"I've always had difficulty imagining my father as a policeman. He seemed most himself in the informal setting of safari life, clothes disheveled, sometimes not shaving for days. So why did he join th
The Secret Life of Babies reveals how humans are sentient before conception and throughout gestation and birth, and presents scientific evidence and case studies that show the effects that these prebi
Henri Lefebvre’s magnum opus: a monumental exploration of contemporary society.Henri Lefebvre’s three-volume Critique of Everyday Life is perhaps the richest, most prescient work by one of the twentie
For fans of One Day, What Alice Forgot, and the hit film Sliding Doors, comes an absorbing and surprising debut novel about a young woman who, after an accident, gets a second chance at life . . . jus
Being caretakers of the Earth is more important today than ever before, and Farm Friends brings that message to life for children, with simple, concise language and enjoyable prose.Farm Friends immers
For many illusions it is easy to find owners—people who proudly declare their belief in things such as life after death, human reason, or the self-regulation of financial markets. Yet there are also d
For many illusions it is easy to find owners—people who proudly declare their belief in things such as life after death, human reason, or the self-regulation of financial markets. Yet there are also d
"In Dad is Fat, stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan, who's best known for his legendary riffs on Hot Pockets, bacon, manatees, and McDonald's, expresses all the joys and horrors of life with five young chi
Part memoir, part guide to life, and all incredibly funny, How to Succeed in Business without Really Crying is a book by a woman—and for women—who are driven, determined, and definitely not afraid to
The inspiring life and uncensored views of a veteran, patriot, former Congressman, conservative icon, and warrior for personal liberty… Over the course of the past few decades, Allen West has had many
From the best-selling series of how-to guides comes Stuff Every College Student Should Know, the ultimate reference for every part of campus life. Packed with tips, tricks, and handy lists, the book g
A profusely illustrated, fun way for anyone to understand the principles of Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT), the liberating life practice described in Russ Harris's best-selling The Happiness
A passionate student of Japanese poetry, theater, and art for much of her life, Gretel Ehrlich felt compelled to return to the earthquake-and-tsunami-devastated Tohoku coast to bear witness, listen to
The New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Italian Renaissance novels—The Birth of Venus, In the Company of the Courtesan, and Sacred Hearts—has an exceptional talent for breathing life in
"Revered biographer Ray Monk solves the enigma of Robert Oppenheimer's life and personality and brilliantly illuminates his contribution to the revolution in twentieth-century physics. In Robert Op
""I was on my way to look for a life of my own." A brilliant, brutally honest autobiographical novel, long out of print, from one of the great artistic polymaths of the 20th century. This is a Sebal
This official guide to the world's fair, which is set to take place in Milan, covers everything visitors will want to know about this 6-month long "Feeding the Planet - Energy for Life" event during w
Being caretakers of the Earth is more important today than ever before, and Ocean Friends brings that message to life for children, with simple, concise language and enjoyable prose.Ocean Friends enve
For readers of the historical works of Robert K. Massie, David McCulough, and Alison Weir comes the first biography on the life of Abigail Adams and her sisters. “Never sisters loved each other bett
A definitive and approachable guide to life during, and after, breast cancer The biggest risk factor for breast cancer is simply being a woman. Madhulika Sikka's A Breast Cancer Alphabet offers a new
“Important and exciting! I Like Giving could be the beginning of a movement of generosity.” –Mark Batterson When you choose to live a generous life, you start to change the world around you. Someth
The first complete English-language life story of Longchenpa (1308-1364), one of the greatest masters in the history of Tibetan Buddhism.Compiled from numerous Tibetan and Bhutanese sources, including
A superb love story from Anna Quindlen, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Rise and Shine, Blessings, and A Short Guide to a Happy Life Still Life with Bread Crumbs begins with an imagined
A superb love story from Anna Quindlen, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Rise and Shine, Blessings, and A Short Guide to a Happy Life Still Life with Bread Crumbs begins with an imagined
An internationally renowned intuitive counselor, life coach and author, drawing upon her 22 years of experience, presents an easy-to-follow weight loss program for sensitive people, showing them how t
The neuroscientist expert, public television speaker and author of the best-selling Change Your Brain, Change Your Life outlines a step-by-step program for women on how to improve health and well-bein
Using mindfulness to work with and resolve the inevitable interpersonal conflicts that arise in all areas of life. Everything Is Workable gives readers the tools they need for dynamic, vital, and
This collection of stories chronicling Sylvia Jorrin's life on the farm provides comfort and inspiration to all those searching for meaning in life's many blessings. The world of Sylvia's Farm is a ri
Award-winning journalist Brian McGrory goes head to beak in a battle royale with another male for a top-spot in his home, vying for dominance with the family’s pet rooster. Brian McGrory's life cha
Blending confessional criticism and cultural autobiography, David Shields explores the power of literature to make life survivable, maybe even endurable. Evoking his deeply divided personality, his ch
A whopping big celebration of the work of the late, great Nora Ephron, America's favorite funny--and perceptive--writer, famous for her brilliant takes on life as we've been living it these last forty
"Gideon O'Riley has been given another chance at a life with Lonnie. But will the fight for her heart risk it all over again? After finally finding love with his sweet bride Lonnie, Gideon's heart
A novel for fans of Philippa Gregory and Michelle Moran, Confessions of Marie Antoinette blends rich historical detail with searing drama, bringing to life the first years of the French Revolution and
A meditation on escaping the chaos of modern life and rediscovering the luxury of solitude. Winner of the Prix Medicis for nonfiction, The Consolations of the Forest is a Thoreau-esque quest to find
An innovative spiritual teacher shows how to use desire and passion as a gateway to realizing our full potential.What do desire and passion have to do with the spiritual life? They are an essential co
Profiles the life and career of Alan Moore, the author of such graphic works as "V for Vendetta," "Watchmen," and "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," from his early comic strips through his later
This epic piece of storytelling brings the world of fifteenth-century Italy to life as it traces Machiavelli’s rise from young boy to controversial political thinker. The often-vilified Renaissance
Richard Phillips’s new work hinges on the self-awareness of real-life subjects, using collaborative forms of image production to reorder the relationship of pop art to its subjects. For Richard Phill
Real Life Drama is the classic history of the remarkable group that revitalized American theater in the 1930s by engaging urgent social and moral issues that still resonate today. Born in the turbulen
Unlike other biographies of the peaceful Indian leader, this work explores the inconsistencies in his life and beliefs, wondering how much the esoteric ideas he encountered in the Western world truly
