The bestselling Parents' Choice Award Winner-now expanded with a new section on computer and technology terms. Fully illustrated in a large format with clear, easy-to-read instructions, Signing for
He is one of the hottest personal trainers in America. He has transformed the bodies of hundreds of clients, including Elle MacPherson, Willian Baldwin, and Victoria's Secret model Frederique. Now, fo
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Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne'er saw true beauty till tonight. -Romeo and Juliet Antony and Cleopatra, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas,
The revised and updated 2011 edition of the most accessible, comprehensive and affordable guide to prescription and nonprescription drugs. The classic guide to all major prescription and nonprescr
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A unique structural, nutritional, and emotional approach to understanding and treating back painA-now in paperback.Most health practitioners and back pain books focus mostly on structural causes and
A"The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter.A" (Mark Twain)WhatA's the difference between: Nectar and ambrosia? Bough and branch? Astonished and surpris
A wry and engaging look at trite, trendy, grammatically incorrect, inane, outdated, and lazy uses of words, phrases, and expressions. By turns gleefully precise and happily contrarian, this is a high
Professional editor and author Elizabeth Lyon offers aspiring novelists the guidance and instruction they need to write and edit well-crafted and compelling stories that will stand out from the compe
She was a woman of confidence, focus, and passion, and it made her one of the world's greatest sources of inspiration and influence. She drew on a remarkable wealth of self-knowledge and a sense of p
An updated edition of the best-selling guide to signing groups signs with similar shapes and movements in chapters such as Numbers, Money and Quantity, and Thoughts, Emotions, and Ideas, creating a qu
Dogs know how to relax. They forgive and forget. And they scratch where it itches. They really know how to live... Every dog lover knows that man's best friend is sincere and loyal and knows how to
A concise history of jazz The noteworthy composers and musicians, from Jelly Roll Morton and Thelonious Monk to Miles Davis and Charles Mingus Major performers from Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitz
* The major composers from Bach and Bartok to Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky * Significant performers from Maurice Andre and Leornard Bernstein to Georg Solti and Yo Yo Ma * The landmark works from App
The philosophy of naturopathic medicine is to use the most natural methods to achieve optimal health and beauty. People who follow this philosophy have a "glow"--an almost indescribable radi
You don't need to reinvent your whole life to be happier-you just need to turn it bright side up! We all have those days when life could use a lift. Enter Bright Side Up, a clever and comforting com
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Genius. Renaissance man. Iconoclast. Master of detection.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle funneled much of his real-life genius-and the brilliance of others around him-into Sherlock Holmes, creating a charact
Read Peter Lovenheim's posts on the Penguin Blog. Based on a popular New York Times Op-Ed piece, this is the quirky, heartfelt account of one man's quest to meet his neighbors-and find a sense
Walk down any street in Rio or Sao Paulo, and you will see a virtual parade of beauty. Is it because Brazilian women are naturally prettier and sexier than women everywhere else? No, of course not. It
With more than two dozen cookbooks and hundreds of television shows, lectures, and personal appearances devoted to promoting healthful cooking, award-winning chef and former "Galloping Gourmet" Graha
Throughout history women have caused wars, defied the rules, and brought men to their knees. The famous and the infamous, queens, divorc?es, actresses, and outlaws have created a ruckus during their
Being a caregiver can be rewarding but demanding work-and more than 40 million adult children find themselves experiencing the double duty of caring for their elders as they try to carry on a life of
"A must-read for anyone who wants to be more successful." -Keith Ferrazzi, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Who's Got Your Back This engaging and eye-opening book presents a bold model for risin
Better than a cold shower-and a lot funnier. Choke the chicken, spank the monkey, charm the snake-however you refer to it, none of the images in this book will encourage you to pleasure yourself.
The "People's Fat-Loss Coach" shows anyone how to eat smart and move right to optimize metabolism. Based on a few simple, sound, and easy-to-follow principles, Robert Ferguson shows how to maximize
Let's "cut to the chase" and "make no bones about it"-this book will have you "pleased as punch." Sowing your wild oats, throwing in the towel, painting the town red...Harry Oliver reveals the fasc
Genetic testing is the most exciting-and groundbreaking-medical development in decades. Outsmart Your Genes is the definitive guide for anyone considering genetic testing or curious about its benefit
Every decision, from buying a home to grabbing a daily latte, has costs and benefits-personal as well as financial. The Real Cost of Living helps you make better decisions, both big and small- decisi
A revised and updated edition of the bestselling guide to understanding borderline personality disorder. After more than two decades as the essential guide to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD),
Advice for parents interested in nutrition strategies for enhanced health and less dependence on medications for special-needs children. This expert and practical guide advises parents of special-n
Eight essential keys to resolving conflict and rebuilding your life. This unique and empowering guide gives divorcing couples the skills to manage their divorce successfully, handle the legal and e
An Authoritative, historically informed tribute to the punch bowl, by the James Beard Award-winning author of Imbibe!. Replete with historical anecdotes, expert observations, notes on technique and
Truth is stranger than fiction. If you've imagined famous writers to be desk-bound drudges, think again. Writers Gone Wild rips back the (book) covers and reveals the seamy underside of the writing
As swingin' as the 1960s-an officially licensed tie-in to the wildly popular hit television series Mad Men By turns fun, sophisticated, and celebratory, this is an eye-popping and inventive compani
A surprising, lively, and rich history of that ubiquitous doorstop that most of us take for granted. Ammon Shea is not your typical thirtysomething book enthusiast. After reading the Oxford English
Your whole life you've been taught to avoid making a mess: Try to keep everything under control, color inside the lines, make it perfect, and at all costs, avoid contact with things that stain. This b
Thirteen weeks. Thirteen virtues. Cameron Gunn considered himself a regular guy-a pretty good husband, father, attorney, and friend. But was there room for improvement? A reader of history and a
Cross your fingers, knock on wood, and clutch your rabbit's foot a little tighter. In this charming and endlessly diverting book, Harry Oliver delves into the stories behind the traditions and supers
