Award Winning Books

When a group of immortal vigilantes threatens millions, only one man is brave enough to stand in their way.Their story didn't start this year...or even this millennium.It began when Moses was on Mt. Sinai. Tired of waiting on the One True God, the twelve...

The only constants in reporter Savannah Phillips's life are her best friend Paige, her workplace tormenter Joshua, her steady father--and her crazed mother. In spite of that, she agrees to take a Florida vacation with her parents and enjoy some seaside "rest and relaxation"...

With his characteristic talent for finding connections between writing and the stuff of our lives, Peter Turchi ventures into new and even more surprising territory. In A Muse and a Maze, Turchi draws out the similarities between writing and puzzle-making and its flip-side, puzzle-solving....

A Kite in the Wind is an anthology of essays by 20 veteran writers and master teachers. While the contributors offer specific, practical advice on such fundamental aspects of craft as characterization, character names, the first person point of view, and unreliable narrators, they...

Motion picture producer Selena Ryan has the impossible: Fame and fortune and her integrity. Her reputation for playing fair in an industry rife with games has earned her respect from other producers, writers, and actors. She's learned the lesson that plenty of people would...

For Kip Barrett, a secret commission from her boss's boss's boss, CEO Tamara Sterling, shows that the respect she's earned for her integrity and intelligence is justified. All she has to do is what she's done successfully before: Follow the money, find the high-tech...

Setting out on the vacation of a lifetime, Marissa Chabot is well-provisioned with sun block, rum and a stack of good books. As one of the founders of the successful, high-tech "soul-mate matching service" Finders Keepers, Marissa knows from experience that vacation romances are...

Cassie Parker has grown used to denying her sexuality. Her father, the Reverend Parker, has made that a necessity. When Cassie meets Luke Winston, she can no longer deny her attraction to women, or more accurately--to Luke. Cassie's struggle with the feelings Luke has...

Syrah Ardani tried independence--but the call of the Napa Valley hills and rolling vineyards of her family's winery have brought her home again. She is content with her ordered world until she learns that her father's feckless management has put Ardani Vineyards into receivership....

A one-of-a-kind collection of recipes, photographs, and behind-the-scenes stories from legendary pitmaster Mike Mills. In Peace, Love, & Barbecue - a unique combination of cookbook, memoir, and travelogue - Mike Mills, the unrivalled king of barbecue, shares his passion for America's favorite cuisine--its intense...

Experience a magnificent region through the words and images of accomplished writers and photographers and local residents. - Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Dietrich presents the rich history and challenges facing this rugged habitat just hours from Seattle. - In his foreword, Richard Louv examines...

* A personal account of one of the greatest losses in the climbing world * An elegant and gripping story of tragedy, as well as unexpected joy * An entrée into the emotional world of climbers and their families * Benefits the Nepal-based Khumbu...

This empowering resource engages women in an interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities on the frontier of women's spiritual leadership.Author: Kathe SchaafPublisher: Skylight Paths PublishingPublished: 10/01/2011Pages: 290Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.40w x 1.10dISBN: 9781594733130Award: Nautilus Award - WinnerReview Citation(s): Booklist 11/15/2011...

One of Time magazine's 25 Most Influential People in America writes about taking responsibility for our own happiness and our actions. Robert Thurman is America's most popular and charismatic Buddhist. His first book, Inner Revolution, is an international bestseller and his lectures sell out...

A comprehensive blend of information, expert analysis and proven business strategies that will serve as an invaluable resource for building your business. This book gives you the practical tools you need to plan, prepare, and grow a cutting-edge enterprise in today's competitive environment. Endorsed...

In The Cult of LEGO, Wired's GeekDad blogger John Baichtal and BrickJournal founder Joe Meno take you on a magnificent, illustrated tour of the LEGO(R) community, its people, and their creations. The Cult of LEGO introduces us to fans and builders from all walks...

It's summer vacation and this year, instead of sticking with Mom, it's all about visiting grandparents and having new experiences.The book's protagonist is Michel, an eight-year-old Parisian boy. His brother Martin, who's twelve, detests him, and he detests Martin right back. This summer, Michel...

If homosexual behavior is an aberration from the standpoint of reproduction, why is it widespread among humans, primates, and a myriad of other animal species, and why has it been favored by evolution? And if homosexuality is considered a moral problem based on religious...

Leadership is in crisis. In the rough seas of a borderless economy, the Internet, and outsourcing in turbulent markets, a seismic shift has changed the game. The days of the Great Man-whether a Churchill or Kennedy, even a Gates or Welch-are numbered. Virtually anyone...

Presenting the amazing Harry Kellar: the first magician to receive international fame and the model for the Wizard of Oz! In this illustrated biography of the most well-known illusionist at the turn of the twentieth century, Author Gail Jarrow follows Kellar from a magician's...