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Read Trevor Homer's posts on the Penguin Blog. Everything—from the mundane (the pencil) to the catastrophic (the atom bomb)—has an origin, but often it’s not what we expect. A few things you may not h

Inspiring stories and practical advice from AmericaA's most respected journalists The countryA's most prominent journalists and nonfiction authors gather each year at HarvardA's Nieman Conference on Narrative Journalism. Telling True Stories presents their best adviceA-covering everything from finding a good topic, to structuring narrative stories, to writing and selling your first book. More than fifty well-known writers offer their most powerful tips, including:A Tom Wolfe on the emotional core of the storyA Gay Talese on writing about private livesA Malcolm Gladwell on the limits of profilesA Nora Ephron on narrative writing and screenwritersA Alma Guillermoprieto on telling the story and telling the truthA Dozens of Pulitzer PrizeA-winning journalists from the Atlantic Monthly, New Yorker, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post and more . . . The essays contain important counsel for new and career journalists, as well as for freelance writers, radio producers, and

A fantastic new adult coloring book from the bestselling artist behind Mythomorphia, Animorphia, and Imagimorphia. An amazing coloring challenge featuring the strange and super-detailed images of arti

From the New York Times bestselling author of The World's Worst Assistant and co-host of the podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, a hilarious, irreverent book about the expectations vs. reality of parenthood.Sona Movsesian never meant to become the World's Worst Assistant. But with Conan O'Brien as a boss, what else did we expect? Sona Movsesian never thought she'd be the World's Worst Mom, either. But when her twin sons, Charlie and Mikey, arrived, she realized she had been totally naive to all the ways even loving and devoted parents can fail at raising kids these days. Life as she knew it ended. Life as the World's Worst Mom had begun. In this new book, Sona regales her fans with stories from the trenches, with hilarious how-tos (like how to escape from a WebMD vortex of symptom searching), comics and illustrations throughout (like one where Sona time travels to show off her minivan to her younger self), and behind-the- scenes stories with comedy legend Conan O'Brien (and how worki

They have given mankind triumphs in science, literature, philosophy, music, and art. They have also produced Hitler and the Holocaust. They are romantic and conservative, idealistic and practical, pro

A witty and provocative exploration of lust and human sexualityThis titillating collection of twelve short stories depicts the pleasures of new and rediscovered love, lust, and obsession. In the flash

The New York Times bestselling novel about a young man practicing magic in the real world Like everyone else, precocious high school senior Quentin Coldwater assumes that magic isn't real, until he finds himself admitted to a very secretive and exclusive college of magic in upstate New York. There he indulges in joys of college-friendship, love, sex, and booze- and receives a rigorous education in modern sorcery. But magic doesn't bring the happiness and adventure Quentin thought it would. After graduation, he and his friends stumble upon a secret that sets them on a remarkable journey that may just fulfill Quentin's yearning. But their journey turns out to be darker and more dangerous than they'd imagined. Psychologically piercing and dazzlingly inventive, The Magicians is an enthralling coming-of-age tale about magic practiced in the real world-where good and evil aren't black and white, and power comes at a terrible price.

Discusses how to overcome fears, phobias, and panic attacks; improve intimate communication, and cope with anxiety disorders, and includes information about commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs

Leading medical experts and scientists team up with celebrity activists to help parents green and detoxify their households Featuring contributions from environmental science and public-health expert

Forty female writers discuss, in poem, story, and memory, the trials and tribulations of growing and maturing as a Jewish-American female in a unique anthology. Original.

"Beautifully written and informative. Harris' eloquence is exceeded only by the compassion and insight she brings to this perplexing and formative experience."?Vamik D. Volkan, Univ. of Virginia.

From the creator of the wildly popular Instagram account and 2021 New York Times bestseller SUBPAR PARKS, a collection of postcards with iconic and hilarious illustrations, some brand-new and exclusive to this collection.With SUBPAR PARKS, both on the rapidly growing Instagram page and in the book, author and illustrator Amber Share combines two things that seem like they might not work together yet somehow harmonize perfectly: beautiful illustrations of our national parks, and the eye-popping one-star reviews disappointed tourists have left online. Now, fans of the parks and of Amber's work can enjoy the perfect gift: a book of 22 postcards, each featuring an illustration of a popular park, presented in this format for the very first time.

An entertaining and accessible introduction to great economic thinkers throughout history, now in its fourth edition, with updates and commentary on the 2020 "great cessation," Trump and Obama economi

A hilarious compendium of traditional wisdom, recipes, and lore from the authors of the bestselling Yiddish with Dick and Jane. Modern Jews have forgotten cherished traditions and become, sadly, a

The popular primer to Latino life and cultureA-updated for 2008 Latinos represent the fastest-growing ethnic population in the United States. In an accessible and entertaining question-and-answer fo

Michael Corbett appears regularly on national TV and print media and travels the country lecturing to crowds of 25,000 sharing his expertise, having made millions buying and selling houses during his

How to survive and thrive in any economic climate with proven strategies from a powerhouse Carla Harris, one of the most powerful and respected women in business, shares advice, tips, and strateg

Best friends and business partners, two remarkable women share their secrets to starting and succeeding in your own business Part inspiring business story and part insiderA's how-to, You Buy the Pean

Chloe Fowler is the most unliberated woman she knows: disarmingly delicate and pretty, and not averse to putting either attribute to its best use, married, young, and satisfied with her normal America

The author recounts the shock he experienced when he learned his father's relatives in Muncie, Indiana, were poor and Black, and the prejudice that he and his brother endured from both sides

For fans of the Q&A series, an interactive journal for parents and grandparents to express the ways they love, appreciate, and admire their adolescent, teen, and adult children. From the bestselling h

There is an end to the anguish of emotional eating -- and this book explainshow to achieve it. Geneen Roth, whose Feeding the Hungry Heart and When FoodIs Love have brought understanding and acceptanc

In the vein of the bestselling Salt and Cod, a gripping chronicle of the myth, mystery, and uncertain fate of the worldA's most popular fruit In this fascinating and surprising exploration of the ban

A guided doodling book that soothes and relaxes as it coaxes out your creativity.Allow your mind to unwind and let your creativity flow as you doodle, tangle, and design in this gorgeous book of guide

Greenville County, South Carolina, a wild, lush place, is home to the Boatwright family—rough-hewn men who drink hard and shoot up each other's trucks, and indomitable women who marry young and age al

Rarely has a writer and thinker of the stature of Ayn Rand afforded us access to her most intimate thoughts and feelings. From Journals of Ayn Rand, we gain an invaluable new understanding and appreci

From New York Times bestselling author and star of 2 Dope Queens, Phoebe Robinson, comes a new, hilarious, and timely essay collection on gender, race, dating, and a world that seems to always be a se

A chilling catalog of the men and women who have paid the ultimate price for their crimes The death penalty is one of the most hotly contested and longest-standing issues in American politics, and n

Set against the stark and surreal landscape of New Mexico, Land of Enchantment is a coming-of-age memoir about young love, obsession, and loss, and how a person can imprint a place in your mind foreve

When Delia Byrd packs up her old Datsun and her daughter Cissy and gets on the Santa Monica Freeway heading south and east, she is leaving everything she has known for ten years: the tinsel glitter of

For readers of Rupi Kaur (Milk and Honey) and Cheryl Strayed, a book small enough to carry with you, with messages big enough to stay with you, from one of the most quotable and influential poets of o

From one of the most-viewed spoken word poets of all time, a poetry collection exploring themes of loneliness, anxiety and longing, while also celebrating the gifts that come with being alone--the chance to live on your own terms, to learn to love yourself without any distractions, and to become your own biggest champion.Over the past few years, Sabrina Benaim toured nonstop across North America and beyond in support of her first book, Depression & Other Magic Tricks, performing, connecting with readers, and leading writing workshops. People constantly thank Sabrina for giving them the confidence and language they needed to acknowledge their own mental health struggles and ask for help, as well as for providing them with a safe refuge. Then, suddenly, Sabrina's long-term relationship ended, the world went into lockdown, and her mother fell ill. Living alone in a different country, with nowhere else to go, Sabrina returned to the page. Unfurling over the course of July 2020--a blisterin

The perfect mix of the continuing, still-popular adult coloring trend and the perennial interest in "spooky season."Leading into Halloween and contributing to coloring books' staying power, DARK ART will be perfect for fans of Kerby Rosanes's intricate coloring books and a must-have for anyone who loves all things spooky. The book will be packed with beautiful, complex illustrations of all the creepy classics: monsters, skeletons, haunted castles, and more!

"Provides practical and compassionate guidance on dismantling the childhood defenses of repression and denial."Contemporary Psychology.

Describes how decentralization and entrepreneurship can revitalize government and outlines ten principles guiding an entrepreneurial public organization

Identifies one hundred marketing "weapons" that minimize expenses and maximize profits for retailers, manufacturers, and the service industry

From the inventor of Circular Sudoku come 120 puzzles that are easy, medium, and hard. Rules, strategies, and solutions are included.

Essays discuss Thoreau, politics, the MX missile, modern agricultural methods, and the author's adventures traveling down rivers in Utah, Arizona, and Mexico

When The Fountainhead was first published, Ayn Rand's daringly original literary vision and her groundbreaking philosophy, Objectivism, won immediate worldwide interest and acclaim. This instant class

A bold rallying cry for conservative environmental leadership. Appealing to AmericaA's core conservative readership and defying conventional thinking, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and em