"Full of humor and insight about sport and culture.... The pomp, glory, and great entertainment all get their due inEight World Cups."-The Boston GlobeBlending witty travelogue with
On August 12, 1944, Lieutenant Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., heir to one of America's most glamorous fortunes, son of the disgraced former ambassador to Great Britain, and big brother to freshly minted PT-1
The never-before-told story of the momentous season torn in half by the bitter players strike.1981 was a watershed moment in American sports, when players turned an oligarchy of owners into a game whe
In The Spiritual Child, psychologist Lisa Miller presents the next big idea in psychology: the science and the power of spirituality. She explains the clear, scientific link between spirituality and h
The Grateful Dead are perhaps the most legendary American rock band of all time. For thirty years, beginning in the hippie scene of San Francisco in 1965, they were a musical institution, the original
"Investigative reporter for The Guardian and bestselling author Glenn Greenwald, provides an in-depth look into the NSA scandal that has triggered a national debate over national security and informat
As the much anticipated film adaptation of Vera Brittain’s First World War testimony Testament of Youth arrives in cinemas in 2014/15 this new book from Mark Bostridge (her biographer) tells the story
"Can working parents in America--or anywhere--ever find true leisure time? According to the Leisure Studies Department at the University of Iowa, true leisure is "that place in which we realize our hu
"January, 2015 will mark a century of the war on drugs in the United States: one hundred years since the first arrests under the Harrison Act. Facing down this anniversary, Johann Hari was witnessing
In this provocative book based on cutting-edge research, Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir show that scarcity creates a distinct psychology for everyone struggling to manage with less than they ne
Challenges popular taboos to raise awareness about the dangers, rising costs, and environmental concerns related to human waste, citing a high percentage of people in both developed and underprivilege
You haven’t become a true food-crafter until you’ve mastered the art of charcuterie. To be able to use all parts of an animal to prepare a mouthwatering dish with deliciously unique flavors is a desir
Documents the lesser-known story of a future Edward VIII's secret 1920s relationship with a Parisian courtesan and the murder of an Arabian playboy whose death was systematically covered up by the Roy
"#1 International Bestseller When Owen met Haatchi, the lives of one adorable little boy and one great, big dog were destined to change forever. Owen--known to his family as "little buddy" or "Little
"They were the Princess Dianas of their day--perhaps the most photographed and talked about young royals of the early twentieth century. The four captivating Russian Grand Duchesses--Olga, Tatiana, Ma
The founder of "Help a Reporter Out" profiles the strategies of kind and positive CEOs at the head of some of today's most successful companies, arguing that authoritarian tactics are no longer applic
A leading gender studies authority and the best-selling author of Men Are from Mars, Women are from Venus draw on extensive interviews to challenge popular conceptions and identify biological factors
Many solvers love crosswords not just for the intellectual challenge, the vocabulary building, or the sheer fun of solving, but because crosswords help them attain an almost Zen-like state of mental r
In 1976 the creators of National Lampoon, Americas most popular humor magazine, decided to make a movie. It would be set on a college campus in the 1960s, loosely based on the experiences of Lampoon w
Newly revised and updated, a cautionary guide predicting a worse crash if key economic changes cannot be made argues that American consumer habits are at the heart of today's financial problems and re
A first book by a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist traces the experiences of the coach and four top seniors from the once-prestigious Scott County High School basketball team in Central Kentucky, d
An in-depth portrait of statesman and aristocratic soldier Marcus Porcius Cato traces his life against a backdrop of period terrorism, a debt crisis and a fractious and drama-prone ruling class, descr
Here is a pretty collection of pincushions that all knitters and crocheters will love. Functional, yet decorative, pincushions not only keep pins and needles in one place, they also make charming acce
How far would you travel for love? In her sparkling memoir, journalist Alison Singh Gee learns that love, riches, and a place to call home can be found in the most unexpected places. Alison Singh Gee
Audiologists agree that we’re experiencing a national epidemic of hearing loss. At present, 48 million Americans—17 percent of the population—suffer some degree of loss. More than half are under the a
Rowan Yarn's master knitwear designer Martin Storey shares twenty-five beautiful patterns for babies and toddlersFeaturing soft colors, a mixture of traditional Aran patterns, touches of intarsia colo
"When Dr. Richard Horowitz moved to the Hudson Valley over a decade ago to start his own medical practice, he didn't know that he would be jumping into the center of one of the fiercest, most heated m
Demonstrates how to use the power of good public relations to get new customers and protect a reputation in today's media-saturated world, outlining case studies from such high-profile companies as Jo
A first entry in a new series by the spiritual teacher and author of The Journey of Being Human describes how the natural freedom and creativity of childhood is typically sacrificed in favor of produc
The best-selling author of Evidence of Harm explores the controversial ramifications of keeping killer whales in captivity through the story of marine biologist and animal advocate Naomi Rose, whose b
On January 14, 1930, Horst Wessel, a young and ambitious member of the SA, was shot at close range and killed outside his home in Berlin. Joseph Goebbels, whose attention had already been drawn to Wes
“A fascinating look into the West Coast recording studio scene of the ’60s and the inside story of the music you heard on the radio. If you always assumed the musicians you listened to were the same p
"Learn how to make over seventy macramae knots and small repeat patterns, then use them to create a wide range of projects. Each knot is shown in a close-up photograph with clear step-by-step diagrams
"Digital Vertigo provides an articulate, measured, contrarian voice against a sea of hype about social media. As an avowed technology optimist, I'm grateful for Keen who makes me stop and think before
Barack Obama has never been fully vetted—until now. In Leading from Behind, New York Times bestselling investigative journalist Richard Miniter presents the first book to explore President Obam
Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation is the most powerful media organization in the world. Murdoch's commercial success is obvious, but less well understood is his successful pursuit of political goals,
How far would you travel for love? In her sparkling memoir, journalist Alison Singh Gee learns that love, riches, and a place to call home can be found in the most unexpected places.? Alison Singh Gee
Feeling guilty about being unable to share your dinner with your canine companion? Worried about whether your leftovers are good for your pet? The Dog-Gone Good Cookbook is a fun, healthy cookbook wit
The Powerful True Story of a Small-Town Team, a Struggling American Community, and Their Fight for RedemptionThe Cardinals of Scott County High School were beloved once---and with good reason. For yea
