A leading psychologist reveals how our most misunderstood emotion pride has shaped our minds and our culture, and shows how we can harness its power.

Why did Paul Gauguin abandon middle-class life to follow the path of a starving artist?What explains the massive success of Steve Jobs, a man [...]

"A must read for anyone looking to take his performance to the next level, be it in athletics or in life." Dean Karnazes, author of"Ultra Marathon Man"
If there s anyone out there who has taken extreme to a new level, its Joe De Sena in adventure racing, in business, and ultimately in the busin[...]

Danny's gotten REVENGE and broken his JINX. He might finally shed his LOSER status once and for all ... but where would be the hilarity in that?
Danny Shine is just trying to avoid wrestling Bruiser Pekarsky in gym -- that's why he goes to the info session about running for class president. Even[...]

For the past three years, Grace Blakely has been desperate to find out the truth about her mother's murder. She thought it would bring her peace. She thought it would lead her to answers. She thought she could put the past to rest.

But the truth has only made her a target.

And the pa[...]

Seth and his little brother Henry haven't had the most stable of upbringings. Their father has been in and out of jail; their mother took off years ago and hasn't been seen since. Life is constantly uncertain - but a twist of fate could be just what they need. August stopped drinking the day his son[...]

Meet Lily Wilder: New Yorker, lawyer extraordinaire, blushing bride. And totally incapable of being faithful to one man.
Lily s fiance Will is a brilliant, handsome archaeologist. Lily is sassy, impulsive, fond of a good drink (or five) and has"no"business getting married. Lily likes Will, but [...]

It s naptime in the animal kingdom, and everyone from puppies to giraffes is curling up to get some rest. Whether it s snoozing under the sea or nesting high in the trees, little ones will enjoy learning about the various ways their favorite animals get their sleep. From the "New York Times" bestsel[...]

Maya Angelou, one of the best-loved authors of our time, shares the wisdom of a remarkable life in this best-selling spiritual classic. This is Maya Angelou talking from the heart, down to earth and real, but also inspiring. This is a book to treasured, a book about being in all ways a woman, about [...]

Helps you search out essential sights and experiences around the world. This title features thirty of the authors' favourite trips of a lifetime. It is illustrated with photographs; and is suitable for those looking for ideas for an inspirational experience of a lifetime.[...]

Offers 20 favourite tunes from the "Take The Lead" series including pop classics, film and show themes, jazz standards and classical hits. Suitable for the intermediate level player, this title contains a melody line, guitar chords and 2 CDs. It is suitable for solo playing or for small ensembles.[...]

Same war. Different enemy. First it was Mars, then Titan - the battlefield changed but the war remained the same. Until now. Master Sergeant Michael Venn and his soldiers now know the truth about what the supposedly benevolent Gurus are really doing in our solar system. A truth both Earth and the al[...]

Provides answers to a variety of questions concering digital photography, including such topics as digital cameras, digital capture, color management, using Photoshop, creative effects, printing, and digital sharing.[...]