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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 hosts of the popular food show The Chew—Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly and Daphne Oz—present festive and delicious recipes for every occasion. Original.

Warned by a network executive that her weight could put her television career in jeopardy, a Good Morning America contributor embarks on a weight-loss journey during which she teaches herself the real

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A heartwarming dog story like no other: Tuesday, a lovable golden retriever, changes a former soldier’s life forever. A highly decorated captain in the U.S. Army, Luis MontalvAn never backed down from

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.

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

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

"Awista Ayub has movingly captured the indomitable spirit of Afghan women in this chronicle of brave girls who risked persecution and worse to pursue the dreams of ordinary childhood. In doing what t

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.

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

Muppet lothario and schemer Pepe the King Prawn shares lively advice for living "la vida Pepe," in a guide that covers a wide array of offbeat topics, from exploiting family and making the most of a k

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.

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

From the beloved late host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood comes a special collection of inspirational and enduring wisdom, speeches, observations, personal anecdotes, and commentary for children and t

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

From the editor of Profiles in Courage for Our Time comes an inspiring selection of patriotic speeches, poems, song lyrics, and historical documents, including the Bill of Rights, the U.S. Constitutio

America's favorite drill sergeant returns, with more answers to questions about military history and military hardware past, present and future, in his own unique and distinctive style, in a fascinati

he Savvy Senior' is a nationally syndicated newspaper column that serves the growing needs of the senior population and the families who support them by providing useful information and valuable resou

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

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

Relax, and let the creativity flow through you. Whether you are a skilled artist or a casual doodler, you will enjoy these stunning pen-and-ink illustrations of memorable characters and scenes of the

Birnbaum is the most respected and well-known name in Disney guides--and the only official guide. This updated edition ofBirnbaum's Disneyland Resort takes readers through Walt Disney's first theme pa

The 50 brand-new meals in this book are exciting, varied and seasonal. They include main and side course recipes that you might never have thought achievable in half an hour like a roast beef dinner w

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

Looks at the life of a tough-as-nails Ukrainian immigrant music teacher who transformed his students and daughters not only into better musicians, but also better people.

"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 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

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

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

Explains how writing one thank-you note every day for a year led the author out of hopelessness and into the fulfillment of lifelong dreams.

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

This updated edition of Birnbaum’s Disneyland Resort, the most respected and well-known name in Disney guides, takes readers through Walt Disney’s first theme park with ease and flair. Since our guide

Birnbaum's Walt Disney World, the most respected and well-known name in travel guides, takes readers to the world's most popular tourist attraction. Since ours is the only guidebook that's official, t

“Savor the mysterious power of a master’s pentimento.” —Los Angeles Times“It takes a lot of nerve and skill to pull off something as rich as Beautiful MarIa of My Soul, but pull it off Hijuelos does.”

ABC Family's hit show "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" focuses on the Juergens family and how they deal with the unexpected pregnancy of fifteen-year-old Amy.

Presents warm-weather recipes, including grilled sea bass, happiness soup, and strawberry meringue layer cake.

An offbeat manual of 120 prayers for moms covers morning, noon and night, as well as special occasions, in a whimsically illustrated book that includes such prayers as "Prayer for a Five-Minute Shower