The award-wining author of The Border of Paradise presents a collection of evocative essays on mental illness that build on her own experiences with schizoaffective disorder while examining the vulnerabilities of institutionalization, PTSD and Lyme disease. Original
Filled with expert advice, a plant-by-plant guide profiles 50 of the most popular trees and shrubs and provides easy-to-follow instructions for pruning and shaping each one. Original.
The host of Cooking with Nonna and winner of the Food Network's 24-hour "Italiano Battle" presents a year's worth of Nonna Romana's holiday recipes for such culturally inspired favorites as Struffoli, Manicotti and Cannoli Cheesecake
A New York City couple describes its life-changing experience of leaving everything behind to sail across the Atlantic and around the Caribbean for a year, giving their five kids a hands-on global education. 20,000 first printing.
A leading researcher and pioneer of pediatric health shares strategic recommendations for teachers, developmental helpers and caregivers on how to work in more nurturing, environmentally supportive and customized ways for children with developmental challenges ranging from anxiety to ADHD.
The New York Times best-selling author of The Hormone Reset Diet outlines a 40-day program for reconnecting the brain and body to counter common symptoms affecting today's women, from weight gain to digestive imbalance to depression. 100,000 first printing
The author of The Signals Are Talking presents a call-to-arms about the broken nature of artificial intelligence and the powerful corporations that are turning the human-machine relationship on its head. 35,000 first printing
The author of the Pulitzer finalist, Fordlandia, examines how the identity-shaping idea of an open and ever-expanding American frontier has evolved from early westward expansion into the reactionary populism of Donald Trump's border wall proposals
A top-ranking DEA Special Agent and a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist trace the 30-year hunt for the drug kingpin El Chapo, whose underworld activities were direct contributors to the American opioid crisis. 40,000 first printing.
The co-author of Connected presents a cutting-edge exploration of the biological roots of positive social behavior that reveals how human genes have countered violence and self-interest with equally inherent, society-building tendencies toward friendship, cooperation and learning. 75,000 first printing
Traces the lesser-known story of a Victorian-era murder that rocked literary London, revealing how the killer organized his defense by blaming his behavior on a popular crime novel. By the prizewinning author of Jane's Fame
An exploration of the human immune system by the Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times best-selling author of A Deadly Wandering analyzes four `immunotherapy cases to explain how our defense systems protect and sometimes injure the body. 125,000 first printing
The award-winning global media leader and philanthropist offers a guide for identifying one's purpose and creating a framework for a life that is both successful and meaningful, sharing inspirational quotes by some of today's most influential cultural figures.
A meticulously researched chronicle of the Arab Section, Israel's first spy organization, details how undercover intelligence operatives in 1948 Beirut risked or lost their lives in support of Israeli statehood. By the award-winning author of Pumpkinflowers
The CEO of The Mom Complex, a consulting company that works with Fortune 500 companies, presents this empowering self-help book that, based on more than a decade of research, shows mothers how to live more confidently, enjoy the present, crush negativity and slay like a mother.
The author of Infinite Possbilities and Life on Earth—known for his trademark humor, wisdom and joy in living—through a wide range of topics distills a career’s worth of inspiration and lessons for making our way through the world
The activist poet and Emmy-nominated actress presents a passionate, deeply personal exploration of feminism in today's divisive world that recalls a turning point in her life that helped her take control of her own destiny.
A forefront strategic advisor predicts a 21st-century shift to an Asian world system based on traditional patterns of negotiation, trade and cultural exchange that predated European colonialism and American prominence. 50,000 first printing.
A Stanford professor, MacArthur grant recipient and leading expert on unconscious racial bias examines the manifestations of automatic racism in today's world and how they influence contemporary race relations and criminal justice.
A researcher travels to Africa, Mexico and India to learn how farmers around the world are taking proactive steps to ensure their crops' sustainability through climate change by rebuilding soils with ecologically sound practices and planting native crops. 12,500 first printing.
A four-time Olympian marathoner, through a focused narrative, reflects on each of the 26 marathons he’s run during his career and shares the lessons on life, family, faith and running he learned along the way.
Drawing on a variety of discourses, from religion, philosophy, and political thought, to cultural criticism, social theory, and the arts, American Thought: A Brief History shows how ideas have been major forces in American history, driving movements such as transcendentalism, Social Darwinism, conservatism, and postmodernism.
A holistic, mind-body wellness and fitness expert combines the power of movement, mantra and self-reflection into an easy-to-follow 14-day plan for designing and obtaining the life you want along with inspiring stories from her own life.
An incisive biography of the Supreme Court's enigmatic chief justice takes readers inside the momentous legal decisions of his tenure so far. 35,000 first printing.
The story of silver’s transformation from soft money during the 19th century to hard asset today shows how the manipulations of white metal in the 1930s and 1970s altered the course of history and guides economic and political decisions today.
"The boys of summer of the 1969 'Miracle Mets,' this book brings together members of that team, including the author, and Mets' star player, Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, as they reminisce about what made that team great"
The best-selling author of The Seven Daughters of Eve reveals how all dogs share a common ancestry with a small group of domesticated wolves and how the vast range of canine breeds were created by a few gene mutations
The award-winning AARP The Magazine columnist, HerMoney podcaster and author of AgeProof draws on the insights of leading economists, financial planners and other experts to outline recommendation for a rewarding, purposeful career that earns real-world income. 50,000 first printing
Recounting five centuries in the life of one copy of the extremely rare Gutenberg Bible, a never-before-told story reveals its impact on the lives of the fanatical few who were lucky enough to own it.
The investigative journalist and best-selling author of The Liar's Ball traces the controversial rise of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, exploring their personal lives, relationships and agendas to offer cautionary insights into their toxic political influence
"An narrative history that offers a fresh take on the last 2,000 years of Germany's history--from the invention of the word "German" by Julius Caesar in 58 BC, through the rise of Nazi Germany, and up to the present day."--Provided by publisher
A registered nurse and public health advocate provides a quick-reference guide for confronting the challenges of trying to navigate common medical situations, from making the most of routine appointments to understanding hospital culture. Original. 25,000 first printing.
Citing the factors that pressure women into impossible standards of perfection, often at the expense of their identities, the founder of Lisa Leonard Designs shares inspirational counsel on how to live authentically amid the competing demands of real life.
Examines the racial discrimination experienced by African Americans in Hollywood, describing the stereotyping of African American directors as "unbankable" and the exclusion of African Americans from employment opportunities, access to resources, and decision making
Using stories of her own family’s history, a former New York Times author offers a personal look at how China is trying to reconcile its impoverished and troubled past with its new role as a world superpower.
A candid memoir interweaves medical and cultural history into wrenching personal insights, in an unstinting portrait of the pain and ongoing stigma of clinical depression that shares compassionate, hopeful recommendations for illness management.
"With information for patients and practitioners on optimizing mitochondrial function for greater health and longevity, Why do we age? Why does cancer develop? What's the connection between heart failure and Alzheimer's disease, or infertility and hearing loss? Can we extend lifespan, and if so, how? What is the Exercise Paradox? Why do antioxidant supplements sometimes do more harm than good? Many will be amazed to learn that all these questions, and many more, can be answered by a single point of discussion: mitochondria and bioenergetics.
A transcript of the 2007 viral documentary features intellectual responses to the fundamental questions of faith, human existence and the new atheism, in a volume that is complemented by new, contextualized essays by the group's three surviving members.
The recognized voice of conservative Christianity in America examines ten lies being used to destroy America's soul and offers ten truths that could turn the country around
A look at how entertainment corporations use the promise of new jobs and economic benefit to states and cities, a deal which actually costs taxpayers millions of dollars in wasted money.
A portrait of the intense relationship among Alfred Stieglitz, Georgia O'Keeffe, Paul Stand and Rebecca Salsbury explores how their strong personalities, passions and aesthetic ideals shaped their bonds and influenced 20th-century art. By the author of No Regrets
Explores the origins of the Polynesian people, attempting to answer the questions about who founded and settled these remote Pacific islands in an era before writing or metal tools. 25,000 first printing.
The Instagram sensation home experts show how to use their Home Edit System, a new way to organize and arrange your home in a way that a way that is more functional and beautiful. Original.
A history of the Fenian Raids chronicles how thousands of Irish-American Civil War veterans united under a common goal to seize the British province of Canada and hold it hostage to secure Irish independence. By the author of Strong Boy
Describes how population shifts have affected history, discussing the effects of population on such events as the Arab Spring, Brexit, and China's rapid rise, and predicts future trends
From a one-time federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York comes an important overview of the way the American justice system works, and why the rule of law is essential to U.S. society, in a book that uses case histories, personal experiences and more.
The best-selling author of The Plant Paradox identifies links to age-related ailments and gut bacteria, outlining strategies for maintaining optimal life quality throughout the senior years by supporting the body's age-vulnerable microbiome. 150,000 first printing
Forming a 21st-century statement on Darwinian evolution, one shorn of “religious and political dogma,” the author offers a bold work of scientific thought and synthesis.
America's highest-ranking Foreign Service career ambassador and president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace presents a memoir of his career in service while outlining an impassioned case for diplomacy in today's increasingly volatile world.
A lavishly photographed book by the author of The Flower Workshop provides step-by-step instructions for 39 themed floral arrangements and projects that reflect the changing seasons and the wild beauty of nature
A collection of 80 accessible, easy recipes for fresh Vietnamese food includes such options as Honey-Glazed Pork Riblets, Chile Garlic Chicken Wings and No-churn Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream. By the author of The Pho Cookbook
"Smarter Workouts examines why exercise is important, the basic science of how various types of exercise apply different kinds of stimuli to your body, and which types one should do to help improve health and achieve specific results, providing the toolsneeded to make exercise an integral part of life"
The mobster-turned-actor best known for his performance in The Godfather describes the real-life Mafia experiences that informed his character, from his childhood in Little Italy to his role in the death of a Colombian drug cartel member
The author looks at the evolution of the rap group, describing their early days as part of a rap collective, their first albums, their 1998 breakup, and their comeback after the 2016 presidential election, and analyzes their musical and cultural influence
The award-winning journalist and best-selling author of Picture Perfect documents the true story of a young and pregnant Marine wife whose illicit affair ended in her murder by her lover, a fellow soldier
A groundbreaking, never-before-told story of the neighborhood’s colorful and forgotten queer history, from the mid-1850s up to the present day, shows how the formation of the Brooklyn we know today is inextricably linked to the stories of the extraordinary people who created its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.
The classical historian and best-selling author of The Death of Caesar chronicles three and a half centuries of the Roman Empire through the lives of 10 forefront emperors, from Augustus to Constantine. 50,000 first printing
"An epic history of the Spanish empire in North America from 1493 to 1898 by Robert Goodwin, author of Spain: The Centre of the World. At the conclusion of the American Revolution, half the modern United States was part of the vast Spanish Empire. The year after Columbus's great voyage of discovery, in 1492, he claimed Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for Spain.
The New York Times best-selling author of Pledged—a leading expert on Greek life—is back with another investigative narrative, this time exploring the secretive and sometimes dangerous world of fraternities
A chronicle of the first 24 hours of the D-Day invasion shares the perspectives of a diverse range of Allied, German and French contributors to explore the conflict's strategic mastery and human realities.
An eclectic collection of essays from the award-winning author of Forty-One False Starts: Essays on Artists and Writers features profiles of fashion designer, Eileen Fisher, TV personality Rachel Maddow, pianist Yuju Wang and discussions of Russian literature
"Delicious desserts, baked goods, and other high-fat treats for people following the incredibly popular ketogenic diet. The ketogenic diet has taken America by storm, and author Urvashi Pitre can attest to its effectiveness firsthand. Following this high-fat,low-carb way of eating helped her lose (and keep off) 80 pounds.
A prominent New York Times newsroom lawyer whose scathing reply to Trump's demand for a retraction about his sexual abuses went viral in October 2016 shares insight into the conflicts and controversies impacting press freedom in today's America
A start-up culture blogger and the illustrator of the Out of the Office webcomic present a visual exploration of how to embrace emotions at work to become more authentic and fulfilled while remaining professional
Combining stories of the author's family and the patients she cares for, a meditation on impermanence in the role of medicine in helping us to live and die well arms readers with information that will transform how we communicate with our doctors about what matters most to us.
The award-winning Hollywood producer and best-selling co-author of The Wait uses the metaphor of a dog in need of training to explore the daily challenges behind why men are unfaithful or make destructive choices. 75,000 first printing
Describes how, when her husband is sickened by one of the most dangerous, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the world, the author researched phage therapy, found allies in that research field, and desperately attempted to save his life
Citing the hormone imbalances behind weight gain, low energy and other life-quality challenges, an essential oils primer shares therapies for treating PMS, improving sleep and increasing focus. By the best-selling author of The DASH Diet Cookbook
The influential primatologist and best-selling author of Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? draws on renowned primate studies in an exploration of animal emotions that touches on such subjects as expressions, animal sentience and free will
"More than half of American adults and more than seventy-five percent of young Americans believe in intelligent extraterrestrial life. This level of belief rivals that of belief in God. In American Cosmic, D.W. Pasulka examines the mechanisms that fostera thriving belief in extraterrestrial life. Her work takes her from Silicon Valley to the Vatican Secret Archive and reveals how media has supplanted religion as a cultural authority that offers believers answers about non-human intelligent life"
The author of The Second Word Wars explains how a celebrity businessman with no political or military experience triumphed over 16 Republican rivals and a well-funded Democrat and argues that Trump's outsider status has made him a successful president. 60,000 first printing
The award-winning author of There Are No Children Here examines the humanity and brutality of Chicago's most turbulent neighborhoods through a series of deeply intimate profiles that illuminate the firsthand realities of gun violence in today's America
The best-selling author of Under the Tuscan Sun presents an evocative, recipe-complemented travel narrative through Italy's 20 regions, from Friuli to Calabria, that identifies the lesser-known cultural and historical gems enjoyed by locals
Chronicles the author's extraordinary achievements as an activist during and after spending 40 years in solitary confinement for a crime he did not commit, describing how he has committed his post-exoneration life to prison reform.
Exposes the lies the food industry feeds the public about their products, including their nutrient value, effects on health, label information, and the science food choice is based on
The "Fox & Friends" meteorologist discusses her marriage to a 9/11 firefighter, her battle with multiple sclerosis, and the impact of sexism on her career, revealing the strength of deliberate optimism in the face of any challenge
An award-winning photographer traces the development of the medium from early experiments with optics by artists and scientists, through the birth of photography in 1839, all the way up to the present-day explosion of digital media.
Reveals how international scientists and diplomats tried to downplay the radioactive environmental and health consequences of the accident at Chernobyl by highlighting only the low number of deaths and minimizing the birth defects and cancers tied to it years afterward.
Published to coincide with the mission's 50th anniversary, a meticulously researched account of the Apollo 11 program also examines its astronauts, flight controllers and engineers as well as its role in shaping the Mercury and Gemini missions. 75,000 first printing
Draws on 20 years of research and recently discovered evidence in a revisionist account of the infamous Lizzie Borden trial that explores professional and public opinions while considering how Gilded Age values and fears influenced the case. 100,000 first printing.
A Johns Hopkins-trained cardiologist and host of Univision Network's Dr. Juan presents a scientifically based 14-day plan for weight loss without cravings or hunger, outlining straightforward steps for improving heart health and incorporating motivational rewards. 60,000 first printing
A performance expert, revealing the secret behind many top athletes and executives, offers a transformative guide in which he teaches how to create a heroic alter ego to activate when things are not going one's way. 75,000 first printing.
A lifelong resident of Dannemora and a former prison guard tells the first-hand story of the 2015 breakout of two vicious convicted murderers from the Clinton Correctional Facility in New York, launching the most extensive manhunt in state history.
The former deputy director of the FBI details how law enforcement battles terror threats, Russian crime and attacks by the White House itself on the U.S. Constitution.
A Georgetown University computer scientist outlines a minimalist approach to technology involving a radical reduction of personal online time as part of a healthy lifestyle choice to render technology the tools of humans, not the other way around.
The best-selling author and founder of the Girls Who Code nonprofit shares insights into the toxic cultural standards affecting girls today, explaining how girls can transition from perfectionism to more courageous practices that understand the value of imperfection.
Based on interviews, transcripts and archival material, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist delves into the history of racial discrimination at Fort Leavenworth military prison, where a disproportionate number of black condemned soldiers were executed when compared to the white ones.
Tells the true story of Odette Sansom, the British spy who operated in occupied France and fell in love with her commanding officer during World War II. By the internationally best-selling author of Into the Lion's Mouth. (military history). 50,000 first printing. (This book was also included in the December 2018 issue of Forecast.)
The best-selling author of Girl, Wash Your Face and founder of TheChicSite.com urges women to stop feeling self-conscious about their ambitions and to start pursuing their dreams with confidence, outlining specific behaviors that promote moving forward
An illustrated guide from the HausWitch store and brand founder explains how to create a beautiful, healing living space using earth magic, meditation, herbalism, self-awareness, tarot, astrology, feminist spirituality, and interior decoration
Discusses the scientific quest to understand how and why organisms age by describing astonishing experiments including transfusing blood between young and old rats and transplanting the first human head and interviewing key scientists in the field.
The prize-winning historian and author of The Final Pagan Generation offers a revisionist history of the Roman Republic that explains why it transitioned from freedom to autocracy, triggering civil wars and the imperial reign of Augustus. 25,000 first printing
A founder of the legendary U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School describes how he picked the finest pilots with a shoestring budget and created a program to help train new generations of fighters, from Miramar to Area 51 to the Vietnam War.
A Stanford University economist examines how human networks drive inequality, social immobility and political polarization and are often overlooked factors in success and failure, examining the role of social structures in patterns ranging from disease outbreak to financial crises.
Argues that the Bible should be used as a dynamic instrument for study that offers insight and provokes its readers to find their own answers to spiritual questions
A psychologist and regular contributor to Scientific American uses academic case studies, examples from popular culture and anecdotes from everyday life to determine exactly what constitutes the concept of "evil." 30,000 first printing
The author of Jackie After O examines the complex relationship between suffragist leader Alice Paul and President Woodrow Wilson, revealing the life-risking measures that Paul and her supporters endured to gain voting rights for American women. 60,000 first printing
The best-selling author of The Four Tendencies and The Happiness Project reveals the link between external order and inner calm, listing more than 150 customizable ideas for minimizing clutter to promote better productivity, creativity and energy
"It seems that practically every day there is news about some new super-nutrient, super diet, or super food that promises to help us to be healthier, smarter, happier, fight disease, lose weight, or live longer. Some of this information propels temporaryfood or diet fads, some of it is subsequently discredited, and some becomes staid wisdom of healthy eating.
"Explores the challenges to humanity posed by the digital future, presenting a detailed examination of the unprecedented form of power called ""surveillance capitalism,"" and the quest by powerful corporations to predict and control our behavior."
The former deputy director of the FBI details how law enforcement battles terror threats, Russian crime and attacks by the White House itself on the U.S. Constitution.
Revised: April 2019
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