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A riveting and beautiful memoir of tragedy and hope–by a womannamed to Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people inthe world Born in a village deep in the Cambodian forest, Somaly Mam wassold into sexual slavery by her grandfather when she was twelveyears old. For the next decade she was shuttled through thebrothels that make up the sprawling sex trade of Southeast Asia.She suffered unspeakable acts of brutality and witnessed horrorsthat would haunt her for the rest of her life–until, in her earlytwenties, she managed to escape. Unable to forget the girls sheleft behind, Mam became a tenacious and brave leader in the fightagainst human trafficking, rescuing sex workers–some as young asfive and six–offering them shelter, rehabilitation, healing, andlove and leading them into new life. Written in exquisite, spare, unflinching prose, The Road of LostInnocenceis a memoir that will leave you awestruck by the courageand strength of this extraordinary woman and will renew y

NATIONAL BESTSELLER An engaging no-holds-barred memoir that reveals HowieMandel’s ongoing struggle with OCD and ADHD—and how it has shapedhis life Howie Mandel is one of the most recognizable names inentertainment. But there are aspects of his personal andprofessional life he’s never talked about publicly—until now.Twelve years ago, Mandel first told the world about his“germophobia.” He’s recently started discussing his adult ADHD aswell. Now, for the first time, he reveals the details of hisstruggle with these challenging disorders. He speaks candidly aboutthe ways his condition has affected his personal life—as a son,husband, and father of three. Along the way, the versatileperformer reveals “the deal” behind his remarkable rise through theshow-business ranks, sharing never-before-told anecdotes about hiscareer. As heartfelt as it is hilarious, Here’s the Deal: Don’t TouchMe is the story of one man’s effort to draw comic inspirationout of his darkest,

The author of Writing Down the Bones recounts herjourney awakening from the profound sleep of a suburban childhood,describing her fifteen years as a student of Zen Buddhism, herwriting, and resistance to change. Reprint.

When junior collegeprofessor Alfred Clayton is asked to record his impressions of theFord Administration, he recalls a turbulent piece of personalhistory as well. In a decade of sexual liberation, Clayton wasfacing a doomed marriage and the passionate beginnings of a futileaffair with an unattainable Perfect Wife. But one memory begetsanother: Clayton's unfinished book on... (展开全部) When junior college professor Alfred Clayton isasked to record his impressions of the Ford Administration, herecalls a turbulent piece of personal history as well. In a decadeof sexual liberation, Clayton was facing a doomed marriage and thepassionate beginnings of a futile affair with an unattainablePerfect Wife. But one memory begets another: Clayton's unfinishedbook on James Buchanan. In John Updike's fifteenth novel, hemasterfully alternates between two men, two lives, two Americancenturies -- one Victorian, the other modern -- shining anirreverent, witty, and sometimes caustic light on the contrasti

It should be a time of joyous anticipation–the happiest timein a woman’s life. But for many women, the joys of pregnancy areclouded by feelings of fear, sadness, and confusion. And unlikepostpartum depression, which is widely portrayed in the media andembraced by the medical community, depression during pregnancy hasbeen rarely discussed and often misunderstood–until now. In thisgroundbreaking book–the first to focus exclusively on depression inpregnancy–Dr. Shaila Kulkarni Misri, a leading reproductivepsychiatrist, draws on her twenty-five years of clinical practiceand research to offer hope, help, and healing–as well as aprovocative, myth-shattering examination of a subject that has toolong been shrouded in darkness. The numbers are surprising: up to 70 percent of pregnant womenexperience some degree of depressive symptoms, and of those, 12percent meet the diagnostic criteria for major depression. Althoughit is at least as common as postpartum depression, which occursafter a child

America’s favorite fitness expert presents a breakthroughprogram to win the war against aging–a battle she has personallyfought and won. We all know that aging is inevitable–but how gracefully you ageis up to you. Scientific research shows that we can turn back theclock through a targeted regimen of age-busting exercise andnutrition. Now, in Fit and Fabulous After 40, award-winning fitnessexpert Denise Austin presents her own revolutionary, sure-fire planto help you stay healthy, strong, slim, and fabulous–no matter whatyour age! By exercising for just thirty minutes a day, usingcutting-edge techniques such as yoga and Pilates-based exercises,and eating for maximum health and vitality, you can build strength,shed extra pounds, improve flexibility and balance, and look yearsyounger. Fit and Fabulous After 40 includes: Easy-to-follow workout plans for every day of the week Fat-blasting, toning exercises to target specific areas of thebody Weekly nutrient-packed meal plans

“Tell anyone who asks that you’re half-black and half-white,just like David Hasselhoff from Knight Rider.”–Angela’smother “Love has no color,” insist Angela Nissel’s parents, but does ithave a clue? In this candid, funny, and poignant memoir, Angelarecounts growing up biracial in Philadelphia–moving back and forthbetween black inner-city schools and white prep schools–where herracial ambiguity and doomed attempts to blend in dog her teenyears. Once in college, Angela experiments with black activism(hoping to find clarity in extremism), capitalizes on her “exotic”look at a strip club, and ends up with a major case of the blues(aka, a racial identity problem). Yet Angela is never down for thecount. After moving to Los Angeles, she discovers that beingmultiracial is anything but simple, especially in terms of datingand romance. By turns a comedy of errors and a moving coming-of-age chronicle,Mixed traces one woman’s unforgettable journey to self-acceptanceand belonging.

The island is nearly deserted, haunting, beautiful. Across aslip of ocean lies South Carolina. But for the handful of familieson Yamacraw island, America is a world away. For years the peoplehere lived proudly from the sea, but now its waters are not safe.Waste from industry threatens their very existence–unless, somehow,they can learn a new life. But they will learn nothing withoutsomeone to teach them, and their school has no teacher. Here is PAT CONROY’S extraordinary drama based on his ownexperience–the true story of a man who gave a year of his life toan island and the new life its people gave him.

Sherman's March is the vivid narrative of General William T.Sherman's devastating sweep through Georgia and the Carolinas inthe closing days of the Civil War. Weaving together hundreds ofeyewitness stories, Burke Davis graphically brings to life thedramatic experiences of the 65,000 Federal troops who plunderedtheir way through the South and those of the anguished -- and oftendefiant -- Confederate women and men who sought to protectthemselves and their family treasures, usually in vain. Dominatingthese events is the general himself -- "Uncle Billy" to his troops,the devil incarnate to the Southerners he encountered.

"Dr. Gundry has crafted a wise program with a powerful trackrecord.” –Mehmet Oz, M.D., professor and vice chair of surgery, NYPresbyterian/Columbia Medical Center Does losing weight and staying healthy feel like a battle? Well,it’s really a war. Your enemies are your own genes, backed bymillions of years of evolution, and the only way to win is tooutsmart them. Dr. Steven Gundry’s revolutionary book shares thehealth secrets other doctors won’t tell you: ? Why plants are “good” for you because they’re “bad” for you,and meat is “bad” because it’s “good” for you ? Why plateauing on this diet is actually a sign that you’re onthe right track ? Why artificial sweeteners have the same effects as sugar onyour health and your waistline ? Why taking antacids, statins, and drugs for high blood pressureand arthritis masks health issues instead of addressing them Along with the meal planner, 70 delicious recipes, andinspirational stories, Dr.

The Ultimate Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the Dorm Dorm life offers you a great chance to meet new people and trynew things. But leaving the comforts of home for the first time toenter the roommate-having, small-room-sharing,possibly-coed-bathroom-using world of the dorms can be overwhelmingand intimidating. The College Dorm Survival Guide offers expert advice and theinside scoop on: ? Choosing the right residence hall for you ? Getting along with your roommate (and handling conflict) ? Bathroom, laundry, and dining hall survival ? Dealing with stress, depression, and safety issues From avoiding the dreaded Freshman 15 to decorating your space,this informative and funny guide gives experts' advice oneverything you need to know to enjoy dorm living to thefullest.

In Ronald Reagan and His Quest to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, PaulLettow explores the depth and sophistication of President RonaldReagan’s commitment to ridding humankind permanently of the threatof nuclear war. Lettow’s narrative spans the start of Reagan’s presidency and the1986 Reykjavík summit between Reagan and Soviet leader MikhailGorbachev, during which America’s Strategic Defense Initiative(SDI) was a defining issue. Lettow reveals SDI for what it was: afull-on assault against nuclear weapons waged as much throughpolicy as through ideology. While cabinet members and advisersplayed significant roles in guiding American defense policy, it wasReagan himself who presided over every element, large and small, ofthis paradigm shift in U.S. diplomacy. Lettow conducted interviews with several former Reaganadministration officials, and he draws upon the vast body ofdeclassified security documents from the Reagan presidency; much ofwhat he quotes from these documents appears publicly here for

At the age of thirty-three, Ekow Eshun—born in London toAfrican-born parents—travels to Ghana in search of his roots. Hegoes from Accra, Ghana’s cosmopolitan capital city, to the storiedslave forts of Elmina, and on to the historic warrior kingdom ofAsante. During his journey, Eshun uncovers a long-held secret abouthis lineage that will compel him to question everything he knowsabout himself and where he comes from. From the London suburbs ofhis childhood to the twenty-first century African metropolis,Eshun’s is a moving chronicle of one man’s search for home, and ofthe pleasures and pitfalls of fashioning an identity in thesevibrant contemporary worlds.