 The Accidental Feminist: How Elizabeth Taylor Raised Our Consciousness and We Were Too Distracted By Her Beauty to Notice
By M. G. Lord
The author of Forever Barbie reveals how Elizabeth Taylor’s on-screen persona introduced influential feminist ideas to mainstream audiences, from gender discrimination and birth control to the roles of women and sexual choices.
The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program: Keep Your Brain Healthy for the Rest of Your Life
By Gary Small & Gigi Vorgan
The best-selling authors of The Memory Bible offer a complete plan for the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, in a book that covers nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction, and includes plenty of memory-boosting workouts, puzzles, and games.
Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google? Trick Questions, Zen-Like Riddles, Insanely Difficult Puzzles, and Other Devious Interviewing Techniques You Need to Know to Get a Job Anywhere in the New Economy
By William Poundstone
The author of How Would You Move Mount Fuji? presents answers and solutions to some of the weirdest and most challenging interview questions, discusses the importance of creative thinking, and how to beat your competition in today’s job market.
Be the Miracle: 50 Lessons for Making the Impossible Possible
By Regina Brett
A newspaper columnist for Cleveland’s Plain Dealer and the author of God Never Blinks offers essays and stories to inspire everyone to make positive changes, make a difference in the world around them, and even witness a miracle.
The Body Language of Dating: Read His Signals, Send Your Own, and Get the Guy
By Tonya Reiman
A weekly contributor to The O’Reilly Factor and nationally renowned body language expert explains how to recognize and interpret key physical clues in a variety of dating scenarios, identifying the evolutionary purposes of every part of the male and female anatomy to reveal practical tactics for seduction, connection, and enduring romance.
Buy High, Sell Higher: Why Buy-and-Hold Is Dead and Other Investing Lessons From CNBC’s “The Liquidator”
By Joe Terranova
The chief market strategist for Virtus Investment Partners and a regular on CNBC’s Fast Money series shows investors how to move away from the old, broken, “buy low/sell high” investment model and still build a winning portfolio.
Changing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music
By Tricia Tunstall
Tunstall reveals the effect that education can have on positive social change by examining the life of a conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the unique program that nurtured his talent in his native Venezuela and its current availability in the U.S.
Childism: Confronting Prejudice Against Children
By Elisabeth Young-Bruehl
The author argues that prejudice exists against children as a group, and that it is comparable to racism, sexism, and homophobia.
 City of Fortune: How Venice Ruled the Seas
By Roger Crowley
Drawing on first-hand accounts of pitched sea battles, skillful negotiations, and diplomatic maneuvers, the best-selling author of Empires of the Sea offers a complete history of Venice’s centuries-long reign as a naval power and maritime trading empire.
Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010
By Charles Murray
The controversial best-selling author of The Bell Curve presents a sobering critique of the white American class structure that argues that the paths of social mobility that once advanced the nation are now serving to further isolate an elite upper class while enforcing a growing and resentful white underclass, with culturally disastrous potential.
Contrarian Investment Strategies: The Psychological Edge
By David N. Dreman
A major revision of the author’s investment classic introduces managers to important new findings in psychology to demonstrate why most investment strategies are flawed, outlining atypical strategies based on the author’s “efficient market theory” designed to prevent over- and under-valuations while crash-proofing a portfolio.
Democracy, Expertise, and Academic Freedom: A First Amendment Jurisprudence for the Modern State
By Robert C. Post
In a report that calls for a distribution and establishment of expertise, a leading legal scholar outlines incomplete areas in prevailing theories of freedom of speech, arguing that today’s support of universal freedoms of opinion are not able to preserve expert knowledge that is necessary for a thriving democracy.
 Design in Nature: How the Constructal Law Governs Evolution in Biology, Physics, Technology, and Social Organization
By Adrian Bejan and J. Peder Zane
The authors reveal how recurring patterns in nature are accounted for by a single governing principle of physics, and explain how all designs in the world, from biological life to inanimate systems, evolve in a sequence of ever-improving designs that facilitate flow.
Diet Rehab: 28 Days to Finally Stop Craving the Foods That Make You Fat
By Dr. Mike Dow
The co-host of Freaky Eaters outlines a four-week program for ending junk food cravings without withdrawal, explaining how unhealthy foods have addictive properties that directly contribute to diet failure and how to gradually decrease unhealthy eating habits while incorporating foods and activities that boost serotonin and dopamine levels.
Distrust That Particular Flavor
By William Gibson
A first collection of nonfiction writings by the best-selling author of Neuromancer includes his Wired magazine article on the Singapore trial of a drug trafficker; his New York Times piece on what’s wrong with the Internet; and his Rolling Stone-published essay on the way music documents modern culture.
The Fine Print: How Big Companies Use “Plain English” and Other Tricks to Rob You Blind
By David Cay Johnston
The best-selling author of Free Lunch identifies ways that powerful corporations are victimizing everyday consumers, explaining what jargon and fine print in everyday bills and contracts are actually saying and how they obscure additional costs.
 Girl Hunter: Revolutionizing the Way We Eat, One Hunt at a Time
By Georgia Pellegrini
A provocative account by a French Culinary Institute graduate describes the experiences that changed her views on meat sourcing and informed her resolve to take up hunting, describing her research with skilled professionals, and her subsequent efforts to create recipes using foods she can supply for herself.
Girl Land
By Caitlin Flanagan
An essayist describes the modern transition from girl to woman and discusses the changes that have taken place in the process over the past 30 years while still finding that the landmarks through the journey have remained remarkably the same.
Glock: The Rise of America’s Gun
By Paul Barrett
A Bloomberg Businessweek managing editor draws on fifteen years of research to trace the story of the American gun market as reflected by an Austrian six-cylinder revolver, tracing how it has become a weapon of choice for wielders on both sides of the law, the entertainment industry, and among Second Amendment enthusiasts.
Greedy Bastards: How We Can Stop Corporate Communists, Banksters, and Other Vampires From Sucking America Dry
By Dylan Ratigan
The host of The Dylan Ratigan Show and creator of Fast Money provides a blueprint for overcoming partisan and corrupt government while restoring the American Dream, and identifies five key areas of national concern including education, health care, and reliance on foreign oil.
 Hannibal and Me: What History’s Greatest Military Strategist Can Teach Us About Success and Failure
By Andreas Kluth
An Economist correspondent explains how the epic decisions of the Carthaginian general and other famous historical figures can reveal why people overcome or succumb to failures, and shares dramatic and inspirational advice about understanding human behavior and pursuing personal success.
Heaven Cracks, Earth Shakes: The Tangshan Earthquake and the Death of Mao’s China
By James Palmer
Palmer documents the tumultuous years in China surrounding the death of Chairman Mao, providing coverage of contributing factors ranging from the death of popular premier Zhou Enlai and growing anger towards the Gang of Four to the 1976 earthquake in Tangshan and resistance to the Cultural Revolution.
How We Love Now: Sex and the New Intimacy in Second Adulthood
By Suzanne Braun Levine
The award-winning former editor of Ms. Magazine builds on the philosophies introduced in Inventing the Rest of Our Lives and Fifty Is the New Fifty to counsel mature women on how to enjoy a healthy and fulfilling sexual life, sharing illuminating stories about women who are discovering modern opportunities for renewed passion and intimacy.
The Ice Balloon: S. A. Andree and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration
By Alec Wilkinson
Wilkinson documents the dramatic 1897 flight of a visionary Swedish explorer who attempted to discover the North Pole in a hydrogen balloon, placing his story against a backdrop of period exploration and scientific discovery while describing the formidable environmental conditions that challenged his efforts.
 I’d Rather Be in Charge: A Legendary Business Leader Shows You How to Find Joy, Power, and Pride at Work
By Charlotte Beers
A CEO of two worldwide ad agencies and undersecretary of state under General Colin Powell outlines recommendations for women on how to reach previously unattainable leadership positions, explaining how women can build strategic relationships at higher levels of management while making the most of their knowledge, experience, and talents.
King Larry: The Life and Ruins of a Billionaire Genius
By James D. Scurlock
The award-winning author and creator of the documentary Maxed Out shares a portrait of Larry Hillblom that evaluates the DHL co-founder and billionaire as a mercurial eccentric and hedonist, providing coverage of his expatriate activism, his 1995 disappearance, and the legal battles over his estate.
Knights of the Sea: The True Story of the Boxer and the Enterprise and the War of 1812
By David Hanna
A history teacher brings to life the only sea battle fought during the War of 1812, involving the British ship Boxer and the USS Enterprise, which led to the U.S. Navy’s changed position in the war.
The Last Great Game: Duke vs. Kentucky and the 2.1 Seconds That Changed Basketball
By Gene Wojciechowski
An award-winning ESPN senior national columnist presents an account of the definitive 1992 NCAA East Regional final between Duke and Kentucky, sharing vivid insider perspectives on its forefront players and coaches and the competition’s sensational final-seconds victory.
 A Line in the Sand: The Anglo-French Struggle for the Middle East, 1914-1948
By James Barr
The author of Setting the Desert on Fire uses recently declassified French and British government documents to describe how the two countries secretly divided the Middle East during World War I and the effect these “mandates” had on local Arabs and Jews.
The Little Book of Bull’s Eye Investing
By John F. Mauldin
Drawing on his key observations and philosophies about the financial world’s last decade, Mauldin counsels readers on what he believes will be best practices for the near future, organizing comprehensive coverage under such sections as “The Muddle Through Economy” and “Taking Stock (or Bonds or Hedge Funds)” to offer guidance on how to adjust an investment portfolio for current challenges.
The Magic Room: A Story About the Love We Wish for Our Daughters
By Jeffrey Zaslow
The author of the best-selling The Girls From Ames traces the cultural process through which American women become married as reflected by the experiences of patrons at a family-owned bridal shop in Michigan, offering insight into how the rite of passage reflects national views on marriage.
Money Well Spent? The Truth Behind the Trillion-Dollar Stimulus, the Biggest Economic Recovery Plan in History
By Michael Grabell
An award-nominated ProPublica reporter traces the evolution of the historic American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 while offering insight into its fiercely partisan supporters and detractors, explaining how the money was spent and what the author believes will be the likely outcome of the stimulus plan on the U.S. economy.
 Now or Never: Saving America From Economic Collapse
By Jim DeMint
A republican senator from South Carolina describes how the country is headed toward “economic Armageddon” and gives voters the information they need to choose the right candidates at every level of government in the upcoming 2012 election.
Oh My Gods: A Modern Retelling of Greek and Roman Myths
By Philip Freeman
A professor of classics and visiting scholar at the Harvard Divinity School presents modern interpretations of traditional Greek and Roman myths that render classic themes accessible to a new generation of readers.
Only the Crazy and Fearless Win Big! The Surprising Secrets to Success in Business and in Life
By Arthur Wylie
In a book that draws on anecdotes from across the spectrum, from Malcolm X’s renunciation of violence to Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ launch of his own clothing line, Wylie encourages readers to take chances in order to achieve true success.
The Physique 57 Solution: The Groundbreaking, 2-Week Plan for a Lean, Beautiful Body
By Tanya Becker and Jennifer Maanavi
The founders of the New York City fitness company provide a two-week workout plan based on isotonic and isometric exercises that work each muscle group to effectively build lean muscle mass and sculpt one’s body in just 57 minutes a day.
 Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
By Susan Cain
A former Wall Street attorney, business coach, and creator of ThePowerofIntroverts.com website demonstrates how introverted people are misunderstood and undervalued in today’s culture, charting the rise of extrovert ideology while sharing anecdotal examples to counsel readers on how to use introvert talents to adapt to various situations and empower introverted children.
Revolution 2.0: A Memoir and Call to Action
By Wael Ghonim
A key figure behind the Egyptian uprising in January, 2011, which resulted in the ousting of President Mubarak, tells the riveting inside story and presents lessons on how to unleash the power of crowds to create political change.
Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul: Church, State, and the Birth of Liberty
By John M. Barry
A revelatory analysis of the 17th-century theologian’s integral role in shaping early America’s religion, political power, and individual rights, places his story against a backdrop of Puritanism and the English Civil War while providing coverage of such subjects as Edward Coke and the evolving debate on the separation of church and state.
A Safeway in Arizona: What the Gabrielle Giffords Shooting Tells Us About the Grand Canyon State and Life in America
By Tom Zoellner
An Arizona native and friend of the Giffords documents the January, 2011, assassination attempt that killed six people and wounded eighteen others, including the U.S. Representative, and analyzes vulnerabilities in the state’s political and socioeconomic landscape that the author believes allowed the shooting to happen.
 The Serial Killer Whisperer: How One Man’s Tragedy Helped Unlock the Deadliest Secrets of the World’s Most Terrifying Killer
By Pete Earley
Earley documents the true story of an average American family whose idyllic life was shattered by a devastating accident and the experiences of a tormented man who found purpose by learning how to connect and glean vital information from serial murderers.
The Smartest Money Book You’ll Ever Read: Everything You Need to Know About Growing, Spending, and Enjoying Your Money
By Daniel R. Solin
An investor advisor representative who has appeared on CBS and CNN provides a no-nonsense guide to minimize taxes, buy or sell property, manage health care premiums, or retire early, and explains how and when to do things in order to realize financial independence.
Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power
By Zbigniew K. Brzezinski
A Johns Hopkins foreign policy strategist explains America’s vital role in achieving global stability, addressing four major areas of concern while outlining recommendations for a long-term plan to help America reclaim and maintain global power and support.
Taking People With You: The Only Way to Make Big Things Happen
By David Novak
Novak outlines the author’s trademarked management program for creating enthusiastic and focused teams, sharing straightforward, jargon-free recommendations for such topics as understanding the employee perspective, setting big goals, and acknowledging personal weaknesses.
 Thinking Small: The Long, Strange Trip of the Volkswagen Beetle
By Andrea Hiott
Published to coincide with the release of the newly-redesigned VW Beetle, a history of the iconic car reveals the agendas of famous design contributors including Ferdinand Porsche, Adolf Hitler, and Heinrich Nordhoff, and describes the 1950s advertising campaign in America that launched its phenomenal success.
Tina’s Mouth: An Existential Comic Diary
By Mari Araki
Maintaining an “existential diary” for an English honors class assignment in the style of Jean-Paul Sartre, jaded Indian-American Tina, a sophomore at a fancy-sounding Southern California public school, used it to make scathing observations about her peers, her family, and the foibles of adolescence.
A Universe From Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather Than Nothing
By Lawrence M. Krauss
The internationally renowned cosmologist and author of the best-selling The Physics of Star Trek shares provocative and revelatory answers to such philosophical conundrums as the origins of the universe and how is everything going to end, offering scientific explanations about the immense process through which life evolved.
Vanished Kingdoms: The Rise and Fall of States and Nations
By Norman Davies
Davies chronicles the history of fourteen lost European kingdoms and what their stories can teach the modern world, providing sweeping narrative accounts of the rise and fall of such forgotten civilizations as Aragon, Etruria, and the Kingdom of the Two Burgandies.
 The Wandering Gene and the Indian Princess: Race, Religion, and DNA
By Jeff Wheelwright
Wheelwright reveals the surprising history of a family who believed their forbearers to be of Native American and Spanish Catholic descent, but after one of them develops breast cancer they discover that they carry a genetic variant characteristic of Jews.
Wanted Women: Faith, Lies, and the War on Terror: the Lives of Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Aafia Siddiqui
By Deborah Scroggins
The journalist and author of Emma’s War highlights the lives of two champions of Muslim women’s rights, Islam critic Ayaan Hirsi Ali, and neuroscientist Aafia Siddiqui, to examine the role women have played in the conflict between radical Islam and the West.
The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It
By Kelly McGonigal
The award-winning author of Psychology Today’s “Science of Willpower” blog draws on the latest research and scientific insights as covered in her popular Stanford University course to define willpower and how to promote personal well-being through an understanding of willpower-related mind-body responses.
Would It Kill You to Stop Doing That? A Modern Guide to Manners
By Henry Alford
A contributing humorist to the New York Times and Spy tackles etiquette and manners for the modern age, providing interviews with civility experts like Judith Martin and Tim Gunn, and more unlikely subjects including a former prisoner and an army sergeant.
 Your Body Beautiful: Clockstopping Secrets to Staying Healthy, Strong, and Sexy in Your 30s, 40s, and Beyond
By Jennifer Ashton
The Early Show CBS News medical correspondent and author of The Body Scoop for Girls shares advice for women on how to maximize health and vitality throughout midlife, and cites up-to-the-minute scientific research to provide recommendations for diet, exercise, and enabling healthy habits.
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