This collection of photographs depicts the reality of the Haight in the late 1960s, beyond the mystique and the myth. The Haight: Love, Rock, and Revolution, written by Joel Selvin, showcases the vivid photography of Jim Marshall, who... Read More

What could make a more beautiful palace than nature? Drawing attention to a natural world that is too often ignored, an architect named Uncle Builder shows a handful of animal friends that their forest home is worthy of a king. The awe... Read More

Roman applies her winning formula to Peru in a richly detailed book that makes cultural awareness fun. Add one more pin to the classroom map. This time we’re going to Peru, in the latest information-packed entry in Carole P. Roman’s... Read More

This easily readable, thorough question-and-answer guide acts as a valuable reference for novice and experienced investors alike. "The Handy Investing Answer Book" has all the answers for the ordinary consumer who may not understand all... Read More

Practical yet still exceedingly delicious, this world tour of cakes offers down-to-earth instructions for the everyday chef. For the home baker in search of a wider repertoire, Anna Weston presents a delectable sampler in "The Global... Read More

This engaging work offers strategies for coping with contemporary anxieties. The intriguing Expectation Hangover: Overcoming Disappointment in Work, Love, and Life is a modern-day instruction manual for fighting the letdowns associated... Read More

Carlin does a rare thing for a self-help book: gives useful guidance by supplying readers with the tools necessary for change. Developed by a psychologist and expert in the human condition and self-development, "Build the Strength... Read More

Unembellished prose details the bleak nature of PTSD in this character-driven novel. Pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps is the American way. But what if you can’t? What if those straps fall too short, or fall off completely?... Read More