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A founding member of the hard-core metal band Korn describes how the group was nearly destroyed by drugs and alcohol, his own struggles through addiction and recovery, and his spiritual transformation after the death of his born-again Christian father.

Identifies the ways that American corporations earn billions from the public’s financial ignorance and demonstrates how to fight back by paying less for cell phone and cable service, credit cards, insurance, and other goods and services.

Traces the pivotal ways in which the careers of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird positively influenced the NCAA and the NBA, chronicling the dramatic 1979 NCAA finals and the rivalry that rendered college basketball a multi-billion-dollar event.

You’ve seen her as Detective Stabler’s wife on Law and Order. Now read her account of what happened when her real-life husband walked out on her and their two young sons. Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.

In her hardcover debut, bestselling author Susan Jane Gilman describes a very different kind of back-packing trip to China in which she and her college friend set out to conquer the world only to be conquered by it.

A nationally syndicated talk radio host presents a volume of essays for conservative leaders that recommends specific approaches to such issues as immigration, health care, and foreign policy.

The actress describes her forty-year battle with Type-1 diabetes, an effort that was influenced by alcoholism, her career, and her personal and professional relationships.

Examines how celebrity popularity is adversely shaping American culture, arguing that many of today’s famous people have narcissistic personalities and inclinations toward attention-seeking behaviors.

Martha Stewart and the editors of Martha Stewart Living have compiled this collection of basic instructions for over two dozen currently popular crafts. Similar to The Michaels Book of Arts & Crafts, this book was designed to take advantage of materials available in large craft stores. Each entry includes a list of supplies, a paragraph of instructions, and photos of the finished project.

Demonstrates how disorganization in any area of a life can compromise the functionality of all other areas, and outlines a step-by-step plan for addressing a wide range of topics, from the home and workplace to family life and personal spirituality.