The page-turning, heart-wrenching true story of one young woman willing to risk her safety and even her life for a chance at freedom in the largest slave escape attempt in American history.In 1848, Em
Imagine biting into a fresh, juicy tomato straight from the vine in the middle of winter. Or growing a huge collection of succulents and cacti in even the coldest parts of the world. Or relaxing, mid-
A statuesque Siamese in profile. Two tiny kittens with piercing blue eyes. A stunning Persian with a luxurious tortoise- shell coat. And a pair of black cats plotting a bit of mischief in a tree. With
Every day, pit your wits against a master’s. Now in its tenth successful year,The Original Sudoku Calendar offers hundreds of full-color puzzles that are made by hand—not by a computer—and are unmatch
Welcome to your own little slice of paradise. Find it at the end of a meandering trail, or underneath a lush canopy of trees, or beyond a stone structure, weathered and overgrown. A trellised garden b
A brand-new title for students, Francophiles, and travelers who’d like to build up a basic vocabulary, 365 French Words-A-Year is a French lesson in a calendar backed by the authority of Merriam-Webst
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More college-bound seniors than ever are taking the SAT—in 2012, 1.66 million of them. Up Your Score: SAT is the only guide written for students, by students. Filled with expert advice and proven stra
Growing up in a Jewish home, Lisa Stander-Horel was accustomed to helping her mother make special dishes and baked goods for all the holidays. When Lisa made the decision to go gluten-free, she wanted
The Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola, shows you how to make perfect cold-process soap that is better than what you can buy at the store! Simple instructions and great photography walk you through every s
In a series of chapters that takes us through the gardening year, Scott Ogden profiles hundreds of choice bulbs that thrive in the hot, humid summers and mild winters of the South. This new edition ha
Henry Childs is just seventeen when he falls into a love affair so intense it nearly consumes him. But Mercy’s family disapproves, and the two young lovers flee to New Orleans to play out their passio
Are you ready to take your homebrewing to the next level? In Brew Like a Pro, the legendary Dave Miller reveals the secrets of truly great draft- and pub-style brewing. He includes complete plans for
Among endurance runners, there are those who have run very long distances, and then there are those who have run very long distances for a very long time. Ed Ayres exemplifies the latter; having run i
In his prime, Edward Bloom was an extraordinary man. He could outrun anybody. He never missed a day of school. He saved lives and tamed giants. Animals loved him, people loved him, women loved him. He
Henry Childs is just seventeen when he falls into a love affair so intense it nearly consumes him. But Mercy’s family disapproves, and the two young lovers flee to New Orleans to play out their passio
Created by Natan Last, a senior at Brown University, three-time intern with Will Shortz, and in 2008 the youngest person to have a puzzle published in the Sunday New York Times, Word kicks the crosswo
You don’t need to be a genius, you just need to be yourself. That’s the message from Austin Kleon, a young writer and artist who knows that creativity is everywhere, creativity is for everyone. A mani
The gift to give others. The gift to give yourself. The gift that combines a bestselling program for becoming younger and healthier with a full-fledged 52-week journal that makes it easier to change y
The gift to give others. The gift to give yourself. The gift that combines a bestselling program for becoming younger and healthier with a full-fledged 52-week journal that makes it easier to change y
Behold the power of a puppy! Those soft, floppy ears. That little wet nose. The big eyes filled with wonder and curiosity, the boundless energy, the way the head tilts just so. Starring the hundreds o
When cats go bad, they really go bad. Adapted from the off-kilter and outrageously hilarious #1 New York Times bestseller Bad Cat, this calendar is a daily reminder of the dark side of feline behavior
Packed with the rivalries, the upsets, the history-making bouts, the sheer joy of sitting in the stands and cheering on your team, 365 Sports Facts-A-Year feeds the obsession of sports fans, all year
A calendar you can draw on, then erase and draw on again. For every month, the Doodle Calendar features a paper "chalkboard" surface with a white-on-black drawing in need of a few finishing flourishes
The obsession of the shoe lover, in a stylish datebook format. As elegant and essential as a classic pump, Shoes is a tres chic gift for footwear fanatics. A tasteful, full-color photograph of a sanda
Grrrrr. You can forget about finding any good dogs here. Adapted from Bad Dog, the nutty and hilarious New York Times bestselling book, this calendar is an in-your-face, full-color parade of sheer nau
Say "thanks, Mom!" all year long. Diecut in the shape of a cheerful Gerbera daisy, Love You Mom Calendar showers Mom with the kudos and praise she deserves. On each page is something guaranteed to bri
The G.I. Diet, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller is now in paperback. Dubbed “The Canadian Miracle Diet” by Woman’s World magazine, Rick Gallop’s G.I. Diet w
Expert Sudoku is an all-new collection of handcrafted puzzles for the expert puzzle-solver. This is the book that challenges skilled solvers and Sudoku-lovers at the top level—every one of the 320 puz
Step into your own little paradise. Far off the well-worn path, concealed by a high hedge or overgrown fence, the secret garden is a sanctuary for the mind, body, and spirit. The Secret Garden Calenda
The perfect golfing gift: A book that is a complete, working 9-hole miniature golf course, with miniature golf balls and putter included. The first book you can play through. The book that's a true or
Are you young, eager, smart, and heading off to LA to make it big in the entertainment business? Time for a reality check: Leave your diploma at home, put your grandiose dreams on hold (where hopeful
The Alhambra. Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock. The Taj Mahal, which bankrupted an empire in the name of love, and the Eiffel Tower, the first structure to surpass the height of the Great Pyramid of Cheo
The thrill of double war. The excitement of shouting "Gin!" Every kid knows at least a handful of card classics, and every grown up kid remembers the fun of playing them. Now promising an abundance o
Creating a garden in a coastal area can be daunting, even for those who have mastered the techniques of inland gardening. Wind, sand, salt, and scorching sun all combine to create a unique set of chal
Now more than ever, parents are told how important it is to talk meaningfully to their kids. This is the book that makes it happen. A revised and expanded second edition, The Kids' Book of Questions,
Check it out--the Chicks are back. Authors of It's a Chick Thing, with 110,000 copies in print--"A must book for the reader who knows that chicks rule" (Publishers Weekly), "a smart and sassy compila
Like most of us, Lauren Winner wants something to believe in. The child of a reform Jewish father and a lapsed Southern Baptist mother, she chose to become an Orthodox Jew. But as she faithfully obser
After her husband dies in a car accident, along with his mistress, Bena Kincaid tries to put her life back together as she struggles to raise five teenagers, and finds herself falling in love with Luc
At least one out of four people prefers to avoid the limelight, tends to listen more than they speak, feels alone in large groups, and requires lots of private time to restore their energy. They're i
