General Nonfiction

GOODBYE NATALIE, GOODBYE SPLENDOUR is the long-awaited, detailed account of events that led to the mysterious death of Hollywood legend Natalie Wood off the coast of Catalina Island on November 28, 1981. It is a story told by a haunted witness to that fateful evening: Dennis Davern, the young captain of Splendour, the yacht belonging to Wood and husband Robert Wagner. Davern initially backed up Wagner's version of that evening's events through a signed statement prepared by attorneys. But Davern... more info>>

Bestsellers have been with us for more than a century, ever since the first bestseller list appeared in 1895. But they have received surprisingly little attention from critics. What kind of books become bestsellers? Why do people read them? Do they have literary value or are they merely the literary equivalent of crossword puzzles? S. T. Joshi, a leading critic of horror, fantasy, and mystery fiction, devotes his attention to these and other issues, showing that bestsellers emerged only with the... more info>>

A collection of interviews with Terry Bisson, Marion Zimmer Bradley, John Brunner, Jonathan Carroll, Robert Holdstock, Ellen Kushner, Ursula K. Le Guin, Fritz Leiber, Ray Faraday Nelson, Frederik Pohl, Dan Simmons, Lawrence Watt-Evans, and Gene Wolfe.

Sn Tzu wrote this classic treatise on warfare approximately 2500 years ago, during a time of great political uncertainty and sweeping military campaigns. Written simply without fanfare using military scenarios and recommended responses, The Art of War has proven to be inspirational to many people who have applied its theories in every day life. The work provides practical guidance for almost anything that may require strategy and tactics--from business to sports to actual warfare. [Translated fr... more info>>

A study of the work of Robert W. Chambers, author of The King in Yellow, with emphasis on his "Cardigan" series of historical novels, set in upstate New York during the American Revolution.

While this book is about decline, it is not negative. It will help you to recognize the early signs of winding down so that you can take measures before much organ damage occurs. Those measures may be chemical, surgical, naturopathic, a change in environment or a combination of them. Thanks to careful health monitoring by guardians and advanced veterinary care, the lifespan of the housecat is increasing dramatically. Your veterinarian is your partner in maintaining your cat's health and increasi... more info>>

The keys to success delivered by reps in the field If you want to improve your sales, listen to 201 lessons from your peers and use their proven strategies to get your foot in the door and close the deal. 201 Super Sales Tips offers you an unparalleled opportunity to benefit from the experiences of 201 of your colleagues from around the globe. From the ?upside-down sales letter? to the ?art of the parking-lot presentation," this book delivers hundreds of tested-in-the-trenches strategies guaran... more info>>

A Compendium of Magickal Practice from Ethics to Sex gives a progressed learning chain that exercises and develops the sub skills common to most magickal tasks to help Pagans advance in their magickal undertakings. Ethics, psychic protection, channeling, dream interpretation, fairy magick, dragon magick, sex magick, and other magickal subjects are detailed both as independent magickal topics as well as magickal skills related to each other.

This is not "moon" and "June" poetry. There is some formal rhyme and meter, but there is a lot more free verse. I wrote them when I needed to write them. I rewrote them as necessary after I got my Ph.D. in English with a specialty in creative writing.

The heartwarming true story of Slugger, author Leigh Brill's trained service dog, who transformed Brill's college years as she struggled with congenital cerebral palsy. Brill is now a counselor and motivational speaker involved in the service dog community. She travels with Slugger's successor, Kendie. In the tradition of Marley & Me, and Dewey the Library Cat.

Robin Marchesi's brilliant autobiographical book is at once a fine work of literature, and an uplifting if grim inspirational work to encourage those grappling with drug addiction. In any case, it is fascinating reading for the poetically minded in general. Mr. Marchesi's journal intermingles equally powerful threads of pure poetry and stream of consciousness prose. In Part I (Rosales), Mr. Marchesi vividly and richly captures the true story of his travels across Europe in 1979 and the epiphany ... more info>>

Tristan Jones vividly and colorfully describes his childhood as a Welsh boy growing up by the sea. The story of his boyhood in pre-World War II England is strikingly charming and nostalgic. The challenges and adventures he encounters will have you seeing, smelling, feeling, hearing, and tasting the sea as you travel with him through this coming-of-age story.

This guide teaches the reader how to sell themselves and their book in order to get in print. Using sales techniques taken from other industries, it demonstrates how the writer can target and market their book in the competitive business of publishing.

This tragic story of Virginia Reed's journey west is told through her memoirs of the twelve years old girl, with supplementary accounts based on her father's letters and the diary of another traveller. Given the sensitive nature of aspects of the journey, young readers will find the background notes and explanatory comments helpful.

Think your novel would make a great movie? Want to try your hand at writing the screenplay? Award-winning author Pauline Baird Jones now shares her years of expertise in a series of writer's handbooks, including Adapting Your Novel for Film, a helpful guide for turning your book into a film. A book and a movie are two entirely different mediums. Successful adaptation requires trimming down a story--it's not always easy! Strict formatting guidelines also must be followed or your script won't even... more info>>

"Human progress hinges on the commitment of a select few to not accept current knowledge as a final truth, to continue to strive to constantly improve their methods, their knowledge base, their skill set. John Little questioned conventional strength training methods and has created a system that takes traditional results to the next level. As a well-established innovator in fitness and strength training, his methods have been employed by hundreds of thousands of individuals around the world. Hi... more info>>

BE AN AC AND REFRIGERATION ACE-NO MATTER WHAT YOUR PRESENT LEVEL OF SKILL! Air Conditioning and Refrigeration helps you understand today's cooling and climate control systems-so expertly that you can use it as the foundation for a career! Clear instructions-with over 800 photographs and illustrations-offer step-by-step guidance to learning the trade for students, professionals, and homeowners who want to do their own installations or repairs. LEARN WITH THE PROS Written by experienced teachers ... more info>>

Based on fact! Four kids abducted at separate times. They finally meet and learn they endured similar procedures during their abduction experiences. The benevolent aliens who abducted them encouraged the children to develop special talents and skills to benefit humanity. However, even these well-intentioned ETs overstepped the boundaries of trust. Read how these children's lives were changed forever.

Joyce and Jim Lavene are romance and mystery authors with forty novels to their credit. They have also lived with diabetes for the past nine years. Jim is active in promoting new awareness of diabetes and Joyce is an herbalist and holistic healer. They will happily answer questions about Alternative Diabetic or diabetes in general to the best of their ability.

America's war on drugs. It makes headlines, tops political agendas and provokes powerful emotions. But is it really worth it? That's the question posed by Steven Duke and Albert Gross in this groundbreaking book. They argue that America's biggest victories in the war on drugs are the erosion of our constitutional rights, the waste of billions of dollars and an overwhelmed court system. After careful research and thought, they make a strong case for the legalization of drugs. It's a radical idea,... more info>>

At the beginning of the 1980's Harlan Ellison agreed to do a regular column for the LA WEEKLY on the condition that they publish whatever he wrote, without revising it or suggesting rewrites. This collection collects what he wrote under those conditions. He writes in a conversational voice, but he is impassioned, persuasive, abusive and hilarious by turns.

Full of anecdotes on the weirdest funerals and final resting places the world over, this guidebook is a tongue-in-cheek romp to an aspect of life that frightens most people. Discussing the burial practices of the past--from the embalming practices of ancient Egyptians to the funeral pyres used in India--while looking closely at how death and funeral services are practiced today, this humorously macabre guide answers questions such as What kind of party should be held at a funeral ceremony? Who s... more info>>

The complete works of Betty Bain, interspersed with sweet recipes so loaded with calories you'll feel like you should be sent to jail for eating them!

This book's for YOU--if you own a boat and are looking for enjoyable on-board eating that's not just another typical hamburger or hot dog, and is still quick and easy to prepare. The authors provide invaluable tips for truly great menu alternatives, requiring very little fuss, muss, or bother--whether afloat, pool-side, or in the backyard. Stay hungry!

Motivation is like bathing or eating. You need to do it regularly to survive. Says Zig Ziglar, America's number one motivator. Motivation is the key leadership skill that can vastly improve your quality of life and, in turn, positively impact sales. Developing it-and keeping it alive-is what winning is all about. Be In It to Win is filled with inspiring insights, exclusive interviews, and winning advice from the country's most successful sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and CEOs. Norman Vince... more info>>