The Grimaldis of Monaco tells the remarkable history of the world’s oldest reigning dynasty. Against all odds, they have proved themselves masterful survivors, still in possession of their lands
An extraordinary collection of fifteen stories that celebrate America's unquenchable thirst for excitement, Great American Adventure Stories contains page-turning accounts of the Galveston Hurrica
Although survival is often taken for granted - something every human strives to achieve on a daily basis - it is just this everyday imperative that makes for the most exciting stories. Great American
Living Like Audrey is a captivating and insightful look at Audrey Hepburn, an iconic woman who was an inspiration to many and whose style, personality, and uniqueness inspires generation after generat
A collection of stupid utterances, mostly unintentional--although not always--from politics, show business, sports, and anywhere else people can put their feet in their mouths.Based on recorded histor
Now in paperback! The Invisibles chronicles the African American presence inside the White House from 1782 until 1862, when President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. During these
A ghoulish collection of true American classics, long-forgotten and legendaryWith frightening stories from Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Francis Bret Harte, Ambrose Bierce, Edith Wharton, Mark T
Now in paperback, the critically acclaimed New York Times Bestseller about a championship city haunted by a deadly wave of racist terrorDetroit, mid-1930s: In a city abuzz over its unrivaled sports su
Civil War buffs are always arguing over which side had the better soldiers.Armies South/Armies North by Alan Axelrod helps readers reconsider their understanding of America’s most harrowing war. Axelr
Morbid, but strangely fascinating accountsIn 2015, a group of seven hikers were killed when a sudden flood struck Keyhole Canyon in Zion National Park. Prior to that, the steep, narrow route to Angels
A book for runners, marathoners, and joggers!Runners will enjoy this fun and lighthearted look at running enthusiasts who, of course, resemble them in many ways. This is both a send-up of runners and
A beautiful and simple guide to edible gardeningThe “garden to table” movement is inspiring another generation of gardeners but many of them have questions. How important is composting? Is seed saving
A guide to the backyard lifestyle for the millennial generationThe homesteading movement is continuing to grow, as more people are stepping up to have a hand in where their food comes from. Whether yo
Headline: A peak behind the Hollywood mask by one of its foremost makeup artistsIn Hollywood’s heyday, almost every major studio had a Westmore heading up the makeup department. Since 1917, there has
The rich, poignant tales of major league baseball’s most hard-luck fraternity—the pitchers of its Almost-Perfect GamesFrom 1908 to 2015, there have been thirteen pitchers who have begun Major League B
During the more than one hundred years that baseball has been our national pastime, all types of individuals have been managers of teams. They have run the gamut from political appointees to tyrants,
Another peek at baseball's good old days—or, in this case, bad old days—by veteran sports-historian Harvey Frommer. Frommer paints Shoeless Joe as a baseball natural ("Joe Jackson hit the ball ha
What is the oldest artifact linked to Abraham Lincoln? What does a poem written when he was just a schoolboy say about his character? Taking its cue fromThe History of the World in 100 Objects, the Ab
Harry Parker was probably the most important figure in American rowing of the past century. His heavyweight crews at Harvard topped the leagues more consistently than any other team (they won the East
In The Right Places Stephen Birmingham uses his witty, penetrating style to show the Right Places of the elite could be just about anywhere, from Sun Valley, Idaho to Kansas City, Missouri (yes! Kansa
All the Moves I Had is the memoir of Pro Football Hall of Famer Raymond Berry, a true giant of the game. Berry’s football career spanned four decades, from his days as a star wide receiver for the leg
Knack Pool & Billiards is a step-by-step guide to mastering a variety of games played on a billiards table. It will help anyone take his game to the next level—whether he shoots pool o
Examining our favorite science fiction tales to reveal which robots actually exist today—and what’s coming tomorrow We, Robot does for robotics what Michio Kaku’s bestselling P
A must-have resource for any parent whose child has chronic health complaints?It’s a frustrating treadmill: taking a child to the doctor for yet another ear infection, respiratory issue, tummy ache, o
NOW IN PAPERBACK!Military Book Club® Main Selection History Book Club® Featured Alternate An unprecedented exploration of the formative years of a legendary American warrio
Frying and sauteing steaks, fish, and other foods in a skillet may seem to be a simple procedure, but there are enough variations and subtleties to make it interesting. It’s a hands-on, special kind o
Each winter, from January through April, tens of thousands of kids across America, age 4 through 14, participate in local basketball leagues—and thousands of unprepared parents, teachers, and o
There’s nothing like tasty, chewy jerky for satisfying those hunger cravings. Moreover, jerky is made from lean cuts of meat, so it’s naturally low in fat and high in protein. Homemade jerky is far su
Few military feats stir the imagination as does the image of the lone hero-marksman, positioned a seemingly impossible distance away from a target he must hit dead-on—from snipers in the world&
What could one man find if he embarked on a journey through fantasy world after fantasy world? In an enthralling blend of travelogue, pop culture analysis, and memoir, forty-year-old former D&D a
Knack South American Cooking provides an unprecedented, step-by-step approach to recreating authentic flavors of South American cuisines in the home kitchen. It brings together 350 savory recipes fro
Froma deadly border to America's kidnapping capital—the secret lives at the heart of the immigration controversy Arizona’s violent border is the busiest gateway for illegal im
Baseball is a simple enough game. Yet, mastering the skills requisite to play the game at a competitive level, regardless of one’s age, often isn’t easy. Knack Coaching Youth Baseball app
These days, more people than everwant to eat green and local, but tight schedules and even tighter budgets can makethis seem like an unattainable goal.The Locavore’s Handbook
NOW IN PAPERBACK!"A true story that reads like a mystery."—Tony Hillerman“A suspenseful page-turner and a tale of true courage.”—Ted Kerasote, author of Bloodties&
A silent, simmering killer terrorized New England in1911. As a terrible heat wave killed more than 2,000 people, another silent killer used the heat to cover her own killing spree. That year an obitu
?A landmark.?[American Taste]?encompasses an admirable range of thoughts on food ranging from fried chicken and barbecues to Bourbon to game and caviar.?A banquet for your library.”?Craig Claiborne??A
Roger Tory Peterson—the Renaissance man who taught Americans the joy of watching birds—also invented the modern field guide. His 1934 landmark Field Guide to the Birds was the first book
Designed for visual learners, each book offers a quick-reading, picture-driven approach to a topic that includes at least three hundred color photos, clear instructions, and a chapter of useful Web si
