-Titulo Original : How To Listen To Great Music A Guide To Its History, Culture, And Heart (the Great Courses)-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: The perfect music gift from one of the most trusted names in continuing education. Learn how to better appreciate music in this guide that will unlock the knowledge you need to understand “the most abstract and sublime of all the arts.” Whether youre listening in a concert hall or on your iPod, concert music has the power to move you. The right knowledge can deepen the ability of this music to edify, enlighten, and stir the soul. In How to Listen to Great Music, Professor Robert Greenberg, a composer and music historian, presents a comprehensive, accessible guide to how music has mirrored Western history, that will transform the experience of listening for novice and long-time listeners alike. You will learn how to listen for key elements in different genres of music-from madrigals to minuets and from sonatas to symphonies-along with the enthralling history of great music from ancient Greece to the 20th century. Youll get answers to such questions as Why was Beethoven so important? How did the Enlightenment change music? And whats so great about opera anyway? How to Listen to Great Music will let you finally hear what youve been missing. Review This latest offering from the Teaching Company, an instructional audio and DVD manufacturer, is an informative and entertaining survey of Western classical music from around 1600 to 1900. Greenberg, who has taught in many Teaching Company music DVDs, approaches his topic with both expertise and humor, including chatty biographies, basic music theory, and listening recommendations to put readers at ease and motivate them to explore. His scholarship relies on standard sources and is for the most part above reproach, although he tends to overstate the importance of some of his favorite composers and their works. Greenberg does include three seminal 20th-century composers-Claude Debussy, Igor Stravinsky, and Arnold Schoenberg-but he would have been wise to extend the discussion further into the modern age or into locations such as the United States, Scandinavia, or the Czech/Bohemian area. The glossary, list of music discussed, and brief bibliography primarily of textbooks are useful. VERDICT Accomplishing its purpose to serve a nonacademic audience, Greenbergs book should have wide appeal. Specialists and music libraries ought to supplement it with more rigorous titles.-Barry Zaslow, Miami Univ. Libs., Oxford, OH Library Journal About the Author Robert Greenberg is an American composer, musician, and musicologist. He has composed more than 50 works for a variety of instruments and voices, and has recorded a number of lecture series on music history and music appreciation for The Great Courses. He is the author of How to Listen to Great Music: A Guide to Its History, Culture, and Heart...

-Titulo Original : Slimed! An Oral History Of Nickelodeon’s Golden Age-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: The special 5th Anniversary Edition of SLIMED! An Entertainment Weekly “Best Tell-All” Book One of Parade Magazines “Best Books About Movies/TV” Included in Publishers Weeklys “Top Ten Social Science Books”Before the recent reboots, reunions, and renaissance of classic Nickelodeon nostalgia swept through the popular imagination, there was SLIMED!, the book that started it all. With hundreds of exclusive interviews and have-to-read-‘em-to-believe-‘em stories you wont find anywhere else, SLIMED! is the first-ever full chronicle of classic Nick…told by those who made it all happen! Nickelodeon nostalgia has become a cottage industry unto itself: countless podcasts, blogs, documentaries, social media communities, conventions, and beyond. But a little less than a decade ago, the best a dyed-in-the-wool Nick Kid could hope for when it came to coverage of the so-called Golden Age (1983-1995) of the Nickelodeon network was the infrequent listicle, op-ed, or even rarer interview with an actual old-school Nick denizen. Pop culture historian Mathew Klickstein changed all of that when he forged ahead to track down and interview more than 250 classic Nick VIP’s to at long last piece together the full wacky story of how Nickelodeon became “the Only Network for You!” Celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Nickelodeon with this special edition of SLIMED! that includes a new introduction by Nick Arcade’s Phil Moore in addition to a foreword by Double Dare’s Marc Summers and an afterword by none other than Artie, the Strongest Man in the World himself (aka Toby Huss). After you get SLIMED!, you’ll never look at Nickelodeon the same way again. “Mathew Klickstein might be the geek guru of the 21st century.”-Mark Mothersbaugh Review While this is a book you can fit in your purse, and while the cover is a happy mixture of the classic Nickelodeon lime green and bright orange, its filled with a lot more than nostalgia ... And while SLIMED! is certainly fun, especially for readers who grew up watching these shows, it also provides a serious lesson on the birth of cable television. --Kirkus Reviews SLIMED! explores the behind-the-scenes drama of controversial shows like Ren & Stimpy and the family lives of its child stars, but it also reveals the networks unconventional programming and knack for recruiting up-and-coming talent ( Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins was on the writing staff for Clarissa Explains It All)--as well as the secret ingredients to the networks famous green slime. --The Atlantic , Fall Books Preview Culture isnt all serious business--sometimes its just good fun. --Publishers Weekly, Top 10 Social Sciences pick Reading SLIMED! is like taking a trip back to summer camp to see your old friends. Mathew Klickstein has captured the outrageous, inventive, and crazy times of early Nickelodeon, and the stories are sweeter than a mug of bug juice. A nation of Nick fans will salute his shorts. --Steve Slavkin, creator of Salute Your Shorts Somewhere between a tribute, a belated yearbook, and an autopsy, SLIMED! attempts to figure out--with the help of nearly 200 performers, writers, producers, and execs who worked at the network between 1985 and 2000--how a fledgling channel with virtually no original programming identified, captured, and entertained the hell out of its preteen demographic.... SLIMED! is the best kind of blast from the past: dishy, unwholesome, and thought-provoking enough to make you question your own memories. --The Village Voice Klickstein provides a bracing oral history of Nickelodeon in the 1990s, the era of shows like Ren & Stimpy and Clarissa Explains It All. -- Entertainment Weekly, Top Four Tell-All Books Of Year Mathew Klickstein’s oral history SLIMED!… does a wonderful job of reliving those times through interviews, photos, and assorted behind-the-scenes details. The book truly defines the joy one felt to be a Nick kid ...

-Titulo Original : Will Not Attend Lively Stories Of Detachment And Isolation-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: “Damn, this book is good.”-Jon Stewart“A biting, darkly hilarious collection of personal essays that begs to be read aloud.”-Chicago TribuneEmmy Award-winning writer Adam Resnick began his career at Late Night with David Letterman before honing his chops in movies and cable television, including HBO’s The Larry Sanders Show. While courageously admitting to being “euphorically antisocial,” Resnick plunges readers deep into his troubled psyche in this uproarious memoir-in-essays. Shaped by such touchstone events as a traumatic Easter egg hunt and overwrought by obsessions, he refuses to be burdened by chores like basic social obligation and personal growth, adhering to his own steadfast rule: “I refuse to do anything I don’t want to do.” Review Praise for Will Not Attend“Adam Resnick doesnt merely summon the jaundice and surprise of early David Sedaris, his mini memoirs are unpretentious reminders of John Updikes everyman absurdities and Richard Fords bewildered strivers. A biting, darkly hilarious collection of personal essays that begs to be read aloud.”-Chicago Tribune (A Best Book of the Year, 2014) “[A] gruff, wry paean to life’s indignities...essays here aren’t just stand-up skits but have actual plots-in which things go horrifically, uproariously wrong...Anyone who watches Larry David will be familiar with Resnick’s hearty style of tell-it-like-it-is meanness.”-Lisa Zeidner, The Washington Post “An anti-social work of art.”-RollingStone “[A] dark, hilarious first book….Resnick is a guy thoroughly uncomfortable in his own skin, and he knows how to wring laughs and pathos out of that fact...[he] delivers his sad little histories with wit, insight and hilarious detail. [Like] kindred spirits Louis C.K. and Larry David, he just wants the rest of the world to see how stupid it all is.”-Josh Modell, AV Club (A Favorite Book of the Year, 2014)“A streak of self-loathing runs through these stories with the anti-social Resnick repeatedly finding himself struggling through a humiliating or deeply irritating experience. However, that trenchant quality is occasionally undercut by an almost subliminal level of sweetness….Resnick’s cynical sensibilities are surprisingly raw and consistently hilarious....Will Not Attend could very well be one of the funniest books released this year.”-Splitsider “The essays reveal the potty-mouthed, definitely not politically correct, and totally opinionated author at the top of his game. He takes on Disneyland and the Disney philosophy with gusto while on the side using a family trip to destroy the relationship with his sister-in-law. His take on junk food is priceless (“Only a narcissistic asshole would consider his body a temple”). Readers will relish this book. Buy plenty.”-Booklist “The writing is sharp and sharp-tongued...the book is not for readers who are easily offended. The author’s aversion to just about everything paints him as nihilistic and cynical, but the subtle moments of genuine vulnerability remain the heart of every story. These moments prove redemptive for a character who sometimes feels beyond saving and shed light on how he developed such comically twisted viewpoints. A neurotic, unapologetic, hilarious collection.”-Kirkus “Writing a collection of short stories is a very difficult thing to do. These Adam Resnick stories are great. You read one and think, that was so well done maybe I’ll read another. You think, the next one can’t be as good, and it’s even better. I hope you read this book. It’s funny, smart and thoughtful; and it’s funny, smart and thoughtful. I loved it. I think you will as well. Did I mention I loved it? Happy reading.”-Dave Letterman “Having worked with Adam Resnick many years ago, I can easily recall he was a little nuts, but I completely forgot he was this talented and funny. Damn, this book is good.”-Jon Stewart “Adam Resnick is one of the funniest writers Ive ever known, and he proves it big-t...

-Titulo Original : Mozipedia The Encyclopedia Of Morrissey And The Smiths-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: The perfect gift for fans of Morrissey, The Smiths, and any music lover, Mozipedia is the definitive guide to one of the most beloved cult figures in pop music history. Steven Patrick Morrissey is undoubtedly one of the most original musicians of all time. With The Smiths, he led the most influential British guitar group of the 1980s, and his enigmatic wit and style defined a generation. As a solo artist, he has continued to broach subjects no other singer would dare. The summation of years of interviews and meticulous research by acclaimed music journalist Simon Goddard, Mozipedia is the most in-depth and exhaustive book about the man, the myth, and the music thats ever been published. Bringing together every song, every album, every collaborator, and so much more in over 600 entries, this is a unique and sensational find for music fans and a must-have for Morrisseys legions of devoted admirers. Review “The authoritative guide to all things Morrissey.”- Los Angeles Times A witty, well-informed collection of fact and anecdote, full of fascinating bits and pieces.- Uncut “The first in-depth examination of Morrissey and his music, and is a must for any Morrissey fan. Years of interviews and research into his life results in a gathering of every song, album, and idea relating to Steven Patrick Morrissey.”- The Bookwatch “Everything you ever wanted to know about Morrissey and The Smiths: songs, albums, producers, collaborators, lyrics and a hoard of other trivia. Its illustrated with rare photographs and artwork, and put together with ‘lush’ production values.”- The Bookseller About the Author Simon Goddard is the author of the acclaimed pop music books Ziggyology, Mozipedia, Simply Thrilled and Songs That Saved Your Life. As a journalist, he has written for, amongst others , Q magazine, the Guardian and the Wall Street Journal, and featured as a guest on various radio programmes and documentaries including BBC Radio 4’s Soul Music and BBC 6 Musics Radcliffe & Maconie. He lives in London...

-Titulo Original : Brian Jones The Making Of The Rolling Stones-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: “Should be unfailingly interesting to any Stones fan.”-Larry Rhoter, New York Times The Rolling Stones’ rise to fame is one of rock ‘n’ roll’s epic stories. Yet one crucial part of that story has never been fully told: the role of Brian Jones, the visionary who founded the band and meticulously controlled their early sound, only to be dethroned by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Tormented by paranoia and drug problems, Jones drowned at the age of twenty-seven. Drawing on new information and interviews with Richards, Andrew Oldham, and Marianne Faithfull, among dozens of others, Brian Jones lays bare the Rolling Stones’ full story, in all its glory and squalor. Review “ Brian Jones . . . is revisionist history of the best kind-scrupulously researched and cogently argued-and should be unfailingly interesting to any Stones fan ” -Larry Rohter, New York Times “ Brian Jones . . . is the first serious, thoroughly reported biography of the ill-fated Stone, with extensive new research into Jones’ privileged but difficult childhood and his transformation by the exotic language and vitality of American blues.” -RollingStone “[A] thoughtful, thorough bio based on lots of new interviews that shed light on his neglected life and controversial death” -Hollywood Reporter (Top 10 Music Books of 2014) “In all, this is a must-read for Stones fans. If as the years continue to go by and Brian Jones becomes more and more a mere player in the tale he created, this book should bring him back into the position he belongs.” -Glide Magazine “Paul Trynka gives us a balanced and compassionate portrait of a guy who has been slagged off and diminished a lot in Rolling Stones history. The fact is there would have been no Rolling Stones without him. He at least deserves some respect for that. Brian Jones: The Making of The Rolling Stones delivers it.” -Mike Segretto, Psychobabble “Trynka has forged what may be the last great Stones book.” -Kris Needs, Shindig Magazine “Magnificent and controversial . . . a monumental book” -Paul Gleason, Stereo Embers magazine “Impeccably researched, it will overturn all you’ve been spoon-fed by ‘the victors’.” -Ian Fortnam, Classsic Rock “A fantastic piece of work, and a great counter balance to Mick and Keith’s revisionist history.” - James Marshall “An impressive undertaking and a consistently interesting read. Stones fans owe it to themselves to get a new perspective on [this] anti-hero.” -Jake G Rascoff, Dartmouth Review “Paul Trynka as he did in his biographies of David Bowie and Iggy Pop does a masterful job in presenting a life that had a profound effect upon kids on both sides of the Atlantic. “ -Mike Greenblatt, The Aquarian “A great, cautionary tale” -George Byrne, Irish Independent “Thorough and well researched” -Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday “Fascinating . . . wonderful at evoking that very non-modern age of the 50s and 60s” -Mark Blake, Mojo “By many accounts, Brian Jones was the visionary of the Rolling Stones, though he gets little of the credit. Paul Trynka puts the multi-instrumentalist at the forefront in Brian Jones.” -Publishers Weekly “A lively biography of the enigmatic founder of the Rolling Stones, who was dethroned and died just as the band approached its artistic peak . . . .Trynka’s portrait is that of a young man determined to get what he wanted, flaunting conventions and consequences and exhibiting little conscience as he cemented his ambition to become a professional musician . . . . An intimate portrait of the multifaceted and beguiling Jones, who forever changed popular music and culture.” -Kirkus Reviews About the Author Paul Trynka is a respected music writer known both for his groundbreaking role as editor of MOJO magazine and as author of Starman and Open Up and Bleed, biographies of David Bowie and Iggy Pop, respectively, which attracted laudatory reviews wo...

-Titulo Original : Imagimorphia An Extreme Coloring And Search Challenge-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: Fans of adult coloring books are invited to enter the weird and wonderful world of Kerby Rosanes, the illustrator behind internationally bestselling Animorphia, Geomorphia, Fantomorphia, and Mythomorphia. The perfect stocking stuffer gift for anyone who loves a coloring book challenge! A coloring book like youve never seen before-perfect for colored pencils, crayons, or markers! In Imagimorphia, animals and objects morph and explode into astounding detail. Bring each intricate image to life with color and find the objects hidden throughout the book. Printed on quality paper, Imagimorphia is a quirky coloring and search book for fans of adult coloring books like no other. An amazing adult coloring book challenge, featuring the strange and superdetailed images of artist Kerby Rosanes. Find your zen as you bring this beautiful art to life! Imagimorphia is packed full of intricate images of stunning creatures and landscapes morphing and shapeshifting into Kerbys signature, breathtaking scenes. The world that he imagines will excite and transport drawers, as he brings this beautiful fantasyscape and its creatures to life. Imagimorphia is an amazing adult coloring book challenge featuring his trademark strange and super-detailed images, and perfect for coloring then posting on the wall or framing. The perfect gift for anyone in your life who loves adult coloring books! Review “Follow your imagination with these intricate and surreal illustrations by Kerby Rosanes. Animals morph into one another, and tons of tiny details all add up to make a leopard’s head. Sharpen your pencils, and your wits.” -Buzzfeed About the Author Philippines-based illustrator Kerby Rosanes runs the popular Sketchy Stories blog. He works mainly with ordinary black pens to magically illustrate his doodle world. Most of his works are characterized by whimsical lines, patterns, characters, and little elements that are spontaneously combined to create massive compositions depicting his everyday experiences or anything that inspires him...

-Titulo Original : In The Pleasure Groove Love, Death, And Duran Duran-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: With a new introduction by Nick Rhodes The talent. The charisma. The videos. From their 1981 hit Planet Earth to their latest number-one album, All You Need Is Now, John Taylor and Duran Duran have enchanted audiences around the world. Its been a wild ride, and-for John in particular-dangerous. John recounts the story of the bands formation, their massive success, and his journey to the brink of self-destruction. Told with humor, honesty-and packed with exclusive pictures- In the Pleasure Groove is an irresistible rock-and-roll portrait of a band whose popularity has never been stronger. Review “Unlike most cred-obsessed rockers, the Duran Duran bassist presents his (and the bands) story as one of substance in the service of style. And his natural raconteurs wit lends Durans ruthless ambition some crucial charm.”- LA Times “Taylors honest and heartfelt style makes for a highly worthwhile and entertaining read whether you are a fan of the band or not. In the Pleasure Groove is, quite simply, a fascinating tale of very interesting man who has jammed one hell of a lot of living into his 52 years.”- Huffington Post “Taylor’s insightful, entertaining memoir, the inside story of the seminal ‘80s band, Duran Duran.”- Publishers Weekly “The book is a familiar tale of rock ’n’ roll, sin and redemption, but Taylor’s capable voice make this a more nuanced and intriguing memoir than might be expected.”- Kirkus About the Author John Taylor is married to Gela Nash, cofounder of Juicy Couture. They split their time between Los Angeles and Wiltshire, England. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. INTRODUCTION Today, I am comfortable to admit that I was a little unnerved when John Taylor formed a band before I had left school. You see, we met when I was ten years old and he was twelve-both only children, liv­ing in the Hollywood hood, we swiftly adopted each other as brothers, so I always imagined we would do this together. Fortunately for me, his first group, Shock Treatment, didn’t last for more than a season. The Assassins followed briefly, and then Dada, despite such a gloriously pretentious name, were rapidly destined for obscurity in the post-punk Birmingham music scene. I remain personally grateful for John’s early setbacks. In 1978, through immaculate correction, everything fell into place: we reverted to our original plan and set off on a mission to realize our childhood dreams. Fueled by the power of unbridled naivete and ambition, we formed Duran Duran version 1.0. From this time onward, we were aboard a one-way, nonstop roller coaster, which traveled exceedingly fast. I don’t often reflect upon the past because we are always too busy trying to invent our future, but it does seem strange, if I look over my shoulder for a moment, that somehow we went from being a couple of kids who loved music and went to endless concerts together, to creating a band that has shaped our lives in entirely unforeseen ways. You must all be wondering what will be revealed in the pages ahead. I certainly know that John has a plentiful supply of captivating tales to tell . . . I admire John’s determination and tenacity. When we played our first show, he designed and printed the posters. We couldn’t afford fancy lighting, so we projected his school geography field-trip slides over the stage. We have always tried to find a way to make things work. Practicality has served us well. Little has changed; I know today that if John and I have a vision, we can rely upon each other to make it happen. I could tell you a lot of secrets about John: I was there to witness his first girlfriend, his first concert, and the first time he picked up a bass guitar. We figured it all out together-we made music, made mistakes, made some friends and lost a few, too, learning to deflect scandals in newspapers when they sold their stories; but we always found our way. You will see what John...

-Titulo Original : Leonard Maltins Classic Movie Guide From The Silent Era Through 1965, Second Edition-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: The definitive guide to classic films from one of Americas most trusted film criticsFrom the author of the bestselling annual Movie Guide comes this ultimate guide for fans of classic films both familiar and obscure. The Classic Movie Guide covers thousands of films, from the silent era to the 1960s, including The Birth of a Nation, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Grand Illusion, and The Maltese Falcon (all three versions: 1931, 1936, and 1941), Singin in the Rain, and Godzilla, King of the Monsters! With entries spanning across the decades, this comprehensive guide has expanded star and director indexes, and capsule reviews of obscure and forgotten-the sort that turn up on Turner Classic Movies in the wee hours of the morning. This is the perfect companion for anyone who loves the thrill of discovering vintage movies on DVD or cable. Review “A must-have for movie buffs, but also… a standard reference for industry insiders.”-Clare Swanson, Publishers WeeklyIndispensable.-Los Angeles Times Head and shoulders above the rest.-The New York Times Belongs next to every TV in every home.-USA Today The single most important reference book in every American home.-Esquire About the Author Leonard Maltin is an American film critic and historian. His many books include Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons, Leonard Maltins 151 Best Movies Youve Never See, and Leonard Maltins Movie Guide. He lives in Los Angeles, California...

-Titulo Original : Color Your Style How To Wear Your True Colors-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: Move over Color Me Beautiful, an Emmy Award-winning costume designer shows women how to find their authentic style archetype. David Zyla has made women look sensational on the runway, television, and Broadway for twenty years. In Color Your Style ,David shows how every woman can unlock her authentic style based on a combination of her personality, her eight true colors, and one of twenty-four color-palette archetypes-from the Wholesome Flirt to the Romantic Poetess to The Maverick. Through quizzes, charts, and stories, women can discover the colors, clothes, and accessories that will attract love, power, energy, and attention. Color Your Style is like getting an astrological reading-only color-inspired-allowing you to learn more about yourself while you make over your wardrobe. We are at our best when we feel comfortable, confident, and know we look fantastic. Zyla and Color Your Style shows women how to be their best-without being slaves to designer labels or the latest trends. Review “David’s found a way to make every woman feel like the best possible version of herself.”- Susan Lucci “The palette [David] gave me represented a turning point.”- Aaron Shure, co-executive producer, The Office About the Author David Zyla is an Emmy Award-winning stylist and the head costume designer of CBSs The Young and the Restless. He has designed for feature films, Broadway productions, and his own fashion label. He lives in New York City and Los Angeles...

-Titulo Original : Exodus A Memoir-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: The author of the explosive New York Times bestselling memoir Unorthodox (now a Netflix limited series) chronicles her continuing journey as a single mother, an independent woman, and a religious refugee. In 2009, at the age of twenty-three, Deborah Feldman walked away from the rampant oppression, abuse, and isolation of her Satmar upbringing in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to forge a better life for herself and her young son. Since leaving, Feldman has navigated remarkable experiences: raising her son in the “real” world, finding solace and solitude in a writing career, and searching for love. Culminating in an unforgettable trip across Europe to retrace her grandmother’s life during the Holocaust, Exodus is a deeply moving exploration of the mysterious bonds that tie us to family and religion, the bonds we must sometimes break to find our true selves. Review Praise for Exodus“One womans search to understand herself and her Jewish heritage. . . . Rich in details of Jewish life and the lives of her grandparents in the World War II era, [Feldman] sensitively portrays the inner struggles of accepting the pervasive feeling of survivor guilt and her own desires to understand the woman she was becoming. . . . An enthralling account of how one Orthodox Jewish woman turned her back on her religion and found genuineness and validity in her new life.”-Kirkus Reviews “Feldman’s journey is undeniably and explicitly Jewish, but the aching need to find both a welcoming community and a sense of individuality is one that readers from all walks of life will be able to identify with. Those left unsatisfied with the abrupt ending to Unorthodox will enjoy the more hopeful conclusion to Feldman’s second book as well as her more mature and increasingly eloquent writing style.”-Booklist “Overall, Exodus is a satisfying sequel to Unorthodox, which shows how Deborah Feldman went on to the next step after getting her own freedom from the bonds of a strictly insular society. . . . [A] chronicle of a continuing journey of self-discovery . . . There are many satisfying finds and revelations along the road, but there are also plenty of bumps, frustrations, disappointments, and pitfalls, which is expected when one spends their formative years being closed off from the rest of the outside world, and is confined to the boundaries of a Brooklyn neighborhood. . . . This book is more about the liberation of Deborah Feldman, and how she copes with this newfound sense of freedom and self-discovery, that can be a shock to some, or a declaration of independence for others.”-Stuart Nulman, Montreal Times “In her first memoir, Unorthodox, Feldman made the courageous choice to cut off ties with her family and the Satmar community of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. . . . Now a divorced woman in her twenties, Feldman chronicles the next phase of her life in her new book [Exodus]. . . . A quest of self-discovery . . . Some of the most powerful scenes come when Feldman retraces the path of her female ancestors in Hungary and confronts the anti-Semitism of contemporary Europe. . . . Feldman ultimately discovers that her rightful place is wherever she happens to be.”-The New York Times Book Review About the Author Deborah Feldman was raised in the Satmar Hasidic community in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She now lives with her son in New England...

-Titulo Original : Restaurant Man-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: The New York Times Bestselling Book--Great gift for Foodies “The best, funniest, most revealing inside look at the restaurant biz since Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential.” -Jay McInerney With a foreword by Mario Batali Joe Bastianich is unquestionably one of the most successful restaurateurs in America-if not the world. So how did a nice Italian boy from Queens turn his passion for food and wine into an empire? In Restaurant Man, Joe charts a remarkable journey that first began in his parents’ neighborhood eatery. Along the way, he shares fascinating stories about his establishments and his superstar chef partners-his mother, Lidia Bastianich, and Mario Batali. Ever since Anthony Bourdain whet literary palates with Kitchen Confidential, restaurant memoirs have been mainstays of the bestseller lists. Serving up equal parts rock ’n’ roll and hard-ass business reality, Restaurant Man is a compelling ragu-to-riches chronicle that foodies and aspiring restauranteurs alike will be hankering to read. Review “Restaurant Man by [Joe Bastianich is] a terrific trench level primer on the biz.”- Anthony Bourdain“In Restaurant Man…Joe Bastianich has served up a very smart insider’s take on the New York City culinary scene as only and erudite and successful member of the secret society can do. The subtext of this love letter to the memory of his father is in itself a magnificent stand-alone dissertation. Joe pulls no punches and tells it exactly like it is in a way that punctuates the many oddities with brilliant black humor and scene-of-the-crime, matter-of-fact perspective. Restaurant Man will resonate with anyone who has come in contact with the world of food, entertainment, and wine or the cottage industry of scripted reality television it has spawned.”- Mario Batali“[Restaurant Man is a] rambunctious memoir….Mr. Bastianich writes in a vigorous, swaggering style….a cross between Anthony Bourdain and Holden Caulfield.”- Moira Hodgson, The Wall Street Journal“Enthralling…. Funny, often surprising, and if anything, illuminating.”- The New York Observer“A fascinating, brutally candid look at the realities of operating your own eatery.”- People“Compulsory reading for anyone who dreams of someday opening an eatery….The lessons [Joe] Bastianich has to offer are important and fundamental.”- Russ Parsons, LATimes “[Restaurant Man is] a wild ride that ends with a richer, happier, healthier man amazed at his survival, emotionally reconciled with his past and committed to nurturing his family and his culinary legacy.”- Wine Spectator“[A] darkly humorous and gossipy memoir…[Joe Bastianich’s writing style] is reminiscent of Anthony Bourdain (Kitchen Confidential; Medium Raw) and covers some of the same territory.”- Library Journal“Joe Bastianich tells it like it is….Restaurant Man is a brutally honest account of his rise from self-proclaimed Queens “punk” to a James Beard-winning restaurateur….[Restaurant Man] serves as an education-and a warning-to anyone who is thinking of entering the restaurant business.”- The New York Daily News“[Restaurant Man] is a raw, throbbing nerve of a biography: if [Joe] Bastianich has any intellectual filters, he checks them at the door here, and Restaurant Man is the beter for it….This is the Some Girls of restaurant memoirs.”- WashingtonPost “[Restaurant Man] is a combination of homage to food and wine, and tutelage on owning and managing restaurants….Restaurant Man serves as an education to anyone wanting to enter the restaurant business”- PortlandFoodandDrink “[Restaurant Man is a] salty, rollicking memoir….[Joe Bastianich’s] forthrightness about the business nitty-gritty and his own failures and mistakes are bonus takeaways along the utterly readable way.”- Publishers Weekly“[Joe Bastianich’s] easygoing voice and substantial knowledge of real Italian food (not the spaghetti-and-meatballs kind) will lure booklovers and food lovers alike…. Engrossing details of being ...

-Titulo Original : Last Man Off A True Story Of Disaster And Survival On The Antarctic Seas-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: “A sinister version of The Perfect Storm. Thrilling.”-Sunday Times (UK) For readers of The Perfect Storm, Between a Rock and a Hard Place, and Into the Wild There’s nothing that armchair adventure lovers relish more than a gripping true story of disaster and heroism, and Last Man Off delivers all that against a breathtaking backdrop of icebergs and killer whales. On June 6, 1998, twenty-three-year-old Matt Lewis had just started his dream job as a scientific observer aboard a deep-sea fishing boat in the waters off Antarctica. As the crew haul in the line for the day, a storm begins to brew. When the captain vanishes and they are forced to abandon ship, Lewis leads the escape onto three life rafts, where the battle for survival begins. Review An Amazon Best Book of May 2015: In 1998, a young Scotsman named Matt Lewis sought to boost to his budding career as a marine biologist by securing a position as the scientific observer on a fishing vessel. Though he would be considered an officer, his role would be limited and relatively tame compared to the rest of the crews’: documenting wildlife the boat encountered, while also keeping notes on the crew’s adherence to fishing regulations. A coin flip landed him aboard the Sudur Havid, a South African boat bound for the outer waters of Antarctica’s frigid and tempestuous Southern Ocean. Even though his novice eyes, Lewis was immediately struck by its apparent unreadiness, including a dearth of adequate boots and survival suits, and a crew seemingly unprepared for work in the harsh polar environment. His misgivings were soon realized. As winds rose and whipped the seas into a ship-tossing frenzy, the fuel- and fish-heavy boat listed, taking on water. A disastrous and inexplicable chain of decisions--starting with the Sudur Havid’s chief officers and running down through the ship’s engineers and some of the crew--doomed the ship, putting Lewis in the unlikely position of organizing the frantic evacuation. These are not spoilers--Lewis’s narrative is rich with detail, putting readers in the thick of the action as the panic-struck men stuff themselves into three inadequate rafts and embark on a nightmarish struggle on the open ocean. Last Man Off is a tale of survival, not an adventure story; and while the particulars are often grim and the outcome unhappy, Lewiss book is a sort of catharsis, a compelling testimonial to his experience and the ones that didn’t return. --Jon Foro Review A story that reminds us of the unforgiving nature of the sea and the courage that lies within the everyday heroes that have found themselves in hell.-Bear Grylls, bestselling author of Mud, Sweat, and Tears “Reads like a sinister version of The Perfect Storm... Thrilling, compelling, unsettling, rewarding.”-Sunday Times “A dramatic tale of survival in one of the most brutal situations on earth. Feels like reading the diary of a doomed man...so personal and chillingly real; totally takes you there in a way that is not always comfortable.”-Steve Backshall, Deadly 60 About the Author Matt Lewis is a trained marine biologist with an MSc with distinction in Marine and Fisheries Science. He now lives with his wife and two children in Aberdeen. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. MATT LEWIS is a trained marine biologist with an MSc with distinction in Marine and Fisheries Science. He now lives with his wife and two children near Aberdeen, Scotland.AUTHOR’S NOTEThis book is my attempt to record an event that took place in June 1998 during the winter in the Southern Ocean. I was a Scientific Observer aboard the Sudur Havid, a South African deep-sea fishing boat, and it was my first job since graduating from university as a marine biologist.Outside South Africa, the fate of the Sudur Havid was never big news. It was just another foreign fishing boat in trouble. Really, I should be calling her the Sudurhavid, or even ...

-Titulo Original : Tiger, Meet My Sister… And Other Things I Probably Shouldnt Have Said-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: In this hilariously funny essay collection, ESPN columnist Rick Reilly com­piles the best of his sports columns-essays that include his expert opinion on athlete tattoos, NFL cheerleaders, and even running with the bulls in Pamplona. Rick Reilly has no compunction telling readers, in his quick-witted style, how he really feels about some of the most popular sports figures of our time. Wondering about quarterback Jay Cutler? “Cutler is the kind of guy you just want to pick up and throw into a swimming pool, which is exactly what Peyton Manning and two linemen did one year at the Pro Bowl.” Or how about Tiger Woods? “Sometimes you wonder where Tiger Woods gets his public-relations advice. Gary Busey?” But for every brazen takedown, Reilly has written a heartwarming story of the power of sports to heal the wounded and lift the downtrodden: the young Ravens fan with cancer who called the plays for a few-victorious-games in 2012, or the onetime top NFL recruit who was finally exonerated after serving five years for a crime he didn’t commit. Whether he makes you laugh, cry, or just gets under your skin, Rick Reilly is sure to offer a unique and hilarious perspective on your favorite golf players, football teams, MVPs, and more. Rick Reilly has been called “one of the funni­est humans on the planet-an indescribable amalgam of Dave Barry, Jim Murray, and Lewis Grizzard, with the timing of Jay Leno and the wit of Johnny Carson” (Publishers Weekly). With a new introduction and updates from Reilly on his most talked-about col­umns, Tiger, Meet My Sister... makes the perfect gift for sports fans of all kinds. Review Praise for Rick Reilly, Tiger, Meet My Sister..., and Whos Your Caddy?“Rick Reilly is one of the funniest humans on the planet, an indescribable amalgam of Dave Barry, Jim Murray, and Lewis Grizzard, with the timing of Jay Leno and the wit of Johnny Carson.”-Publisher’s Weekly “Dont get started reading this book. It will take three burly men to pull you away from it.”-Bob Costas, NBC commentator for Missing Links “You dont need to know your bogeys from your birdies to find at least three laughs per page in this novel.”-The New York Times Book Review for Missing Links “Snappy prose, believable characters, and the funniest take on blue-collar hacking and gambling since Dan Jenkinss The Glory Game at Goat Hill...its social satire and pure irreverence that keep this story in the groove.”-Los Angeles Times for Missing Links“Reilly could write about lawn bowling and make it funny, informative, and entertaining. You never know what the next page is going to bring.” -Los Angeles Times for Who’s Your Caddy? “You might not think the story of a man carrying Tommy Aaron’s golf bag for 18 holes could make you laugh out loud, but you’d be wrong. Who’s Your Caddy? is funny enough to coax a chuckle out of Vijay Singh. A great way to read about the game-and its people, too.” -Charlotte Observer “You don’t have to know much about golf to get a kick out of this book. Reilly learns a little about golf, and a lot about people.” -The Buffalo News for Who’s Your Caddy? “[Reilly] knows and delivers a good story when he sees it . . . readers can’t help but be touched by the sheer ingenuity of many of these games and the sheer courage of many of the participants.”-Booklist for Sports from Hell “Reilly was the closest thing sportswriting ever had to a rock star.”-Chris Chase, USAToday “Often, Reilly’s is so good, it almost is painful for sportswriters like me to read him.”-Ed Sherman, The Sherman Report “Reilly made you think, made you cry, made you LOL, made you get to know a subject, made you love sports and hate sports and love him and hate him. Above all, he made you read him, every column.”-Jay Marriotti, SportsTalk Florida About the Author Rick Reilly was a front-page columnist for ESPN , and now regularly appears on Monday Night Countdown, SportsCenter, and Sunday NFL Countdown...

-Titulo Original : Why We Suck A Feel Good Guide To Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy And Stupid-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: The New York Times bestseller One of America’s most original and biting comic satirists, Denis Leary takes on all the poseurs, politicians, and pop culture icons who have sucked in public for far too long. Sparing no one, Leary zeroes in on the ridiculous wherever he finds it-his Irish Catholic upbringing, the folly of celebrity, the pressures of family life, and the great hypocrisy of politics-with the same bright, savage, and profane insight he brought to his critically acclaimed one-man shows No Cure for CancerLock ’n Load.Proudly Irish-American, defiantly working class, with a reserve of compassion for the underdog and the overlooked, Leary delivers blistering diatribes that are both penetrating social commentary with no holds barred and laugh-out-loud funny. As always, Leary’s impassioned comic perspective in Why We Suck is right on target.Leary is the star and co-creator of the Emmy-nominated television show Rescue Me. About the Author Denis Leary has appeared in more than thirty films, including the Oscar-nominated Wag the Dog, The Thomas Crowne Affair, and Ice Age, as well as the Christmas cult classic The Ref, and such indie favorites as Jesus’ Son and Suicide Kings. Leary was the co-creator, producer, and star of the critically acclaimed network comedy The Job. His one-man shows No Cure For Cancer and Lock ’n Load broke viewing records on HBO. Leary has also written for New York Magazine, GQ, Playboy, Esquire, and many other publications. He is the co-writer, creator, and star of the four-time Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated television series Rescue Me. He lives in Connecticut. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Put this book down.Right now.Do not buy it.Stop reading.Now.Why are you still reading this?Ok.I warned you.Now I will beg you, beseech you-in short, do everything possible in the limited format of this medium to get you to buy any other book within reach right now (if this book was a gift and you are at home or on a plane or sitting in a hotel room somewhere I would suggest grabbing a newspaper or a magazine or even your laptop) because this book is going to piss you off.If you are a woman, you soon will be livid.If you are a man, you are going to be filled with a burning rage.If you are a kid-meaning anyone under the age of eighteen-you will soon be filled with shock and awe.Scratch that.If you are under the age of twenty-five you will soon be filled with shock and awe.If you are a fan of Oprah-good luck. If you hate Oprah or Oprah tends to drive you insane-you too will need some assistance.This is not a book for the faint of heart or the politically correct or the weak or the extreme right wing or the left of center leftist Democrat or nuns or any other members of any religion or New York Yankee fans.I am warning you-I am not here to make you feel all warm and fuzzy or superior to anyone else or all soft and gooey inside. I am here to debunk and declassify and otherwise hold up a brutally honest mirror to our fat, ugly, lazy American selves.I am here to explain how we can and must thin the herd and extricate the stupid and eradicate the obese and take Rush Limbaughs head and make a bong out of it.Senators, psychopaths, fence-sitters (all three of those may sometimes be the same person), celebrity assholes (hello), presidents, centerfielders, centerfolds-everyone is up for grabs here.Because Im sick of it all.Im sick of low self-esteem and fake fat-suit-wearing female talk-show hosts and extreme makeovers and Cats the Musical and cats in general and steroid-laden home-run hitters and Paris Hilton and Greys Anatomy and Reese Witherspoon movies and Parks Hiltons himbo boyfriends and celebrity rehab and Dr. Phil and Terrell Owens and almost anyone else you can think of.This country-including you and most of the people related to you by birth or marriage or both-is populated by beings who have been so blessed for so long that they have be...

-Titulo Original : Walking The Amazon 860 Days. One Step At A Time.-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: From the star of Discovery Channels Naked and Marooned comes a a riveting, adventurous account of one man’s history-making journey along the entire length of the Amazon-and through the most bio-diverse habitat on Earth. Fans of Turn Right at Machu Piccu and readers of Jon Krakauer and Bill Bryson and will revel in Ed Staffords extraordinary prose and lush descriptions. In April 2008, Ed Stafford set off to become the first man ever to walk the entire length of the Amazon. He started on the Pacific coast of Peru, crossed the Andes Mountain range to find the official source of the river. His journey lead on through parts of Colombia and right across Brazil; all while outwitting dangerous animals, machete wielding indigenous people as well as negotiating injuries, weather and his own fears and doubts. Yet, Stafford was undeterred. On his grueling 860-day, 4,000-plus mile journey, Stafford witnessed the devastation of deforestation firsthand, the pressure on tribes due to loss of habitats as well as nature in its true-raw form. Jaw-dropping from start to finish, Walking the Amazon is the unforgettable and gripping story of an unprecedented adventure.Walking the Amazon is also available as a Spanish edition entitled Caminado El Amazonas. Review One of the boldest modern-day adventures ever taken.-Bear Gryllis, host of Discovery Channels Man Vs. Wild“[Walking the Amazon] stands elbow-to-elbow with adventure classics from Thesiger to Krakauer.”-Mark Adams, author of Turn Right at Machu PicchuAll generations need heroes; its lovely to have a real one for a change.-The Times (London)“Totally, completely and utterly mad.”-Michael Palin, author and actorVicariously joining this 860-day trek through extremely inhospitable terrain-made all the more challenging by hostile tribes, lethal animals, food scarcities, and extreme weather-has made for an exhilarating adventure.-National Geographic About the Author Ed Stafford is the current European Adventurer of the Year; he was also finalist for the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2010, and he is a Guinness World Record holder for his feat (feet?!). Ed Started running worldwide expeditions after retiring from the British army as a captain in 2002. When not leading trips, he worked alongside the United Nations in Afghanistan assisting with the running of their first-ever presidential elections. Prior to this journey, Ed was in production with the BBC on its conversation series Lost Land of the Jaguar. In August 2010, he became the first man to walk the length of the Amazon River, accompanied by forestry worker Gadiel “Cho” Sanchez Rivera, for all but four months of the twenty-eight-month journey. Ed is planning future projects and he travels the world speaking about his adventures. To follow Ed, visit his website: edstafford.org...

-Titulo Original : Good Morning, Mr. Mandela A Memoir-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: “An important reminder of the lessons Madiba taught us all.”-President Bill Clinton There are numerous books about Nelson Mandela, but Good Morning, Mr. Mandela is the first by a trusted member of his inner circle. In addition to offering a rare close portrait, Zelda la Grange pays tribute to Madiba as she knew him-a teacher who gave her the most valuable lessons of her life. Growing up in apartheid South Africa, La Grange, a white Afrikaner, feared the imprisoned Nelson Mandela as “a terrorist.” Yet she would become one of his most devoted associates for almost two decades. Inspiring and deeply felt, this book honors a great man’s lasting gift. Review “In Good Morning, Mr. Mandela, Zelda la Grange recounts her remarkable life at the right hand of the man we both knew and loved. Its a tribute to both of them-to Madibas eye for talent and his capacity for trust and to Zeldas courage to take on a great challenge and her capacity for growth. This story proves the power of making politics personal and is an important reminder of the lessons Madiba taught us all.”-President Bill Clinton“Leadership is the rarest resource in this world, the ability to inspire the best and the brightest to serve the public good. Nelson Mandela did this at the government level with his official cabinet, but he also did it with his ‘kitchen cabinet’ of trusted advisers. Zelda’s view of his extraordinary impact is uniquely personal. Her leadership is also of the highest order: service.”-Bono, lead singer of U2 and cofounder of ONE “President Nelson Mandela’s choice of the young Afrikaner typist Zelda la Grange as his most trusted aide embodied his commitment to reconciliation in South Africa. She repaid his trust with loyalty and integrity. I have the highest regard for her.”-Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu “Zelda la Grange has a singular perspective on Nelson Mandela, having served as his longtime personal aide, confidante and close friend. She is a dear friend to both of us and a touchstone to all of us who loved Madiba. Her story of their journey together demonstrates how a man who transformed an entire nation also had the power to transform the life of one extraordinary woman.”-Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary, actor, producer of Invictus About the Author ZELDA LA GRANGE left the South African government to work for the Nelson Mandela Foundation in 2002. She lives in Pretoria, South Africa. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Author’s NoteIn June 2013 the son of the ANC stalwart Oliver Tambo, Dali Tambo, conducted an interview with President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe. Mugabe said: Nelson Mandela is too much of a saint. He has been too good to white people at the expense of blacks in his own country. Some agreed while others protested. To some extent I think the man had a point. It could well have been perceived that way. And yet, in a conversation with Richard Stengel, quoted in Conversations With Myself, Madiba himself said a long time ago, ‘People will feel I see too much good in people. So it’s a criticism I have to put up with and I’ve tried to adjust to, because whether it is so or not, it is something which I think is profitable. It’s a good thing to assume, to act on the basis that . . . others are men of integrity and honour . . . because you tend to attract integrity and honour if that is how you regard those with whom you work.’Somehow in the Mugabe interview I felt responsible for this perception that he has been too good to white people. Indeed he has been too good to me, but I want to believe that he felt proud of how he changed this insignificant life. He often said that if you change one person for the better, you have done your duty. He has not only changed my life but millions of others. He has done way beyond what is expected of a single human being and perhaps for that he deserves to be hailed as a saint after all.In another conversation with Richard...

-Titulo Original : The Big Fight My Life In And Out Of The Ring-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: In his New York Times bestselling memoir, one of America’s greatest boxing legends faces his single greatest competitor: himself“Champions come and go, but to be legendary you got to have heart, more heart than the next man, more than anyone in the world. Rays heart was bigger than all the rest. He would never stop fighting.”-Muhammad AliIn Washington, D.C., during the 1970s, a black man could get into the newspapers in one of two ways: crime-or boxing. “Sugar” Ray Leonard chose to fight. After winning a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics, Ray wanted to call it quits and go to college, but his family’s financial needs made him go pro. Boxing history was made. All the while, another, darker Ray-one overwhelmed by depression, rage, drug addiction, sexual abuse, and greed-battled for dominance. In The Big Fight, Ray comes to terms with both these men and shares a brutally honest and remarkably inspiring portrait of the rise, fall, and ultimate redemption of a true fighter-inside and outside the ring. Review “The intelligence and self-reflection that helped Sugar Ray become one of the greatest fighters of his generation, have also stood him in good stead outside the arena.-The Boston Globe“Champions come and go, but to be legendary you got to have heart, more heart than the next man, more than anyone in the world. Rays heart was bigger than all the rest. He would never stop fighting.”-Muhammad Ali About the Author Sugar Ray Leonard worked as a boxing analyst for ABC and HBO after retiring from the ring. He lives with his wife and two children in California.Michael Arkush is an award-winning sportswriter and has written thirteen books, including The Last Season with Phil Jackson, The Big Fight with Sugar Ray Leonard, Rush! the bestselling unauthorized biography of Rush Limbaugh, and Fairways and Dreams. Arkush lives in Oak View, California, with his wife, Pauletta. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. My eyes never lie. There they are, open wide, in the mirror of the dressing room at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Those eyes would reveal which of the two dueling personalities would enter the ring as I took on the most intimidating opponent of my career: Marvin Hagler . . . Would it be Sugar Ray Leonard, true American hero since capturing the gold medal in Montreal more than a decade earlier? Sugar Ray was resilient, fearless, unwilling to accept failure. The smile and innocence of a child would be gone, replaced in the ring by a man filled with rage he did not understand . . . Or would it be Ray Leonard, the part-time boxer at the age of thirty whose best was well behind him, his days and nights wasted on fights which never made the headlines, fights he lost over and over, to alcohol and cocaine abuse and depression...

-Titulo Original : Ive Got This Round More Tales Of Debauchery-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: Hilarious, candid, and full of shenanigans: actress and comedian Mamrie Hart-the New York Times bestselling author of You Deserve a Drink-is back with more adventures. When Mamrie simultaneously enters her thirties and finds herself single for the first time since college, the world is suddenly full of possibilities.Emboldened by the cool confidence that comes with the end of one’s twenties, plus the newfound independence of an attachment-free lifestyle, Mamrie commits herself to living life with even more spirit, adventure, and heart than before. Mamrie dives into new experiences at full tilt and seeks out once-in-a-lifetime opportunities (like meeting the Dixie Chicks), bucket-list goals (like visiting the Moulin Rouge), and madcap adventures (like going anchors-away on a Backstreet Boys cruise)-all while diving back into the dating world for the first time in a decade. In I’ve Got This Round, readers will find the same shameless honesty and I’ll-try-anything-once spirit they loved in Hart’s New York Times bestseller You Deserve a Drink. Mamrie doubles down on her strong female friendships, her willingness to engage in shenanigans, and her inimitable candor, taking the reader along for a wild and unforgettable journey through adulting. Review Praise for You Deserve a Drink“My mom and I had Mamrie on In Bed with Joan and we absolutely fell in love with her! She carries her wit in the palm of her hand, usually along with a delicious cocktail. In this book, Mamrie breaks into hilarious as easily as she drops into poignant. A girl who holds the torch for all the funny and smart ladies out there!”-Melissa Rivers“I loved this book. Mamrie Hart is hilariously brilliant, and really puts things in perspective with You Deserve a Drink. Specifically that I do deserve a drink. And the only person I feel like having one with right now is her.”-Judy Greer, actress and author of I Don’t Know What You Know Me From: Confessions of a Co-Star“You know that voice you have inside that tells you not to do certain things because they are reckless, embarrassing, or socially unacceptable? Mamrie Hart does not have that voice. She does it all and tells it all in You Deserve a Drink.”-Rachel Dratch, SNL alum and author of Girl Walks into a Bar . . . “This book is way better than my book.”-Hannah Hart, New York Times bestselling author of My Drunk Kitchen“You Deserve a Drink is like a night out with Mamrie Hart: charmingly weird and hilariously memorable. All that’s missing is the hangover.”-Tyler Oakley, Youtube star “Lowbrow/brilliant.”-New York magazine’s “Approval Matrix”“An entirely hilarious read that will delight her current fans . . . and entice new readers who have enjoyed recent books by other humor heavy-hitters (Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling).”-SheKnows “Sassy, foul-mouthed, funny, and fearless . . . I like this book so much I can’t decide whom to loan it to first.”-News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) About the Author Mamrie Hart is an actress, comedian, and New York Times bestselling author who established a standout presence in the pop-culture zeitgeist with her hit YouTube channel, You Deserve a Drink. Reaching more than three million followers across her social media channels, and with more than eighty-four million views on YouTube, Mamrie’s influence as a creator earned her a coveted position on Variety’s annual list of Hollywood’s New Leaders 2016 and a spot on The Hollywood Reporter’s 2017 Digital Disrupters list. In 2016, Mamrie wrote, executive-produced, and starred-in Lionsgate’s feature-length comedy Dirty 30. Her other writing and acting credits include Camp Takota, a feature that outperformed Oscar-nominated films on iTunes’ top downloaded movies chart during the week leading up to the Academy Awards. Mamrie is from middle-of-nowhere North Carolina. She now lives in Los Angeles with her tiny hairless dog, Beanz. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved....

-Titulo Original : Rebel Private Front And Rear Memoirs Of A Confederate Soldier-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: The recent rediscovery of Rebel Private: Front and Rear, effectively lost for decades, marks an authentic publishing event in the literature of the Civil War. A rare insight into the conflict from the point of view of a Confederate army enlisted man, this compelling memoir has been hailed by historians as a classic and indispensible key to understanding the Southern perspective. Margaret Mitchell even described it as her single most valuable source of research for Gone With the Wind.This stunning document is the work of a common foot soldier blessed with extraordinary perception and articulateness. After joining the famed Texas Brigade under Stonewall Jackson. Private William A. Fletcher saw action at Second Manassas, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Channcellorsville, and Chickamauga. He was wounded several times and escaped from a moving Union prison train before the Souths surrender. In 1907, he published this powerfully evocative account of his exploits, a volume of frank, detailed recollections that spares none of the horror, courage, or absurdity of war. But a fire destroyed all but a few copies before they could be distributed. One copy, however, did make its way to the Library of Congress, where it was eventually discovered. Today, this colorful work has become the voice of the Civil War front-line grunt, speaking to the modern reader with the intensity of personal experience and a vividness of detail that gives it a riveting you-are-there quality. Review A neat tale of suspense … an admirable piece of Americana. -Atlantic MonthlyGives the best account I know of.… This Confederate Soldier shows his devotion to the truth by limiting his narrative to what he saw with his own eyes. -Shelby FooteHe was the G.I. Joe of the confederate amy.… He wrote so honestly, casually, and dramatically that no one who pretends to understand the Irresponsible Conflict can neglect reading this book. -Houston Post About the Author Richard Wheeler, an ex-marine, is the author of sixteen other books of military history, eleven of which deal with different Civil War campaigns and battles, including Voices of the Civil War, winner of the New York City Civil War Round Tables Fletcher Pratt Award. Wheeler is also the author of Voices of 1776: The Story of the American Revolution in the Words of Those Who Were There (Meridian). He lives in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania...

-Titulo Original : The Science Of Fear How The Culture Of Fear Manipulates Your Brain-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: “An invaluable resource for anyone who aspires to think clearly” (The Guardian) from the New York Times bestselling author of Superforecasting and Future BabbleFrom terror attacks to collapsing economies, from painkiller epidemics to mass gun violence and poisonous toys from China, our list of fears seems to be exploding. Yet we are the safest and healthiest humans in history. Why are we so worried?The Science of Fear is an introduction to the new brain science of risk, dissecting the fears that misguide and manipulate us every day. Award-winning journalist Dan Gardner demonstrates how irrational fear springs from the ways humans miscalculate risks based on our hunter-gatherer brains. With the exclusive cooperation of risk-science pioneer Paul Slovic and other leading experts, Gardner reveals how our gut reactions lead us astray. Understanding our irrational fears frees us from political and corporate manipulation, and makes our choices better. Ultimately, The Science of Fear will make you brave.“Excellent... Analyzes everything from the media’s predilection for irrational scare stories to the cynical use of fear by politicians… [A] cheery corrective to modern paranoia.”-The Economist “An entertaining, often jolting account of why trivial risks terrify us, even as we engage in wildly dangerous activities with hardly a qualm.”-Kirkus (starred review) “Elegantly weaves academic research and everyday experience, exposing the secrets of emotion and reason, and the essential roles they play on our lives. An excellent book.”-Dan Ariely, New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational Review “An excellent work... a cheery corrective to modern paranoia.”-The Economist “An invaluable resource for anyone who aspires to think clearly.”-The Guardian “An entertaining, often jolting account of why trivial risks terrify us, even as we engage in wildly dangerous activities with hardly a qualm.”-Kirkus (starred review) “Gardner’s vivid, direct style, backed up by clear examples and solid data from science and psychology, brings a breath of fresh air and common sense to an emotional topic.”-Publishers Weekly “Elegantly weaves academic research and everyday experience, exposing the secrets of emotion and reason, and the essential roles they play on our lives. An excellent book.”-Dan Ariely, New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational “Essential reading for anyone interested in the social mistakes we make every day-and how to fix them.”-Tyler Cowen, author of Discover Your Inner Economist “Those of us who spend our careers in research hope that someone like Daniel Gardner will come along and bring our findings to the world in an engaging and scientifically accurate way.”-Paul Slovic, Professor of Psychology, University of Oregon “Compelling... By showing how to read statistics properly and engage the head over gut instinct, Gardner aims to get us thinking more carefully about how we run our lives-and make it harder for politicians, the media and advertisers to lead us astray.”-The New Scientist “Terrific... As a writer, hes exceptionally good-he has the clarity of Malcolm Gladwell.... He takes you through a maze of difficult academic work, and makes it seem simple.”-The Evening Standard “A fascinating insight into the peculiar and devastating nature of human fear, while training the reader to be ever wary of misleading media announcements.”-The Daily Telegraph “Elegantly summarizes the results of psychological research... His chapters on the risk of being a victim of crime or terrorism provoke a peculiar mix of comfort and despair. It is heartening that the danger is slight; its unsettling how skewed our political system and consumer culture are towards convincing us of the opposite.”-The Observer About the Author DAN GARDNER is the New York Times bestselling author of books about psychology and decision-making. His books have been published in 21 countries and 17 lang...

-Titulo Original : Banana The Fate Of The Fruit That Changed The World-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: In the vein of Mark Kurlanskys bestselling Salt and Cod, a gripping chronicle of the myth, mystery, and uncertain fate of the world’s most popular fruit In this fascinating and surprising exploration of the banana’s history, cultural significance, and endangered future, award-winning journalist Dan Koeppel gives readers plenty of food for thought. Fast-paced and highly entertaining, Banana takes us from jungle to supermarket, from corporate boardrooms to kitchen tables around the world. We begin in the Garden of Eden-examining scholars’ belief that Eve’s “apple” was actually a banana- and travel to early-twentieth-century Central America, where aptly named “banana republics” rose and fell over the crop, while the companies now known as Chiquita and Dole conquered the marketplace. Koeppel then chronicles the banana’s path to the present, ultimately-and most alarmingly-taking us to banana plantations across the globe that are being destroyed by a fast-moving blight, with no cure in sight-and to the high-tech labs where new bananas are literally being built in test tubes, in a race to save the world’s most beloved fruit. Review “Required reading.”-New York Post “Ambitious in scope… both fascinating and disturbing... I’ll never walk through the produce aisle the same way again… [Banana] is at once a political and economic treatise, a scientific explication, and a cultural history.”-The Boston Globe “Clear, engaging… admirable… part historical narrative and part pop-science adventure.”-San Francisco Chronicle “[A] brilliant history.”-Seattle Post-Intelligencer “A fascinating and surprising history of our most ubiquitous fruit.”-Edward Humes, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Monkey Girl and Mississippi Mad “The history of oil has nothing on that of the yellow fruit.”-Salon About the Author Dan Koeppel, a 2011 James Beard Award winner, is a science and nature writer who has written for National Geographic, Outside, Scientific American, Wired, and other national publications. He has discussed bananas on NPR’s Fresh Air and Science Friday...

-Titulo Original : You Majored In What? Designing Your Path From College To Career-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: Fully revised and updated in 2017, the revolutionary career guide for a new generation of job-seekers, from one of the U.S.’s top career counselors “So what are you going to do with your major?” It’s an innocent question that can haunt students from high school to graduate school and beyond. Relax. Your major is just the starting point for designing a meaningful future. In this indispensable guide, Dr. Katharine Brooks shows you a creative, fun, and intelligent way to figure out what you want to do and how to get it-no matter what you studied in college. You will learn to map your experiences for insights into your strengths and passions, design possible lives, and create goals destined to take you wherever you want to go. Using techniques and ideas that have guided thousands of college students to successful careers, Dr. Brooks will teach you to outsmart and outperform your competition, with more Wisdom Builders and an easily applied career development process. No matter what career you aspire to, You Majored in What? offers a practical, creative, and successful approach to finding your path to career fulfillment. Review Brooks… provides those tools in the form of a series of quizzes and exercises designed to crystallize students talents and inclinations. She then explains how to use the results to choose a direction, stand out from the crowd and wow job interviews.-TIME Combines... What Color Is Your Parachute? with genuinely practical advice.-New York Times An appealing blend of poetry and pragmatism. [Brooks] talks about finding the narrative of your life and harnessing the value of happenstance, but she also coaches readers on the nuts-and-bolts of resume writing and interviewing. You Majored in What? would make a wonderful gift to both high school and college grads.-Austin American-Statesman Supportive, ingenious, and fun, Brookss innovative career coaching can turn beloved interests into satisfying vocations.-Boston Globe Dr. Brooks, a longtime college career advisor, provides students with an optimistic, encouraging outlook, and shows them that their strengths and skills are more important than choice of major... a positive reinforcement to the students who pursue their interest in liberal arts, and parlay the same interests into successful careers.-Examiner In times like these its crucial to look at entering the workplace from a whole new perspective and You Majored in What? accomplishes this! Who cares what your college major is? What is more important are your dreams, values, and strengths and this book helps any young person figure these things out and find a career that fits. Buy it now! Its great!-Julie Jansen, author of I Dont Know What I Want, but I Know It’s Not This! Brooks addresses the key challenges faced by many college students as they attempt to bridge the chasm between sixteen years of education and the largely unknown world of work. You Majored in What? is truly a great guide for the soon-to-be-launched student. At a time when all job-hunters are going to need to raise their level of job-getting skills, Kate Brooks has provided the liberal arts grad with exactly what they need to compete and succeed.-Jaye R. Roseborough, former Executive Director, Career Services, Middlebury College A lifeline for parents and students who value a liberal arts education. Katharine Brooks offers smart and accessible insights that turn the apparent chaos of a liberal arts major into a ‘wandering map’ to illuminate many routes toward a fulfilling career and life.-James H. Madison, Professor Emeritus of History and former Director, Liberal Arts and Management Program, Indiana University Students of all ages will gain valuable insight into their own interests, goals, and career aspirations from this book, even if all they do is skim the first 2 chapters. You Majored in What? helps young people find the connections between their interests and the i...

-Titulo Original : The Secret History Of The American Empire The Truth About Economic Hit Men, Jackals, And How To Change The World (john Perkins Economic Hitman Series)-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: New York Times bestsellerFrom the author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, comes an expose of international corruption, and an inspired plan to turn the tide for future generationsWith a presidential election around the corner, questions of Americas military buildup, environmental impact, and foreign policy are on everyones mind. Former Economic Hit Man John Perkins goes behind the scenes of the current geopolitical crisis and offers bold solutions to our most pressing problems. Drawing on interviews with other EHMs, jackals, CIA operatives, reporters, businessmen, and activists, Perkins reveals the secret history of events that have created the current American Empire, including: * How the defeats in Vietnam and Iraq have benefited big business * The role of Israel as Fortress America in the Middle East * Tragic repercussions of the IMFs Asian Economic Collapse * The current Latin American revolution and its lessons for democracy * U.S. blunders in Tibet, Congo, Lebanon, and VenezuelaFrom the U.S. military in Iraq to infrastructure development in Indonesia, from Peace Corps volunteers in Africa to jackals in Venezuela, Perkins exposes a conspiracy of corruption that has fueled instability and anti-Americanism around the globe, with consequences reflected in our daily headlines. Having raised the alarm, Perkins passionately addresses how Americans can work to create a more peaceful and stable world for future generations. Review “A sweeping, bold assault on the tyranny of corporate globalization, full of drama and adventure, with devastating stories of greed run wild. But Perkins is undaunted, and offers imaginative ideas for a different world.-Howard Zinn, author of A Peoples History of the United States “John Perkins new book is both an eye-opening expose of global corruption and a fascinating story of adventure and intrigue. This devastating indictment of current economic policies also offers hope by showing the power of the growing movement toward a caring economics worldwide.”-Riane Eisler, author of The Chalice and The Blade and The Real Wealth of Nations “Having made a splash with Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, Perkins offers similarly entertaining but disturbing accounts of the American government wreaking havoc around the world in support of American business. In Perkinss view, American presidents willingly comply with their CEO masters, distributing foreign aid to corrupt Third World leaders who keep a share and return the rest to U.S. business for major projects, leaving their nations poor and massively in debt, and requiring more loans and slavish obedience to U.S. policy. If any leader objects, the CIA destabilizes his government, by assassination if necessary.”-Publishers Weekly About the Author John Perkins is the bestselling author of the classic expose Confessions of an Economic Hit Man. He is the founder and president of the Dream Change Coalition, which works closely with Amazonian and other indigenous people to help preserve their environments and cultures. From 1971 to 1981 he worked for the international consulting firm of Chas.T. Main, where he became chief economist and director of economics and regional planning. Perkins has lectured and taught at universities and learning centers on four continents and is a regular lecturer for the Omega Center...

-Titulo Original : The Instant Economist Everything You Need To Know About How The Economy Works-Fabricante : Plume-Descripcion Original: The Only Economics Book You Will Ever Need. Economics isnt just about numbers: its about politics, psychology, history, and so much more. We are all economists - when we work, save for the future, invest, pay taxes, and buy our groceries. Yet many of us feel lost when the subject arises. Award-winning professor Timothy Taylor tackles all the key questions and hot topics of both microeconomics and macroeconomics, including: * Why do budget deficits matter? * What exactly does the Federal Reserve do? * Does globalization take jobs away from American workers? * Why is health insurance so costly? The perfect read for fans of Freakonomics, The Undercover Economist and Naked Economics, The Instant Economist offers the knowledge and sophistication to understand the issues - so you can understand and discuss economics on a personal, national, and global level. Review “Taylor breaks the complex ideas of macro- and microeconomics into bite-sized chapters, each covering a distinct aspect, by using examples and stories instead of formulas and equations.”-Library Journal “Presenting a broad, non-mathematical treatment of microeconomics and macroeconomics, this book requires no prior knowledge of the subject and is clearly written. Taylor, the managing editor of the Journal of Economic Perspectives, also adds a good dose of humor.”-Reference & Research Book News “Taylor sets out to teach us how economists think and begins with a microeconomics understanding of the economy (the view of individuals). We learn how markets work in the context of goods, labor, and financial capital and also about unregulated markets, including monopoly, the environment, and poverty; he notes that although these issues can attract democratic government involvement, such intervention can fail. He concludes with macroeconomics (an overall view of the economy), with topics including economic growth, unemployment, and inflation. Taylor wants us to respect the power of market forces but understand where those forces fall short; he encourages a belief that government policy can be useful but, in some cases, can be useless or even counterproductive... Excellent.”-Booklist About the Author Timothy Taylor is managing editor of the American Economics Associations Journal of Economic Perspectives. He won numerous teaching awards for his classes at Stanford University and was named a distinguished lecturer at the University of Minnesota. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota...