One of Studs Terkel’s most important oral histories, Will the Circle Be Unbroken? turns to the ultimate human experience—that of death. Called "extraordinary?a work of insight, wisdom, and freshness"
A tribute to grassroots Americans who are expanding the capacities of their respective fields explores how groups of professional and amateur businesspeople, civil rights activists and alternative thi
The world is filled with educational possibilities ? use it!This valuable resource explores every aspect of field trips, including their foundation in caring and curiosity, how leaders can establish a
If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader’s Guide is the only book you need. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for
Travers Corners, if visited by a dedicated urbanite, would be seen as nothing more than a windblown gas station of a town that would make the middle of nowhere look like Metropolis. It’s a town of 329
Break through language barriers and put ELL students at ease in your classroom!More than ever before, K?12 educators in today's classrooms teach students from diverse language backgrounds. This handy
Blueberry, rhubarb, Boston cream, key lime. Hungry yet?Since 1995, amateur, commercial, and professional bakers have competed in the National Pie Championships to determine who makes the best pies in
If you’ve ever complained about a watered-down tasting glass of lager, wondered just what is causing that certain flavor in your favorite porter, or lamented the price of your favorite craft beer, the
Make your own brew at home!The Joy of Home Distilling is a complete guide for beginner and intermediate distillers. Readers will learn about every facet of distilling, from yeast styles and nutritiona
Is a smoking, alcohol, food, gambling, Internet, drug, or sex addiction holding you back from getting what you want most? Over the past twenty-five years, renowned addiction therapist Dr. Frederick Wo
Conversations began as a column for the Huffington Post, where it initially featured fashion designers. Author Blue Carreon would ask his subjects to answer a fill-in-the-blanks type of questionnaire
Julie has an obsession with fire that began after her parents died when she was twelve years old. Her pyromania leads her to take an unlikely job as a forest firefighter on an elite, Type 1 ?Hotshot”
For years after college, Max Gross was a schlubby ne’er-do-well sporting an unwieldy Jewfro. He fought off double chins and man boobs. His style of dress was reminiscent of a stoned urban slacker. You
An important look at how America has won its wars in the past and how it can continue winning in the future.Is there a recipe for military success? In No Substitute for Victory, author David Rigby gra
Instead of turning to calorie-restricting diets that leave you hungry and unsatisfied, try giving your body what it really needs: foods that nourish mind, body, and planet. Foods that make you experie
An ode to the art of delicious and healthful cuisine, Food & Life is a new wayto understand food: This cookbook may just change your life. Whereas today’s fashionable diets create deficiencies and
Maxwell Gold is at the most dramatic inflection point in his life. A successful businessperson, he has been asked to run for mayor of Oldham, CT against a horribly flawed incumbent. A dedicated father
Captivating black-and-white photographs of the world’s most majestic ancient trees.Beth Moon’s fourteen-year quest to photograph ancient trees has taken her across the United States, Europe, Asia, the
Providing an unprecedented perspective on American history, this analysis describes the nine phases of the strategic rise of the nation, from 1754-1992, which progressed through grave challenges, civi
"A mighty ruler discovers someone in his kingdom has more power than himself. But when the king sets out to destroy this fearsome enemy, a humble magician, the tables are turned, and an unexpected jou
AGO: Highlights from the Collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario showcases more than 300 of the Gallery’s most significant pieces, from The Malmesbury Chasse to Arnaud Maggs’s After Nadar photographs
Jess Tucker sticks her neck out for a stranger?the buzz is someone in the dorm is a trans girl. So Tucker says it’s her, even though it’s not, to stop the finger pointing. She was an out lesbian in hi
Quick and delicious recipes perfected for any size kitchen.With three feet of counter space, two pans, and one pot, author Hope Korenstein breaks down how to make satisfying meals no matter the size o
For Ricky Hackworth, a summer job to save money before he leaves for college is a necessity. When he lands a job as a lifeguard at the Mermaid Inn in Latona, Alabama, on the beautiful Gulf Coast, it’s
Dr. Natalie Jenner’s life is going exactly according to plan. She has the house, the family, and the perfect job. On paper, she has it all. But when she meets Charlie Thompson, the charming young para
Dr. Nicole Coussart and Katie Finan seem to have no common thread, but the one they discover will change both of their lives. Nic has lived a privileged life as the only child of two physicians, but s
Lania Marchiol keeps a wary sailor’s gaze trained on the horizon. Somewhere out there, the perfect boat is waiting to take her around the world in a self-sufficient home powered by wind, sunshine, and
Marcia Gloster was a college student traveling through Europe in the summer of 1963. When she arrived in Salzburg, Austria to study at Oskar Kokoschka’s School of Vision, she envisioned a month of int
Most executives lead with a purpose. Yet many lack self-knowledge, failing to recognize the limitations that accompany their strengths. They drive forward too boldly, unwittingly creating the potentia
Seventeen-year-old Raven Walker has never had a boyfriend. She’s never really been interested in boys. But she was always too afraid to examine what that might mean. Until she meets Morgan O’Shea and
Fresh horizons and a chance to make a difference?that’s all that burned-out Kaya Walsh wants when she leaves behind ten years of teaching in urban schools. Small town Indiana offers crisp autumn days
Flood waters aren’t the only dangerous current in the Colorado Rockies?Riley Robinson’s attraction to the just-passing-through Ana Potrero is immediate and mutual. Some wine, some laughs, some passion
Dead Men Risen, winner of the 2012 Orwell Prize for Books, is an epic and visceral story of war. It is the tale of a beleaguered British battle group fighting desperately to prevent the Taliban seizi
Fans of American country music love the personal, relatable stories artists share through their songs. For a country music enthusiast, singing along with a favorite track is more than just jamming to
In Jesus on Trial, New York Times bestselling author David Limbaugh applies his lifetime of legal experience to a unique new undertaking: making a case for the gospels as hard evidence of the life and
A true and touching human tale of survival and achievement.When John Stoessinger was ten years old, Adolf Hitler annexed his homeland of Austria, ripping the boy from his home and his friends in Vienn
A collection of some of the best short fiction writing from the most famous Western author of all time.Louis L’Amour is indisputably the most famous and well-respected writer to ever work in the Weste
Unlikely hero Sammy Gregg has never met a challenge he won’t face head on, but he hasn’t met outlaw Chester Furness!Born in Brooklyn, Sammy Gregg is small in stature and naive to the ways of the world
"Many brides- and grooms-to-be dream of walking down the aisle during their perfect wedding, and for this, a lot of preparation is required. All About Weddings, the sumptuous and lavishly photographed
A hard look at the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and the families desperately trying to navigate their way through it.The Vaccine Court looks at the mysterious and often unknown world o
