A personal account of the Courtney family and the Preemptive Love Coalition, as they help children obtain lifesaving surgeries in Iraq using one simple but powerful tool: a love that strikes first.
In the tradition of Slaves in the Family, the provocative true account of the hanging of four black people by a white lynch mob in 1912written by the great-granddaughter of the sheriff charged with protecting them.
An anniversary edition of The New York Times bestselling collection of essays by two-time Grammy Award winner, creator of Little Voice on Apple TV+, and star of Netflix's Girls5eva Sara Bareilles ';resonates with authentic and hard-won truths' (Publishers Weekly)and features new material on the hit Broadway musical Waitress.
Blond, beautiful, and brazenly honest, Aviva Drescherone of the boldest cast members of Bravos The Real Housewives of New York City and most talked-about stars of reality TVshares her REAL story in this tell-all memoir.
The incredible life story of the trauma surgeon who helped save Congresswoman Gabby Giffordsfrom his upbringing in South Korea and Africa to the gripping dramas he faces in a typical day as a medical genius.
A searing family memoir, hailed as remarkable (The New York Times), compelling (People), and engrossing (Kirkus Reviews), of a trial lawyers tempestuous boyhood in Texas that led to the vicious murder of his brother by the father of actor Woody Harrelson.
From the Grammy-nominated singer, drummer, and percussionist who is world renowned for her contributions throughout the music industry, a moving memoir about the healing power of music and spiritual growth inspired by five decades of life and love on the stage.
When Beverly Hills High School welcomed a skinny boy from the other side of the tracks, no one knew just how life-changing the decision would be, not just for Carter Paysinger but for all of Beverly Hills.
Much more than a coming-of-age story, Badluck Way is an important meditation on what it means to share space and breathe the same air as truly wild animals, and the necessary damage that can occur when boundaries are crossed (Tom Groneberg, author of The Secret Life of Cowboys).
New York Times Bestseller *; Winner of the 2015 WOMEN'S WAY Book Prize *; Goodreads Best of 2014 Semi-Finalist *; Books for a Better Life Award Finalist *; Lambda Literary Award Finalist *; Time Magazine ';30 Most Influential People on the Internet' *; American Library Association Stonewall Honor Book In her profound and courageous New York Times bestseller, Janet Mock establishes herself as a resounding and inspirational voice for the transgender communityand anyone fighting to define themselves on their own terms.
She's the brutally honest breath of fresh air on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, known for her dramatic divorce, her barely-there clothing, and her inability to keep her mouth shut.
The New York Times bestselling memoir from legendary comedienne Carol Burnett is a loving, poignant (People) tribute to her eldest daughter, Carrie Hamilton.
When a twenty-something punk rocker eats a cheese slice from every pizzeria in New York City over the course of two years, he also gets sober, falls in love, and starts a blog.
This new edition of this classic collection of stories about Abraham Lincoln includes rewritten introductions to each story that draw relevancies and lessons from this great man of leadership and apply them to the political climate of today.
A transcendent memoir by poet Maria Mutch about the distances that can form between people who should be the closest of allhusband and wife, parent and child, lifelong friends and partners.
Living in a reed hut on Taveuni--the "e;garden isle"e; of Fiji--the author studied the native language and carefully observed their traditions until he was accepted as a (somewhat unusual) member of the village.
An awestruck love letter to one of the most spectacular places on earth, from the author of international bestseller The Eight MountainsPaolo Cognetti marked his 40th birthday with a journey he had always wanted to make: to Dolpo, a remote Himalayan region where Nepal meets Tibet.
A wonderful collection of stories dealing with escapes and adventurous journeys, including the escape of Charles II to France, Winston Churchill's escape from South Africa and many more.
In the 21st century - the age of the budget airline - where quick and reliable air travel is available to a large segment of society, it seems hard to comprehend that it is less than 250 years since the first human took to the skies.
Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was an American naturalist, poet, philosopher, and essayist who played a leading role in the transcendentalist movement.
"e;Around the World on a Bicycle - From San Francisco to Tehran"e; is a fascinating and profusely-illustrated account of an epic bicycle journey around the world.
This vintage book contains the fascinating and insightful story of a Frenchman called Louis Romanet who lived with a tribe of Eskimos in the Arctic for many years.
A riveting tale of Dutch polar explorer William Barents and his three harrowing Arctic expeditions the last of which resulted in a relentlessly challenging year-long fight for survival.
The former Assistant to the President and Director of Communications for the Office of Public Liaison in the Trump White House provides a jaw-dropping look into the corruption and controversy of the current administration.
KRAUS FAMILY AWARD WINNER FOR BEST AUTOBIOGRAPHY AND MEMOIR AT THE NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARDSWINNER OF THE DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE';Beautifully told John le Carre ';More than just history' Michael PalinIn this remarkably moving memoir, Ariana Neumann dives into the secrets of her father's past: years spent hiding in plain sight in wartorn Berlin, the annihilation of dozens of family members in the Holocaust, and the courageous choice to build anew.
';A riveting, exciting and thoroughly compelling tale of adventure'JOHN GRISHAM on David GrannsThe Lost City of Z';Awonderful storyof a lost age of heroic exploration'Sunday TimesonThe Lost City of Z';Marvellous .
Now a major filmstarring Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy and Kyle Chandler,directed by Oscar-winner Damien Chazelle,First Man by James Hansen offers the only authorized glimpse into the life of America's most famous astronaut, Neil Armstrong the man whose ';one small step' changed history.
