With over two thirds of Americans overweight and the $66 billion weight loss industry only growing larger, a maverick obesity expert exposes how widespread myths about dieting prevent us from losing w
THIS IS NOT A DIET. IT’S A REBOOT. Throughout much of their lives, men have a weight advantage over women, whose bodies are naturally designed to hold more fat. Fair or not, men’s hormonal make-up,
Alaska is a trip of a lifetime. Nowhere else can you kayak to glaciers; fly over the highest peak in North America; wonder at the Aurora Borealis; stay out all night celebrating the midnight sun; visi
This book accompanies the Fall 2013 exhibition of Richard Avedon's photography to be held at Gagosian Gallery Beverly Hills. Over his sixty-year career, photographer Richard Avedon was renowned for hi
From Disney World and the Space Coast to white sandy beaches and hip Miami nightlife, Florida's attractions, along with balmy weather and beautiful people, lure over 80 million visitors to the state e
"With the help of his longtime friend Gervaise, Thomas sets out a journey that leads him to the ancient Holy Land. Unaware that Katherine and Hawkwood are watching over him, Thomas is tested in his be
Here’s a guide to baking and decorating delicious desserts with a colorful twist: sprinkles! Of course you can scatter them over cakes and pies—but you can also swirl them into waffles, “embroider” th
If all of the murals of New York City were under one roof, it would be the greatest collection of populist art in America. MURALS OF NEW YORK CITY is the first book to curate over thirty of the most i
The lights, the sounds, the energy: New York City is the quintessential American city, a constantly exciting, fast-changing destination that people revisit over and over. Fodor's New York City 2014, w
A DESERTED FINISH LINE Akira and the others finally reach the mysterious structure towering over the jungle below. Though they’re thrilled to discover the first clearly manmade artifact they’ve found
The Acclaimed Bestseller That Can Improve Your Classroom Experience Forever!Over the years millions of parents and teachers have used the amazingly effective strategies of Positive Discipline to resto
"How--and why--do we focus on those individuals we come to call stars? How does stardom both reflect and mask the person behind it? How have the image of stardom and our stars' images changed over the
In this brilliantly researched, deeply humane work of history, Michael Stephenson traces the paths that have led soldiers to their graves over the centuries, revealing a wealth of insight about the na
This lavish volume celebrates thirty years of WP Lavori in Corso, a prestigious Italian company dedicated to researching, redefining, and cultivating the best heritage brands from all over the world.
Designers Abroad, Michele Keith's follow-up to her highly successful book Designers Here and There, features twenty-two vacation homes of today's top interior designers, exquisitely captured in over 2
HARD DECISIONS Taroza and Riemu are in trouble when Giller and his terrifying chimeras attack! But the only way to survive is to hand over valuable information... Meanwhile, a notebook written by a
Switzerland, Europe's mountain playground, is a classic tourist draw that remains consistently popular. Visitors from the world over travel here to ascend the slopes of the Alps, breathe the crisp air
Sonic the Hedgehog is the most successful videogame-inspired comic of all time! With twenty years worth of adventures and over three hundred comics to his name, Sonic’s exploits aren’t just stories –
Morn, a masked king, rules over a realm to which he has restored order after a violent revolution. Secretly in love with Midia, the wife of a banished revolutionary, Morn finds himself facing renewed
More than two-thirds of the new airports under construction today are being built in China. Chinese airlines expect to triple their fleet size over the next decade and will account for the fastest-gro
Lisa Ross's ethereal photographs of Islamic holy sites were created over the course of a decade on journeys to China's Xinjiang region in Central Asia, historically a cultural crossroads but an area t
ENEMY TO WOMANKIND The war is over, and all that's left is the save the Magical World from imminent destruction. With the help of Asuna and others in his class, Negi is working to put his plan into
In 1897, at the height of the heroic age of Arctic exploration, the visionary Swedish explorer S. A. Andree made a revolutionary attempt to discover the North Pole by flying over it in a hydrogen ball
BETRAYALAmu has three Guardian Characters who represent different sides of her ideal self–and a fourth who has gone over to work for the evil Easter Corporation! Amu must now face her renegade char
A fresh look at ten delicious super-foods (over half of which are gluten free) to add a nutrient-packed punch to your day! No longer being held captive by the health food store, the world is waking up
JAMES HOARE spent over thirty years in the British Diplomatic Service, with postings to Seoul and Beijing. His last job was Charge D’Affaires in Pyongyang, North Korea, where he established the Briti
NEGI VS. FATE The battle with Fate continues, and neither opponent shows any sign of giving in. Knowing Fate's past, Negi is even more determined to win him over to his side. It comes down to one la
During a meteoric career that spanned from 1825 to 1834, David Douglas made the first systematic collections of flora and fauna over many parts of the greater Pacific Northwest. Despite his early deat
A journal for parents and children ages roughly four to ten (although age range is flexible) to share the evolution of thoughts, feelings, and dreams over the years. Also great for kids who want to ke
The Creaky Knees Guide Arizona is a hiking guidebook filled with kinder, gentler trails. Created for anyone who--regardless of age--can't or doesn't want to hike great distances over rough terrain to
HOME SWEET HOME? After being swallowed by a sandstorm, Lief wakes up to find himself at home, surrounded by loved ones. They assure him his quest is over, and he's free to rest. When they insist he
This astonishing book is a production of James Balog and the Extreme Ice Survey, which sets up automatic cameras around the world to photograph arctic features daily over a period of years. The Survey
Lost amid the debate over educational policies are the stories of the educators, parents, and students who are most affected by legislation such as No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top. In Educati
Introduction by John Banville James Joyce was the singular figure of modernism, and to this day his grand vision looms large over contemporary literature and the entire Western canon. His stylistic
In this complete detox guide, Shazzie identifies the most dangerous toxins in your environment and provides detailed detox plans and over 100 raw-food recipes to help you stay clean and healthy. If yo
Your marriage is fine, right? Sure, there are showdowns over who unloads more dishes, and some simmering discontent over who drives more car pools, cleans more dust bunnies, and keeps the social wheel
A powerful and original argument that traces the roots of our present crisis of authority to an unlikely source: the meritocracy. Over the past decade, Americans watched in bafflement and rage as o
"Beneath Lausanne Cathedral, in Switzerland, there is a secret buried before time began, something unknown to angels and men, until now...Marc Rochat watches over the city at night from the belfry of
It is April 1997, and all of Hong Kong is counting down to July 1, when Britain will hand over rule of the country to China. Public anxiety about the transfer of power is running high, but “Charlie” C
Chogyam Trungpa is virtually synonymous with the transmission of Tibetan Buddhism to the West. Over the course of his seventeen-year teaching career in North America, Trungpa ushered in a radically ne
