The acclaimed journalist offers a heartwarming memoir of life with his father, describing growing up in the 1950s in working-class Buffalo with his extraordinary father, a proud WWII veteran, as well
The acclaimed journalist offers a heartwarming memoir of life with his father, describing growing up in the 1950s in working-class Buffalo with his extraordinary father, a proud WWII veteran, as well
Focuses on the Limestone County, Alabama, lives altered and lost in April 1974, when more than one hundred tornadoes--six of them of the most powerful "F5" category of storms--swept across thirteen st
Focuses on the Limestone County, Alabama, lives altered and lost in April 1974, when more than one hundred tornadoes--six of them of the most powerful "F5" category of storms--swept across thirteen st
To tie in wiht an upcoming HBO documentary, the ultimate Hollywood insider and veteran film executive reveals remarkable secrets behind the biggest blockbusters, flops, and all-time classics of film,
A meditation coach and author of Expect a Miracle explains how to identify and nurture the ultimate bliss of "soul mate love," offering guidance on how to embrace the spiritual bliss of such a partner
Blending elements of history, psychology, and storytelling, the author of Wrestling with Angels retells the stories of female characters from the Hebrew Bible--Leah, Rachel, Sarah, Rebeccah, Delilah,
Understanding the workings of fame can be useful in any occupation, as demonstrated in a complete guide to the importance and usage of attitude, timing, and look, principles illustrated with stories a
Blending elements of history, pyschology, and storytelling, the author of Wrestling with Angels retells the stories of female characters from the Hebrew Bible--Leah, Rachel, Sarah, Rebeccah, Delilah,
A selection of simple but satisfying dishes celebrates the pleasures of cooking--and eating--with 188 recipes, ranging from Baked Cod with Greek Potatoes to Chocolate Mocha Cake with Irish Whiskey, th
In a career that has spanned six decades, Dino De Laurentiis has walked the cutting edge of filmmaking. He has personified the powerful, visionary Hollywood producer for one reason: he invented the r
An experienced travel guide reflects on the wonders and dangers of East Africa as he recounts his encounters with the natural beauty of Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Uganda and describes the devastat
The sequel to the author's acclaimed memoir Experience describes the role of communism in mid-twentieth-century thought and its influence on his own family as he reflects on Stalin, his impact on the
The author of Surrendering to Motherhood offers a penetrating study of the complexities of modern marriage, examining the basic components of a successful marriage and the difficult work it requires t
In "Clerks," two convenience store employees discuss their philosophies while waiting on customers; and in "Chasing Amy," a comic book creator pursues a romantic relationship with a lesbian
During the worst years of official racism in South Africa, the story of one young girl came to symbolize the injustice, corruption, and arbitrary nature of apartheid. Born in 1955 to a pro-apartheid w
In a fascinating memoir, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist offers a portrait of her father, a daring spy behind enemy lines during World War II, his wartime activities and extraordinary exploits,
In a revealing memoir, the actress and former wife of boxer Mike Tyson describes the legacy of domestic violence that has haunted her family for three generations and her own struggle with the problem
Working as a health-care analyst for Ohio Senator Robert Gary, idealistic young intern and hypochondriac Samantha Joyce struggles to balance her seventy-hour work week, a constantly shifting set of ne
A meditation coach and author of Expect a Miracle explains how to identify and nurture the ultimate bliss of "soul mate love," offering guidance on how to embrace the spiritual bliss of such a partner
A combination memoir, cookbook, and travelogue describes one man's efforts to live on the land while attempting to re-create the recipes from Escoffier's 1903 magnum opus Le Guide Culinaire and search
In an inventive, semi-autobiographical, comedic tour-de-force, Junior reflects and rants about his life, dysfunctional family, pressure, therapy, and more as he struggles to put things in perspective
Provides an eye-opening look at a series of remarkable and passionate letters that chronicle a tumultuous seventeenth-century love affair between a young Portuguese nun and a French officer, written b
Provides an inspirational and illuminating study of nine women who transformed modern America through their battle against inequity and social injustice, including Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mother Jones,
A renowned film critic critically analyzes the influence of actor and filmmaker John Cassavetes on the evolution of American independent film, drawing on interviews with his wife, Gena Rowlands, as we
A twentieth anniversary celebration of the ground-breaking humor magazine, Spy offers an anthology containing some of its finest writing, reporting, photography, design, illustration, and more, includ
A provocative memoir and expose by the commanding offiver of Abu Ghraib prison offers an inside accounts of the shocking and shameful abuse of Iraqi prisoners, detailing the corruption she discovered
In Freedom, Malika Oufkir reflects on her life before her cruel incarceration and the dramatic change in the world she discovered when she emerged.Malika's childhood was a storybook fantasy - reared i
In 1882 New York City, police chief Caleb Spencer, Evening Post reporter Liz Smith, and mayor Teddy Roosevelt try to unravel the mystery of the world's most bizarre serial killer, Jack the Jolly Thwac
Describes how a forty-year-old, gay, successful professional experienced the ups and downs of parenting firsthand when he takes in his troubled teenage niece, Tiffany, offering a witty and compassiona
In Barbados to enjoy her romance with a dashing English lord, Jo Slater is stunned by the disappearance of Russell Cole, a wealthy art collector, from his yacht, and, back in New York, Jo is confronte
Leon Koch, a young reporter at New York's most powerful gossip column, is not having a good day. And his night is about to get worse. When a notorious, drug-addicted talent agent - whom Koch and a col
Written in the form of a final letter to his young daughter, Jane, N. recalls his relationship with Margaret Towne and Margarettown, the upstate New York town to which she introduces him--one inhabita
The actress and golfing enthusiast shares her experiences on the celebrity pro-am tournament circuit, her role as a token woman in a male-dominated world, insights into how women and men approach golf
Abruptly fired while pursuing a career-making story and scarred by a failed relationship, young journalist Adam Murphy is left adrift in West Hollywood, until he encounters mystery novelist James Wilt
