A neuroscientist transforms the way we think about our brain, our health, and our personal happiness in this clear, informative, and inspiring guide—a blend of personal memoir, science narrative, and
The controversial New York City police commissioner and bestselling author of The Lost Son shares the story of his fall from grace and the effects of his incarceration on his views of the American jus
A majestic big-picture account of the Great Society and the forces that shaped it, from Lyndon Johnson and members of Congress to the civil rights movement and the media Between November 1963, when he
This inspirational book from ABC News correspondent Mara Schiavocampo takes you on her journey of weight loss—and helps you shed pounds and find peace, health, and happiness in the process.Like so man
The Zombie Combat Manual provided potential zombie fighters with comprehensive instructions on how to do battle in the inevitable outbreak of an undead plague. However, even the most comprehensive adv
"The key to losing weight is not about enjoying less," teaches Jena la Flamme, "it's about enjoying more." This revolutionary insight has allowed thousands of Jena's students to lose weight without bo
Although often overlooked, anti-Polish sentiment was central to Nazi ideology. At the outset of World War II, Hitler initiated a process of 'depolonization' (Entpolonisierung) that resulted in the dea
Psychology 101 as you wish it were taught: a collection of entertaining experiments, quizzes, jokes, and interactive exercises Psychology is the study of mind and behavior: how and why people do absol
An informal history of the movies told through some of cinema's best-loved scenes, from the early days of Hollywood to the present day Pithy put-downs, hard-boiled snarlings, words of love and regret—
A prize-winning historian describes how the collapses in power in the Philippines, the Congo and Iran, among other places, contributed to Cold War tensions and explains how this cemented the United St
"A century after the outbreak of the First World War, a powerful explanation of why the war's legacy continues to shape our world. The war would make a celebrity out of Woodrow Wilson and would ratify
This unpublished memoir from German-Catholic philosopher, Dietrich von Hildebrand, demonstrates his opposition to anti-Semitism, his precient understanding of just how deadly Nazism and Hitler would b
For Love of Country celebrates the extraordinary heroism on the battlefield and the equally valuable contributions on the home front of this generation's American veterans, in a collection of compelli
Why is it so difficult to change our beliefs and behaviors even when we know they no longer serve us? How can certain individuals reverse “incurable” disease while others suffer the effects of childho
A gorgeous, fully illustrated collection of recipes, cooking techniques, and pantry wisdom for delicious, healthy, and harmonious family meals from the incredible Pollan family—with a foreword from Mi
In the bestselling tradition of The Where, the Why, and the How, this offbeat illustrated history reveals 65 people you've probably never heard of, but who helped shape the word as we know it. Muses a
25 fantastic disguises to turn you into the zaniest characters - become an alien, paint on your sports kit and even become a birthday present! Over 260 step-by-step photographs show you what to do.
Salads aren't that interesting. But what about when you dress it up with some spicy sauce and throw in some French fries? The same goes for pizza—you've seen it done a million ways, but have you ever
Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, The Innovators is Walter Isaacson’s biographical story of the pioneers of the computer and the Internet. It is destined to be the standard history of
A simple, fun instruction manual for living a more joy-filled, authentic life! Readers will delight at Dr. Roger Teel’s accessible writing style and wit, while learning important lessons about themsel
South Africa came late to television; when it finally arrived in the late 1970s the rest of the world had already begun to shun the country because of apartheid. While the ruling National Party feared
Just in time for the holiday season, Christmas Cook It in a Cup! brings delicious holiday spirit—and 6 colorful silicone baking cups—to kids eager to cook up holiday cheer! This spirited, Christmas-th
"The "Fresh Air" book critic investigates the enduring power of The Great Gatsby -- "The Great American Novel we all think we've read, but really haven't." Conceived nearly a century ago by a man who
A provocative and persuasive argument about the transformative power of our face-to-face connections Concrete factors such as diet, earning power, exercise, and drugs have driven our recent understa
A wide-ranging collection of essays by one of America's most perceptive critics of popular and literary cultureFrom one of America’s most insightful critics comes a substantial collection of essays th
The fascinating subject of handweaving is fully explored in this reference, which covers basic subjects such as warping a loom and making bobbins of weft, as well as more elaborate, highly decorative
The world's most popular job-search book is updated for 2015 to tailor its long-trusted guidance with up-to-the-minute information and advice for today's job-hunters and career-changers. In today'
The world's most popular job-search book is updated for 2015 to tailor its long-trusted guidance with up-to-the-minute information and advice for today's job-hunters and career-changers. In today'
For parents (especially moms) with little to no photography experience who want to capture better portraits and photos of their families using any camera.In this follow-up to Your Baby in Pictures and
Express yourself with sugar skulls, flowers, henna designs, and more!Art isn't just for hanging on walls--you can be your own canvas! Express your artistic side on your hands, fingers, arms, and legs
New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides returns with a white-knuckle tale of polar exploration and survival in the Gilded AgeIn the late nineteenth century, people were obsessed by one of the
New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides returns with a white-knuckle tale of polar exploration and survival in the Gilded AgeIn the late nineteenth century, people were obsessed by one of the
"Traces the emergence of human rihgts as both an accepted international concern and as a controversial domestic issue for American policymakers during and after World War II. Brucken explains why the
You've seen them. Hanging on telephone poles and posted on supermarket bulletin boards.But have you ever wondered about the stories behind them?When her orange tabby, Zak, disappeared, Nancy Davidson
Get the first three purr-fect books in the Critter Club series, plus a link to download the fourth as a free ebook!Join best friends Amy, Ellie, Liz, and Marion as they share their serious love of ser
Discover the magic of animation with this complete guide to creating a device that offers the illusion of motion from a series of individual pictures. Includes well-illustrated instructions for assemb
"For the first time, a historian of science draws evidence from across the world to show how humans and other animals are astonishingly similar when it comes to their feelings and the ways in which th
A renowned cardiologist explains how eliminating wheat from our diets can prevent fat storage,shrink unsightly bulges, and reverse myriad health problems.Every day, over 200 million Americans consume
In October, 1958, Pan American World Airways began making regularly scheduled flights between New York and Paris, courtesy of its newly minted wonder jet, the Boeing 707. Almost overnight, the moneyed
Argues that the growing impact of the Muslim Brotherhood on Egyptian politics and society is part of the movement's struggle to gain official legitimacy since its ban in 1954.
