A true story about four young friends diagnosed with breast cancer and the monthly luncheon that lifted their spirits. A celebration of friendship and of living life to the fullest, this book aims to encourage women everywhere to be proactive with their health - and realise that no-one is too young for breast cancer.

Explores the lives and beliefs of the poor white Southerners who practice snake handling.

A critical examination of George Carlin (1937-2008), a counterculture icon and one of the most influential comedians, who broke down free speech barriers and fearlessly questioned the American way of life through the words we use.

Millions of Americans suffer from heart disease, are overweight, diabetic, or have gastrointestinal problems, and are trying to balance their diets. Here are 100 recipes to help them live healthier lives, complete with up-to-date nutritional information on fiber in foods.

Keeping a realistic view of our partners, our relationships, and ourselves is the key to creating a marriage that is happy, healthy, and dynamic. This volume provides married or soon-to-be-married couples with simple, effective techniques to strengthen their relationships.

This detailed treatment of Civil War ironclads in the broader context of world naval developments has sparked a debate among U.S. Naval strategists. Many readers will learn for the first time of the i

The acclaimed director of Mishima , American Gigolo , Hard Core and Cat People , and the screen writer for Taxi Driver , Paul Schrader here analyzes the film style of three great directors - Yasajiro Ozu, Robert Bresson and Carl Dreyer.

Revered today as, perhaps, the greatest of Renaissance painters, Leonardo da Vinci was a scientist at heart. This book looks at the mystery of the Mona Lisa , takes us through the many facets of Leonardo's fascination with water, and explains the true significance of his dream of flying.

With an appetite both for life and for binge eating, the author spent years reasoning that a big, healthy man should have a big, healthy appetite. Here, he blends his personal story with practical strategies for weight loss success.

Focusing on brain differences as well as on neurodiversity that presents the brain as an ecosystem which adapts to different environments, this book provides a compilation of research on the gifts and abilities of individuals with neuropsychological disorders. It reframes the debate about neurodiversity.

Presents a comprehensive biography of the most successful female vocal group of all time. Suitable for fans of the Supremes, Motown, and the culture of the '60s, this title tells the story of three girls from the Detroit projects, their meteoric rise and bitter disintegration, and their place in the music pantheon.

For Naked City, his first collection, Weegee cruised the streets of 1940s New York in the wee hours in search of the sensational. Lewd, louche, licentious but always brimming with life (except when brimming with death), Weegee's photographs have endured decades of modern art criticism and are again enjoying a much-deserved cult revival.

A landmark new history of the making of the Erie CanalAmericas first superhighway to the Westand the extraordinary consequences of its completion

A tantalizing account of the triumphs and travails of the U. S. mens soccer team in the run-up to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, set within the historical context of American soccer on the global stage

A cookbook for fresh, flavourful, Latin vegan cuisine. It expands the palates of those looking for a new way to add fresh, seasonal ingredients and authentic Latino spice to their meals without relying on animal products. It covers various aspects of Latin cooking across the Americas: refreshing bebidos (drinks), salsas, and hearty empanadas.