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 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
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
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
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
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,
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
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,
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
An iconoclastic expose of the modern-day world of infotainment that masquerades as the news takes a critical look at such media pundits as Bill O'Reilly, Joe Scarborough, Peggy Noonan, Dennis Miller,
A psychic healer shares her successful life-changing techniques, based on the principles of ancient alchemy magic and ritual, designed to promote total well-being, introducing her 7 Keys that help rea
Devoted to his convict lover, Phillip Morris, con man Steven Russell has used his talent as an escape artist to stage a series of four ingenious jailbreaks from the Texas prison system in order to be
From novelist, playwright, and poet Kitty Fitzgerald comes one of the sweetest and most compelling tales of friendship, betrayal, sacrifice, and redemption since classics like Of Mice and Men and Cha
A humorous and honest look at pregnancy and motherhood from an over-forty first-time mother reflects on her and her husband's long and difficult struggle to become parents, the instant joy and long an
Invites readers to discover themselves beyond psychological false identities and roles as parents, spouses, and employees, explaining how to discontinue unhealthy behaviors and achieve personal dreams
More than three hundred black-and-white and color photographs, accompanied by exclusive interviews with the legendary boxer, his family, friends, colleagues, and competitors, offer a remarkable visual
A richly illustrated celebration of the culinary tradition of pie-making combines classic techniques and innovative ingredients to create a variety of delicious sweet and savory, American and internat
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,
Essays by theologians, academics, philosophers, and journalists explore questions raised by the film "The Passion of the Christ," ranging from the theological and historical sources behind the film to
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
A wealthy and spoiled young woman living at the peak of New York society searches for true love and the meaning of life while coping with her broken engagement, stalkers, dermatologists, premieres, ey
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
A physician stranded at a South Pole research station describes how she discovered a lump in her breast, treated herself with a biopsy and chemotherapy, and was rescued by the Air National Guard durin
Idealistic, dedicated to her job, and a bit of a hypochondriac, Samantha Joyce has a very busy life. Working a seventy-hour week and mastering the details of the latest health care reform bill, while
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
Describes how the authors transformed the comedy film about crooked theatrical producers into a hit Broadway musical, and offers an annotated libretto.
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
The author of Fortress Malta describes the remarkable alliance between combat-weary, battle-hardened British troops and America's fledgling under-trained forces that battled the power of German armies
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
Courting Justice examines the varied clientele, behind-the-scenes dramas, and eleventh-hour strategies that have catapulted David Boies to the top of the legal profession. His memoir ranges from his
A Hollywood insider presents a collection of interconnected, darkly comic short fiction that captures the insanity, follies, foibles, and iniquities of the film industry, from the cover-up of a screen
Among filmmakers and film buffs, Cassavetes is revered. A major star of live television in the 1950s, he stumbled accidentally into making his first film, Shadows, while leading an acting workshop--an
A Southern hostess shares the secrets of throwing the proper Southern funeral in a hilarious compilation of recipes and humor that answers such essential questions as: Can you be properly buried witho
Offering helpful advice on how to prepare children for the possibility of such horrific events as September 11th, a child psychologist draws on psychological research and real-life case studies to exp
A second installment in a three-part epic history of Britain chronicles the nearly two centuries of battles waged both home and abroad on grounds of political or religious conviction, between Republi
Twenty-six-year-old journalist Adam Murphy is chasing a career-making story when he is suspiciously fired by the magazine that employs him. Scarred by the failure of a recent relationship, and haunte
The author of Mafia Women provides a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of women in the American Mafia, with revealing profiles of Lana Zancocchio, the daughter of the Bonanno family consigliere, and
A whimsical account of life in politics chronicles the odyssey of the eventful life and times of the in-house humor writer for the Clinton administration, offering a unique view of American politics a
