History remembers Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis as the consummate first lady, the nation's tragic widow, the millionaire's wife, and, of course, the quintessential embodiment of elegance. Her biographer
Through the eyes of a young, vulnerable, tough female guard, Hollihan presents prison life in all its daily bleakness and occasional violence and reveals the intricate social strata, black-mark
An, expansive, intriguing and meticulous account of the Sicilian Mafia.The pre-dawn arrests of the last remaining mafiosi in December 2008 signaled the end of the Sicilian Mafia as we know it. In Mafi
The Battle of Atlanta, fought on July 22, 1864, pointed the Union to victory in the Atlanta Campaign, changed the course of the Civil War, and was the most important factor in President Lincoln’
When he's not writing bestsellers such as Rocket Boys/October Sky, Back to the Moon, The Coalwood Way, and The Keeper's Son, HOMER HICKAM goes dinosaur hunting in the ranchlands and badland
In To Try Men's Souls, New York Times bestselling authors Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen cast a new light on the year 1776 and the man who would become the father of our nation, George Washin
A raw, gritty memoirpart true-life cop thriller, part unputdownable history of a storied time and placethat will grip you by the throat until the explosive endAlphabet City in 1988 burned
In the second installment of the critically regarded Jake and Jouma series, all hell has broken loose in Mombasa. Inspector Daniel Jouma is faced with a sudden rash of murders, while fishing boat ski
An extraordinary biography of Isabella Blow, whose pedigree, wild style, and outrageous antics catapulted her onto the London social scene and made her a fashion icon.In 2007, the news of I
The cultural and political history of the Pledge of Allegiance, how it came to be, what it means to Americans, and why we have battled over it for generations On a summer evening in Boston in the yea
Senator Daschle’s insider account of the health care legislation: a dramatic personal story and a powerful lesson in the workings of American politics One of our biggest political issues for ou
Imagine a world where every town has its own local food source, grown in the safest way possible, where no drop of water or particle of light is wasted, and where a simple elevator ride can transport
An in-depth and surprising biography of the most beautiful girl in the world” who became responsible for one of the 20th century’s most important inventions Hedy Lamarr’s exot
From the much lauded author of Breaking News comes a version of Walking the Bible just for Israel. With its dense history of endless conflict and biblical events, Israel's coastline is by far the mos
A Silent Spring for our mental health: exposing how mankind has unwittingly poisoned itself for half a millennium, and how autism is just the latest case in which mercury had instigated a disease of
With her customary wit and dead-on satire, Barbeau skewers Hollywood and vamp lit alike, casting the paparazzi as werewolves and certain Hollywood monsters” as the genuine article Ovsanna
A former roadie tells behind-the-scenes stories from the wild world of 60s and 70s rock music in the colorful tradition of I’m With the Band and Wonderful Tonight As a roadie for so
An authentic culinary journeypart memoir, part cookbookintroducing readers to the people, places, and food of Umbria Veteran food critic Suzanne Carriero spent a year and a half in Umbria
Dark Echo is an unlucky boat. Despite this knowledge, Martin Stannard falls under her spell and prepares to sail her across the Atlantic with his wealthy father. But his lover Suzanne begin
From the acclaimed writer: a portrait of women in their element; funny, biting and poignant women’s lit Eager to finally stand on her own two feet, New York photographer Rachel Solomon finally
The remarkable true story of one man’s fight to save the stray dogs of Afghanistan in the spirit of From Baghdad, With Love In the remote outpost of Now Zad, Afghanistan, Pen Farthing and his t
Smart, scathing, and verbally inventive to an astonishing degree, David J. Schow is one of the most interesting writers of his generation.”Peter Straub Inter-what?” When
A new, lavishly illustrated book on the weapons, uniforms, and other key details that defined the world’s most legendary warriors This illustrated book examines the various tribes that fought b
This is a remarkable coming-of-age story and spiritual journey with as much between the lines as in them. Sometimes wry, always thoughtful, the characters seem to live and breathe, and you won&
The New York Times bestselling author of Ancients and Leviathan returns with another adrenaline rushthe latest thriller in the Event Group Series Twenty thousand years ago, when man crossed the
From the author of the sensational bestselling Sophie Kinsella novels and the New York Times bestsellers The Wedding Girl and Sleeping Arrangements, comes a wicked comedy of adultery, angst, and mode
A team of Intelligence agents try to prevent an impending terrorist attack, but are thwarted by bureaucratic hurdles in this darkly humorous debut written by a former CIA agent Maddie James and her c
On the heels of Patient Zero and Pride and Prejudice with Zombies the electrifying sequel to Hater where humanity fights itself to the death against a backdrop of ultimate apocalyptic destructi
In this investigation into the criminal underworld of the cities and villages of the Italian South, David Lane provides an unrivaled exposé of the operations of the Mafia today From Naples, home
A timely cannon blast at the right-wing media machine and how it subverts the principles of democratic representation Talk radio has done an end run around the voting populace. With Rush Limbaugh now
An aspiring young soap actress moves to L.A. to pursue the job—and man—of her dreams Sarah Cho always knew that she’d have to rough it as an aspiring soap actress in order to fulfil
Timed perfectly for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the true story of how political prisoners under apartheid found hope and dignity through soccer In the hell that was Robben Island, inmates uni
“A smart and original novel that flies from beginning to end...part noir, part anti-capitalist creed—its voice is both seductive and addictive.” —Richard Price, author of Lush Life An unholy marriage
In the tradition of The Feminine Mystique and Backlash, a groundbreaking look at a social cyclone heading straight for Boomer women Twenty-five percent of Baby Boomers now have a senior parent living
Megan Montoya has come to New Mexico with her daughter, Lizzie, to begin acareer in photography. One morning she opens her newspaper and five jagged stones clatter to the floor. A jeweler ident
A Ludlum-esque debut thriller involving a classic cat and mouse game between governments and assassins and filled with adrenaline-charged action The hunter has become the hunted. Victor is a freelanc
“Rod Englert is the ideal forensics professional. The reader will appreciate his honesty and conviction as he weaves his way through the world of forensics and criminal investigation.”
A stirring glimpse into the culture of Tibet... A moving account of religion and love... A powerful debut by a talented new writer In 1954 Emma and Gerald Kittredge leave their secure Quaker communit
In the tradition of Sebastian Junger and Linda Greenlaw comes Captain Sig Hansen’s rags-to-riches epic of his immigrant family’s struggle against deadly Alaskan seas, freezing shipwrecks,
