Ah, life. Generally speaking, it is a gift to celebrate. But when you get down to the specifics, a lot of it sucks! Inside, pop-artist extraordinaire Todd Goldman delightfully disses the daily dilemm
Line drawings and simple text depict women's bodies and how they function, the development of the unborn child, healthy living during pregnancy, the various stages of labor and delivery, the newborn b
A collection of twenty-seven tales of fantasy and speculative fiction all revolve around the concepts of good and evil and feature stories by such authors as Neil Gaiman and George R.R. Martin.
This Brief Guide is a comprehensive guide to P.G.Wodehouse’s two best-loved comic characters, Bertram (?Bertie”)Wooster and his valet Reggie ?Jeeves,” Bertie’s many friends and relatives, and their li
Throughout history, the human quest for knowledge of the divine has ruffled feathers. This book not only traces the history of angels and demons from their earliest roots to their modern day renaissan
Born and raised in Brooklyn with a street fighter's instinct and sharp Jewish wit, Mickey Knox leaves the army for the bright lights of Hollywood. But when the rise of McCarthyism puts an abrupt end t
Queen was a band like no other, spanning the spectrum of musical styles and conquered them all. From the stadium anthem ?We Will Rock You” to the Fifties retro of ?Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and
With the publication of 50 Shades of Grey BDSM gained new popularity. This captivating collection of stories brings together outstanding and newly-commissioned material by some of the best authors in
Kristal Brent Zook explores the lives of contemporary African America women from all walks of life. Based on her travels across America and years of interviewing and building relationships with women
In the words of those who trod the void and others based at mission control, here are more than fifty of the greatest true stories of suborbital, orbital, and deep space exploration. From Apollo 8's f
Rick Steves’ The Holy Land: Israelis and Palestinians Today is Rick’s newest public television special — filmed on location in 2013. In Israel, he travels from the venerable ramparts of Jerusalem to t
Jon E. Lewis provides new material and commentary alongside Lewis Spence’s work from 1914. The chapters cover the history of Native Americans, their language and lifestyle, their culture and religion,
Viewers may have thought they said good-bye to the sidesplitting Bluth family in 2006, but they’re returning on Netflix in May 2013 for another season of laughs and chaos. From adoption, to prison bre
Offers parents helpful advice for dealing with their children's friendships, the ways in which they handle challenging situations, and understanding the specific transitions that impact existing relat
The America that Asia and the rest of the world see is revealed in a study that argues that allowing any lasting gap between America and the rest of the world would be a mistake and explains how Ameri
In the wake of President Obama’s deal with congressional Republicans to preserve Bush-era tax cuts?tax cuts that gave colossal breaks to the wealthiest Americans? Senator Bernie Sanders, the independe
Designed specifically for Rick's travel audience (or users) these maps highlight choice destinations throughout Europe, from Lisbon to Warsaw, Bergen to Crete, in a colorful, easy-to-use format on hig
Often dressed in no more than a towel, author Leslie Goldman spent five years talking with women of all ages, shapes, and sizes about what goes into ?shaping” not just their bodies but their body imag
A guide to the James Bond books, their author, the Bond films and more covers the main character's allure; the Bond Girls, Q and M, and the people who first inspired them; the cars and gadgets; and th
This essential guide will cover all prominent actors including William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and Patrick Stewart and will explore the connection between Star Trek and the US cold war foreign policy,
Profiles gangs and gang leaders from around the world, ranging from such high profile figures as Al Capone and the Kray twins to the lesser-known criminals the Dixie Mafia and Charles Sobhraj.
A guide for parents and teachers outlines what boys need to hear along the developmental continuum and provides countless tips on what to encourage, which phrases to use and avoid, when to utilize inc
In this witty and accessible guide, author and expert Charles Jennings goes in search of the real Jane Austen. He includes a short biography, gives an overview of her novels, and explores the time per
Told through first-hand accounts, detailed scenes, and a convincing and personality-driven overview, A Brief History of the Third Reich is a complete history of the rise and fall of Nazi Germany. It i
Reexamines previous high-profile criminal investigation cases using new technologies and advances in forensic science, including the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the Oklahoma City bombing, and t
Rick Steves, America's expert on Europe, explores the rich traditions, celebrations, and history behind some of Europe's most colorful and charming Easter celebrations. Discover Carnevale in Venice, L
A comprehensive and compelling guide to Suzanne Collins' bestselling young-adult, dystopian trilogy: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. Author Brian J. Robb explores the inspiration behi
Sleepless nights, wailing babies, and defiant toddlers-these are universal issues for new parents. Now beloved pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton and his esteemed colleague the child psychiatrist Joshua
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
This anthology of thrills and chills features 20 spooky tales of the supernatural penned solely by female writers, including Kelley Armstrong, Muriel Gray, Sarah Pinborough, Lisa Tuttle and Lilith Sa
Inspired by Jane Seymour’s "Healing Hearts” paintings and the actress’s trademarked Open Hearts Family jewelry collection, this book celebrates both the families we were born to and the families that
This collection of 23 tales involving the world of magic, necromancy and witchcraft features stories from Michael Moorcock, Peter Crowther, Tim Lebbon, Ursula K. Le Guin and Steve Rasnic Tem. Original
This collection of 25 innovative and mind-blowing stories includes contributions from Sci-Fi pioneers such as Stephen Baxter, Robert Reed, J. G. Ballard, Arthur C. Clarke, Alastair Reynolds, and Geoff
