In the rare moments when Leigh Adelman has time to consider her chaotic life, it takes her breath away: it's filled with three wonderful children and Simon, a devoted husband and father. Leigh's subur
In this New York Times bestseller, Pulitzer Prize-winning author George F. Will returns to baseball with more than seventy finely honed pieces about the sometimes recondite, sometimes frustrating, yet
"She was my best friend when sober and I was her worst enemy when she was drunk." With stunning honesty, My Mama's Waltz brings to light the painful legacy of daughters of alcoholic mothers -- in the
Collected here are interviews with the great Beat and Black Mountain writers from the pages of "The Paris Review". In this new compendium, the writers describe their art and lives, creating a unique a
In 1995, Jim Bedard, a martial artist and Zen student, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and given ten days to live. This is the story of how he used his spiritual strength to bring himself in
Updated with the latest informationA completely revised edition of the classic guide to PMS-the first book on this pressing health issue ever published in the United StatesSoon after Self-Help for Pre
Written with the high energy and taut focus of an episode of ER and the humor and grace of a master storyteller, this is the riveting true story of a young mother transformed by faith.Heather Davis an
"[Thorne Smith] created the modern American ghost.?? A ghost with style and wit. A ghost that haunts us still." --The New York TimesThorne Smith is a master of urbane wit and sophisticated repartee. T
News correspondent Leslie Cockburn has dined with the Cali Cartel, marched with the Khmer Rouge, hunted down the Black Turban in Afghanistan, pursued the Russian mafia to the Arctic Circle, shared pom
Discover a Love as Sweet as Chocolate! The power of love -- it can move mountains, make our dreams come true, and comfort us on the darkest of days. Whether we're in a relationship with a special par
All great athletes have an almost superhuman ability to excel under incredible pressure--the 98-yard touchdown drive with no time-outs remaining; the 40-foot eagle putt at the 18th hole. How do they d
Focuses on the Indochina War in 1970, most specifically the springtime campaigns of the US Army in South Vietnam along the border with Cambodia, and the dramatic summertime offensive into Cambodia aut
Edited and with a Preface by Toni Morrison, this posthumous collection of short stories, essays, and interviews offers lasting evidence of Bambara's passion, lyricism, and tough critical intelligence.
Learn how to crack the love code and enjoy an honest, open, and fulfilling relationship with the right partner.Following outdated "rules" or listening to relationship gurus who encourage flirting, tan
At the intersection of environmental science and human biology, this book deals with dry ecosystems, the societies so affected, and the inventiveness of those living under such conditions. It also tri
Midlife is a time of transitions, some welcome and others not so welcome. Thankfully, the Bible provides principles and guidance for dealing with difficult times--midlife included. In these studies, y
She is having three affairs at once: with an S&M pornographer, a beautiful woman found through a personal ad, and a randy heterosexual bartender. Two of her lovers don't know her real name...and t
At last -- a book, written by a black man, for black men and women who want less conflict in their relationships and better ways to deal with anger. Although the unique problems of black men are not
With the same grace and lyrical precision that distinguish his vibrant short stories, James McPherson surveys the emotional upheaval of his last twenty-one years. From Baltimore, Maryland, to Cambridg
In this mind-wrenching classic of science fiction, the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning writer Theodore Sturgeon places an unwitting humanity on a collision course with an organism of unimaginable power
From glorious tresses to embarrassing messes, bouffants to comb-overs, and rugs to plugs, here's a hilarious look at hair that will leave yours standing on end! With her razor-sharp wit, Mimi Pond of
From Christoph Ransmayr, whose brilliant rise to preeminence among the younger generation of writers in the German language was recently crowned when he shared with Salman Rushdie Europe's most presti
Laura and Dan Courser are a less than perfect, but deeply passionate couple with two young children and lots of plans. Until Dan, displaying the boyish bravado that made Laura fall in love with him, t
In these three stories, a brilliant dog changes places with his basketball playing master, a young man falls in love with a dog trainer, and a newspaper delivery boy tries desperately to find an appro
Phillip Lopate has been obsessed with movies from the start. As an undergraduate at Columbia, he organized the school's first film society. Later, he even tried his own hand at filmmaking. But it was
Pour Out God's Love-Without Feeling Drained Like countless people, you may be thinking, I would love to be able to reach out to others, but... I can hardly keep up with my life. I already feel overwhe
Mary Higgins Clark, the Queen of Suspense, celebrates the season with this Christmas classic featuring two of her most beloved characters. ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT All of Alvirah's deductive powers a
Strong writing skills are essential for success in school, college, and on the job. In 99 Ways to Get Kids to Love Writing, educator Mary Leonhardt provides parents with practical, easy-to-follow tips
Mick 'Brew' Axbrewder is an ex-alcoholic private investigator who lost his licence after he accidentally shot his brother, and now works in partnership with Ginny Fistoulari. His on-off relationship w
Analyzes interviews with teenagers to determine the causes of addiction, crime, and suicide, and explains what communities must do to help them successfully become adults
Fought on almost every continent, the Second World War confronted American GIs with unprecedented threats to life and health posed by combat on Arctic ice floes and African deserts, steamy island jung
End the Food Wars! Do you feel as if you're running a restaurant instead of cooking dinner for a family? Are you tired of dumping plates of uneaten food in the garbage? Then you must read Coping with
"I completely and totally remember what it's like graduating from college and having absolutely no clue what to do with my life."--Charlie DrozdykSound familiar? Then turn off the tube, get off the co
"Engagingly curious open-mindedness . . . an amiable deadpan worthy of Richard Ford."??--Pico Iyer, Timein this offbeat and original road book, cultural observer Mike Bryan takes issue with the tradit
"A very fine writer, funny, intelligent, versatile and, on occasion, unexpectedly profound."--The Washington Post Book World"MUKHERJEE IS FEARLESS . . . DARING AND WITTY . . . Take the wild ride with
Todd Mills is getting ready for the coup of his career: an exclusive interview with right-wing congressman Johnny Clariton, whose positions against gay rights and AIDS research promise to make his app
Alan Johnson is a man ill-at-ease among people and only slightly more comfortable with animals. His story begins in upstate New York with his rescue of an injured Dalmatian who "came down out of the s
A wonderfully written memoir, overflowing with miraculous stories, of a Buddhist private eye who vows to heal her community's suffering from violence and racism.Altars in the Street is for people who
You're young and ambitious, with a great idea for a new software program, downtown music 'zine, or a better-than-Snapple beverage--but how do you turn your dream concept into a thriving business?Forge
Captain's log, Stardate Eleventy-leven eighty six point negative nine. Charted a blah blah blah with my blah blah crew today, collecting samples of blah blah blah... Aren't you tired of surveying all
