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In an America that increasingly turns its back on the teachings of science, the worlds of religion and medicine have grown disconcertingly close. A majority of Americans now see prayer and other re...

After September 11, 2001 Las Vegas Police Sergeant Randy Sutton began soliciting writing from law enforcement officers-his goal being to bridge the gap between the police and those they serve, with...

About the Author John Kotter has been on the faculty at Harvard Business School since 1972. He is the author of eleven award-winning titles and frequently gives speeches and seminars at Harvard and...

"How did it all begin?" "What happens when we die?" These are just two of the questions Reverend Oliver "Buzz" Thomas hears centrist Christians asking as he travels across the U.S. and he knows t...

Bringing the curiosity and expertise of The New York Times to the art and science of everyday life The wisdom of New York Times experts in every field is packed into one easy-to-use volume, making ...

In 2000, Tom Zoellner purchased a diamond engagement ring and proposed. His girlfriend said, yes and then, suddenly, walked out of his life and made Tom the owner of a used engagement ring. Instead...

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a married man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a son and heir....Thus begins Emma Tennant's inspired sequel to Jane Austen's most belo...

People who are single are changing the face of America. Did you know that: * More than 40 percent of the nation’s adults---over 87 million people---are divorced, widowed, or have always been ...

Man oWar is the extraordinary story of the legendary racehorse and the people near him whose lives he changed forever. Born in 1917, Man o War grew from a rebellious youngster into perhaps the grea...

A passionate, powerful novel told entirely without words. Lynd Ward's ability as an artist in the demanding field of woodcutting tells the story of an artist's struggle with his craft and his life ...

Internal Combustion is the compelling tale of corruption and manipulation that subjected the U.S. and the world to an oil addiction that could have been avoided, that was never necessary, and that ...

The new standard in reference from the nations leading newspaper, The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge is an indispensable resource of information. Years in the making, this one volume r...

A soulful, surprising coming of age journey by a dynamo who used her own adversity as a platform for examining issues all young women face.Having finished journalism school and landed her dream job...

Be Happy or Ill Scream! is for every married woman who has found just the tiniest bit of disconnect between the image of a perfect family in her headthink The Brady Bunch or The Huxtablesand the ev...

"Research has consistently demonstrated that ineffective listening habits present the most common barriers to success in relationships," according to authors Larry Barker, Ph.D. and Kittie Watson...

The Best of James Herriot is one of the most extraordinary volumes ever devoted to the work and world of a contemporary writer. Within its covers are unforgettable episodes from the remarkable seri...

"Losing weight is much like being a safecracker. All that separates you from the treasure waiting behind the locked door is the right combination." In The Equation, you learn how to discover your p...

* Do taxes help more than they hurt?* What effect does redistributing wealth have on our economy---and those who participate in its redistribution?* What is the role of government?* How does an eco...

Joanne Lamb Hayes offers a sentimental collection of recipes for baked goods created during World War II in Grandma's Wartime Baking Book, her follow-up to Grandma's Wartime Kitchen. Because butter...