Philip Marsden returns to the remote, fiercely beautiful landscape that has exercised a powerful mythic appeal over him since his first encounter with it over twenty years ago.
Nathaniel Philbrick, bestselling author of 'In the Heart of the Sea', reveals the darker side of the Pilgrim fathers' settlement in the New World, which ultimately erupted in bloody battle some fifty years after they first landed on American soil.
An utterly gripping non-fiction adventure narrative, 'Lost in Shangri-La' is an untold true story of war, anthropology, survival, discovery, heroism, and a near-impossible rescue mission.
Where We Are, the hotly anticipated official 1D book, now combined for the first time in a single eBook volume with One Direction's first ever official book, Dare to Dream.
Harriet Jacobs's Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is one of the most compelling accounts of slavery and one of the most unique of the one hundred or so slave narratives -- mostly written by men -- published before the Civil War.
A vivid description of one of the most ambitious scientific projects undertaken in the 19th century, and the men who undertook the measurement of the Himalayas and the mapping of the Indian subcontinent: William Lambton and George Everest.
Written in the tradition of works by Joan Didion, bell hooks, Toni Morrison, and Eve Ensler, this ';profoundly insightful and brilliantly inciting' (Dominique Morisseau, Obie Award-winning playwright) exploration of the soul of the United Statesthe past, the present, and the future Kevin Powell wants for us all, through the lens and lives of three major figures: his mother, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump.
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.
A New York Times bestseller, this revelatory and redemptive memoir from Beverly Johnson, the first black supermodel to grace the cover of Vogueand who, over five hundred magazine covers later, remains one of the most successful glamour girls of all timegoes behind the lens and glossy magazine covers.
Mike Parker, bestselling author of Map Addict, offers a very full, intelligent and witty exploration into a glorious and passionate British subject - footpaths and the history of land ownership.
In Marlene, the legendary Hollywood icon is vividly brought to life, based on a series of conversations with the star herself and with others who knew her well.
In this original memoir following Billy Idol from his childhood in England to his fame at the height of the punk-pop revolution, the iconic superstar tells the real story behind the sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll that he is famous for.
In this ';page-turning memoir of decadence and faith' (Publishers Weekly, starred review), Jill Dodd writes movingly and evocatively about her journey from Paris model to Saudi billionaire's harem wife to multi-million-dollar business entrepreneur.
This reissue of Bob Woodwords classic book about John Belushione of the most interesting performers and personalities in show business historyis told with the same narrative style that Woodward employed so effectively in All the Presidents Men and The Final Days (Chicago Tribune).
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.
New York Times bestselling author Shane Dawson returns with another highly entertaining and uproariously funny essay collection, chronicling a mix of real life moments both extraordinary and mortifying, yet always full of heart.
From Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood for more than a decade, daughter of the late Ann Richards, featured speaker at the Women's March on Washington, and ';the heroine of the resistance' (Vogue), comes ';an enthralling memoir' (Booklist, starred review) filled with ';practical advice and inspiration for aspiring leaders everywhere' (Hillary Rodham Clinton).
Hillary Rodham Clintons inside account of the crises, choices, and challenges she faced during her four years as Americas 67th Secretary of State, and how those experiences drive her view of the future.
Elizabeth Meyers sweet, touching, and funny (Booklist) memoir reads as if Carrie Bradshaw worked in a funeral home a la Six Feet Under (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Known for her irreverent, no-holds-barred, hilarious opinions and observations, beloved actress and spokesperson Kirstie Alley now channels her media-savvy wit into a mashup of Chelsea Handler and Nora Ephron that delivers a down-and-dirty account of all the men shes slept with, danced with, drank with, and the ones shes loved and hated during her sixty years on the planet.
An alternative look at Japanese life, history and cultureYour Rough Guide or Lonely Planet book can tell who where to stay or what to see, but how do you really get under the skin of Japan?
'If you look up mental toughness in the dictionary you'll find a picture of John Maclean' Steve Waugh AO Walking on the beach and holding hands with a loved one is a dream taken for granted by most.
A stunning investigation of the life and legend of Mexican kingpin Joaqun Archivaldo ';El Chapo' Guzmn Loera, building on Noah Hurowitz's revelatory coverage for Rolling Stone of El Chapo's federal drug-trafficking trial.
