An uproariously funny examination of what one generation can teach to another?or not?from the Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times?bestselling author of You Can Date Boys When You’re Forty and Ins
Tim Russert is perhaps the most admired man in television news. As NBC's senior vice president and Washington bureau chief, he has helped shape the way today's news is reported and analyzed. As produ
The creator of the renowned Financial Times Slow Lane column draws on discredited Roman poet Horace's "carpe diem" approach to life to address a range of philosophical questions and explain how the po
The creator of the renowned Financial Times Slow Lane column draws on discredited Roman poet Horace's "carpe diem" approach to life to address a range of philosophical questions and explain how the po
We long for heroes and have too few. Nelson Mandela, who recently celebrated his ninety-first birthday, is the closest thing the world has to a secular saint. He liber-ated a country from a system of
“Eat, pray . . . kick ass. Delivered with self-deprecating candor, Schorn's life lessons learned at the dojo will resonate with anyone who's ever tried to remodel a house, raise kids, cope with a he
Early on in Farming 101, Lynda Browning admits that she’s not a farmer. She’s not even a farmer’s wife. She’s a farmer’s girlfriend. With that tentative start, she and h
In this definitive autobiography, Rich DeVos reflects on work, faith, family, and the core values he’s held onto from his humble, Christian upbringing through his enormous success as cofounder of one
Deborah Fallows has spent a lot of her life learning languages and traveling around the world. But nothing prepared her for the surprises of learning Mandarin, China's most common language, or the int
"Like tying a Windsor knot or brewing a perfect cup of coffee, knowing how to hang art on your wall is a hallmark of everyday style and nuts-and-bolts know-how. The where, what, and whys of hanging ar
Addresses all aspects of a young woman's beauty, from skin care and diet to exercise and hair care, providing coverage specifically for teens and twenty-somethings and for all races, skin types, and l
Is this really how I want to live my life? Each one of us at some point asks this question. The tragedy is not that life is short but that we often see only in hindsight what really matters. In this
A Message From Elisabeth We all have lessons to learn during this time called life; this is especially apparent when working with the dying. The dying learn a great deal at the end of life, usually
The first book to address public policy in the light of recent corporate debaclesCorporate Aftershock is a reasoned, informed response to the numerous proposals to restrict derivatives, structured fin
"To create a high-performing team, leaders must be prepared for a long and difficult journey. . . . At every step along the way there is the potential for the effort to become derailed and the team tr
Lessons on leadership and team-building from Ohio State's head football coach, drawing heavily on the 2014 season and his team's remarkable run to the championship in the face of adversitySince he too
Reg Lascaris, an iconic South African advertising veteran, tells his own story, from how he started in the business and how his career in advertising grew, through dramatic ups and downs, to where he
A country music superstar talks about Jesus and the simple, faith-based lessons that he learned from his father.Like the country boy next door, Jesus modeled a grassroots faith that can move mountains
?She was there, encouraging and helping us throughout our lives. To the world, she is Rosa Parks, but to us, she was simply and wonderfully ?Auntie Rosa.’” ?From Our Auntie Rosa A warrior in the figh
Where do you go when the water rises? For more than twenty years, John Kasich has sought the answer to this question and many of life’s most fundamental challenges in an unlikely place: h
This practical resource helps students build essential skills for managing the typical math scenarios they encounter every day. Through high-interest lessons, guided activities, and reproducible indep
The editor-in-chief of Guideposts magazine shares the heartwarming story of Millie, his beloved golden retriever, and how she taught him to be a more compassionate person, deepened his faith, and insp
As inspiring as The Last Lecture, an unforgettable memoir that reminds us all to live each day with adventure and joyFor Kate Greene, nothing was as important as her two little boys, Reef and Finn, an
If you don't have enough hands, enough time in the day, or enough energy to balance everything-much less fit in a bit of "you time," then Chicken Soup for the Soul: Life Lessons forBusy Moms has the r
Insects have inspired fear, fascination, and enlightenment for centuries. They are capable of incredibly complex behavior, even with brains often the size of a poppy seed. How do they accomplish feats
From best-selling author and famed makeup artist Bobbi Brown comes this definitive beauty book empowering teens and twenty-somethings with age-appropriate makeup tips, style secrets, and self-esteem
"In this follow-up to our bestselling Brooklyn Makers, photographer Jennifer Causey returns to her Southern roots to introduce us to a group of artisans with a long tradition of craftsmanship and a wo
In the spirit of Adam Braun’s The Promise of a Pencil and Blake Mycoskie’s Start Something That Matters, Fully Alive tells the story of an astoundingly successful young entrepreneur’s immersion in Ama
Is it possible to be happy all the time? For most of us, happiness comes and goes. Life may bring pleasure one day and pain the next. But what if you could love your life no matter what the circumstan
As Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) points out, ?These stories will make milk shoot from one of your nostrils and a martini from the other. Johanna Stein brings to mind the unflinching hon
The public spaces and buildings of the United States are home to many thousands of timepieces—bells, time balls, and clock faces—that tower over urban streets, peek out from lobbies, and gleam in st
In March 2011 the eyes of the world turned to the Pacific, where an earthquake and tsunami devastated cities along Japan's northern coasts only weeks after a major earthquake caused billions of dollar
Wacky Wisdom about the Weird and Wonderful Things of Life that bring Refreshment to Your Soul Martin Babb's slightly skewed view of the world makes for engaging, enlightening, and enlivening readin
From award-winning actress Illeana Douglas comes a memoir about learning to survive in Hollywood while staying true to her quirky vision of the world.In 1969 Illeana Douglas' parents saw the film Easy
Rapid advances in modern medicine have revolutionized the way we think about death and the processes of dying. Once death was defined as the absence of respiration or heartbeat; today patients hooked
747 is the thrilling story behind "the Queen of the Skies"—the Boeing 747—as told by Joe Sutter, one of the most celebrated engineers of the twentieth century, who spearheaded its design
747 is the thrilling story behind "the Queen of the Skies" -- the Boeing 747 -- as told by Joe Sutter, one of the most celebrated engineers of the twentieth century, who spearheaded its design and con
In this heartwarming and hilarious memoir, Claude Knobler describes how he learned the hard way that the apple actually can fall far from the tree?and that’s Okay. Already the biological parents
The star of TLC’s Long Island Medium shares her extraordinary gift and reveals how she helps people who have lost loved ones find peace, closure, and healing. In her highly anticipated new book, brass
