The author presents a personal journey of faith that records her New Orleans Catholic childhood; loss of faith and involvement with secular humanism; and her eventual return, after thirty-eight years as an atheist, to New Orleans and a belief in Christ.
An anthology of inspirational and motivational readings includes pieces that illustrate the author’s seven principles for leading an improved life.
Counsels busy women on how to live life joyfully and satisfactorily, in an inspirational guide that makes recommendations for balancing priorities and coping with matters of faith and health.
The bestselling author of The Purpose Driven Life expounds on the profound origins of Christmas, describing it as an opportune time to welcome peace into our lives.
Presents a guidebook to living with and caring for a healthy, happy dog, answering frequently asked questions about how to select the right dog, introduce a new pet to the family, set the rules of the house, communicate, and manage a dog with “issues.”
Follows a family’s long struggle with their son’s mysterious medical disorder that from the age of five induced violent physical tics and prompted traumatic treatments, a situation that also pitted the family against a disheartening medical establishment.
A medical examiner reveals facts about how people harm their bodies and what to do to live better and longer, from how being too fat or too thin can kill, to the consequences of smoking, to stupid car mistakes that can turn the highway into a death trap.
A master class in home cooking from one of the country’s best known cooks: Martha Stewart.
Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics is the essential Ina Garten cookbook, focusing on the techniques behind her elegant food and easy entertaining style, and offering nearly a hundred brand-new recipes that will become trusted favorites.
An award-winning chef and host of the new reality cooking show The Chef Jeff Project traces his rise from a prison inmate and dishwasher to the first African-American Chef de Cuisine at Caesar’s Palace and executive chef at Café Bellagio, in a volume that shares 150 recipes inspired by his cultural heritage.
Draws on a three-year brain-scan study of people from around the world to shed new light on what stimulates interest in a product and compels us to buy it, refuting common assumptions and myths about the marketing of a product.
The Ten Roads to Riches takes an engaging and informative look at some of America’s most famous (and infamous) modern day millionaires (and billionaires), and reveals how they found their fortunes.
The editors of “Domino” magazine present a guide to furnishing and decorating every room of a home, in a reference that demonstrates strategic layouts and includes insider shopping tips.
Brings together a collection of articles from “O, the Oprah magazine” that features advice, tools, and insights from Dr. Phil, Suze Orman, Martha Beck, Suzy Welch, and Oprah on promoting physical and emotional well-being.
The co-host of “What Not to Wear” shares his expertise on everything from the importance of tailoring and making the perfect omelet to party planning, table manners, and thank-you notes, with advice on how to become fabulous in every aspect of one’s life.
David Sedaris’s beloved holiday collection is new again with six more pieces, including a never before published story.
A cultural profile of Puritan life covers a wide range of topics, from their covenant communities and deep-rooted ideologies to their beliefs about church and state and their perspectives on other faiths, in an account that also evaluates their legacy.
The legendary actor chronicles his odyssey from hard-knock childhood as the son of immigrant parents to Hollywood success, detailing his days as a tinseltown playboy, the film industry during Hollywood’s Golden Era, and his life as an artist at the age of eighty.
A long-time film, television, and stage performer offers his behind-the-scenes assessment of Hollywood, in an account that also describes his relationships with high-profile politicians.
Presents a portrait of Michelle Obama from her youth on the south side of Chicago and her education at Princeton and Harvard Law School to her relationship with Barack Obama and her views on political issues.
The actress best known for her portrayal of Marcia Brady describes the painful disparity between her onscreen persona and her real life, recounting her relationship with her mother and siblings and her struggles with depression, addiction, and eating disorders.
A self-portrait by the controversial music artist shares his private thoughts on everything from his inner struggles to his relationship with his daughter, in an account complemented by drawings, hand-written lyrics, and previously unseen photographs.
Looks at the National Security Agency in the wake of September 11th, its role in the Bush administration’s controversial domestic wiretapping program, and its ongoing search for information about America’s elusive enemies.