A fascinating tour through the evolution of the human diet, and how we can improve our health by understanding our complicated history with food.There are few areas of modern life that are burdened by
Make your holiday season merry and bright with an inspiring assortment of fun and easy yuletide illustrations fromKeep Merry and Color On. There's no better way to bring holiday cheer to your loved on
"Tell the doctor where it hurts." It sounds simple enough, unless the problem affects the very organ that produces awareness and generates speech. What is it like to try to heal the
Alan Trabue chose a bizarre, dangerous way to make a living. In A Life of Lies and Spies, Trabue exposes the often perilous world of polygraphing foreign spies in support of CIA espionage programs. He
Being inspired to act can take many forms. For some it's taking a weekend to volunteer, but for Shannon Galpin, it meant leaving her career, selling her house, launching a nonprofit and committing her
The president of Tulane University traces the story of New Orleans' inspiring rebuild after Hurricane Katrina, describing how civic, business and nonprofit leaders worked together to restore and impro
"One of the greatest unanswered questions after the massive and violent changes that hit the Middle East in 2011, known to some as the "Arab Spring" and to others as the "Islamist Winter," is how
"As any reader of Jo Walton's Among Others might guess, Walton is both an inveterate reader of SF and fantasy, and a chronic re-reader of books. In 2008, then-new science-fiction mega-site Tor.com ask
Taking Down the Lion is a compelling inside look at the controversial CEO best known for his $6,000 shower curtain—who when at the pinnacle of success was taken down in a very public legal drama that
"We've always been told "winners never quit," but TV personality and motivational speaker Josh Shipp knows it isn't true. Smart people quit the right things at the right time. But how do you know if
"An intimate look at the journeys of two men--a gentleman scientist and a visionary artist--as they struggled to capture the world around them, and in the process invented modern photography. During t
Draws on the philosophies of Hobbit lore to counsel readers on how to live rich and satisfying lives, exploring such ideas as the benefits of enjoying simple pleasures with friends, giving gifts to ot
"Critically acclaimed author Klara leads readers through an unmatched tale of political ambition and technical skill: the refurbishment of the White House during the Truman administration In 1948, Ha
A whimsical account of the author's cross-country move and role in establishing a dog rescue foundation describes how his family and he encountered unanticipated challenges while transporting more tha
An unofficial companion to Cassandra Clare's best-selling Mortal Instruments series profiles the Shadowhunters urban fantasy world, its major themes and its characters, in a fan's reference that also
A groundbreaking history of?the age?when?empires used religions to?become powerful?and religions?used empires to spread their message?At the end of the first century BC, the world was full of gods. Th
"Today, thanks to the ease of technology and travel, we enjoy unprecendented levels of interconnectedness. Societies are increasingly mobile, and immigrant populations maintain strong ties with their
"Nada Prouty served her country loyally, with distinction, and, as universally acknowledged by her colleagues, with great personal courage as a CIA covert officer. This tale of rampant trampling of c
Author Benjamin Lorr wandered into a yoga studio—and fell down a rabbit holeHell-Bent explores a fascinating, often surreal world at the extremes of American yoga. Benjamin Lorr walked into his first
By two leading financial experts: an essential guide for every woman who wants to build, preserve, and enjoy her wealth.Women control more than half of all wealth in the U .S., and in 2011 held the ma
Most readers know Salem only for the city’s notorious witch trials. But years later it became a very different city, one that produced America’s first millionaire (still one of history’s 75 wealthiest
At a time when we seek a closer connection with the natural world, this beautiful deck invites us to celebrate the earth and the rhythm of her seasons. Combining the two great streams of Western Pagan
How to Be a Redhead is a beauty book for women with red hair, both natural and by choice. More than a beauty and style guide,How to Be a Redhead is meant to inspire confidence for a group of women who
Revealing the workings and dangers of freight shipping, which is the key to our economy, environment and civilization, the author sails from Rotterdam to Suez to Singapore to present an eye-opening gl
A devoted wife and mother and a Harvard-educated scientist working as a biology professor at the University of Alabama–Huntsville, Amy Bishop seemed to have it all. But when she was denied tenure, her
This book is for people who experience heartbreak over love notes with subject-verb disagreements...for anyone who’s ever considered hanging up the phone on people who pepper their speech with
"Americans are turning in record numbers to gluten-free foods as a means to health, and an often-quoted University of Maryland study estimates that 1 out of 133 Americans (1% of the population) have c
Washington Township, Michigan: Valentine’s Day, 2007. Stephen Grant filed a missing person’s report on his beloved wife, Tara. The stay-at-home father of two was beside himself with despa
The agony and anguish of the War Between the States affected all aspects of American life. Many quarters suffered, but one in particular seemed to prosper in the postwar aftermath: the publishing indu
For the first time ever, Will Shortz personally selects 75 of his favorite puzzles from his tenure as editor of The New York Times crossword puzzles. Special commentary will appear along with each puz
On March 2, 1965, "The Sound of Music" was released in the United States and the love affair between moviegoers and the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical was on. Rarely has a film captured the l
“It’s hard to overstate how big a year it was for Mr. Mason. His company went public, he became a billionaire, and the daily-coupon-deals phenomenon he pioneered has seemingly swept the nation.”---And
An entertaining astrological guide for prospective brides planning their nuptials explains how to use the signs of the zodiac to assist in preparing for a wedding celebration, a honeymoon, and beyond,
Everyone knows the basic golden rule of investing: “Buy Low, Sell High,” but how many of us ever really understand the stock market, how to recognize the “next big thing,” and how to capitalize off of
A novel filled with warmth and humor: four women, a month at the beach, and the healing power of friendship and second chances.Ellis, Julia, and Dorie. Friends since Catholic grade school, they now fi
A therapist looks at life's ups and downs (with a bit of help from Charlie Brown and his friends).From the author of Waking Up Just In Time and Life's Too Short.A down-to-earth and inspirational guid
An insider's profile of Silicon Valley identifies the practices that render it a productive example of entrepreneurship and innovation, noting how the region has demonstrated continued growth and inve
"The Bone Orchard [is] both a rich exploration of character and a satisfying mystery." --Bruce DeSilva, Associated Press"Excellent . . . Thoughtful plotting and strong chara
