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Pull up a chair : recipes from my family to yours
Tiffani Thiessen · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Pages: 336 Format: Hardcover
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Tiffani Thiessen is beloved for her roles in Saved by the Bell and Beverly Hills 90210, but for the past few years she's been known as the host of the Cooking Channel series Dinner at Tiffani's. Each episode showcased her classic-with-a-twist recipes and knack for hosting a good time. For three... |
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Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow
Yuval Noah Harari · Harper Perennial Pages: 464 Format: Paperback
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Yuval Noah Harari, author of the critically-acclaimed New York Times bestseller and international phenomenon Sapiens, returns with an equally original, compelling, and provocative book, turning his focus toward humanity's future, and our quest to upgrade humans... |
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In Pieces
Sally Field · Grand Central Publishing Pages: 416 Format: Hardcover
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In this intimate, haunting literary memoir, an American icon tells her story for the first time, and in her own gorgeous words--about a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful emotional legacy that shaped her journey as a daughter and a mother.... |
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Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy
Tim Harford · Riverhead Books Pages: 336 Format: Paperback
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NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2017 by BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK, THE FINANCIAL TIMES, AND AMAZONA lively history seen through the fifty inventions that shaped it most profoundly, by the bestselling author of The Undercover Economist and Messy. Who thought up paper money? What was the secret element... |
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The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
CLEMANTINE WAMARIYA · Crown Pages: 288 Format: Hardcover
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"The plot provided by the universe was filled with starvation, war and rape. I would not - could not - live in that tale." Clemantine Wamariya was six years old when her mother and father began to speak in whispers, when neighbors began to disappear,... |
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The Source: How Rivers Made America and America Remade Its Rivers
MARTIN DOYLE · W. W. Norton & Company Pages: 352 Format: Hardcover
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How rivers have shaped American politics, economics, and society from the beginnings of the Republic to today. In this fresh and powerful work of environmental history, Martin Doyle explores how rivers have often been the source of arguments at the heart of the American experiment -- over... |
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Beneath a Ruthless Sun: A True Story of Violence, Race, and Justice Lost and Found
GILBERT KING · Riverhead Books Pages: 432 Format: Hardcover
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"Compelling, insightful and important, Beneath a Ruthless Sun exposes the corruption of racial bigotry and animus that shadows a community, a state and a nation. A fascinating examination of an injustice story all too familiar and still largely ignored, an engaging and essential read."... |
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Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction
Chris Bailey · Viking Pages: 256 Format: Hardcover
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A practical guide to managing your attention--the most powerful resource you have to get stuff done, become more creative, and live a meaningful lifeOur attention has never been as overwhelmed as it is today. Many of us recognize that our brains struggle to multitask. Despite this, we feel... |
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Above and Beyond: NASA's Journey to Tomorrow
Discovery · Feiwel & Friends Pages: 160 Format: Hardcover
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Since NASA was established in 1958, it has landed rovers on distant planets and launched telescopes deep into space -- all so that we can look back to the beginning of time.Through stunning images provided by NASA and fascinating profiles and sidebars of lesser known contributors to the NASA... |
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Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated History
DK · DK Pages: 360 Format: Hardcover
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This DK visual guide to ballet history goes beyond other ballet books, with beautiful photography that captures famous dancers and key stories.Discover more than 70 of the most famous ballet dances, from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to The Rite of Spring. Learn the stories behind renowned... |
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Smithsonian: Battles That Changed History
DK. · DK Pages: 256 Format: Hardcover
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This illustrated guide to history's most famous battles explores military history from ancient battles to the American Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and beyond.Featuring stunning illustrations and in-depth analysis, this military history book uses maps, paintings,... |
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Writers: Their Lives and Works
Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff · DK Pages: 360 Format: Hardcover
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From Shakespeare and Jane Austen to Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez and Toni Morrison, this DK book features more than 100 biographies of the world's greatest writers.Introduced with a stunning portrait of each featured novelist, playwright, or poet, biographical entries trace the friendships,... |
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The Desert and the Sea: 977 Days Captive on the Somali Pirate Coast
MICHAEL SCOTT MOORE · Harper Wave Pages: 451 Format: Hardcover
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Michael Scott Moore, a journalist and the author of Sweetness and Blood, incorporates personal narrative and rigorous investigative journalism in this profound and revelatory memoir of his three-year captivity by Somali pirates - a riveting,thoughtful, and emotionally resonant exploration... |
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Why Isn't God Answering Me?
Gerald N. Lund · Deseret Book Pages: 176 Format: Hardcover
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Why isn't God answering my prayers? The answer may be that He is, but we just don't recognize His answers. Perhaps we are unable to hear the still, small voice amid the commotion and distractions of life or are struggling with feelings of anxiety, fear, and doubt. If you have felt out of tune... |
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Cheers to Eternity
Al Carraway · Cedar Fort, Inc Pages: 150 Format: Paperback
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Author of the bestseller More than the Tattooed Mormon, Al Carraway and her husband, Ben, remind you that marriage isn't supposed to be "serious and hard." A successful marriage is one that you build as a team--emphasizing constant communication, working through hard times together,... |
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Unshattered: Overcoming Tragedy and Choosing a Beautiful Life
Carol J Decker · Shadow Mountain Pages: 192 Format: Paperback
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On June 10, 2008, Carol Decker walked through the hospital doors a healthy woman with flu-like symptoms and early labor contractions. Three months later, she returned home a blind, triple-amputee struggling to bond with a daughter she would never see.Unshattered: Choosing a Beautiful Life... |
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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
Penny Simkin · Da Capo Lifelong Books Pages: 512 Format: Paperback
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Available for the first time in full color, the up-to-date and authoritative pregnancy guide that has sold 1.5 million copies--by recognizing that "one size fits all" doesn't apply to maternity careParents love this book because it puts them in control; experts love it because... |
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21 Lessons for the 21st Century
Yuval N Harari · Spiegel & Grau Pages: 400 Format: Hardcover
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In Sapiens, he explored our past. In Homo Deus, he looked to our future. Now, one of the most innovative thinkers on the planet turns to the present to make sense of today's most pressing issues. How do computers and robots change the meaning of being human? How do we deal with the epidemic... |
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Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness
INGRID FETELL LEE · Little, Brown Spark Pages: 368 Format: Hardcover
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Designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explains how to cultivate a happier, healthier life by making small changes to your surroundings. Have you ever wondered why we stop to watch the orange glow that arrives before sunset, or why we flock to see cherry blossoms bloom in spring? Is there a reason... |
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The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers
MAXWELL KING · Abrams Press Pages: 416 Format: Hardcover
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Fred Rogers (1928-2003) was an enormously influential figure in the history of television and in the lives of tens of millions of children. As the creator and star of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, he was a champion of compassion, equality, and kindness. Rogers was fiercely devoted to children... |
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Farsighted: How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most
Steven Johnson · Riverhead Books Pages: 256 Format: Hardcover
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A groundbreaking book about making once-in-a-lifetime decisions, from the bestselling author of How We Got to Now and Where Good Ideas Come FromPlenty of books offer useful advice on how to get better at making quick-thinking, intuitive choices. But what about more consequential decisions,... |
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On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books
KAREN SWALLOW PRIOR · Brazos Press Pages: 272 Format: Hardcover
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Reading great literature well has the power to cultivate virtue. Great literature increases knowledge of and desire for the good life by showing readers what virtue looks like and where vice leads. It is not just what one reads but how one reads that cultivates virtue. Reading good literature... |
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The Spartan Way: Eat Better. Train Better. Think Better. Be Better.
Joe De Sena · St. Martin's Griffin Pages: 208 Format: Hardcover
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New York Times bestselling author Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan, the global health and wellness platform, leader in obstacle racing, and executive producer of NBC's television show Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge, challenges you to live The Spartan Way.Determined to yank 100 million... |
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Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy: 2nd Edition: Fully Revised and Updated
MYRA J WICK · Mayo Clinic Pages: 520 Format: Paperback
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An essential pregnancy resource for all parents-to-be.Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy, second edition is an authoritative, yet practical reference manual from the pregnancy experts at the #1 ranked hospital in America. The newly updated book includes information on everything from... |
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Bathrooms, Revised & Updated 2nd Edition: Complete Design Ideas to Modernize Your Bathroom
Editors of Creative Homeowner · Creative Homeowner Pages: 224 Format: Paperback
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Learn to think like a design pro to get the bathroom you've always wanted!Design a new bathroom that suits your space, your budget, and your lifestyleOver 350 color photos help you visualize your projectLearn about the latest trends, products, and innovative ideas for the bathCreate your... |
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Ultimate Guide to Home Repair & Improvement, Updated Edition: 325 Step-By-Step Projects, 3,300 Photos & Illustrations
Creative Homeowner · Creative Homeowner Pages: 600 Format: Hardcover
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The most complete home improvement manual on the market, this book offers more than 2,300 photos, 800 drawings, and understandable, practical text. 600 page ultimate home improvement manual 325 step-by-step projects with how-to photos, tools, and materials lists Essential information... |
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Kitchen Upgrades
Taunton Press · Taunton Press Pages: 240 Format: Paperback
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Kitchen Upgrades is a compilation of the very best expert design and product advice, using real-world remodels to help professionals and passionate amateurs remodel a kitchen of any shape and size, on any budget. The pros take you through every step of the remodeling process, with over... |
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The Big Book of Small Home Plans: Over 360 Home Plans Under 1200 Square Feet
Design America Inc. · Creative Homeowner Pages: 288 Format: Paperback
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Select from a catalog of more than 360 expertly prepared plans for building small homes - 1,200 square feet or less!Over 360 plans to select from for building a variety of small homes 1,200 square feet or underEasy-to-follow construction blueprints and materials lists are available for each... |
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The New Essentials Cookbook: A Modern Guide to Better Cooking
America's Test Kitchen (Firm) · America's Test Kitchen Pages: 496 Format: Hardcover
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Take your cooking skills to the next level while developing a knockout repertoire of 200 essential dishes that satisfy what our modern palates crave, from simple meals to dinner-party centerÂpieces.We've made improvements to well-loved dishes by incorporating innovative techniques in recipes... |
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Gordon Ramsay's Healthy, Lean & Fit: Mouthwatering Recipes to Fuel You for Life
GORDON RAMSAY · Grand Central Life & Style Pages: 288 Format: Hardcover
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The definitive guide to eating well to achieve optimum health and fitness, by one of the world's finest chefs and fitness fanatic, Gordon Ramsay.Gordon Ramsay knows how important it is to eat well, whether you're training for a marathon or just trying to live healthier. And just because... |
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Untitled
Reese Witherspoon · Touchstone Pages: 304 Format: Hardcover
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Academy Award-winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon invites you into her world, where she infuses the southern style, parties, and traditions she loves with contemporary flair and charm.Reese Witherspoon's grandmother Dorothea always said that a combination of beauty... |
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Make Something Good Today: A Memoir
TO BE CONFIRMED GALLERY. · Gallery Books Pages: 240 Format: Hardcover
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From Ben and Erin Napier, the stars of the hit HGTV show Home Town, comes Make Something Good Today, a memoir that tells us all to seek out the good in life, celebrate the beauty of family and friends, and prosper within our communities because everything we need in life to be happy, is within... |
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