Time to Stand Up retells the story of the historical Buddha, one of the greatest sacred activists of all time, as a practical human being whose teachings of freedom from suffering are more relevant th
This humorous take on marriage shows you how the true keys to marital bliss and success are--surprisingly--the same as the cardinal rules of comedy. Rule #5: Timing is everything. Rule #8: One bad se
Transforming Retirement One Building Block at a TimeRetirement is more than the absence of work—it’s a different way of life requiring new vision, new purpose, and new life perspectives. You see, reti
Jon Ronson meets David Grann in this fascinating, wildly entertaining adventure and travel story about how culture can make us go totally insaneThe Geography of Madness is an investigation of &quo
An investigative report on the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" approach to extremism within its ranks reveals how the considerable length and requirements of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars have
"Garlic weaves a colorful, engaging story about one of the world's timeless ingredients--perfect for food lovers, devoted eaters, and readers of culinary narrative. Garlic is the Lord Byron of
What do Buffalo Bill, John F. Kennedy, Jim Thorpe, Fulton Sheen, and Andy Warhol, and have in common? They're all Catholics who have shaped America. From the Revolutionary War to Notre Dame Football,
The ultimate guide to the finest foods of Italy from the oldest, most celebrated Italian market in New York City In the heart of New York City’s Little Italy sits Di Palo’s, a family-owned food shop
Following up on his bestselling diet plan, VB6, the incomparable Mark Bittman delivers a full cookbook of recipes designed to help you eat vegan every day before 6:00 p.m.--and deliciously all of the
Documents the lesser-known story of a small group of British and American scientists who applied intellectual strategies to battle techniques and revolutionized the process of how wars are waged and w
"An extraordinary story of an honest, meaningful conversation across the racial divide. At times it hurts to read. And well it should. Centuries of injustice and trauma that face us every day in this
With zombies, vampires, and the occult running rampant in today's television, movies, and other media, it's no wonder that the scary, monstrous, and dark characters of manga have become so popular. Ma
Get inspired to take family portraits your clients will love Whether you’re facing your first family portrait shoot or are a seasoned professional looking for fresh inspiration, Design Aglow’s 100 i
Meditation has developed from a New Age novelty into a powerful tool for alleviating suffering in the modern world. The book shares profound insights on meditation and the mind from the heart of the T
Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of Tai Chi now shows what Tai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, a
Who says you can’t train a cat? Just when you thought you had reached the end of your ball of twine, one of America’s most popular cat behaviorists comes to the rescue of perplexed cat owners everywhe
The charming real-life fairy tale of an American secretary who discovers she has been chosen king of an impoverished fishing village on the west coast of Africa.?King Peggy chronicles the astonishing
Draw 50 Creepy Crawlies teaches aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following simple, step-by-step instructions. Celebrated author Lee J. Ames shows you how to draw a swarm of flying and crawlin
Finally, for alternaparents everywhere, the baby-naming book that will ensure that your baby has the coolest, most unique name on the playground. Ashley and Jaden? Over. Atari, Bedford, Sailor, Puma?
Country Comfort’s Complete Book of Home Baking is a keepsake recipe collection featuring a diverse selection of traditional and international baked favorites. Whether you’re baking for a holiday or ar
“Altared is a must-read for young Christians hungering for a realistic, biblically rich take on love and marriage in the twenty-first century.” —Katelyn Beaty, editor, Christianity Today magazine, Her
Draw 50 Animal ‘Toons shows aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following simple, step-by-step instructions. Acclaimed author Lee J. Ames helps you bring to life a skateboarding crocodile, a fun
Draw 50 People teaches aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following simple, step-by-step instructions. Acclaimed author Lee J. Ames shows you how to draw a wondrous diversity of people from aro
In The $100 Startup, Chris Guillebeau shows you how to lead of life of adventure, meaning and purpose – and earn a good living.Still in his early thirties, Chris is on the verge of completing a tour o
Revisiting the animal theme that kicked off the series more than twenty-five years ago, Draw 50 Baby Animals brings you an amazing array of the most adorable critters on earth. This latest installment
Plan your family camping adventure! Whether you’re a first-time camper or a veteran backpacker befuddled by the challenges of carting a brood—and all the requisite gear—into the great outdoors, here
After his acclaimed and best-selling Finishing the Hat (named one of the New York Times 10 Best Books of 2010), Stephen Sondheim returns with the second volume of his collected lyrics, Look, I Made a
As uplifting as the tale of Scrooge itself, this is the story of how one writer and one book revived the signal holiday of the Western world.Just before Christmas in 1843, a debt-ridden and dispirited
Are we driving off a digital cliff and heading for disaster, unable to focus, maintain concentration, or form the human bonds that make life worth living? Are media and business doomed and about to be
The intimate, fly-on-the wall tale of the decline and fall of an America icon?With one notable exception, the firms that make up what we know as Wall Street have always been part of an inbred, insular
“Dave allowed God to navigate him through the pain of religious moralism to arrive at insightful, compelling, and gracious wisdom. He remains a sincere lover of God’s church and people as he directs w
When did "chemical" become a dirty word?Forty or so years ago, chemistry -- which had been recognized as a miracle-making boon to humanity - somehow became associated with warfare, sinister food addit
The remarkable story of a teacher who ran a grassroots campaign for Congress . . . from her sixth-grade classroom“You can’t run for office in this country unless you’re a millionaire or you know a lot
In this fascinating volume, today’s foremost scientists discuss their own versions and visions of Einstein: how he has influenced their worldviews, their ideas, their science, and their professional a
The former reporter and best-selling author of Unto the Sons journeys behind the scenes of the world's most powerful newspaper to examine the public and private lives of the paper's founders, the powe
In this gripping, page-turning account, Sam Moses has told a story in the tradition of Sebastian Junger’s A Perfect Storm, Robert Kurson’s Shadow Divers, and Hampton Sides’s Ghost Soldiers. It’s a sto
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In 1994, Rwanda was the scene of the first acts since World War II to be legally defined as genocide. Two years later, Clea Koff, a twenty-three-year-old forensic anthropologist, left the safe confine
At loose ends with your locks? Let the “Queen of Curl” show you how to bring out the best in your hair.The lengths that women go to in order to tame their curls! If you’ve been blessed with curly hair
