A New Yorker copy veteran presents laugh-out-loud descriptions of some of the most common and vexing errors in language and usage, drawing on examples from classic literature and pop culture while sharing anecdotes from her work with celebrated writers.
A companion to Bill O'Reilly's documentary series Legends and Lies: The Real West offers an eye-opening look at the truth behind the western legends we all think we know.
In an effort to determine why the atrocity occurred, the author traces the lives of the two immigrant brothers responsible for the Boston Marathon bombings.
Academy Award–winning producer Brian Grazer and an acclaimed business journalist examine the weekly “curiosity conversations” that have inspired Grazer to create some of America's favorite and iconic movies and television shows—from 24 to A Beautiful Mind.
The award-winning host of The Kitchen presents a culinary guide based on her Hampton summers to demonstrate how to entertain in ways that stimulate the senses, sharing such recipes as salad Niçoise, peach blueberry cobbler and prosciutto-wrapped figs.
Argues for the virtues of a liberal arts education even as cultural trends are moving toward skill-based education, citing such benefits as the ability to write, express oneself, think critically, be creative, communicate, and learn as the indispensable gifts of liberal education.
An authoritative account of Japanese-internment activities during World War II draws on survivor testimonies and personal correspondences to illuminate the injustices suffered by detainees and the stories of those who tried to advocate on their behalf.
A retired NYPD lieutenant shares the most entertaining and engrossing true stories from his two decades on the beat, including when he mistook a dentist as an armed robbery suspect and a strange request made by the mother of a suspected criminal.
The award-winning author of Hitler's Prisons presents an unprecedented, integrated account of the Nazi concentration camps from their inception in 1933 through their demise in the spring of 1945.
From the best-selling author of Fearless comes the story of the 240th Assault Helicopter Company and Roy Benavidez's nearly suicidal rescue mission that saved eight lives and ultimately earned him a nomination for the Congressional Medal of Honor.
From bestselling author Jon Krakauer, a stark, powerful, meticulously reported narrative about a series of sexual assaults at the University of Montana — stories that illuminate the human drama behind the national plague of campus rape.
An intimate account of White House life from the perspectives of the service staffs of the Kennedys through the Obamas details their friendships, marriages, everyday activities and elaborate state dinners.
The New York Times columnist and best-selling author of The Social Animal evaluates America's transition to a culture that values self-promotion over humility, explaining the importance of an engaged inner life in personal fulfillment.
The veteran Biggest Loser trainer and best-selling author of Skinny Meals draws on behavioral economics and cognitive psychology to outline a three-week plan for adopting effective weight-loss habits.
An internationally best-selling author explores the war on human nature and its flaws by immersing himself in the world of modern-day public shaming—meeting famous shames, shamers and bystanders who have been impacted and whose careers and lives have been ruined by one mistake.
The author of The War Below presents a gripping account of the Doolittle Raid, a top-secret bombing mission and ambitious counter strike against Tokyo in 1941, that was led by daredevil Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle and turned the tide of the war, but came at a horrific cost.
The best-selling author of the Harry Potter series brings to print the notable commencement speech she delivered at Harvard University, in which she addressed some of life's most important questions.
The best-selling authors of Freakonomics present a 10th anniversary, curated collection of blog posts from Freakanomics.com to share insights into the role of luck in making money, the unpredictable nature of winning and more.
The best-selling authors of It Starts With Food outline a scientifically based, step-by-step guide to weight loss that explains how to change one's relationship with food for better habits, improved digestion and a stronger immune system.