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Released: June 3, 2013

"An informative but occasionally too-dry behind-the-scenes look into the funeral industry and its reflection on contemporary society in inner-city Baltimore."
A young woman makes a life out of working with death. Read full book review >
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Released: June 1, 2013

"Comaford has experienced undeniable success in the business world, but she fails to adequately translate her methods into a compelling narrative."
Standard techniques from the fields of self-help and salesmanship, repackaged as neuroscience and presented as a method to build effective teams. Read full book review >
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Released: June 1, 2013

"A cute memoir of living in India with some advice for expatriates as well."
The story of the author's move from New York to Delhi. Read full book review >
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Released: May 28, 2013

"Useful, perceptive advice on life found through the practice of karate."
One woman's journey to overcome fear through martial arts. Read full book review >
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Released: May 28, 2013

"At turns serious and humorous, this multifaceted collection of essays will entertain both longtime Savage fans and new readers."
Personal and political essays from the columnist and gay rights advocate. Read full book review >
Cover art for CONFESSIONS OF A SOCIOPATH
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Released: May 14, 2013

"A work of advocacy for greater awareness of sociopathy's reach and conduct."
The biting memoir of a "successful" sociopath, from the pseudonymous Thomas. Read full book review >
Cover art for BIG DADDY'S RULES
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Released: May 7, 2013

"Schirripa's rough-and-resilient child-rearing practices will not appeal to everyone but may raise a laugh or two from other wiseguys."
An actor's thoughts on raising daughters. Read full book review >
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Released: May 7, 2013

"Refreshingly, a parenting advice book worth its salt."
Novelist Edgerton (Creative Writing/Univ. of North Carolina, Wilmington; The Night Train, 2011, etc.) tenders sage yet waggish fathering advice. Read full book review >
Cover art for A CHANCE TO WIN
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Released: May 7, 2013

"A compelling portrait of inner-city struggles."
Award-winning New Jersey crime reporter Schuppe's first book, which won the J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Award, follows members of a Little League baseball team and their coach as they try to succeed and survive in one of Newark's toughest neighborhoods. Read full book review >
Cover art for SOMEONE COULD GET HURT
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Released: May 2, 2013

"An outspoken dad's brassy, wise and painfully honest view from the top of the family tree."
The pride and pitfalls of contemporary fatherhood. Read full book review >
Cover art for PARENTING WITHOUT BORDERS
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Released: May 2, 2013

"Current alarm over U.S. student global rankings will help give this persuasive book the consideration it deserves."
An intriguing look at parenting paradigms in countries where children are deemed to be the best adjusted. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD
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Released: May 1, 2013

"A credible book to inspire even the most cynical among us."
The latest title in the publisher's School of Life series aims to be a guide to social and cultural change. Read full book review >