Bøger udgivet af Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster

Merry examines how, in a one-term presidency, James K. Polk completed the story of America's Manifest Destiny by expanding its territory across the continent.

Journalist Scott presents the definitive account of the infamous 1967 attack on the U.S.S. "Liberty" by Israeli forces and the continuing controversy over what really happened.

• The perfect time for a reissue: In October 2009, PBS will air a ninety-minute primetime special on Joan Baez as part of the Emmy Award-winning American Masters series. Told often from Baez’s perspective, but supported by a rich performance and historical archive, the documentary centers on her career as a musician, power as an artist, those who influenced her, and those she championed. She will also be on a 27-city U.S. tour starting July 2009..• A musical force and a catalyst for social change: At the age of eighteen Baez was an international star with a Time magazine cover story; fifty years later she has thirty-three albums to her credit. She also marched alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., was jailed for supporting the draft resistance, and sang in the first Amnesty International tour. An extraordinary woman who has led an eventful life, Baez’s memoir is as honest, unpretentious, and courageous as she is. .

Delivering a "Band of Brothers" in the skies, Miller deftly mixes the strategic with the personal, offering revealing and unforgettable stories about Americas "bomber boys" who fought in the air war against the Nazis. 20 photos. Maps.

President Carters challenging and provocative assessment of what must be done to bring permanent peace to Israel with dignity and justice for Palestinians--and one of the most important books of the year--is now available in paperback.

An acclaimed, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian ("No Ordinary Time") illuminates Lincoln's political genius in this highly original work, as the one-term congressman/prairie lawyer rises from obscurity to prevail over three gifted rivals of national reputation to become President. black-and-white photos.

¡A las mamás también les gusta el chocolate! Las madres hacen de todo -- enseÑan, escuchan, guÍan y protegen. Nos dan refugio durante las inesperadas tormentas de la vida, nos sustentan y cuidan para encami-narnos hacia nuestra vida adulta y conocen el momento preciso para hacernos abandonar el nido. Ahora, la creadora de la exitosa serie Chocolate ofrece para el deleite de toda mujer -- madre, hija, hermana o mejor amiga -- una espléndida y emotiva celebración de la maternidad. He aquÍ más historias de la vida real que capturan la esencia de lo que significa ser mujer y que honran la inolvidable experiencia de la maternidad, desde lo conmovedor y lo divertido hasta lo agridulce: una madre que envÍa a su hijo a la escuela y lo ve alejarse por el corredor hacia su aula; una madre que sabe exactamente qué decir o no decir y el momento para cada cosa; una mamá suplente que pasa por "la de verdad" con enorme éxito; una madre cuya intuición nunca falla. Seguramente te reconocerás a ti misma o reconocerás a tu propia madre en las páginas de Chocolate para el corazón de mamá.

Written in a voice that is timeless in its message of love and understanding, "The Road Less Traveled" continues to help readers explore the very nature of loving relationships. Wise and profoundly spiritual, this is a proven classic, a book to turn to again and again for understanding and inspiration.

The man behind the X-Men, Spider Man, the Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other super-heroes tells his own Marvel-ous story in a book packed with punch, humor, insider info, and a gallery of archival works, some never before published. 50 photos & illustrations.

The author of the highly acclaimed "Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington" brings his remarkable writing and acute intelligence to this fascinating portrait of America's only self-made founding father, Alexander Hamilton. of photos.

From Simon & Schuster, The Goof Proofer is Stephen Manhard's guide on how to avoid the 41 most embarrassing errors in your speaking and writing.From the Introduction: "Because, I am a retired advertising executive and copywriter, I have written The Goof Proofer from the viewpoint of a communicator, not a teacher. It's not intended to be exhaustive; rather, it simply lists the most common errors, shows you what is wrong and what is right, and explains how to remember to avoid such goofs."