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The Fourth Age
Atria Books |
April 24, 2018 |
336 pages
As we approach a great turning point in history when technology is poised to redefine what it means to be human, The Fourth Age offers fascinating insight into AI, robotics, and their extraordinary implications for our species. In The Fourth Age, Byron Reese makes the case that technology has... More Info
Miss Ex-Yugoslavia
Atria Books |
April 17, 2018 |
272 pages
“Sofija Stefanovic’s beautiful memoir Miss Ex-Yugoslavia depicts the elegant transit of a girl becoming an artist. This is a story we yearn to know: How does a girl lose her childhood, family, and nation, yet nurture her memories, dreams, and art? Stefanovic hits all her marks, and she keeps us... More Info
The Education of Will
Atria Books |
February 27, 2018 |
288 pages
Bestselling author and internationally renowned animal psychologist and dog trainer Patricia McConnell “gives a voice to those who can’t speak in words and provides hope for fearful animals everywhere” (Temple Grandin) in this powerful and uplifting memoir about healing. World-renowned as a... More Info
Parental Discretion Is Advised
Atria Books |
December 5, 2017 |
352 pages
Discover the stunning rise, fall, and legacy of N.W.A, one of America’s most revered and iconic enduring music groups, who put their stamp on pop culture, black culture, and who changed hip-hop music forever in this comprehensive and authoritative work of music journalism. In 1986, a rap group... More Info
Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies
Atria Books |
September 12, 2017 |
320 pages
In this evocative and gorgeously wrought memoir reminiscent of Rob Sheffield’s Love Is a Mixtape and George Hodgman’s Bettyville, Michael Ausiello—a respected TV columnist and founder and editor-in-chief of TVLine.com—remembers his late husband, and the lessons, love, and laughter that they... More Info
$23.00
Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain't That Funkin' Kinda Hard On You?
Atria Books |
September 29, 2015 |
416 pages
Traces the funk music legend's rise from a 1950s barbershop quartet to an influential multigenre artist, discussing his pivotal artistic and business achievements with Parliament-Funkadelic. 75,000 first printing.
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$36.00
iGen
Atria Books |
August 22, 2017 |
400 pages
A highly readable and entertaining first look at how today’s members of iGen—the children, teens, and young adults born in the mid-1990s and later—are vastly different from their Millennial predecessors, and from any other generation, from the renowned psychologist and author of Generation... More Info
$33.00
Poetry Will Save Your Life
Atria Books |
July 11, 2017 |
208 pages
An unconventional and inventive coming-of-age memoir organized around forty-three remarkable poems by poets such as Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Wallace Stevens and Sylvia Plath, from a critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling author and poet. For Jill Bialosky, certain poems stand out... More Info
$33.99
Surpassing Certainty
Atria Books |
June 13, 2017 |
256 pages
Riveting, rousing, and utterly real, Surpassing Certainty is a portrait of a young woman searching for her purpose and place in the world—without a road map to guide her. The journey begins a few months before her twentieth birthday. Janet Mock is adjusting to her days as a first-generation... More Info
$23.00
The Dirt Cure
Atria Books |
April 11, 2017 |
384 pages
In this “carefully researched, compellingly written game-changer for children’s health” (Mark Hyman, MD), Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD, reveals the shocking contents of children’s food, how it’s seriously harming their bodies and brains, and what you can do about it. And she presents a... More Info
$22.00
It Happens All the Time
Atria Books |
March 28, 2017 |
320 pages
From master storyteller Amy Hatvany—whose writing has been hailed as “gripping and emotionally honest” (Stephanie Evanovich, New York Times betselling author)—comes a provocative and compelling novel about two friends whose lives are changed by a drunken kiss. I want to rewind the clock,... More Info
$23.00
The First Signs
Atria Books |
March 28, 2017 |
328 pages
“If you love mysteries, you’ll love this book. Genevieve von Petzinger acts as guide and sleuth in this fascinating, accessible, and fast-paced exploration of Ice Age artists and the evocative cave paintings they left behind” (Virginia Morell, author of Animal Wise and Ancestral Passions). In... More Info
Himself
Atria Books |
March 14, 2017 |
384 pages
“A highly unusual tale set in a highly unusual Irish village full of dark secrets…Lushly imagined, delightfully original, and very, very funny, it hurtles along from the very first page” (M.L. Stedman, author of The Light Between Oceans). Having been abandoned on the steps of an orphanage as... More Info
How the Body Knows Its Mind
Atria Books |
January 12, 2016 |
288 pages
“Beilock reveals one intriguing secret after another...That Beilock is supercharged with enthusiasm about her topic is evident and infectious” (Booklist, starred review). The human body is not just a passive device carrying out messages sent by the brain, but rather an integral part of how we... More Info
Will I Ever Be Good Enough?
Atria Books |
September 8, 2009 |
272 pages
The first book for daughters who have suffered the abuse of selfish, self-involved mothers, Will I Ever Be Good Enough? provides the expert assistance you need in order to overcome this debilitating history and reclaim your life. Drawing on more than two decades of experience as a therapist... More Info
The Life and Times of Persimmon Wilson
Atria Books |
January 17, 2017 |
336 pages
For fans of Cold Mountain and The Invention of Wings comes “a tour de force of historical fiction” (Henry Wiencek, author of Master of the Mountain) that follows the epic journey of a slave-turned-Comanche warrior who travels from the brutality of a New Orleans sugar cane plantation to the... More Info
Green Smoothies for Life
Atria Books |
December 27, 2016 |
256 pages
A brand-new meal plan that will assist readers with incorporating green smoothies into their everyday routine while developing healthier long-term eating habits and improving their overall health. More than a weight loss plan, the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, designed by nutritionist and... More Info
Bad Boy
Atria Books |
December 6, 2016 |
256 pages
Vlog star Renard Grant has nothing to prove: he’s got a pretty face, chiseled body, and two million adoring video subscribers. Plus the scars on his chest and a prescription for testosterone. Because Ren is transgender: assigned female at birth, living now as male. He films his transition and... More Info
Hungry Heart
Atria Books |
October 11, 2016 |
416 pages
“I’m mad Jennifer Weiner’s first book of essays is as wonderful as her fiction. You will love this book and wish she was your friend.” —Mindy Kaling, author of Why Not Me? “A fiercely funny, powerfully smart, and remarkably brave book. I was spellbound from the first page to the... More Info
Above the Line
Atria Books |
October 4, 2016 |
224 pages
A funny, fierce, imaginative memoir chronicling New York Times bestselling author and Academy Award winner Shirley MacLaine’s remarkable experiences filming Wild Oats in the Canary Islands and the extraordinary memories her time there brought forth of a past life on the lost continent of... More Info
Healthy, Happy Pregnancy Cookbook
Atria Books |
September 27, 2016 |
224 pages
Everybody tells pregnant women what they can’t eat. Now, certified nutritionists and registered dietitians Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh are here to tell them what they should! Featuring recipes for wholesome, unprocessed meals and snacks, accompanied by nutritional breakdowns and tips for... More Info
The Soul of an Octopus
Atria Books |
May 17, 2016 |
256 pages
Another New York Times bestseller from the author of The Good Good Pig, this “fascinating…touching…informative…entertaining” (Daily Beast) book explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus—a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature—and the remarkable... More Info
Yes, My Accent Is Real
Atria Books |
September 15, 2015 |
256 pages
In the spirit of Mindy Kaling’s bestseller Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?, a collection of humorous, autobiographical essays from Kunal Nayyar, best known as Raj on CBS’s #1 hit comedy The Big Bang Theory. Of all the charming misfits on television, there’s no doubt Raj from The Big Bang... More Info
The Trip
Atria Books |
July 28, 2015 |
336 pages
From the author of Strapless and Guest of Honor, a book about a little-known road trip Andy Warhol took from New York to LA in 1963, and how that journey—and the numerous artists and celebrities he encountered—profoundly influenced his life and art. In 1963, up-and-coming artist Andy Warhol... More Info
Brave Girls
Atria Books |
January 6, 2015 |
304 pages
An empowering guide to cultivating confident, passionate, and powerful young leaders during the most formative stage of life: the middle school years. After years of research as a psychologist and consultant for women struggling in the professional world, Stacey Radin made a groundbreaking... More Info
Let's Go Crazy
Atria Books |
December 9, 2014 |
304 pages
From the former senior editor of Rolling Stone and author of The Holy or the Broken, called “thoughtful and illuminating” by The New York Times, a new book on the unlikely coming-to-be of Prince’s now legendary album. Purple Rain is a song, an album, and a film—each one a commercial success... More Info
Why Did the Chicken Cross the World?
Atria Books |
December 2, 2014 |
336 pages
From ancient empires to modern economics, veteran journalist Andrew Lawler delivers a sweeping history of the animal that has been most crucial to the spread of civilization across the globe—the chicken. Queen Victoria was obsessed with it. Socrates’ last words were about it. Charles Darwin and... More Info
Redefining Realness
Atria Books |
December 2, 2014 |
288 pages
In this New York Times bestseller—the first transgender memoir written by an African American—an extraordinary young woman recounts her coming-of-age. “Undercurrents of strong emotion swirl throughout this well-written book…An enlightening, much-needed perspective on transgender identity”... More Info
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Atria Books |
November 11, 2014 |
128 pages
With this first book in Russell Brand’s Trickster Tales series, the famed comedian, actor, and bestselling author delivers a hilarious retelling of an old fairytale favorite that will appeal to adults and children alike. Once upon a time, long ago, in a time that seemed, to those present, exactly... More Info
Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain't That Funkin' Kinda Hard on You?
Atria Books |
October 21, 2014 |
400 pages
The long-awaited memoir from one of the greatest bandleaders, hit makers, and most influential pop artists of our time—known for over forty R&B hit singles—George Clinton of Parliament-Funkadelic. George Clinton began his musical career in New Jersey, where his obsession with doo-wop and... More Info
Thought Revolution - Updated with New Stories
Atria Books |
August 26, 2014 |
224 pages
Discover your hidden brainpower with this newly expanded guide to the simple but powerful technique that unlocks potential in all areas of your life. Former banker and CEO Bill Donius drove his bank’s eightfold growth over twelve years. And the surprising secret to his success is something we all... More Info
Impossible Odds
Atria Books |
August 19, 2014 |
320 pages
The New York Times bestselling memoir of humanitarian aid worker Jessica Buchanan’s kidnapping by Somali land pirates, praised as “spellbinding.…written with clarity and compassion” (The New York Journal of Books). On October 25, 2011, thirty-two year-old Jessica Buchanan was working as a... More Info
Golden Boy
Atria Books |
August 19, 2014 |
352 pages
2014 LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FINALIST WINNER OF THE 2014 ALEX AWARD BOOKLIST TOP 10 FIRST NOVEL OF 2013 SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF 2013 Max Walker is a golden boy. Attractive, intelligent, and athletic, he’s the perfect son, the perfect friend, and the perfect crush for the girls in his... More Info
Tipping Sacred Cows
Atria Books/Beyond Words |
January 21, 2014 |
272 pages
Tip over your sacred cows of belief, dump your personal prejudices and biases, and begin to rebuild a spiritual lifestyle that really works. What does it mean to live a spiritual and purposeful life? And how can we achieve it while picking up the kids from the school, cleaning dog vomit off the... More Info
1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think
Atria Books |
October 29, 2013 |
960 pages
An elegant addition to the successful “1001” series—a comprehensive, chronological guide to the most important thoughts from the finest minds of the past 3,000 years. From Democracy to Cultural Revolution, Courtly Love to Survival of the Fittest, and Kant’s Enlightenment to the Oedipus... More Info
Seven Thousand Ways to Listen
Atria Books |
October 8, 2013 |
288 pages
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, “a consummate storyteller with a rare gift for making the invisible visible” (Publishers Weekly), this beautifully written spiritual memoir explores the endless ways we can listen for life’s deepest messages. Listening is the doorway to... More Info
The Odyssey
Atria Books |
October 1, 2013 |
432 pages
A brilliant new version of the Odyssey from one of the most accomplished translators of our time. Stephen Mitchell’s Iliad caused a stir on its publication and was chosen as one of the New Yorker’s favorite books for 2011. Now Mitchell brings his vivid poetic power to the Odyssey, the original... More Info
Golden Boy
Atria Books |
May 21, 2013 |
352 pages
The Walker family is good at keeping secrets from the world.They are even better at keeping them from each other. Max Walker is a golden boy. Attractive, intelligent, and athletic, he’s the perfect son, the perfect friend, and the perfect crush for the girls in his school. He’s even really nice... More Info
I Would Die 4 U
Atria Books |
March 19, 2013 |
160 pages
Celebrated journalist, TV personality, and award-winning author Touré investigates one of the most enigmatic and fascinating figures in contemporary American culture: Prince. Drawing on new research and enlivened by Toure's unique pop cultural fluency, I Would Die 4 U relies on surprising and... More Info
Once Upon a Flock
Atria Books |
March 19, 2013 |
256 pages
This delightful memoir about life with a spirited, sometimes reckless flock of backyard chickens—inspired by the author’s popular blog, “Scratch and Peck”—includes color photographs and imaginative illustrations throughout. When longtime illustrator and lover of power tools Lauren Scheuer... More Info
The Modern Book of the Dead
Atria Books |
March 19, 2013 |
304 pages
What happens to us after we die? It remains perhaps the single most important question we can ask, one that still inspires thousands to turn to the Tibetan and Egyptian Books of the Dead for hope and comfort. But we can no longer rely solely on ancient wisdom for truly useful answers about our own... More Info
Dancing to the Flute
Atria Books |
February 5, 2013 |
320 pages
“Kalu picked up the flute by his side and started to play. The sound was deep and full, as if he were translating his thoughts into music. It stayed in the air like dust floating on the sunlight, and each note held the promise of something not quite spoken but maybe heard in the darkness of a... More Info
Finding Your Way in a Wild New World
Atria Books |
January 1, 2013 |
320 pages
“The best known life coach in America” (Psychology Today) and bestselling author of Finding Your Own North Star provides a new transformational program for creating an unconventional life path to a sustainable way of life. Finding Your Way in a Wild New World is a remarkable guide to the most... More Info
Guest of Honor
Atria Books |
February 5, 2013 |
320 pages
In this revealing social history, one remarkable White House dinner becomes a lens through which to examine race, politics, and the lives and legacies of two of America’s most iconic figures. In 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt invited Booker T. Washington to have dinner at the executive... More Info
If Your Back's Not Bent
Atria Books |
September 4, 2012 |
352 pages
“Nobody can ride your back if your back’s not bent,” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said at the end of a Citizenship Education Program (CEP), an adult grassroots training program directed by Dorothy Cotton. This program, called the best-kept secret of the twentieth century’s civil rights... More Info
Notes to the Future
Atria Books |
November 20, 2012 |
192 pages
“The book that you hold in your hands is nothing short of a miracle.” —Desmond Tutu, from the Introduction The authorized record of Nelson Mandela’s most inspiring and historically important quotations Notes to the Future is the definitive book of quotations from one of the great leaders of... More Info
Miss Dreamsville and the Collier County Women's Literary Society
Atria Books |
October 2, 2012 |
272 pages
Eighty-year-old Dora, the narrator of a story that began a half century earlier, is bonding with an unlikely set of friends, including Jackie Hart, a restless middle-aged wife and mother from Boston, who gets into all sorts of trouble when her family moves to a small, sleepy town in Collier County,... More Info
The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine Third Edition
Atria Books |
July 10, 2012 |
1232 pages
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND PRACTICAL GUIDE AVAILABLE TO THE EXTRAORDINARY HEALING POWERS OF NATURAL MEDICINE From the world-renowned naturopathic doctors and bestselling authors of The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods comes the authoritative third edition of the classic reference work, revised and... More Info
The Distance Between Us
Atria Books |
August 28, 2012 |
336 pages
Mago pointed to a spot on the dirt floor and reminded me that my umbilical cord was buried there. “That way,” Mami told the midwife, “no matter where life takes her, she won’t ever forget where she came from.” Then Mago touched my belly button . . . She said that my umbilical cord was... More Info
The Secret Book of Frida Kahlo
Atria Books |
September 25, 2012 |
368 pages
When several notebooks were recently discovered among Frida Kahlo’s belongings at her home in Coyoacán, Mexico City, acclaimed Mexican novelist F. G. Haghenbeck was inspired to write this beautifully wrought fictional account of her life. Haghenbeck imagines that, after Frida nearly died when a... More Info
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