In 1774, an unusual bird was spotted on Captain Cook’s second expedition to the South Seas. This single specimen was captured, preserved, and brought back to England—and no other bird of its kind was
At last, a historian tells the truth about America’s role in the world—refuting the lies of anti-American propagandists.Left-wing critics—both at home and abroad—relish blasting our country for being
These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers.Secrets of Mental Math will have you thinking like a math genius in no time. Get ready to amaze your frien
The story that jolted the conscience of the nation when it first appeared in The New YorkerJonathan Kozol is one of America’s most forceful and eloquent observers of the intersection of race, poverty,
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Now in paperback, the New York Times bestselling expose of the real John Lennon The time has come when I feel ready to tell the truth about John and me, our years together and the years since his deat
Two Englishmen on a crime spree break American laws!Stupid, unreasonable, and long-forgotten laws—but laws just the same.In 1787 the wise framers of the U.S. Constitution laid out the laws of the land
Liquor has become one of the hottest restaurants in town, thanks in part to chefs Rickey and G-man's wildly creative, booze-laced food. At the tail end of a busy Mardi Gras, Milford Goodman walks int
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Amid the disapproving gossip of the Court, a royal romance defies all obstacles.The Court of Francois I is full of lust, intrigue, and bawdy bon temps—a different world from the quiet country life Dia
Gary and Susan Hazen—high school sweethearts married for many years, born and bred in the Adirondack community of Lost Lake—live a simple and honest life and have instilled values in their two grown s
Lady Sings the Blues is the fiercely honest, no-holds-barred autobiography of Billie Holiday, the legendary jazz, swing, and standards singing sensation. Taking the reader on a fast-moving journey fro
The fully revised and updated must-have resource to help you become a supportive and assertive advocate for your childIn print for more than twenty years, The Misunderstood Child has become the go-to
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An intimate and honest chronicle of the everyday life of Iranian women over the past century“A lesson about the value of personal freedom and what happens to a nation when its people are denied the ri
An Incendiary Wake-Up Call to the WorldWhat if the Old Testament is a work of fiction, Jesus never existed, and Muhammad was a mobster?What if the Bible and the Qur'an are works of political propagand
For when you need the facts—not fear—about what food, drinks, activities, and procedures you should avoid during each month of your pregnancy. Over the years, Dr. Elisabeth Aron has soothed the worri
Chock-Full of Straight Talk About America. . . And Some Jokes, Too!Larry the Cable Guy on . . .NASCAR: It’s a lotta good old-fashioned fun started by a buncha moonshiners. Just seein’ all the ZZ Top–l
Two founding fathers of American industry.One desire to dominate business at any price.The author of Last Train to Paradise tells the riveting story of Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, and the blood
The bestselling novel that introduces Margaret of Ashbury and launches a trilogy featuring this irrepressible womanMargaret of Ashbury wants to write her life story. However, like most women in fourte
The most important Cancer Book You will Ever ReadWhat do you do when your world is turned upside-down by a diagnosis of cancer? How do you sort through the dizzying array of conventional and nonconven
The Ultimate Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the DormDorm life offers you a great chance to meet new people and try new things. But leaving the comforts of home for the first time to enter the room
In America’s battle against al-Qaeda and their allies, the goal of the Navy SEALs is to be the best guns in the fight—stealthy, effective, professional, and lethal. Here for the first time is a SEAL i
Learn to Speak French Quickly and Easily! An invaluable introduction to one of the most studied languages in America, French Made Simple is ideal for the student, business person, or tourist. Teachin
Latin Made Simple makes it easy to increase your understanding of the language and the many ways it has enriched our culture. The perfect primer for anyone who wants to be able to read classical Latin
In this breakthrough book, world-renowned hormone specialist Dr. Robert Greene explores the connection between two of the least understood—and yet most important—physiological factors: hormones and th
A pediatrician draws on her medical expertise and her personal experiences as a mother to tout the health benefits of early toilet training, explaining how to incorporate the potty into a child's rout
A companion book to The History ChannelR special series of ten one-hour documentaries10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America pinpoints pivotal days that transformed our nation. For the series and th
Bob Marley is one of our most important and influential artists. Recorded in London after an assassination attempt on his life sent Marley into exile from Jamaica, Exodus is the most lasting testamen
Who says you can’t sizzle in the second half of life?At last, a solution! In Slim and Sexy Forever, Suzanne Somers outlines a program speci?cally designed to address the needs of women and men who wan
From the bestselling author of Love Is the Killer AppYou can win life’s popularity contestsThe choices other people make about you determine your health, wealth, and happiness. And decades of research
Did you know that Abraham Lincoln and Muhammad Ali both consumed bee pollen to boost energy, or that beekeepers in nineteenth-century Europe viewed their bees as part of the family? Or that after man,
From America’s most authoritative source: the quintessential primer on understanding and managing your moneyMoney courses through just about every corner of our lives and has an impact on the way we l
A hands-on, interactive guide to managing your monday and building your financial futureMany of the worksheets in this book are available online and can be saved, printed, and recalculated at any time
Who is the devil you know? Is it your lying, cheating ex-husband?Your sadistic high school gym teacher?Your boss who loves to humiliate people in meetings?The colleague who stole your idea and passed
She Survived Her Own Innocence, and the Treachery of Europe’s Royal CourtsGreed, lust for power, sex, lies, secret marriages, religious posturing, adultery, beheadings, international intrigue, jealous
In Electric Universe, David Bodanis weaves tales of romance, divine inspiration, and fraud through a lucid account of the invisible force that permeates our universe. In these pages the virtuoso scien
In these fast-paced times, the exquisite risk facing each of us every day is to slow down and “still our own house” so that we may experience life rather than simply manage it. In The Exquisite Risk,
Know the Side Effects and Protect Your HealthIf you’re among the millions of people taking prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as well as vitamins and natural medicines, you need to know which co
On the night of March 2, 1962, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, right up the street from the chocolate factory, Wilt Chamberlain, a young and striking athlete celebrated as the Big Dipper, scored one hundred
