeting, learning to a student, or c

The ladies of Wisteria Lane share their own approach to the culinary arts in a gossipy cookbook that features recipes presented on the show as well as dishes inspired by each housewife, with such trea

Now in paperback, the penetrating critique of elite universities and the culture of privilege they perpetuateRoss Gregory Douthat arrived at Harvard University in the fall of 1998 carrying an idealize

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

In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. What could go wrong?Rick Riordan’s newest Percy Jackson adventure is full of hilarious set pieces, a diverse cast of mythological creatures, and many other delightful tricks and treats.Percy Jackson, now a high school senior, needs three recommendation letters from the Greek gods in order to get into New Rome University. He earned his first one by retrieving Ganymede’s chalice. Now the goddess Hecate has offered Percy another “opportunity”—all he has to do is pet sit her polecat, Gale, and hellhound, Hecuba, over Halloween week while she is away. Piece of cake, right?Percy, Annabeth, and Grover settle into Hecate’s seemingly endless mansion and start getting acquainted with the fussy, terrifying animals. The trio has been warned not to touch anything, but while Percy and Annabeth are out at school, Grover can’t resist d

Presents the script of the play, with commentary from the writers of the original children's series it is based on, the production history, and photographs of the cast.

The Hall of Fame basketball coach describes how, in 1966, as coach of Texas Western College, used a starting lineup of five black players to unseat the top-ranked team of the University of Kentucky, a

A companion to the film directed by Steven Spielberg, which features a star-studded cast, this extraordinary making-of book presents a popular historical narrative that focuses on the many storylines

An inspirational chronicle of the former U.S. Army soldier who, while serving in Iraq, was burned over 40 percent of his body, describes how he triumphed over many obstacles through pure resilience, o

Sharing stories, life lessons and reflections on moments that challenged his commitment to the virtues he lives by, a civil rights icon presents his philosophy on living courageously and with purposes

The actress and daughter of comedian Danny Thomas shares her stories of growing up surrounded by funny people and laughter, and includes conversations with contemporary comedians sharing childhood mem

Driving Excellence tells the inspiring story of one man who, with no formal business training, turned an entire industry on its head. Mark Aesch proves that we really can run government like a busine

The award-winning actress, #1 best-selling author and daughter of comedian Danny Thomas shares her funny and heartwarming stories of a life filled with laughter, as well as her interviews with such co

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

The worst hard-rock mining disaster in American history began a half hour before midnight on June 8, 1917, when fire broke out in the North Butte Mining Companys Granite Mountain shaft. Sparked more t

The business guru and author of How to Become a Rainmaker brings together keen insights, wisdom, winning principles, and proven techniques designed to help readers get ahead in the business world, ran