Half a century after brave Americans took to the streets toraise the bar of opportunity for all races, Juan Williams writesthat too many black Americans are in crisis—caught in a twistedhip-hop culture, dropping out of school, ending up in jail, havingbabies when they are not ready to be parents, and falling to thebottom in twenty-first-century global economic competition. In Enough, Juan Williams issues a lucid, impassioned clarion callto do the right thing now, before we travel so far off the gloriouspath set by generations of civil rights heroes that there can be nomore reaching back to offer a hand and rescue those being leftbehind. Inspired by Bill Cosby’s now famous speech at the NAACP galacelebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Brown decisionintegrating schools, Williams makes the case that while there isstill racism, it is way past time for black Americans to open theireyes to the “culture of failure” that exists within theircommunity. He raises the banner of proud black

Chantel Hobbs lost two hundred pounds without the help ofsurgery, pills, point systems, or a trendy diet. And just asimportant, she kept the weight off. Her dramatic turnaround began with five decisions–personal,no-excuses commitments that kept her from losing sight of hergoals. It worked for Chantel and it will work for you. Once youunconditionally change your mind your body will follow, and yourlife will never be the same. In this book you will discover: ·How to move beyond past failures and get over your oldexcuses ·How changing your eating patterns can break food’s hold overyou ·Why winning the weight-loss battle must come from the insideout ·The simple workouts that deliver lasting results and are fun todo ·How to overcome the naysayers, the diet police, and your ownnagging doubts ·How to prioritize your health, juggle family and career, andstay motivated when life takes unexpected turns ·Why the diet industry wants you to keep comin

"Burgess’s tender recollections remind us all that we tend tobe defined by our great loves well after we’ve lived them."—Elle "Wrenchingly painful, but intensely affecting." —KirkusReviews "The Geography of Love means than many others can indeed sharein [Burgess’s] memories, be inspired by them, reflect on what thisone shining marriage teaches about love and happiness, trust andinstinct, faith and loss." —Seattle Post-Intelligencer

No more counting carbs, calories, or fat grams! Thisrevolutionary diet plan works with your hormones to curb yourappetite, boost your metabolism, and take the pounds off forgood! Cutting-edge research shows that losing weight is not aboutcarbs, calories, or even willpower—it’s about a hormone calledleptin, and how it functions in your body. Leptin is your body’snatural weight-loss mechanism: it curbs your appetite, jump-startsyour metabolism, and when working properly makes you literally fatresistant—you will lose weight effortlessly and efficiently andnever gain those pounds back. If you’re struggling to lose weight, chances are you are “leptinresistant”—your body no longer responds to leptin, making itimpossible for you to slim down. The Fat Resistance Diet is thefirst and only eating plan designed specifically to combat leptinresistance and reprogram your body to start melting away thepounds. Using a breakthrough combination of anti-inflammatory andhormone-balancing foods

Cheap booze. Flying ?eshpots. Lack of sleep. Endless spin.Lying pols. Just a few of the snares lying in wait for the reporters whocovered the 1972 presidential election. Traveling with the presspack from the June primaries to the big night in November, RollingStone reporter Timothy Crouse hopscotched the country with both theNixon and McGovern campaigns and witnessed the birth of moderncampaign journalism. The Boys on the Bus is the raucous story ofhow American news got to be what it is today. With its verve, wit,and psychological acumen, it is a classic of Americanreporting.

The Book to Read Before You Say "I Do" If you're headed for the altar -- or you're in a seriousrelationship that could lead to marriage -- you probably alreadyknow that issues like love, sex, money, religion, kids, in-laws,and even who has to walk the dog can become potential landmines ifyou and your partner don't discuss your feelings openly before youtake the plunge. Now, Corey Donaldson has put together more than500 questions -- ranging from playful to provocative -- designed toget you and your partner talking frankly and communicatingeffectively before you walk down the aisle. Donaldson covers hottopics such as: * Does it matter to you who earns most of the money? * What does my family do that annoys you? * What is the difference, for you, between love and romance? * What place do you believe religion has in the world? * How long do you want to wait before having children? * If I wanted to move away from our families for work, would yousupport me? * Who cleans the house? Perfect for couples in the midst

Since March 2005, The Long-Distance Relationship Guide hastaught thousands of readers how to survive and thrive in theirlong-distance romances. Now Caroline Tiger has updated herrelationship bible with a new epilogue and vital information forfar-flung partners everywhere. Drawing on advice fromdistance-challenged couples the world over, Tiger offersindispensable tips on enduring the separation and keeping theromance alive. Topics include: Spotting (and avoiding) "serial" long-distance daters Negotiating travel arrangements A hall of fame of romantic long-distance gestures Complete with fun quizzes, checklists, and expert advice, thisnew edition of The Long-Distance Relationship Guide helps couplesmake the most of any far-reaching romance.

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