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Barton Biggs
HEDGEHOGGING
WEALTH, WAR & WISDOM
#1 "Best Finance and Investing Book" Amazon.com Editors!
Biggs wields a mighty pen, often moving markets with judgments offered in a graceful, witty prose. Barron’s
Biggs, one of Wall Street's biggest stars... lays out in WEALTH, WAR & WISDOM the steps [to] take in times of war and other major upheavals. The Boston Globe
If the world is going to hell in a handcart, what should you buy? With newspaper headlines dominated by the credit crisis, and with big banking names perceived to be under threat, this is a question all investors need to consider [with] Mr. Biggs's advice. The Economist |
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Patrick J. Buchanan
STATE OF EMERGENCY: The Third World Invasion and Conquest of America
WHERE THE RIGHT WENT WRONG: How Neoconservatives Subverted the Reagan Revolution and Hijacked the Bush Presidency
THE DEATH OF THE WEST: How Dying Populations and Immigrant Invasions Imperil Our Country and Civilization
DAY OF RECKONING: How Hubris, Ideology, and Greed are Tearing America Apart
CHURCHILL, HITLER, AND THE UNNECESSARY WAR: How Britain Lost Its Empire and the West Lost the World
All New York Times Bestsellers!
Buchanan can write, and he knows how to provoke. His foreign policy prescriptions are not likely to be adopted by the nominee of either major party in 2008, but he presents them forcefully and often persuasively. They deserve a wide hearing in American politics. The New York Times
Buchanan is an honest writer who opens his mind and psyche in a way few people can... He minces nothing except an occasional opponent. The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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Susan Butler
MY DEAR MR. STALIN: The Complete Correspondence of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph V. Stalin
History owes a debt to Susan Butler for the collection and annotation of these exchanges. Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.
[Susan Butler] shows considerable insight [into the] friendship between the Hudson Valley aristocrat educated at Groton, Harvard, and Columbia, and the son of a drunken Georgian cobbler. The New Republic
MY DEAR MR. STALIN reveals between the lines what was said -- and what wasn't said -- in the hundreds of letters Roosevelt and Stalin exchanged during World War Two that would chart the course of postwar history. The Moscow Times
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Christopher Ciccone
LIFE WITH MY SISTER MADONNA
#2 New York Times Bestseller!
#1 London Times Bestseller!
Sold in more than two dozen foreign countries!
Ciccone, who worked closely with his older sibling for years, serves some tasty morsels of madness. There are surreally humorous life-in-a-bubble moments throughout... For sun worshippers in need of a good beach read, it's hard to beat. Entertainment Weekly
The release of LIFE WITH MY SISTER MADONNA -- the breathless tell-all from the Material Girl's brother Christopher Ciccone -- couldn't have been more fortuitously timed. Time Magazine
This is the best book ever written about Madonna. The London Times |
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Kellyanne Conway
Celinda Lake
WHAT WOMEN REALLY WANT: How American Women Are Quietly Erasing Political, Racial, Class, and Religious Lines to Change the Way We Live
Renowned Washington pollsters Lake and Conway…seek to discover what makes American women tick, and their insights are both startling and edifying. The San Francisco Chronicle
A new book by two women pollsters, Democrat Celinda Lake and Republican Kellyanne Conway, WHAT WOMEN REALLY WANT …presents an interesting new paradigm for assessing where American women are today. CBS News
[Conway and Lake’s] research does reflect opinions and behaviors that have the potential to transform American political culture. Los Angeles Times
The portrait that Lake and Conway coax from their numbers will be illuminating and fascinating for women and their partners. WHAT WOMEN REALLY WANT will also be an important resource for marketers and political campaigns. Washington Post |
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Tom Crisp
THE BOOK OF BOB: Choice Words, Memorable Men
THE BOOK OF BILL: Choice Words, Memorable Men
Yes, at long last , a book filled with the musings of great guys named Bob. The Courier Journal
So, who wrote this charming book... Who can I congratulate for taking a serious look at Bobs all over the world? It must be another proud Bob. Right? Wrong! Tom Crisp wrote this fascinating collection. Bob Frisk, The Daily Herald
Churchill once wrote: “Quotations when engraved upon the memory give you good thoughts. They also make you anxious to read the authors and look for more.” The same might be said of Tom Crisp’s BOOK OF BILL. Bill Hamilton, The Sackville Tribune Post |
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Nina DiSesa
SEDUCING THE BOYS CLUB: Uncensored Tactics from a Woman at the Top
National Bestseller!
[A] candid, opinionated, and shrewd memoir... there can be no doubt of the truth of the experiences she describes. The New York Times
DiSesa's spirited voice, honed by years of ad writing, leads the reader through the lessons she learned... Hers is an entertaining, fast-paced, and useful read. Conde Nast Portfolio.com
Priceless? Maybe. Provocative? Absolutely. The Minneapolis Star Tribune |
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Amitai Etzioni
SECURITY FIRST: For a Muscular, Moral Foreign Policy
NEW COMMON GROUND: A New America, A New World
An important, must-read book for the rising leadership in the United State, as it prepares for the crucial 2008 elections, a time for change from the status quo, and for America’s friends around the world. Shuja Nawaz, former Director, International Atomic Energy Agency
After foreign policy disasters from Rwanda to 9-11 to the Iraq War, alternatives to realist, liberal, and neoconservatives shibboleths are desperately needed. Learned but accessible, sweeping yet detailed, SECURITY FIRST offers a distinctive approach that can help America forge a new path. Clifford Bob, author of The Marketing of Rebellion |
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Eamonn Fingleton
IN THE JAWS OF THE DRAGON: America's Fate in the Coming Era of Chinese Hegemony
Eamonn Fingleton demonstrates once again why his analyses of modern capitalism deserve serious attention. He identifies the elements of China's business model that depart sharply from easy Western assumptions -- and he lays out the consequences of seeing China the way outsiders would like it to be, rather than the way it is. James Fallows, The Atlantic Monthly.
The more heavily that U.S. media conglomerates invest in China, the more vulnerable they become to Chinese pressure to censor their reportage. As Fingleton shows, what we don't know can hurt us. This is a fascinating book with truly unique insights. Pat Choate, author of AGENTS OF INFLUENCE |
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Rodes Fishburne
GOING TO SEE THE ELEPHANT
National Bestseller!
Amazon Significant Seven Selection
Indie Next List Notable Book
Delightfully visual, full of whimsy, adventure, and blithely caustic social commentary. Booklist (Starred Review)
Rodes Fishburne is a marksman hunting down first-novel fame, and he never misses. Tom Wolfe
Fishburne’s a fantacist, and his sweet comic novel is as light as a bright balloon, and just as appealing. USA Today
GOING TO SEE THE ELEPHANT will delight... those who cherish reading unforgettable first novels. It is both funny and wise. James Patterson |
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Lucinda Fleeson
WAKING UP IN EDEN: In Pursuit of an Impassioned Life on an Imperiled Hawaiian Island
National Bestseller!
Take one part coming-of-middle-age memoir, stir in an environmental storyline, add a dose of gardening... and you’ve got a recipe for not only a sweet book, but also a sweet life, the “impassioned life” that each of us searches for. And deserves. Philadelphia Inquirer
...a spirited and daring pilgrimage that is both revelatory and enlightening. Booklist
Fleeson rises to the occasion... Her message is certainly timeless. Carolyn See in the Washington Post |
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Jeff Gammage
CHINA GHOSTS: My Daughter's Journey to America, My Passage to Fatherhood
[A] moving geographic and psychological odyssey to China... Gammage's dramatic account will be a boon to prospective parents who follow in his footsteps. USA Today
Gammage's beautifully written memoir... weaves together emotionally wrenching narrative with insightful social commentary. The Philadelphia Inquirer
The most informative and heartfelt book I’ve read about the adoption of girls from China. Lisa See, author of Snow flower and the Secret Fan |
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Norton Garfinkle
THE AMERICAN DREAM VS. THE GOSPEL OF WEALTH: The Fight for a Productive Middle-Class Economy
UNITING AMERICA: Restoring the Vital Center to American Democracy (Editor)
Sticking with fiscal discipline, rewarding hard work, investing in our people, and growing a strong middle class -- Norton Garfinkle addresses these important economic issues… to maintain the American Dream for future generations. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
The most important book I've read in years. Bill Moyers
These essays from the thoughtful center help us to understand the sources of this democratic challenge... A welcome and illuminating collection. Jeffrey Rosen, author of The Unwanted Gaze and The Naked Crowd |
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Georgie Anne Geyer
WHEN CATS REIGNED LIKE KINGS: On the Trail of the Sacred Cats
Ms. Geyer’s colorful history illuminates the noble cats of ages past and their progression to more egalitarian American felines. Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski
It is to be expected that one of the sterling foreign correspondents of her time treats cats like reigning potentates. Geyer has printed a fascinating portrait of the lavish world of cats in foreign and ancient lands. Robert Novak
A fascinating trip into that cat world from one cool-cat writer. Paul Duke, PBS Washington Week in Review |
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Joshua Goldstein
THE REAL PRICE OF WAR: How You Pay for the War on Terror
An important book for all Americans about the real cost of the War on Terror. General Wesley K. Clark
Joshua Goldstein’s argument is simple, powerfully argued and persuasive. Nisid Hajari, Newsweek International
Compact and cogent…Goldstein makes a fine example of a nonideologue at work. Publishers Weekly |
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Victoria Hallerman
HOW WE SURVIVED PROSTATE CANCER: What We Did and What We Should Have Done
More than just a personal memoir, this tour of duty from the wife of a prostate cancer survivor is packed with critical information... Hallerman is blunt and unflinching regarding their mortal and marital crises, and explicit in her advice to avoid despair, self-blame and isolation… Moving and highly useful. Publishers Weekly (Starred review)
This book is a candid portrayal of the effect that the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer can have on a significant other. Filled with excellent resources. E. Darracott Vaughan, Jr., M.D., New-York Presbyterian Hospital
Beautifully written--what else would you expect from a poet?--and incredibly helpful. Marc Silver, author of Breast Cancer Husband |
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Donna Hanover
MY BOYFRIEND’S BACK: Fifty True Stories of Reconnecting with a Long-Lost Love
New York Times Bestseller (extended list)!
For anyone who believes in happy endings, MY BOYFRIEND’S BACK is an inspiration. Ellen Levine, Good Housekeeping
What a triumph! MY BOYFRIEND’S BACK is witty, engaging, and a sheer delight to read. Liz Smith |
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Frances Kuffel
PASSING FOR THIN: Losing Half My Weight and Finding My Self
ANGRY FAT GIRLS: 5 Women, 500 Pounds, and a Year of Losing It... Again
Kuffel’s narrative never flags in intimacy, honesty, or compassion. With keen humor and disarming skill, Kuffel introduces readers to the most private moments of five women… [The] conclusion should prove unforgettable for anyone who has struggled with self esteem or addiction issues. Publishers Weekly
[Kuffel’s] writing is as clear and sharp as broken glass. A glorious read. The New York Times
Inspiring... brazenly intimate... offers a powerful rebuff to anyone who believes that people can't change. USA Today |
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Karen LeFrak
JAKE THE PHILHARMONIC DOG
JAKE THE BALLET DOG
I have met Jake backstage at the Philharmonic, and he is a friendly dog with heroic qualities, like Snoopy, Toto, Nana, and Old Yeller, worthy of a book. Life at a great orchestra is much more fun with a good dog nearby. Garrison Keillor
Open these books to raise the curtain on the wonderful world of the arts. Mikhail Baryshnikov
This is a wonderful book. Your kids will love it. Regis Philbin |
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Melissa McConnell
EVIDENCE OF LOVE
Melissa McConnell writes with the nuance and control of a true insider. The New Yorker
I found ‘Evidence of Love’ mesmerizing. The prose -- at once elegiac, ironic and ambiguous -- is an engine that drives McConnell's complicated tale with terrific acceleration. John Lahr
This first novel is a beautifully written story questioning what we really know about those we love and lyrically detailing the loss of love and the grieving process. Booklist |
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David Moats
CIVIL WARS: The Battle for Gay Marriage
Notable Book of the Year: American Library Association!
CIVIL WARS comes at the right moment…[Moats] tells the story on a human scale, writing about individuals rather than trends, and wisely avoids ideological biases. The New York Times Book Review
Moats won a Pulitzer Prize for his editorials on the issue, and CIVIL WARS tells a compelling, emotionally moving story. The Washington Post
An important contribution to the history of civil rights in the United States. Publishers Weekly (starred review) |
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Leon Root, M.D.
BEAUTIFUL BONES WITHOUT HORMONES: The All-New Natural Diet and Exercise Program to Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis
Dr. Root writes in the clearest and most informative way. He has a book that anyone who even suspects that he or she has osteoporosis—and that is a great number of us—should immediately read. Barbara Walters
An eye-opening account of a very serious disease, osteoporosis, by a thoughtful leader in the field. Tim McCarver, Fox Sports
Do we need this book? Yes, yes, yes! It’s packed with information you won’t find anywhere else. Helen Gurley Brown, Cosmopolitan International |
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Sadia Shepard
THE GIRL FROM FOREIGN: A Search for Shipwrecked Ancestors, Forgotten Histories, and a Sense of Home
National Bestseller!
In this elegantly crafted memoir, the author sets out to fulfill her grandmother's dying wish that she learn about her heritage... her writing is vivid and her meditations on heritage and grief are moving. The New Yorker
Shepard has written an exquisite book... a penetrating analysis of cultures and geography, family and identity. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Besides being a personal memoir and a portrait of a family that includes the world's three major monotheistic religions, THE GIRL FROM FOREIGN is a rich tapestry of theology, art, emotions, and forgotten lore... in the author's laudable accomplishment. The Washington Post |
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David Silver
SMART STARTUPS: How Entrepreneurs and Corporations can Profit by Starting Online Communities
THE SOCIAL NETWORK BUSINESS PLAN: 18 Strategies That Will Create Great Wealth
If entrepreneurship is a religion, then Silver is its high priest. USA Today
David’s book gives you a blueprint for succeeding in the future. Bob Crull, founder and CEO, OneSite.com
For anyone interested in developing, building, and operating a social network, you need David Silver's book as a flight instruction manual. David brings his wealth of experience in online marketing, technology, and finance to you through the pages of this essential book. Eric Targan, founder and CEO, BTC Interactive, the Internet's first viral marketer |
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David Smick
THE WORLD IS CURVED: Hidden Dangers to the Global Economy
New York Times Business Book Bestseller!
New York Times Poli-Book Bestseller!
New York Times Bestseller (extended list)!
Business Week Bestseller!
Wall Street Journal "Top Five Business Books"
President Bill Clinton calls it "one of the top three books on the financial crisis."
THE WORLD IS CURVED is an essential read for those who wish to understand the workings, politics, and distresses of the global financial system. David Smick has done an outstanding job. Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board; author of THE AGE OF TURBULENCE
Astonishingly prescient. David Brooks, New York Times
David Smick understands, as few do, that international finance depends on politics and passions as much as on policies. Agree or disagree, his sense of where we have been and where we are going deserves close attention. Lawrence H. Summers, Head of National Economic Council for President Barack Obama
Eerily prescient. David Ignatius, The Washington Post |
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Annie Spiegelman
TALKING DIRT: The Dirt Diva's Guide to Organic Gardening
While offering plenty of sound and sensible organic gardening advice, Spiegelman lightens the load with quippy asides and pithy observations that make the reading experience feel more like a casual conversation with a good, green-thumbed friend than a lecture from a stuffy horticulturist. All joking aside, it’s evident Spiegelman knows whereof she speaks. Booklist
It's hard to resist a gardening book that's both chock-full of information and fun to read. Nell Newman, cofounder and president of Newman's Own Organics
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David Tutera
BIG BIRTHDAYS: The Party Planner Celebrates Life's Milestones
AMERICA ENTERTAINS: A Year of Imaginative Parties
THE PARTY PLANNER
David Tutera creates something so fabulous: he is the artist of developing fantasies into realities. Page Davis, Trading Spaces
A party planner to the stars, Tutera presents how-to entertaining books that are lush and appealing… for anyone hoping to throw unforgettable bashes. Publishers Weekly
David has exquisite taste, incomparable style and flair. Star Jones |
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Alan Wolfe
DOES DEMOCRACY STILL WORK?
Wolfe is the most interesting public intellectual in the country. His disturbing book provides rich food for thought about the future of our polity. Stanford Levinson, University of Texas Law School
A startling, devastating critique of contemporary American democracy from one of the country’s most measured and respected social and political thinkers. Thomas E. Mann, Brookings Institution
DOES AMERICAN DEMOCRACY STILL WORK? will be widely read, ardently debated, and highly influential. Martin Shefter |
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Dan Yankelovitch
PROFIT WITH HONOR: The New Stage of Market Capitalism
UNITING AMERICA: Restoring the Vital Center to American Democracy (Editor)
This is the one book that every Chairman and CEO must read this year. Ged Davis, World Economic Forum
Rarely a new book comes along in which nearly every sentence deserves underlining. Such books are essential, and wise…They don't come along often, because they take a lifetime to write. PROFIT WITH HONOR is such a book. Christian Science Monitor
Americans tired of both Republican and Democratic bromides will find much to think about in this collection of centrist thinking. Morris P. Fiorina, author of Culture War? The Myth of a Polarized America |
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Tanya Zuckerbrot
THE F-FACTOR DIET: Discover the Secret to Permanent Weight Loss
Enjoy healthful, delicious foods on a sustainable diet that will shed pounds, boost energy, lower cholesterol, and reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. New York Daily News
Eat more, weigh less. The Washington Post
The book is ideal for urbanites- as it includes extensive options for eating out. The New York Post
The F-Factor Diet helped me lower my cholesterol and lose 90 pounds. This is the best I have felt in years! Brian Dennehy, Tony Winner |
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