Written at the late iconic Hollywood star's request and with the cooperation of his closest friends and associates, an intimate portrait draws on interviews, letters, family scrapbooks, and other pers
The dawning of peace in Northern Ireland has not brought with it much truth about what happened during ?the long war’. Very few of the paramilitary leaders on either side have ever spoken candidly abo
The Supreme Court grew out of a unique opportunity to interview all nine sitting Supreme Court Justices plus retired Justice O'Connor for a documentary on the Supreme Court. Through Brian Lamb and Sus
American policing is in crisis. The last decade witnessed a vast increase in police aggression, misconduct, and militarization, along with a corresponding reduction in transparency and accountability.
During the 2014 Ebola crisis, the public watched with rapt attention as a handful of Americans contracted the deadly fever and were transported to treatment facilities in the United States. We charted
One of the most interesting, exhilarating, and informative aspects of the presidency was my time with the CIA analysts and my PDB briefers.” George W. Bush, correspondence with the author, November 20
In his new book, investment expert Jim Jubak explores the new normal” of market volatility. With remarkable insights into the zeitgeist of financial markets and the economy, Jubak combines the big mac
With wit and sharp insight, former Traffic Commissioner of New York City, Sam Schwartz a.k.a. Gridlock Sam,” one of the most respected transportation engineers in the world and consummate insider in N
In this lyrical and intimate tapestry of five stories dealing with life, loss, and survival in modern-day India, Meera Subramanian travels in search of the ordinary people and micro-enterprises redeem
A user-friendly volume by the author of Vegan with a Vengeance and Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World contains 250 recipes that include a variety of gluten-free and tofu-free options for numerous occa
This Brief History provides a unique look at the history and culture of video games, starting with the 1960s classics like Pong to modern favorites such as Grand Theft Auto V and Bioshock. Focusing on
The Mammoth Book of Uniform Erotica features outrageous confessions of uniform fantasies and shocking sexual adventures, from soldiers to policemen to waitresses and more. Along with the uniforms, the
"Health care is the largest employer in America, one of the largest perceived drains on the budget of the Federal government, a system with the capacity to bankrupt entire state economies, and one of
The partitioning of British India into independent Pakistan and India in August 1947 occurred in the midst of communal holocaust, with Hindus and Sikhs on one side and Muslims on the other. More than
A medical doctor and public health expert discusses the culprits behind the nation's obesity epidemic and offers a fresh perspective on dealing with the problem at the root level of food marketing and
This memoir of the lead of the American industrial band formed in the early 1980s describes his participation in cliched rock and roll depravity and excess as well as his battles with addiction and hi
The grand, ancestral home of the Crawleys comes to desktops everywhere with this collectible mini kit. Included is a miniature replica of the iconic manor house with a unique light-up feature and a fu
Describes the history of Afghanistan and the power conflicts that have interrupted its ongoing struggle to combine a democracy with Islamist fanaticism and meld the modern world with the tribal villag
Health care is the largest employer in America, one of the largest perceived drains on the budget of the Federal government, a system with the capacity to bankrupt entire state economies, and one of t
Using research and interviews with industry experts at “talented” companies including Ford, Goldman Sachs and Cisco, describes how to find the most talented workers and keep them happy, challenged and
An Ambassador and Special Envoy to Afghanistan draws on his relationships with Afghan, senior Taliban and religious leaders to offer insight into America's involvement in the long Afghan war and the r
A landmark release, the first of a two-volume biography of Metallica, the biggest metal band of all time, told via exclusive interviews with the band and their world
Rick Steves, America's expert on Europe, teams up with co-author Valerie Griffith to explore the rich and fascinating mix of traditions?Christian, pagan, musical, and edible?that led to the Christmas
This memoir of the lead of the American industrial band formed in the early 1980s describes his participation in cliched rock and roll depravity and excess as well as his battles with addiction and hi
Charles R. Morris’s The Trillion Dollar Meltdown (2008) was the first book to warn of the impending financial crash in all its horrific scale and speed. Now, with Comeback, Morris reveals that the Uni
Experience Spain with Rick Steves! This DVD and Blu-ray combo includes eight shows:Barcelona and CatalunyaBasque CountryNorthern Spain and the Camino de SantiagoThe Majesty of MadridHighlights of Cast
Experience Austria and the Alps with Rick Steves! This DVD and Blu-ray combo includes seven shows:ViennaVienna and the DanubeSalzburg and SurroundingsAlps of Austria and Italy (DVD-only)Alps of France
Experience Eastern Europe with Rick Steves! This DVD and Blu-ray combo includes eight shows:Prague and the Czech Republic (DVD-only)The Czech Republic beyond PraguePoland: Krakow, Auschwitz, and Warsa
Experience Germany, Benelux, and more with Rick Steves. This DVD and Blu-ray combo includes eight shows:Munich and the Foothills of the AlpsGermany’s Romantic Rhine and RothenburgGermany’s Black Fores
Experience Ireland and Scotland with Rick Steves! This DVD and Blu-ray combo includes six shows:DublinThe Best of South IrelandThe Best of West IrelandBelfast and the Best of Northern IrelandScotland’
With this book, Family Guy fans can experience some of the best lines and running gags from Peter, Stewie, Brian, and company. The book is a Hall of Shame from 10 seasons of the show, chosen by the sh
With more than 75 million fans, NASCAR is one of the world’s most popular sports. And now with NASCAR: Desktop 500, you can hold your own series on desktops everywhere! Kit includes 4 plastic stock ca
It began with a frantic 911 call from a woman in a dusty Arizona border town. A gang claiming to be affiliated with the Border Patrol had shot her husband and daughter. It was initially assumed that t
A true-crime author and a former mafia underboss describe organized crime's reign in the 1980s after gambling in Atlantic City was legalized through the organization's decline with the arrests of John
This is the paperback conversion of the fabulous cookbook !Sabor! It offers a flavorful and spirited look into the richness of Cuban culture and cuisine, with a mouthwatering look at the food and fla
It was the 1960s––a time of economic boom and social strife. Young women poured into the workplace, but the “Help Wanted” ads were segregated by gender and the “Mad Men” office culture was rife with s
He fought for Washington, served with Lincoln, witnessed Bunker Hill, and sounded the clarion against slavery on the eve of the Civil War. He negotiated an end to the War of 1812, engineered the annex
