In this candid and ultimately uplifting memoir, Olympic medalist Amanda Beard reveals the truth about coming of age in the spotlight, the demons she battled along the way, and the new-found happiness that has proven to be her greatest victory.
Based on his extensive research on water metabolism in the human body, Dr. F. Batmanghelidj reveals his ground breaking discovery that unintentional dehydration is the root cause of many painful...
The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry is the funny and inspiring account of her struggle in a stew of hot-tempered, chefs, competitive classmates, her own "wretchedly inadequate" French - and how she mastered the basics of French cuisine ...
Firefly Lane is for anyone who ever drank Boone's Farm apple wine while listening to Abba or Fleetwood Mac. More than a coming-of-age novel, it's the story of a generation of women who were both blessed and cursed by choices.
From the day Cobb and Mary meet kayaking on Maine's Allagash River and fall deeply in love, the two approach life with the same sense of adventure they use to conquer the river's treacherous rapids.
What about wild animals and snakes and creepy stuff?” “Nope. ... “Bats? Are you serious?” “Yes, Mariah, bats. Think what you're saying, woman. You faced the Taliban without hesitation. What the hell's so scary about a little bitty bat?
The Crying Book is a deeply personal tribute to the fascinating strangeness of tears and the unexpected resilience of joy.
Fans of Jason Reynolds and Sharon M. Draper will love this oh-so-honest middle grade novel from writer and educator Maurice Broaddus.
“They say comedy equals tragedy plus time: This very funny account of an often miserable childhood is proof.” --People “What a strong, funny, heartbreaking memoir, with a voice that is completely its own (written by a woman who very ...
From a small-town girl watching the Olympic Games in my living room, to competing at three Olympic Games for the United States, SILVER LINING dives deep into the journey towards achieving my dreams.
This is one of the most essential debut novels of recent years, heralding the arrival of a stellar and prodigious young talent.