The ancient Greek philosophers called them elixirs of the gods. The Roman emperors used them to celebrate their victories. And today, fine wines are still being treasured and enjoyed. How and why these wines reach their zenith in color, flavor, and value is the focus of this beautifully illustrated book by wine connoisseur Baudouin Neirynck. The book first looks at...

Macy's The Store. The Star. The Story traces a hundred and fifty years of one of the country’s premier retailers. More than just the account of a successful business, it is the story of how one man’s dream found a home in the heart of Manhattan. Lively text, rare photographs, and colorful illustrations highlight the people and events—the trends, tragedies, and...

Vegan dishes are healthy, delicious, and surprisingly easy to make. Yet many people are daunted by the idea of preparing meals that contain no animal products. For them, and for everyone who loves great food, vegetarian chef Vicki Chelf presents Vicki’s Vegan Kitchen, a comprehensive cookbook designed to take the mystery out of meatless meals. The book begins by offering...

​*** A REVISED EDITION OF THE W. E. B. DU BOIS CLASSIC ***COMMISSIONED BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS(1.4 MILLION MEMBERS WORLDWIDE)Although the Civil War marked an end to slavery in the United States, it would take another fifty years to establish the country’s civil rights movement. Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois was among the first generation of African-American scholars to spearhead this...

Earl Mickel—one of the country’s leading authorities on turkey calls—took on a challenge that any seasoned turkey hunter would have relished. He traveled to all forty-nine states that are home to wild turkeys and—using a call made in each state—bagged Longbeards (and only Longbeards). Within six years, Earl had not only met the challenge, but also accumulated a wealth of...

Every year, millions of Americans come down with the common cold or the flu. While many are back on their feet within days, more than 100,000 are hospitalized with the flu each year, and many more experience cold complications that are severe enough to send them to the doctor’s office. While some drugs target these disorders, for the most part,...

Each year, medical treatments leave millions of patients with chewing and swallowing difficulties. Most hospitals deal with this by puréeing their food. The unfortunate result is that food becomes unappetizing, and patients fail to obtain the nutrition they need. Now, nutritionists Sandra Woodruff and Leah Gilbert-Henderson have written the Soft Foods for Easier Eating Cookbook, an easy-to-follow guide that offers...

Whether it involves drugs, alcohol, smoking, or food, addiction is an overwhelming and destructive force. While many rehabilitation programs are available, the truth is that too many people return to their old habits. Why? End Your Addiction Now not only explores the biochemical factors that are the real cause of this problem, but offers proven advice on how to break...

In a world filled with constant religious intolerance and strife, it is easy to overlook a little known twentieth-century religious war that was fought on the shores of North America. Taking place in Mexico in the 1920s, La Cristiada—the Cristero War—was the result of repressive anti-religious laws directed at the Catholic Church. After the Mexican Revolution of 1916, the newly...

After decades of revolutionizing the treatment of dyslexia through the use of colored lenses, educational pioneer Helen Irlen has turned her attention to children and adults who suffer from other learning disabilities. The Irlen Revolution examines the author’s unique program for helping people with ADHD/ADD, Asperger’s syndrome, autism, depth perception problems, head injuries, strokes, and a host of other conditions...

Want to improve your diet but don’t know where to begin? Let 7-Color Cuisine show you the way. This book’s four-step system—which motivates you to enjoy a new way of eating, guides you in shopping for top-quality ingredients, helps you prepare healthful meals, and encourages you to savor your foods—is as easy as counting your colors. If you’ve been searching...

WINNER OF THE IBPA BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARD for "BEST COOKBOOK"For some people, cooking a meal is as easy and effortless as a walk in the park. But for others, even frying an egg may seem like a hike up Mount Everest. Designed for everyone who feels clueless in the kitchen, Your Time to Cook is a true “first” cookbook, packed...

Congratulations! You survived breast cancer. This should be a time to celebrate—so why do you feel so empty and alone? Medical professionals prepare you for surgery and other treatments, but do not always address your emotional and sexual health. In Intimacy After Breast Cancer, breast cancer survivor Gina Maisano honestly discusses the sensitive issues of self-esteem, body image, and sexuality to help...

If you are among the 17 million American who have diabetes, you are probably working with a doctor to maintain an appropriate treatment program. But what if you could do more to improve your health? In A Guide to Complementary Treatments for Diabetes, Gene Bruno reveals natural ways to complement your current diabetes management. The author first explains what complementary...

Enough, Inigo, Enough and Nose Is Not Toes were designed to be read by young children who are being taught to read by their parents at home. They were created in recognition of the orderly way in which a young child’s brain grows and develops, and are intended to be used and enjoyed as part of the reading program outlined in Doman’s...