A comprehensive literary biography of the creators of the Superman character draws on a decade of research and new discoveries to provide coverage of such lesser-known topics as the real inspiration f
"What if what we consider to be reason-based, deliberative judgment is really the product of involuntary mental sensations? In A Skeptic's Guide to the Mind, Dr. Robert Burton takes a close look at th
Veteran barbecue champions Andy Husbands and Chris Hart break the mold by offering a wide range of incredible new dishes for the grill—both coal and gas—that promise to wow family and friends with new
The author of the best-selling Below Stairs offers an in-depth portrait of life inside the kitchens of England's great houses of the early 20th century, providing more than 500 recipes for fare rangin
In this follow-up to Paw Prints in the Moonlight, the author, along with his wife, decides to restore Owl Cottage to its former glory, and, haunted by the memories of his beloved cat, buys four Maine
The funniest, New York Times bestselling southern humorist delivers a book of etiquette for the modern age.Celia Rivenbark's seventh book, Rude Bitches Make Me Tired, is an always sensible and mildly
A Finalist for the Lionel Gelber PrizeShortlisted for the Orwell Prize A Financial Times and The Economist Best Book of the YearNew York Times Book Review Editors’ ChoiceAuthor of An End to Suffering
A groundbreaking assessment of the profound role of global warming on human health cites spiraling rates of disease and heatstroke-related deaths, blending narrative reports with cutting-edge science
In her new book, But Mama Always Put Vodka in Her Sangria!, Julia Reed, a master of the art of eating, drinking, and making merry, takes the reader on culinary adventures in places as far flung as Kab
What if our soundest, most reasonable judgments are beyond our control?Despite 2500 years of contemplation by the world’s greatest minds and the more recent phenomenal advances in basic neuroscience,
“Hilarious! Honest, intimate, this book tells it as it was.” -- Mary Wells Lawrence, author of A Big Life (In Advertising) and founding president of Wells Rich Greene “A real-life Peggy Olson, right o
The true story of how a small-town lawman in upstate New York busted a Cosa Nostra conference in 1957,?exposing the Mafia?to America?In a small village in upstate New York, mob bosses?from all over th
Every woman has a pair of trophy “skinny” jeans she has banished to the back of her closet: a reminder of days past, when she felt young, sexy, and fit. Well, with Amy Cotta’s help, readers will tone
"We are undergoing a historical transformation in the way we create and disseminate energy. Together, Internet technology and the reality of renewable energy are creating a new type of electrical grid
A snowy January night. A cat that beat the odds. A man whose life would be forever changed. This is the remarkable story of Toby Jug, the extraordinary cat who thought he was human.Paw Prints in the
In the national bestseller Below Stairs, Margaret Powell told readers what it was really like to work in the great houses of England. In Margaret Powell's Cookery Book, she gives readers a closer look
A long-overdue cookbook that takes whole grains from “good for you” side dish to sophisticated and satisfying main course. We all know that choosing whole grains over processed ingredients is better f
In the summer of 2009 the blog Gawker stated “Everybody in New Jersey Was Arrested Yesterday.” Now for the first time, The Jersey Sting is the real story behind the biggest corruption bust in New Jers
“Keahey’s exploration of this misunderstood island offers a much-needed look at a much-maligned land.”—Paul Paolicelli, author of Under the Southern SunSicily is the Mediterranean’s largest and most m
The ultimate myth-busting collection of quirky and curious facts about your body and health In 2009, Drs. Aaron E. Carroll and Rachel C. Vreeman explored a wide range of myths and misconceptions about
25 MEDICAL TESTS YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD TELL YOU ABOUT ...and 15 You Can Do YourselfAn easy-to-use, up-to-date, A-to-Z guide, including:• Simple screenings that could save your life• Speciali
No one denies that New York City is unique—but what makes it sui generis? Sam Roberts, longtime city reporter, has puzzled over this in print and in his popular New York Times podcasts for year
In today’s youth-obsessed culture, mixed messages about diet, exercise, and skin care are everywhere. But one thing is clear: fat is always the enemy. Right? Wrong, says James R. Lyons, M.D. In
An inside account of seven defining Special Operations missions includes Bat-21, the Vietnam War's longest search and rescue mission; Operation Eagle Claw, the costly operation to retrieve American ho
In 1922, Vladimir Lenin personally drew up a list of some 160 "undesirable" intellectuals--mostly philosophers, academics, scientists, and journalists--to be deported from the new Soviet State. "We're
While miracles in reproductive technology have brought joy to millions, those very advances have plunged many couples into an unrelenting cycle of hope and heartbreak. One failed attempt may lead to a
Analyzes the murder of Lebanon's former prime minister Rafik Hariri, killed in a 2005 explosion, tracing the final weeks of his life, his influence on Lebanese politics, the truth about the assassinat
When Jonathan West tells people he is in the oil businesshe likesto watch them silently count the dollars he's worth. But Jonathan isn't running ExxonMobil or Chevron--he's in the o
In the midst of the Blizzard of 1978, the tanker Global Hope floundered on the shoals in Salem Sound off the Massachusetts coast. The Coast Guard heard the Mayday calls and immediately dispatc
On January 27, 2003 in Riverside, California, 20 year old Jason Bautista and his 15-year old half-brother, Matthew Montejo, were arrested for killing their mother and then trying to cover their track
In the midst of the Blizzard of 1978, the tanker Global Hope floundered on the shoals in Salem Sound off the Massachusetts coast. The Coast Guard heard the Mayday calls and immediately dispatched a p
Make Your Mark Looking for a way to express yourself? Need some extra spending money? Do you want to beef up that college application package? Look no further than this book. With advice on how t
Expecting two or more?With humor, hope, and practical wisdom, Dr. Rachel Franklin helps you to better understand the unique circumstances of multiple pregnancy and birth. From the time you hear the ne
Jim Dent's Monster of the Midway is the story of football's fiercest competitor, the legendary Bronko Nagurski. From his discovery in the middle of a Minnesota field to his 1943 comeback season at Wr
Prominent health experts present what they believe is a medical miracle, tested over the course of four decades, that can help stop the pain and change the lives of the more than thirty-five million A
02 Giles Milton's first book, The Riddle and the Knight, is a fascinating account of the legend of Sir John Mandeville, a long-forgotten knight who was once the most famous writer in medieval Europe.
When Hillary Clinton spoke of "a vast right-wing conspiracy" determined to bring down the president, many people dismissed the idea. Yet if the first lady's accusation was exaggerated, the facts that
National Book Award winner and renowned psychiatrist Robert Jay Lifton reveals a world at risk from millennial cults intent on ending it all.Since the earliest moments of recorded history, prophets an
Litany of the Long Sun contains the full texts of Nightside the Long Sun and Lake of the Long Sun, that together make up the first half of The Book of the Long Sun. This great work is set on a huge g
A leading expert on interpersonal communication discusses skills and techniques for overcoming shyness and insecurity, eliminating depression, boredom, and loneliness, feeling more comfortable taking
