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Five Easy Theses
Commonsense Solutions to America's Greatest Economic Challenges
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2016
**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A business leader and esteemed economic thinker outlines simple solutions to America’s five most pressing public policy issues, from healthcare to education to inequality.**
America today confronts a host of urgent problems, many of them seemingly intractable,...
Helping Children Succeed
What Works and Why
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2016
From the New York Times best-selling author of How Children Succeed, an essential handbook of “informative and effective methods to help children overcome issues and thrive at home and in school”*—now including sixteen new infographics!
In How Children Succeed, Paul Tough introduced us...
Emotional Success
The Power of Gratitude, Compassion, and Pride
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2018
“As inspiring as it is practical.”—Arianna Huffington, author of Thrive and The Sleep Revolution
A pioneering psychologist reveals how three powerful emotions are the surest path to attaining your goals
Grit, the ability to persevere against all odds, is widely recognized as the...
by Kim Haasarud, Alexandra Grablewski
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2011
"Kim Haasarud's culinary approach to the cocktail embraces fresh ingredients and a playful disregard for the ordinary. A fine addition to the home library and a great resource for a young bartender."
--Dale DeGroff, author of The Craft of the Cocktail
SkinnyTinis
All the Fun for Half the Calories
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2012
More than 70 ways to enjoy cocktail hour–without worrying about the calories
For people watching their weight, enjoying the occasional cocktail can be a problem, since the average mixed drink contains over 300 calories. Now Teresa Howes comes to the rescue with scores of cocktail recipes...
Reflections
Essays, Aphorisms, Autobiographical Writings
Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2019
“This book is just that: reflections of a highly polished mind that uncannily approximate the century’s fragments of shattered traditions.” — Time
A companion volume to Illuminations, the first collection of Walter Benjamin’s writings, Reflections presents a further sampling of his...
by Bi Feiyu
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2010
In a small village in China, the Wang family has produced seven sisters in its quest to have a boy; three of the sisters emerge as the lead characters in this remarkable novel. From the small-town treachery of the village to the slogans of the Cultural Revolution to the harried pace of city life,...
Dream Home
The Property Brothers’ Ultimate Guide to Finding & Fixing Your Perfect House
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2016
A New York Times bestseller
Jonathan and Drew Scott have taken HGTV by storm with their four hit shows, Property Brothers, Property Brothers at Home, Buying & Selling, and Brother vs. Brother. The talented duo’s good-natured rivalry, playful banter, and no-nonsense strategies have earned...
by Candice Olson
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2012
Popular TV star and designer Candice Olson shows you how to create your dream bedroom
Written in her approachable and authoritative voice, Candice Olson Bedrooms features 25 stunning room makeovers, with gorgeous room sketches and design boards that show you how each design took shape. More...
Baking Chez Moi
Recipes from My Paris Home to Your Home Anywhere
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2014
A “culinary guru” and author of the award-winning Around My French Table and Baking: From My Home to Yours returns with an exciting collection of simple desserts from French home cooks and chefs
With her groundbreaking bestseller Around My French Table, Dorie Greenspan changed the way we...
Sleeping Naked Is Green
How an Eco-Cynic Unplugged Her Fridge, Sold Her Car, and Found Love in 366 Days
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2014
No one likes listening to smug hippies bragging about how they don't use toilet paper, or worse yet, lecturing about the evils of plastic bags and SUVs. But most of us do want to lessen our ecological footprint. With this in mind, Farquharson takes on the intense personal challenge of making one green...
Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking
Traditional and Modern Recipes to Savor and Share
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2009
A one-of-a-kind cookbook showcasing modern and authentic clay pot cooking from the premier expert on Mediterranean cuisines
Paula Wolfert is legendary for her expertise on and explorations of Mediterranean cooking. Now, Wolfert shares her inimitable passion for detail and insatiable curiosity...
The Years That Matter Most
How College Makes or Breaks Us
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2019
The best-selling author of How Children Succeed returns with a powerful, mind-changing inquiry into higher education in the United States
Does college still work? Is the system designed just to protect the privileged and leave everyone else behind? Or can a college education today provide real...
Maggie Austin Cake
Artistry and Technique
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2017
Stunning cake designs and technique how-tos from top cake artist Maggie Austin
A former ballerina, Maggie Austin turned to baking when an injury ended her dancing career—and has since become one of today’s most sought-after cake artists, serving celebrity clients and even royalty around...