In the wake of recent state, federal, and Canadian court decisions, the controversy over gay marriage has reached a critical point in American political life, as skittish politicians rush in to stem
"If you want flashes and particular experiences of romantic love, read novels. If you want to understand this central quality of human nature to its roots, read Why We Love." —Edward O. Wilson
Excerpted in The New Yorker and hailed by the business press, The Predictors is destined to become a classic of its generation--an antic, subversive odyssey into a universe defined by the mystical co
Bette Hagman's first book, The Gluten-free Gourmet, brought good-tasting food back into the lives of the millions who are intolerant to the gluten in wheat, oats, barley, or rye, or who are allergic
This is the perfect book for those who must put together a gluten-free meal at the of the long working day. From the author of The Gluten-free Gourmet, 2nd edition, here are more than 275 recipes for
This fascinating reassessment of America's most popular and famous poet reveals a more complex and enigmatic man than many readers might expect. Jay Parini spent over twenty years interviewing friend
Birth order has a powerful effect on children's emotional development, on their self-esteem, and on their sense of well-being. The youngest child, the firstborn, the middleborn, twins, and the only c
The most innovative and creative screenwriting book yet, from an author who knows first-hand what it takes to get a movie made. Based on an award-winning website hailed as "smart enough for professi
A breakthrough guide for cancer patients on using the mind to treat the body, from a pioneer in complementary medicine Recent research has shown that the mind can make a tremendous difference in not
Based on the latest scientific findings, a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of teenage depression.Each year thousands of American teenagers are diagnosed with clinical depression. I
East Africa affects our imagination like few other places: The sight of a charging rhino goes directly to the heart; the limitless landscape of bony highlands, desert, and mountain is, as Isak Dinese
Even before the Pilgrims landed in 1620, Cape Cod and its islands promised paradise to visitors, both native and European. In Paul Schneider's sure hands, the story of this waterland created by glaci
The most comprehensive book on dealing with childhood food allergies, a problem that affects more than four million children in the United States.Each year thousands of children in this country are di
An updated, beautifully designed edition of the essential resource for people who cannot tolerate wheat or gluten.With her four cookbooks, Bette Hagman has brought tasty food Whack into the lives of
Most people understand that suffering and sorrow--whether illness, the death of a loved one, or the loss of a job--are inevitable parts of every life. They are truly universal experiences, and yet
This collection of step-by-step practices from ancient cultures, world religions, and psychological disciplines provides readers with the self-renewing, spiritually, uplifting rewards of retreat anyt
“Once you see the deep and diffuse roots of current anti-Americanism, you realize there won’t be an easy fix.”—The New York Times Book ReviewThe rise of anti-Americanism
When the roar of the Revolution had finally died down, a new generation of American politicians was summoned to the Potomac to assemble the nation's newly minted capital. Into that unsteady atmospher
“Gilbert has unearthed fascinating details of the campaign . . . An unforgettable read.”—The Philadelphia InquirerAt 7:30 a.m. on July 1, 1916, the first Allied soldiers climb
“Remarkably insightful . . . A groundbreaking revision that deserves to reframe the entire debate . . . It soars.”—The New York Times Book ReviewIn The Accidental Empire, Gershom Go
